The world premiere of The Boys in the Photograph, the latest musical collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton will take place at the Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg from April 25 to May 23, 2009. The David Mirvish co-production will then move to the Canon Theatre in Toronto in June 2009.
The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has once again revealed some exciting information on the The Phantom Of The Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, in his newest column. He reports that the show might have four companies in rehearsal this summer instead of the earlier announced three, as Toronto may end up staying put and not heading for a Broadway bow if it proves successful. It now appears the Great White Way will have its own cast in the mix!
Columbia University announces the appointment of Melissa Smey as the new Director of Miller Theatre, effective immediately. Ms. Smey has been in the role of Acting Director of Miller since October 1, 2008.
On Tuesday, May 26, Tim Martin Gleason will return to the U.S. National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera and, for the first time, slip behind the mask as the elusive Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all its occupants. The international award-winning musical, directed by Harold Prince, is currently at the Music Hall in Kansas City through April 19.
The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.
The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye is revealing a huge amount of exciting information on the The Phantom Of The Opera sequel, Love Never Dies, in his newest column. He reports that the show will open in the West End first, rather than on Broadway, as the show's composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has decided it to be the best way to launch the project.
American Stage Theatre Company, the Tampa Bay area's only professional equity regional theatre, has announced its 2009-2010 season, the first in the brand new, state-of-the-art Raymond James Theater in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg.
Tony winning Broadway director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, fresh off the recent news of his joining the creative team of the upcoming Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman musical Catch Me If You Can, will also be bringing his inspired choreography to Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to his mega hit The Phantom of the Opera, PHANTOM: Love Never Dies.
In-keeping with their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online deliciously acidic auction item direct from London. Opening night tickets to the Olivier Award winning comedy GOD OF CARNAGE.
The producers of this Olivier Award winning comedy have donated a pair of prime seats along with two passes to the star studded, opening night party with the proceeds to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.
The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis will begin its 2008-2009 season with political plays featuring ripped-from-the-headlines content, and will continue the season with the first Indianapolis production of a work by popular Irish playwright Conor McPherson, a world premiere 'mock operetta' by Jack O'Hara, and a Spanish-language production as well as the regional premieres of a number of plays.
A cast of internationally most acclaimed Verdi singers is showcased in the Met's new production of the Italian master's melodic tour de force, Il Trovatore, which opens February 16. Renowned director David McVicar makes his Met debut, and Gianandrea Noseda conducts a cast that includes Marcelo ?lvarez in his first Met performances of the heroic title role, and three singers who are celebrated interpreters of their parts: Sondra Radvanovsky as Leonora, Dolora Zajick as Azucena, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Count di Luna. Kwangchul Youn makes his Met role debut as Ferrando. In later performances, Marco Berti is Manrico; Hasmik Papian is Leonora; Luciana D'Intino is Azucena, ?eljko Lučić is di Luna, and Burak Bilgili is Ferrando, conducted by Riccardo Frizza. Performances run through May 8.
A cast of internationally most acclaimed Verdi singers is showcased in the Met's new production of the Italian master's melodic tour de force, Il Trovatore, which opens February 16. Renowned director David McVicar makes his Met debut, and Gianandrea Noseda conducts a cast that includes Marcelo ?lvarez in his first Met performances of the heroic title role, and three singers who are celebrated interpreters of their parts: Sondra Radvanovsky as Leonora, Dolora Zajick as Azucena, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky as Count di Luna. Kwangchul Youn makes his Met role debut as Ferrando. In later performances, Marco Berti is Manrico; Hasmik Papian is Leonora; Luciana D'Intino is Azucena, ?eljko Lučić is di Luna, and Burak Bilgili is Ferrando, conducted by Riccardo Frizza. Performances run through May 8.
This Valentine's Day go 'Walkin' After Midnight' to ACT Theatre and see what drove Federal Way audiences 'Crazy' last Fall -crazy in a good way! You can't just see this show 'Anytime,' there's only 20 performances. Fresh from a sold out run at Federal Way's Centerstage Theatre, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE will play ACT's Bullitt Cabaret Thursdays through Sundays February 12 - March 8, 2009 with an additional performance on Wed. March 4th. This show is guaranteed to give you 'Sweet Dreams' and might even make you fall 'Back in Baby's Arms.'
Sierra Boggess is currently singing 'Music In The Air' as part of the cast of the new Encores! production, will she soon be singing 'The Music of the Night' in the upcoming sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, 'Love Never Dies'?
If The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has his facts correct, then she will indeed be portraying the Phantom's true love, Christine Daae, a role she played in the Las Vegas presentation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber mega hit musical.
This Valentine's Day go 'Walkin' After Midnight' to ACT Theatre and see what drove Federal Way audiences 'Crazy' last Fall -crazy in a good way! You can't just see this show 'Anytime,' there's only 20 performances. Fresh from a sold out run at Federal Way's Centerstage Theatre, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE will play ACT's Bullitt Cabaret Thursdays through Sundays February 12 - March 8, 2009 with an additional performance on Wed. March 4th. This show is guaranteed to give you 'Sweet Dreams' and might even make you fall 'Back in Baby's Arms.'
The Friend Center for the Arts at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) offers Several Theatrical Presentations for 2009
The Hub at the JCCSF presents
Fabrik: The Legend of M. Rabinowitz
Traveling Jewish Theatre, 470 Florida Street
Shopping at Macy's at Christmas is an experience steeped in tradition. The home of beloved holiday events across the country, Macy's will be celebrating the season with such favorites as Macy's Santaland, animated holiday windows, tree lightings, fireworks and parades.
Shopping at Macy's at Christmas is an experience steeped in tradition. The home of beloved holiday events across the country, Macy's will be celebrating the season with such favorites as Macy's Santaland, animated holiday windows, tree lightings, fireworks and parades.
In addition to the 82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?, here are some of the Macy's traditions - old and new - in cities around the country.
Producer Laura Coker has announced an added performance for Blood Brothers, the Olivier Award-winning, Tony-nominated musical drama by Willy Russell on Sunday, November 23 at 8 pm.
The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.
Stamford Theatre Works is in the process of discontinuing its programming and dissolving its theater operations after 20 years of producing professional Equity theater in Stamford, Connecticut.
A multi-ethnic cast highlights stinging themes of class and poverty when Whitefire artistic director Bryan Rasmussen directs Blood Brothers, the Olivier Award-winning, Tony-nominated musical drama by Willy Russell (Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine). The tragic musical tale opens at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks on October 18 for a six-week run through November 23.
Multi-MAC & Bistro award-winning Sidney Myer will be presented with an Honorary Golden Pineapple on Friday, July 25, at the Fairies & Phantasies Benefit at the Producers Club. He joins two other luminaries honored that night: Emmy, Bistro, Obie & Razzie-winning Marilyn Sokol and Warhol/Dali muse Ultra Violet.
Multi-MAC & Bistro award-winning Sidney Myer will be presented with an Honorary Golden Pineapple on Friday, July 25, at the Fairies & Phantasies Benefit at the Producers Club. He joins two other luminaries honored that night: Emmy, Bistro, Obie & Razzie-winning Marilyn Sokol and Warhol/Dali muse Ultra Violet.
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