John Kander News

Light Opera Works' 2013 season continues in August with CABARET (August 10-25), then GERSHWIN'S GREATEST HITS (October 4-13) and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (December 21-31). To purchase tickets call (847) 920-5360 or order online at www.LightOperaWorks.com

BWW TV Los Angeles Correspondents Michael Sterling and A.J. Hernandez were on hand for a sneak peak at rehearsal's and one-one-one cast and creative team interviews last Friday, July 19 for The Hollywood Bowl's production of the third longest running musical in Broadway history – CHICAGO. The production stars Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Carey as Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart. The Production will be presented July 26 – July 28, at the historic 17,000 seat venue and is directed by Brooke Shields with Musical Direction by Rob Fisher.

The Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of CHICAGO, the musical which holds the record as the third longest running show in Broadway history, will star Samantha Barks as Velma Kelly, Drew Carey as Amos Hart, Lucy Lawless as 'Mama' Morton, Stephen Moyer as Billy Flynn, and Ashlee Simpson as Roxie Hart. Brooke Shields will direct the fully staged production of CHICAGO; the conductor is Rob Fisher. Check out photos of the cast and creative team in rehearsal below!

'Come hear the music play...' this summer at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E Congress Pkwy) and the Katten/Landau studio (425 S Wabash, 4th Floor) when both spaces are transformed into an intimate cabaret hosting some of the city's most talented performers. The series kicks off in the Katten/Landau Studio tonight, July 20 with 'Life is a Cabaret - The Music and Words of Kander and Ebb' featuring Scott Gryder, Nick Sula and Phil Martin and continues today, August 10 with 'The Greg Spero Trio,' as Spero treats the audience to both original songs from his new album as well as everyone's favorite jazz tunes. The series culminates today, August 24 when the audience sits on the Auditorium's world-famous landmark stage to hear 'Chicago Music Legends' featuring Frank D'Rone, Judy Roberts and Denise Tomasello.

Pop star and former Broadway/West End CHICAGO lead Ashlee Simpson returns to the celebrated role for the upcoming Hollywood Bowl production, directed by Brooke Shields, and a first look at the cast in rehearsal has been revealed.

CHICAGO which opened to rave reviews on November 14th, 1996, now has the distinction of beingthe longest running American musical in Broadway history and fourth longest-running production in Broadway history, and... shows no sign of ever slowing down! Tickets will go on sale today, July 19 at 10:00 AM.

All in all, thanks to the fine performances of the cast and crew - an excellent and enjoyable evening of musical theatre.

CHICAGO which opened to rave reviews on November 14th, 1996, now has the distinction of beingthe longest running American musical in Broadway history and fourth longest-running production in Broadway history, and... shows no sign of ever slowing down! Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices range from $37.50 to $57.50 and will be available at the Morrison Center box office located at 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane on the campus of Boise State University, select Bronco Shops, by visiting BoiseStateTickets.com, or by calling (208) 426-1110. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (208) 426-4103.

SecondStory Repertory has announced the shows for their MAINSTAGE SERIES SEASON 15. Season Subscriptions are now On Sale Now For 20% Off Regular Price.

New York's Broadway musical theatre training institute - The Open Jar Institute - is celebrating it's 10th Anniversary of providing high school and college students the opportunity to work one-on-one with Broadway's best professionals during a special master class with Susan Stroman on August 2nd at The Pearl Theatre (555. W. 42nd Street) at 2:30pm.

Uptown Players continues its 2013 season with the Tony Award winning musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, running August 2 through August 18, 2013, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Love to sing? The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is looking for the next 'Signature Idol,' as the wildly popular Signature Idol Competition returns for one day only during the theatre's annual Open House on August 3rd. Held in Signature's MAX Theatre, the competition enters its fourth year with a panel of three celebrity judges in search of the best undiscovered singers in the DC region.

Ashlee Simpson has been announced to play Roxie Hart in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of CHICAGO, the musical which holds the record as the third longest running show in Broadway history. The production will also star previously announced Samantha Barks as Velma, Drew Careyas Amos, Lucy Lawless as Mama Morton, and Stephen Moyer as Billy.

The Arvada Center will open the award winning musical, Curtains directed by Gavin Mayer tonight, July 9. Curtains is written by Rupert Holmes, and is based on the original book by Peter Stone, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb (Chicago and Cabaret).

Serán los días 12 y 13 de julio, y ofrecerán un repaso de canciones de musicales poco recordadas, pero no por ello menos emotivas o carentes de interés.