Chiwetel Ejiofor Discusses His Commitment To The Stage
by Pat Cerasaro
- Dec 17, 2013
Laurence Olivier Award-winning stage star and early Oscar favorite for 12 YEARS A SLAVE Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses his early reticence to become a film actor and his undying passion for the theatre as part of a new interview.
Cameron Mackintosh Talks MARTIN GUERRE Rewrites, Mega-Musicals & PHANTOM Tour
by Pat Cerasaro
- Dec 16, 2013
The most successful theatrical producer in history, Cameron Mackintosh sheds some light on the new US national tour of his internationally adored mega-musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as well as shares new details about an upcoming revival of Boublil & Schonberg's MARTIN GUERRE and much more as part of a new interview.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater & UCF to Present THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY, 1/22-3/9
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 16, 2013
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is thrilled to present the epic theatrical event The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Parts I and II. Written by David Edgar and adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens, the production is produced in Collaboration with Theatre UCF. Co-directed by Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Theatre UCF Chair/Artistic Director Christopher Niess, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Parts I & II is presented in rotating repertory from January 22 to March 9, 2014 at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park. Tickets ($17-$40) are available by calling (407) 447-1700, online at http://orlandoshakes.org, or in person at 812 East Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803. Dinner and hotel packages are also available at http://www.orlandoshakes.org/nickleby.
Academy Award Winner Joan Fontaine Dies at 96
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 16, 2013
The New York Times reports that Joan Fontaine, perhaps best known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rebecca' and who received an Academy Award for her performance in Hitchcock's 'Suspicion,' died at her home yesterday.
Photo Flash: WaterTower Theatre's THE GAME'S AFOOT Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 13, 2013
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin presents Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) running tonight, December 13 - January 5, 2014 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast features Greg Holt as William Gillette; Allyn Carrell as Martha Gillette; Randy Pearlman as Felix Geisel; Emily Scott Banks as Madge Geisel; Christian Genco as Simon Bright; Kaycee Reininger as Aggie Wheeler; Krista Scott as Inspector Goring and Sherry Hopkins as Daria Chase. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!
LEGALLY BLONDE Presented by Greasepaint Youtheatre Runs Now thru 12/22
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 13, 2013
LEGALLY BLONDE at Greasepaint Youtheatre Pink Power! Greasepaint Youtheatre presents LEGALLY BLONDE, a tale about overcoming stereotypes and believing in yourself. This romantic musical comedy is presented tonight, December 13 through December 22 at the historic Stagebrush Theater in Scottsdale.
Tickets Now on Sale for Northwestern's 83rd Annual WAA-MU SHOW
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 12, 2013
Searching for a novel holiday gift idea for a live theater or movie fan? Consider wrapping and adding a bow to a pair of tickets to Northwestern University's 83rd annual Waa-Mu Show. Tickets go on sale today (Dec. 11).
THE LION KING Comes to Sydney this Week
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 11, 2013
Our homegrown production of director Julie Taymor's vision features the most multicultural cast of any Australian-produced stage musical to date.
Shattered Globe's OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD to Run 1/9-2/22 at Theater Wit
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 9, 2013
Following its hit production Other People's Money, Shattered Globe Theatre is pleased to continue its 2013-14 season with Timberlake Wertenbaker's six-time Tony Award-nominated and Olivier Award-winning drama OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, directed by Roger Smart, playing January 9 - February 22, 2014 at its new artistic home Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.theaterwit.org, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150. The press performance is Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 3 pm.
ROMEO AND JULIET, Starring Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad, Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 8, 2013
The Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET, starring international film star Orlando Bloom in his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, closes today, December 8, 2013, after 27 previews and 93 regular performances at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux, Romeo and Juliet began previews on Saturday, August 24, 2013 and opened on Thursday, September 19, 2013.
THE LION KING Becomes Broadway's Fourth Longest-Running Show
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 2, 2013
Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING, played its 6,681st performance on Saturday evening, November 30th, surpassing the original Broadway production ofLes Miserables (6,680 performances) to become the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Set for Limited Run at State Theatre in June
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 2, 2013
Show times are 7:00 PM. Tickets are $55 and $50 and can be purchased by visiting the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org. Sponsored by 100.7 WLEV and Brown-Daub Dealerships. Part of the Capital Blue Cross Family Series.
MOJO with Rupert Grint Extends Through 8 Feb, 2014
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 29, 2013
Ian Rickson's critically acclaimed West End revival of Jez Butterworth's award-winning Mojo today announces a further two weeks of performances due to public demand. Mojo, which is playing to packed houses at the Harold Pinter Theatre, will now complete its run on 8 February 2014 with its original cast - Brendan Coyle (Mickey), Rupert Grint (Sweets), Tom Rhys Harries (Silver Johnny), Daniel Mays (Potts), Colin Morgan (Skinny) and Ben Whishaw (Baby).
CABARET Set for Theatre Artists Studio, Now thru Dec 15
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 29, 2013
Rising up to the task are Shana Rebilas Bousard, Brad Bond, Cynthia Elek, Tony Hodges, Matt MacDougall, Tina Khalil, Diana Thompson and Dorothy Gaynor. Musical direction is provided by Joe Bousard, and accompaniment includes Scott Hay on drums, Joe Bousard on piano and Diana Thompson on woodwinds, with choreography by Tina Khalil.
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