Photo Flash: Stephanie Mills Live in Philadelphia
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2011
Grammy Award Winner and star of stage and screen Stephanie Mills performed live at the Dell East Music Center in Philadelphia on July 14. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage or her performance below!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 13, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 13, 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. A BroadwayWorld party tonight at The Call, a new 'Pinocchio,' 'Pinkalicious,' 'Aladdin,' that Blues Brothers show, 'The Wiz,' Midwest New Musicals, Part II, more....
Photo Flash: Theatre at the Center Opens THE WIZ!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2011
The Broadway smash hit musical THE WIZ, with book by William F. Brown and music by Charlie Smalls, will blow audiences away July 7 through August 7, 2011 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. The production will open Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Stacey Flaster will direct and choreograph. THE WIZ first opened on Broadway in 1975 and ran for four years (1600 performances). It made a historic footprint as the first large-scale big-budget musical featuring an all-African American cast. THE WIZ won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and was produced in 1978 by Motown/Universal as a film starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor.
Photo Flash: Theatre at the Center Presents THE WIZ
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 8, 2011
The Broadway smash hit musical THE WIZ, with book by William F. Brown and music by Charlie Smalls, will blow audiences away July 7 through August 7, 2011 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. The production will open Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Stacey Flaster will direct and choreograph. THE WIZ first opened on Broadway in 1975 and ran for four years (1600 performances). It made a historic footprint as the first large-scale big-budget musical featuring an all-African American cast. THE WIZ won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and was produced in 1978 by Motown/Universal as a film starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor.
Dallas Theater Center Presents THE WIZ, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2011
Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Theatre At The Center Presents THE WIZ 7/7-8/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2011
The Broadway smash hit musical THE WIZ, with book by William F. Brown and music by Charlie Smalls, will blow audiences away July 7 through August 7, 2011 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana.
Dallas Theater Center Presents THE WIZ, Opens July 8
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 1, 2011
Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Treat Williams, Luis Guzman, et al. Set for Sidney Lumet Memorial Screening, 7/24
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2011
Following a heartfelt and entertaining memorial for Sidney Lumet at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall with speakers and performers including Lauren Bacall, Walter Bernstein, Bobby Cannavale, Glenn Close, Jonathan Demme, James Gandolfini, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jenny Lumet, David Mamet, Phylilis Newman and Christopher Walken among others, the Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced the details today for a retrospective of the admired and beloved director's work, Prince of the City: Remembering Sidney Lumet which will screen at the Walter Reade Theater July 19 - 25.
Theatre At The Center Presents THE WIZ 7/7-8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 15, 2011
The Broadway smash hit musical THE WIZ, with book by William F. Brown and music by Charlie Smalls, will blow audiences away July 7 through August 7, 2011 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana.
Clarice Taylor Dies at 93
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 1, 2011
Clarice Taylor, the actress best known for her roles on television - among them 'The Cosby Show,' 'Sesame Street' and more - but also for her role in 1975's THE WIZ, passed away May 30th from heart failure. She was 93 years old.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 11th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - May 11, 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. 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,' 'White Noise,' 'Porgy And Bess,' 'The Wiz,' 'Adrift In Macao,' 'Glee,' more.
Theatre At The Center Presents THE WIZ 7/7-8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2011
The Broadway smash hit musical THE WIZ, with book by William F. Brown and music by Charlie Smalls, will blow audiences away July 7 through August 7, 2011 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana.
New Productions of NEXT TO NORMAL, THE WIZ, & More Lead Arkansas Rep Season
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2011
Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep), the state's largest professional nonprofit theatre, is proud to announce its 36th MainStage Season. The new season has been specially prepared for a newly renovated theatre, and will include new musicals and dramas, plus timeless classics to form a season that exemplifies The Rep's mission of producing diverse work of the highest artistic standards for its Arkansas audience.
New Cast Set for DANCING WITH THE STARS; Premieres 3/21
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2011
A star-studded cast filled with celebrities across a variety of genres -- including a boxing legend, a talk-show personality, a Super Bowl Steeler, a former Playboy bunny and a legendary comedic actress - are set to compete each week on the dance floor in the spectacular two-hour season premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars,' MONDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Maine State Music Theatre Presents THE WIZ August 10-27
by Kassie Rivera - Feb 18, 2011
Once again, Maine State Music Theatre breaks new ground in Northern New England with a show that is rarely produced on a professional theatre stage and never before presented to an MSMT audience. The 2011 season ends with a bang, featuring an all-African American cast revving up theatregoers in THE WIZ, the retelling of Frank L. Baum's THE WIZARD OF OZ in a unique 70s style.
THE WIZ Soars Into the 4th Slot at MSMT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2011
Once again, Maine State Music Theatre breaks new ground in Northern New England with a show that is rarely produced on a professional theatre stage and never before presented to an MSMT audience.
Theatre at the Center Announces 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010
Coming off of a streak of some of the most successful seasons to date, Theatre at the Center Artistic Director William Pullinsi, announces their 2011 season.
BWW Interviews: Andre De Shields
by Joseph F. Panarello - Aug 18, 2010
The production of DAMN YANKEES playing at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport (LI), New York is a solid one. There are fine performances, inventive staging, colorful costumes and a jaunty score. However something very magical takes place half way through the second act: it is at this point that Broadway veteran André De Shields, who plays Mr. Applegate, sits in a chair, crosses his legs and launches into the song 'Those Were The Good Old Days'. It is the moment when the show is elevated into something extremely grand and memorable.