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Jamie Jackson, Sophia Gennusa & More Round Out Cast of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO on Broadway; Complete Company Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2015


DOCTOR ZHIVAGO will begin performances on Friday, March 27, 2015, and open on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 6:30pm, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). DOCTOR ZHIVAGO is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), with a book by Academy Award nominee Michael Weller (Ragtime), music by Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Lucy Simon (The Secret Garden), lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens) and Emmy Award nominee Amy Powers (Ella Enchanted), and choreography by Tony Award nominee Kelly Devine (Rocky).

Original ROCK OF AGES Broadway Cast Member Rejoins Company in New Role
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2015


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that original ROCK OF AGES Broadway cast member Mitchell Jarvis, who played Lonny when the show first opened, has rejoined the cast for its final weeks on the Great White Way as Stacee Jaxx. Jarvis succeeds YouTube star Chester See.

Lora Lee Gayer & More Join Broadway-Bound DOCTOR ZHIVAGO; Complete Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2014


Tam Mutu, who is making his Broadway debut as the passionate Doctor and poet Yurii Zhivago, Kelli Barrett (Wicked), Tony Award nomineeTom Hewitt (Rocky Horror Show), and Paul Nolan (Jesus Chris Superstar) will be joined by Lora Lee Gayer as Tonia Gromeko, Zhivago's devoted wife, in the new Broadway musical DOCTOR ZHIVAGO. Based on Boris Pasternak's Nobel Prize-winning 20th-century epic Russian masterpiece, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO will feature Jacqueline Antaramian and Jamie Jackson, with Heather Botts, Wendi Bergamini, Melody Butiu, Josh Canfield, Julian Cihi, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Bradley Dean, Michael Brian Dunn, Drew Foster, Kira Guloien, Robert Hager, Ericka Hunter, Denis Lambert, David McDonald, Joseph Medeiros, Pilar Millhollen, Gary Milner, Spencer Moses, Julius Sermonia, Jacob L. Smith and Jesse Wildman in a cast of 32.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 11/29 - Part 2 - Happy Birthday to ON THE TOWN's Jackie Hoffman and More!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2014


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our November 29 #SIP round-up. Yesterday's #SIP came from the casts of ROCK OF AGES, ON THE TOWN, the West End's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS and more!

Here I Go Again! BWW Interviews ROCK OF AGES Superfan Abe Calimag on His 500th Show
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2014


Today, Calimag speaks exclusively with BWW about his most memorable stage door experiences, the wide variety of actors he has seen take on these iconic roles and his own personal reflections on the 500 performances he has attended throughout the years.

Becca Tobin, Angel Reed and More Set for Studio 7Arts' BROADWAY COMES TO THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY at Fascinating Rhythm School, 3/16-17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2013


Studio7Arts, a Non Profit Arts Education Program for disadvantaged children, is holding its first event, 'Broadway Comes to The Biggest Little City', today, March 16 and the 17th at Fascinating Rhythm School of the Performing Arts. Partial proceeds from the weekend will go to SAFF (Sierra Association of Foster Families), Executive Director, Joseph Galata.

Becca Tobin, Angel Reed and More Set for Studio 7Arts' BROADWAY COMES TO THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY at Fascinating Rhythm School, 3/16-17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2013


Studio 7Arts, a Non Profit Arts Education Program for disadvantaged children, is holding its first event, 'Broadway Comes to The Biggest Little City', this March 16 and 17th at Fascinating Rhythm School of the Performing Arts. Partial proceeds from the weekend will go to SAFF (Sierra Association of Foster Families), Executive Director, Joseph Galata.

ROA's Ericka Hunter Releases Her Debut Single
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2013


Ericka Hunter is excited to finally announce the release of her much anticipated debut single, 'Fight To Believe!' Hunter, best known for her starring role in the hit Broadway musical Rock Of Ages, is currently recording her debut electronic-dance album set to be released later this year.

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Cast Spoofs 'Shawshank Redemption'
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2011


The music that ignited a generation is heating up Broadway in ROCK OF AGES. The classic rock love story of the decade erupts into Broadway's Best Party, all to the sounds of such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs as 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', 'I Wanna Know What Love Is', 'Here I Go Again', 'Don't Stop Believin' and more. In the video below, the cast spoofs 'THe shawshank Redemtion' in a short film directed by Mitchell Jarvis and written by Tony LePage and Mitchell Jarvis. Click below to check it out!

