EVITA, GHOST, MAMMA MIA! & More Set for Dallas Summer Musicals' 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 31, 2013
Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM)announces their 2013-2014 season of shows, with eight touring Broadway productions and two specials coming to the Music Hall at Fair Park. DSM has been entertaining North Texas audiences with the finest in professional live theatrical entertainmentfor 74 seasons, since 1941.
Dallas Summer Musical Presents 2013-2014 Broadway Season
by Sara Brown
- Jul 31, 2013
Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM)announces their 2013-2014 season of shows, with eight touring Broadway productions and two specials coming to the Music Hall at Fair Park. DSM has been entertaining North Texas audiences with the finest in professional live theatrical entertainmentfor 74 seasons, since 1941.
InDepth InterView: Ramin Karimloo Talks SubCulture Shows, New EPs, LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jul 31, 2013
Today we are talking to an electrifying live performer who has made a major mark in the theatrical realm with his work as the title character in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL - PHANTOM 25 for short - as well as the originator of the role in its musical sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES - to say nothing of his long-standing and upcoming association with LES MIERABLES, at the O2, in Toronto this Fall and beyond - the one and only Ramin Karimloo. Espousing on the many major musical theatre roles he has essayed thus far as well as what he would like to take on in the future, Karimloo grants unprecedented access into his background and illustrates his experiences participating in some already classic once-in-a-lifetime events, such as PHANTOM 25 and LES MIZ at the 02. Most importantly, Karimloo clues us in on what we can expect from his series of shows this week at SubCulture as well as explains the history and future plans for his Broadway and Bluegrass - aka Broadgrass - tour. Additionally, Karimloo discusses the finer points of his forthcoming headlining role as Jean Valjean in the Toronto kick-off of the brand new LES MISERABLES revival and shares his memories of appearing on the Academy Awards this year with the film's cast. Also, Karimloo offers first news on his upcoming series of EPs, reflects on his past solo albums and how they developed, as well as comments on his recent UK TV recurring role on THE SPA ROOM and desire to pursue more TV/film work in the future, as well as shares his enthusiasm for GLEE - and much, much more!
PBS Airs MARVIN HAMLISCH: THE WAY HE WAS, 12/27
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jul 26, 2013
PBS has officially announced the broadcast premiere of the new documentary all about EGOT - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards - recipient Marvin Hamlisch with the newly announced American Masters 2013 final entry MARVIN HAMLISCH: THE WAY HE WAS.
PBS's MARVIN HAMLISCH: THE WAY HE WAS to Premiere 12/27
by Caryn Robbins
- Jul 26, 2013
With exclusive access to Hamlisch's personal archival treasure trove and complete cooperation from his family, Marvin Hamlisch: The Way He Was (w.t.), premiering nationally Friday, December 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS
Tim Minchin Teases Details On New Stage Musical
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jul 24, 2013
Charismatic stage performer and acclaimed MATILDA songwriter Tim Minchin drops some hints about his new stage musical in a new interview, confirming it will be yet another collaboration with director Matthew Warchus, among other tidbits.
Elton John to Receive First-Ever Brits Icon Award
by Caryn Robbins
- Jul 24, 2013
NME reports that Sir Elton John will be the recipient of the first-ever Brits Icon Award, to be presented at an awards ceremony on September 2. The event will be broadcast on ITV at a later date.
EVITA, CHICAGO & BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fox Theatre On Sale 8/10
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 22, 2013
Tickets for CHICAGO, EVITA and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fox Theatre will go on sale Saturday, August 10 at 10am online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box office. Ticket prices for EVITA start at $35; ticket prices for CHICAGO andBEAUTY AND THE BEAST start at $30. All three shows are part of the Fox Theatre's 2013-2014 U.S. Bank Broadway series. EVITA is the first production in the six-show season ticket package; CHICAGO and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST are off-series specials.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/22- Alan Menken
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 22, 2013
Happy Birthday Alan Menken! For Disney, Menken has scored The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas, each of which won him two Academy Awards. He also composed the scores for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Enchanted, and Tangled. Menken has collaborated on several occasions with lyricists includingHoward Ashman,Tim RiceandStephen Schwartz. On Broadway, Menken has composed for The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors, King David, Beauty and the Beast and, now, Sister Act.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Arena Tour Gets September 10 DVD Release!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 22, 2013
An extraordinary new live stage production of one of the world's most popular musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar, comes to Blu-ray((TM)) and DVD on September 10, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The legendary rock opera by lyricist Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King) and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (Evita, The Phantom of the Opera) returns in a fresh, cutting-edge performance the U.K.'s Daily StarSunday calls 'an almighty success' that 'will go down as one of the best productions yet.'
Melanie C Blogs About SUPERSTAR Tour Experience
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jul 17, 2013
Spice Girl and internationally recognized solo artist Melanie C opens up about her recent onstage role as Mary Magdalene in the ongoing arena world tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's seminal rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in a new blog entry on her official site.
Behind The Scenes Of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Photo Shoot
by Pat Cerasaro
- Jul 17, 2013
The comely cast of the new West End musical FROM HERE TO ETERNITY recently posed for a steamy series of Hawaii-set shots for use in promotional posters and advertisements for the forthcoming tuner and a series of behind-the-scenes shots of the extensive shoot have now been revealed.
Tickets for EVITA at The Oriental Theatre on Sale 7/19
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 17, 2013
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning musical EVITA go on-sale to the public starting this Friday, July 19, 2013 at 10 a.m. EVITA will play the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited engagement Sep. 18 - Oct. 6, 2013.
Exclusive Interview: Alan Menken on Vying for the 'EGOT', ABC's THE NEIGHBORS, Plus Scoops on ALADDIN, HUNCHBACK, TANGLED & More!
by Jessica Showers
- Jul 15, 2013
BroadwayWorld took time to talk to Alan Menken about vying for the fabled EGOT, writing for television, and the possibility of creating a new musical series for ABC. Plus, Menken discusses ALADDIN opening in Toronto and on Broadway, redeveloping THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME for the stage with Stephen Schwartz, and new projects with Douglas Carter Beane, David Zippel and Harvey Fierstein, as well as seeing his work spread across the globe.
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