The Boy Friend Revival 2006 - Articles Page 18.6

The full cast of the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical has been announced by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment.

Kristin Scott Thomas will star on Broadway in her Olivier Award-winning role of Arkadina in the critically acclaimed Royal Court Theatre production of Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL.

Catherine Trieschmann's comedy CROOKED is a comedy centered on a 14-year-old's warped and wry storytelling that forces the people around her to grapple with matters of faith, fantasy, and flesh.

Charles Kimbrough and Michael Berresse will join previously announced cast members Sandy Duncan, Rosie O'Donnell, Beth Leavel, Mara Davi and Shonn Wiley in No, No, Nanette, the final 2008 Encores! presentation of the New York City Center season.

Taboo star spreads his wings to perform in concerts at the Oak Room.

Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys, which opens for previews at the lavish Palazzo on April 4, 2008. The cast of Jersey Boys will be led by Erich Bergen, Rick Faugno, Jeremy Kushnier and Jeff Leibow as The Four Seasons

The Up and Comers and The Masters: 46 men, women, and a few youngsters who made their mark on the Baltimore theatre scene in 2007.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is set to make his acting debut with a cameo appearance in the United Kingdom on Channel 4's hit teen drama 'Hollyoaks.' Summer Strallen is being lined to take over as the next Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music

From Cadillac yak-yak-yak to rama lama lama ka-ding: Former 'Movin' Out' star Green has joined the Rydell High gang.

The musical version of The Lord of the Rings, now in previews, opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on June 19th, 2007.

Performances of the London production of The Lord of the Rings, the Tolkien-based musical now in previews, have been halted for a few days due to a stage accident.

Nick Spangler chats about a performing career that has led him to the current Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, in which he plays the Mute

Erich Bergen stars as Bob Gaudio in the first national tour of 'Jersey Boys.' Only 21 years-old, Erich already has his foot deep in the door of the theatre business! Before his big-break with 'Jersey Boys,' he played at the NYMF, sold Broadway merchandise, and hosted an original podcast interviewing theatre celebs.

Today, the League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc., the national trade organization for the commercial theatre industry, announced the recipients for the 2007 'League Educator Apple Award.'

Beloved Baltimore/DC actor, Bryon Predika, passed away on January 6, 2007.

Casting is complete for upcoming London production of The Lord of the Rings, which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on June 19th, 2007

Veteran stage, screen and television star John Rubinstein is announced to play The Wizard in the new Los Angeles production of WICKED, which begins performances on February 10, 2007, at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rubinstein joins stars Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, who play Elphaba and Glinda, and Carol Kane, who plays Madame Morrible. Kane appeared in the role during the sold out engagement of WICKED at the Pantages Theatre last summer, and then went on to play the part on Broadway.

Ruth Webb, legendary theatrical talent agent, passed away on December 4, 2006

Priscilla Lopez, Mandy Gonzalez and Karen Olivo will star in In the Heights, which is now set to open Off-Broadway on February 8th

Even MORE discounts for BWW readers! Altar Boyz Contest! News of RepStage, Spotlighters, CenterStage, Chesapeke Shakespeare, and the Hippodrome! Plus news of New BWW Theatres in Dundalk and Catonsville!

In this edition: Best Bet of the Week! BWW Baltimore Discount! Cockpit, Spotlighters, and Playwrights Festival News! Local actress tours in CATS! NY Fringe Festival entry with local connection! Readers write! Readers review!

Borrowing a line from A Chorus Line, I saw the red shoes' at seven years old and I fell in love with dance.

Inside this edition: A contest reminder! Mobtown extends 'Van Gogh'! Readers' reviews and comments! Shakespeare in the park! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences! Plus: What's playing in Charm City!

The New York Musical Theatre Festival is pleased to announce the 18 new musicals selected for this year's Next Link Project, to be presented as part of the third-annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, September 10 through October 1, 2006.