Brent Barrett News

The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress).

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

Reprise Theatre Company presents Audra McDonald in Concert for one performance only on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Audra McDonald is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Stage and screen star Obba Babatunde will return to the CHICAGO stage next week as Billy Flynn while Brent Barrett (who re-assumed the role last fall) is on vacation. His run will last from January 10 - January 17. Brent Barrett will return on January 18.

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will reach yet another major milestone when it becomes the sixth-longest running production in Broadway history, surpassing Beauty and the Beast with a total of 5,462 performances!

It has been confirmed that former Destiny's Child songbird Michelle Williams is Chicago-bound. Williams will portray the wannabe star-turned-murderess Roxie Hart for a limited run from February 8 to March 28. Williams will be taking over the role from Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, who debuted in the revival on December 1.

A look back at some of the most exciting curtain calls of 2009!

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The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Carousel,' January 26 to February 7 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Alexandra Silber stars as Julie Jordan, direct from her critically acclaimed portrayal of Julie Jordan in 'Carousel' at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End (TMA Award - Best Actress). Silber is joined by Robert Patteri as Billy Bigelow ('Scarlet Pimpernel,' 'Beauty and the Beast'.) Veteran character actor M. Emmet Walsh appears as the Starkeeper. Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Court, will direct, with choreography by Lee Martino and musical direction by Darryl Archibald.

BroadwayWorld has been running the very popular Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on its radio station for several years. And up until now, if you wanted to SEE the show you either had to come to the live show in NYC or order a copy online. The raw, funny and insightful interview program really has no equal which is why it's on many of our readers wish lists year after year as something they'd love to be able to watch on demand. As it's the holiday season - BroadwayWorld is pleased to grant that wish to you! Beginning in 2010, BroadwayWorld.com and Seth's Broadway Chatterbox have teamed up again to not only bring you the show via the radio station - but with full length videos - right here on the site! To kick things off before the 'official' launch, we thought you'd enjoy this recent interview with Brent Barrett - currently starring in CHICAGO!

Birdland was the place to get into the holiday spirit on Monday night, as Brent Barrett celebrated his new Christmas CD, 'Christmas Mornings,' Jason Robert Brown and his 'belting freaks' packed the room once again, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party brought the Broadway, jazz and cabaret crowds together!

Brent Barrett opened a 2-night run of 'Christmas Mornings' at the Broadway at Birdland concert series last night, with show-folk like David Zippel, Karen Ziemba and the legandary Julie Wilson cheering him on! The follow-up show is tonight at 7pm. These two very special concerts celebrate the release of his new holiday cd, CHRISTMAS MORNINGS.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce that Broadway's BRENT BARRETT will be performing two very special concerts to celebrate the release of his new holiday cd, CHRISTMAS MORNINGS. The shows, part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, will take place on Sunday, December 13 at 6pm, and Monday, December 14 at 7pm.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce that Broadway's BRENT BARRETT will be performing two very special concerts to celebrate the release of his new holiday cd, CHRISTMAS MORNINGS. The shows, part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, will take place on Sunday, December 13 at 6pm, and Monday, December 14 at 7pm.

Brent Barrett, currently of Broadway's Chicago, will play a two-night concert event at Birdland to celebrate the release of his album 'Christmas Mornings' on December 13th and 14th. The album is produced by Kritzerland Records and is available for purchase now through their website. Albums will ship in the first week of December.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce that Broadway's BRENT BARRETT will be performing two very special concerts to celebrate the release of his new holiday cd, CHRISTMAS MORNINGS. The shows, part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, will take place on Sunday, December 13 at 6pm, and Monday, December 14 at 7pm.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce that Broadway's BRENT BARRETT will be performing two very special concerts to celebrate the release of his new holiday cd, CHRISTMAS MORNINGS. The shows, part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, will take place on Sunday, December 13 at 6pm, and Monday, December 14 at 7pm.

Brent Barrett, currently of Broadway's Chicago, will play a two-night concert event at Birdland to celebrate the release of his album 'Christmas Mornings' on December 13th and 14th. The album is produced by Kritzerland Records and is available for purchase now through their website. Albums will ship in the first week of December.

Last week boasted plenty of familiar faces onstage at Birdland in New York City. Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch performed an 8-show run at the historic music room, composer Scott Alan hosted a concert of his songs with a starry cast, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party was the place to be for Broadway and jazz types to show their stuff!