Photo Flash: Laura Benanti, Jenn Colella & More Take the Stage for Broadway Artists Alliance's Season Kick-Off Concert
Broadway Artists Alliance, a New York City-based musical theatre training program, kicked off their 10th season with a star-studded concert as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday night. Performers, as well as instructors and alumni sang their all-time favorite show tunes. The cast included Laura Benanti (left, by Seth Walters), Jenn Colella, Andrea Burns, David Ayers, and Heather Parcells, who were joined by BAA Alumni Liz Byrne, Emma Howard, Kyle Taylor Parker, Ruby Rakos, Emerson Steele, Bethany Tesarck, and Clay Thomson. Proceeds from this event will benefit the BAA scholarship fund, which provides $10,000 in scholarships each year.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 15-21
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a sneak peek into rehearsals of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, new character portraits from ALADDIN, and a look at the Broadway-bound LES MISERABLES!
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night for MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Over the weekend, the York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) continued the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series Celebrating Sheldon Harnick with Malpractice Makes Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The show featured direction by David Glenn Armstrong, music direction by Amanda Morton, and casting by Geoff Josselson.
Check out photos from opening night below!
York Theatre Company's MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Begins Performances Tonight
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) continues the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series Celebrating Sheldon Harnick with Malpractice Make Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The creative team includes direction by David Glenn Armstrong, music direction by Amanda Morton, and casting by Geoff Josselson.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York's MALPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Robin de Jesus, David Ayers, Christina Bianco & More
The York Theatre Company continues the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series with Malpractice Make Perfect with Book, Music and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a nine-member cast features David Ayers, Christina Bianco, Tony Award-winner Cady Huffman, Tony Award-nominee Robin de Jesus, Tony Award-nominee Megan Lawrence, Tony Award-nominee Brad Oscar, Robb Sapp), Conrad John Schuck, and Nick Wyman. Meet the performers below!
10 Years of Oz: A WICKED Anniversary Countdown- Fiyero Flashback!
On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, on October 30th at 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld will be counting down to the milestone with daily flashbacks of Wicked's biggest events, most memorable cast members, and best performances. In today's installment, we remember the actors that have taken on the role of Oz's resident bad boy- Fiyero!
TV: Dee Dee Bridgewater Talks LADY DAY on Opening Night!
The new Billie Holiday musical Lady Day starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, opened last week at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical makes its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du GymnaseMarie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier 'Best Actress in a Musical' Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater.
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there on opening night to chat with Bridgewater about the show, and you can check out what she had to say below!
Jason Isaacs Joins Brad Pitt in Action Drama FURY
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jason Isaacs has joined writer-director David Ayers' upcoming action drama FURY. Isaacs will act alongside Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, and Jon Bernthal.
Photo Coverage: Dee Dee Bridgewater & More Celebrate LADY DAY Opening Night
The new Billie Holiday musical Lady Day starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, opened last night, October 3 at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical makes its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier 'Best Actress in a Musical' Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Check out photos from opening night below!