Photo Coverage: Karen Ziemba, Jeffry Denman & More Sing Jerome Kern at 92Yby Stephen Sorokoff - May 9, 2013The greatest songwriters revered him. And his songs-from 'All the Things You Are' to 'The Way You Look Tonight'-remain a vital part of our cultural conversation. It is no accident that Jerome Kern is also known as 'The Dean.' Author and Lyrics & Lyricists series artistic director Deborah Grace Winer takes the helm as artistic director/writer/host for The Song is You: Jerome Kern Coast to Coast, which continues tonight, on May 6. Winer is joined by vocalists Karrin Allyson, Debby Boone, Jeffry Denman, bassist Jay Leonhart, Howard McGillin, Paula West and Karen Ziemba, with special guest Barbara Carroll. Check out photos from the cencert below! (more...)
ATC Announces 2013-14 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013American Theater Company proudly announces Season 29, which kicks off with the tour of its critically-acclaimed production of columbinus to ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage; followed by the holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Playand a special subscriber-only production of The Wizard of Oz: A Radio Play, both directed by ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. The season continues with the Chicago Premiere of Stephen Karam's 2012 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sons of the Prophet directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. Closing out the 29th Season, Paparelli will direct the previously announced, restored and revised version of the classic American rock musical Hair. Following the success of The Original Grease, Paparelli now teams up with Hair co-creator James Rado to restore original material from the 1968 off-Broadway production that hasn't been seen in 45 years. (more...)
CLYBOURNE PARK Headlines Premiere Stages' 2013 Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013Premiere Stages has announced its 2013 season, featuring an expanded lineup of award-winning premieres by emerging and established playwrights, theatre performances for young audiences, captivating summer camps for middle-school and high-school students, and collaborations with like-minded organizations, both on and off campus. (more...)
Photo Flash: More Photos of Andrea McArdle and Cast in Media Theatre's MAMEby BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013The Media Theatre's production of the classic musical 'Mame' is currently playing through May 19. The show stars legendary Tony nominee Andrea McArdle in the title role. Jesse Clinedirects the regional revival. We previously posted a sneak peek here. Check out additional photos below! (more...)
Blackman and Attwater To Star In UK Tour Of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERSby BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013Sam Attwater and Helena Blackman will star in a stunning new version of the classic musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. (more...)
Windmill Theatre Presents BIG BAD WOLF, 7/6-7/13by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013Windmill continues its mission to create great theatre that engages children and family audiences with its latest home-grown production Big Bad Wolf. Set to premiere during the July school holidays from 6 - 13 July in the Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre, the show is suitable for ages five and over. (more...)
Shakespeare on the Sound to Stage AS YOU LIKE IT, 6/13-30by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013Connecticut's premier outdoor Shakespeare will present As You Like It, June 13-30, 2013. The show is one of Shakespeare's most beloved and pastoral comedies. Claire Shannon Kelly, currently the Director of Youth Programming for Shakespeare on the Sound and the director of the company's touring educational program, 'Speaking Daggers,' will direct. Kelly previously worked at the Ordway Theater, the Guthrie Theater, the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and the George Street Playhouse. She is a resident of New Canaan. (more...)
THE WIZARD OF OZ Opens Tomorrow Night at Boulder's Dinner Theatreby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Click your heels together and join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion as they journey off to see the Wizard through the magical Land of Oz. In their search for their heart's desires, they encounter the inhabitants of Oz: Munchkins, Crows, Trees, Poppies, Winkies, Flying Monkeys, and a few witches, and learn that no matter how far our journeys take us - there's no place like home. Playing at Boulder's Dinner Theatre, The Wizard of Oz runs all summer long, tomorrow, May 18 - August 31, 2013. (more...)
Minnetonka Theatre's 9 TO 5 Opens 7/19by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013Tickets are now on sale for Minnetonka Theatre's summer production of 9 to 5 - The Musical, presented on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage July 19- August 3. Based on the hit 20th Century Fox Picture, the story follows three female coworkers as they join forces in the late '70s to get even with their "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" boss after he pushes them past their limits. (more...)
