THE LION KING to Become Eight Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2010 Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING, will celebrate another remarkable milestone when it plays its 5,125th performance on Sunday, February 21 to become the eighth longest-running show in Broadway history. THE LION KING moves up the top ten list of long runs, surpassing the musical Rent (...
GLEE Surpasses Elvis in Top 100 Hits
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2011 According to Oh No THey Didn't, Fox's hit musical comedy GLEE has officially surpassed Elvis Presley's record for the most Top 100 hits, with a whooping 113 songs having placed on the list. Presley scored 108 between the years of 1958, when the survey began, and 2003....
Libra Theatre Company Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with MIDSUMMER MUSICALS, 8/11
by Meghan Schuler - August 05, 2011 Libra Theater Company presents MIDSUMMER MUSICALS, a concert reading of four short musicals by Joshua H. Cohen, Sophia Chapadjiev, Mat Eisenstein, Mark T. Evans, Allison Leyton-Brown, Sara Nicholson, and Sunny Dahlia Turner. MIDSUMMER MUSICALS is directed by MK Lawson and Jeff Raab, with music direc...
Canada's Polaris Music Prize to be Announced 9/20; Nominees Include Tegan & Sara, Broken Social Scene
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2010 The spiritual sister to the UK's Mercury Prize, The Polaris Music Prize gathers a jury of Canada's finest music journalists to weigh in, nominate, and argue about the best albums released each year by Canadian artists, regardless of genre or sales. In the search for the country's greatest music stat...
'Travel & Liesure' Reveals 2009 Top 30 Favorite American Theater Cities
by Jessica Lewis - October 09, 2009 In a contest that should be predictable even to the non-theater enthusiast - yes, New York came in at number one, with Chicago placing a close second - the list of America's Favorite Theater Cities provided by Travel & Leisure, raises a few eyebrows. Who would have guessed Cleavland would out rank b...
Ace Theatre Presents THE LIST - A HOLIDAY SEASON CABARET, 12/26
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2009 Ace Theatre will have a one night only holiday season cabaret the day after Christmas. The List is a combination of some of the best musical theatre talent in the Houston area, and the proceeds from this show will be used to raise awareness and funds for Child Protective Service's Youth Shelter....
Daniel Radcliffe Named 'Richest Brit Under 30'
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2010 According to Heat Magazine, Daniel Radcliffe ranks number one on the list of 'Richest Brits Under 30,' making the Broadway bound actor worth a mere £45,660,000. Joining Radcliffe on the list are his Harry Potter co-stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, both appearing in the top five. The top ten rich...
Chris Colfer, Scott Rudin, et al. Named 2011's Most Influential People
by Nicole Rosky - April 21, 2011 Time magazine has just announced the complete list of 2011's Most Influencial People. The list is comprised of 'artists and activists, reformers and researchers, heads of state and captains of industry. Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even revolution.'...
Talent Announced For Divas Do Broadway Benefit Concert 9/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 26, 2010 Artistic Director, Carlos Mendoza, has just announced the list of 'divas' set to perform for Starlight's 'Divas Do Broadway' benefit concert on Saturday, September 11 at the Starlight bowl....
Jennifer Hudson on Walter's 'Fascinating People' List 2007
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2007 Academy Award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) made it on the list of 'Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2007,' to air on ABC on Thursday, December 6....
THE THREE ENGLISHMEN & Friends Return To The Canal Room 1/26/2010
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2010 Sketch group The Three Englishmen (Ben Cottam, Nick Hall, Jack Hartnell and Tom Hensby) return to the Canal Café Theatre this January for the first of their 2010 residency shows, with another hour of outstanding comedy....
Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Hudson et al. Named 2011's Most Beautiful People
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2011 People magazine has just announced their official list of 2011's Most Beautiful People. New American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez tops the list, snagging te cover for the issue. Also claiming spots in this year's list are stage veterans Hugh Jackman, Annette Bening, Katie Holmes, Kerry Washington, Ann...
NY Times Reveals London's Standout Newcomers of 2009
by Jeff Dennhardt - December 30, 2009 The New York Times has named its standout newcomers to the London theatre scene in 2009. London is well-known for its excellent revivals that often make their way to Broadway. This year, however, several notable new productions made a splash on the London theatre circuit. The list includes Jez Butte...
