Michael Berry News

When 18-year old Orange High School senior Miles Sternfeld began preparing for his senior project, he knew exactly what he wanted to do: bring Broadway to Cleveland. And that's exactly what he's done. With the help of mentor, Sean Szaller (who also serves as the production's musical director), Sternfeld set out to produce a one-night only benefit performance of 'The Who's Tommy' which, coincidentally, was the first full blown musical he was in as a child. Miles was also very clear that he wanted all proceeds from this production to benefit Broadway Cares - and Joe Norton at BC/EFA was happy to jump on board to offer his support.

When 18-year old Orange High School senior Miles Sternfeld began preparing for his senior project, he knew exactly what he wanted to do: bring Broadway to Cleveland. And that's exactly what he's done. With the help of mentor, Sean Szaller (who also serves as the production's musical director), Sternfeld set out to produce a 1-night only benefit performance of "The Who's Tommy" which, coincidentally, was the first full blown musical he was in as a child. Miles was also very clear that he wanted all proceeds from this production to benefit Broadway Cares - and Joe Norton at BC/EFA was happy to jump on board to offer his support.

Michael Kors and Halle Berry are teaming up to raise awareness and funds for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Kors previously announced his exclusive partnership with WFP in January.

Producers Kevin McCollum (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, The Drowsy Chaperone), Doug Morris (Chairman and CEO of SONY Music Entertainment) and Berry Gordy will present MOTOWN The Musical, based on the life of iconic Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open in the Spring of 2013 on Broadway at a Nederlander Theatre to be announced. Music legend Berry Gordy is looking for a super-talented African-American young man (age 8-11) to play the multiple roles of young MICHAEL JACKSON, little STEVIE WONDER and pre-teen BERRY GORDY in MOTOWN The Musical, coming to Broadway in 2013.

How I Got Stuck at NYMF...

The New York Music Theater Festival can easily be considered a harbor for the freshest talents in musical theater. Over a period of several weeks, an astonishing number of musical productions are presented on vest pocket stages throughout New York City. As is often the case with harbors, there is a confluence of talent feeding into it. Not only is this talent from all over the nation, but it ranges from the youngest to the most experienced and they all converge on the city for this event.

Danny Bolero (Broadway's In The Heights), Mel Johnson Jr. (Broadway's The Lion King, Hot Feet, The Rink), Beth McVey (Broadway's Beauty and the Beast, 42nd Street, Nine), ANITA WELCH (Avenue Q National Tour), Tim Young (Broadway's Next To Normal) and EJ ZIMMERMAN (Avenue Q National Tour) will star in Riley Thomas' subway tuner STUCK in the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal below!

DANNY BOLERO (Broadway's In The Heights), MEL JOHNSON JR. (Broadway's The Lion King, Hot Feet, The Rink), BETH McVEY (Broadway's Beauty and the Beast, 42nd Street, Nine), ANITA WELCH (Avenue Q National Tour), TIM YOUNG (Broadway's Next To Normal) and EJ ZIMMERMAN (Avenue Q National Tour) will star in RILEY THOMAS' subway tuner STUCK in the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Dark Prophet Productions will present the New York premiere of Stuck, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Riley Thomas. Stuck centers on six strangers trapped on a stalled New York City subway who discover they're not so different after all. It will be presented at the 45th Street Theater as part of the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

END OF THE RAINBOW made its Broadway premiere last night, April 2, at the Belasco Theatre. Afterwards, BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's opening night party!

Spamalot, the hit Broadway show that's been captivating audiences around the country, was back in Omaha this past weekend to delight the Orpheum audiences with its award winning comedy and lively musical numbers. BWW in Omaha columnist Analisa Swerczek had a chance to sit down with one of the shows main actors, Michael J Berry, who plays Patsy on the Spamalot National Tour 2011, and ask him a little about himself, as well as about this wonderful show.

The 10th annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival hits the shores of Coney Island from Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th.

The 10th annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival hits the shores of Coney Island from Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th.

According to a new season announcement from Broadway/San Diego, a National tour of the Broadway sensation 'Next To Normal' is headed to the Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego for a limited engagement run from January 18 to 23, 2011. The announcement from Broadway/San Diego reads, 'And don't miss NEXT TO NORMAL; a thrilling emotional powerhouse about a loving family trying to take care of themselves and each other; the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone)."

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that come next month, Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL may welcome a new, real life couple into the roles of Diana and Dan. Sarah Uriarte Berry (The Light in the Piazza, Taboo), is now preparing to understudy Diana when regular understudy Jessica Phillips is on vacation the week of February 15. The role of Diana will continue to be played by Tony-winner Alice Ripley. Her husband, Michael Berry, currently understudies Dan and Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine. If all aligns, the couple could appear opposite one another during that week.

Weekend Movie Box Office Update: October 30 - November 1, 2009

Weekend Movie Box Office Update: October 23 - October 25, 2009

Weekend Movie Box Office Update: October 16 - October 18, 2009

Estimated Weekend Movie Box Office: October 16 - October 18, 2009

Richard Stevens presents two staged readings of Stephen Calmson's new play COLLABORATION: A PLAY ABOUT A MUSICAL on April 21 and 22 at St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th St.).