THE WIZARD OF OZ Opens May 31 at the Omaha Community Playhouseby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will produce the family classic The Wizard of Oz May 31-June 30, 2013. (more...)
Julie Benko Plays Don't Tell Mama, 5/24by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Julie Benko reprises her cabaret act Wandering Star: Tales of the Road at New York City's legendary Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street, Manhattan) on Friday, May 24th at 7:30 PM. (more...)
North Shore Music Theatre Announces 2013 Scheduleby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013The award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT), under the leadership of owner and producer Bill Hanney, has announced an exciting schedule of popular musicals, celebrity concerts and entertaining children's shows. Five-show Subscription packages, three-show Trio packages and individual tickets for all musicals, celebrity concerts and kids' shows are currently on sale. (more...)
Regional Theater of the Week: Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls, SDby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: The Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (more...)
SJStage Announces 2013 Bay Area HS Musical Theartre Stage Top Honor Nomineesby BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013San Jose Stage Company has announced the nominations for the 2013 Bay Area High School Musical Theatre Stage Top Honor Awards. (more...)
BWW Exclusive: Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in The Muny's MARY POPPINS!by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013The Muny announced principal casting for the sixth show of its fantastic 95th Season, Disney and Cameron Mackinstosh's Mary Poppins the Musical, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Mary Poppins the Musical is sponsored by Ameren. (more...)
APAC Announces BLOOD BROTHERS Extensionby Kelsey Denette - May 14, 2013THE ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (APAC) is pleased to announce the one-week extension of Willy Russell's (Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) BLOOD BROTHERS, musical staging by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Julianne B. Merrill, and directed by Tom Wojtunik. After playing to sold-out audiences and receiving critical acclaim, such as John Simon remarking, 'A tasteful revival of a worthwhile show, which you will want to catch whether or not you have seen the musical before,' BLOOD BROTHERS will extend a week at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102. Entrance on 30th Road). Performances began Thursday, May 2 and will now continue through Saturday, May 25. Opening Night was Saturday, May4 (8 p.m.). (more...)
Jewel Tweets About Sondheim; Up For INTO THE WOODS?by Pat Cerasaro - May 13, 2013Internationally recognized pop/folk music superstar Jewel has taken to Twitter to muse on a particularly intriguing topic - singing the music of Stephen Sondheim, specifically the tricky 'On The Steps Of The Palace' from the master's multi-Tony Award-winning 1988 musical INTO THE WOODS. (more...)
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, May 11 - Mother's Day Edition with KINKY BOOTS, CHICAGO, NEWSIES and More!by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2013It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Mother's Day SIPs from Kinky Boots, CHICAGO, NEWSIES and more, plus the cast of NICE WORK channeling THE GREAT GATSBY, the return of SIP 'co-founders' Max von Essen and Andrew Keenan-Bolger to the game, and shots from THE BOOK OF MORMON, MATILDA, ANN, MOTOWN, F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, WICKED, LES MISERABLES, THE LION KING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JERSEY BOYS, BROADWAY BARES, MAME, The Wizard of Oz in Toronto and more! (more...)
Russell Grant to Host IVOR NOVELLO AND THE GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL at St. James Studio, June 23by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013Russell Grant and Musical Director and former member of Only Men Aloud, Ross Leadbeater invite you to a 'Glamorous Night' in celebration of Ivor Novello - the most successful British musical theatre composer of the first half of the 20th century. Ivor Novello and the Great British Musical plays at St James Studio - London's newest and hottest theatre venue - for one night only on Sunday 23rd June at 7:30pm. (more...)
New Subscriptions for ASU Gammage Go On Sale 5/13by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013New subscriptions to the 2013-2014 Broadway Across America - Arizona season at ASU Gammage in Tempe go on sale May 13. It will be a Broadway extravaganza with a seven-show series and three special engagements. The top touring market has done it again bringing some of the biggest Broadway hits to town including EVITA, THE GERSHWINS' PORGY & BESS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, ONCE as well as the long awaited return of JERSEY BOYS and DISNEY'S THE LION KING. (more...)
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