AMERICAN IDIOT, ADDAMS FAMILY, et al. Play Boston in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2011
Broadway Across America - Boston is pleased to announce the upcoming 2011-2012 Broadway Season which will include eight theatrical productions at the Boston Opera House and Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre. 'International smash hits, screen sensations on stage, ground-breaking musicals and cherished Broadway favorites are what Boston audiences can look forward to,' said Rich Jaffe, Vice President of Broadway Across America - Boston. 'For over 20 years, we've been bringing the best of Broadway to Boston. We are thrilled to continue our tradition of lighting up Boston theatres with world class Broadway entertainment.'
Anthony Rapp, Kate Shindle, et al. Set for Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Concert at Canal Room, 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2011
The ever-growing music seller and online community NewMusicalTheatre.com (www.newmusicaltheatre.com) follows up its wildly popular launch concert and celebration with an even bigger event at Tribeca's Canal Room on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 8:30pm. Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's 'You Made This Tour' will open the evening with a 7:30pm act.
THE BROADWAY BEARS XIV To Be Held At BB Kings, Bryan Batt Hosts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011
Broadway's cuddliest cast kicks off a new year with the 14th edition of THE BROADWAY BEARS auction on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill (237 West 42 Street), produced by and benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Anthony Rapp, Kate Shindle, et al. Set for Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Concert at Canal Room, 2/28
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011
The ever-growing music seller and online community NewMusicalTheatre.com (www.newmusicaltheatre.com) follows up its wildly popular launch concert and celebration with an even bigger event at Tribeca's Canal Room on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 8:30pm. Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's 'You Made This Tour' will open the evening with a 7:30pm act.
Arena Stage Closes THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 2/20/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2011
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).
Kyle Dean Massey And Kendra Kassebaum Lead FOOTNOTES At Joe's Pub, 3/6
by James Miller - Feb 18, 2011
Celebrating the first 15 years of the Musical Theatre program, Missouri State University will present FOOTNOTES, a joint showcase of graduating students and alumni on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 9:30 pm at Joe's Pub in New York. The cast includes Kyle Dean Massey (Next to Normal), Kendra Kassebaum (Wicked) and Andrew C. Call (American Idiot). The evening spotlights alumni instrumental in developing the musical theatre degree, as well as recent graduates and a handful of graduating seniors.
John Gallagher, Jr. to Co-Star in JERUSALEM; Full Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - Feb 17, 2011
Casting has been announced for the Broadway production of The Royal Court Theatre's JERUSALEM, the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning play by Jez Butterworth and starring Tony and Olivier Award-winner Mark Rylance (La Bête, Boeing-Boeing). The production, directed by Ian Rickson, will open on April 21, 2011 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). Previews begin April 2. The production will play a limited 16-week engagement.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 16th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 16, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Working,' the Grammy Awards, 'Les Miserables,' 'Smash,' Karen Mason, 'Ruthless!,' Betty Garrett, more....
Photos: IDIOT, JACKSON, HAIR BEARS & More!; 2011 BROADWAY BEARS Now Taking Pre-Bids
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2011
Let the bidding begin on the cuddly chorus line of one-of-a-kind teddy bears that make up this year's cast of THE BROADWAY BEARS XIV. Each bear is meticulously outfitted in original, costumes handmade by Broadway's leading designers. Check out the amazingly crafted bears from American Idiot, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Hair, The Merchant of Venice, Pee Wee Herman's Playhouse, Phantom of the Opera and dozens more.
Photo Coverage: 2011 GRAMMY Awards Star-Filled Red Carpet!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 14, 2011
The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards took place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles last, Feb. 13, 2011 and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The award for Best Musical Show album was revealed during the pre-ceremony live stream here and the winner is...the AMERICAN IDIOT Original Cast Recording!
Here's some of the night's big winners and lots of pictures of theatre and music stars on the red carpet!
Katharine McPhee Joins NBC Musical Pilot - SMASH!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 14, 2011
Now, Deadline.com is reporting that 'American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee 'will play a beautiful struggling actress who goes to all lengths (including sexual favors for the producer) to book the role of Marilyn Monroe in the musical. Also recently cast in the pilot, written by Theresa Rebeck and to be directed by Michael Mayer, are Jack Davenport and Megan Hilty. McPhee, repped by Gersh and the Schiff Co., made her TV pilot debut last season with NBC's half-hour The Pink House. She will next be seen in the romantic comedy You May Not Kiss the Bride.'
AMERICAN IDIOT Wins GRAMMY for Best Musical Show Album!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 13, 2011
The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles tonight, Feb. 13, 2011 and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The award for Best Musical Show album has been revealed during the pre-ceremony live stream here and the winner is...the AMERICAN IDIOT Original Cast Recording!
It's GRAMMY Day! Who Will Win Best Musical Show Album?
by Robert Diamond - Feb 13, 2011
The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Awards such as Best Musical Show album however will be revealed during the afternoon, and streamed online here.
AMERICAN IDIOT Will Begin National Tour in Fall 2011
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 11, 2011
Based on Green Day's groundbreaking rock opera American Idiot, Billie Joe Armstrong and the band collaborate with one of the theatre's most acclaimed creative teams, led by the Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning composer and orchestrator Tom Kitt, and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Steven Hoggett, to bring this explosive, iconic album to the stage. Beginning in the fall, AMERICAN IDIOT, which opened on Broadway in April 2010 and has been playing the St. James Theatre since, will be brought to venues around the country.
CST Presents Black Watch 3/29-4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues its celebrated role bringing the world's great theater companies to Chicago audiences with a World's Stage presentation of the National Theatre of Scotland's internationally acclaimed Black Watch March 29-April 10, 2011.
NewMusicalTheatre.com & Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Plays Concert at Canal Room
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011
The ever-growing music seller and online community NewMusicalTheatre.com (www.newmusicaltheatre.com) follows up its wildly popular April 2010 launch concert and celebration with an even bigger event at Tribeca's Canal Room on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 8:30pm.
ALEX DAVIS: MAN OF THE YEAR Plays Knitting Factory 2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011
Producers Ruth and Stephen Hendel (Fela!, American Idiot, The Exonerated) present the rock performance piece ALEX DAVIS: MAN OF THE YEAR at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn on Saturday, February 19 at 8:00pm and Sunday, February 20 at 2:00pm.