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Photo Flash: First Look at Brandon Victor Dixon & Valisia LeKae in MOTOWN!
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Check out a first look at Brandon Victor Dixon as 'Berry Gordy' Valisia LeKae as ...


Children's Theatre Company Presents PINOCCHIO, 1/15-2/24
by Kelsey Denette - December 19, 2012

Greg Banks has created many highly-acclaimed adaptations for Children's Theatre Company (CTC) audiences, including Robin Hood, Huck Finn, and Romeo and Juliet. Banks returns to CTC to reimagine Carlo Collodi's classic Italian folk tale Pinocchio in what has potential to be the most invigorating thea...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Performances from MOTOWN's Launch Event!
by Nicole Rosky - October 10, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lu...


Baltimore Playwrights Festival Monthly Meeting Set for 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2012

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.org) monthly public meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, at Fells Point Corner Theatre, 251 South Ann Street, Baltimore, MD 21042, 410-276-7837. After the meeting, at 8:30 p.m., there will be a staged reading of Holler by Georg...


John Partridge to Host WIZARD OF OZ Comic Relief Benefit, April 21
by Nicole Rosky - April 20, 2011

THE WIZARD OF OZ is set to host a special Comic Relief gala performance, starring Michael Crawford as The Wizard and Danielle Hope (winner of the BBC's smash hit Over the Rainbow) as Dorothy, and ‘Dangerous Dave' - BBC's Over the Rainbow's winning Toto. The event will take place at 7:30pm on Thursda...


Leslie Uggams Brings CLASSIC UGGAMS to 54 Below, Now thru 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2012

Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams will make her 54 Below debut with the show tonight, November 13-17 in Manhattan....


Wizard of Oz Album Signing Held at Dress Circle June 2
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2011

Wizard Of Oz cast members are set to appear at London's Dress Circle for an exclusive album signing event. The signing will be held between 1:30pm and 2:15pm on Thursday June 2nd. ...


VIDEO: Trailer - Hawaii's New Comedy Film GET A JOB; Set for DVD Release, 11/1
by Movies News Desk - October 29, 2012

'GET A JOB,' the award-winning motion picture comedy produced entirely in Hawaii which stars Willie K, Eric Gilliom, Augie T, and many of the island's top entertainers and musicians, releases to DVD on November 1, 2012. The Motion Picture Soundtrack by the Barefoot Natives also goes on sale November...


Recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's WIZARD OF OZ Available for Pre-Order
by Lauren Wolman - April 03, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ was recorded and will be released later this year on 2nd May....


Smithsonian Channel's THE REAL STORY Season 4 to Premiere 7/29
by Caryn Robbins - July 23, 2012

The Smithsonian Channel original series, THE REAL STORY, which debuts its fourth season on Sunday, July 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, separates fact from fiction and real life from reel life....


STAGE TUBE: Berry Gordy & Cast Talk MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL founder Berry Gordy as well as the show's cast, and creative team discuss the highly anticipated musical, coming to Broadway this spring. 'I turned my story into a Broadway musical because I felt that all of the incredible fans and all of the world deserved to hear the real story...


Artist Nick Botting Observes WIZARD OF OZ Cast for Paintings
by Kelsey Denette - April 01, 2011

Produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bill Kenwright, The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all time classic, starring Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, as Dorothy and Michael Crawford, the original Phantom, as the Wizard....


STAGE TUBE: Michael Crawford Talks THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Lauren Wolman - August 21, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ, with new songs written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is now playing at The London Palladium. Joining Danielle Hope (BBC TV's Over the Rainbow winner) in the cast are Michael Crawford (Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz), Edward Baker-Duly (Hickory/Tin Ma...


Helen Arney Brings VOICE OF AN ANGLE to Soho Theatre, Sept. 26-27
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012

Helen Arney, comedian, songwriter and notable nerd songstress brings her brand new hit 2012 Edinburgh Fringe show VOICE OF AN ANGLE to the Soho Theatre. Performance dates are tonight, September 26th and September 27th at 21.00. Helen's unique ability to turn complex ideas into beautiful, comedy song...


Columbia City Ballet Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY 3/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 27, 2011

Columbia City Ballet will present SLEEPING BEAUTY on Friday, March 9th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 10th at 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 10th at 7:30 pm at the Koger Center....


WIZARD OF OZ Cast Album Gets May 9 Release
by Nicole Rosky - May 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. As recently announced, the cast album for the production will be released on May 9. Additionally, ...


Smithsonian Channel's THE REAL STORY Season 4 Premieres Tonight, 7/29
by TV News Desk - July 29, 2012

The Smithsonian Channel original series, THE REAL STORY, which debuts its fourth season tonight, July 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, separates fact from fiction and real life from reel life....


Columbia City Ballet Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2012

Columbia City Ballet will present SLEEPING BEAUTY on Friday, March 9th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 10th at 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 10th at 7:30 pm at the Koger Center....


Review - Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana
by Ben Peltz - July 03, 2011

See enough Cirque du Soleil productions and the formula becomes clear very quickly.  It's a given that you'll be treated to a collection of world-class jugglers, balancers, acrobats and daredevils displaying skills that would make all but the most jaded widen their eyes and let out the occasional ga...


Photo Flash: LOMBARDI Cast Visits Lambeau Field
by Nicole Rosky - August 09, 2011

Lombardi: A Reading by the Broadway Cast was held in the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and will be priced at $45.00. The cast then move to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for readings on July 28 at 7:30 p.m. and July 29-30 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m...


Leslie Uggams Performs CLASSIC UGGAMS in Two Shows at Liu Tilles Center Tonight, 11/10
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2012

Tony and Emmy Award winner Leslie Uggams will present two special performances of her new cabaret Classic Uggams at the Long Island University Tilles Center for the Performing Arts tonight, Saturday, November 10 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The legendary actress and singer will then make her 54 Below debut...


TV: Around the Broadway World - THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - 'Munchkinland'
by Robert Diamond - March 24, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


TV: Around the Broadway World - THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - 'Munchkinland'
by Robert Diamond - March 24, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


TV: THE WIZARD OF OZ Special - 'The Merry Old Land of Oz!'
by Robert Diamond - April 03, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. We are very excited to present 'The Wizard of Oz' week here on BroadwayWorld.com where we'll be lo...


Photo Flash: WIZARD OF OZ's Sophie Evans at Media Night
by Nicole Rosky - May 04, 2011

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Andrew Lloyd Webber's new The Wizard of Oz is one of the biggest theatre events of the year, combi...






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