Riders In The Sky Return To Thousand Oaks
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018
Back by popular demand, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza presents Riders in the Sky at the Scherr Forum Theatre on Friday, February 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
VIDEO: Lena Hall Performs 'Tear Me Down' From HEDWIG in First Video in OBSESSED Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2018
SKB Records has launched the groundbreaking new music and video series LENA HALL Obesssed from the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee that begins today, Friday, January 5. Hall, a singular artist who authentically and explosively brings the worlds of Rock and Broadway together, will release a monthly series of EPs over the course of 2018. Obsessed consists of 12 EPs, each released on the first Friday of every month, featuring stripped-down, emotionally-intensive covers of one artist or band with whom Lena is obsessed. Performance music videos have been created for all 54 songs in the series and a new music video will premiere every week in 2018. Obsessed is produced by Justin Craig, Lena Hall and Kurt Deutsch. Purchase the EPs, which are also available on all digital and streaming platforms, and view the videos at www.LenaHallObsessed.com.
Porchlight's New Faces Series Returns to the Skokie Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018
Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the second production in its 2017 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway 1959, hosted by Gene Weygandt, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo with music direction by David Fiorello, Monday, Feb. 26 at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Skokie at 7:30 p.m. In tribute to the original New Faces series that ran on Broadway and on film from 1934 1968, Porchlight Music Theatre created the Chicago musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway as a showcase for the best emerging music talent now performing on Chicago stages.
Tyler Hanes, Jill Paice, Gabrielle Ruiz & Colton Ryan to Headline LEXington Theatre Co's 'Concert With The Stars'
by Julie Musbach - Jan 2, 2018
The Stars are set for The LEXington Theatre Company's Concert With The Stars 2018, presented by Variety Live at The Opera House, and sponsored by KentuckyOne Health. Tyler Hanes (Cats, On The Town, A Chorus Line, Hairspray), Jill Paice (An American in Paris, Matilda, The 39 Steps), Gabrielle Ruiz (If/Then, Evita, In The Heights, Television's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and Lexington's own Colton Ryan (Dear Evan Hansen) are to headline the company's signature concert and announce their 2018 Summer Season.
No Name Comedy Brings Artists to Word Up in Washington Heights
by Julie Musbach - Dec 26, 2017
No Name Comedy/Variety Show producer Eric Vetter brings New York's best established and emerging authors and storytellers including: Robin Bady (United Solo Theatre Festival), Sean O'Brien (TBS New York Comedy Festival) and David Hu (The MOTH) to the Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 @ 7:00pm for its monthly series 'No Name @Word Up Super Storytellers Edition.' This month's theme: NEW: Stories about new clothes, lovers, jobs, pets, apartments, schools, hips, shoulders, knees or outlooks on life: resolutions kept or forgotten; epiphanies, revelations and/or insights.
The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Everyone's favorite Whovillian, Queen Lesli Margherita
by Theater People Podcast - Dec 18, 2017
On Monday, December 18 the Theater People podcast welcomes Olivier Award winner Leslie Margherita (MATILDA THE MUSICAL, DAMES AT SEA, ZORRO THE MUSICAL). On what will be the final Theater People episode of 2018, Margherita discusses WHO'S HOLIDAY, The one woman show in which she is currently starring as a grown up Cindy Lou Hoo--the character from the beloved Dr. Seuss Christmas classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Charlie Carver Completes Cast for Broadway's THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017
Producers Ryan Murphy and David Stone have announced that Charlie Carver ('The Leftovers,' 'Teen Wolf') will complete the cast of the 50th Anniversary production of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking play, The Boys in the Band. Carver will play the role of Cowboy.
IN THE HEIGHTS Will be Playing at Players By The Sea
by BWW Intern - Dec 12, 2017
Before there was Hamilton, there was IN THE HEIGHTS. Players by the Sea will bring this Tony Award winner to Jacksonville, Florida! Starting July 19, 2018 IN THE HEIGHTS will be playing on the main stage.
