OLIVER REED: WILD THING Returns to London Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2016 Following runs at the Edinburgh Festival, a UK tour and an acclaimed London run, this tour-de-force show returns by popular demand to the King's Head Theatre in 2017....
Freeform's New Original Series DEAD OF SUMMER Begins Production in Vancouver
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2016 Production begins today in Vancouver, Canada, on Freeform's highly anticipated new original series DEAD OF SUMMER, a bold, new show that examines the light and dark of a summer like no other....
John Stamos Joins Cast of FOX's SCREAM QUEENS; Lea Michele & More to Return
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2016 John Stamos ("Grandfathered," "Fuller House") has been cast in a series regular role in the upcoming second season of SCREAM QUEENS, the comedy-horror series from award-winning executive producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan....
ABC Posts Week to Week Gains on Sunday Against the 'Golden Globe Awards'
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2017 Opposite Sunday's “Golden Globe Awards” broadcast and NFL-fueled competition on Fox, ABC's back-to-back episodes of “To Tell the Truth” from 8:00-10:00 p.m. and “Conviction” at 10:00 p.m. grew week to week....
PANTO WONDERFUL WIZARD to Play Stages Repertory Theatre This December
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016 Stages continues its holiday tradition with the world premiere of PANTO WONDERFUL WIZARD. This is the ninth British pantomime that Stages has produced, and the eighth to receive its world premiere at Stages during the holiday season....
Tony Awards Close-Up: Lyricist Glenn Slater Describes the Rocket Ride of SCHOOL OF ROCK!
by Nicole Rosky - June 10, 2016 Living-legend Andrew Lloyd Webber teamed up with lyricist Glenn Slater for his latest Broadway production- the four-times Tony nominated SCHOOL OF ROCK. Below, watch as Slater explains how they turned the Winter Garden Theatre into a nightly rock concert....
Robert Lindsay and Alex Gaumond to Reunite in London Debut of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016 The London Musical Theatre Orchestra is delighted to announce the addition of Alex Gaumond to their much anticipated Christmas concert; the hit Broadway musical, 'A Christmas Carol,' with Robert Lindsay taking on the lead role of Scrooge, and Alex Gaumond playing Bob Cratchit....
Broadway AM Report, 5/13/2016 - INDIAN SUMMER, INDECENT, DAPHNE'S DIVE!
by Jessica Khan - May 13, 2016 This weekend's big news: David Rossmer joins LES MISERABLES as 'Thenardier' tonight, INDIAN SUMMER begins at Playwrights Horizons, and INDECENT and DAPHNE'S DIVE open off-Broadway on Sunday!...
BWW Review: Talented All-Star Cast Brings Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID to the Hollywood Bowl
by Michael L. Quintos - June 05, 2016 It's clear that the smart and savvy architects behind Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Live In Concert To Film, the sold out presentation of Disney's 1989 animated classic THE LITTLE MERMAID at the 17,000-seat Hollywood Bowl have indeed created a wholly wonderful experience. But it owes much of its must-...
VIDEO: Alan Menken Talks Composing Music for SAUSAGE PARTY: 'It's My First R-Rated Film'
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2016 In an all-new featurette for the film, Menken speaks about composing music for the comedy joking, 'Yes, it's my first R-rated film. And I'm amazed we achieved an 'R'!'...
Alan Menken, Robert De Niro & More to be Honored at Paper Mill Playhouse's Annual Gala
by Tyler Peterson - April 04, 2016 Paper Mill Playhouse is hosting its largest fundraising event of the year, the Paper Mill Playhouse Gala on Friday, May 6, at the renowned Hilton Short Hills. The reception and silent auction begin at 6:00pm followed by dinner and dancing featuring The Eddie Bruce Band. ...
Alan Menken Goes for EGOT with Emmy-Nominated GALAVANT Tune
by Ashlee Latimer - August 28, 2016 As reported in an interview AFP, Alan Menken is heading into this TV awards season with the possibility of joining the elite EGOT club-a feat realized by just 12 people in history. Although Menken's resume is littered with so many award-winning hits that many might assume he's already fulfilled all ...
