STAGE TUBE: Remembering Marvin Hamlisch
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 7, 2012
Hamlisch, one of only eleven EGOT winners in the history of the entertainment industry, was awarded three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards for his work. On Broadway, he wrote the music for A Chorus Line - which received the Pulitzer Prize - as well as They're Playing Our Song, The Goodbye Girl and Sweet Smell of Success.
Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 8, 2012
Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8.
Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, Now thru 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2012
Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity tonight, June 22 - July 8.
Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2012
Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8.
Richard H. Blake, Debra Monk, et al. Set for IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 10 Tonight, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2012
If It Only Even Runs A Minute 10 is the tenth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds.
Zooey Deschanel to Lead Broadway-Bound COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER as Loretta Lynn
by Kelsey Denette - May 11, 2012
In 1976, Coal Miner's Daughter, country star Loretta Lynn's autobiography (written with journalist George Vecsey) became a New York Times Bestseller; in 1980 the book was made into an Academy Award-winning film starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones. Now, it's headed for Broadway, with actress Zooey Deschanel playing Loretta Lynn.
SWEENEY TODD Opens 'After Dark' at Kelrik Productions, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2012
Sweeney Todd, the Tony Award-winning musical, sails into Unity May 18 to June 2, 2012. Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, it's a tragicomic tale of murder, mayhem, and meat pies.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/11- THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2012
Today in 1979, They're Plaing Our Song opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1082 performances. With a book by Neil Simon, lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, and music by Marvin Hamlisch, the musical is based on the real-life relationship of Hamlisch and Sager- a wisecracking composer finds a new, offbeat lyricist, but initially the match is not one made in heaven. The two undergo a series of trials and overcome a number of hurdles before finding true love by the final curtain. They're Playing Our Song is essentially a two-character show. Vernon and Sonia are the sole characters on stage; each character has a three-person Greek chorus acting as their inner voices, and there are no big production numbers.
BWW's BEST OF 2011 Video Flashback - The Top 50!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 27, 2011
2012 is quickly approaching, and in celebration of the new year, BroadwayWorld will celebrate 2011 with lists of our biggest features of the year! Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular videos from 2011 (in no particular order)! Catch up below on anything that you might have missed from the past year on BroadwayWorld.com!
STG Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 5, 2011
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.
The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 9, 2011
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.
The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.
Stephanie J. Block Begins Performances in ANYTHING GOES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011
As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.
Stephanie J. Block Officially Takes Over for Sutton Foster in ANYTHING GOES Nov. 4 - Nov. 22
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 31, 2011
As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.
The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2011
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.
Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 11, 2011
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.
Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 10th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Aug 10, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. 'West Side Story' on stage and screen, Darren Criss of 'Glee' in 3D, Amy & Freddy, another 'Evita,' 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!,' Jessie Mueller on Broadway and more....