BWW Blog: Turning Movies into Musicals - Is There a Formula for Success?
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski
- Apr 10, 2020
When creating a musical, there are many places that one can draw inspiration from. Some, like Lin-Manuel Miranda, read a book and are determined to see the story play out on stage. Others take the songs of others and create a plot around them, like the music of ABBA in Mamma Mia. A few are even able to conjure up entire worlds out of their minds. But one of the more popular forms of media to be adapted in the past few years has been the world of cinema.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE CRUCIBLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 6, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, The Crucible!
Presley Ryan Will Depart Beetlejuice 3/29
by Alan Henry
- Mar 6, 2020
Presley Ryan has announced her final day at Beetlejuice on Broadway will be Sunday, March 29. Ryan made the announcement on her Instagram, where she also announced she'll be doing a giveaway for a pair of tickets to her final performance for Women's Day this Sunday. A replacement for Lydia has not yet been announced.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber
- Feb 18, 2020
From creators David Simon and Ed Burns comes The Plot Against America, an alternate American history story of the country's turn to fascism told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey.
VIDEO: Watch 'Fanimations' Of BEETLEJUICE on Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
- Feb 18, 2020
These fanimations, or fan animations, are yet another example of how great Broadway fans can be! Set to the songs of Beetlejuice, no two videos are alike. Check out some of our favorites!
Photo Flash: Lakewood Playhouse Presents HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 15, 2020
The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the FOURTH SHOW of our 81st ANNIVERSARY SEASON – HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL! We are so excited to be the South Sound Premier this highly requested modern musical based on the Hit 80s Dark Comedy that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater!
Limited Series THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA to Debut March 16
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 15, 2020
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA, a limited series based on the acclaimed Philip Roth novel of the same name, imagines an alternate American history during World War II, told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey as they endure the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who captures the presidency and turns the nation toward fascism. Created by frequent collaborators David Simon and Ed Burns (HBO's “The Wire” and “Generation Kill”), the six-part limited series THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA debuts MONDAY, MARCH 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
Antonia Vivino Stars In HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL At Simi-Arts
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 9, 2020
Antonia Vivino, stars as the lead character Veronia Sawyer in the popular 'Heathers:The Musical,' opening tomorrow, Friday, January 10th at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.Presented by Studio C Performing Arts Studio.
HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Lakewood Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 6, 2020
The Lakewood Playhouse will present the FOURTH SHOW of their 81st ANNIVERSARY SEASON - HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL! They are excited to be the South Sound Premier this highly requested modern musical based on the Hit 80s Dark Comedy that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater!
Breaking: BEETLEJUICE Announces Closing Date; National Tour Will Launch in 2021
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 9, 2019
Broadway's smash hit musical BEETLEJUICE will play its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Final block of tickets now on sale for all performances through Saturday, June 6, 2020. BEETLEJUICE just broke the Winter Garden Theatre Box Office Record for 8 performances on the week ending December 1, 2019. Tour details have been revealed - find out when it's coming to a city near you!
BEETLEJUICE Breaks Winter Garden Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 2, 2019
BEETLEJUICE, presented by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman) and Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick), announced Beetlejuice broke the Winter Garden Box Office Record for an 8 performance week with a gross of $1,589,838.90, the week ending December 1, 2019. The previous record was held by SCHOOL OF ROCK with a gross of $1,506,236.20, for the week ending December 27, 2015.
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