SILENCE! The Musical To Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell July 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 12, 2011
Bookwriter Hunter Bell and the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, are set to preside over the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite today, July 12th at 4 pm.
SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2011
SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, began performances June 24th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) The official opening is this Saturday night, July 9th and the limited engagement is set to run through August 13th.
SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway, 7/9
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2011
SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, began performances June 24th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) The official opening is this Saturday night, July 9th and the limited engagement is set to run through August 13th.
Photo Flash: Joan Rivers Visits SILENCE THE MUSICAL
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011
Saturday evening July 2nd, Joan Rivers was spotted in the audience at SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) The legendary comedienne/actress was the first to leap to her feet at the end of the performance, leading the standing ovation. Joan chatted with the cast after the show and she even offered some tongue-in-cheek advice to leading lady Jenn Harris regarding her first scene. Jenn replied, 'You're an asshole!' The two actresses fell into each others arms dissolved in laughter.
SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins Performances 6/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2011
Broadway favorite Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, book by Hunter Bell, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.
SHREK Comes To Devos Performance Hall 6/21-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2011
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play DeVos Performance Hall, for one week only, June 21-26, 2011.
BWW Reviews: Pittsburgh CLO Continues an Explosive Summer Season with JEKYLL & HYDE
by Alexandra Strycula - Jun 17, 2011
The second show in the Pittsburgh CLO's milestone 65th season this June, following its recent presentation of 9 TO 5, is the musical version of JEKYLL & HYDE. Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn, JEKYLL & HYDE is a take on the classic Robin Lewis Stevenson novella 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' and delves deeply into a case study-like exploration of the 'primitive duality' of man. The CLO production boasts Kevin Gray as the title character, as well as a talented supporting cast composed of Tim Hartman (A TALE OF TWO CITIES, FINIAN'S RAINBOW), Brynn O'Malley (SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, the Pittsburgh CLO's 2009 production of INTO THE WOODS), Elizabeth Stanley (MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, CRY-BABY), and George Dvorsky (THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, PASSION).
Photo Flash: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2011
Broadway favorite Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.
Barrett, Harris Lead SILENCE! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 13, 2011
Broadway favorite Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris are set to head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.
SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins Rehearsals Off-Broadway
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 6, 2011
Rehearsals begin today, June 6th for SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music and lyrics by Jon & Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE 2011 TONY AWARDS: DAY 26 - Raul Esparza, ROCKY HORROR & COMPANY
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2011
Today we are featuring one of Broadway's most accomplished and charismatic leading men who has solidified himself as one of the premiere theatrical interpreters of our age in his performances on Broadway in both musicals and plays, off-Broadway and even in Shakespeare-In-The-Park productions: Raul Esparza. Mr. Esparza can certainly do it all and even though he has yet to take home a Tony Award of his own, he has enacted two of the most memorable recent performances on the yearly telecast: first, in his Broadway debut role as Riff Raff in the 2000 revival of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and, most recently, performing a full-bodied, soul-bared "Being Alive" from COMPANY. So, let's take a look back at those two unforgettable performances and perhaps surprise or two, as well!
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL to Launch National Tour in November!
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011
This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
Barrett, Harris Lead SILENCE! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2011
Broadway favorite Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris are set to head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.
CST Presents Alan Bennett's THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III, 4/13-6/12
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 13, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the thrilling story of a monarch's struggle for control over his mind and government with The Madness of George III. Masterfully written by Alan Bennett, the Laurence Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright of The History Boys, the production's title role of King George III is performed by three-time Tony Award nominee Harry Groener.
CST Presents Alan Bennett's THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III, 4/13-6/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the thrilling story of a monarch's struggle for control over his mind and government with The Madness of George III. Masterfully written by Alan Bennett, the Laurence Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright of The History Boys, the production's title role of King George III is performed by three-time Tony Award nominee Harry Groener.
CST Presents Alan Bennett's THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III, 4/13-6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the thrilling story of a monarch's struggle for control over his mind and government with The Madness of George III. Masterfully written by Alan Bennett, the Laurence Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright of The History Boys, the production's title role of King George III is performed by three-time Tony Award nominee Harry Groener.
CST Presents Alan Bennett's THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III, 4/13-6/12
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 16, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents the thrilling story of a monarch's struggle for control over his mind and government with The Madness of George III. Masterfully written by Alan Bennett, the Laurence Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright of The History Boys, the production's title role of King George III is performed by three-time Tony Award nominee Harry Groener.
NYTW/Playwrights Horizons Present THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011
Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Managing Director, Leslie Marcus) and New York Theatre Workshop (Artistic Director, James C. Nicola; Managing Director, William Russo) have announced complete casting and creative team for THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD, a new musical with book by Joy Gregory; music by Gunnar Madsen; lyrics by Ms. Gregory and Mr. Madsen; and story by Ms. Gregory, Mr. Madsen and John Langs.
Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.
Meet the Cast of ARCADIA Day 3: Raul Esparza
by Charlie Piane - Feb 16, 2011
BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Broadway revival of ARCADIA! Today we feature Raúl Esparza, who stars as Valentine Coverly. Learn all about him here...