Besterman, Shaw, Gemmel et al. Set for Papatango New Writing Festival
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2011
Papatango have teamed up with one of London's leading new writing venues, the Finborough Theatre to present the winning entries in the 2011 Papatango Playwriting Competition 2011, featuring this year's winning play Foxfinder by Dawn King which will play for a four week limited season from 29 November (Press Night: Thursday, 1 December 2011 at 8.30pm) and three runners up who will each receive a one week run - Through The Night by Matt Morrison (Press Night: Wednesday, 7 December 2011 at 6.30pm), Rigor Mortis by Carol Vine (Press Night:Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 6.30pm) and Crush by Rob Young (Press Night: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 at 6.30pm).
Peter Pan Returns to The Bushnell November 22-27
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 22, 2011
Tony® Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of PETER PAN!
Discover the magic all over again of this two time Emmy Award winning and two-time Tony® Award nominated production. PETER PAN returns to The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts November 22-27 as part of The Bushnell Broadway Series co-sponsored by Travelers and Webster Bank. Ticket prices begin at $17 and are currently on sale at The Bushnell Box Office, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, online at www.bushnell.org or by calling (860) 987-5900. Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available by calling (860) 987-5959.
BWW Philippines Awards Update 11/21 - Vote Now!
by BWW - Nov 22, 2011
Voting is now well underway for the 2011 Philippines Awards and here is the latest update! Now, it's time for you to get out and vote for your favorites in the hopes that they will be the recipients of a 2011 BroadwayWorld Philippines Award. No time to waste, click on the voting link and make your opinion count! Below are the stats so far as of Monday November 21, 2011.
Make Your Vote Count for the 2011 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 17, 2011
The first-ever BroadwayWorld (BWW) Philippines Awards, an audience initiative project that encourages BWW readers from the Philippines to nominate and vote for their favorite plays, musicals, and theater personalities of the past year, revealed its list of nominees two weeks ago to an overwhelming response. Related web pages on my blog and BWW have around 2,000 hits, 100 comments, 2,000 likes, and 100 shares to date.
PTC Presents ANNIE 12/2-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2011
Pioneer Theatre Company presents the holiday family musical Annie from December 2 through December 23, 2011.
La MaMa Presents TEATRO PATOLOGICO IN NEW YORK 12/15-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2011
In honor of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi will stage 'Teatro Patologico in New York,' a festival of Pathological Theater and Film, December 15 to 22, 2011, mounting one large new work plus three smaller plays that are a cross-section of his 31 years of productions at La MaMa.
Madison Square Garden Announces Peter Pan Costume Contest
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2011
Think your child is the best dressed in Neverland? Prove it in the Peter Pan Photo Contest. It just takes a little imagination and a sprinkle of pixie dust (and a great costume). The top 50 contestants will be included in a vote to see who represents the never-grow-up spirit best. The winner will receive a booty-ful prize package that would make even Captain Hook jealous.
2011 BWW Philippines Awards Reveal Nominees
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 3, 2011
Congratulations to BroadwayWorld.com (BWW) Philippines Awards' nominees, whose names are below, and were shortlisted from around 500 nomination entries sent from October 6 to 31.
SHADOW BOXING Launches 2011 Brits Off Broadway Festival at 59E59
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 1, 2011
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is set to open the 2011 Brits Off Broadway festival with SHADOW BOXING, written by James Gaddas, directed by Donald Pulford and featuring Jonny Collis-Scurll.
TV: I Won't Grow Up! Cathy Rigby Takes MSG's Garden of Dreams Kids to Neverland
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 24, 2011
Olympic gymnast, Cathy Rigby, is once again taking flight in her Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning role as the boy who won't grow up, Peter Pan. The all new production is currently on a national tour, and will make a stop at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 14-December 30, 2011.