THE THREE ENGLISHMEN & Friends Return To The Canal Room 1/26/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 31, 2009 Sketch group The Three Englishmen (Ben Cottam, Nick Hall, Jack Hartnell and Tom Hensby) return to the Canal Café Theatre this January for the first of their 2010 residency shows, with another hour of outstanding comedy....
Theatre Breaks Website Votes WICKED Best Musical Of The 'Noughties'
by Carrie Dunn - January 09, 2010 Theatre fans have crowned Wicked the best musical of the last 10 years, in a poll by London theatre breaks website Show-and-Stay.co.uk....
John Barrowman, Cheyenne Jackson & Neil Patrick Harris Among AfterElton.com's Men of the Decade
by Jessica Lewis - December 24, 2009 Theatrical favorites John Barrowman, Cheyenne Jackson, and Neil Patrick Harris are three of AfterElton.com's picks for Men of the Decade. ...
39 STEPS Tops List of 'Most Produced Plays'
by Nicole Rosky - October 12, 2010 According to and article by Benjamin Sutton in The L Magazine, the Theatre Communications Group, has revealed which playwrights have the most works to be produced this season in the United States. In the top slot is Patrick Barlow who adapted Hitchcock's hilarious 1935 film, THE 39 STEPS....
37 Arts Presents 'Ballerina Who Loves B-boy' From 2007 Edinburgh Fringe
by Faetra Petillo - September 18, 2008 Created and directed by Mr. Choi Hee-ill, Ballerina Who Loves B-boy will land in NYC after a sold out tour of Korea and an acclaimed run at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. ...
GLEE Surpasses Elvis in Top 100 Hits
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2011 According to Oh No THey Didn't, Fox's hit musical comedy GLEE has officially surpassed Elvis Presley's record for the most Top 100 hits, with a whooping 113 songs having placed on the list. Presley scored 108 between the years of 1958, when the survey began, and 2003....
Canada's Polaris Music Prize to be Announced 9/20; Nominees Include Tegan & Sara, Broken Social Scene
by Lauren Wolman - August 29, 2010 The spiritual sister to the UK's Mercury Prize, The Polaris Music Prize gathers a jury of Canada's finest music journalists to weigh in, nominate, and argue about the best albums released each year by Canadian artists, regardless of genre or sales. In the search for the country's greatest music stat...
Libra Theatre Company Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with MIDSUMMER MUSICALS, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2011 Libra Theater Company presents MIDSUMMER MUSICALS, a concert reading of four short musicals by Joshua H. Cohen, Sophia Chapadjiev, Mat Eisenstein, Mark T. Evans, Allison Leyton-Brown, Sara Nicholson, and Sunny Dahlia Turner. MIDSUMMER MUSICALS is directed by MK Lawson and Jeff Raab, with music direc...
GLEE Surpasses Elvis in Top 100 Hits
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2011 According to Oh No THey Didn't, Fox's hit musical comedy GLEE has officially surpassed Elvis Presley's record for the most Top 100 hits, with a whooping 113 songs having placed on the list. Presley scored 108 between the years of 1958, when the survey began, and 2003....
Broadway Blog - Unbiased Press Dropped as Tony Voters, Citing 'Conflict of Interest'
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2009 Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, July 14, 2009. ...
Rosanne Cash Launches St. Ann's Warehouse's 30th Anniversary Season Tonight, 10/9
by Jeff Dennhardt - October 09, 2009 St. Ann's Warehouse will open its 30th Anniversary Season with singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash, as she premieres her new album, 'The List', released October 6th. Cash will perform two concerts, October 9th and 10th at St. Ann's in Brooklyn....
Canada's Polaris Music Prize to be Announced 9/20; Nominees Include Tegan & Sara, Broken Social Scene
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2010 The spiritual sister to the UK's Mercury Prize, The Polaris Music Prize gathers a jury of Canada's finest music journalists to weigh in, nominate, and argue about the best albums released each year by Canadian artists, regardless of genre or sales. In the search for the country's greatest music stat... |