Carrie St. Louis, Ashley Parker Angel, Kristine Zbornik & John Davidson to Join WICKED Second National Tour
by Tyler Peterson - November 04, 2014 The company of the second North American tour of WICKED will welcome Carrie St. Louis as Glinda, Kristine Zbornik as Madame Morrible, John Davidson as the Wizard and Ashley Parker Angel as Fiyero beginning Wednesday, November 26 in Norfolk, VA....
InDepth InterView: Natalie Toro Talks JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, Birdland Show & More
by Pat Cerasaro - December 05, 2013 Today we are talking to a familiar face to theatre fans who has appeared in a number of memorable roles on Broadway and elsewhere, in roles ranging from LES MISERABLES to THE FIX to A TALE OF TWO CITIES and beyond - the passionate and thoughtful Natalie Toro. Discussing many of the details in the pa...
Philip Quast to Reprise Role as 'Judge Turpin' in ENO's SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2014 The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye just revealed via Twitter that Olivier winner Philip Quast, who played 'Judge Turpin' in the New York Philharmonic's SWEENEY TODD, will reprise his role in the musical at English National Opera. He will reunite with Bryn Terfel in the title role and Emma Thompson as 'M...
IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 11 to Feature Brandon Victor Dixon, Brynn O'Malley and More
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2013 If It Only Even Runs A Minute 11 is the eleventh edition of the Bistro Award-winning series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around....
John Barrowman Feeling 'Proud & Happy' to Marry Partner Scott Gill
by Nicole Rosky - July 26, 2013 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, just after the Supreme Court struck down California's Proposition 8 earlier this month, stage and screen star John Barrowman married his partner of 20 years, Scott Gill. Barrowman told the Mirror: 'I started welling up when we said our vows. It was the same with...
Orson Welles and Cole Porter's AROUND THE WORLD to Play London, Oct 20-Nov 10; Comes to NYC, Dec 6-12
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2013 London director, Ian Marshall Fisher has rediscovered the long lost play written by the unique collaboration of Orson Welles and Cole Porter, AROUND THE WORLD. This historical Welles and Porter partnership (Citizen Kane & Touch Of Evil meets Kiss Me, Kate & Anything Goes) is based on their take on J...
Showtime to Debut RAY DONOVAN Web Series, 8/3
by Tyler Peterson - July 31, 2014 SHOWTIME will launch three companion webisodes for its hit series RAY DONOVAN, giving viewers an extended storytelling experience surrounding fan favorites Lena (Katherine Moennig) and Avi (Steven Bauer) across all digital platforms. Fans will get an inside look on how Ray's (Emmy® and Golden Globe®...
John Barrowman to Make Panto Return in ROBIN HOOD at SECC
by Nicole Rosky - January 29, 2014 Running December 13 through January 4, John Barrowman and The Krankies will return to the Clyde Auditorium for Glasgow's biggest pantomime in Robin Hood- packed full of action, adventure and comedy, as well as heroes and villains aplenty....
John Barrowman Kicks Off UK Tour to Scarborough, Glasgow and Blackpool Today
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013 Following sell-out shows across the UK in 2011, John will headline three exclusive summer outdoor performances, today 21st June 2012 at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, 22nd June 2012 at Glasgow Green and 23rd June 2012 at Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool....
OWN's IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE Delivers 1.1 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014 OWN's popular series “Iyanla: Fix My Life” from Harpo Studios delivered 1.15 million total viewers and a .99 rating in the network's key W25-54 demo on Saturday night (9/20/14) making it the highest rated episode since November 2013 and the third most watched episode in the history of the series on ...
Cameron Mackintosh to Bring OLIVER! Back to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - June 18, 2013 Today, Michael Riedel reports that in addition to upcoming productions of MISS SAIGON, BARNUM and a Broadway return of LES MIS that 'As if three shows weren't enough, Mackintosh is also planning a Broadway revival of 'Oliver!' Lionel Bart's chirpy old musical hasn't been seen in New York since a sho...
