NYMF 2007 Announces Complete Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2007
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), now in its fourth year, is a three-week event in NYC that has premiered over 90 musicals in its first three years, becoming the largest musical theatre event in America. Tickets for NYMF productions are available at www.nymf.org or by calling 212-352-3101. This year's Festival will run from September 17 through October 7 with the following schedule of events...
'West Side Story' at Barrington Stage Is a Must See!
by Nancy Grossman - Jun 30, 2007
There's a time (NOW) and place (Pittsfield, MA) for us to experience one of the great pieces of American musical theatre in an exhilarating production, featuring the original Jerome Robbins choreography
'The Sparrow' Soars with Top Honors at Jefferson Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2007
The 34th Annual Jefferson Awards presented seven trophies to House Theatre of Chicago's production of 'The Sparrow.' 'Side Show,' 'Fiorello!' and 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' also took top honors.
NCSA's West Side Story Premieres in Winston-Salem, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007
The North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA), one of the premier arts conservatories in the United States, will present a new production of West Side Story to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the work
5th Avenue Theatre to Present 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2007
In honor of the 50th anniversary of West Side Story, Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre is producing a new show featuring a full 25-piece orchestra and a cast of 43 actors, singers and dancers.
'Side by Side Sondheim' to Run April 26-July 14 in London
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2007
Side by Side by Sondheim, a celebration of the works of Stephen Sondheim, will enjoy a limited 12-week run at the Venue Theatre in London, from April 26 - July 14, 2007, with Opening Night scheduled for Tuesday, May 1. The production will be the first major West End revival in 30 years. The show is produced by The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) producers Neil Laidlaw (NML Productions) and Melanie Herman.
Broadway Bullet Interview: 2007 Tony Nominee Karen Ziemba
by Michael Gilboe - May 16, 2007
Tony award winner, Karen Ziemba talks to BroadwayBullet backstage at Curtains, her new musical with David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk. She also discusses the show 'Contact' which brought her award and much more!
ACT Announces 2007-08 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2007
The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco has announced its 2007-2008 season.
50th Anniversary West Side Story Coming to NCSA and Ravina
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2007
The North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA), one of the premier arts conservatories in the United States, will present a new production of West Side Story to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the work.
Royal Scottish Academy Student is Johanna in Sweeney Todd
by Robert Gould - Jan 8, 2007
Irish student Jayne Wisener has landed the dream role of Johnny Depp's daughter in the upcoming movie of the Sondheim musical, 'Sweeney Todd'. Though not widely broadcast, the casting was reported in the Irish press at the end of December and a spokesperson for Warner Bros. confirmed that the 19 year old second year student at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow had been cast.
Sugar, Spice and Everything Marvelous
by James Sims - Dec 23, 2006
Move over Rydell High, there is a new group of singing teenage starlets on stage hailing from Springfield High, and they are making audiences flip at the El Portal Theatre as they relive their 1958 Senior Prom to some doo-wop classics...
Felciano and Dussault Join O'Hara in Reprise! 'Sunday'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2006
Manoel Felciano and Broadway veteran Nancy Dussault have joined the cast of the upcoming Reprise! staged concert production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George