The Washington National Opera Announces Productions in the 2014-2015 Season of the American Opera Initiative
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2014 Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced details for the third season of the American Opera Initiative, its comprehensive commissioning program that brings contemporary American stories to the stage while fostering the talents of rising American composers and librettists. Three teams of new o...
Dallas Opera to Premiere New Terrence McNally Opera, GREAT SCOTT, 10/30
by Matt Smith - October 04, 2015 DALLAS, OCTOBER 2, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is proud to present one of the most eagerly anticipated new operas of the year: Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's GREAT SCOTT, featuring a once-in-a-lifetime cast headed by America's favorite mezzo-soprano, Joyce DiDonato, in the title role of ...
Patti LuPone Returns to 54 Below Tonight in THE LADY WITH THE TORCH
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015 Two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone returns to 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, in her acclaimed concert, 'The Lady with The Torch,' tonight, April 2nd, through the 14th, 2015....
Opera Parallèle Announces 2014-2015 Season, Featuring DEAD MAN WALKING and HEART OF DARKNESS
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2014 Founder and Artistic Director Nicole Paiement has announced details of Opera Parallèle's 2014--2015 season, which will feature the premiere of a new production of Jake Heggie's acclaimed Dead Man Walking--marking the 15th anniversary of one of the most widely performed operas of the 21st century--a...
Third Season of 'Something New' Podcast Premieres 11/24
by Something New with Joel B. New - November 24, 2014 In the Season 3 premiere of the 'Something New' podcast, award-winning musical theatre writer Joel B. New sat down with performer and host Ben Cameron (broadwaysessions.net). Ben has appeared on Broadway in Aida and the original casts of Footloose and Wicked. His touring credits include Sweet Charit...
Patti LuPone Coming Back for More at 54 Below; Signs Agreement Through 2016!
by Nicole Rosky - July 21, 2014 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced a multi-year agreement with two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone. Twice yearly, LuPone will play two-week engagements at the venue....
Four Choreographers Set New Song by Joel B. New at The Choreography Lab, 7/22
by Courtnie Mele - July 20, 2014 The July installment of New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab will take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 6pm at ART/NY's Spaces @ 520....
Musical Theatre Factory's Fall Season to Include COMMITTED, THE CRAFT & More
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2014 The Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), under the leadership of founding Artistic Director Shakina Nayfack and Managing Director Danny Abosch, announces its fall season dedicated to the development of new musical theatre. Musical Theatre Factory operates as a volunteer-based cooperative of artists and ar...
Tony Winner Patti LuPone Coming to MPAC, 3/21
by Tyler Peterson - February 18, 2015 Tony-Winning performer Patti LuPone takes the stage for an evening of Broadway favorites at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $49-89....
THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES' Marilyn Horne, Patti LuPone and James Conlon Set for Livestream Chat This Friday
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015 Two iconic artists -- operatic superstar Marilyn Horne and Broadway legend Patti LuPone -- will join together for a conversation about the unlikely role they share in common: Samira in John Corigliano's 'grand opera buffa' The Ghosts of Versailles. The conversation, to be livestreamed at LAOpera.org...
Drew Gasparini, Bill Coyne & More Set for Final SOMETHING NEW Concert at 54 Below, 8/25
by Something New with Joel B. New - July 29, 2014 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 'Something New' LIVE! on Monday, August 25th. 'Something New', the theatre podcast that dissects what it means to be a working, multifaceted artist in America, comes to 54 Below to wrap up its second season with a special live concert. Award-winning songwri...
A Stephen Schwartz Celebration, Patti LuPone & More on Tap for Symphony Space's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - July 28, 2015 Symphony Space will usher in a new series of works for its 2015-16 season, thanks to new artistic director Andrew Byrne....
VIDEO: Patti LuPone Makes Cameo Appearance in THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 27, 2015 Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone is making a cameo appearance in LA Opera's THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES now Through March 1. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at her appearance!...
