ACT's 59th Season to Kick Off 9/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2012
Anchorage Community Theatre has announced it's full line-up for the 2012-2013 season, set to begon on September 21. Tickets for all shows may be purchased individually or as part of a season pass.
BWW Poll Results: Voters Choose to Bring Back PRISCILLA!
by BWW - Jul 2, 2012
Summer is here at last, and unfortunately for Broadway, that means that there are many closings coming up. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT and GODSPELL, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have recently taken their final Broadway bows. They'll be followed soon by ANYTHING GOES, MEMPHIS and SISTER ACT, which close July 8, August 5, and August 26 respectively.
Last week's poll asked: what soon-to-close musical do you wish you could save? Your response was PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (29%) and ANYTHING GOES (27%).
Pittsburgh CLO to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY, 7/31 - 8/12
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 29, 2012
Full casting has been announced for theupcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, which will make its Pennsylvania premiere in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 31 - Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the Benedum Center
Chicago's Broadway in the Park to Feature CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, KINKY BOOTS and More
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 27, 2012
Broadway In Chicago's Concert moves to Millennium Park this summer. The FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT will take place on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. at the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. Hosted by ABC-7's Janet Davies, star of 190 NORTH, the concert will feature performances by the iconic rock legend CYNDI LAUPER with members of the cast from the pre-Broadway world premiere of her new musical KINKY BOOTS, Joey from WAR HORSE and Cathy Rigby as PETER PAN.
Cyndi Lauper & KINKY BOOTS Cast to Perform at Millenium Park Concert Series
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2012
Broadway In Chicago's Concert moves to Millennium Park this summer. The FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT will take place on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. at the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. Hosted by ABC-7's Janet Davies, star of 190 NORTH, the concert will feature performances by the iconic rock legend CYNDI LAUPER with members of the cast from the pre-Broadway world premiere of her new musical KINKY BOOTS, Joey from WAR HORSE and Cathy Rigby as PETER PAN.
Broadway Stars Join Chaz Bono, Carla Hall et al. at SING FOR PRIDE Benefit Tonight, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2012
Broadway Sings for Pride's Second Annual Gay Pride Concert will feature rousing songs from Broadway and pop hits, as well as feature stories of LGBT pride as told by celebrities, activists and the TADA! Youth Theater. The event will be held at the Mainstage Theatre on 42nd Street in New York City tonight, June 25, 2012 at 7pm. The concert will benefit the Hetrick-Martin Institute, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City and Broadway Sings for Pride.
Panelists Announced for ANMT's Musical Theatre Writers Conference 2012, 7/20-22
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2012
The Fourth Bi-Annual conference for musical theatre writers and composers is coming to Los Angeles, July 20-22 at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA. Confirmed panelists include: Cheri Steinkellner (the Tony Award-nominated writer of Sister Act), Paul Gordon (Tony Award-nominated lyricist/composer of Jane Eyre); Michael Jung (Disney Theatricals); Michael Shapiro (Kensington Entertainment), Michael Kerker (ASCAP Director of Musical Theatre); David Elzer (award-winning producer of The Marvelous Wonderettes); Tim Dang (Producing Artistic Director of East West Players, the nation's premiere Asian American theatre company); Gordon Firemark (CEO of Fierce Theatricals) and more!
BWW Polls: What Soon-to-Close Musical Do You Wish You Could Save?
by BWW - Jun 22, 2012
Summer is here at last, and unfortunately for Broadway, that means that there are many closings coming up. Soon to take their last Broadway bows are PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT and GODSPELL, which close on Sunday, June 24. They'll be followed soon by JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, ANYTHING GOES, and SISTER ACT, which close July 1, August 5, and August 26 respectively.
SISTER ACT to Play Final Broadway Performance August 26
by Robert Diamond - Jun 20, 2012
Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that the Broadway musical SISTER ACT will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, August 26, 2012, prior to kicking off a North American tour on October 2 at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre. Upon closing after a 16-month run, the Broadway production will have played 28 previews and 561 performances at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).
SHATNER'S WORLD, SPAMALOT, et al. Included in State Theatre's 2012-13 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2012
Easton's State Theatre has announced its 2012-13 season- on sale to State Theatre Members Wed, August 1 (Box Office window at 453 Northampton Street opens at 6 AM; Online Ticketing and Phone lines open at Noon). Tickets will go on sale to the Public August 15th at 10 AM. Limit 6 tickets per Member per performance during Members Only sales. Membership to the Non-Profit State Theatre starts at $75, lasts one year and is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
2012 BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Schedule Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2012
The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with "106.7 Lite FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2012" - a lunchtime series beginning July 12 at 12:30 p.m. on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Resorts World Casino New York City and hosted by Lite FM's on-air personalities, the twelfth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through August 16.
Broadway Stars Join Chaz Bono, Carla Hall et al. at SING FOR PRIDE Benefit, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2012
Broadway Sings for Pride's Second Annual Gay Pride Concert will feature rousing songs from Broadway and pop hits, as well as feature stories of LGBT pride as told by celebrities, activists and the TADA! Youth Theater. The event will be held at the Mainstage Theatre on 42nd Street in New York City on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7pm. The concert will benefit the Hetrick-Martin Institute, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City and Broadway Sings for Pride.
