Photo Flash: Tom Cruise in ROCK OF AGES Film!
by Jessica Lewis - June 17, 2011 ROCK OF AGES, directed by Adam Shankman, recently started filming in Miami Florida. The film stars Tom Cruise as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Diego Boneta as 'Drew,' Julianne Hough as 'Sherrie,' Russell Brand as 'Lonny,' Alec Baldwin as 'Dennis,' Mary J. Blige as 'Justice,' Brian Cranston as the Mayor, Malin Acke...
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2010 The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....
STAGE TUBE: Julianne Hough - 'ROCK OF AGES cast is amazing!'
by Jessica Lewis - June 21, 2011 In the midst of finishing up Footloose and filming Rock of Ages in Miami, Julianne Hough found some time to support the American Humane Association at the VA Medical Center in Manhattan, giving a concert for patients with therapy dogs. While on hand, Hough helped launch the American Humane Associati...
WAY TO HEAVEN Comes To Teatro Circulo 7/30 Thru 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2009 WAY TO HEAVEN comes to Off-Broadway's Teatro Circulo (64 East 4th Street), opening July 30 and running through August 23, 2009. WAY TO HEAVEN runs Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm....
Streb Extreme Action Heralds London 2012 Games with SURPRISES: STREB
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2012 As excitement builds towards the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a thrilling ambush by some of the world's most gifted performers has arrived in the capital. From Brooklyn, New York, fresh from the fiercest training regime anywhere in professional dance, come the STREB EXTREME ACTION dance...
Detroit Youngsters Enjoy Free Performance of SESAME STREET LIVE At Fox Theater With Mayor Bing
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 28, 2010 Through the generosity of the members of the Mayor Dave Bing Inaugural Committee, approximately 4500 pre-selected Detroit youngsters and their families will enjoy the antics and fun of 'Elmo's Green Thumb' at a special performance at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, January 28....
Austin Price Stars in ALL SHOOK UP! at Cumberland County Playhouse Closing Today
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 12, 2012 A square little town in a square little state in the middle of a square decade is about to be changed forever as All Shook Up! takes over the stage. Natalie, a young mechanic, dreams of love, adventure and of one true love who'll take her away from her dreary surroundings. Natalie's best friend Denn...
Stephen Schwartz Responds to ROCKY HORROR SHOW Censorship in Georgia on Behalf of Dramatist Guild
by Jessica Lewis - September 29, 2011 When the Carrollton, Georgia production of 'The Rocky Horror Show' was shut down by Mayor Wayne Garner and local political leaders last week for being 'too risqué,' the Dramatists Guild of America weighed in with a cry of censorship and a promise of support of the Guild's 6,200+ members....
U.K. Tour Of ROCKY HORROR Breaks Record For Largest-Ever Time Warp Dance
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2009 1570 fans pelvic-thrusted their way into the infamous Guinness Book of World Records at 12noon on Saturday 31st October along with the Mayor of Brighton and The Paul O'Grady show. ...
Theatre Under the Stars Annouces Weather-Related Cancellations
by Kristin Allard - September 16, 2008 Theatre Under The Stars regrets to announce that performances of 'The Color Purple' are cancelled for Tuesday September 16th and Wednesday September 17th. Classes at the Humphreys School of Musical Theater are also cancelled for Monday September 15th and Tuesday September 16th....
Will Forte Joins ROCK OF AGES Film as New Character 'Mitch Miley'
by Jessica Lewis - July 12, 2011 The Hollywood Reporter reveals today that SNL's Will Forte has joined the cast of the Rock of Ages film. The New York comedian and Celebrity Autobiography regular will be playing the part of news anchor Mitch Miley, specifically written for the film....
STAGE TUBE: Exclusive Preview - CBS's New Drama Series VEGAS
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2012 The CBS network has just released an exclusive preview of its upcoming new drama series VEGAS starring Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis. BWW brings you a first look below!...
