Semifinalist Chosen For NextGen National Collegiate Vocal Competition
The American Pops Orchestra (APO) presents the semi-final round of its 6th Annual NextGen National Competition: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow. Out of hundreds of auditions coming from 103 colleges and 34 different states, 30 talented college students were chosen to compete in the semifinals!
Melbourne Opera Presents Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Following the great critical and public success of Tannhauser, Lohengrin, and Tristan and Isolde, Melbourne Opera is once again turning its attention to Wagner's rich repertoire. Opening on 3 February, the company will stage Wagner's first masterpiece The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollander).
BWW Review: LOVE NEVER DIES, Except When it Does
Broadway's longest running musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has a sequel and this week it is in Orlando. With music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, one would hope that the mysteries from the original finally resolve themselves. With every fiber of my being, I wanted to like this show; however, this production left me shaking my head.
Luke Frazier to Bring BROADWAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS to Ohio University
Luke Frazier founder and conductor of The American Pops Orchestra, Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present Broadway for the Holidays, a special concert not to be missed as part of the Ohio University Performing Arts & Concert Series on Monday, December 4 at 7:30 PM.
American Pops Orchestra to Feature Michelle Williams
Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA — Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra — have announced their all-star 2017-2018 season. The diverse line-up will include a tribute to legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin, a special evening combining yoga with the APO's favorite standards, a new family show based on the classic tale Around the World in 80 Days, and a program celebrating the wit of iconic songwriter Cole Porter. Unless otherwise noted, all shows are at the Orchestra's new home, Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater (1101 Sixth Street SW). Tickets to all shows are now on sale at www.AmericanPops.org.
Photo Coverage: NUNSENSE: THE TV SERIES Celebrates Sinfully Funny Launch
Dan Goggin's internationally acclaimed musical sensation, Nunsense, premiered the sinfully funny pilot episode of 'Nunsense: The TV Series' online, today, April 25, 2017. The new series, which features stars of stage and screen, is now available at www.nunsensetv.com. The pilot was shot at a former monastery in Union City, New Jersey. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the premiere below!
CARETAKER OF COROFIN Premieres Tonight at Theater for the New City
A new play titled The Caretaker of Corofin is premiering at Theater for the New City tonight, July 2, through July 12, telling the story of an American traveler who finds herself suddenly treated as a murder suspect in the pictureseque, if rocky, town of Corofin, Ireland.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gallery and Pop-Up Shop Opens Today
Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced additional details for the opening of the PHANTOM Art Gallery and Pop-Up Shop, which will be the culminating showcase for the nation-wide art contest in connection with the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince. The Gallery and Shop will open its doors today, Friday, October 24 at 12 Noon and will be open through Thursday, October 30 (Monday-Saturday, 12pm-8pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm).