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Photo Flash: BRIGADOON Gets Kilted Up and More Saturday Intermission Pics!
by Julie Musbach - November 19, 2017 Yesterday was Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! This week BRIGADOON takes us to the Highlands with enough tartan to last a lifetime, and as many men in kilts! Check out ...
Review Roundup: FREAKY FRIDAY the Musical Opens at Signature Theatre- Updating Live!
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2016 Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday. Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be direc...
Le Poisson Rouge to Present Performance Artist Mrs. Smith in WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY SHRIEKS
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017 From sidewalk busker to fashion model to guitar goddess, performance artist Mrs. Smith is shredding her way up from the streets of NYC to her upcoming show at Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) on March 7, 2017, (7:00 p.m. doors, 8:00 p.m. show). Mrs. Smith's LPR debut-also featuring her band, The Rage-comes on...
NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW PHANTOM To Play the Laurie Beechman
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016 After a successful launch earlier this year (in THE MYSTERY OF THE FAMILY JEWELS), those meddling teen detectives Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy return in an all new evening that blends theater, comedy, mystery, drag, stripping -- and disco. NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW P...
FROZEN 2 Is in the Works! Creators Tease Film Sequel at Broadway Opening
by Danielle Gutierrez - March 23, 2018 FROZEN held its Broadway opening last night, but the story of Anna and Elsa won't stop there. Hints at a sequel for the animated Disney film have been swirling since the beginning of FROZEN mania in 2013. At last night's opening of the stage musical, the film's creative team confirmed that the story...
Now On Sale at Seattle Theatre Group: THE PUMP AND DUMP SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2017 The Pump and Dump Show is back by popular demand for its 6th nationwide tour: more hilarious, more raw, and more 'Parentally Incorrect' than ever. Get yourself out of the house, for once, and join comedians Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee to laugh - hard - about all the things that usually make you cry. ...
Audra McDonald Graces Cover of Variety's 'Power of Women' Issue
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017 Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald graces the cover of Variety's 'Power of Women' issue. The Broadway alum is being recognized by the magazine for her work with Covenant House, an organization that helps homeless teens in 30 cities across six countries....
NYC Diva Chris Nicolosi Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2017 Following his outrageous and mildly offensive album release show last November, pint-sized NYC diva Chris Nicolosi is strutting his way back to Feinstein's/54 Below in 'I'M BACK BITCHES' today, July 18th at 7:00pm....
Eric Anthony Lopez to Release Debut Album 21 & COUNTING
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016 21-year-old International Opera Award Nominee Eric Anthony Lopez (American Idol, Carmen-London Wimbledon, Phantom, The Jackie Mason Musical - Off Broadway, Dido & Aeneas-Birmingham Opera, Broadway's Inspirational Voices) is set to release his debut album '21 & Counting' with Alliance Entertainment a...
WICKED Surpasses PHANTOM OF THE THE OPERA at Broadway Box Office
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2017 WICKED is flying high at the Broadway box office. The long-running musical has hit $1 billion faster than any other show in Broadway history, surpassing THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Broadway box office....
Shubert Organization's Plans to Build New 45th Street Theatre Are No More
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2017 Currently, the Shubert Organization owns seventeen Broadway theatres in New York City, but for years rumors have circulated that they want to make it eighteen....
A Reunion in Rep: Jay Michaels Joins THREE BITES OF THE APPLE
by Liz Cearns - October 05, 2016 A reunion in rep: Jay Michaels joins 'Three Bites of the Apple' Robert Liebowitz' revival of some of his more recognized works has become a revival of sorts as Jay Michaels, producer and public relations executive, joins the company ... on stage....
Leslie Odom Jr. and Ben Platt Will Bring Broadway to Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2018 This year's Pre-Grammys gala, hosted by Clive Davis and the Recording Academy, will get a taste of Broadway. According to Variety, Davis revealed that the event will include a segment to honor Broadway, with performances from Tony winners Leslie Odom Jr and Ben Platt....
Jim Jefferies' Stand-Up Tour Comes To Mohegan Sun Arena
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2017 Presented by COMIX Mohegan Sun, the hilarious Jim Jefferies is set for a stand-up comedy performance in the Theater at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, October 27th....
Brandon Victor Dixon Reflects on Mike Pence's Controversial Visit to HAMILTON
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2017 In the interview, the two time Tony nominee, currently starring as Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, reflects back at a controversial visit from Vice President-elect Mike Pence last November....
Korean Theatre Director Lee Yoon-taek Arrested Over Sexual Assaults
by Alan Henry - March 23, 2018 Broadwayworld previously reported that Lee Yoon-taek, the artistic director of one of South Korea's most notable theatre companies has been accused of sexual assault and rape....
NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW PHANTOM To Play the Laurie Beechman
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016 After a successful launch earlier this year (in THE MYSTERY OF THE FAMILY JEWELS), those meddling teen detectives Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy return in an all new evening that blends theater, comedy, mystery, drag, stripping -- and disco. NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW P...
BWW Review: Kristin Chenoweth Enchants at BYU
by Tyler Hinton - May 22, 2017 Emmy and Tony-winning star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth made an emotional and entertaining Brigham Young University debut on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, 2017. The concert was presented in BYU's de Jong Concert Hall as part of its BRAVO! professional performing arts series....
IN THE HEIGHTS Adaptation Set to Get Underway This Spring; Lin-Manuel Miranda to Appear?
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2016 HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is featured on the cover of the new issue of Variety. In the feature story, the Tony Award winner speaks about his latest projects and hints that a movie musical, TV show or all-new stage show may be part of his future plans....
Cirque du Soleil Founder's Son Dies in Accident; LUZIA Shows Cancelled in San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016 Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA has been cancelled in San Francisco through Friday after the sudden death of technician Olivier Rochette, son of the company's co-founder Gilles Ste-Croix, earlier this week....
Actors' Equity Finalizes New Contract with League of Resident Theaters
by Julie Musbach - June 24, 2017 According to Variety, The Actors' Equity Association has entered into a new contract with the League of Resident Theaters (LORT). The new provisions will be enforced at the 72 around the country...
The Weisenheimers at Omaha County Playhouse On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2017 Tickets for The Weisenheimers improv group 20th reunion show are now on sale at the Omaha Community Playhouse. The group will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a one-night reunion show at the Omaha Community Playhouse on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Howard Drew Theatre...
WICKED Surpasses PHANTOM OF THE THE OPERA at Broadway Box Office
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2017 WICKED is flying high at the Broadway box office. The long-running musical has hit $1 billion faster than any other show in Broadway history, surpassing THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Broadway box office....
Acclaimed Comedian Jim Jefferies Returns to Santa Rosa This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2017 Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced that provocative comedian Jim Jefferies will return to Santa RosaSaturday, July 15, 2017 at 7 p.m. as part of his recently announced Unusual Punishment Tour. Tickets for Jim Jefferies ($39.50 - $49.50) are available beginningFriday, Ap...
Xavier Sorto Gears Up for Festival Season with 'Turn Me Up'
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2018 US based emerging talent Xavier Sorto is ending the year in style with the release of his brand new main stage banger 'Turn Me Up', and boy has he certainly delivered.... |