Chichester Festival Theatre's THE PAJAMA GAME, Starring Hadley Fraser and Joanna Riding, Will Begin April 22
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 12, 2013
Distinguished director Richard Eyre returns to Chichester to open Festival 2013 with THE PAJAMA GAME. Love is in the air at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory as handsome new Superintendent Sid Sorokin falls head-over-heels for firebrand Union rep Babe Williams. But when the employees are refused a seven-and-a-half cents an hour raise, sparks fly and the couple find themselves deliciously at odds. Will love, eventually, conquer all in this delightful romantic comedy?
Journey to the Oscars Portrait Gallery: The Ladies
by Walter McBride - Feb 24, 2013
In anticipation of the 85th Annual Academy Awards, airing tonight on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center, BroadwayWorld's Walter McBride brings you a look back at this year's female nominees. Check out the photos below!
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/18- Christopher Sieber
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2013
Happy Birthday, Christopher Sieber! Sieber made his Broadway debut as Agis in the musical Triumph of Love with Betty Buckley and F. Murray Abraham. Following this role, he appeared as a replacement in the roles of Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Billy Flynn in Chicago. Sieber played the role of Rapunzel's Prince and shared the role of the Wolf with Gregg Edelman in the revival of Into the Woods in 2002.
In March 2005, Sieber originated the role of Sir Dennis Galahad in the Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot. He starred as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical which opened on Broadway on December 14, 2008, after an out-of-town tryout in Seattle. On March 11, 2011, Sieber replaced Jeffrey Tambor as Georges in the Broadway production of La Cage Aux Folles opposite Harvey Fierstein.
Photo Coverage: Pamela Myers Previews 54 Below Show
by Walter McBride - Jan 18, 2013
Broadway fell in love with Pamela Myers in 1970 when she introduced the now quintessential ode to New York City, "Another Hundred People," in the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's Company, in which she originated the role of Marta. New York audiences also know her as Lucy Van Pelt in Broadway's Snoopy!, and Cinderella's Stepmother in the 2002 revival of Into the Woods, among others. But television audiences know Pamela best not only for her recurring roles on Alice, but for her four season run on Sha-Na-Na. Now, at 54 Below, Pamela takes a look back at some of her more infamous stage moments and career highlights.
Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams, Condola Rashad Join Cast of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2012
Academy Award winner CUBA GOODING, JR, (Jerry Maguire, Red Tails), Emmy Award nominee and recording star VANESSA WILLIAMS (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives), and Tony Award nominee CONDOLA RASHAD (Lifetime's Steel Magnolias, Broadway's Stick Fly) will star along with the previously announced CICELY TYSON in the upcoming Broadway revival of HORTON FOOTE'S beloved classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, directed by MICHAEL WILSON.
Produced by NELLE NUGENT and KENNETH TEATON, this 14-week limited engagement will begin previews on Easter Sunday, March 31st at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd. For ticket information please visit www.TheTripToBountifulBroadway.com.
Erica Cornejo and Carlos Molina Join FPAC's THE NUTCRACKER, 12/8 & 9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012
Guest artists Erica Cornejo, Boston Ballet principal dancer, and Carlos Molina, former American Ballet Theatre soloist and Boston Ballet principal, will dance the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier in Franklin Performing Arts Company's presentation of The Nutcracker.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Plays 5th Avenue Theatre for Halloween, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2012
Just in time for Halloween, the first national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, will make its Seattle premiere tonight, October 24-November 11, 2012 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, this smash Broadway hit brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.
