Maria May News

Oracle President Mark Hurd sat down for a one-on-one with CNBC's MARIA BARTIROMO. Below is a transcript from the segment:

As first reported exclusively by BroadwayWorld, ANASTASIA - A New Musical is being brought to the stage in a 29-hour reading, which entered rehearsals last week, based on the hit 1997 animated motion picture from Fox Animation Studios. The musical, which is in its early stages of development, will feature the five songs from the film along with fifteen new songs written for the stage. Joining the creative team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty will be bookwriter Terrence McNally and music director Ben Cohn. Joining the previously announced cast is Kelli Barrett in the title role of Anya (Anastasia). Patrick Page once again dons the role of the villain, Vladimir. Angela Lansbury will reprise her role from the film as the Empress Maria, and Aaron Tveit will play Dimitri.

On Saturday, September 17, the Billy Elliot held an open call for the newest crop of ballet girls in front of the Broadhurst Theatre in Times Square, drawing out the most hopeful of young dancers in all shapes and sizes with expressive character and lots of personality. Ballet girls Maria May and Brianna Fragomeni, currently starring in the production, were on hand to cheer on the auditioners.

Stretch those tendons! Warm up those hamstrings! In honor of National Dance Day yesterday, July 27, the Ballet Girls of Billy Elliot the Musical hosted a free dance warm-up outside their home away from home, the Imperial Theatre. Passersby were invited to join in the exercise, with tutus optional.

As a super-special Spring extension of BroadwayWorld's SOUND OFF column, every day until the Tony Awards on June 12 we will be presenting a spectacular new entry in the SPOTLIGHT ON THE 2011 TONY AWARDS series featuring a particularly entertaining, interesting, relevant and exciting Tony Awards-related clip from the last sixty-three years of the ceremonies (and subsequent seasons on Broadway) with a rundown and commentary on the sights, sounds and showmanship on display in each carefully chosen selection - all, of course, coming in anticipation of Broadway's biggest night, which will be broadcast on CBS this year, as always. Once again this year, BroadwayWorld is the official home of the 2011 Tony Awards and we will also be featuring exclusive interviews, articles, photos, video content, interactive features and more in the coming days and weeks leading up to the event so be sure to check back daily for your theatre fix!

Live camels, sheep, and a donkey are a poor substitute for live musicians, but The Rockettes would still be impressive dancing to the sounds of silence.

This September, Chicago's Vaudezilla presents a burlesque show based on the movie, 'The Big Lebowski,' called 'Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque.' Last year, the show sold out the entire run before the opening. This year, Vaudezilla aims to re-mount an even bigger and bolder production.

This September, Chicago's Vaudezilla presents a burlesque show based on the movie, 'The Big Lebowski,' called 'Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque.' Last year, the show sold out the entire run before the opening. This year, Vaudezilla aims to re-mount an even bigger and bolder production.

Vaudezilla presents 'Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque' in September 2010, Fridays at 10pm, Saturdays at 10pm & midnight at the Greenhouse Theatre Center, 2257 N Lincoln Av, Chicago IL 60614. 'Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque' is a nationally-recognized, critically-acclaimed, box-office smash hit that will be remounting in September 2010. Don't be out of your element! Join Vaudezilla Productions for an epic variety show featuring your favorite Bums, Achievers, and What-Have-You from the classic Coen Brothers film.

Vaudezilla presents 'Schtick With Us: A Vaudeville Burlesque' plays the Skokie Theatre on Friday, February 12, 2010.

Vaudezilla presents 'Schtick With Us: A Vaudeville Burlesque' plays the Skokie Theatre on Friday, February 12, 2010.