Musically Human Theatre to Present SPRING AWAKENING & PASSING STRANGE in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015
Musically Human Theatre, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director David Norwood, announces its 2015 Season - the Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening, Passing Strange and a musical revue Our Time, to be presented at the Chain Theatre, 21-28 45 RD Long Island City, NY.
The Theater People Podcast Releases Live Show with Laura Osnes, Ellyn Marie Marsh
by Matt Tamanini - Jan 25, 2015
On Monday January 26, 2015, the Theater People Podcast will release their 30th episode which was recorded live at Fontana's Bar in New York City as part of the NYC Podfest. For the event, Theater People welcomed back two time Tony nominee Laura Osnes (CINDERELLA, BONNIE & CLYDE) and KINKY BOOTS favorite Ellyn Marie Marsh. Laura talked about life after CINDERELLA, the roles she auditioned for but didn't get to play, starring in the upcoming CAROUSEL, raps Lin-Manuel Miranda style, and cruises hilariously through a lightening round. Ellyn Marie Marsh performs a hilarious excerpt from her sold out 54 Below debut solo show 'Inappropriate.'
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Begins Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2015
Paper Mill Playhouse presents its winter comedy, Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. This touching and wickedly hysterical Tony Award-winning best play features Broadway, television and film veterans: Philippe Bowgen (Spike), Gina Daniels (Cassandra), Carolyn McCormick (Masha), Mark Nelson (Vanya), Michele Pawk (Sonia) and Jamie Ann Romero (Nina). Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will be directed by Don Stephenson. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, January 21 through February 15, 2015. The official press opening night is Sunday, January 25, at 7:00pm.
John Tiffany-Helmed LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Makes American Debut at St. Ann's Warehouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2015
St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back the National Theatre of Scotland, director John Tiffany and associate director Steven Hoggett for the American Premiere of Let the Right One In, which Jack Thorne adapted for the stage from John Ajvide Lindqvist's novel and screenplay, and which garnered tremendous acclaim on London's West End earlier in 2014.
MAMMA MIA! Comes to Austin Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2015
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Bass Concert Hall in January 2015. Performances begin tonight, January 20 and run through January 25.
MAMMA MIA! Coming to Morrison Center, 3/17-18
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2015
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Morrison Center in 2015. Performances begin on March 17th and run through March 18th at the Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane.
AMERICAN IDIOT Opens 2/12 at Shadowbox Live
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015
Shadowbox Live has announced their next musical production, Green Day's American Idiot, opening February 12th at the Shadowbox Live Building at 503 S. Front Street!
TV: ONCE Cast Reunites for Fare-Thee-Well Concert- Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2015
The Best Musical Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning global sensation Once played its final Broadway performance earlier this week on January 4, 2015. The musical played 1,167 performances and 22 previews. Ben Hope, was a part of the show for three years and is a standby for 'Guy,' put together a Goodbye Concert for the show that was held at the Highline Ballroom on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015. The concert featured performances of original music from a variety of cast members, as well as a performance from Hope and his band, the Uptown Outfit. BroadwayWorld brings you concert highlights below!
Deaf West's Michael Arden-Helmed SPRING AWAKENING to Return This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2015
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts ('The Wallis'), Deaf West Theatre and Cody Lassen present the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening for a limited 22-performance engagement Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, June 7, 2015 (press opening May 28) in the Bram Goldsmith Theater.
Rebecca Naomi Jones, Bobby Steggert & More Will Lead Signature Theatre's BIG LOVE
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2015
Signature Theatre has announced casting is confirmed and tickets are now on sale for BIG LOVE by Charles Mee, directed by Tina Landau. All tickets for the initial run of the production are $25 as part of the Signature Ticket Initiative: A Generation of Access. The production runs February 3 through March 15, 2015 with a February 23 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Paul Alexander Nolan, Jessie Fisher and the Cast of ONCE Say 'Fare Thee Well' at the Highline Ballroom Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2015
'Fare Thee Well,' a goodbye concert for Broadway's ONCE, which closed on Sunday, January 4, will feature stars Paul Alexander Nolan, Jessie Fisher, and more at the Highline Ballroom tonight, January 6, 2015.
THE ILLUSIONISTS Bring Magic to the Kennedy Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2015
The Kennedy Center presents The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible in the Kennedy Center Opera House from tonight, January 6-11, 2015. Direct from Broadway, the production comes to the Kennedy Center as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and MagicSpace Entertainment, the production is conceived by Simon Painter. The show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward, and creative director Jim Millan. The press opening night is Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
BWW Flashback: Falling Slowly... ONCE Ends Run on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 4, 2015
The Best Musical Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning global sensation Once will play its final Broadway performance today, January 4, 2015. As of that date, the musical will have played 1,167 performances and 22 previews. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the musical's start on Broadway!
Paper Mill Playhouse Extends ELF into 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 18, 2014
Paper Mill Playhouse released a block of great seats today for its holiday musical, Elf, for the week following Christmas. Expanded availability includes performances from December 27, 2014 through January 4, 2015. Based on the 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, Elf has a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Elf is directed by Eric Ankrim and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Elf runs eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through January 4, 2015. Elf has been playing to many sold-out houses since November 26. Tickets may be purchased by calling 973.376.4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.PaperMill.org.
Alysha Umphress & Jeff Blumenkrantz to Celebrate Release of New Album at Birdland
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 18, 2014
Alysha Umphress, currently starring in the new Broadway revival of ON THE TOWN, and Tony Award-nominated composer and performer Jeff Blumenkrantz will celebrate their new album, I've Been Played: Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz with a concert at Birdland (315 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036) on January 5, 2015 at 7pm. Tickets are available now at www.birdlandjazz.com.
Michele Pawk, Carolyn McCormick & More to Star in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2014
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for its winter comedy, Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. This touching and wickedly hysterical Tony Award-winning best play features Broadway, television and film veterans: Philippe Bowgen (Spike), Gina Daniels (Cassandra), Carolyn McCormick (Masha), Mark Nelson (Vanya), Michele Pawk (Sonia) and Jamie Ann Romero (Nina). Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will be directed by Don Stephenson. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from January 21 through February 15, 2015. The official press opening night is Sunday, January 25, at 7:00pm. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2014-2015 Season is sponsored by Investors Bank.