Hal Prince News

In light of the recent phenomenal success of Disney's High School Musical, BWW decided to go on a journey of its own into the world of 'High School' musicals with 18 stars.

The newest Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago will be Obba Babatunde, who will return to the Ambassador Theatre on April 17th; succeeding John O'Hurley, he will continue in the show through June 11th.

A nation-wide search has delivered a cast handpicked by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Hal Prince and rich in Broadway experience for Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular, which begins preview performances in June at The Venetian Resort • Hotel • Casino in Las Vegas.

Showtunes! Theatre Company will present the classic Coleman, Comden, and Green Musical On the TwentiethCentury in conert for 2 performances only.

One of the hottest topics today, in the world of theatre business, is the increasing trend of Broadway shows setting up shop in Las Vegas. BroadwayWorld.com now turns it spotlight to the desert...and it seemed like the perfect time to chat with Michael Gill. Widely considered to be the leading expert at this crossroads of Broadway and Vegas, Gill reveals what makes a Broadway show desireable for transfer. He also talks about his current and upcoming productions, such as Hairspray and Phantom. Here is an insider's take on the Vegas theatre business and much more.

EVITA, one of the world's greatest musicals, returns to London's West End after 21 years this summer. Directed by the award-winning Michael Grandage and featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the brand new production of the smash-hit stage show has its Press Night at the Adelphi Theatre on June 21st.

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On January 31st, the release date of the new Sweeney Todd cast recording, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris and other cast members will sign CDs

The cast recording of the Sweeney Todd revival is now available on iTunes--a week before it is officially released on January 31st

An arranger, musical director, conductor and orchestrator on Broadway since the age of 22, Larry Blank now has more than 15 Broadway credits along with a slew of stage, screen, and album work. He gave BroadwayWorld the scoop on his career, the theatre world, his latest projects - and lots more.

A 90-minute production of The Phantom of the Opera will open in Las Vegas this spring

Forbidden Broadway creator, writer and director Gerard Alessandrini will host talkbacks of the hit satiric revue on January 20th and 27th

On January 9th, The Phantom of the Opera made Broadway history by becoming the longest-running production ever. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities.

The cast of the critically-acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd, starring Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone, recently headed into the recording studio and the track list for the CD is now available. Amazon.com lists the release as January 31, 2006.

With Phantom of the Opera approaching its milestone performance on Jan. 9 as the longest running musical of all time, it seemed a perfect time to check in with the original star - Michael Crawford.

As Phantom of the Opera prepares to roll into the history books on Monday night, January 9, 2006 as the longest running show of all time, BroadwayWorld checked in with some of the many men behind the mask. Phantom alumni Kevin Gray, Cris Groenendaal, and Davis Gaines, along with Broadway's current Phantom Howard McGillin each shared their experiences of donning the mask.

The cast of the critically-acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd, starring Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone, recently headed into the recording studio and the track list for the CD is now available. Nonesuch lists the release as 'January 2006' but no specific date has been announced as of yet.

Variety reports that Harold Prince has lined up two new tuners to work on, LoveMusik, followed by Paradise Lost.

Pop and soap star Jason Donovan will take on the title role in Sweeney Todd when the John Doyle-helmed production goes on a UK national tour

Rebecca Luker will return to Feinstein's at the Regency for a new cabaret that will run from May 9th through 20th