Brown Helms Renaissance Players' Production of INTO THE WOODS, Opening Tonight, 10/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 19, 2012
What really happens "happily ever after"? That is among the questions answered in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, to be presented by the Renaissance Players at Dickson's Renaissance Center, tonight, October 19-28 in the Anne Deason Performance Hall. The award-winning and critically acclaimed musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
Brown Helms Renaissance Players' Production of INTO THE WOODS, Opens 10/19
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 13, 2012
What really happens "happily ever after"? That is among the questions answered in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, to be presented by the Renaissance Players at Dickson's Renaissance Center, October 19-28 in the Anne Deason Performance Hall. The award-winning and critically acclaimed musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Plays 5th Avenue Theatre for Halloween, 10/24-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2012
Just in time for Halloween, the first national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, will make its Seattle premiere October 24-November 11, 2012 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, this smash Broadway hit brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/2- Chad Kimball
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2012
Happy Birthday, Chad Kimball! After moving to New York, he was hired for the Broadway musical, The Civil War, joining the show 3 weeks before it closed. He was in the Off-Broadway revival of Godspell (2000) and the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods (2002) as Milky-White the cow. He appeared in the Broadway musicals Lennon and Good Vibrations in 2005. Kimball originated 'Huey' in the musical Memphis at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2008, starred in the Broadway production, and earned a Tony nomination for his performance.
Review - Into The Woods: Nice Is Different Than Good
by Michael Dale - Aug 16, 2012
When Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's moralistic take on traditional European fairy tales, mostly penned by The Brothers Grimm, last hit town in a major production, it was April of 2002. The city was still very much rattled by the events of the past September, but a positive spirit was growing from our observances of acts of heroism surrounding us.
Photo Flash: First Look at Amy Barker, Thomas Eiser & More in SBCT's INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2012
South Bend Civic Theatre presents INTO THE WOODS, directed by Stephanie and Stephen Salisbury, and starring Amy Barker, Thomas Eiser, Barbara Garland, Dawn Hagerty, Justin Hissey, Kara Kane, Sean Leyes, Kelly Loughlin, Natalie MacRae, Jennifer Medich, Jacob Medich, Caitlin O'Brien, Rachel Raska, Margaret Rhein, Kristen Riggs, Joe Roman, Andrew Ross, Steven Russell, and Alexandria Sadowski. INTO THE WOODS opens tomorrow, July 27 and runs through August 12. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Glenn Close to Voice 'The Giant' in Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS in the Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2012
The Public Theater will begin previews on Monday, July 23 for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, the second show of The Public's 50th Anniversary season at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel, INTO THE WOODS will continue for five weeks through Saturday, August 25, with an official press opening on Thursday, August 9.
Original Cast Member Chip Zien Added to Starry INTO THE WOODS Cast; Full Central Park Cast Revealed!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 25, 2012
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel. Ellen Harvey (Cinderella's Stepmother); Bethany Moore (Stepsister); Jennifer Rias (Stepsister); Sarah Stiles (Little Red Ridinghood); and Kristine Zbornik (Jack's Mother) complete the cast with Chip Zien, who originated the role of the Baker in the 1987 Broadway production, playing Mysterious Man.
South Bend Civic Theatre Presents INTO THE WOODS, 7/27-8/12
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 22, 2012
What happens after 'happily ever after?' Fairy tale favorites Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Rapunzel and others find out the very real truth of 'be careful what you wish for.' Told in the gorgeous music of the legendary Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods is a fun and fascinating grown-up take on dreams, wishes, and the price paid when our fantasies come true.
Jill Paice & Ryan Silverman Will Lead REBECCA on Broadway at the Broadhurst This Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 20, 2012
REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, has found its male and female leads: Jill Paice will play the role of "I" and Ryan Silverman the role of "Maxim de Winter." REBECCA will open on Broadway Sunday, November 18 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Previews will begin Tuesday, October 30.
Review - The Broadway Musicals of 1987 & Zarkana
by Ben Peltz - Jun 17, 2012
The words, “Once upon a time…,” were followed by that familiar Sondheim vamp, and Danielle Ferland skipped onto the stage just as she had 25 years ago as the original Little Red Riding Hood in Into The Woods. Sure enough, there was a wolf there to greet her, but instead of encountering Granny, The Baker's Wife and The Witch, Little Red found herself in a forest inhabited by a young French revolutionary, an elderly Holocaust survivor, a roller-skating duo and a former President of The United States.