THE FOUR TOPS & MARY WILSON Will Play the King Center
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 17, 2020
THE FOUR TOPS deliver an intimate evening of timeless hits that will have the entire audience dancing in their seats. Always a hit in concert, The Four Tops have toured incessantly over the decades, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the MOTOWN Sound they helped shape and define. The Tops are inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with 24 top 40 Pop hits to their credit, including a?oeBaby, I Need Your Loving.a?? Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were successes on the pop charts, the R & B charts and in the United Kingdom. a?oeI Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),a?? a No. 1 R & B and pop smash in 1965, is one of Motown's longest-running chart toppers; it was quickly followed by another longtime favorite, a?oeIt's the Same Old Song.a?? Their commercial peak was highlighted by a romantic trilogy: the No. 1 a?oeReach Out I'll Be There,a?? a?oeStanding in the Shadows of Love,a?? and a?oeBernadette.a?? Other Tops hits include a?oeAsk the Lonely,a?? a?oeShake Me, Wake Me (When it's Over),a?? a?oeSomething About You,a?? a?oeAin't No Woman (Like the One I've Got),a?? a?oeStill Waters Run Deep,a?? a?oeWhen She was My Girl,a?? and a?oeWalk Away Renee.a?? The Four Tops bring a high energy show packed with the smooth moves, sweet harmonies and powerful vocals that made them one of Motown's most successful supergroups of all time. Their live show is not to be missed!
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Feb 14, 2020
Kennedy Caughell gives a heartfelt performance as Carole King in 'Beautiful,' an otherwise flawed musical that does to King's career what most Broadway musicals do to the subjects of jukebox musicals. The musical element of the show, however, overcomes its many deficiencies to result in an overall enjoyable production.
Broadway In Indianapolis Announces 2020-2021 Season - MEAN GIRLS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, PRETTY WOMAN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020
Broadway in Indianapolis has announced the 2020-2021 Season headlined by the six-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and the ferociously funny new musical MEAN GIRLS. Fall in love all over again with the dazzling PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the beloved romantic comedy film. The series also boasts the Indianapolis premieres Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with the spectacular return of Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - 50th Anniversary Tour.
Artists Will Honor Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, David Bowie and More at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2020
This month and beyond artists at Joe's Pub a?" a program and venue of The Public Theater a?" will honor legends and inspirations from across the universe of music. From shows featuring the indelible classic hits of singers like The Rat Pack, Chaka Kahn, and David Bowie to tributes of Dolly Parton and Bette Midler at the beginning of their careers, audiophiles and nostalgists have plenty to look forward to at Joe's Pub.
The Old Globe Announces 2020 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2019
The Old Globe's 2020 Summer Season brings to Balboa Park an extraordinarily talented group of artists who will delight audiences with their unique takes on four great works of theatre. The season incudes a classic American musical, a new adaptation of a 20th century thriller, and two of Shakespeare's masterworks on our outdoor stage.
BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Natalie Douglas
by Ben Rimalower - Nov 25, 2019
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to cabaret superstar Natalie Douglas about Nina Simone's 1961 album 'Forbidden Fruit.' They also discuss The Eagles, 'South Pacific,' Mitzi Gaynor, Roberta Flack, Barbra Streisand, Karen Mason, Joe Williams, and Dolly Parton. Natalie shares stories about moving to New York and working at famous piano bars such as Brandy's and The Duplex. She now sings to audiences around the world and can be seen performing at her monthly residency at Birdland in New York City.
THUNDER ROCK Comes to the Metropolitan Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse revives Robert Ardrey's THUNDER ROCK for a limited run from January 16 through February 9, 2020, at the Playhouse home: 220 E 4th Street. Artistic Director Alex Roe directs.
