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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Tops Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors; Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2015


A panel of nationally recognized judges, including Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner, Rita Moreno; choreographer and Broadway dancer Michael Balderrama; director Michael Donovan; and producer, director and choreographer Andy Ferrara, announced the 2015 winners of The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors - formerly called The California High School Musical Honors - at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts. Sponsored by Children's Musical Theater San Jose and Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, this yearly regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre in the greater California region.

Viola Davis to Appear at 2015 Cannes Lions Festival This June
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2015


McCann Worldgroup & The Paley Center for Media are very proud to announce that the critically revered film, theater and TV actress Viola Davis will be joining the 'Creativity is the Only Way to Survive' seminar

TV: Watch Scenes from BIG FISH at Theatre at the Center
by TV - On the Road - May 14, 2015


The deeply moving, enchanting new Broadway musical for all ages BIG FISH continues Theatre at the Center's exceptional 25th anniversary 2015 season. With a book by John August and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, BIG FISH is based on the Columbia Pictures film screenplay of the same name by John August and Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythical Proportions. Artistic Director and multiple Jeff Award-winner William Pullinsi lends his expertise in the first professional locally-produced staging of the beloved musical running through June 7th at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster. Click below to watch scenes from the show!

Irish Rep Extends THE BELLE OF BELFAST Through June 14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015


Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciaran O'Reilly, Producing Director) announces that the critically acclaimed New York premiere of Nate Rufus Edelman's THE BELLE OF BELFAST, directed by Claudia Weill, will extend one week, and will be now be performed through Sunday, June 14th, 2015.

The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announce 2015 Nominees
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015


The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors - formerly called The California High School Musical Honors - announced today the 2015 nominees who will compete in front of a panel of nationally recognized judges on Monday, June 1, 2015 at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts.

Photo Flash: BIG FISH Makes a Splash on Opening Night at Theatre at the Center
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015


The deeply moving, enchanting new Broadway musical for all ages BIG FISH continues Theatre at the Center's exceptional 25th anniversary 2015 season. With a book by John August and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, BIG FISH is based on the Columbia Pictures film screenplay of the same name by John August and Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythical Proportions. Artistic Director and multiple Jeff Award-winner William Pullinsi lends his expertise in the first professional locally-produced staging of the beloved musical running now through June 7th at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster. The show opened yesterday, May 10, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

Theatre at the Center's BIG FISH Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2015


The deeply moving, enchanting new Broadway musical for all ages BIG FISH continues Theatre at the Center's exceptional 25th anniversary 2015 season. With a book by John August and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, BIG FISH is based on the Columbia Pictures film screenplay of the same name by John August and Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythical Proportions. Artistic Director and multiple Jeff Award-winner William Pullinsi lends his expertise in the first professional locally-produced staging of the beloved musical running May 7th through June 7th at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster with press opening on Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

VIDEO: Becky G & Austin Mahone Are Young & In Love in 'Lovin' So Hard' Music Video!
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2015


Singer Becky G and Austin Mahone have apparently found true love and are not afraid to show it off in Becky G's new music video for 'Lovin' So Hard,' which was released today, Wednesday (May 6th.

BWW Interviews: Claudia Weill Directs THE BELLE OF BELFAST at Irish Rep
by Marina Kennedy - May 1, 2015


BWW interviewed Claudia Weill who directed 'The Belle of Belfast.' The show currently on stage at Irish Rep through June 7th.

London Philharmonic Hosts a Bevy of Stars in FOLLIES IN CONCERT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015


Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie, Legally Blonde, 2 Broke Girls), Alexander Hanson (Stephen Ward the Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Little Night Music) and Stefanie Powers (Hart to Hart, The Girl From U.N.C.L.E) with Alistair Brammer (Miss Saigon, War Horse, LES MISERABLES) and Laura Pitt-Pulford (The Sound Of Music, Marry Me A Little, The Light Princess) join Christine Baranski (Into The Woods, The Good Wife, Mamma Mia), Anita Dobson (EastEnders, Chicago) Anita Harris (Carry On Doctor & Follow That Camel, Cats), Ruthie Henshall (original Roxy in Chicago, Les Misérables), Roy Hudd (Fagan in Oliver!, Coronation Street, Good Old Days) and Russell Watson (the UK's best selling classical artist ever; winner of four Classical BRIT awards), in Follies in Concert, with The City of London Philharmonic Orchestra, at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.

