The Little Mermaid

Photo Coverage: A Broadway Baby Trail, Memories from New York City

"For a recent assignment for BroadwayWorld.com, New York's premier online resource for theatre-related news, I had to hop on a plane, and find my way to the Big Apple. This Broadway baby was New York-bound for work and leisure, for the very first time..." (more...)

Photo Flash: Signature Theatre Co Presents I AM MY OWN WIFE

Signature Theatre presents Doug Wright's I Am My Own Wife, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®, starring Helen Hayes Award-winner Andrew Long and directed by Alan Paul runs through March 7, 2010 in the company's intimate ARK Theatre. Opening night was January 17. (more...)

Photo Flash: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Starring Melissa Gilbert Opens January 27 at The Canon Theatre

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE has remained one of the most beloved celebrations of pioneer life since the appearance of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic books 70 years ago. Now the inspirational stories take on a new frontier in an uplifting new musical. Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura in the much-loved television series, continues her legacy, starring as "Ma". Families will continue to fall in love with these life-affirming stories of struggle and triumph and the celebration of the pioneer spirit - a spirit that still resonates within each of us today. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Michael Riedel Talks SPIDER-MAN on Theater Talk, Season Preview

Today, a preview clip from the upcoming season of Theater Talk has been released in which panelists Michael Riedel, Susan Haskins, Jesse Green, Michael Musto and Patrick Pacheco discuss the viability of the upcoming Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, now expected to open on Broadway in the fall of 2010 after financial troubles delayed a winter opening. Theater Talk, a weekly expose of world theater that airs on PBS Friday nights (PBS/Thirteen) and 5 times weekly on CUNY TV. Theater Talk makes its 2010 premiere tomorrow at 1 AM on Thirteen. (more...)

UP ON THE MARQUEE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY!

The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, which recently ended its pre-Broadway tryout at Chicago's Ford Theatre on January 10, is now one step closer to its Broadway debut with its recent marquee installation! (more...)

SPIDER-MAN Producers Release Statement on Refunds & Schedule Change

The producers of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark have announced a schedule change for the new Broadway production opening at the Hilton Theatre this year. (more...)

Looking Back: The O.C.'s (and L.A.'s) BEST of 2009

BroadwayWorld/Costa Mesa's Michael Lawrence Quintos looks back at the highs of this past year. Orange County (or "The O.C." as it's more popularly nicknamed) saw a plethora of amazing theater this past year, thanks to a hits-driven national tour line-up at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, as well as some great productions at some local/regional companies such as South Coast Repertory and The Laguna Playhouse. And nearby L.A. and San Diego provided O.C. residents even more choices for great theatergoing experiences. (more...)

Jerry Zaks Takes Over THE ADDAMS Family; Significant Changes Expected

The New York Times is reporting that Tony-winner Jerry Zaks has officially been brought in to take over and to supervise THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Zaks will be billed as the show's "Creative Consultant" with Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch still listed as directors and production designers, but it's been made clear that Jerry Zaks is the new man in charge. He tells the Times that he is looking forward to "taking this original musical to the next level." As a result of taking this job, Zaks will no longer direct All About Me, which stars Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein. (more...)

BWW's Top 40 Theatre Stories of 2009!

Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular articles from 2009 - it's been quite a year. Here's a look at 40 of BroadwayWorld.com's most popular stories of the year in date order. Catch up below on anything that you might have missed from the past year on BroadwayWorld.com! (more...)

Photo Flash: Matt Cavenaugh and Marina Lazzaretto instruct students in a Broadway Artists Alliance Master Class

Students were engaged and challenged as they learned original Jerome Robbins choreography in a morning dance class, led by West Side Story's dance captain Marina Lazzaretto, on Saturday, December 19. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Whoopi Goldberg Introduces Cast of SISTER ACT At The Royal Variety Performance 2009

London's SISTER ACT gave a performance as part of the 81st Royal Variety Performance At The Opera House Theatre In Blackpool's Winter Gardens. (more...)