Strike Coverage:Union 'Respectfully Declines' Mayor's Offers
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2007 The New York Times reports, despite Mayor Michael Bloomberg's offers of assistance, Local One has declined and provided no comment. 'Bloomberg continued to reach out privately to the producers and stagehands, urging them to negotiate and offering the use of Gracie Mansion and a mediator,' states th...
Barrow Street Theatre Presents IMPROMPTU SPLENDOR, 10/21 & 22
by Kelsey Denette - October 07, 2011 Barrow Street Theatre and The National Theatre of the World present Impromptu Splendor, an improvised play series by the Canadian Comedy Award-winning troupe. Heralded by Time Out Chicago as 'brave, brainy and incredibly agile,' Matt Baram, Ron Pederson and Naomi Snieckus unite to create captivating...
Walden Theatre Presents WAITING FOR LEFTY, 2/24-3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2011 Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
Jeremy Woodard to Take on Stacee Jaxx in ROCK OF AGES, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2011 Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Jeremy Woodard will officially take over the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' on Monday, October 3, 2011. Woodard has understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. In addition...
Stritch and Prince to Attend Sardi's Memorial, March 13
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2007 A memorial service for Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restraunteur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City, it was announced by Schoenfeld, Chairman of The Shubert Organization....
U.K. Tour Of ROCKY HORROR Breaks Record For Largest-Ever Time Warp Dance
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2009 1570 fans pelvic-thrusted their way into the infamous Guinness Book of World Records at 12noon on Saturday 31st October along with the Mayor of Brighton and The Paul O'Grady show. ...
Photo Flash: Tom Cruise in ROCK OF AGES Film!
by Jessica Lewis - June 17, 2011 ROCK OF AGES, directed by Adam Shankman, recently started filming in Miami Florida. The film stars Tom Cruise as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Diego Boneta as 'Drew,' Julianne Hough as 'Sherrie,' Russell Brand as 'Lonny,' Alec Baldwin as 'Dennis,' Mary J. Blige as 'Justice,' Brian Cranston as the Mayor, Malin Acke...
Barrow Street Theatre Presents IMPROMPTU SPLENDOR, 10/21 & 22
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2011 Barrow Street Theatre and The National Theatre of the World present Impromptu Splendor, an improvised play series by the Canadian Comedy Award-winning troupe. Heralded by Time Out Chicago as 'brave, brainy and incredibly agile,' Matt Baram, Ron Pederson and Naomi Snieckus unite to create captivating...
NYC To Provide Loans, Benefits To Struggling Nonprofits
by Charlie Piane - April 07, 2009 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced new initiatives to help the city's 40,000 cultural, health and social service nonprofit organizations survive the economic crisis....
Photo Coverage: Ambrogino D'Oro 2010
by Robert Diamond - December 08, 2010 (L-R) Fabio Guidoni, Letizia Moratti, Manfredi Palmeri, Stefania Berti attend the Ambrogino D'Oro 2010 held at Teatro Dal Verme on December 7, 2010 in Milan, Italy. The Ambrogino D'Oro is an annual ceremony at which the Mayor of Milan recognises the best of Milan in the fields of culture, fashi...
Photo Flash: Mayor Bloomberg Rings in New Year at 'The Fantasticks'
by BWW - January 01, 2008 Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly rang in the New Year with the Off-Broadway musical, 'The Fantasticks.'...
Shakespeare's Globe Celebrates St George's Day - And Shakespeare's Birthday
by Carrie Dunn - March 29, 2010 Shakespeare's Globe will be honouring two of England's biggest historical and cultural icons with a host of weekend events to celebrate St George's Day and Shakespeare's 446th birthday. The weekend will include the popular Sonnet Walks on Saturday 17 April as well as a free Open Day, supported by th...
STAGE TUBE: Julianne Hough - 'ROCK OF AGES cast is amazing!'
by Jessica Lewis - June 21, 2011 In the midst of finishing up Footloose and filming Rock of Ages in Miami, Julianne Hough found some time to support the American Humane Association at the VA Medical Center in Manhattan, giving a concert for patients with therapy dogs. While on hand, Hough helped launch the American Humane Associati... |