Tim Rice News

During last week's technical rehearsals we caught up with The Wizard of Oz Director Jeremy Sams to see how things are going down at the (slightly windy!) London Palladium. Apologies for the slight inteference in the sound in some of our blogs from the theatre, this is due to the microphones being worn by creatives, cast and crew!

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre announces its ninth season of great theatre, The Best of Broadway. The 2010/2011 season will begin with Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, an engaging, fast-paced 'whodunit' that celebrates the magic of theatre. The Theatre will continue with the family favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a colorful retelling of the story of Joseph, his coat of many colors and his amazing ability to interpret dreams. Next up is Cabaret, the energetic, politically charged, seductive and daring Tony-award winning production that is ranked among the greatest American musicals. Then, Red takes a provocative look at Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, as he works feverishly in his studio on the Bowery to complete the biggest commission in the history of modern art. The smash season ends with the classic Tony Award-winning musical, Hello, Dolly!, which takes us on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth century with America's most beloved matchmaker, Dolly Levi.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will produce another new show on its Main Stage with JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. The groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece will run two weeks of previews from Friday, February 4 -17, with grand opening festivities on Friday, July 18. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is slated to run through July 30, 2011. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is presented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

The Providence return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, February 3 at 7:30PM at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, February 20.

Disney Theatrical Productions and Victoria Theatre Association announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Saturday, February 12 at 7 AM. Dayton's most eagerly awaited stage production will begin performances at the Benjamin & Marion Schuster Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 14 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, July 10. The opening night is Thursday, June 16 at 8PM. THE LION KING is part of the 2010-2011 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series.

With rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz now well underway - and the first preview just a few days away - our Dorothy, Danielle Hope, gives us a quick tour of her dressing room, shows off her ruby slippers, and gives us a glimpse of her Dorothy outfit!

Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out four-week premiere engagement in Durham, NC which concluded on Sunday, January 30.

Casting has been announced for the Providence engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Providence's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the PPAC stage from Tuesday, February 1 to Sunday, February 20. The press opening night is Thursday, February 3 at 7:30 PM.

With over 30 shows opening on DC area stages, there's lots to choose from for local theatregoers and visitors in February. There's a 'mash-up' festival, a puppet 'slam!', a Tom Stoppard play, the beginning of The Edward Albee Festival, and so much more! So come visit the Nation's Capital and join us for some outstanding theatre.

Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/30 for Paris

Disney's THE LION KING will close at DPAC stage January 30, 2011.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Wizard Of Oz's 'Dorothy' Danielle Hope spoke on BBC1's The One Show this Friday January 28th. The two discussed the show, which has begun rehearsals at the London Palladium. The first show preview is set for February 7.

Hoy sábado 29 de enero, el Teatro Lope de Vega de Madrid ha acogido las audiciones infantiles para el musical El Rey León, cuyo estreno tendrá lugar el próximo otoño. Cerca de 80 niños y niñas han asistido al casting con la esperanza de acabar convirtiéndose en los jóvenes cachorros Simba y Nala.

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musical 'Chess' to be held on Sunday February 6th at 4 pm and Monday February 7th at 7 pm (end time may vary, please sign up at start time).

Queen legend Brian May and West End and Broadway singing sensation Kerry Ellis are to perform the live version of their hit album, ANTHEMS, in a special Royal Albert Hall concert next Spring on the May Bank Holiday Sunday after the Royal Wedding. Making a guest appearance will be RENT's Adam Pascal.

Ricky Martin has announces his upcoming tour dates across America.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Wizard Of Oz's 'Dorothy' Danielle Hope are set to speak on BBC1's The One Show this Friday January 28th.

In May of 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall, London, there were two spectacular, standing room only, performances of Chess in Concert, with story and lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Lion King) and music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (Mamma Mia!), formerly of ABBA. Chess in Concert received its TV premiere in June 2009 and was subsequently shown in mainstream cinemas throughout the UK. Street Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that they are the first company in the U.S. to secure rights to this spectacular 'in concert' production that Tim Rice says he hopes 'will be the model of future productions.' The musical has a long history with multiple versions from concept album to British and finally American productions.

WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE is Proud To Present I DO! I DO! February 10 - March 20, 2011

Longtime Hollywood publicist, Shirley Carroll O'Connor, whose colorful career included 25 years as the first female press agent under the Big Top of the Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. and Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circuses, has died at the age of 93, in Laguna Hills, California.