Work by URINETOWN Creators and More Slated for Goodspeed's 2017 Festival of New Musicals, Starting Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2017
The 12th Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals, produced by Goodspeed Musicals' Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre, kicks off its much-anticipated three-day festival of brand-new works today, January 13, 2017 at The Goodspeed with a staged reading of the intriguing new musical Picnic at Hanging Rock by Daniel Zaitchik based on the cherished novel by Joan Lindsay.
Work by URINETOWN Creators and More Slated for Goodspeed's 2017 Festival of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016
The 12th Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals, produced by Goodspeed Musicals' Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre, kicks off its much-anticipated three-day festival of brand-new works on Friday, January 13, 2017 at The Goodspeed with a staged reading of the intriguing new musical Picnic at Hanging Rock by Daniel Zaitchik based on the cherished novel by Joan Lindsay.
BWW Review: THE MOUSETRAP at McCarter Theatre Center
by Leigh Byron - Mar 15, 2016
Agatha Christie's classic who-done-it, THE MOUSETRAP, which opened March 11 at the McCarter Theatre Centre in Princeton, is splendid. It would be hard for anyone to create a better 'mousetrap' than this performance directed by Adam Immerwahr.
At Last! AMAZING GRACE Cast Album Will Arrive on 2/26
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2016
DMI Soundtracks announced today that the Broadway cast album of Amazing Grace will be released on February 26; with digital download pre-orders available on February 12. Amazing Grace will be available to purchase on all digital download and streaming services, as well as in-store. The recording was co-produced and engineered by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti and co-produced and arranged by Joseph Church.
McCarter Concludes Annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL Tradition This Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 13, 2015
The McCarter Theatre Center's production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has become a welcome holiday treat for families across the region. This heartwarming and powerfully honest musical adaptation of Dickens' classic novel is a wonderful way to honor tradition while experiencing the joys and warmth of a holiday favorite. A Christmas Carol runs from Dec. 4 through Dec. 27 on the Matthews Stage.
AMAZING GRACE Plays Final Performance on Broadway Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 25, 2015
Amazing Grace, the new musical playing at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), will play its final performance on Sunday, October 25. On that date, the show will have played 24 preview performances and 114 regular performances.
AMAZING GRACE Cast Will Reunite in November to Record Cast Album; Hits Shelves in January
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2015
The producers of Amazing Grace just announced that DMI Soundtracks will record the Broadway cast album of Amazing Grace on Monday, November 2nd. The album will be available in January, 2016. The recording will be produced and engineered by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti. The tracklist for the digital album and CD is as follows:
AMAZING GRACE Enters Final Weeks of Broadway Performances
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2015
Amazing Grace, the new musical playing at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), will play its final performance on Sunday, October 25. On that date, the show will have played 24 preview performances and 114 regular performances.
AMAZING GRACE Sets Fall Closing on Broadway; Will Take Its 'Sweet Sound' on Tour
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2015
BroadwayWorld has learned that AMAZING GRACE, the new musical playing at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), will play its final performance on Sunday, October 25. On that date, the show will have played 24 preview performances and 114 regular performances. Good news, though -- a national tour of the production is being planned by Troika Entertainment, with more details to be announced!
BWW Reviews: GOOD PEOPLE at TheaterWorks in Hartford
by Karen Bovard - Jun 1, 2015
Hartford's a good city for a production of David Lindsay-Abaire's play GOOD PEOPLE, which centers on questions of class in America: how is it that some people get out of the 'hood' and get ahead while others who work plenty hard don't?
AMAZING GRACE Begins Rehearsals for Broadway Run Today
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2015
Broadway's new musical Amazing Grace begins rehearsals today. The cast features Tony Award nominee Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper, Tom Hewitt, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy, Laiona Michelle, Rachael Ferrera and Elizabeth Ward Land.
Breaking News: Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch & More Join Josh Young in AMAZING GRACE on Broadway; Tickets Now Available!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2015
Following the new musical's acclaimed, sold-out world premiere in Chicago, Amazing Grace just announced the full 31-member company returns for the Broadway engagement. Tom Hewitt as 'Captain Newton' joins previously announced stars Tony Award nominee Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy,Laiona Michelle, Rachael Ferrera and Elizabeth Ward Land.
BWW Reviews: Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE is Uniquely Enjoyable
by Leigh Byron - Mar 16, 2015
Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery, opened Friday, March 13, at the McCarter Theater Center in Princeton, NJ, under the adroit direction of Amanda Dehnert, with a most uniquely entertaining adaptation of Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles.
McCarter Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Open 12/6
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 21, 2013
McCarter Theatre Center's production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has become a much loved holiday treat for families across the region. This heartwarming and powerfully honest adaptation by David Thompson of Dickens' classic novel is a wonderful way to honor tradition while experience the joy and warmth of a holiday favorite. Directed by Michael Unger, A Christmas Carol runs December 6 through December 29. (Press opening: Thursday, December 12). The Production Sponsor is Bank of America. The Opening Night Sponsor is McCarter & English.