'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 12th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 12, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 2011 BWW Chicago Awards, new facilities for Black Ensemble Theater, Stage 773 and Light Opera Works, plus an overview of year-end Loop musical productions and more...
MAMMA MIA! Returns to the Fox Theatre 11/2-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 10, 2011
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Atlanta in November as a special to the Broadway Across America - Atlanta 2011-12 season.
Cast Announced for Musical Theatre West's HAIRSPRAY, 10/28 - 11/13
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2011
Musical Theatre West is proud to announce that it will open its 59th Season with the mega-hit HAIRSPRAY at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. HAIRSPRAY previews October 28 and runs for fourteen performances through November 13, 2011
Next Broadway Star Quarterfinals to be Held 10/4
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 27, 2011
Next Broadway Star Quarterfinals will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 between 6-8pm at the McDonald's store on 220 West 42nd Street, New York. Broadway.tv has joined forces with McDonald's 42nd Street store, in hosting the biggest talent competition Broadway has ever seen.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes To Cleveland 11/8-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2011
The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, arrives at PlayhouseSquare November 8 - 20, 2011, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Kicks Off Hennepin Theatre Trust’s 2011/12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 26, 2011
La Cage Aux Folles, starring film and TV actor George Hamilton and two-time Tony Award nominee and St. Paul native Christopher Sieber, runs at the State Theatre Oct. 18-23, 2011, kicking off Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2011/12 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season.
Marcelo Guzzo Opens in SOUTH PACIFIC at Boston Opera House
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2011
NETworks Presentations presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, which launches its national tour at the Boston Opera House for one week only, today through October 2, 2011.
STOMP Returns To Calgary, Tix On Sale 9/26
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 26, 2011
STOMP, the international sensation, is making its triumphant return to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 22-27, 2011.
New Season of Broadway Confidential Kicks Off In October
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2011
Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced a new season of Broadway Confidential, a series of engaging talks by local experts delving into the background of the musicals coming to the Orpheum and State Theatres during the 2011/12 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season.
Kravis Center Begins Star Packed Season With Public Ticket Sale Day
by Beau Higgins - Sep 22, 2011
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performance Arts will kick off its star-packed and show-filled 20th anniversary season with Public Ticket Sale Day & Open House. The exciting and eclectic array of international artists and attractions from every discipline slated to appear at the Kravis Center include Broadway legend Bernadette Peters, talk show champion Larry King, song stylist supreme Diana Krall, the renowned Joffrey Ballet, inimitable funnymen Dennis Miller, Martin Short and Larry the Cable Guy and such major Kravis On Broadway hits as THE ADDAMS FAMILY, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton, HAIR, COME FLY AWAY and LES MISÉRABLES. *
Kravis Center Begins Star Packed Season With Public Ticket Sale Day
by Beau Higgins - Sep 17, 2011
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performance Arts will kick off its star-packed and show-filled 20th anniversary season with Public Ticket Sale Day & Open House. The exciting and eclectic array of international artists and attractions from every discipline slated to appear at the Kravis Center include Broadway legend Bernadette Peters, talk show champion Larry King, song stylist supreme Diana Krall, the renowned Joffrey Ballet, inimitable funnymen Dennis Miller, Martin Short and Larry the Cable Guy and such major Kravis On Broadway hits as THE ADDAMS FAMILY, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton, HAIR, COME FLY AWAY and LES MISÉRABLES. *
STOMP Returns To Calgary, Tix On Sale 9/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2011
STOMP, the international sensation, is making its triumphant return to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 22-27, 2011.
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season
by Beau Higgins - Sep 15, 2011
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season A Sizzling Line Up of Smash Broadway Hits, Comedy Giants and Rock, Pop & Classical Music Superstars
Joshua Bell, Chris Botti, Cleveland Orchestra,
Larry King, Kings of Salsa,
Patti LaBelle, Larry the Cable Guy,
Huey Lewis & The News, Matisyahu,
Dennis Miller, Bernadette Peters,
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman, Diana Krall, Martin Short, Wanda Sykes,
&
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, DAMN YANKEES,
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, FOREVER TANGO, HAIR,
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, LES MISÉRABLES,
MAMMA MIA!, MY FAIR LADY, SOUTH PACIFIC
And So Much More!
STAGE TUBE: Inside Christopher Gattelli’s NEWSIES Choreography
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2011
DanceOn, the YouTube partnership channel exclusive to dance videos, released an inside look at the spectacular dancing in the world premiere of Newsies the Musical at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Cast members Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Evan Kasprzak of So You Think You Can Dance discuss Christopher Gattelli's athletic choreography and what it means to be in a cult classic. Plus hear from Christopher and Newsies director Jeff Calhoun about their triple threat cast. Newsises begins previews on September 15, 2011 and runs through October 16, 2011.
Marcelo Guzzo To Lead SOUTH PACIFIC In Boston 9/27-10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2011
NETworks Presentations presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, which launches its national tour at the Boston Opera House, for one week only September 27 - October 2, 2011.
Jason Graae Salutes Jerry Herman in PERFECT HERMANY, 10/18-25
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 12, 2011
Jason Graae, the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award winner and Broadway and cabaret star, will bring his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, 'PERFECT HERMANY' to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on October 18-25, 2011. Performances will be October 18, 18 and 24th at 7 PM and October 25 at 9:30 PM. There is a $20 cover and two drink minimum. Reservations (212) 695-6909.