Garage Rock Musical 'The Next Big Thing' Opens July 19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2008
A world premiere garage rock musical with music and lyrics by members of indie band Breech is set to rock Hollywood this summer. The Next Big Thing, with book by Jeff Favre and music and lyrics by Breech's Missy Gibson and Mike Flanagan, opens on Saturday, July 19 and continues through August 16 at art/works Theatre on Santa Monica Boulevard.
9 to 5 Begins Previews On 3/24 at Marquis Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008
Producer Robert Greenblatt announced today that 9 To 5: The Musical, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, will begin previews on Broadway Tuesday, March 24, 2009, and will open Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. The musical's book by Patricia Resnick is based on her original story and screenplay for the smash 1980 film comedy.
Garage Rock Musical 'The Next Big Thing' Opens July 19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2008
A world premiere garage rock musical with music and lyrics by members of indie band Breech is set to rock Hollywood this summer. The Next Big Thing, with book by Jeff Favre and music and lyrics by Breech's Missy Gibson and Mike Flanagan, opens on Saturday, July 19 and continues through August 16 at art/works Theatre on Santa Monica Boulevard.
Review: 'Todd' Tour Triumphant, Now and Forever
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 26, 2008
The current national tour of the Stephen Sondheim/Hugh Wheeler musical 'Sweeney Todd' blew into the Windy City for a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this week, revealing that the show is so strong as originally written that almost any style of storytelling will reveal its truths. If this fact doesn't mark the show as a true performing arts masterwork, then I don't know how anything else could. This show, and this metaphor-laden production of it, are miraculous in their revealing of the human condition.
Jim Brickman Releases 'Homecoming' New Holiday CD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2007
On September 25, 2007, Brickman released his most diverse holiday collection yet, 'Homecoming' on SLG Records, an inspired triptych of original compositions and instrumental covers that promises to toast the seasonal embers.
Galati & Murakami Shake Berkeley Rep with 'after the quake'
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 7, 2007
This October, Berkeley is the epicenter of Bay Area drama when Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati brings after the quake to Berkeley Repertory Theatre; performed on the Thrust Stage beginning previews October 12, opening October 17 and runs through November 25.
LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2007
The 2007 LA Stage Alliance Ovation nominees have been announced. Celebrating excellence in Los Angeles Theatre, the awards will be presented on November 12 at 7:30PM at The Orpheum Theatre (842 S. Broadway, Downtown LA).
Scott Bakula to Star in No Strings at Reprise! in L.A.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2007
Golden Globe-award winner and Emmy and Tony-nominated actor Scott Bakula, who starred on Broadway in Romance/Romance and has thrilled TV audiences with his series 'Quantum Leap' and 'Enterprise,' will star as David in the final Reprise! Broadway's Best production of its 2006-2007 season - Richard Rodgers's 2962 musical No Strings, running May 8th through 20th.
Diahann Carroll Extends at Feinstein's through March 24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2007
FEINSTEIN'S AT THE REGENCY continues its Spring 2007 season with the return engagement of award-winning entertainer DIAHANN CARROLL. The new show, 'Both Sides Now' - featuring songs and stories from her legendary career - has been extended by popular demand another week to March 24
Graff, Gets, Callaway Set for Reprise! Elegies in LA
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2006
A starry cast--including Liz Callaway, Randy Graff and Malcolm Gets--has been assembled to headline the Reprise! Broadway's Best 'Marvelous Musical Mondays' staged concert presentation of William Finn's Elegies: A Song Cycle