Hayes Theatre Co. Announces Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2017
Award winning production company Blue Saint Productions announces the full cast of the upcoming Tony Award winning musical In The Heights at the Hayes Theatre Co. Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the composer behind the Hamilton phenomenon, this brand new, authentic production will run from 16 March 2018.
Performance Space 122 Announces 2018 Coil Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017
Performance Space 122, the birthplace of contemporary performance as it is known today, returns to its legendary home in the East Village, under the leadership of new Executive Artistic Director Jenny Schlenzka, after nearly six years presenting new works in partnership with venues across New York City. The institution will welcome the public to its newly renovated, column-free facilities at 150 1st Avenue - custom-designed by Deborah Berke Partners for interdisciplinary performance - with its 2018 Coil Festival (January 10 February 4, 2018).
Video: Get to Know Arielle Jacobs Before She Goes Beyond the Palace Walls in ALADDIN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2017
Disney's Aladdin will welcome Arielle Jacobs as Jasmine on Broadway beginning Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Jacobs originated the role in the Australian production in 2016 and is the sister of original Broadway star Adam Jacobs, currently leading the North American tour in the title role. Her previous Broadway credits include Wicked and In the Heights.
A Whole New World! Arielle Jacobs to Succeed Courtney Reed as 'Jasmine' in Broadway's ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017
Disney's Aladdin will welcome Arielle Jacobs as Jasmine on Broadway beginning Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Jacobs originated the role in the Australian production in 2016 and is the sister of original Broadway star Adam Jacobs, currently leading the North American tour in the title role. Her previous Broadway credits include Wicked and In the Heights.
Photo Flash: First Look at Cabaret Circus LA SOIREE in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017
Production images are released today for the multi-award-winning and much-loved La Soir e as it takes up residency in its new West End home. La Soir e and its brand new family-friendly show, La Petite Soir e is at the Aldwych Theatre until 3 February 2018. La Soir e will officially open on Friday 1 December. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the company in action below!
BWW Review: HAMILTON Who? SPAMILTON Reigns Supreme at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Ellen Dostal - Nov 16, 2017
For the last 25 years, Gerardo Alessandrini has paid homage to the Great American Musical in the best way he knows how, by skewering it relentlessly. It is an arena where nothing is off limits no diva, no composer, and no quirk of the genre, which is why his FORBIDDEN BROADWAY revues are as beloved as any book musical to grace the Great White Way. Now, the biggest game-changer since Rogers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, or Stephen Sondheim came on the scene, has given him fodder for a new installment in his popular franchise - Lin-Manuel Miranda and his multi-Tony Award-winning mega-hit, HAMILTON: An American Musical.
'THE AGITATORS' Is Best-Selling World Premiere in Geva History
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017
Geva Theatre Center's production of The Agitators: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, written by Mat Smart and directed by Logan Vaughn, was the best-selling world premiere and one of the best-selling dramas overall in the theatre's 45-year history. Over 15,000 people attended the production, crafted in Rochester, for Rochester over a four-week period with 32 public performances.
Humor Finds Its Way Through Controversy In Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Production Of NATIVE GARDENS
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 7, 2017
Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Orlando Shakes) in Partnership with UCF presents Karen Zacar as' Native Gardens. Zacar as' new comedy tells the story of high-powered lawyer Pablo Del Valle and his wife Tania, a doctoral candidate, who are working toward the so-called American Dream. After purchasing a house next door to Frank and Virginia Butley, the neighborhood's old guard, the two couples find themselves in a heated dispute about their shared fence line. Native Gardens appears from January 3 - February 4, 2018 in the Goldman Theater. Tickets are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).
Edward Watts Goes Green in 'THE GRINCH', Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017
The Old Globe presents its 20th annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!* The holiday musical will run tonight, November 4, through December 24 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.