FIX NUMBER SIX Opens Tonight at Planet Connections Festivity
by Ben Peltz - May 28, 2013 The world premiere of Fix Number Six, a comedy by Jerry Polner, directed by Michael Criscuolo and featuring actors praised by the New York Times, Backstage, TimeoutNY, and nytheatre.com. Fix Number Six tells of Jane, a travel agent whose career is going nowhere. Hounded by an idiot boss, she dreams...
Amas' Free Staged Readings of New Frida Kahlo Musical Begin Today
by Tyler Peterson - October 25, 2013 Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Artistic Producer) will present three free staged readings of "FRIDA" a new musical by Michael Aman and Dana P. Rowe, directed by Maria Torres. The readings will take place on Friday, October 25th at 6:00pm, and Saturday, October 26th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at The ...
John Barrowman Injured During Panto Performance in Glasgow
by Nicole Rosky - January 04, 2013 According to the BBC, stage and screen star John Barrowman was recently injured during a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at the SECC Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow. Barrowman fell off of a live horse during the show, and was not seriously hurt....
Brandon Victor Dixon, Andre DeShields and More Set for IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 11 Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - April 22, 2013 If It Only Even Runs A Minute 11 is the eleventh edition of the Bistro Award-winning series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around....
BWW Exclusive: See Natalie Toro's Video for New Single 'Just in Time for Christmas'
by BWW News Desk - December 24, 2012 Broadway veteran Natalie Toro has released her new single 'Just In Time For Christmas' originally sung by Nancy LaMott. With a new arrangement by Edward B. Kessel, this single is a precursor to Natalie's Christmas CD to be released in 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the official video - cli...
IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 11 to Feature Brandon Victor Dixon, Brynn O'Malley and More
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2013 If It Only Even Runs A Minute 11 is the eleventh edition of the Bistro Award-winning series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around....
Quast Confirmed As Judge Turpin In SWEENEY TODD With Terfel And Thompson!
by Carrie Dunn - November 07, 2014 Joining the previously announced Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson who will lead the cast as Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett is Philip Quast as Judge Turpin. Further casting will be announced shortly....
John Barrowman Injured During Panto Performance in Glasgow
by Nicole Rosky - January 04, 2013 According to the BBC, stage and screen star John Barrowman was recently injured during a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at the SECC Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow. Barrowman fell off of a live horse during the show, and was not seriously hurt....
Rich Dad Poor Dad's Gregory Downing to Hold 3-Day Event in NYC
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2014 Author, educator and respected speaker Gregory Downing will be holding a 3 day seminar on behalf of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad Education' at the Hilton Hotel. The author of the compelling book series, 'Entrepreneur Unleashed', has set time aside to meet with media vehicles regarding the current state of our...
Philip Quast to Reprise Role as 'Judge Turpin' in ENO's SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2014 The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye just revealed via Twitter that Olivier winner Philip Quast, who played 'Judge Turpin' in the New York Philharmonic's SWEENEY TODD, will reprise his role in the musical at English National Opera. He will reunite with Bryn Terfel in the title role and Emma Thompson as 'M...
Carrie St. Louis, Ashley Parker Angel, Kristine Zbornik & John Davidson Join WICKED Second National Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2014 The company of the second North American tour of WICKED will welcome Carrie St. Louis as Glinda, Kristine Zbornik as Madame Morrible, John Davidson as the Wizard and Ashley Parker Angel as Fiyero beginning today, November 26 in Norfolk, VA....
STAGE TUBE: John Barrowman and Scott Gill Tie the Knot!
by Nicole Rosky - July 02, 2013 Just last week, the Supreme Court struck down California's Proposition 8. The decision comes after the Court held hearings about the legality of the state's gay marriage ban in March. The decision will now allow gay marriage to resume in California, however it does not legalize it in other states. ...
John Barrowman Announces 2015 'Raise Me Up' UK Tour
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014 John Barrowman has announced on his official web site that he will be touring the UK with his You Raise Me Up Tour in May and June 2015....
Imperial Productions to Stage Fringe Premiere of DAMN YANKEES, April 1-12
by Diana Heisroth - February 26, 2014 Faust meets Baseball in the FRINGE PREMIERE of the classic Broadway musical. As middle-aged baseball fan Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil in order to help his favourite baseball team beat the New York Yankees, hell literally breaks loose. Transformed into baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he takes ... |