STAGE TUBE: Maury Yeston, Rebecca Luker, et al. Talk DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY
by Kelsey Denette
- Jul 8, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company's DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY is set to open July 21.
The new musical, with a book by Peter Stone & Thomas Meehan, music & lyrics by Maury Yeston is directed by Doug Hughes. The cast includes Linda Balgord (Contessa Danielli), Matt Cavenaugh (Eric Fenton), Mara Davi (Alice), Joy Hermalyn (Cora), Jay Jaski (Lorenzo), Simon Jones (Dr. Dario Albione), Rebecca Luker (Duchess Lamberti), Patricia Noonan (Sophia), Julian Ovenden (Prince Sirki / Death), Jill Paice (Grazia), Michael Siberry (Duke Lamberti), Alexandra Socha (Daisy Fenton), Don Stephenson (Fidele), Max Von Essen (Corrado Montelli).
The cast and creatives sat down to talk about the new show. Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: Chattanooga Theatre Centre Closes Season with RENT & HAIRSPRAY
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Jul 6, 2011
'Hairspray' opens at Chattanooga Theatre Centre on July 1st and runs through the 24th, 2011. The Broadway musical is written by Thomas Meehan and Mark O'Donnell with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman. This musical is based on the 1988 film of the same name by John Waters and is based on Water's experiences growing up in Baltimore.
BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's HAIRSPRAY - So Alive!
by Michael Mulhern
- Jul 5, 2011
HAIRSPRAY makes its Denver regional debut at the Arvada Center and follows the crazy adventures of Tracy Turnblad, a girl with a big heart, big hair and big dreams of integration!
Telsey & Co. Holds ANNIE Open Call in Los Angeles, 7/15
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 30, 2011
Telsey and Co., casting office for the new Broadway production of ANNIE, will hold an open call in Los Angeles on Friday, July 15, for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced.
Broadway's ANNIE Seeks Orphans at Omaha Open Call, 7/17-18
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 30, 2011
Omaha Performing Arts will host an open casting call on Sunday, July 17 and Monday, July 18 for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans for the new Broadway production of ANNIE. The production, directed by Tony Award®-winner James Lapine, will open in fall 2012 in New York City.
Photo Flash: Way Off Broadway's HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 27, 2011
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2011 Season continues this summer when it brings the smash hit musical comedy Hairspray to the stage. Hairspray is another in a line of shows that have had their regional or area premiere at Way Off Broadway.
Will Smith Calls on Emma Thompson to Pen New ANNIE Flick for Willow
by Jessica Lewis
- Jun 24, 2011
As previously reported, an Annie remake is in the works, produced by Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay-Z and partners, and starring the Smith's youngest, Willow. No other casting has been revealed (Willow has, however, expressed her wish for Brad Pitt to step into the shoes of Daddy Warbucks), and while for a time it seemed GLEE's Ryan Murphy was in talks to direct, it appears those talks are off, according to published reports.
Today, New York Magazine reveals that Will Smith has called upon Emma Thompson, with whom he is currently starring in Men in Black III, to readapt John Huston's screenplay for the latest reincarnation of the famous story.
South Bend Civic Theatre Presents HAIRSPRAY!
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 23, 2011
South Bend Civic Theatre hits the dance floor in 1962 Baltimore for Hairspray, the blockbuster musical the New York Times called 'as sweet as a show can be without causing tooth decay.' Plucky plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad chases her dream of appearing on her favorite TV dance show, overcoming prejudice, segregation and those who feel 'inappropriate hair height' is grounds for detention.
TV EXCLUSIVE: DEATH TAKES A HOLDAY Cast Weighs in on the Best of Yeston!
by Jessica Lewis
- Jun 23, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of the new musical Death Takes a Holiday, directed by Tony® winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), adapted by Tony®-winning writers Peter Stone (1776) and Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray), and composed by Tony® winner Maury Yeston (Nine, Titanic). Death Takes a Holiday is based on the dramatic play by Alberto Casella, rewritten for the American stage by Walter Ferris, and originally produced by Messrs. Shubert.
BroadwayWorld recently meet up with the cast and company to weigh in on their favorite Maury Yeston song in Death and in his greater body of work. See what the crew has to say below and in the accompanying video clip!
BroadwayWorld recently meet up with the cast and company to weigh in on their favorite Maury Yeston song in Death and in his greater body of work. See what the crew has to say below and in the accompanying video clip!
BECKY'S NEW CAR Opens June 24 at Aspen's New Hurst Theatre
by Lauren Wolman
- Jun 21, 2011
Casting is complete for Theatre Aspen's upcoming summer season, reported Artistic Director Paige Price. The award-winning regional theatre unveils the brand new Hurst Theatre in Rio Grande Park on June 24th with two musicals and a comedy. The new theatre tent was installed during a snow storm on May 19th, work on the interior will begin immediately.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: Tonys Edition! June 12-17
by BWW Special Coverage
- Jun 17, 2011
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 new 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!In this speacial Tony Awards edition, we'll take a look at highlights from the big event as well as the rest of the week!
For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: June 4- 10!
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