BROADWAY RECALL: When Rent Surprised Everyone
by Michael Dale
- Jul 2, 2011
The fact that Jonathan Larson won two posthumous Tony Award for writing and composing Rent is certainly bittersweet, but the fact that for one of those awards he bested the also posthumously nominated Rodgers and Hammerstein is just plain weird. But the last-minute addition of Rent to the 1995-96 Broadway season seemed to be the catalyst for one the oddest Tony nights ever.
Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 30, 2011
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).
Bay Street Players Presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Opens July 8
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 27, 2011
Bay Street Players in Eustis presents lively summer musical entertainment for the whole family. 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' New Music by Jeanie Tesori, New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan, Book by Richard Morris, opens July 8 and runs through July 31, 2011.
Alistair McGowan to Replace Rupert Everett in West End PYGMALION
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 23, 2011
According to Whatsonstage.com, Rupert Everett will leave the West End production of PYGMALION on AUguust 15 because of previous television commitments. Stepping into the role of Henry Higgins will be Alistair McGowan, who takes over through September 3. The production opened at the Garrick Theatre on May 25.
Official: BONNIE & CLYDE to Start Previews on Broadway November 4; Open December 1
by Robert Diamond
- Jun 23, 2011
First reported exclusively by BroadwayWorld.com on Tuesday, the producers of the new musical BONNIE & CLYDE have announced that the show as the first new musical to open this fall on Broadway. It will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. BONNIE & CLYDE has direction by JEFF CALHOUN, music by FRANK WILDHORN, lyrics by DON BLACK, book by IVAN MENCHELL and music supervision/orchestrations/arrangements by JOHN McDANIEL.
Omaha Performing Arts Presents TRUE COLORS, 7/16
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 22, 2011
Some of the area's finest talent will join Broadway's best triple threats in True Colors, a one-night-only Broadway concert at the Holland Performing Arts Center, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $19 for reserved seating and are on sale now through Ticket Omaha, online at TicketOmaha.com, by phone at 402.345.0606 or in person at the Ticket Omaha Office inside the Holland Center, 13th and Douglas streets.
Chicago Cultural Center Hosts THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS July 24
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 22, 2011
A star-studded group of Chicago's best Jazz and Cabaret musicians will honor the life of legendary Jazz pianist Joe Vito at the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE.
David Green Named Executive Director of Carol Channing Foundation
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 21, 2011
David Green has been named the Executive Director of The Dr. Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts whose mission is to restore the arts to our nation's public schools and to insure an arts education for every child in America.
Alec Baldwin on His Dreams of Singing on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 20, 2011
In a recent article with the Huffington Post, Alec Baldwin chatted about his dreams of singing in a Broadway show, and his admiration for actors who have stepped up to the challange in the past. Baldwin writes: 'When I have watched and admired people who can sing, like Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Victor Garber, Mandy Patinkin, Michael Cerveris, Jason Danieley, Julie Andrews, Brian Stokes Mitchell, to name a few, I have always wondered what that must be like as a performer. To have that freedom. That joy.'
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