Stephen Schwartz News

On Monday, November 14th at 7:30pm Rising Action will present the first ever public reading of the new comedy/mystery 'Who Killed Joan Crawford?' by Carbonell/Silver Palm Award winner Michael Leeds who last season directed Rising Action Theatre's critically acclaimed production of The Boys In The Band.

Tom Andersen, Scott Coulter and Tim Di Pasqua will return in 'Southern Comfort,' their award-winning country-music show, on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St., New York City.

If you're looking for a quick roundup of this week's theatre events, look no further - here are some of the best articles the week had to offer!

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild is proud to present its Fall production CHILDREN OF EDEN. Performances will be November 11, 12 at 8PM; November 13 at 2PM; November 17-19 at 8PM in La Sala de Puerto Rico, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA.

On Monday, November 14th at 7:30pm Rising Action will present the first ever public reading of the new comedy/mystery 'Who Killed Joan Crawford?' by Carbonell/Silver Palm Award winner Michael Leeds who last season directed Rising Action Theatre's critically acclaimed production of The Boys In The Band.

Second Stage Theatre opened THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, last night, November 9. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after party and brings you photo coverage below.

Broadway and LA favorite Beth Malone is thrilled to be bringing her hilarious and heartfelt new show, 'Beth Malone: So Far' to Joe's Pub. Follow this adorably insane little lesbian as she takes you on a journey from Castle Rock, Colorado to the South Pacific. From little girl crushes to grown-woman heart break.

The Festival of New American Musicals (FNAM's) spokesperson, Darren Criss (Glee) and executive producers Marcia Seligson, Bob Klein, and Linda Shusett are announcing the first annual nationwide search for emerging young musical theatre writers. It is called FNAM's Show Search. FNAM is looking for the next 'Stephen Schwartz' (Wicked), and now some of the best up-and coming musical theatre talent will have the opportunity to showcase their work via an online search at www.festivalofnewamericanmusicals.org to find FNAM's 'Best New Musical.'

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater last night, November 7. Producer Ken Davenport recenty tweeted that a cast album for the show is currently in the works, and BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that the GODSPELL band was recording today in the studio with composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz and Sh-k-boom's Kurt Deutsch. No official date has been made available for the label, but official information is expected shortly.

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater on November 7, 2011. Broadway Beat was on hand with host Richard Ridge to talk to the company and creative team at the show's opening night party at Planet Hollywood!

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, performing from Wednesday, November 9 through Sunday, December 4 at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.

CHRIS ISAACSON has announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' first show of their 3rd Season, beginning with, HEART AND SOUL, starring Broadway sensation SHOSHANA BEAN, vocal powerhouse SYLVIA MACCALLA and American Idol Finalist SYESHA MERCADO, celebrating the music of Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick & Whitney Houston!

Back by 'Popular' demand, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED will return to its Los Angeles home, the Pantages Theatre, for a strictly-limited engagement this holiday season running November 30, 2011 - January 29, 2012. When it first played the Pantages in 2005, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. WICKED returned two years later to begin an extended engagement that would go on to run two years, becoming one of the longest-running Broadway musicals in L.A. history.

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater on November 7, 2011. Before the show, the celebrities walked the red carpet and we were there!

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater on November 7, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the cast as they headed into the show's opening night party at Planet Hollywood!

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater on November 7, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the cast celebrating along with composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz at the show's exciting opening night curtain call!

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater on November 7, 2011. Were the critics charmed? Let's find out!

The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes the return of Katie Rose Clarke as Glinda and Kyle Dean Massey as Fiyero on Tuesday, November 15 in Cincinnati, OH.