TV: Sheik and Jarrow's WHISPER HOUSE at The Old Globe January 28, 2010We've got the first video footage from the World Premiere of Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Whisper House. Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham headlines the new musical, Sheik's follow-up to his Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway sensation, Spring Awakening.
TV: San Diego Rep Presents BOOMJanuary 21, 2010BWW TV's Audra Stafford hit the set of BOOM at San Diego REPertory theatre to interview actor Steven Lone. But the interview took an unexpected turn, when he began questioning her.
TV Exclusive: Footage from I DO! I DO! Starring Paige Davis & Patrick Page in San DiegoDecember 16, 2009There's a nice 'buzz' generating from a small production of 'I DO! I DO!' in San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, taking place in the new Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre venue. The production happened through an alchemy of perfect timing and availability for everyone involved as Lost in Yonkers, directed by Scott Schwartz was originally scheduled to be the first show in the space. The Old Globe's Louis G. Spisto brought the renovation in on time and in-budget with time to spare and had been talking for some time to both stars, who had expressed interest in the piece, which rarely gets high-profile productions.
TV: THE TEN TENORS Come to San DiegoDecember 10, 2009Internationally renowned Australian group THE TEN TENORS returns to San Diego! THE TEN TENORS HOLIDAY will feature their best-loved songs from their new album Nostalgica as well as holiday classics. BWW's Audra Stafford traveled with THE TEN TENORS as they made their rounds through the San Diego media.
TV: Frank Wildhorn on Bonnie & ClydeNovember 18, 2009BroadwayWorld.com's Audra Stafford sat down this week with composer Frank Wildhorn to get the full scoop on the world-premiere production of Bonnie & Clyde, now at the La Jolla Playhouse.
TV: Celebrating CHER in Las Vegas!November 6, 2009BWW TV's Audra Stafford visited the 'Cher' show at the Colosseum in Las Vegas and filed in with this fun segment on the timeless allure of the one and only CHER!
Photo Flash: THE SEAFARER at San Diego REPertory TheatreNovember 5, 2009San Diego REPertory Theatre proudly presents THE SEAFARER, the unforgettable comic-drama that has become a holiday hit on American stages across the country since its Broadway debut in 2007. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, this rousing drama recounts the story of four lifelong friends who get together on Christmas Eve and end up making a bet with the devil in disguise. Written by one of Ireland's most celebrated young playwrights, Conor McPherson, THE SEAFARER transports audiences to a bungalow just north of Dublin, a magical part of the world where the natural and the supernatural live side by side with the hard-living working man.
TV: Backstage with THE LION KING Tour!November 1, 2009BWW TV's Audra Stafford takes you on a very special trip backstage in this exciting new segment as she gets up close and personal with the productions puppets!
TV: LE REVE - Behind the Scenes!October 24, 2009Wynn Las Vegas and DRAGONE have redefined the traditional theatrical experience with 'Le Reve' (The Dream), the evocative aqua spectacle in-the-round. The show features an ambitious blend of aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography and outrageous antics from the colorful characters.
TV: Las Vegas' PHANTOM Fans WeekSeptember 24, 2009Phantom Fans from all around the globe gathered in Las Vegas to take part in the first ever Phantom Fans Week. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the most well known musical masterpiece of all time like never before was not to be missed. BWW TV's Audra Stafford slipped 'behind the mask' to bring you all the 'PHANTOM' filled action!
TV: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT Hits San Diego!September 8, 2009Directed by Tony Award®-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot.
TV: San Diego Gets 'WICKED' For EqualitySeptember 2, 2009San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders made a visit yesterday to WICKED and posed for a photo with the cast onstage as they took a break from their rehearsal schedule. He recognized Production Stage Manager and SD native Peter Van Dyke and the cast for their national efforts for equality - especially the Fundraising Benefit 'DEFYING INEQUALITY,' that took place at the BIRCH THEATRE on Monday, August 24!