FURIOUS 7 Among Nominees for 16th Annual Golden Trailer Awards; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2015


The Golden Trailer Awards, the entertainment industry's best and most fun-filled celebration devoted to the year's most outstanding achievements in motion picture and television marketing, announced today the nominees in the 16th annual competition

Martin Sheen, Mischa Barton Set for KAT KRAMER'S FILMS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2015


Martin Sheen and Mischa Barton, stars of the film, Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain, will be among the participants kicking off the Seventh Annual Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World cinema series highlighting socially significant films,

PITTSBURGH'S ROCKIN' REUNION Set for the Benedum Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2015


Six Pittsburgh Hit Makers will band together for one night only, to perform a historic event at the Benedum Center tonight, April 4, 2015 at 4:00 and 8:00 pm. The PITTSBURGH ROCKIN' REUNION will celebrate the hits that launched Pittsburgh onto the national music scene.

THE LITTLE FOXES Begins in May at Goodman Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2015


Greed and familial betrayal is at the darkly comic heart of The Little Foxes by Tony Award-winning playwright Lillian Hellman-'an expertly constructed, grippingly paced plot machine that pits good against evil and lets evil win' (The New York Times). Artistic Associate Henry Wishcamper directs the classic 1939 play about wealth's corrupting power-one of Hellman's most notable works, which was adapted into a 1941 film starring Bette Davis-centering on the Hubbard family's ruthless pursuit in the South's post-bellum economic slump. The Little Foxes appears May 2 - June 7 in the Albert Theatre (opening night is Monday, May 11). Tickets ($25-$81; subject to change) are on sale now at GoodmanTheatre.org/LittleFoxes, by phone at 312.443.3800 or at the box office (170 North Dearborn). The Goodman Theatre Women's Board is the Major Production Sponsor, Ernst & Young LLP and Interactive Health are the Corporate Sponsor Partners and Towers Watson is the Opening Night Sponsor for The Little Foxes.

Official: GROUNDHOG DAY Musical to Cast Broadway Shadow in 2017!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2015


Director Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international musical sensation Matilda, The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on the 1993 hit film GROUNDHOG DAY, scheduled to begin previews Monday, January 23, 2017 and open on Broadway on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

KING OF QUEENS Star Kevin James Returning to Network TV
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2015


Kevin James, best known for his starring role in the long-running CBS series THE KING OF QUEENS, will return to TV to star in a new comedy.

Theatre at the Center's BIG FISH Begins 5/7
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015


The deeply moving, enchanting new Broadway musical for all ages BIG FISH continues Theatre at the Center's exceptional 25th anniversary 2015 season. With a book by John August and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, BIG FISH is based on the Columbia Pictures film screenplay of the same name by John August and Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythical Proportions. Artistic Director and multiple Jeff Award-winner William Pullinsi lends his expertise in the first professional locally-produced staging of the beloved musical running May 7th through June 7th at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster with press opening on Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

Dennis Hopper's THE LAST FILM FESTIVAL Reaches Kickstarter Goal
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015


Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper's last film is to be made 5 years after the stars death following a campaign launched on Kickstarter. The Last Film Festival has reached it's goal today raising over $90,000.

Michael Tilson Thomas Leads London Symphony Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2015


Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) makes his second stop of the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall when he returns to lead the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), one of the world's great orchestras, and powerhouse pianist Yuja Wang, tonight, March 24, at 8 pm.

Nuffield and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse to Present THE HUDSUCKER PROXY
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2015


This May, Southampton's Nuffield and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse will produce The Hudsucker Proxy, in association with internationally acclaimed company Complicite.

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