BWW Interview: Itamar Kubovy Talks Pilobolus' SHADOWLANDNovember 17, 2015NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts will present the North American premiere of Shadowland, a groundbreaking theatrical experience by the internationally acclaimed Pilobolus Dance Theater, running for three weeks, from November 20 - December 6, 2015.
AUDIO: First Listen of 'If Only You Would Listen' From SCHOOL OF ROCKNovember 9, 2015Warner Bros. Records is set to release the Original Broadway Cast Recording for SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL on Friday, December 4, 2015, on the eve of opening night. The new album will feature a new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, along with three songs from the immensely popular 2003 film. Three-time Grammy Award-winner Rob Cavallo, who has worked with Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Goo Goo Dolls, Phil Collins, and Gary Clark Jr., produced the album along with Lloyd Webber.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of the Mobile Shakespeare Unit's COMEDY OF ERRORSNovember 6, 2015The Public Theater officially opened the Mobile Shakespeare Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS on Thursday, November 5. Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, the sit-down run of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS follows a three-week tour to the five boroughs, bringing free Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts. The Shakespeare comedy began previews at The Public Theater November 1 and will run through Sunday, November 22.
Liza Minnelli Cancels National Tour Due to Health ConcernsOctober 29, 2015Liza Minnelli has cancelled her national tour due to health concerns.
According to Tulsa World, 'Officials with Minnelli's management said Minnelli's doctor requested she cancel a series of shows to focus on improving her health.'
MOD Theatre Company to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROLOctober 22, 2015A new adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will begin performances on Wednesday, December 16th at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). This limited holiday engagement runs through Wednesday, December 23, 2015.
US Screenings of RSC's HENRY V Begin November 18October 22, 2015Beginning November 18, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's Henry V will play in select movie houses across North America. The production, which opened to rave reviews at the RSC's home in Stratford-upon-Avon, was filmed for "Live from Stratford-upon-Avon," the RSC program that screens the world's greatest classical theatre company from Shakespeare's home town around the world through a continued partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment.
Sara Bareilles to Celebrate WAITRESS Album Release at New York City CenterOctober 22, 2015New York City Center will present An Evening with Sara Bareilles on November 5, 2015 at 8pm. The event will serve as special album release show for her upcoming album, 'What's Inside: Songs from Waitress.' The album is slated to be released November 6th, featuring songs from Waitress, the upcoming Broadway musical.
Photo Flash: Go Inside the Opening Night Party for KILL FLOOROctober 20, 2015Kill Floor, a new play by Abe Koogler, opened Monday, October 19th. In this powerful world premiere drama, Andy (Marin Ireland, Reasons To Be Pretty) returns to her hometown after three years in prison and takes a job at the local slaughterhouse, determined to get her life on track. But when her estranged teenaged son objects to her working on the Kill Floor, their relationship slips even farther from her reach.
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of the IF/THEN Tour with LaChanze, James Snyder & More!October 20, 2015The National Tour of IF/THEN, starring Tony Award-winner and Broadway superstar Idina Menzel (Wicked, Rent, Frozen, Glee), Tony Award-winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on This Island), Anthony Rapp (Rent, Six Degrees of Separation, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown) and James Snyder (Cry-Baby, Rock of Ages), launched earlier this week at the Buell Theatre at Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Photo Flash: David Bryan, Bobby Steggert & More Rock Theatrical Rights Worldwide Anniversary CruiseOctober 20, 2015Musical theatre licensing house Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) hosted 175 regional theatre managers and creatives for a celebration of their 10th year representing Broadway, Off Broadway and theatre for young audience shows. The invitation-only dinner and concert event was held Oct 15, aboard the luxury yacht Atlantica, setting sail from Pier 61 at 7pm, providing breathtaking views of New York City.