3-D Theatricals of Los Angeles Opens 9th Southern California Season with YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2017
3-D Theatricals (3DT) rings in its 2017-1018 season at both the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (RBPAC) and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) with Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, a musical comedy from the Broadway creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash hit The Producers. The production, with music and lyrics by Brooks and a book by Thomas Meehan, is a hilariously tuneful show based on the 1974 smash hit film Young Frankenstein which was a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Mary Shelley classic from the comic genius of Mel Brooks. David Lamoureux directs with Corey Hirsch serving as Musical Director and Daniel Smith as Choreographer. Dino Nicandros* stars as Frederick Frankenstein with Danny Blaylock as The Monster , Julia Aks as Inga , Erik Scott Romney as Igor/Victor Frankenstein , Tracy Rowe Mutz* as Frau Blucher , Ashley Fox Linton* as Elizabeth , and Richard Gould* as Inspector Kemp/Hermit . *Denotes members of Actors Equity Association.
Brian Stokes Mitchell to Make Provincetown Debut at The Crown & Anchor This August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2017
Producer Rick Murray will present two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell in his Provincetown debut, Sunday August 6 for two performances only, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. in the Paramount Theatre at The Crown & Anchor. Mr. Mitchell will be accompanied by acclaimed music director and conductor Mark Hummel.
New Donna Summer Musical, Leigh Silverman-Helmed WILD GOOSE DREAMS and More Round Out La Jolla Playhouse's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016
La Jolla Playhouse, nationally-renowned for the development of new work, announces four world-premiere productions for the 2017/2018 season, including the previously-announced Escape to Margaritaville (May/June), featuring the songs of legendary singer-songwriter-author Jimmy Buffett and an original story by co-book writers Greg Garcia ('My Name Is Earl') and Mike O'Malley ('Survivor's Remorse,' 'Shameless'), directed by La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley (Come From Away, Memphis).
Horse Head Theatre Co. Presents Surreal Drama LIDLESS Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2016
Horse Head Theatre Co. presents LIDLESS by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, which begins today, June 2, and continues through June 18, 2016 at the Fresh Arts Gallery located in Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007. Tickets are $25, student and industry discounts are available at the door.
Horse Head Theatre Co. to Present Surreal Drama LIDLESS This June
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2016
Horse Head Theatre Co. announces their upcoming production, LIDLESS by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, which will run June 2 through 18, 2016 at the Fresh Arts Gallery located in Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007.
ARS NOVA Presents TASTiSKANK
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 4, 2015
ARS NOVA, presents TASTiSKANK on Monday, November 16, at 8pm. Straight Outta Skank-Town, the artists jointly known as TASTiSKANK-- Broadway's Sarah Litzsinger (Beauty and the Beast, Amour) and Kate Reinders (Something Rotten, Gypsy) are taking it back to where it all began, Ars Nova!
Salman Rushdie Discusses New Novel TWO YEARS EIGHT MONTHS AND TWENTY-EIGHT NIGHTS at The Music Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015
The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series will present bestselling author Salman Rushdie tonight, September 22, 2015. Mr. Rushdie will discuss his first novel for adults in seven years, TWO YEARS EIGHT MONTHS AND TWENTY-EIGHT NIGHTS, a wonder tale about the way we live now, a rich and multifaceted work that blends history, mythology, and a timeless love story to bring alive a world -- our world -- that has been plunged into an age of unreason.
Salman Rushdie to Discuss New Novel TWO YEARS EIGHT MONTHS AND TWENTY-EIGHT NIGHTS at The Music Hall, 9/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2015
The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series will present bestselling author Salman Rushdie on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Mr. Rushdie will discuss his first novel for adults in seven years, TWO YEARS EIGHT MONTHS AND TWENTY-EIGHT NIGHTS, a wonder tale about the way we live now, a rich and multifaceted work that blends history, mythology, and a timeless love story to bring alive a world -- our world -- that has been plunged into an age of unreason.
Casting Confirmed for New Opera CROSSING at A.R.T., Directed by Diane Paulus
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 9, 2015
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus, announces the casting of the world premiere of Crossing, an opera by Matthew Aucoin, directed by Diane Paulus, featuring the chamber orchestra A Far Cry, produced in association with Music-Theatre Group.
Photo Coverage: Remembering Julie Wilson
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2015
Stage, screen, and cabaret star Julie Wilson passed away yesterday, April 5, from complications from two recent stokes. She was 90 years old. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the last two decades of her versatile career.
Michael Ball Releases New Album Today
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2014
MICHAEL BALL - double Olivier Award winner, multi-platinum recording artist and hugely popular radio and TV presenter - today releases his brand new album on the USM TV label.
AMYCANBE is Now With GM Records
by Courtnie Mele - Mar 22, 2014
Italy has again produced an amazing band of talents in the form of Amycanbe. And Guitarmonk Records is proud to present to you a striking and crisp music from Amycanbe!
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Begins Previews at St. James Theatre Tonight; Meet the Cast!
by Meet the Cast - Mar 11, 2014
The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will begin preview performances tomorrow, March 11 and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2014 at The St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The new musical will be directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. Scroll down to learn more about the Bullets Over Broadway company, and watch interviews with the cast!