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LES MISÉRABLES - Legendary Musical Plays The Kravis
by Beau Higgins - Dec 17, 2011


The New York Times calls this Les Miserables "an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish." The London Times hails the new show "a five star hit, astonishingly powerful and as good as the original." The Star-Ledger says 'a dynamically re-imagined hit. This Les Miserables has improved with age" and NY1-TV proclaims "this new production actually exceeds the original. The storytelling is clearer, the perspective grittier and the motivations more honest. Musical theatre fans can rejoice: Les Miz is born again."

Furious Theatre Co Presents NO GOOD DEED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2011


Furious Theatre Company is back with a gritty and savagely humorous live-on-stage action adventure that is part theater and part graphic novel.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at LOVE NEVER DIES on DVD!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 12, 2011


Broadway's longest-running production of all time celebrates a triumphant quarter century on stage with The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, coming to Blu-rayTM - with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound- DVD, On Demand and Digital Download on February 7, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. See the trailer for LOVE NEVER DIES below!

Amazon Releases LOVE NEVER DIES and PHANTOM 25th for Blu-ray/DVD Pre-Order
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 12, 2011


Broadway's longest-running production of all time celebrates a triumphant quarter century on stage with The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, coming to Blu-ray™ - with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound- DVD, On Demand and Digital Download on February 7, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Nashville’s Nutcracker Brings Holiday Dreams Back to the Stage 12/9-18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2011


One of Nashville's newest holiday traditions, Nashville's Nutcracker, will return to TPAC's Jackson Hall December 9-18 with additional performances and new surprises to accompany its beloved characters and story.

LOVE NEVER DIES & PHANTOM 25th Set for February 7, 2012 US Release
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 6, 2011


Broadway's longest-running production of all time celebrates a triumphant quarter century on stage with The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall, coming to Blu-rayTM - with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound- DVD, On Demand and Digital Download on February 7, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. On October 2, 2011, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer Cameron Mackintosh marked the 25th anniversary of their beloved musical extravaganza, "The Phantom of the Opera," with a lavishly staged production at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall that was beamed live via satellite to cinemas across the globe.The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall marks the first time a live performance of the blockbuster musical has been made available for home viewing, making it a must-have anniversary release for fans everywhere.

THE SIMPSONS Season 14 Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2011


THE SIMPSONS SEASON 14 Blu-ray and DVD are loaded with bonus features including the incredible 300th episode starring Tony Hawk and blink-182. Additionally, the Blu-ray and DVD are packed with deleted scenes, features and never-before-seen footage, audio commentaries, sketch galleries, original animated menus, a special language feature and much more.

Tom Hanks Set to Adapt Larson's IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2011


According to the Hollywood Reporter, Universal Studios and actor Tom Hanks have optioned the film rights to IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS, the best selling non-fiction work by Erik Larson which was published in May.

One Day Comes To Blu-Ray 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2011


Directed by Lone Scherfig (director of the Academy Award® nominated An Education), and adapted by David Nicholls from his #1 international bestseller, One Day stars Academy Award® nominee Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married, Brokeback Mountain) and Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe, 21) as Emma and Dexter, whose relationship over twenty years is filled with laughter and tears.

Eagle Media Corp Receives R. John Hugh Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 23, 2011


Eagle Media Corp was honored with Florida Motion Picture & Television Association Metro Orlando Chapter's R. John Hugh Award, Monday, November 21st. Receiving the award were EMC founders Thomas P. Mitchell, Sr., President and Linda K. Nesmith, Senior Vice President/COO.

J. Mark McVey, Andrew Varela Lead LES MISÉRABLES In Dayton 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2011


Victoria Theatre Association announces the cast for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables premiere Dayton engagement at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, November 22-27, 2011.

LES MISÉRABLES Comes To Fox Cities PAC, Closes 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2011


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables are on sale now for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Centers premiere engagement.

A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: The Story Of Doris Day Comes To El Portal, Closes 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2011


The Mill at Sonning - Oxforshire, England, in association with El Portal Theatre will present the American Premiere of A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY - The Story Of Doris Day, starring Sally Hughes. Written by Adam Rolston and directed by Alvin Rakoff, the production will run November 2 - 20, 2011 at the historic El Portal Theatre Mainstage in the NOHO Arts District.

BWW Interviews: Lyn Stanley Talks About Her Road to Singing @ Sterling's
by Don Grigware - Nov 17, 2011


Singer Lyn Stanley will appear at Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's on Sunday November 27. She has an amazingly diversified background to share with us. Tell me about your background, which, I understand has taken a shift twice in totally divergent directions, from businesswoman to pro champion dancer to singer.

LES MISÉRABLES Comes To Fox Cities PAC 11/15-20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2011


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables are on sale now for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Centers premiere engagement.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment Releases Larry Crowne On Blu-Ray
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2011


When the happy-go-lucky Larry Crowne, played by Tom Hanks (The Da Vinci Code, Forrest Gump), finds himself edged out in a company downsizing, he sets out on a heart-warming journey to find himself and soon finds the spark of romance too.

Kelly Clarkson Announces STRONGER Tour 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2011


Global superstar Kelly Clarkson announces her highly anticipated Stronger Tour 2012 in support of her 5th studio album, Stronger, which was released on October 24th. The first leg of her world tour kicks off with a North American 40 plus city trek beginning in Mashantucket, CT on January 13th, with special guest Matt Nathanson.

PAE Live Presents The Romance of Magno Rubio, Opening 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2011


The Winter Play Season at [Inside] the Ford kicks off with Lonnie Carter's OBIE award-winning The Romance of Magno Rubio in English - plus the world premiere of Ang Romansa ni Magno Rubio, a new translation into Tagalog. PAE Live! presents five performances each week, three in English and two in Tagalog, with both versions directed by translator Bernardo Bernardo. The Romance of Magno Rubio opens on November 4, and Ang Romansa ni Magno Rubio follows on November 5.

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