STAGE TUBE: Audra McDonald Visits THE COLBERT REPORT!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2012
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is now on Broadway with a cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice') as Bess, Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Porgy and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color') as Sporting Life. Last night, McDonald was a guest on The Colbert Report on Comedy Central. The four-time Tony Award-winner chatted with Stephen Colbert about her return to Broadway and performed 'Summertime.' Click below to check it out!
DVR ALERT: Audra McDonald to Visit COLBERT REPORT Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2012
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is now on Broadway with a cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice') as Bess, Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Porgy and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color') as Sporting Life. McDonlad will be a guest on The Colbert Report tonight at 11:30pm EST on Comedy Central. The four-time Tony Award-winner will chat with Stephen Colbert about her return to Broadway in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess nd perform a number from the show.
STAGE TUBE: Norm Lewis & Audra McDonald Perform on THE ROSIE SHOW!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2012
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is now on Broadway with a cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice') as Bess, Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Porgy and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color') as Sporting Life. McDonlad and Lewis will appear on 'The Rosie Show' tomorrow March 2, and BroadwayWorld brings you previews of their performances of 'Summertime,' 'I Got PLenty O' Nuttin,' and 'I Loves You, Porgy' below! Check your local listings to tune in live!
STAGE TUBE: Audra McDonald & Norm Lewis Perform "Bess, You Is My Woman" on The View
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 19, 2012
The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS officially opened on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, 'Private Practice') as Bess, Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Porgy and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, 'In Living Color') as Sporting Life. Today, McDonald and Lewis appeared on The View to promote the show and BroadwayWorld brings you their performance of 'Bess, You Is My Woman Now' below!
Tickets On Sale This Friday for the Chicago Stop of BRING IT ON
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 6, 2012
Broadway In Chicago has announced that BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph, Chicago) for a limited three-week engagement March 6 - 25, 2012. Individual tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 10 a.m.
Tickets On Sale This Friday for the Chicago Stop of BRING IT ON
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2012
Broadway In Chicago has announced that BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph, Chicago) for a limited three-week engagement March 6 - 25, 2012. Individual tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at 10 a.m.
PRISCILLA, BILLY ELLIOT et al Earn Toronto's Dora Award Nominations!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 7, 2011
At a press conference held June 7 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 171 nominations for 197 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011 for the 32nd annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.
Tade Biesinger is Broadway's Newest BILLY ELLIOT!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2011
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Tade Biesinger will join the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical, in the role of ‘Billy.' The production which recently celebrated its 1,000 performance at the Imperial Theatre welcomes Biesinger as the thirteenth ‘Billy' to perform on Broadway. Current ‘Billy' Alex Ko will play his final performance May 15, 2011 at 7:30pm.
BILLY ELLIOT Comes To Seattle, Closes 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to Seattle from March 22 through April 3, 2011 at The Paramount Theatre.
BILLY ELLIOT Comes To Seattle 3/22-4/3
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 22, 2011
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to Seattle from March 22 through April 3, 2011 at The Paramount Theatre.
BILLY ELLIOT Comes To Seattle 3/22-4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2011
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to Seattle from March 22 through April 3, 2011 at The Paramount Theatre.
BILLY ELLIOT Chicago Welcomes Myles Erlick and Marcus Pei
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2010
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment are thrilled to announce, with Broadway In Chicago, the addition of Myles Erlick and Marcus Pei to the cast of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL in the role of ‘Billy,' and Dillon Stevens in the role of ‘Michael.'
Faith Prince Leads BILLY ELLIOT 2nd National Tour as 'Wilkinson;' Cast Complete
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 25, 2010
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions announced the full casting today for the second national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical beginning October 30 at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Tony Award-winner Faith Prince stars as Mrs. Wilkinson along with Giuseppe Bausilio, Michael Dameski, Kylend Hetherington, Lex Ishimoto and Daniel Russell in the role of 'Billy.'
BILLY ELLIOT First National Tour Announces Engagements in Toronto, San Francisco
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2010
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the first national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical, the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, will play its final performance in Chicago on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph Street).
Greg Jbara Returns to BILLY ELLIOT 5/4
by BWW
News Desk - May 4, 2010
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Gregory Jbara has returned to his Tony winning role as ‘Dad' in Billy Elliot.