The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.
Produced by Oran Thornton (Angaleena Presley, Logan Brill) and recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios, What Else Can She Do tells the stories of women—those who are lost, struggling, angry and scared, but who remain resilient through it all. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.
BroadwayWorld talks to multidisciplinary performer Erin Mei-Ling Stuart about her role in Magic Theatre's world premiere production of Sam Chanse's 'Monument, Or Four Sisters (A Sloth Play)' running May11 to 29.
On a whim, this statuesque trans-warrior goddess decided to concoct a show all about MARY. Mary who? We hear you ask, well just about ANY Mary that would sit still long enough for Bond to grab the song with their name in it, or one that was written by someone named Mary, or by a composer from the lady’s home state of MARYland - who knows really...
Two Rochester award-winners – PUSH Physical Theatre and storyteller Penny Sterling – have combined forces to create Someone No One Can See, which will make its world premiere at Blackfriars Theatre for nine performances.
The upcoming 2022/23 Season at the Landestheater Linz marks the 10 Anniversary of Linz's very own Musical Ensemble. With a successful story, numerous Opening Nights, Multi Awarded shows, and performers, Linz became an international Address in the Musical circus. Expectations are always high and even higher after productions like the recent TITANIC or many others. The 2022/23 Season presentation proves undoubtful that there will be no exception in the Anniversary season.
Shot between Barcelona and Miami, the cinematic official video for ‘Crazy What Love Can Do’ directed by Michael Holyck (Noir Productions) is framed as the trailer to an action-packed B-movie, with all three artists taking centre stage for this gripping melange of romance, violence and suspense.
Bang on a Can has announced the full schedule for LONG PLAY, a new, three-day destination music festival. Originally scheduled for May of 2020, LONG PLAY will be presented for the first time from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2022.
“To tell you the truth, I'm amazed we're both still ambulatory,” groans Steven Patterson, one of the co-founders of Bridge Street Theatre.
Although it is important to have physical copies of scripts and scores, I personally prefer to have them on a tablet because it is cleaner. I normally only need them before rehearsals to work out my actions, lines, and character work but the moment I get into the rehearsal, I no longer need them, therefore a soft copy would suffice.
Produced by Oran Thornton (Angaleena Presley, Logan Brill) and recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios, What Else Can She Do tells the stories of women—those who are lost, struggling, angry and scared, but who remain resilient through it all. Listen to the new album now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.
Footage has been released from the new London production of Arthur Laurents’ and Stephen Sondheim’s rarely produced 1964 musical ‘Anyone Can Whistle’.
Not to be confused with the 2002 film of the same name, Catch Me If You Can is a small ensemble thriller that debuted on Broadway in 1965. Based on a French play by Robert Thomas, this American version, written by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, is a potentially entertaining evening, but fails to captivate and excite.
Anyone Can Whistle is Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ satirical musical comedy set in a fictional town where the government controls absolutely everything, even the miracles.
David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson have released their collaborative single ‘Crazy What Love Can Do’, out now on Parlophone. A cinematic music video for the track, shot in Barcelona and Miami, is set to follow next week.
inger-songwriter Alannah McCready is following the successful release of her song, “Can I Call,” a duet with Will Gittens, with a visually engaging music video for the track. Directed by Emily Vaughn and produced by Justin Pagano, cinematographer T.C. Carter filmed the music video in various picturesque settings throughout Los Angeles, CA.
Stephen Sondheim's and Arthur Laurents 1964 political satire is given a modern spin by director Georgie Rankom in this high-energy production. Let's see what BWW's critic had to say...
The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has announced its new core exhibition will open for previews on June 30, 2022. The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do will offer an expansive and timely presentation of Holocaust history told through personal stories, objects, photos, and film-many on view for the first time.
The series will introduce a new dynamic judging panel – welcoming home Stephen “tWitch” Boss, alongside Emmy-, Tony- and Golden Globe-nominated artist Matthew Morrison and dancer, singer and digital sensation JoJo Siwa. Presenter and author Cat Deeley will step back into her role as host of the dance competition series.
Get ready for a night of hilarity and mystery! This comedy thriller is a classic gem that will have you guessing and laughing from start to finish.
Since releasing his first single 'Sade,' a love song which sampled instrumentals from One Direction's 'Story of My Life,' Adekunle has gone on to release four albums - including Gold which debuted at #7 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, About 30 which was shortlisted for the GRAMMY Best World Album.
An all new video has been released from inside rehearsal for the upcoming production Anyone Can Whistle! A political satire about conformity and the ostracisation of those considered ‘other’ in society, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’, directed by Georgie Rankcom, will play Southwark Playhouse, 1 April - 7 May, 2022.
Beginning with a simple mission of making outstanding theatre accessible for everyone by offering touring, pay-what-you-will productions, Servant Stage, now in their tenth season, has grown dramatically to become “a major player in the local theatrical market.'
An energetic, joyful night of escapist fun. Read our BWW critic's review.
Award-winning artist CJ Solar has set March 25 as the release date for “All I Can Think About Lately,” the latest single from his upcoming The Future’s Neon album. CJ wrote “All I Can Think about Lately” with Aaron Eshius and Joey Hyde, and fans can pre-save/add the new single npw. CJ released yric video for “The Future’s Neon.'
The first and only production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND I saw was a concert production featuring an all-white cast. So, when I heard that Speakeasy Stage would be producing the show, I was excited to be able to see how it is meant to be performed. This production, directed by Pascale Florestral and music directed by David Freeman Coleman, did not disappoint.
1953 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1954 | West End |
London Production West End |
1955 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
1959 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
1962 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Revival Off-Broadway |
1981 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
1988 |
International Tour |
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1988 | West End |
London Revival West End |
2004 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Off-Broadway |
2007 | London |
Lost Musicals Concert London |
2007 | Los Angeles |
Pasadena Playhouse Production Los Angeles |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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1953 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Gwen Verdon |
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