Hairspray Revival 2006 - Articles Page 16

Fidelity FutureStage enabled over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. Each of the participating schools also had a play that was selected to represent them at the gala finale performed by the students.The Fidelity FutureStage Finale took place at New World Stages June 2nd and 3rd.

Tony Award-winning producer Scott Sanders and Tony- nominated architect/set designer David Rockwell announced plans today to present HOUDINI, An Original Musical on Broadway in the spring of 2010.

Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, presents Happy Days: A New Musical. This tuneful musical comedy comes to the Goodspeed after a sold out run last summer at the Goodspeed's smaller musical performance space. The full scale musical celebration of 50's nostalgia begins April 11th and runs through June 29, 2008

The producers of Hairspray have announced that Karen Mason will join the Broadway company on Tuesday, April 8 in the role of Velma Von Tussle at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 West 52 Street. (Mary Birdsong plays Velma through Sunday, April 6.)

Tonight, Friday February 1 at 10:30PM, 'The After Party' is thrilled to welcome Katrina Rose Dideriksen and Luke Grooms, from the recent production of Jerry Springer: The Opera - In Concert, plus 2007 Ed Kleban Award Winner and 2006 Jonathan Larson Award winner Joe Iconis!

Producer Adam Epstein (Cry-Baby, Hairspray) announced today that the landmark rock musical Godspell is scheduled to begin performances on Broadway in the summer of 2008 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced.

The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, have announced that George Wendt takes over the role of Edna Turnblad on Tuesday, October 23, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street). Wendt plays Edna through Sunday, January 20, 2008.

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La Jolla Playhouse brings the Broadway-bound world premiere musical adaptation of the Universal Pictures John Waters cult classic film Cry-Baby to the stage; beginning previews November 6 with an Opening Night scheduled for November 18, performances through December 16.

Casting has been announced for the Toronto engagement of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Presented by Disney Theatrical Productions, the division responsible for such smash Broadway hits as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, and David Mirvish, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is based on the 2006 Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Original Movie. The touring company, which is anticipated to travel to more than 60 cities across the United States and Canada, includes a live orchestra and a cast of 34 talented theatrical performers.

The Ogunquit Playhouse announces Eddie Mekka and Ryan Landry will star in its production of 'Hairspray,' which runs August 28 - September 15, in the roles of Wilbur and Edna Turnblad, respectively.

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Although Lee Mead won the title role of London's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat through the UK reality talent search 'Any Dream Will Do,' third runner-up Ben Ellis will play Link in the upcoming West End transfer production of Hairspray

More casting has been announced for the upcoming West End transfer production of Hairspray

Hairspray film star Nikki Blonksy and the San Francisco tour cast of Jersey Boys, plus stage and TV star Jai Rodriguez appeared at San Francisco's 37th Annual Pride Parade, Sunday, June 24th.

London leading man Michael Ball will explore his feminine side as hefty hausfrau Edna Turnblad in the upcoming West End production of Hairspray.

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Hairspray will open in London at the Shaftesbury Theater on October 30th

The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. released its end of season statistics for the 2006-2007 Broadway season, which began May 29, 2006 and ended May 27, 2007.

Casting has been announced for the new touring stage version of High School Musical which will play Chicago's LaSalle Bank Theatre for a limited engagement, July 25 - September 2, 2007

On Saturday May 5, Hairspray stars Alexa Vega (Penny Pingleton) and Ashley Parker Angel (Link Larkin) will be at Toys 'R' Us in Times Square, New York City

A near record was achieved by performers taking part in The 21st Annual Easter Bonnet Competition, with the second-highest total raised in the event's history.

ASCAP presented its Henry Mancini Award to Marc Shaiman at the 22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards held Tuesday night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California...

Multiple-award winning composer Marc Shaiman got top billing Tuesday evening as the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers honored him with the Henry Mancini Award during the 22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles...