Warlow to Star in Australian Premiere of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO
by Robert Diamond - Jul 20, 2010
The New South Wales Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay, announced today that in 2011, Sydney (Australia) will host the World Premiere of a new musical, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO starring Anthony Warlow. One of the most breathtaking love stories ever told, this exciting new production will be directed by Broadway's Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Tommy), with music composed by Lucy Simon (The Secret Garden), lyrics by Michael Korie and Amy Powers and book by Michael Weller. Produced by John Frost and Anita Waxman, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO will play an exclusive eight week engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Star City from February 11, 2011, before an Australian tour.
SISTER ACT Confirms Broadway for Spring 2011; Zaks to Direct
by Robert Diamond - Jul 8, 2010
Confirming multiple previous reports, producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment UK announced today that SISTER ACT - A Divine Musical Comedy will take a vow of hilarity when it arrives on Broadway in Spring 2011 at a theatre to be announced. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning and celebrated composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted) and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), has a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café). Casting will also be announced at a later date.
Blumenthal Announces FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS 2/26/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010
Music icon Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will appear in Charlotte for an incredible one-night-only performance. The timeless singer of hits such as 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You' and whose career inspired the musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. in the Belk Theater.
Tix Now On Sale For Philly Run Of JERSEY BOYS, Opens 10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for the Philadelphia premiere engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre Sept. 30 through Dec. 12. The official press opening is Sat. Oct. 2 at 8pm.
Tix For Philly Run Of JERSEY BOYS Go On Sale 5/9
by BWW
News Desk - May 9, 2010
Tickets will go on sale Sunday, May 9 at 10:00 am for the Philadelphia premiere engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre Sept. 30 through Dec. 12. The official press opening is Sat. Oct. 2 at 8:00 pm.
Tix For Philly Run Of JERSEY BOYS Go On Sale 5/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010
Tickets will go on sale Sunday, May 9 at 10:00 am for the Philadelphia premiere engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre Sept. 30 through Dec. 12. The official press opening is Sat. Oct. 2 at 8:00 pm.
SHREK, BILLY ELLIOT et al. Set for Fox Associates '10-'11 Bway Series
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 24, 2010
Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.
Marcus Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2010-11 Season
by Charlie Piane - Apr 21, 2010
Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America - Milwaukee invites you to experience the sounds and splendor of Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2010-2011. This season we are thrilled to be bringing you the Mel Brooks classic movie to stage, Young Frankenstein, HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical, Les Misérables, the classic Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Tony Award® winning musical and the much anticipated Milwaukee premiere of Jersey Boys. Mamma Mia! will run as a special addition to this season.
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Announces Broadway Series Miami 2010 - 2011
by Beau Higgins - Mar 30, 2010
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced its 5th Anniversary Broadway in Miami 2010-2011/Broadway Across America season with a line-up of five Tony® Award-winning Miami premiere engagements. The 5th Anniversary season kicks off October 2010 at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House with an all-new production of DREAMGIRLS direct from New York's Apollo Theater; followed by a December limited holiday engagement: NETworks presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- the enchanting, romantic musical for all generations; March brings in two of Broadway's biggest blockbusters and Best Musical Tony® winners: JERSEY BOYS, the story of rock 'n roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons, followed by the Latino hit musical IN THE HEIGHTS. June closes the season with HAIR, the 2009 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical Revival.
MEMPHIS Announces National Tour, Begins In Memphis, TN In October 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010
The producers of the hit Broadway musical MEMPHIS announced today that the critically acclaimed production will launch a U. S. national tour in Memphis, TN. Performances will begin in October, 2011 at the Orpheum Theatre (203 South Main Street). Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Announces Broadway Series Miami 2010 - 2011
by Beau Higgins - Mar 23, 2010
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced its 5th Anniversary Broadway in Miami 2010-2011/Broadway Across America season with a line-up of five Tony® Award-winning Miami premiere engagements. The 5th Anniversary season kicks off October 2010 at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House with an all-new production of DREAMGIRLS direct from New York's Apollo Theater; followed by a December limited holiday engagement: NETworks presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- the enchanting, romantic musical for all generations; March brings in two of Broadway's biggest blockbusters and Best Musical Tony® winners: JERSEY BOYS, the story of rock 'n roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons, followed by the Latino hit musical IN THE HEIGHTS. June closes the season with HAIR, the 2009 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical Revival.
2010-2011 San Antonio Season Announced!
by Erin Privratsky - Mar 23, 2010
The 2010-2011 Cadillac Broadway Across America?San Antonio Season lineup at the Majestic Theatre is here, and look what's coming to town! The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS is the first of five incredible San Antonio premieres, and one revival, that will leave audiences inspired, mesmerized and smiling with delight!
LEGALLY BLONDE, WICKED et al. Set For '10-'11 Fifth Third Bank Bway Series
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 22, 2010
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway Across America (BAA) today announced an eight-show, 14-week Broadway season for 2010-11. This is the first full season under the new partnership agreement between the two organizations, and is the first time a Columbus Broadway season has offered two multi-week engagements-Mary Poppins and Jersey Boys.
SHREK, BILLY ELLIOT et al. Set for Fox Associates '10-'11 Bway Series
by Samantha Jacobsen - Mar 22, 2010
Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.
JERSEY BOYS to Play Forrest Theatre, 9/30-12/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010
Dates have been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre, as part of the new 2010-2011 Broadway Season. The musical will make its Philadelphia premiere on September 30, 2010 and play through Dec. 12, 2010.
JERSEY BOYS to Play The Forrest Theatre, 9/30-12/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010
Dates have been announced for the Philadelphia engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Forrest Theatre, as part of the new 2010-2011 Broadway Season. The musical will make its Philadelphia premiere on September 30, 2010 and play through Dec. 12, 2010.
Stephen Adly Guirgis Joins Moses, Rapp & Shinn in BAD BOYS OF OFF BROADWAY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 28, 2010
Stephen Adly Guirgis will join Itamar Moses, Adam Rapp and Christopher Shinn for 'The Bad Boys of Off Broadway', the first in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway sponsored by The Off Broadway Alliance, on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
JERSEY BOYS, WEST SIDE STORY, HAIR, SHREK & More Set for Straz Center's 2010-'11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2010
t will be a dream season in 2010-2011 at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center). Filled with Tony® Award-winners, audience favorites, stunning classics and amazing spectacle, the Straz Center's 2010-2011 Bank of America Best of Broadway Tampa Bay season is full of fun, passion and excitement.
Stephen Adly Guirgis Joins Moses, Rapp & Shinn in BAD BOYS OF OFF BROADWAY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010
Stephen Adly Guirgis will join Itamar Moses, Adam Rapp and Christopher Shinn for 'The Bad Boys of Off Broadway', the first in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway sponsored by The Off Broadway Alliance, on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
'GUYS and DOLLS' To Play Final Broadway 'Crap Game' On June 14th, 2010/2011 Tour Planned
by Eddie Varley - Jun 9, 2009
Guys and Dolls will close on Broadway on June 14th, the show will have played 28 previews and 113 performances. Guys and Dolls stars Oliver Platt ('Nathan Detroit'), Lauren Graham ('Miss Adelaide'), Craig Bierko ('Sky Masterson') and Kate Jennings Grant ('Sarah Brown'). The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, Guys and Dolls began previews on February 5th, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night took place on March 1st, 2009