NAMT Announces Lineup for 20th Annual Festival at New World Stages
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 9, 2008
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the directors and preliminary casts for the eight musicals being presented at its 20th Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21, 2008
'King and I' Plays at the Cabrillo Music Theatre 10/17-10/26
by Kristin Allard - Sep 5, 2008
Cabrillo Music Theatre of Thousand Oaks, Calif proudly kicks off the new 2008-2009 season by announcing that Deborah Gibson will star in Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic, 'The King and I'. Cabrillo Music Theatre's Artistic Director Lewis Wilkenfeld will direct, while Darryl Archibald will serve as Musical Director and Conductor. The production will feature the original Jerome Robbins choreography of the 'Small House of Uncle Thomas' Ballet, recreated by Irene Cho, who performed the piece under Robbins' supervision in 'The King and I' and 'Jerome Robbins' Broadway'.
TV Exclusive: 'Broadway Loves the 80's Vol. 3' at Joe's Pub
by Eddie Varley - Aug 19, 2008
Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub presented 'Broadway Loves the 80's Vol. 3', a concert that featured your favorite Broadway stars singing their favorite hits of the 'awesomest' decade ever! BroadwayWorld TV was there to make sure you didn't miss one 'totally cool dude' moment!
A CHORUS LINE Ends Run Tonight, August 17
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 17, 2008
The current Broadway production of The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line plays its final performance on Broadway Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St).
First Photos Released Of Brian d'Arcy James As Shrek
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 13, 2008
Full casting has been confirmed for SHREK THE MUSICAL, which opens at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St) in New York City on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances begin on November 8, 2008.
'You, Nero' to Conclude Berkeley Repertory's Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2008
Today Tony Taccone, the artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, announced that the Tony Award-winning company will conclude its 2008/09 Season with the world premiere of a smart and sassy play featuring favorite local artists: 'You, Nero', a new comedy written by Amy Freed and directed by Sharon Ott.
SHN Launches 'Be the One' Competition
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008
As the new National Tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE makes its way to the Curran Theatre July 8-27, 2008, SHN has launched an online audition talent competition called 'Be The One'.
Stew, Parisse, Ikeda and Others To Join SPF Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008
The Summer Play Festival announces casting for the eagerly anticipated Summer Play Festival (SPF) now celebrating its fifth season in New York. Casts include Annie Golden, former lead singer for 'The Shirts' who has appeared in the movie HAIR; Marin Hinkle from CBS' TWO AND A HALF MEN; Annie Parisse from NBC's LAW & ORDER; Jenny Ikeda from MTC's acclaimed production of TOP GIRLS; and Dan Lauria from the long running series THE WONDER YEARS. Singer, songwriter and Tony Award winning Stew from the musical PASSING STRANGE will also be writing new music for one of the plays.
Man Of La Mancha To Run At Engeman In Northport
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008
After completing it's first season, The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is proud to announce the production of the Tony Award Winning Musical MAN OF LA MANCHA, running June 26 - August 3, 2008. The show kicks of the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport's Second Season after finishing off its First Season with their critically acclaimed production of OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY. MAN OF LA MANCHAis an Original Play by Dale Wasserman based upon his award-winning play for television titled I, DON QUIXOTE.
Broadway in Chicago Concert in the Park Announces Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2008
Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT IN THE PARK, a fantastic, free event featuring Broadway's hottest shows during the city's legendary Taste of Chicago festival.
TV TONYS 2008: Paulo Szot on his Best Actor in a Musical win!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2008
Paulo Szot won the 2008 Tony Award for best actor in musical for his portrayal of Emile de Becque in 'South Pacific'. BroadwayWorld.com's Eddie Varley and special Tony Night 2008 correspondent Laura Bell Bundy, star of the hit musical, Legally Blonde spoke with him right after his exciting win!
Masterworks Broadway Presents 'South Pacific' Podcasts
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2008
Masterworks Broadway, in celebration of the critically acclaimed 2008 Broadway Cast Recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, proudly presents new episodes of 'Masterworks Broadway Podcast Theatre,' the acclaimed podcast series.
TV: Celebrating 'A Chorus Line' On the Road
by James Sims - Jun 6, 2008
BroadwayWorld's own James Sims went backstage at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles to chat with Michael Gruber, Nikki Snelson, Denis Lambert and Emily Fletcher about the lasting impression A Chorus Line has left on Broadway and beyond and what it is like taking this production around the country...
A CHORUS LINE to Close August 17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2008
The current Broadway production of The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical A Chorus Line will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, August 17, 2008, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St).