STAGE TUBE: Christopher Lennertz & David Zippel Team Up for Musical Number on MARVEL'S AGENT CARTER
by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2016 Award-Winning Composer Christopher Lennertz collaborates with Tony winner and two-time Oscar nominee David Zippel to write an original song for Marvel's AGENT CARTER. Since the show's premiere last year, Lennertz has scored the entire series. Below, check out 'A Little Song and Dance' from last nigh...
A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN to Debut at Segerstrom Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016 Disney aficionados, film buffs and musical theater lovers can expect an evening like no other when eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts performing his own music and sharing entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career....
Weird Al to Bring New Tour to Kravis Center, 6/4
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2016 "Weird Al" Yankovic, the kinky-haired prince of parody hilarity, has won four Grammy Awards and accolades galore for classics such as Eat It (Michael Jackson's Beat It) and Like a Surgeon (Madonna's Like a Virgin). The top-selling comedy recording artist of all time, Weird Al got his start as a shy,...
Alan Menken & Kristen Anderson-Lopez Featured in DGF's 'LEGACY PROJECT' Screening in NYC
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2016 The Dramatists Guild Fund presents a screening of the third volume of The Legacy Project documentary series featuring a conversation with Alan Menken and Kristen Anderson-Lopez at The TimesCenter 242 West 41st Street on Saturday, December 3 at 6:00 PM....
Glenn Slater's BEATSVILLE Musical Will Premiere in Asolo Rep's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2016 Today, March 14, 2016, Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training announced their 2016-17 seasons to more than 350 patrons in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts....
STAGE TUBE: GALAVANT Cast Thanks Fans Pushing for Show's Salvation in New Music Video
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016 As BroadwayWorld reported late last week, ABC has cancelled Alan Menken and Glenn Slater's medieval musical comedy GALAVANT after two seasons. However, the network's decision hasn't deterred the show's most devoted fans, who have launched the #MoreGalavant online campaign. In appreciation of their m...
Alan Menken, Robert De Niro & More to be Honored at Paper Mill Playhouse's Annual Gala
by Tyler Peterson - April 04, 2016 Paper Mill Playhouse is hosting its largest fundraising event of the year, the Paper Mill Playhouse Gala on Friday, May 6, at the renowned Hilton Short Hills. The reception and silent auction begin at 6:00pm followed by dinner and dancing featuring The Eddie Bruce Band. ...
MUST SEE: Segerstrom Center for the Arts Proudly Presents the World Premiere of A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN
by Maeve Riley - September 28, 2016 Segerstrom Center for the Arts Proudly Presents the World Premiere of A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN...
Patrick Marber's Critically Acclaimed Production Of Tom Stoppard's Travesties Transfers To The West End Next Year
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016 Patrick Marber's critically acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard's Travesties transfers to the West End in 2017 for a limited run at the Apollo Theatre - with over 100 tickets at each performance at just £20....
Liam Doyle and Emily Tierney to Star in GHOST THE MUSICAL Asian Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016 The supernatural power of love is taking Asia by storm as the original production of the Broadway and West End musical Ghost The Musical, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film, starts it's second tour through Asia this November....
Andrea McArdle, Maureen McGovern, Christine Andreas & Faith Prince to Bring 4 GIRLS 4 to Mayo Center
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2016 Four dynamic, award-winning Broadway musical stars -- Andrea McArdle (Broadway's original 'Annie'), Maureen McGovern (#1 Gold record 'The Morning After'), Christine Andreas (Oklahoma!, On Your Toes) and Faith Prince (Tony winner Guys & Dolls) -- come together in concert for an evening of song, laugh...
A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN Debuts at Segerstrom Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016 Disney aficionados, film buffs and musical theater lovers can expect an evening like no other when eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts performing his own music and sharing entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career....
Andrea McArdle, Maureen McGovern, Christine Andreas & Faith Prince to Bring 4 GIRLS 4 to Mayo Center
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017 Four dynamic, award-winning Broadway musical stars -- Andrea McArdle (Broadway's original 'Annie'), Maureen McGovern (#1 Gold record 'The Morning After'), Christine Andreas (Oklahoma!, On Your Toes) and Faith Prince (Tony winner Guys & Dolls) -- come together in concert for an evening of song, laugh... |