Rigby took some time this morning, October 24, to teach the children with The Garden of Dreams foundation how to crow and fly and BroadwayWorld was there for the fun! At the event Rigby read an excerpt of J.M. Barrie's beloved novel, Peter Pan, to children, who were dressed as pirates and pixies Rigby provided them each with a signed copy of the novel, along with a gift bag chock full of new school supplies to use this year. Check out event highlights and performance footage below.
Photo Coverage: PETER PAN's Cathy Rigby Flies with MSG's Garden of Dreams Kids
by Walter McBride - Oct 24, 2011
Olympic gymnast, Cathy Rigby, is once again taking flight in her Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning role as the boy who won't grow up, Peter Pan. The all new production is currently on a national tour, and will make a stop at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 14-December 30, 2011.
Rigby took some time this morning, October 24, to teach the children with The Garden of Dreams foundation how to crow and fly and BroadwayWorld was there for the fun! At the event Rigby read an excerpt of J.M. Barrie's beloved novel, Peter Pan, to children, who were dressed as pirates and pixies Rigby provided them each with a signed copy of the novel, along with a gift bag chock full of new school supplies to use this year.
FREEZE FRAME: PETER PAN's Cathy Rigby Visits Garden of Dreams Foundation
by Walter McBride - Oct 24, 2011
Olympic gymnast, Cathy Rigby, will once again take flight in her Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning role as the boy who won't grow up, Peter Pan. The all new production of the musical Peter Pan is currently on a national tour, and will make a stop at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 14-December 30, 2011.
Cleveland Playhouse Presents DADDY LONG LEGS, 10/21 - 11/13
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 21, 2011
Cleveland Play House is thrilled to present the second production of their 2011-2012 inaugural season at PlayhouseSquare - a brand new musical event, Daddy Long Legs, with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Open on Broadway This Spring
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2011
The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher announced today that the acclaimed new American play by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), will open on Broadway this spring at a theatre to be announced. Based on The New York Times best selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher will be produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs and Greg Schaffert.
threesixty° Extends PETER PAN Through 12/30
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 13, 2011
Due to popular demand, the upcoming Boston engagement of the spectacular new threesixty° stage production of PETER PAN has been extended to run through December 30, 2011. Performances of J M Barrie's classic story, performed in a state-of-the-art theater tent, begin on Tuesday, October 18.
SHADOW BOXING Launches 2011 Brits Off Broadway Festival at 59E59
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2011
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is set to open the 2011 Brits Off Broadway festival with SHADOW BOXING, written by James Gaddas, directed by Donald Pulford and featuring Jonny Collis-Scurll.
Nominations Open for 2011 BWW Toronto Theatre Awards
by Kelly Cameron - Oct 10, 2011
After the huge success of last year's 2010 BWW Toronto Theatre Awards, we are pleased to be back again this year with a new category (Best Understudy), better nomination and voting system and more deserving shows than ever! Nominations are open until October 31st and voting will commence in November. Be sure to nominate to ensure your favourites aren't left out.
GATSBY To Premiere At 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival 9/30
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 30, 2011
UnsungMusicalsCo. Inc. (www.UnsungMusicals.org) announces the world premiere of the original score from Gatsby at the Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street) on September 30 at 7pm and 10pm as part of the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
Photo Flash: Drewe and Stiles’ PETER PAN Opens in Manila, 9/29-10/30
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 29, 2011
Repertory Philippines (REP), the country's premier English-language theater company, and Stages Production Specialists Inc. (Stages), a fast growing event and talent management firm, have started their month-long run of Anthony Drewe and George Stiles' musical incarnation of PETER PAN at Meralco Theatre.
PETER PAN Flies Into Boston in 360 Theatre, Begins 10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2011
Boston audiences are in for a treat this fall, as the spectacular new threesixty° stage production of PETER PAN, J M Barrie's classic story performed in a state-of-the-art theater tent, flies into Boston for a limited six-week engagement, beginning Tuesday, October 18, 2011.