BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! Wins it All at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre
Thursday night's opening of MAMMA MIA! at Nebraska Wesleyan's McDonald Theatre was a party in the Greek Isles. The extremely enthusiastic crowd of mostly college aged people vociferously approved this romp through ABBA's memorable music. Chest booming laughter, screams, and hoots resounded through the house. But it was all good... because it is all good.
TV Exclusive: Missouri State University Grads and Alumni Meet at Broadway Sessions!
The Bears from Missouri State University roared loud and proud at Broadway Sessions recently. 2018 Musical Theatre grads were joined by talented alumni for an unforgettable night of music and merriment. Enjoy highlights from performances by Dear Evan Hansen's Nicole Van Giesen, Hamilton's Antuan Raimone and Broadway veteran and Broadway Dolls founder Hollie Howard (Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Annie Get Your Gun).
Photo Flash: Original HAIRSPRAY Cast Reunites at Broadway Belts for PFF
On March 12, Broadway Belts for PFF! featured a "Sweet Sixteen" reunion of the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray. Broadway's Julie Halston emceed the evening, joined by Broadway stars Bryan Terrell Clark, Robert Creighton, Stephanie Gibson, Lesli Margherita and New York Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominee Bernie Williams.
Starry Alum Celebrate MSU At Broadway Sessions
BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, March 15th, Broadway Sessions welcomes the 2018 graduating MT class from Missouri State University alongside successful MSU alumni.
Stephanie Gibson and Chester Gregory Will Join BROADWAY BELTS For PFF!
Stephanie Gibson (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Chester Gregory (Motown: The Musical) will join the star-studded list of performers at this year's Broadway Belts for PFF!, hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston. The event will take place on Monday, March 12 at The Edison Ballroom. This once-in-a-lifetime event is sold out. Click here to make a donation to the event.
Harvey Fierstein, Andrew Rannells, Jackie Hoffman, and More Celebrate HAIRSPRAY's Sweet 16
This year's Broadway Belts for PFF!, hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston, will be an even bigger celebration as Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman bring together members of the original Broadway cast of Hairspray to celebrate its 'Sweet 16.' The HairspraySweet 16 segment will honor Margo Lion, a lead producer on the original production, for her theatrical career and her support for Broadway Belts for PFF! and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This once-in-a-lifetime event is exclusively available through sponsorship opportunities that can be purchased at www.BroadwayBeltsforPFF.org.
Photo Coverage: Backstage at The Rockers on Broadway Halloween Spooktacular!
ROCKERS ON BROADWAY - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, the latest edition of Broadway's favorite benefit Rock and Roll concert series, took place yesterday at the Midtown Theatre at the HA! Comedy Club (163 West 46th Street, NYC) with shows at 7PM and 10PM. Proceeds beneitted The Broadway Dreams Foundation, Broadway in South Africa and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Tracee Beazer, Tracy Jai Edwards Lead TOUR DE FIERCE At NYMF
Broadway's Tracee Beazer (Memphis, The Wedding Singer, All Shook Up), Tracy Jai Edwards (Hairspray, Legally Blonde), Hollie Howard (Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Annie Get Your Gun), Robyn Hurder (Grease, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Gabrielle Ruiz (In the Heights, A Chorus Line) and Chelsea Morgan Stock (The Little Mermaid, Baby, It's You!) will make up the cast of the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival premiere of The Broadway Dolls in TOUR DE FIERCE! ‘The Broadway Dolls' was created by Broadway veteran (and cast member) Hollie Howard in 2007, and Tour De Fierce is co-conceived, designed, and helmed by Broadway Dolls Artistic Director, Joey Murray.
Beazer, Howard, Hurder et al. Set for NYMF Premiere of TOUR DE FIERCE
Broadway's Tracee Beazer (Memphis, The Wedding Singer, All Shook Up), Tr acy J ai Edwards (Hairspray, Legally Blonde), Hollie Howard (Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Annie Get Your Gun), Robyn Hur der (Grease, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Gabr ielle Ruiz (In the Heights, A Chorus Line) and Chelsea Mor gan Stock (The Little Mermaid, Baby, It's You!) will make up the cast of the 2011 New York Musical Theater Festival premiere of The Broadway Dolls in TOUR DE FIERCE! The Broadway Dolls was created by Broadway veteran (and cast member) Hollie Howard in 2007, and Tour De Fierce is co-conceived, designed, and helmed by Broadway Dolls Artistic Director, Joey Murray. The show will have a six-performance run from October 11th thru October 16th at the 47th Str eet Theatre.