Joey Calveri Takes Over as 'Stacee Jaxx' in ROCK OF AGES Today
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2012
Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical Rock of Ages have announced that Joey Calveri, who currently plays the ensemble role of Joey Primo, will step into the spotlight as wild rock idol Stacee Jaxx beginning today, December 17 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W 44th Street). Andrew Call (American Idiot) will join the company as Joey Primo today as well. Original Broadway Cast member Jeremy Woodard, who originated the role of Joey Primo off & on Broadway and has performed the role of Stacee Jaxx since September 2011, played his final performance on Sunday, December 16.
Photo Flash: Tony Vincent & Broadway Dream Foundation Ring NASDAQ Bell
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2012
Broadway Dreams Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing training, mentoring and career opportunities to the next generation of musical theater performers, visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. In honor of the occasion, Broadway Dreams Founder and Executive Director Annette Tanner rang the Closing Bell along with Broadway teaching artists Tony Vincent (American Idiot, NBC's 'The Voice') and Craig D'Amico (Annie Get Your Gun), as well as BDF's brightest students and rising stars.
Check out photos from the festivities below!
Photo Flash: Tony Shalhoub, Lilla Crawford and More at New York Stage and Film Winter Gala
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012
New York Stage and Film's annual Winter Gala was held yesterday, Sunday, December 9, 2012, at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Avenue, New York City), honoring Tony Award Winning producer Roger Horchow (Annie), and Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award Winning actor Tony Shalhoub ("Monk"). The evening featured performances by Lilla Crawford, David Hyde Pierce, and Billy Porter. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!
STAGE TUBE: Check Out the TV Commercial for HANDS ON A HARDBODY!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 10, 2012
The La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. Check out the new TV spot below!
Jeremy Woodard to Depart ROCK OF AGES; Joey Calveri Takes Over as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Andrew Call Joins Company
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 6, 2012
Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Joey Calveri, who currently plays the ensemble role of Joey Primo, will step into the spotlight as wild rock idol Stacee Jaxx beginning Monday, December 17 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W 44th Street). Andrew Call (American Idiot) will join the company as Joey Primo on December 17. Original Broadway Cast member Jeremy Woodard, who originated the role of Joey Primo off & on Broadway and has performed the role of Stacee Jaxx since September 2011, will play his final performance on Sunday, December 16.
STAGE TUBE: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Promo Released!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2012
The La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. Check out a just-released television spot below!
DEGRASSI's Jake Epstein Joins SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK as 'Peter Parker' Alternate
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 30, 2012
Jake Epstein, best known as the star of the hugely popular teen series "Degrassi: The Next Generation," will make his Broadway debut as the Peter Parker / Spider-Man Alternate in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Epstein will play Saturday and Sunday matinee performances beginning on December 8, 2012 at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street).
RAZIA'S SHADOW, FRISK ME, Tony Kushner and Rachel Maddow & More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru Dec 2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2012
This week at Joe's Pub, November 26 - December 2, 2012, features performances by Karine Hannah, a night with PigPen Theatre Co., Nicole Henry, Jack Ingram & Radney Foster, Razia's Shadow, Jonah Smith, Maia Vidal, Frisk Me: The Songs of Max Vernon, Alice Smith, Martha Redbone, Emanuel and the Fear, Public Forum Deut: Tony Kushner and Rachel Maddow, and Grace McLean and Them Apples. Details below!
Anneliese van der Pol to Lead New Musical JANE AUSTEN'S EMMA at Arizona Theatre Company
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 26, 2012
Arizona Theatre Company presents the Arizona Premiere of "Jane Austen's Emma" a new romantic musical comedy that brings Jane Austen's masterpiece to life. "Jane Austen's Emma" plays at the Temple of Music and Art and runs from December 1, 2012 - December 22, 2012. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from December 31, 2012 - January 20, 2013. "Jane Austen's Emma" is sponsored by Shirley Estes. ATC's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.
Green Day's ¡DOS! Now Available
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 13, 2012
Green Day ¡Dos!, the second album in Green Day's album trilogy Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos!, and Green Day ¡Tré!, hits stores today via Reprise Records. Green Day ¡Dos! will be followed by Green Day ¡Tré! on December 11th, 2012. The albums are the follow-up to the Grammy Award-winning 21st Century Breakdown, and were produced by the band's long-time producer Rob Cavallo.
TV: Meet the Cast of FOREVER DUSTY- Kirsten Holly Smith, Christina Sajous and More; Plus a Sneak Peek!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 12, 2012
The world premiere of Forever Dusty, a new musical about the life and times of legendary icon Dusty Springfield, by Kirsten Holly Smith and Jonathan Vankin, begins performances November 11, 2012 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), with an official Opening Night set for Sunday, November 18, 2012. Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you a sneak peek of Smith singing as 'Dusty Springfield', plus interviews with director Randal Myler, co-writer Jonathan Vankin, Christina Sajous, who plays 'Claire', and, of course, co-writer and star Smith!