BWW Tonys Special: Ultimate Guide to This Season's Cast Recordings
by David Clarke - Jun 11, 2016
It's that time of year, and I can't help but wonder if your CD collection and iPod are Tonys ready. It's just a handful of hours until the 70th annual Tony Awards, and New York City and theatre fans across the world are excitedly buzzing about this year's ceremonies which will be broadcast live on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 8/7c on CBS. This Broadway season has some exciting contenders in the musical categories, and to get you ready for the big night, I'm recapping the albums you should be listening to (or at least pre-ordering).
BWW Review: 42ND STREET National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 4, 2016
Based on Bradford Ropes' 1932 novel as well as Busby Berkeley's 1933 film musical adaptation of the same name, 42nd Street tells the story of famed dictatorial Great White Way director Julian Marsh to mount a successful stage production of a musical extravaganza at the height of the Great Depression. When the star breaks her ankle, a young, small town girl named Peggy Sawyer takes over and becomes a star herself.
Broadway's DAMES AT SEA Sets Student Rush Policy
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2015
The first Broadway production of DAMES AT SEA, beginning previews tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, will offer a student rush at the Helen Hayes Theatre box office, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. A limited number of $32 (inclusive of $2 facility fee) tickets will be available for each performance when the box office opens for that day's performance. A valid student ID must be presented at the time of purchase. Limit one ticket per transaction.
Two NYC Tappers Will Dance Onstage in DAMES AT SEA After Monday's Contest
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2015
Over 100 people mobbed the Helen Hayes Theatre, stopping traffic on West 44th Street for the box office opening of the musical comedy Dames at Sea yesterday, August 31. What caused the disturbance? Under the Broadway Theater's marquee, tap dancers were competing for a chance to tap on stage with the cast of Dames at Sea during a performance.
John Bolton, Lesli Margherita, Mara Davi & More Will Set Sail in Broadway's DAMES AT SEA; Full Cast Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 21, 2015
nfinity Theatre Company (Anna Roberts Ostroff & Alan Ostroff), Martin Platt and David Elliott are pleased to announce that the first Broadway production of Dames at Sea will star John Bolton as The Captain/Hennesey, Mara Davi as Joan, Danny Gardner as Lucky, Eloise Kropp as Ruby, Laurence Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as Mona Kent, and Cary Tedder as Dick. The original 1968 production of Dames at Sea launched the career of the young ingenue playing Ruby, Bernadette Peters.
Pittsburgh CLO's GYPSY Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2015
Join one-of-a-kind mother, Rose, and her two talented daughters as they search for fame in Pittsburgh CLO's production of GYPSY, tonight, July 10, through July 19 at the Benedum Center. This entertaining musical is complete with memorable performances, mother-daughter struggles and the hardships of show business life, all while set during the infamous vaudeville era.
Pittsburgh CLO's GYPSY Opens 7/10
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2015
Join one-of-a-kind mother, Rose, and her two talented daughters as they search for fame in Pittsburgh CLO's production of GYPSY, July 10-19 at the Benedum Center. This entertaining musical is complete with memorable performances, mother-daughter struggles and the hardships of show business life, all while set during the infamous vaudeville era.
Audience Rewards Pre-Sale for DAMES AT SEA on Broadway Begins Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2015
DAMES AT SEA tickets will be available Monday, June 15, 2015, exclusively for Audience Rewards members who get first access to tickets through Sunday, June 21, 2015 by visiting www.AudienceRewards.com. Single tickets go on-sale to the general public beginning Monday, June 22, 2015.
STAGE TUBE: A DAMES AT SEA Video Flashback!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2015
As BroadwayWorld just reported, the first Broadway production of DAMES AT SEA will set sail at Broadway's Helen HayesTheatre (240 West 44 Street), beginning performances Thursday, September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015.
Broadway By the Bay's LES MISERABLES Begins Tonight at Golden State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2015
The epic musical LES MISERABLES runs from March 6th through 22nd at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA) and tonight, March 28th through April 5th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey (417 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA).
Broadway By the Bay Opens LES MISERABLES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2015
The epic musical LES MISERABLES runs from tonight, March 6th through 22nd at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA) and March 28th through April 5th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey (417 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA).
Broadway By the Bay to Stage LES MISERABLES Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2015
The epic musical LES MISERABLES runs from March 6th through 22nd at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA) and March 28th through April 5th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey (417 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA).
Laura Osnes, Rachel York, Mara Davi, John Bolton & More Set for January Workshop for Broadway-Bound DAMES AT SEA
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2013
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Infinity Theatre Company will bring DAMES AT SEA to Broadway in 2014. With a book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, music by Jim Wise, and musical direction by Rob Berman (The Pajama Game, Finian's Rainbow), DAMES AT SEA will be directed and choreographed by three time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas).
Broadway Revival of DAMES AT SEA To Use 6 Performers; Casting Now
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 23, 2013
A new casting notice has gone out for the recently announced 2014 Broadway revival of the nautical musical DAMES AT SEA and a note on the listing confirms the cast of the musical will follow the tradition of utilizing six performers only in the dance-packed charmer.