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Broadway's MAGIC MIKE Creative Team Revealed - Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2013


Deadline.com reports that MAGIC MIKE, THE MUSICAL has revealed its creative team. NEXT TO NORMAL's Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey will write the songs, with SPIDER-MAN's Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa crafting the book, which is based on the Steven Soderbergh-helmed film starring Channing Tatum.

Tickets for AMERICAN IDIOT at Morrison Center Go on Sale 7/26
by Kristin Salaky - Jul 17, 2013


Morrison Center announced today that single tickets for the national tour of the explosive Broadway hit AMERICAN IDIOT, called 'wonderfully raucous' and 'emotionally charged' by The New York Times and 'flat-out electrifying' by the Boston Globe, will go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices range from $37.50 to $57.50 and will be available at the Morrison Center box office located at 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane on the campus of Boise State University, select Bronco Shops, by visiting BoiseStateTickets.com, or by calling (208) 426-1110. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (208) 426-4103.

Breaking News: Idina Menzel-Led IF/THEN to Open at Richard Rodgers Theatre on March 27; Previews Begin March 4
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2013


Producer David Stone announced today that If/Then, the new musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creative team behind Next To Normal, Tom Kitt (music), Brian Yorkey (book and lyrics), and Michael Greif (director), will play Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) in spring 2014. Starring Tony Award-Winner Idina Menzel, If/Then will begin preview performances on Tuesday, March 4, and officially open on Thursday, March 27, 2014. On-sale dates, performance schedule, and ticket information will be announced shortly. For more information, please visit IfThenTheMusical.com.

Pre-Sale Begins for Pre-Broadway IF/THEN at National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2013


Idina Menzel will return to Broadway for the first time since winning the Tony Award for Wicked in If/Then, an original Broadway musical which reunites Tom Kitt (music), Brian Yorkey (book and lyrics), and Michael Greif (director), the creative team behind the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, Next to Normal. If/Then is being produced by David Stone, who produced both Wicked and Next to Normal. Pre-sale for the pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre began today. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Dermot Mulroney to Host Talkback Following PETER PAN'S MOTHER Reading at Cape Rep Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2013


Cape Rep is honored to have acclaimed film actor Dermot Mulroney and his mother, actress Ellen Mulroney tonight in the reading of a new, short play Peter Pan's Mother written by Christine Emmert, followed by an audience conversation in the intimate 130-seat theatre with Dermot moderated by Improper Bostonian magazine's lead columnist Jonathan Soroff tonight, July 15 at 6:00 PM.

Susie McMonagle to Lead NEXT TO NORMAL at Drury Lane Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 12, 2013


Drury Lane Theatre will present the regional premiere of the recent Broadway sensation NEXT TO NORMAL, previewing August 15, opening August 22, and running through October 6, 2013. NEXT TO NORMAL stars Jeff Award nominee Susie McMonagle as 'Diana' ('Fantine' in Les Miserables on Broadway and the first National Tours of Billy Elliot and Mamma Mia) and Jeff Award winner Rod Thomas as 'Dan' (Big at Drury Lane Theatre and Little Shop of Horrors at Theatre at the Center).The production is directed by Drury Lane Theatre Artistic Director William Osetek (Drury Lane Theatre's smash hit production of Spamalot and Jeff Award nominee for Best Director and Best Production for Thoroughly Modern Millie.)

Novato Theater Company Presents THE LION IN THE WINTER, 8/30
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 12, 2013


Novato Theater Company opens its new season in its brand-new venue with a smashing historical drama, James Goldman's The Lion in Winter, a play full of plots, counterplots and unforgettable characters. Lion is directed by award-winning director Kris Neely and features Craig Christiansen as King Henry II of England and Maxine Sattizahn as Eleanor of Aquitaine. Assistant Director is Michael Walraven. NTC Executive Producer is Janelle Ponte.

Weston Playhouse's NEXT TO NORMAL with Heidi Blickenstaff Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2013


This is a show not to be missed! Performances run tonight, July 11-July 27. Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30; with afternoon matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

BMI Lehman Engel Workshop Now Accepting Applications for Composer/Lyricist Class; Deadline Set for 8/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2013


Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global leader in music rights management, has announced that the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop is now accepting applications for its first year composer/lyricist class. The August 1, 2013, deadline is quickly approaching and applicants are asked to send in the requested materials as soon as possible. The Workshop begins September 23, 2013, and runs through June 2014. A recipient of the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre Award, the Lehman Engel Musical Workshop consists of approximately 250 composers, lyricists and book writers who are actively writing new works for the musical theatre.

Menzel & Diggs Present A BROADER WAY Karaoke 7/22
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 9, 2013


Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Idina Menzel and popular BroadwayHollywood crossover star Taye Diggs - husband and wife in real life - will host a special fundraising event for their kids' charity A BROADER WAY later this month, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg.

Karen Ziemba, Liz Callaway & More Set for BROADWAY CLOSE UP This Fall at Merkin Concert Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2013


Kaufman Center's Broadway Close Up takes you behind the scenes of musicals old and new with eye-opening interviews and inspiring performances by some of Broadway's greatest talents.

Susie McMonagle and Rod Thomas to Lead NEXT TO NORMAL at Drury Lane, 8/15-10/6
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2013


According to the Chicago Tribune, Susie McMonagle and Rod Thomas are set to lead Next to Normal at Drury Lane Oakbrook, running August 15 - October 6, 2013. Also set to star are Skyler Adams, Callie Johnson, Colte Julain and Josh Tolle.

First Promo For Idina Menzel's IF/THEN D.C. Tryout
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 3, 2013


The first promotional ad for the highly anticipated new musical by the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning team of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, IF/THEN, written explicitly for notable Broadway and GLEE star Idina Menzel has been unveiled.

Dermot Mulroney to Host Talkback Following PETER PAN'S MOTHER Reading at Cape Rep Theatre, 7/15
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 3, 2013


Cape Rep Theatre presents Summer Starlight: An Evening With Ellen and Dermot Mulroney benefitting Cape Rep Theatre. Cape Rep is honored to have acclaimed film actor Dermot Mulroney and his mother, actress Ellen Mulroney one night only in the reading of a new, short play Peter Pan's Mother written by Christine Emmert, followed by an audience conversation in the intimate 130-seat theatre with Dermot moderated by Improper Bostonian magazine's lead columnist Jonathan Soroff on Monday, July 15 at 6:00 PM.

Weston Playhouse's NEXT TO NORMAL with Heidi Blickenstaff to Open 7/11
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 3, 2013


This is a show not to be missed! Performances run July 11-July 27. Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30; with afternoon matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Poll Results: Voters Are Excited for Disney to Bring HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to the Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 1, 2013


Last week's poll asked which project you're most excited to see on stage. Check out your response below!

BWW Interviews - Andy Blankenbuehler Talks Tonight's PBS ANNIE Special; Plus Next Projects FLY and ONLY GOLD!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2013


Andy Blankenbuehler spoke exclusively to BWW about the new PBS documentary - ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, From Script to Stage, which follows the cast and creative team of the 2012 Broadway revival as they prepared for the production of the iconic musical number 'It's the Hard-Knock Life.'

POLL: Which Disney Project Are You Most Excited For?
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2013


New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which Disney project are you most excited for?

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