Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW South Africa Awards!
by BWW Staff - Dec 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: MIAMI CITY BALLET PRESENTS GEORGE BALANCHINE'S NUTCRACKER BALLET at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Dec 16, 2018
Miami City Ballet has continuously performed The Nutcracker for 28 years. This time around, they have new, exquisite costumes and elaborate sets and graphics, to go along with Tchaikovsky's diverse and timeless Nutcracker Suite score. This particular Nutcracker Ballet, using George Balanchine's choreography, is based upon E.T.A. Hoffman's "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King." Though the story and characters are similar to other versions seen, there are some differences in the plot and characters.
Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2018
Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell returns to Cafe Carlyle, April 16-27. Steve Tyrell is currently celebrating his 14th anniversary performing in Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot, having taken over for Bobby Short in 2005 after the legend's passing. The New York Times has declared, "Mr. Tyrell is a terrific storyteller… his sizable voice filters Louis Armstrong through Ray Charles and Dr. John." Ten of his eleven albums have achieved Top 5 status on Billboard's Traditional Pop Charts, with his most recent, A Song For You, reaching #1 earlier this year. In October, Steve Tyrell released a 21-song extended edition of his 2008 chart-topper Back to Bacharach. The album, an homage to Tyrell's friend and mentor, Burt Bacharach, features seven additional Bacharach classics.
Te'Amir To Release ABYSSINIA
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 11, 2018
Acclaimed Los Angeles drummer and producer Te'Amir [pronounced Taah-mer] ties together his 2018 two-part EP series of beat driven and soulful explorations Abyssinia & Abyssinia Rise, together inspired by his Ethiopian heritage, for release as one vinyl full-length LP, January 25 on Tru Thoughts. The release is imprinted with his research into the Ethiopian Golden Era, Ethiopiques, traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean music, and offers a beatific interpretation that takes the listener on a journey through the soundscapes of the Abyssinian Empire.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW South Africa Awards!
by BWW Staff - Dec 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
The Yorkville Nutcracker Comes to The Kaye Playhouse
by Carissa Chesanek - Dec 9, 2018
Dances Patrelle's The Yorkville Nutcracker recently presented its 23rd installment of the holiday show at Hunter's College's The Kaye Playhouse in New York City. Christmas spirit was at an all-time high as the classic ballet captivated the audience with its talented dancers, both young and old.
Vote For The 2018 BWW South Africa Awards; THE COLOR PURPLE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 3, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre
by Emily McClanathan - Dec 1, 2018
The Goodman Theatre's annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, now in its 41st year, embraces Charles Dickens' world with all of its Victorian charm. And rightly so: after all, Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert, are largely credited with popularizing Christmas traditions in Britain. Between these royals and the legacy of Dickens' beloved tale, nothing says 'Christmas' quite like carolers in top hats and gas lamps glowing in the London fog.
Photo Flash: Steve Tyrell Takes the Stage at Cafe Carlyle
by Julie Musbach - Nov 28, 2018
Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures, and of course, holiday classics.
BWW REVIEW: FANCY NANCY: SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS at Adventure Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 28, 2018
We all know how stressful the holidays can be, especially finding the perfect gift for friends and family. But what about the perfect accoutrement, - that's a fancy word now isn't it - for the top of your Christmas tree? Yes, the tree topper can make or break any holiday celebration and you won't find a better illustration of this fact than Adventure Theatre's super splendid (that's a fancy word for really excellent) production of Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas. The show boasts a score by Randy Klein (music), Matthew Hardy (lyrics) and Cara Lustik and Matthew Hardy (book).
Comedian Craig Ferguson Brings His 'Hobo Fabulous' Tour To The Davidson
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 28, 2018
Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Peabody award-winning comedian Craig Ferguson brings his "Hobo Fabulous Tour" to Columbus. These tour performances will be 100% new material and will never be recorded for any form of broadcast or streaming outlet given Mr. Ferguson's new (ironically) Luddite mistrust of digital technology.
Steve Tyrell Returns To Café Carlyle
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 27, 2018
Grammy Award-winner and two-time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 14th anniversary performing in the Cafe Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, Holidays at the Carlyle, November 27-December 31. Holidays at the Carlyle will feature selections from Steve Tyrell's newly expanded Back to Bacharach album, his 2018 #1 album, A Song For You, as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook including songs he has performed in major motion pictures, and of course, holiday classics.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards; AFRICAN GOTHIC Leads Best Ensemble!
by BWW Staff - Nov 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Interview: Sandra Tsing Loh Never SUGAR-Coating Her PLUMs Or FAIRYs
by Gil Kaan - Nov 20, 2018
Writer/comedienne/best-selling author Sandra Tsing Loh will be reviving her expanded version of her once one-woman show SUGAR PLUM FAIRY at the Skylight Theatre beginning November 24, 2018; with opening night set for December 1st. I grabbed the chance to delve into Sandra's most witty psyche on her creative processes leading up to her now three-person FAIRY.
VIDEO: Showtime Releases the Trailer for Season Two of SMILF
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 16, 2018
The hit Golden Globe(R) nominated SHOWTIME comedy series SMILF, starring creator, executive producer and showrunner Frankie Shaw in her Golden Globe-nominated performance and multiple Emmy(R) Award winner Rosie O'Donnell, will return to the network on Sunday, January 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. To preview what's to come for Bridgette Bird (Shaw) - a single mother living fearlessly - and her family, exes and friends, SHOWTIME has debuted a new season two trailer, watch below!
The TROCKS Return To NYC
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2018
The Joyce Theater Foundation (Linda Shelton, Executive Director) is thrilled to present the return of the internationally adored Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for three weeks, December 11-30. Hot off a blockbuster tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the beautiful and brilliantly bawdy gals of the "Trocks," as they are affectionately known, will offer two programs during the engagement, including Joyce premieres as well as audience favorites. The season shows off the company's award-winning dancers performing a perfect mix of loving interpretations and hilarious parodies of ballet classics. Tickets are $49-$65 and can be arranged by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or online at www.joyce.org. Please note: ticket prices are subject to change. The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, in Chelsea.
Razzmatazz & MIRA Festival Present OBJEKT
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 10, 2018
From Thursday 8th - Today 10th November, MIRA Digital Arts returns to Fabra i Coats (a refurbished factory turned cultural space) for three days of performances, exhibitions, conferences and more from industry leaders and breakout acts.
ROAD TO JOY Starring Paul Fraccalvieri Opens In November
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 3, 2018
Paul Fraccalvieri, best known for his quick-witted sense of humor and leading man voice, brings a mixture of mirth and music in THE ROAD TO JOY at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street NYC) todays, November 3rd and 10th at 7 PM, Sundays, November 4th and 11th at 3 PM. It was reading The Book of Joy which details the friendship between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu that inspired Paul to create this original one-man cabaret show.
Grammy Award Winner Steve Tyrell Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018
Following five previous sold-out engagements, Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes back Grammy Award winner and two-time Emmy Award nominee Steve Tyrell for four performances only-Thursday, February 28 (8 p.m.); Friday, March 1 (8 p.m.); Saturday, March 2 (8 p.m.) andSunday, March 3 (5 p.m.).