'The Biz Of The Musical Theatre Biz' Conference To Be Held 7/23-25
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 23, 2010
Are you sitting at home with the Perfect Musical, wondering how on earth to get producers to notice it? There might be some answers for you at this summer's conference for musical theatre writers in Los Angeles. It's called 'The Biz of the Musical Theatre Biz: a Conference for Writers' and it just might be the key to figuring out how to get your musical produced.
Chicago Offers SHREKcation Package
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2010
Now families across the Midwest can travel to Chicago 'Shrek-Style' with an all new SHREKcation package. Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to roll out an exclusive travel package that combines the fun of seeing the First National Tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL along with enjoying family friendly activities throughout the city.
Photo Flash: SHREK National Tour - First Look!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 21, 2010
Broadway In Chicago along with producers DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. launched the First National Tour of SHREK: The Musical in Chicago on July 13, 2010. Chicagoan Eric Petersen leads the Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning SHREK as it plays a limited eight week engagement in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the latest SHREK incarnation!
BWW Blogs: 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 21st, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 22, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Shrek,' 'Rock Of Ages,' Ravinia Festival, 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' 'She Loves Me,' more....
Shrek's Eric Petersen and Wife Lisa Morabito Give Birth to Baby Sophia Marie
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010
After just two days of preview performances as the loveable green ogre ‘Shrek' in SHREK THE MUSICAL, Chicagoan Eric Petersen and his wife Lisa Morabito Petersen proudly gave birth to their own beautiful baby. Sophia Marie Petersen, weighing 8 lbs, 7 ounces and 20.5 inches long, was born at 5:12 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial's Prentice Women's Hospital.
BWW Blogs: 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 14th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 14, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Guy Adkins remembered, 'Aida,' 'Shrek,' 'Once On This Island,' 'Arizona Lady,' more....
SHREK Offers 'Party with the Princess' at 900 Shops, 7/29
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 9, 2010
It's a Big Bright Beautiful day for young faces to 'Party with the Princess,' when Princess Fiona, Gingy and Mama Bear from SHREK THE MUSICAL grace the Fifth Floor of The 900 Shops, located at 900 North Michigan Avenue, for photos and fun on Thursday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 12 noon.
SHREK Opens at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, May 2011!
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 1, 2010
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions announced today that SHREK THE MUSICAL® will open at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in May 2011, with a press night on June 7, 2011. The new stage musical is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book 'Shrek!' and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation feature film 'Shrek,' the first chapter in the series of irreverent fairy tales.
Photo Coverage: Shrek Poses with Stanley Cup in Chicago!
by Nicolas Coburn - Jun 30, 2010
The Stanley Cup officially took a 'Shrekcation' to the annual Broadway In Chicago Concert at the Taste of Chicago. While there cast members from participating acts were able to see Chicago's pride and joy, but none were happier than Eric Petersen, a native Chicagoan that will star as Shrek in the First National Tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL premiering in Chicago on July 13! BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage below!
BROADWAY IN CHICAGO Concert To Feature BILLY ELLIOT, SHREK Casts & More
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 28, 2010
Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the annual BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT AT TASTE OF CHICAGO, a fantastic, FREE event on Monday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park (235 S. Columbus Drive).
Paper Mill Presents Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory Concert New Voices of 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2010
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to present 120 of the region's most talented young artists from Paper Mill Playhouse's Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory in a fully produced, original concert on the Paper Mill main-stage titled 'New Voices of 2010: Pure Imagination', a tribute to the songs and shows that opened the doors of our imagination and took us to remarkable places.
STAGE TUBE: 2010 BROADWAY BARES Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 24, 2010
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Sunday's BROADWAY BARES XX: 'STRIP-OPOLY' made history by raising $1,015,985 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This marks the first time in BROADWAY BARES history that the $1 million dollar mark was reached, a goal that had been set this January by BARES creator and executive producer, Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. On Monday, BroadwayWorld brought you complete photo coverage of the event. Today, we bring you video highlghts of the 2010 BROADWAY BARES installment below!
BROADWAY IN CHICAGO Concert To Feature BILLY ELLIOT, SHREK Casts & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010
Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the annual BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT AT TASTE OF CHICAGO, a fantastic, FREE event on Monday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park (235 S. Columbus Drive).
'The Biz Of The Musical Theatre Biz' Conference To Be Held 7/23-25
by Charlie Piane - Jun 7, 2010
Are you sitting at home with the Perfect Musical, wondering how on earth to get producers to notice it? There might be some answers for you at this summer's conference for musical theatre writers in Los Angeles. It's called 'The Biz of the Musical Theatre Biz: a Conference for Writers' and it just might be the key to figuring out how to get your musical produced.
Broadway/San Diego Announces 2010-2011 Season
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 6, 2010
Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!
SHN Announces 2010-2011 Best of Broadway Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2010
SHN is thrilled to announce the 2010-2011 Best of Broadway Season, under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays and Robert Nederlander presented at San Francisco's Orpheum, Curran and Golden Gate Theatres. SHN, the pre-eminent theatrical entertainment company in San Francisco, offers the ultimate Broadway experience to all Bay Area audiences.
Out of the Ensemble Cabaret Plays COMIX's Copper Room 5/24
by BWW
News Desk - May 24, 2010
Kearns Artist Services and COMIX continue their cabaret series 'Out of the Ensemble' on May 24th at 8pm in COMIX's new The Copper Room, located at 353 West 14th Street at 9th Avenue, NYC. Out of the Ensemble highlights the talent of the unsung heroes of Broadway shows - members of the Ensemble.
IN THE HEIGHTS, SHREK, CHICAGO & More Part of Broadway Grand Rapids' '10-'11 Season
by BWW
News Desk - May 21, 2010
The 2010-2011 season for Broadway Grand Rapids (BGR), while marking the company's 23rd year, raises the curtain on an impressive new level of performance. The stage was set with the exciting news that Broadway Grand Rapids and Michigan State University's Wharton Center for Performing Arts have established a partnership that is dramatic - literally and figuratively. For theater lovers throughout West Michigan, this pairing creates an enhanced opportunity to secure top-notch shows for the DeVos Performance Hall venue. The new season reflects the power and the theatrical magic that the organizations have been able to conjure up together. This includes the return to a 5 show subscription series and the additional of 4 special events, the most offered in a BGR season. The subscription series will include Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Legally Blonde The Musical, In The Heights, Grease and Shrek The Musical. In addition to the subscription series, BGR will also offer CHICAGO, STOMP, New Shanghai Circus, and The Aluminum Show.
Out of the Ensemble Cabaret Plays COMIX's Copper Room 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010
Kearns Artist Services and COMIX continue their cabaret series 'Out of the Ensemble' on May 24th at 8pm in COMIX's new The Copper Room, located at 353 West 14th Street at 9th Avenue, NYC. Out of the Ensemble highlights the talent of the unsung heroes of Broadway shows - members of the Ensemble.
Antonio Banderas Begins Work on 'Shrek' Spin-off
by Caroline Cole - May 20, 2010
According to The Orlando Sentinel, Antonio Banderas has begun work on his 'Shrek' spin-off, set for release in Winter 2011. The film will follow Banderas' character, Puss in Boots, before his first appearance in 'Shrek 2'.