Kelrik Productions Presents BYE BYE BIRDIE, 3/26-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2010
Kelrik Productions has announced the five productions that will comprise its winter/spring 2010 season. The season will include Seussical, Bye Bye Birdie, Oliver!, Cabaret, and Beauty and the Beast.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 24th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 24, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Sondheim/Lloyd Webber Day, 'White Christmas,' The Glenwood, Tom Jones, 'Oh, Boy!,' 'The Original Grease,' more.....
Broadway's Rena Strober to Perform at the Cabaret at Germano's, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010
Rena Strober is known in New York and across the country from Broadway performances (Cosette in Les Miserables, Tzeitel in Topol's Fiddler on the Roof, Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Tonya in Zhivago) TV appearances (Law & Order, Criminal Intent and House Arrest) to her 1-woman show Spaghetti & Matzo Balls! to concerts onstage at Lincoln Center, Town Hall and on home plate for the Mets. She is currently in rehearsals for a new Off-Broadway play called White's Lies starring Betty Buckely and Peter Scolari.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Announces Broadway Series Miami 2010 - 2011
by Beau Higgins - Mar 23, 2010
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County announced its 5th Anniversary Broadway in Miami 2010-2011/Broadway Across America season with a line-up of five Tony® Award-winning Miami premiere engagements. The 5th Anniversary season kicks off October 2010 at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House with an all-new production of DREAMGIRLS direct from New York's Apollo Theater; followed by a December limited holiday engagement: NETworks presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- the enchanting, romantic musical for all generations; March brings in two of Broadway's biggest blockbusters and Best Musical Tony® winners: JERSEY BOYS, the story of rock 'n roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons, followed by the Latino hit musical IN THE HEIGHTS. June closes the season with HAIR, the 2009 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical Revival.
B Street Theatre Announces 2010 Spring Productions
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 20, 2010
The B Street Theatre has announced its spring line-up. On the mainstage will appear Gina Gionfriddo's new comedy BECKY SHAW. The B-3 Series offering will be the American classic, I AM A CAMERA by John Van Druten. The Family Series will finish its season with Charles Way's exciting and moving version of the classic French tale, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Orange County Performing Arts Center Unveils 2010-2011 Broadway Season
by Michael L. Quintos - Mar 19, 2010
Wall-to-wall hits mark the Center's 2010-2011 Broadway and Curtain Call Series as well as a special Bonus Event. The Broadway Series includes Lincoln Center Theater's seven-time Tony®-Award winning South Pacific, The Public Theater's Tony Award-winning production of Hair, an exhilarating new show from Cirque du Soleil, the return of Broadway's biggest blockbuster Wicked, the Orange County debut of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's enchanting Mary Poppins and the compelling new Broadway revival of Leonard Bernstein's powerful West Side Story. The Curtain Call Series brings Disney's Beauty and the Beast; the Center premieres of Rock of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more; plus Dolly Parton's hilarious 9 to 5: The Musical. And as a Bonus Event, the Center welcomes back Mamma Mia!, the global sensation featuring the music of ABBA.
La Mirada Presents BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fourth production and the 'rocking-est' show of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes & Rob Bettinson with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Glenn Casale.
Magic Castle and Cabaret at the Castle Presents AN EVENING WITH LEE ROY REAMS
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 25, 2010
The Magic Castle offers yet another great Broadway star to the stage of Cabaret at the Castle with Lee Roy Reams. The man who columnist Liz Smith called 'Broadway's Darling' and the New York Times hailed as 'Broadway's song and dance man nonpareil' is scheduled to appear for one night only. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sealed With A Wish Foundation, Inc.
THE LION KING to Become Eight Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2010
Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING, will celebrate another remarkable milestone when it plays its 5,125th performance on Sunday, February 21 to become the eighth longest-running show in Broadway history. THE LION KING moves up the top ten list of long runs, surpassing the musical Rent (with 5124 performances). Disney's beloved musical Beauty and the Beast retains its position as no. 7 on the list.
STAGE TUBE: THE COLOR PURPLE's Todrick Hall Makes American Idol's Top 24
by Robert Diamond - Feb 16, 2010
Here is the audition of Todrick Hall, who was seen on Broadway opposite Fantasia Barrino in The Color Purple. Hall has also appeared in 'High School Musical 2' and in a 'Beauty and the Beast' production at Disney World. He has also appeared on Disney cruise ships as well as writing, choreographing and directing his own original production called 'Oz, the Musical.'
STAGE TUBE: THE COLOR PURPLE's Todrick Hall Makes American Idol's Top 24 - Audition
by Robert Diamond - Feb 16, 2010
Here is the audition of Todrick Hall, who was seen on Broadway opposite Fantasia Barrino in The Color Purple. Hall has also appeared in 'High School Musical 2' and in a 'Beauty and the Beast' production at Disney World. He has also appeared on Disney cruise ships as well as writing, choreographing and directing his own original production called 'Oz, the Musical.'
NETworks Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, will launch its National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center, February 9 - 14, 2010, as part of the Inskip Lexus Contemporary Classics Series. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is produced by NETworks Presentations.
Noble Fool Theatricals Holds January and February Auditions for Youth Education Programs
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2010
The Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy invites local youth to audition for several opportunities during the winter session, including: NFT Youth Ensemble's musical production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the NFT Show Choir, and the children's musical performance program of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; admin telephone 630-443-0438).
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 3rd, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 3, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Grammy Awards, Oscar Nominations, 'The 101 Dalmatians Musical,' 'Beauty And The Beast,' 'Fiddler On The Roof,' 'A Tale Of Two Cities, new musicals, more.....