Composer, Lyricist Web Series NEW WORK WEDNESDAYS to Premiere 9/24
by Tyler Peterson - September 17, 2014 New Work Wednesdays, a weekly web series created by Joshua Hinck, premieres Sept. 24 and features interviews and jam sessions with today's rising composers and lyricists....
THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES' Marilyn Horne, Patti LuPone and James Conlon Set for Livestream Chat Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - February 27, 2015 Two iconic artists -- operatic superstar Marilyn Horne and Broadway legend Patti LuPone -- will join together for a conversation about the unlikely role they share in common: Samira in John Corigliano's 'grand opera buffa' The Ghosts of Versailles. The conversation, to be livestreamed at LAOpera.o...
Patti LuPone to Perform FAR AWAY PLACES at Davies Symphony Hall, 2/23
by Matt Smith - January 20, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, January 20 - 2-time Tony and 2-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Patti LuPone brings her new concert Far Away Places to San Francisco on Monday, February 23 at Davies Symphony Hall. Joined by her five-piece band, LuPone's performance features renditions of songs by an eclectic list o...
Patti LuPone to Perform FAR AWAY PLACES at Davies Symphony Hall, 2/23
by Matt Smith - January 20, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, January 20 - 2-time Tony and 2-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Patti LuPone brings her new concert Far Away Places to San Francisco on Monday, February 23 at Davies Symphony Hall. Joined by her five-piece band, LuPone's performance features renditions of songs by an eclectic list o...
New Web Series NEW WORK WEDNESDAYS Premieres
by Tyler Peterson - September 24, 2014 New Work Wednesdays, a weekly web series created by Joshua Hinck, premieres today, Sept. 24, with an interview and jam session featuring Joe Iconis (The Black Suits, Things to Ruin, Smash)....
Opera Paralléle Premieres New Season with DEAD MAN WALKING This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015 Acclaimed contemporary opera company Opera Parallèle will open its 2015 season with the premiere of a new production of Jake Heggie's landmark work Dead Man Walking-marking the 15th anniversary of one of the most widely performed operas of the 21st century-in three performances this weekend, Februar...
Patti LuPone Tactfully Silences Rowdy Audience Member at 54 Below Performance
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2015 Broadway legend Patti LuPone was not afraid to call out a rude audience member during her recent performance at New York's 54 Below....
THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES' Marilyn Horne, Patti LuPone and James Conlon Set for Livestream Chat This Friday
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015 Two iconic artists -- operatic superstar Marilyn Horne and Broadway legend Patti LuPone -- will join together for a conversation about the unlikely role they share in common: Samira in John Corigliano's 'grand opera buffa' The Ghosts of Versailles. The conversation, to be livestreamed at LAOpera.org...
BWW Reviews: 5th Ave's JASPER IN DEADLAND Provides No Reason to Live
by Jay Irwin - May 15, 2015 If you're going to tell a story about a journey to hell and back then you need to have a reason. Some kind of moral or message or even just an engaging character that the audience can grab ahold of to root for success. Unfortunately the new musical “Jasper in Deadland”, currently at the 5th Avenue...
New York Musical Theatre Festival 2015 Launches Today; Full Lineup!
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2015 The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) recently announced its full lineup of productions, readings, and concerts for NYMF 2015. From today, July 7, to July 27, NYMF 2015 will present almost two dozen productions of new musicals, including the newly announced Passing By and Summer Valley Fair. ...
Patti LuPone Will Return to 54 Below This Spring with THE LADY WITH THE TORCH
by Nicole Rosky - February 06, 2015 Patti LuPone's appearances at 54 Below have already achieved the status of legend. Experiencing the great diva in the intimate atmosphere of 54 Below is not only a never-to-be-forgotten experience but is one you will want to repeat again and again....
Patti LuPone, Billy Eichner & More Set for BRIDGET EVERETT GETS F*CKED BY ARS NOVA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015 Ars Nova has announced the lineup for Bridget Everett Gets F*cked by Ars Nova, a one-night-only blow-out concert celebrating everyone's favorite badass b*tch, alt-cabaret priestess and Ars Nova All Star, Bridget Everett. In addition to Everett herself, the benefit concert, directed by Scott Wittman ... |