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Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPEND ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Lido 2

Jean-Luc Choplin continues to bring Sondheim to Paris
Brooke Adams Joins MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway

A cast change has been announced for the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. Brooke Adams will join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron, under the direction of Thomas Caruso.
Brooke Adams To Join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner & Melanie Mayron In MADWOMEN OF THE WEST At Actors Temple Theater

Brooke Adams is set to join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron in the new comedy 'Madwomen of the West' at Actors Temple Theater. Directed by Thomas Caruso, the Off-Broadway production starts performances on November 11th. Don't miss this hilarious and talented cast!
Video: Watch Shakira's Video Vanguard Performance at the VMAs

Global megastar, GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award winner Shakira received MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award last night. Shakira took to the stage to perform her biggest hits like 'Hips Don't Lie,' 'Objection (Tango),' Whenever, Wherever,' and more. Watch the video!
Everything to Know About the 2023 MTV VMAs: Performers, Presenters, Nominations, Winners & More

Nicki Minaj is set for a triumphant return to the MTV stage, reprising her dual role as show emcee and performer for the 2023 “VMAs.” Bebe Rexha, Charli D'Amelio, Coco Jones, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, French Montana, Ice Spice, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, Cardi B, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, and more will appear.
Cast Announced For THE BAND'S VISIT at Donmar Warehouse

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the cast for the European première of David Yazbek and Itamar Moses' multi-Tony award-winning musical The Band's Visit, directed in a new production by Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst.Cast and onstage band: Alon Moni Aboutboul, Sharif Afifi, Jason Alder, Marc Antolin, Harel Glazer, Levi Goldmeier, Ido Gonen, Michal Horowicz, Emma Kingston, Shira Kravitz, Nitai Levi, Yali Topol Margalith, Ashley Margolis, Carlos Mendoza de Hevia, Miri Mesika, Peter Polycarpou, Ant Romero, Idlir Shyti, Maya Kristal Tenenbaum, Sargon Yelda, Baha Yetkin.
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Series Announced at Museum of the Moving Image

 Museum of the Moving Image has announced See It Big: Sondheim, a ten-film series devoted to the celebrated composer, lyricist, author, artist, and all-around innovator Stephen Sondheim. When Sondheim died last November, he didn’t just leave behind an extraordinary corpus of work—he had exited a world that his art had forever changed.
TOP 5: Los mejores momentos de GOLFUS DE ROMA

Aprovechando que quedan 8 días para su estreno en el Festival de Mérida, os traemos este recopilatorio con imágenes de las mejores versiones de este musical de Sondheim.
Carlos Latre protagonizará GOLFUS DE ROMA en Mérida

El musical de Stephen Sondheim regresa a España, presentándose en la 67 Edición del Festival de Mérida.
BWW Feature: BROADWAY VS. HOLLYWOOD PARTE 4° I Film Tratti Dai Musical Di Stephen Sondheim

Ha appena compiuto 90 anni, ma Stephen Sondheim non da segno di voler abbandonare la scena musicale. Sempre impegnato nella supervisione di revival dei suoi musical o al lavoro su nuovi show, Sondheim è considerato il simbolo del musical On Broadway: gli è stato dedicato un teatro sulla 43° strada e ha al suo attivo 8 Tony Award, 16 Drama Desk Awards, 8 Grammy, e 1 Oscar.
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!
Photo Flash: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Host 'FORBIDDEN SHAKESPEARE' Benefit in L.A.

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks hosted The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit September 18, 2017, at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!
Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks Host Shakespeare Center Of LA's 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit September 18, 2017 at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus.
Alfred Molina and More Join Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks for 'FORBIDDEN SHAKESPEARE' Benefit

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 18, 2017 at 8:00 pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus.
Beatles' Grammy Nomination for' 'Help!' to be Auctioned

The Beatles' Grammy nomination for their 1965 song “Help!” will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on November 17. Interested bidders may participate in the auction online.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Michael Crawford in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1988

Before taking on the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's international smash, Crawford was best known for his physical comedy.
VIDEO: The Quartos of THESE PAPER BULLETS! Wish You Swinging Holidays and a Cheeky New Year

In this clever mockumentary called Quartospective, the lads send us holiday greetings.
BWW Review: THESE PAPER BULLETS! Makes Much Ado About Beatlemania

Billie Joe Armstrong's faux Fab Four songs are the highlights of this mod Shakespeare riff.
FSLC Announces Richard Lester: The Running Jumping Pop Cinema Iconoclast

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces a celebration of films from the Swinging Sixties (and beyond) with the retrospective Richard Lester: The Running Jumping Pop Cinema Iconoclast
Shirley Knight Set for Talkback After Texas State's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Tonight

Texas State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting A Streetcar Named Desire, runing February 17-22, 2015.

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