Frances Fisher and Gregory Harrison Will Lead Laguna Playhouse's THE LION IN WINTER
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2019
Laguna Playhouse announces the final cast and creative team to join acclaimed film, TV and theatre veterans Frances Fisher (a?oeTitanic,a?? Native Gardens, Barbeque), as a?oeQueen Eleanora?? and Gregory Harrison (a?oeTrapper John, M.D.,a?? Broadway's Chicago, Steel Pier), as a?oeKing Henry IIa?? in THE LION IN WINTER
Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes to Headline 20th Annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2019
For Ronnie Spector this holiday season, Winter's Eve will a?oebe her baby.a?? The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (LS BID) announced today that the iconic Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes will headline the main stage at Dante Park (Broadway and 63rd Street) and help light up the Upper West Side at the 20th Annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square. New York's largest holiday festival kicks off with the Upper West Side's only tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
BWW Review: RISE UP at The Coterie Theatre
by Alan Portner - Sep 22, 2019
Opening on Friday night at The Coterie Theatre inside Crown Center is a?oeRise Up,a?? a four person, seventy five minute play written by British playwright Lisa Evans. The subject is the 1961 a?oeFreedom Ridersa?? project designed by James Farmer's CORE (Congress of Racial Equality). The premise is a group of four contemporary secondary students recount a conflict in the struggle for racial equality in the U.S. for a school age audience.
Mark Nadler's THE OLD RAZZLE DAZZLE Comes to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2019
Mendacity and half-truths abound in the new, critically acclaimed musical solo work from internationally renowned pianist-singer, Mark Nadler. The Old Razzle Dazzle: An Evening of Lies, Lying and Liars will bow at the Laurie Beechman Theatre this fall on Wednesdays, Sept. 11th, 25th and Oct. 23rd at 7pm, and Oct. 30th at 9:30pm. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is at 407 West 42nd Street, in the rear and downstairs at the West Bank Café. Tickets may be purchased online at: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1008342. Tickets are $30, and there is a $20 food/beverage minimum per person.
BIGSOUND and Warner Music Group Award Paperchain with Inaugural BIGTECH Prize
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 4, 2019
BIGTECH stepped up to yet another level in 2019, partnering with Warner Music Group to provide a $5,000 cash prize, awarded today to Paperchain. Shining a light on new technology businesses BIGTECH provides mentoring, expertise and exposure for tomorrow's entrepreneurs playing in the music space.
Theatre You Can Experience From The Comfort of Your TV!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 3, 2019
This has been one of the hottest summers on record, but don't let the rising temperatures get you down! BroadwayWorld is here to remind you of some amazing musicals and plays that you can watch from the comfort of your couch (with the AC blasting)! From Netflix to BroadwayHD to On Demand, there's an option for everyone!
Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Movie Musicals!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 22, 2019
Broadway is coming to the big screen! Thirteen movie musicals are currently in development and are set to delight audiences in the coming months and years, from long-awaited movie adaptations to remakes and sequels of fan favorites. With such a variety to look forward to, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the movies officially announced to receive the silver screen treatment! Take a peek at all the excitement, and be sure to check back in as even more are announced!
Everything You Need to Know About the WEST SIDE STORY Movie!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 28, 2019
Something great is coming! Stephen Spielberg's film adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story has officially started filming and is set to release at the end of next year! To get you all ready to see the Jets and Sharks on the big screen, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to a peek at the film's Maria, Rachel Zegler! Check it all out!
Melbourne Boys Announced As 'Charlie Bucket' In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019
Charlie Bucket has been found and he has a Golden Ticket! Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions today announced the five boys who will play the role of Charlie in the Melbourne season of the Helpmann Award nominated spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Roald Dahl's delicious tale will begin at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre on 9 August following an outstanding six-month season at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.
Court Theatre And Nambi E. Kelley Win Prince Prize For Commissioning Original Work
by Julie Musbach - Apr 15, 2019
Court Theatre and playwright Nambi E. Kelley have received the Prince Prize for Commissioning Original Work for 2018. Prince Charitable Trusts makes an award of $75,000 each year to a major Chicago dance, music, visual arts or theater company. When the Trust approached Court Theatre about projects that might fit their vision for the Prize, it was only natural to ask playwright Nambi E. Kelley to create an original play based on the story of Stokely Carmichael's activism and legacy for the stage. In 2014, Kelley had adapted Richard Wright's Native Son for Court Theatre in a co-production with American Blues Theatre that garnered great critical and popular acclaim. Another collaboration would build upon these successes.