Is Hugh Jackman Joining UK Bound Barnum Cast?
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 24, 2008
According to the Times Online Sir Cameron Mackintosh wants to revive BARNUM on the West End, and his choice for the part originated by Michael Crawford? Hugh Jackman.
John Barrowman Mulls Possible Barnum and Phantom 2 Roles
by BWW News Desk
- May 17, 2008
The Cherwell, Oxford University's student newspaper reports that renowned UK singer and performer John Barrowman is mulling the choices to star as either P.T. Barnum in a late-2009 West End revival of the musical Barnum or join the upcoming 'Phantom 2', Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to his mega hit, The Phantom of the Opera.
BBC's 'I'd Do Anything' Off To A Great Start
by Robert Gould
- Apr 1, 2008
Reality TV merged with Musical Theatre again this weekend as presenter Graham Norton reunited with the 'Phantom Lord' Webber in BBC's I'd Do Anything, which aims to cast the roles of Oliver and Nancy for the upcoming Cameron Mackintosh production of Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Following in the footsteps of previous searches, which earned Connie Fisher and Lee Meade leading roles in The Sound Of Music and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, twelve potential Nancys sang their hearts out in a bid to gain the votes of the viewing public.
'When Joseph Met Maria' with Mead & Fisher on BBC1 Dec.24
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 17, 2007
Marias and Josephs from the award-winning BBC1 television series 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?' and this year's 'Any Dream Will Do' will perform together for the first time in the Christmas Eve extravaganza 'When Joseph Met Maria,' to air on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 7PM on BBC 1.
Mason Joins Fuller & Gardner in Emelin's 'Kleinbort Collection
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 19, 2007
The Emelin Theatre, a non-profit performing arts center in Mamaroneck, NY, today announced that Broadway star Karen Mason, who originated the role of Tanya in Broadway's Mamma Mia! - a role for which she received a 2002 Drama Desk nomination for Best Actress - will join the cast of the Emelin's Kleinbort Collection.
'Hello, Jerry' at the Prince Edward
by Robert Gould
- Sep 25, 2007
The Prince Edward theatre, currently the home of 'Mary Poppins', witnessed another piece of magic on Sunday 23 September, when it became the venue for a star-studded gala tribute to legendary Broadway lyricist/tunesmith, Jerry Herman - a show scheduled to be aired on BBC Radio 2's Friday Night Is Music Night just before Christmas. From the moment the BBC concert orchestra conducted by Larry Blank and the highly accomplished chorus of Capital Voices launched into Herman's blockbuster, 'Tap Your Troubles Away' (from 'Mack and Mable') the audience knew they were in for a rare treat of musical theatre showstoppers. And for the next 2 hours the cast of John Barrowman, Maria Friedman, Debbie Gravitte and Clarke Peters never failed to deliver.
Any Dream Will Do Recap # 7: The Final
by Glenn Meads
- Jun 10, 2007
Lee is the winner of Any Dream Will Do, and the star of the upcoming revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Casting - Except for Joseph - Set for London 'Dreamcoat'
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 8, 2007
Casting - with the exception of the young actor who will play the title role - has been announced for the upcoming West End revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Any Dream Will Do Recap # 4
by Glenn Meads
- May 20, 2007
Well, it had to happen; the surprise exit that takes place on every reality show from American Idol to Big Brother occurred on Saturday. This leaves the path to the West End clear for an obvious winner. But will the public vote for Andrew's choice, or will we end up with a 'surprise' final? Glenn Meads takes a look at the runners and riders.
Any Dream Will Do: Recap # 3
by Glenn Meads
- May 12, 2007
With 7 Josephs left on Eurovision Song Contest day, the competition has opened up, as clearly everyone has started to get that 'fighting instinct.' But who has the all round ability to sing on a West End stage, week after week? Even Graham Norton couldn't tell you that, it's up to the UK viewers, who vote. So, how did they do?
Any Dream Will Do Recap #2
by Glenn Meads
- May 5, 2007
After last weeks' formulated drama, there were nerves all round as Andrew Lloyd Webber and his team continued to search for a leading man to star in the new West End production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Any Dream Finalists Announced; Grease TV Series Debuts
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 9, 2007
The finalists were announced in the BBC talent-search 'Any Dream Will Do,' where 12 young men compete for the lead in the up-coming West End production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' Additionally, 'Grease Is The Word' musical casting-search debuted on ITV Saturday.
Any Dream Will Do Podcast, Photos, Info, Etc. Now Online
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 7, 2007
American viewers unable to catch 'Any Dream Will Do' - the reality talent search resulting in the casting of the title role in an upcoming West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - will now have access to online video podcasts to keep in touch with the show's progress.
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