'JERSEY BOYS' Named Number One Show By LV Review Journal
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 31, 2008
The smash hit JERSEY BOYS at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino has been named the number one show of the year by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada's largest newspaper.
In a year of stiff competition, JERSEY BOYS claimed the top spot for entertainment in 2008 ahead of such celebrated productions as Bette Midler 'The Showgirl Must Go On,' Cher and Donny and Marie Osmond.
West End musicals 2008: The Year of Musical Non-thinking
by Robert Gould - Jan 4, 2009
In a year when new musical theatre productions in London consisted of juke box transfers, classic revivals, whimsical adventure stories and majestic failures, one might be forgiven for thinking that the age of great new musicals exists merely in days of Auld Lang Syne. So let's pause and think back over the year's musical fayre.
'BROADWAY IN CHICAGO' Celebrates Holidays with Discounts/Events!
by Eddie Varley - Dec 17, 2008
Broadway In Chicago have announced they hope to provide the perfect celebration this holiday season. All audience members attending the 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. performance of JERSEY BOYS, WICKED or DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE on New Year's Eve will automatically be entered in a drawing to win $2009. All performances on December 31, 2008 will end with plenty of time to celebrate the New Year with friends and family.
'Jersey Boys' Tony Winner To Rock South Florida
by Beau Higgins - Dec 17, 2008
JERSEY BOYS opened at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway to critical acclaim on November 6, 2005. The JERSEY BOYS National Tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on December 1, 2006, played a record breaking run in Los Angeles and is still breaking house records in cities across North America. There are six current productions of JERSEY BOYS: New York, London, Chicago, Las Vegas, Toronto, a US National tour, and a seventh production will open in Melbourne, Australia in July, 2009.
JERSEY BOYS Announces School Recipients of VH1 Save the Music Foundation
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2008
Broadway In Chicago; cast members and musicians from the Chicago company of JERSEY BOYS; David Roche, Director of Fine and Performing Arts for Chicago Public Schools; Richard Ruggiero, Vice President Communication and Public Affairs, Comcast Greater Chicago Region; Jaclyn Shea, Program Manager, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and students from Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy will convene today as Chicago company members of JERSEY BOYS present a check with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to fund music education in two of Chicago Public Schools. Schools benefitting from this gift include Jesse Owens Fine Arts Academy and Robert Fulton Elementary School.
Testa, Burgess, Fleshler, LeFevre, Ortlieb, Rosen & More Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008
Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Northwater Entertainment, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced the complete cast and design team for the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS. The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, GUYS AND DOLLS will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night is March 1, 2009.
TV: Upright's West Side Stories: 'XANADU'
by Eddie Varley - Dec 11, 2008
On a unusually cloudy day in Southern California, Chris and Shane made their way down I-5 to the La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, CA for the West Coast premiere of XANADU, the musical. The Upright Boys caught up with Broadway alums Elizabeth Stanley and Max von Essen as they prepared to step into the roles of Kira and Sonny.
Photo Coverage: GYPSY OF THE YEAR 2008 - Performance
by Peter James Zielinski - Dec 10, 2008
The 20th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,061,000 had been raised by the 63 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras had VIP access on all levels to bring you the most complete coverage of this very special event!
Photo Coverage: GYPSY OF THE YEAR 2008 - Backstage
by Peter James Zielinski - Dec 10, 2008
The 20th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,061,000 had been raised by the 63 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras had VIP access on all levels to bring you the most complete coverage of this very special event!
Goodspeed Musicals Presents World Premiere of EMMET OTTER's JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2008
Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is proud to announce the cast of its upcoming world premiere production of Jim Henson's classic holiday favorite Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, adapted for the stage. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas will run December 7, 2008, through January 4, 2009, at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Photo Coverage: BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE Benefit at New World Stages
by Linda Lenzi - Dec 3, 2008
POZ's 'Bacharch to the Future' Fundraiser brought music and promise to the New World Stages on Monday, December 1, 2008, World AIDS Day. The premier performance of Bacharach to the Future, a fund-raiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, honored music legend Burt Bacharach, the composer of 'That's What Friends Are For,' the pioneering recording that benefited The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) in 1985.
Jim Henson's EMMET OTTER's JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Premieres on Stage at Goodspeed Dec. 7
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2008
Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is proud to announce the cast of its upcoming world premiere production of Jim Henson's classic holiday favorite Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, adapted for the stage. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas will run December 7, 2008, through January 4, 2009, at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut.
'JERSEY BOYS' Wins 95.8 Capital FM Best West End Show Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 28, 2008
At last night's Visit London People's Choice Awards 2008 held at the Royal Albert Hall and hosted by Johnny Vaughan and Lisa Snowdon, JERSEY BOYS won the 95.8 Capital FM Best West End Show Award, an award voted for by Londoners and visitors to London. Other winners included Michael Caine, voted London's Favourite Londoner, and the O2, which won 95.8 Capital FM Best Music Venue Award.
Broadway in Chicago 2009 Season Series On Sale
by Steve Leary - Nov 20, 2008
Broadway In Chicago announces 2009 Broadway In Chicago Season Series package subscriptions will go on-sale Friday, November 21, 2008. The 2009 Season Series emphasizes Broadway In Chicago?s long-standing commitment to bringing the best of Broadway to Chicago.
New Cast Joins Kushnier in Toronto JERSEY BOYS
by Eddie Varley - Nov 18, 2008
Today Dancap Productions announces the new cast for the Canadian production of JERSEY BOYS. The new cast includes: Derek Krantz as Bob Gaudio, Jeremy Kushnier continuing in the role of Tommy DeVito, Michael Lomenda as Nick Massi, and Jeff Madden in the role of Frankie Valli, plus Timothy Sell in the role of Gyp DeCarlo and Shawn Wright in the role of Bob Crewe. Performances begin Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts (5040 Yonge Street).
Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards Launch 12/5
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008
Outrageous TV chat show king Graham Norton, comedienne Mel Giedroyc, 'Hairspray' leading man Michael Ball, opera diva Lesley Garrett and the stars of 'Jersey Boys' are to add glamour to the biggest and glitziest gathering of stars in the theatre year - the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards launch party.
Photo Flash: XANADU Opens at La Jolla Playhouse
by Robert Diamond - Nov 13, 2008
Rehearsals began last week for XANADU at La Jolla Playhouse in anticipation of its West Coast debut on November 23, 2008 directed by Artistic Director Christopher Ashley. Xanadu's cast joins the creative team of the surprise hit Broadway musical at the Playhouse before embarking on a national tour. Xanadu will have its first performance November 11, 2008 and run through December 31 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
XANADU Opens 11/11 at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2008
Rehearsals began last week for XANADU at La Jolla Playhouse in anticipation of its West Coast debut on November 23, 2008 directed by Artistic Director Christopher Ashley. Xanadu's cast joins the creative team of the surprise hit Broadway musical at the Playhouse before embarking on a national tour. Xanadu will have its first performance November 11, 2008 and run through December 31 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
'Jersey Boys' Extends In Toronto Until 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2008
Due to popular demand, Dodger Theatricals and Dancap Productions Inc., announce additional Toronto performances for the smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS, now playing at the Toronto Centre for the Arts (5040 Yonge Street) through November 9, 2008.