West End Stars Line-up To Support Mayor Of Croydon's Chosen Charities
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2019
On the 3 November 2019 at 6:30pm, stars from the West End will come to Croydon's recently re-opened Fairfield Halls to support the Mayor of Croydon's five charities for 2019 in a one-off concert that celebrates musicals past and present in a jam-packed evening of entertainment.
Fright Night: The Best Scary Plays For Halloween
by Marianka Swain - Oct 23, 2019
Halloween is soon upon us a?' and you can get all kinds of chills and thrills at the theatre! Here, BroadwayWorld reviewers share some of their spooky favourites, and we recommend the best shows for good theatrical scares.
Guest Blog: Shona Louise On How Theatres Can Improve Access
by Marianka Swain - Oct 23, 2019
We are so excited to debut our Most Accessible Theatre category in the 2019 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! BWW reviewer Kerrie Nicholson explained what access means to her, and now disability and theatre blogger and activist Shona Louise shares her thoughts.
West End Stars Line Up To Support Mayor's Of Croydon's Chosen Charities
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019
On the 3 November 2019 at 6:30pm, stars from the West End will come to Croydon's recently re-opened Fairfield Halls to support the Mayor of Croydon's five charities for 2019 in a one-off concert that celebrates musicals past and present in a jam-packed evening of entertainment.
Lincoln Clauss, Dakota Lotus, Bryce Charles and More Join PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019
Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, Executive Director Ellen Richard and Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) announce that LINCOLN CLAUSS (Broadway's Bat Out of Hell) will star as a?oePeter Pan,a?? DAKOTA LOTUS (Disney's a?oeCoop & Cami Ask The Worlda??) will star as a?oeJohn Darling, a?? BRYCE CHARLES (Pasadena Playhouse Ragtime, The Book of Mormon) will star as a?oeWendy Darling,a?? BEN GIROUX (a?oeBack to the 90s,a?? Nickelodeon's a?oeHenry Dangera??) will star as a?oeSmeea?? and CLARICE ORDAZ (a?oeSo You Think You Can Dancea??) will star as a?oeTiger Lilya?? in Lythgoe Family Panto's PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, with choreography by Kitty McNamee, musical direction by Doug Peck and directed by BT McNicholl. They will join the previously announced TV and Broadway actor John O'Hurley (a?oeSeinfeld,a?? a?oeDancing with the Stars,a?? Broadway's Chicago) starring as a?oeCaptain Hooka?? and Ashley Argota (Laguna Playhouse Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Rose) starring as a?oeTinker Bell.a?? PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS will begin performances on Wednesday, December 4 and run through Sunday, December 29, 2019 with a press opening on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Casting is led by LFP Producer Becky Lythgoe.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE Comes to Belvoir Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019
At only 25 years old Anchuli Felicia King has already had her work produced in London, New York and Melbourne. This October, the Thai-Australian artist makes her Sydney debut downstairs at Belvoir's 25A. For the premiere of her new play Slaughterhouse, King will not only be working as a playwright but also as the Video and Sound Designer.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns To Bucks County Playhouse, 10/11
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2019
Continuing a Halloween-season tradition, Bucks County Playhouse will revive its popular production of Richard O'Brien's a?oeThe Rocky Horror Showa?? live on stage beginning Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 27.
TV Exclusive: BAT OUT OF HELL Cast Gets All Revved Up at Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - Sep 16, 2019
The cast of Bat Out Of Hell came speeding into Broadway Sessions recently. Like...well... a bat out of hell! Just days before they ended their epic run at City Center cast members brought all the drama, passion and magic that the show embodies to the Broadway Sessions stage. Enjoy highlights from performances by Tony winner Lena Hall, Bradley Dean, Danielle Steers, Adam Kemmerer, Avionce Hoyles, Andres Quintero, Jessica Jaunich, Tiernan Tunnicliffe, Nick Martinez as well as Rising Stars Jesse Carrey and Aryn Bohannon. It's HOT in hell and we like it that way.
John Riddle and Bradley Dean Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 11, 2019
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, welcomes two Broadway favorites today, September 11- John Riddle (Frozen, The Visit) and Bradley Dean (Dear Evan Hansen, A Little Night Music, Spamalot). They will assume the roles of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny and Monsieur André, respectively.
BARE: IN CONCERT To Play Green Room 42
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2019
The Green Room 42 brings Michael Anthony Theatrical's production of 'Bare: In Concert' to New York City for a one night only engagement. 'Bare: In Concert' is a musical tribute to one of the most treasured pop opera's. The performance will play Saturday, September 21stat 9:30pm at The Green Room 42. The night will feature numbers from the pop opera and the newly composed musical such as Million Miles from Heaven, You and I, A Quiet Night at Home, Are You There, One, All Grown Up, Bare and more!
Atlantic Records to Release & JULIET London Cast Recording
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2019
Atlantic Records is proud to announce the release of a?oe& JULIET (ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING),a?? the official companion to the hugely anticipated new West End musical featuring the music of legendary pop songwriter Max Martin. The eagerly awaited album is available now for pre-order HERE; all pre-orders will be joined by an instantly available pre-release download of a?oeRoar,a?? performed by Miriam-Teak Lee and streaming now HERE. a?oe& JULIET (ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING)a?? arrives November 20th at all DSPs and streaming services.
Photo Flash: Get an All New Look at BAT OUT OF HELL
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2019
Bat Out Of Hell-The Musical is entering its final week of performances, set to close on Sunday, September 8th. Check out new production photos as the show keeps driving along!
TV: Watch Andrew Polec & Christina Bennington Talk BAT OUT OF HELL and Sing Steinman!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Aug 25, 2019
Strat and Raven have taken over New York City and for crying out loud, audiences couldn't be more thrilled about it. Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington, the stars of Bat Out of Hell, reprise the roles they originated in London and Toronto for Bat Out of Hell off-Broadway. The new musical plays now through September 8 at New York City Center.