VIDEO: The 1975 Unveil Music Video for CHOCOLATE
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2013
Manchester natives The 1975 today premiered the music video for their new single 'Chocolate' at THEFADER.com. The track is featured on the band's forthcoming EP Music For Cars (pre-order), which will preceded the band's full-length debut on Vagrant Records early this summer in the U.S. Check out the video below!
Thodos Dance Chicago Presents A LIGHT IN THE DARK, THE STORY OF HELEN KELLER AND ANNE SULLIVAN, 2/16 & 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2013
Award winning choreographers Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos are teaming again to co-choreograph A Light in the Dark, the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, their second full-length contemporary story ballet, this time telling an intimate family story about the extraordinary woman who was deaf and blind yet went on to become a world-famous writer, political activist and inspiration to all.
Author and Vietnam Veteran Ray Gleason Uses Humanity and Combat Experience in Latest Novel, THE VIOLENT SEASON
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013
The Vietnam War was a long and costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States, from 1954 to 1975 (1). While these days, many people learn about a war through the media and pop culture, Vietnam veteran and author Ray Gleason is telling war stories based on his own personal experience and relationships. His second novel, The Violent Season, is to be released in March, 2013, on Amazon.com.
Scarecrow Press Announces the Release of 'Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000'
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 5, 2013
Scarecrow Press announces the release of Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000: Milestone Plays of Crime, Mystery, and Detection by Amnon Kabatchnik. Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000 (Hardcover, 608 pages, ISBN: 978-0-8108-8354-3, $125.00) is now available wherever fine books are sold. Blood on the Stage is also available in an eBook edition.
THE 1975 Announce First-Ever U.S. Live Dates
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2013
Manchester natives The 1975 today announced their first ever live dates in the United States. The headlining run will kick off in Chicago, IL on March 20th at Subterranean and wind down on March 31st at the 96X Spring Fling in Norfolk, VA.
TV Exclusive: Chita Rivera Uncut Part 2- Talks CHICAGO, THE RINK, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 2, 2012
Broadway legend Chita Rivera is currently starring alongside Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Jim Norton, and more in the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which opened, November 13 at Studio 54. In this second part of the interview, Richard chats with Chita about playing her iconic role in Chicago, starring alongside friend Liza Minnelli in The Rink, earning her second Tony for Kiss of the Spider Woman, and so much more! Watch PART 2 below!
Lyric Opera of Chicago's Gianna Rolandi to Take Role of Vocal Consultant After 2012-13 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2012
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced today that Gianna Rolandi will retire as director of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center on April 15, 2013, following the annual "Rising Stars in Concert" performance April 13. Rolandi has held that position since May 2006, and served as director of vocal studies for the Ryan Opera Center for the previous four years, following a distinguished international career as a coloratura soprano. Rolandi will continue her association with the Ryan Opera Center as vocal consultant, a new position.
BWW Reviews: Shadowbox Live Shows Plenty of 'Razzle Dazzle' in CHICAGO
by Lisa Norris - Sep 10, 2012
It's been a Broadway favorite since it's 1975 opening, and the Academy Award winning 2012 movie version did little to detract from its fame, but if you weren't fascinated with Chicago's musical tale of sex, lies, and corruption before now, Shadowbox Live's stellar cast will definitely give you enough of the ol' "Razzle Dazzle" to make you a fan.
BWW Reviews: Bianca Marroquin and Cast Razzle Dazzle Durham Audiences in CHICAGO
by Larissa Mount - Aug 1, 2012
Tuesday night at DPAC was a good news/bad news situation. The bad news: the much-publicized Christie Brinkley was not able to perform her role of Roxie Hart in Chicago, due to illness. The good news: Bianca Marroquin was flown in from NYC, right from the Broadway production of Chicago to fill in for Brinkley. The best news: Marroquin is brilliant! She absolutely oozes star quality from every pore of her body, and the audience forgot, within seconds of Marroquin's entrance, that they were not seeing the person they thought they would see in the role.
Photo Flash: A CHORUS LINE Comes to Sydney's Capitol Theatre Tonight, July 20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2012
The all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE will play at Sydney's Capitol Theatre for 21 performances only from tonight, 20 July, 2012. Having played to full houses in Adelaide and Melbourne, this iconic smash hit musical is directed and re-staged by Baayork Lee, one of the original cast members and inspirations from the Tony Award® winning 1975 production. See photos from the show below!
Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre Opens CHICAGO, 7/20
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 17, 2012
The longest running American musical in Broadway history, Chicago, comes to the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre for two weekends. Set for six performances, Chicago will be performed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 from July 20 through July 29, 2012.
