FringeNYC Seeks Submissions for 20th Anniversary Festival; Deadline Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2015
The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary August 12 - 28, 2016. Each year the festival presents programming by nearly 200 of the world's best emerging theatre troupes and dance companies. General FringeNYC applications for 2016 are currently being accepted for participants in all genres (theatre, dance, puppetry, performance art, multi-media, etc.).
TV Exclusive: Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Company of CLINTON THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2015
Ghostlight Records has released the Original Cast Album of the hit, headline-making Off-Broadway musical Clinton The Musical with CDs in stores and online today, Friday, November 20. It was released in all digital formats earlier this season. The production has book, music and lyrics by Paul Hodge, book by Paul Hodge and Michael Hodge, and was directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Dan Knechtges with musical direction by James Dobinson and orchestrations by Neil Douglas Reilly. Clinton The Musical was produced by Kari Lynn Hearn ofCoolChic Productions, and with Ken Davenport serving as executive producer. The recording was produced by Dean Sharenow and Paul Hodge, with Kari Lynn Hearn serving as executive producer. To order the album, please visitwww.sh-k-boom.com/clintonthemusical.
Below, check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the cast in the recording studio!
CLINTON THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Out This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015
Ghostlight Records will release the Original Cast Album of the hit, headline-making Off-Broadway musical Clinton The Musical on Friday, October 30; with international digital release and physical CDs in stores and online Friday, November 20. The production has book, music and lyrics by Paul Hodge, book by Paul Hodge and Michael Hodge, and was directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Dan Knechtges with musical direction by James Dobinson and orchestrations by Neil Douglas Reilly. Clinton The Musical was produced by Kari Lynn Hearn of CoolChic Productions, and with Ken Davenport serving as executive producer. The recording was produced by Dean Sharenow and Paul Hodge, with Kari Lynn Hearn serving as executive producer. To pre-order the album, please visit www.sh-k-boom.com/clintonthemusical.
Douglas Sills & Christine Sherrill to Star in KISS ME, KATE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 13, 2015
It's not just 'another op'nin' of another show,' it's the classic musical the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) was destined to produce: Kiss Me, Kate. STC Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul, director of last season's smash hit Man of La Mancha-the best-selling production in the Company's history-and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Director, Resident Musical) helms Kiss Me, Kate, with choreography by Michele Lynch (Washington National Opera's Show Boat).
Photo Flash: Jobsite Theater Presents SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 27, 2015
Jobsite Theatre presents SILENCE! THE MUSICAL The Unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, Music and Lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, Book by Hunter Bell, Directed by David M. Jenkins. Oct. 16 - Nov. 22, 2015. Check out photos from the show below!
STAGE TUBE: See Donna McKechnie and More in Highlights from IN YOUR ARMS at The Old Globe
by TV - On the Road - Sep 25, 2015
The Old Globe opens its 2015-2016 Season with IN YOUR ARMS, a World Premiere dance-theatre musical featuring direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Godspell, Lincoln Center Theater's The King and I and South Pacific) and original music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on This Island; two-time Oscar nominee for Anastasia). The production opened last night, September 24, and runs through October 25, 2015. Below, watch highlights of the 10 dance vignettes, featuring Donna McKechnie and more!
Gattelli & Flaherty's Dance-Theatre Musical IN YOUR ARMS Opens Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2015
The Old Globe opens its 2015-2016 Season with IN YOUR ARMS, a World Premiere dance-theatre musical featuring direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Godspell, Lincoln Center Theater's The King and I and South Pacific) and original music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on This Island; two-time Oscar nominee for Anastasia). The production opens tonight, September 24, and runs through October 25, 2015.
Photo Flash: First Look - Iconic Writers, Graceful Dancers Bring Gattelli & Flaherty's IN YOUR ARMS to Life at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2015
The Old Globe opens its 2015-2016 Season with IN YOUR ARMS, a World Premiere dance-theatre musical featuring direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Godspell, Lincoln Center Theater's The King and I and South Pacific) and original music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on This Island; two-time Oscar nominee for Anastasia). The production is currently in previews for an opening on September 24, and runs through October 25, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Minneapolis Musical Theatre Presents MURDER BALLAD
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 19, 2015
Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) kicks off their 24th season with a "concert staging" of the Off-Broadway musical hit Murder Ballad at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater (810 W Lake St, Minneapolis) October 2nd, 9th and 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Gattelli & Flaherty's IN YOUR ARMS, Featuring 10 Dance Vignettes by Iconic Writers, Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015
The Old Globe opens its 2015-2016 Season with IN YOUR ARMS, a World Premiere dance-theatre musical featuring direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Godspell, Lincoln Center Theater's The King and I and South Pacific) and original music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on This Island; two-time Oscar nominee for Anastasia). The production begins tonight, September 16, with an opening slated for September 24, and runs through October 25, 2015.
Will Swenson, Seth Sikes & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 14, 2015
This week 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
CRY-BABY Reunion & More Set for Late Night at 54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2015
Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is bringingb its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming event:
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for September 14-20, Featuring Will Swenson, Whitney Bashor, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Sep 13, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Robert Creighton at 54 Below; Whitney Bashor at 54 Below; Will Swenson at 54 Below; Cry-Baby Reunion Concert; and Broadway Back to School 2015.
The Broadway Tenors to Headline Children's Shelter Benefit in Jonesboro, 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2015
Night of Stars presents The Broadway Tenors in Concert, an evening of favorite musical theatre hits, at its annual fundraising event for the Children's Shelter, Monday, September 14, 2015 at The Silos, 1743 County Road 380, Bono, AR.