2008 Summer Season - Miami's Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - May 31, 2008
CELIA: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF CELIA CRUZ,
INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW,
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF MIAMI LIBRE,
THE CENTER'S ORIGINAL PRODUCTION,
AND FAMILY FAVORITE GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE!
PLUS THE RETURN OF
SUMMER SHORTS AND
XXIII HISPANIC THEATRE FESTIVAL
Cates and More Join 'Broadway Loves Country!' 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2008
Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present Broadway Loves Country, the next in the 'Broadway Loves' Series, following two sold-out rockin' evenings of Broadway Loves the 80's! The concert will feature a truckload of Broadway stars sangin' their hearts out to their favorite country tunes!
'Shrek' Tickets Go On Sale 5/31- Complete Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2008
Tickets for the Broadway premiere of SHREK THE MUSICAL will go on sale this Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. Tickets will be available from May 31 by calling Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250 outside the NY metro area, or online at Telecharge.com.
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The 'US' of Alanna: Patriotic Bitch!
by Eddie Varley - May 31, 2008
Alanna Ubach may be celebrated as a film actress with a distinctive comic flair and energy, but she began and would still be happy to be thought of as a stage actress, one with something funny, and important to say. She takes a moment away from her successful film career to bring herself, her colorful array of characters and her critically acclaimed one woman show, Patriotic Bitch to the Clurman Theatre. She took a break from rehearsal to give us at BroadwayWorld.com a little peek at what's in store for audiences…
West End Gone With the Wind to Close June 14th
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008
Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, which received its world premiere at the New London Theatre 5 April 2008 will, after 79 performances, complete its run on Saturday 14 June 2008.
SPF @ Public Theater- Tickets On Sale 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008
Celebrating its fifth season, The Summer Play Festival announced today that tickets are on-sale. For the first time, SPF will be held at The Public Theater on Lafayette Street in New York City. The festival will run from July 1st - July 27th.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals Title of 'Phantom' Sequel!
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008
In an interview with BBC online while talking about the talent search competition 'I'd Do Anything', Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed the title of the much talked about upcoming Phantom of the Opera sequel currently in the works.
Emily Skinner: Broadway, Her Way
by Eugene Lovendusky - May 30, 2008
A favorite Broadway vixen, Emily Skinner premieres her new act 'Broadway, My Way' at Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, June 1 & 8. Emily pulls some of her favorite (and arcane) tunes from the classic song-book... with the signature Skinner-style twist! Plus, Emily will direct the season finale 'Broadway By The Year - 1979' concert on Monday, June 16!
'Vanities' Starring Kennedy Comes To Pasadena Before B'way
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008
Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director, Brian Colburn, Managing Director, Tom Ware, Producing Director) announced casting today for VANITIES, A New Musical by Jack Heifner, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey. Set to star are Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Side Show) as Mary, Sarah Stiles (Avenue Q, …Spelling Bee) as Joanne and Anneliese van der Pol (Beauty and the Beast, TV's 'That's So Raven') as Kathy. Preview performances begin on August 22 with the official press opening on August 29 at Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue).
'Vanities' Heads To Broadway In Fall '08 Starring Kennedy
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008
Casting has been announced for VANITIES, A New Musical by Jack Heifner, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey. Starring Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Side Show) as Mary, Sarah Stiles (Avenue Q, …Spelling Bee) as Joanne and Anneliese van der Pol (Beauty and the Beast, TV's 'That's So Raven') as Kathy, VANITIES will open on Broadway in the Fall of 2008 at a theatre to be announced.