Broadway League Announces 2010 'League Educator Apple Awards' Recipients
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 22, 2010
The Broadway League, the national trade organization for the commercial theatre industry, announced the 2010 'League Educator Apple Awards' recipients. The awards acknowledge the efforts of local schools and community groups that support programs relating to Broadway or touring Broadway shows, promoting further development of theatre education.
LES MIZ Tour to Hit U.S. in 2011 Following Barbican Theatre Run this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 17, 2010
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Cameron Mackintosh's current touring production of Les Miserables, which is making its way around the U.K., is set to return to a familiar home this fall in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary. The production will run at London's Barbican Theatre, it's English-language birthplace in 1985, for 22 performances, September 14 through October 2, 2010. A Queens Theatre staple for nearly 22 years in the West End, this new run will mark the first time in London that the same musical has run simultaneously.
LES MIZ Tour Celebrates 25 Anniversary with Barbican Theatre Run, 9/22-10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 15, 2010
Cameron Mackintosh's current touring production of Les Miserables, which is making its way around the U.K., is set to return to a familiar home this fall in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary. The production will run at London's Barbican Theatre, it's English-language birthplace in 1985, for 22 performances, September 14 through October 2, 2010. A Queens Theatre staple for nearly 22 years in the West End, this new run will mark the first time in London that the same musical has run simultaneously.
Michael Riseley Is The 2010 Principality Building Society Welsh Young Musical Theatre Singer of the Year
by Robert Gould - Feb 23, 2010
The eighth annual final of the Principality Building Society Welsh Young Musical Theatre Singer Of The Year contest was held at the Swansea Grand Theatre on Saturday February 20. The closely fought contest was adjudicated by an panel of judges consisting of eminent director and drama teacher Ken Caswell, vocal coach Tim Richards, Tim Rhys Evans (musical director of the internationally acclaimed male choir, Only Men Aloud, winners of BBC's Last Choir Standing) and Claire Hammacott (whose West End credits include Les Miserables and Christine in Phantom Of The Opera).
HAIRSPRAY, CURTAINS, LES MIS, FORUM & BEE Set for 2010-11 at Paper Mill
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 19, 2010
The Papermill Playhouse in New Jersey has announced their 2010 - 2011 season, BroadwayWorld has learned. The all-musical season will include productions of Hairspray, the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Curtains, and Les Miserables in a newly conceived production.
CYPT Holds Auditions for LES MISERABLES 5/8-10
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2010
Cincinnati Young People's Theatre has announced audition dates for its 2010 summer musical, Les Miserables. Auditions will take place May 8th-10th at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue. Auditions are by appointment only and can be set up as early as Monday, March 15, 2010. To set up an audition appointment email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com or call the box office at 513-241-6550.
Reunion of Les Miserables Canadian Casts Planned for June 2010
by Kelly Cameron - Jan 25, 2010
Les Miserables is widely regarded as one of the most popular and successful musicals of all-time. It was the third longest running show on Broadway and has had over 9,500 performances in London's West End. Throughout the years, there have been many successful Canadian Productions of the hit show, and some alumni have come together to attempt to organize a reunion for June 2010 to bring together everyone who was ever part of the Canadian Les Mis family. BWW will be on hand to cover the big event and has also agreed to lend a hand in spreading the word, in the hopes that as many people as possible will be able to attend.
Dave Barrus Joins Paul Canaan and Craig Burns To Instruct Minnesota Youth
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2010
Celebrity vocal coach and Minnesota native Dave Barrus (Les Miserables) will join forces with MTV and Broadway star Paul Canaan (Legally Blonde) and Broadway casting director Craig Burns (Telsey + Company) to instruct, encourage and inspire Minnesota's youth to follow their Broadway Dreams.
GREASE Comes To The Fox Theatre 1/12-24, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances, January 12-24, 2010.
Marriott Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY 12/16-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2009
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.
GREASE Comes To The Fox Theatre 1/12-24, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2009
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances, January 12-24, 2010.
Marriott Theatre Presents MY FAIR LADY 12/16-2/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2009
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, wraps up its highly acclaimed 2009 season with an enchanting retelling of the timeless Tony Award-winning musical MY FAIR LADY. The production previews December 9th, opens December 16th, and runs through February 14, 2010. Dominic Missimi (Les Miserables) will direct.
