What shows made the list? Nashville's favorite musicals
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 9, 2011
If you were asked to name Nashville's Top Ten Favorite Musicals, what show would you name as number one? Perhaps surprisingly, when that question was posed to a group of Nashville theater folk, the number one-ranked show is Les Miserables (but perhaps it's not that surprising, since Victor Hugo's book was a huge hit in the American South upon its initial publication in this country), followed by A Chorus Line, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods claiming the remaining slots in the Top Five.
LES MIS 25th Anniversary Concert Gets 2/22 Blu-ray Release
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 5, 2011
The longest running musical of all time, Les Misérables, will sweep U.S. audiences off their feet in a special one-night, in-theater event on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Presented by NCM Fathom, Omniverse Vision and Cameron Mackintosh, in association with The Broadway League and Nederlander/First, Les Misérables in Concert - The 25th Anniversary Event was recorded live from London's famous O2 theater on Oct. 3 and will be released on Blu-ray on February 22.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 29th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 29, 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. The Broady Awards Celebration at The Call, the Kennedy Center Honors broadcast, 'Spiderman' rumors, January show closings, 'Spamalot,' 'Les Miserables,' 'White Noise,' more....
Signature Theatre Extends WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD Through 12/26
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 26, 2010
Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre today announced that, due to popular demand, the world premiere comedy, starring Helen Hayes Award winners Sherri L. Edelen (Signature's Sweeney Todd and Les Miserables) and Nancy Robinette, written and directed by Helen Hayes Awardee Joe Calarco (Signature's Side Show and Assassins), will now run from October 26 through December 26, 2010.
2010 Wrapup: The Hottest Videos of the Year!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 1, 2011
BroadwayWorld TV was bigger than ever in 2010, covering the world of theatre from GLEE to the Hollywood Bowl to Broadway to London and Beyond! Take a look back at some of 2010's most watched videos!
Marcus Center Presents LES MISERABLES, Tix On Sale 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2010
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables will go on sale Sunday, December 12 at 11:00 AM for the premiere Milwaukee engagement at the Marcus Center.
STAGE TUBE: LES MISERABLES DVD Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2010
The Les Miserables 25th Anniversary O2 concert, which played its last performance on October 2, 2010 starred Ramin Karmiloo, Samantha Barks, Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas,Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway, and Katie Hall. Click below to watch a sneak preview of the DVD, which was released November 29.
WONDERLAND Announces Complete Broadway Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 1, 2010
WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical has confirmed complete casting: Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Little House on the Prairie) as Chloe and Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as White Rabbit. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances will begin Monday, March 21.
Photo Coverage: LES MIS Opens at Paper Mill!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 29, 2010
The 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables making its United States premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse prior to a major US National Tour. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night curtain call and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Flash: 25th Anniversary Tour of LES MISERABLES
by BWW Photo Special - Nov 26, 2010
The 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables making its United States premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse prior to a major US National Tour. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.
Alfie Boe to Reprise Valjean in LES MIZ; Film Version?
by Robert Diamond - Nov 25, 2010
According to a report by Baz Bamigboye in UK Daily Mail, Alfie Boe is in talks with Cameron Mackintosh to reprise the role of Val Jean in the West End next year. When approached about the engagement, Boe replied, 'It's something that might well happen.'
La Mirada Presents DADDY LONG LEGS, Previews 11/5
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 21, 2010
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the second production of their 2010-2011 season of shows - a brand new musical event from the Tony and Olivier Award-winning director of Les Misérables and the creator of Jane Eyre, DADDY LONG LEGS, based on the novel by Jean Webster, with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), book and direction by Tony and Olivier Award-winner John Caird (Les Miserables), original musical direction by Laura Bergquist, musical direction by Julie McBride and starring Megan McGinnis and Robert Adelman Hancock.
WONDERLAND Announces Broadway Cast; New Caterpillar
by Robert Diamond - Nov 19, 2010
WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical has confirmed complete casting: Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Little House on the Prairie) as Chloe and Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as White Rabbit. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances will begin Monday, March 21.
Exclusive Interview: Adam Jacobs, THE LION KING’s New Simba
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 18, 2010
Filipino-American Broadway star Adam Jacobs ('Les Miserables', 'Mamma Mia') is currently essaying the coveted role of Simba in Disney Theatrical Productions' North American touring production of ground-breaking, multi-award winning musical 'The Lion King'. The show plays the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, IL until Saturday, November 27, 2010. Upcoming tour engagements will include Durham, NC January 4 to 30, 2011; Providence, RI February 1 to 20, 2011; Schenectady, NY February 22 to March 20, 2011; Rochester, NY March 22 to April 17, 2011; Toronto, ON Canada April 19 to May 22, 2011; Dayton, OH June 14 to July 10, 2011; and Montreal, QC Canada August 9 to September 4, 2011.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 17th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 17, 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. Broadway In Chicago's winter productions, the 'Les Miserables' concert film, 'A Christmas Carol,' 'Robin Hood: The Panto!,' 'Alien Queen,' 'Glee,' more....
Tickets Go On Sale for LES MISERABLES Tour, 11/14
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 14, 2010
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that individual tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's 25th Anniversary production of LES MISÉRABLES will go on sale Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The world's longest-running musical will play for four weeks only, February 2, 2011 - February 27, 2011, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph). The all new production of LES MISÉRABLES features glorious new staging and spectacular re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.
STAGE TUBE: O2 Valjeans Sing 'Bring Him Home' Quartet
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2010
The Les Miserables 25th Anniversary O2 concert, which played its last performance on October 2, 2010 starred Ramin Karmiloo, Samantha Barks, Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas,Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway, and Camilla Kerslake. Click below to watch a sneak preview of the Valjean Quartet - from the forthcoming DVD out 29 November.