Kate Shindle, Nicholas Rodriguez, et al. Set for 'Little Theatre, Big Dreams' Benefit Cabaret Tonight, 5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012
The West Side YMCA's Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater presents its 2nd annual benefit cabaret, Little Theater, Big Dreams tonight, May 21st. The Off-Broadway gem, located inside the historic West Side Y, will play host to powerful performances from Broadway's brightest alongside the Kids Company, a group of young triple-threats-in-training.
Way Off Broadway to Present FOOTLOOSE, 6/15-8/25
by Kelsey Denette - May 18, 2012
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is getting ready to cut loose this summer with the dance musical Footloose. The stage production, based on the Paramount Pictures film, will open at the Frederick theatre on Friday, June 15th and run through August 25th.
GLAAD Media Awards to Stream Live Tonight
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 24, 2012
The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards will be held tonight, March 24, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square and can be streamed live online beginning at 4:30pm.
GLAAD Media Awards to Honor Craig Zadan and Neil Meron; Bernadette Peters to Present
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2012
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced it will honor film and television producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Chicago, Hairspray, Smash), writer and producer Shonda Rhimes (Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal), financial services company Wells Fargo and Facebook at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.
Boyd Gaines & Magaret Colin Join John Lithgow in MTC's THE COLUMNIST this Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 21, 2012
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that two time Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl," MTC's Defiance) and four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines (Gypsy, Contact) will join Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow in the cast of the world premiere of THE COLUMNIST by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.
Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Steinman, Bob Seger, et al. to Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2012
Musical geniuses Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Seger, Don Schlitz, Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones and Jim Steinman will become the newest members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 43rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. The star-studded event is slated for Thursday, June 14th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Additional special award honorees will be announced soon.
FST Presents NEXT TO NORMAL 11/2-1/7/2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 26, 2011
A talented cast, led by Broadway star STACIA FERNANDEZ, is preparing for the opening of the contemporary rock musical Next to Normal at Florida Studio Theatre. Performances begin in the Keating Theatre November 2 - January 7.
FOOTLOOSE Tops Friday Box Office
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 15, 2011
Paramount's 'Footloose' topped the domestic box office on Friday night, grossing around $5.6 million according to Variety.
STAGE TUBE: Inside the FOOTLOOSE Movie Premiere!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2011
The new film Footloose will be expanded into a 'full-blown movie musical' from the earlier film with songs. In addition to starring a young Kevin Bacon as Ren, Footloose also starred Lori Singer as Ariel. It was originally written by Dean Pitchford. A Broadway musical version of Footloose was previously staged in 1998. The remake will be released in theatres on October 14.
Our Town Opens At Connecticut Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, tonight through October 16 in the Nafe Katter Theatre, Storrs.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 5th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 5, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Gary Griffin's 'Follies,' David Cromer's 'Rent,' two productions of 'Joseph...' in November, cabaret nights at Stage 773, the 'Footloose' remake and more...
Revised FOOTLOOSE Cast Recording is Released; Features New Track
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2011
Ghostlight Records has released an updated and re-mastered version of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Footloose the Musical. The album is available digitally on today and in stores and physical retailers on October 25, 2011. To hear song previews and pre-order the CD, visit http://sh-k-boom.com/footloosethemusical.shtml.
Revised FOOTLOOSE Cast Recording Set for 10/4 Digital Release; Features New Track
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 27, 2011
Ghostlight Records is set to release an updated and re-mastered version of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Footloose the Musical. The album will be available digitally on October 4, 2011 and in stores and physical retailers on October 25, 2011. To hear song previews and pre-order the CD, visit http://sh-k-boom.com/footloosethemusical.shtml.
STAGE TUBE: FOOTLOOSE Stars Team Up with Emily Whitcomb for Rap!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2011
As previously reported, the Footloose remake, starring Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald will be released in theaters on October 14, 2011.
The new film Footloose will be expanded into a 'full-blown movie musical' from the earlier film with songs. In addition to starring a young Kevin Bacon as Ren, Footloose also starred Lori Singer as Ariel. It was originally written by Dean Pitchford. A Broadway musical version of Footloose was previously staged in 1998.
Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND Opens Arena Stage at the Mead Center 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 16, 2011
After a memorable and record-breaking inaugural year, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater celebrates its 61st anniversary season with Trouble in Mind, written by playwright Alice Childress. Childress was the first African-American woman to have her plays professionally produced in New York, and she became the first woman of color to win an Obie Award, in 1956 for Trouble in Mind (Best Original Production).