Santino Fontana to Star in Reading of New Play THE PIANIST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022
Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie) will star in the new play The Pianist as Szpilman in a by-invitation only development reading Thursday June 23 in NYC. The Pianist features an original score by acclaimed Dutch concert pianist Iris Hond.
BWW Interview: Drew Gasparini of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL at STAGES St. Louis
by James Lindhorst - May 22, 2022
Drew Gasparini is a composer who has been writing Broadway scores for more than a decade-and-a-half. He shared that in mid-2018 the producers from Gorgeous Entertainment were reaching out to his agents asking about his interest in submitting songs for a new musical production of The Karate Kid.
The Drama League Announces Fall Benefit Honoring Wayne Brady
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2021
The Drama League has announced their 2021 FALL BENEFIT “LIGHT THE LIGHTS! A DRAMA LEAGUE CELEBRATION” honoring Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee Wayne Brady (“Let’s Make A Deal,” “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, Hamilton) as well as the addition of four new dynamic board members joining the organization.
bwaySHO: The Podcast Joins Broadway Podcast Network with LIVE Launch Party: SHO & Tell
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2021
Theatre favorites Fergie L. Philippe (Hamilton), L Morgan Lee (A Strange Loop, The Danish Girl), Drew Gasparini (The Karate Kid, It's Kind of A Funny Story) and Kimberly Marable (Hadestown) help welcome Shoshana Medney to BPN with SHO & Tell, which she coined on her live YouTube Series: The SHO Must Go On...line!
Drew Gasparini Releases New Album 'We Aren't Kids Anymore'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2020
Today Craft Recordings/Concord Theatricals released award-winning composer Drew Gasparini's new album, We Aren't Kids Anymore (Original Studio Cast), a new theatrical song cycle that will be licensed worldwide for live performances by professional and amateur theatres through Concord Theatricals.
Japan 2019 Presents JAPAN NIGHT This Sunday
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019
Japan 2019 presents Japan Night, a one-night only special event in New York City onMay 12, 2019 in collaboration with Japan Day @ Central Park, created by the Japanese community of New York to foster a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and build bridges between Japan and the U.S.
BWW Review: Love Shines from Here and Beyond in “PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON” THE SUPER LIVE
by Kristen Morale - Apr 3, 2019
Based on Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi, with a book by Akiko Kodama and now celebrating its New York premiere under the direction of Takahiro, 'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon' The Super Live held three performances at the Playstation Theater in Times Square from March 29th-30th. Featuring an all-female cast (portraying both male and female roles), New York was treated (if ever so briefly) to a beautifully orchestrated, 2.5D phenomenon that is an exciting mix of both musical and concert.
BWW Review: PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON THE SUPER LIVE Launches the 2.5D Phenomenon
by Cindy Sibilsky - Apr 2, 2019
The 2.5D Phenomenon from Japan finally arrived stateside in Washington D.C. and NYC in March.
With the remarkable and unprecedented success of 'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon' The Super Live launching a new dimension of entertainment in the states, the question is not if, but when and where the next showing of these sensational spectacles will occur.
PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON The Super Live Starts Performances Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019
'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon' The Super Live, (http://sailormoon-official.com/stage/superlive/us) a new live 2.5D Musical entertainment based on the wildly popular manga (comic book) at PlayStation Theater (1515 Broadway at 44th Street) has sold out its entire run. Today, the producers announced that a limited quantity of additional tickets will be put on sale at 12pm noon for all three performances: March 29 at 8PM andMarch 30 at 1PM and 5PM.
'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon' The Super Live will play the PlayStation Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2018
'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon' The Super Live, (http://sailormoon-official.com/stage/superlive/us) a new live 2.5D Musical entertainment based on the wildly popular manga (comic book) will play at the PlayStation Theater (1515 Broadway at 44th Street) for three performances on March 29 at 8PM and March 30 at 1PM and 5PM. Directed and choreographed by TAKAHIRO (Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour) with book by Akiko Kodama(Takarazuka Revue Company), and music by HYADAIN (Momoiro Clover Z; AKB48). 'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon' The Super Live will have its US premiere in Washington DC for one performance only at The Warner Theatre on March 24, along with its run in New York. With its themes of love, justice and friendship, the musical features an all-female cast; there are some male characters, played by women.
Photo Coverage: Inside PRINCE OF BROADWAY's Album Release Event at Barnes and Noble
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2018
Ghostlight Records celebrated the release of PRINCE OF BROADWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording with an exclusive in-store event at Barnes & Noble on Friday, June 1. PRINCE OF BROADWAY is a musical celebration highlighting the extraordinary six-decade career of director and producer Hal Prince. Mr. Prince appeared at the event in conversation with three-time Tony winner Jason Robert Brown, who co-produced the album and provided new songs, arrangements, orchestration and music supervision for the show. In addition to a CD signing, members of the original cast performed musical highlights.