2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 29: CHICAGO
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 9, 2012
With only one day to go before the big day on CBS at 8 PM tomorrow, today we are shining a spotlight on a currently-running Broadway musical that has recently become the longest-running American musical in Broadway history - beating even the champ, A CHORUS LINE - John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's landmark 1920s vaudeville satire CHICAGO.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/3- CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2012
Today in 1975, Chicago opened at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rogers Theatre), where it ran for 936 performances. Chicago is a musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago, with music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the 'celebrity criminal'. The original cast starred Chita Rivera as Velma Kelly, Gwen Verdon as Roxie Hart, Jerry Orbach as Billy Flynn and Barney Martin as Amos Hart.
Review - Chlamydia Dell'Arte: A Sex Ed Burlesque & The Broadway Musicals of 1975
by Ben Peltz - May 21, 2012
The admirable mission of Gigi Naglak and MeghAnn Williams, writer/performers of Chlamydia Dell'Arte: A Sex Ed Burlesque, is to remove some of the awkwardness in open discussions about human sexuality by treating intimate issues with humor. Their modestly produced show, which just completed a week-long run at Los Kabayitos, is obviously built to travel, coming to Gotham via stints in Philly and DC, and the amiable pair pulls off their mission with endearing enthusiasm.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 12-18
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: SONS OF THE PROPHET wins big at DCC Awards, Town Hall celebrates 1975, THE NORMAL HEART cast preps for tour, and so much more!
Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1975 - Patrick Page & More!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 16, 2012
The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's® 12th Season continued this week with The Broadway Musicals of 1975 on Monday, May 14th. 1975 was a year that brought us famous shows by musical theater icons including Marvin Hamlisch, (A Chorus Line), John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago), and Richard O'Brien (The Rocky Horror Show), among others. Produced by The Town Hall, The Broadway Musicals of 1975 was created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel. Casting for The Broadway Musicals of 1975 included Ashley Brown, Lari White, Bob Stillman, Maya Days, Scott Coulter, Carole J. Bufford, Patrick Page and more.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Australia's A CHORUS LINE in Singapore
by Stage Tube - May 13, 2012
The all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE is currently playing in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands, and will play at Sydney's Capitol Theatre for 21 performances only beginning 20 July, 2012. Having played to full houses in Adelaide and Melbourne, this iconic smash hit musical is directed and re-staged by Baayork Lee, one of the original cast members and inspirations from the Tony Award® winning 1975 production. See below for a behind-the-scenes video of A CHORUS LINE's cast and creative team.
Ashley Brown, Bob Stillman, et al. Set for Town Hall's BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1975 Tonight, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012
The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's® 12th Season continues with The Broadway Musicals of 1975 tonight, May 14th at 8PM. 1975 was a year that brought us famous shows by musical theater icons including Marvin Hamlisch, (A Chorus Line), John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago), and Richard O'Brien (The Rocky Horror Show), among others. Produced by The Town Hall, The Broadway Musicals of 1975 is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel.
Photo Flash: A CHORUS LINE Comes to Sydney's Capitol Theatre This July
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012
The all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE will play at Sydney's Capitol Theatre for 21 performances only from 20 July, 2012. Having played to full houses in Adelaide and Melbourne, this iconic smash hit musical is directed and re-staged by Baayork Lee, one of the original cast members and inspirations from the Tony Award® winning 1975 production. See photos from the show below!
Ashley Brown, Bob Stillman, et al. Set for Town Hall's BROADWAY MUSICALS OF 1975, 5/14
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2012
The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's® 12th Season continues with The Broadway Musicals of 1975 on Monday, May 14th at 8PM. 1975 was a year that brought us famous shows by musical theater icons including Marvin Hamlisch, (A Chorus Line), John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago), and Richard O'Brien (The Rocky Horror Show), among others. Produced by The Town Hall, The Broadway Musicals of 1975 is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel.
STAGE TUBE: Happy 80th Birthday, Joel Grey!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2012
Today, April 11, Broadway legend Joel Grey celebrates his 80th birthday! Grey originated the role of the Master of Ceremonies in the Broadway musical Cabaret in 1966 for which he won the Tony Award. Additional Broadway credits include Come Blow Your Horn (1961), Stop the World - I Want to Get Off (1962), Half a Sixpence (1965),George M! (1968), Goodtime Charley (1975), The Grand Tour (1979), Chicago (1996), and Wicked (2003). Grey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in March 1973 for his performance as the Master of Ceremonies in the 1972 film version of Cabaret.