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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Begins 2/12 in Dallas
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 4, 2013


Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, the first national tour of the high-flying Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will land in Dallas, Texas, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals at the Music Hall at Fair Park for a limited engagement February 12-24, 2013. Single tickets will be priced from $15-$85 at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, and all Ticketmaster locations, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For groups of 15 or more, call 214-426-GROUP (4768).

KINKY BOOTS Box Office Opens Today
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 4, 2013


The box office for Kinky Boots, the hotly anticipated new musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), is officially open for business at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street)! Kinky Boots, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, begins previews on Sunday, March 3, 2013, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 4, 2013.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/4- YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2013


Today in 1999, You're A Good an Charlie Brown opened at the Ambassador Theatre, where it ran for 149 performances. A 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, the show is based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. THe 1999 revival featured new dialogue by Michael Mayer, who also directed, and additional songs and orchestration written by Andrew Lippa; choreography was by Jerry Mitchell. The cast featured Anthony Rapp, Kristin Chenoweth, and Roger Bart.

Photo Coverage: Whoopi Goldberg, Cheyenne Jackson, and More at HRC Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 4, 2013


The Human Rights Campaign - the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization - hosted its annual Greater New York Gala dinner on February 2, at the Waldorf Astoria. The evening featured a performance by Billy Porter, star of this spring's highly anticipated new musical Kinky Boots. With a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots proves that sometimes the best way to fit in, is to stand out.

Billy Porter Performs from KINKY BOOTS at Human Rights Campaign Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2013


The Human Rights Campaign - the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization - will host its annual Greater New York Gala dinner tonight February 2, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria. This year's event comes on the heels of historic electoral wins for marriage equality across the country.

Billy Porter to Perform from KINKY BOOTS at Human Rights Campaign Gala, 2/2
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2013


The Human Rights Campaign - the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization - will host its annual Greater New York Gala dinner on February 2, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria. This year's event comes on the heels of historic electoral wins for marriage equality across the country.

Photo Flash: First Look at BROADWAY BARES: WINTER BURLESQUE!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2013


Broadway Bares: Winter Burlesque, the kick-off to a season of sexy striptease events that benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, featured two sizzling performances this weekend on January 27, at XL Nightclub (512 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a sexy first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to Chicago, 4/2-14
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 28, 2013


Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN go on-sale to the public Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at 10 a.m. Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, the first national tour of the high-flying Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will land in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph) for a limited engagement April 2-14, 2013.

BROADWAY BARES: WINTER BURLESQUE Strips Away the Cold with Two Performances Tonight, Jan 27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2013


Broadway Bares: Winter Burlesque, the kick-off to a season of sexy striptease events that benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, includes two sizzling performances today, January 27, at XL Nightclub (512 West 42nd Street).

BWW Reviews: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Lands At TPAC With High-Flying Style
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 24, 2013


Can you just imagine the things Frank Abagnale Jr. could do if he were an enterprising teenager in the 21st Century? The charming, conniving and cunning young man would likely rule the world.

BAD BOYS OF DANCE Comes to Three Stages Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013


Founded by dance superstar Rasta Thomas (Dance Theater of Harlem, Kirov Ballet), the Bad Boys of Dance are a fresh, new dance company that has performed in Carnegie Hall with Sir Elton John and have toured 150 cities performing for 500,000 fans. Talented, young, versatile, and male-mostly-the Bad Boys will bring to Three Stages a night of extraordinary athleticism and endearing individuality.

Up On The Marquee: KINKY BOOTS
by Walter McBride - Jan 16, 2013


The new musical Kinky Boots, from four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (book), Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Director & Choreographer), will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) on March 3. Opening night remains set for Thursday, April 4, 2013. The marquee just went up at the Hirschfeld and you can check it out below!

BAD BOYS OF DANCE Comes to Three Stages, 1/24
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 15, 2013


Founded by dance superstar Rasta Thomas (Dance Theater of Harlem, Kirov Ballet), the Bad Boys of Dance are a fresh, new dance company that has performed in Carnegie Hall with Sir Elton John and have toured 150 cities performing for 500,000 fans. Talented, young, versatile, and male-mostly-the Bad Boys will bring to Three Stages a night of extraordinary athleticism and endearing individuality.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Flies Into Philadelphia Academy of Music, Now thru 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2013


Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, the first national tour of the high-flying Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will land in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music for a limited engagement tonight, Jan. 15 - 20. The press opening is scheduled for tonight, Jan. 15 at 7:30 pm.

2012 BWW Sydney Awards Winners Announced - LEGALLY BLONDE Dominates!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 17, 2013


Votes are cast, polls are closed, and results have been tabulated! This was our BIGGEST year yet! After a record number of voters in over 30 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is VERY excited to announce the 2012 Sydney Winners! Thanks to all who voted and HUGE congrats to all the winners!

Photo Flash: Coco Austin and Ice-T at Planet Hollywood's PEEPSHOW
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2013


Rapper and actor Ice-T was spotted enjoying Vegas' only striptease spectacular, PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood in support of his wife Coco Austin from E!'s 'Ice Loves Coco', who headlines in the show as the sexy 'Bo Peep' each and every night. Check out photos of the couple below!

Probenstart NATÜRLICH BLOND in Wien
by Marcel Konrath - Jan 9, 2013


Pünktlich zum Probenstart des 11-fach preisgekrönten Broadway-Musicals NATÜRLICH BLOND trafen sich die 34 Darsteller des international besetzten Ensembles zu einem offiziellen Kick-off mit Broadway Regisseur und Tony-Preisträger Jerry Mitchell. Die Hauptdarsteller Barbara Obermeier (Elle Woods), Alexander Goebel (Professor Callahan), Ana Milva Gomes (Paulette), Hendrik Schall (Warner Huntington III), Linda Geider (Brooke Wyndham), Sanne Mieloo (Vivienne Kensington), Daniel Rakasz (Kyle), Birgit Wanka (Serena), Sidonie Smith (Pilar)und Anja Haeseli (Margot)sind mit vollem Elan und guter Laune bei der Sache undfreuen sich auf die kommenden Wochen Probenarbeit und auf die große Premiere, die am 21. Februar im RONACHER stattfinden wird.

BROADWAY BARES: WINTER BURLESQUE Adds 11 PM Performance, 1/27
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 8, 2013


Broadway Bares: Winter Burlesque, the kick-off to a season of sexy striptease events that benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will now include two sizzling performances on Sunday, January 27, at XL Nightclub (512 West 42nd Street).

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Broadway-Bound KINKY BOOTS!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 21, 2013


Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles!

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