Emily Padgett Re-Joins Broadway's ROCK OF AGES as Sherrie, 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2011


Emily Padgett - who rocked out as 'Sherrie' in during ROCK OF AGES run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre - will return to take over the lead role on Monday, November 7, 2011.

Emily Padgett Re-Joins Broadway's ROCK OF AGES as Sherrie, 11/7
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2011


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Emily Padgett - who rocked out as 'Sherrie' in during the show's run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre - will return to take over the lead role on Monday, November 7, 2011. Rebecca Faulkenberry, who has performed the role of 'Sherrie' since ROCK OF AGES moved to the Helen Hayes Theatre on March 24, 2011, will play her final performance on Sunday, November 6.

Jeremy Woodard to Take on Stacee Jaxx in ROCK OF AGES, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2011


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Jeremy Woodard will officially take over the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' on Monday, October 3, 2011. Woodard has understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. In addition to ROCK OF AGES, Woodard's theatre credits include Glory Days, Hairspray, and Miss Saigon. MiG Ayesa, who has performed the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' since ROCK OF AGES moved to the Helen Hayes Theatre on March 24, 2011, will play his final performance on Sunday, September 25. During the interim week, the role will be covered by an understudy.

Jeremy Woodard to Take on Stacee Jaxx in ROCK OF AGES, 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 1, 2011


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Jeremy Woodard will officially take over the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' on Monday, October 3, 2011. Woodard has understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. In addition to ROCK OF AGES, Woodard's theatre credits include Glory Days, Hairspray, and Miss Saigon. MiG Ayesa, who has performed the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' since ROCK OF AGES moved to the Helen Hayes Theatre on March 24, 2011, will play his final performance on Sunday, September 25. During the interim week, the role will be covered by an understudy.

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Featured on CURTAIN UP!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2011


Watch a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's ROCK OF AGES. PIX 11 (WPIX-TV, Channel 11)'s Laurie Dhue recently went backstage for their 'Curtain Up' Broadway Week series to talk with Mitchell Jarvis who stars as Lonny. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Performs at Mets Game
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 27, 2011


ROCK OF AGES cast members performed during the 7th inning of the New York Mets baseball game on Wednesday 20 July, 2011 at Citi Field, Queens, NY.

Photo Flash: Journey & Foreigner Visit ROCK OF AGES!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2011


The music that ignited a generation heats up Broadway in the smash hit, ROCK OF AGES. The classic rock love story of the decade erupts into Broadway's best party, all to the sounds of such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs as Every Rose Has Its Thorn, I Wanna Know What Love Is, Here I Go Again, Don't Stop Believin' and more. This hilarious five-time Tony nominated musical is nothin' but a good time. A New Line Cinema film of the musical, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray) and starring Tom Cruise, is currently being filmed in Miami, Florida. Last night, legendary 80's rockers Journey and Foreigner came to see ROCK OF AGES! Check out photos of Neal Schon (lead guitarist and founding member of Journey) and Steve Hansen (Foreigner frontman) after the show below!

TV: Tiffany Rocks the Helen Hayes with 80s Anthem 'I Think We're Alone Now'
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 27, 2011


ROCK OF AGES welcomed 80's pop icon Tiffany last night, July 26, as she made her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Tiffany performed her hit song 'I Think We're Alone Now' on stage after the 7pm performance. Want to relive your favorite memories to everyone's 80s anthem? Click below!

Photo Coverage: 80s Pop Queen Tiffany Takes the Stage at ROCK OF AGES
by Peter James Zielinski - Jul 27, 2011


ROCK OF AGES welcomed 80's pop icon Tiffany last night, July 26, as she made her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Tiffany performed her hit song 'I Think We're Alone Now' on stage after the 7pm performance. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!

Tiffany to Perform After ROCK OF AGES, 7/26
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2011


The smash hit, five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES welcomes 80's pop icon Tiffany as she makes her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street, on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Tiffany will perform her hit song 'I Think We're Alone Now' on stage after the 7pm performance.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: July 16- 22!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 22, 2011


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

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