BWW TV: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL On Tour!

Directed by Francesca Zambello (Disney's The Little Mermaid), LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL is currently playing Denver, Colorado. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Broadway Green Alliance E-Waste Collection

'Tis the season of buying new and replacing old electronics, and to commemorate its one year anniversary, the Broadway Green Alliance hosted an industry-wide electronic waste (e-waste) collection for actors, stage crew, producers, general managers and theaters from across the Great White Way, sponsored by WeRecycle! on Wednesday, December 16. (more...)

Full Cast Announced For LOVE NEVER DIES Premiere

Niamh Perry and Liz Robertson join Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess and Summer Strallen in the cast for the long-awaited show. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Christopher Sieber at Broadway Artists Alliance

Broadway favorite Christopher Sieber (Shrek, Spamalot) spent Saturday, December 12 mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as they led the morning portion of a Shrek master class with Broadway Artists Alliance. Sieber (Lord Farquaad) answered questions and candidly spoke about his experiences with Shrek as well as other stage and screen credits to a group of eager and talented young performers ages 10 to 21. The group's morning Q & A was followed with a Song Interpretation class led by Sieber. The master class concluded with a Musical Theatre Audition Technique session by a representative from Tara Rubin casting. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: First Clips of THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Chicago

On Monday, December 14 at 10 a.m., the Lunt-Fotanne Theatre Box Office offically opens for walk-up ticket sales to the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY. (more...)

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT's Kjellman, Rakos, Galembo, and Yarosh Visit With The Students of Broadway Artists Alliance

Broadway veteran Cara Kjellman (Billy Elliot, 42nd Street) spent Saturday, December 12 mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as she led the morning portion of a Billy Elliot master class with Broadway Artists Alliance. Kjellman was joined by fellow cast members Ruby Rakos, Chelsea Galembo, and Danika Yarosh to answer questions and speak about their experiences with Billy Elliot as well as other stage credits to a group of eager and talented young performers ages 10 to 21. (more...)

2009 Holiday Specials from The Broadway Store!

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the favorite theatre-lover in your life, Broadwayworld.com has you covered. The Broadway Store, a proud partner of BroadwayWorld.com, has compiled a list for us of their most popular items during this holiday shopping season. These items have been sold all across America, the UK and beyond, and we are happy to feature 15 great specials below for all Broadwayworld.com visitors. So get out your lists, check them twice, and try to remember who's been naughty or nice. Broadwayworld.com is coming to town! (more...)

BWW TV: Learn All About the Broadway Green Alliance

A Broadway Green Alliance E-Waste event, hosted byKerry Butler and Valerie Smaldone, will be held on Wednesday, December 16, in Duffy Square at noon. The Broadway Green Alliance, with the support of WeRecycle!, encourages the New York City theatre community to come deposit their Electronic Waste (broken cell phones, computers, printers, and dry batteries) in the center of Times Square for safe disposal and recycling. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: [title of show]s's Bowen and Bell Tease New 'Villains Tonight!' Disney Show

The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in Villains Tonight!, a musical spectacular premiering in March 2010 aboard the Disney Magic. Take a look behind the scenes and get a sneak peak at the new stage show. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Twyla Tharp and John Tracey Egan at Barnes & Noble

Broadway favorites Twyla Tharp, legendary director/choreographer, and actor John Tracey Egan made appearances at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center this week, Wednesday, December 2. (more...)

Photo Flash: Cast of MARY POPPINS Visits The Tonight Show Conan O'Brien

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STAGE TUBE: The Lion King on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' from the Encore Wynn Las Vegas Resort

The Lion King went Live with Regis & Kelly from Las Vegas, Friday, November 27 at 9AM in a broadcast that features a special appearance by the Las Vegas company of The Lion King during the final "Live with Regis & Kelly" remote broadcast from the Encore Wynn Las Vegas Resort. (more...)