Review Roundup: SWEENEY TODD Opens on Broadway
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford, returns to Broadway tonight, March 26. The revival is directed by Thomas Kail, and featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Hugh Wheeler, from an adaptation by Christopher Bond, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Check out what the critics had to say!
Tony Winner Lena Hall Will Lead Private Industry Reading of CITIZEN RUTH
Tony Award-winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will lead an industry reading of Citizen Ruth: An American Musical Comedy in New York City on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Based on the Miramax film, screenplay by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Citizen Ruth features a book and lyrics by Mark Leydorf and music by Michael Brennan. The invite-only reading will precede an anticipated Off-Broadway run this summer.
BWW Interviews: As Patti Murin Preps for 54 Below Show, She Talks Skivvies, Sierra Boggess, & Potato Chips
Over the past few weeks, we here at BroadwayWorld have been very lucky to welcome Broadway leading lady Patti Murin into our extended family. From recapping the Season Finale of 'The Bachelorette' to interviewing it's happy couple and not so happy runner-up. But now it's time for Patti to get back to what she does best, sing her face off! This Monday, August 11th at 7:00pm at 54 Below, Patti will be performing her first-ever solo show, 'Literally Patti Murin.' She's a little anxious about people actually being in the audience, so help her self-esteem and get your tickets now. The interview will still be here when you get back.
Balagan Theatre's 2014-15 Season to Feature Gasparini & Brightman's MAKE ME BAD, MURDER BALLAD & More
On the heels of its critically acclaimed world premier new musical ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME by Valerie Vigoda, Brendan Millburn and Tony winner Joe DiPietro and directed by Obie Winner Lisa Peterson, Seattle's Balagan Theatre Company announces its 2014/15 season. Balagan's upcoming season reflects the past, present, and future of the new American musical and continues its mission in bringing exciting cutting edge theatre to a new generation of theatre goers.
CITIZEN RUTH Hits FringeNYC 8/17-24 For 5 Shows Only
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces that Artistic Director Howard Shalwitz is directing the World Premiere of Citizen Ruth, a new musical based on the film by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.
CITIZEN RUTH Hits FringeNYC 8/17-24 For 5 Shows Only
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces that Artistic Director Howard Shalwitz is directing the World Premiere of Citizen Ruth, a new musical based on the film by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.
CITIZEN RUTH Hits FringeNYC 8/17-24 For 5 Shows Only
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces that Artistic Director Howard Shalwitz is directing the World Premiere of Citizen Ruth, a new musical based on the film by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.
'The Ritz' Engagement Ends 12/9
Roundabout Theatre Company's limited engagement of The Ritz will play its final performance on Sunday, December 9 at 2PM. This revival of Terrence McNally's comedy The Ritz stars Rosie Perez (as Googie Gomez) and Kevin Chamberlin (as Gaetano Proclo) and is directed by Joe Mantello at Studio 54