The Big Life 2005 - Articles Page 3

Opened: May 23, 2005
Closing: October 01, 2005

The Big Life - 2005 - West End History , Info & More

Apollo Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Avenue London

On the Windrush over from the Caribbean to England, a pact is made by a group of men not to get involved with women for three years whilst they institute a regime of work and betterment. Each man's resolve is tested as one by one they fall prey to Cupid's arrow.

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Review: ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION at Elmwood Playhouse
by Pia Haas - Jan 26, 2024


What did our critic think of ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION at Elmwood Playhouse?

Cast Set for North American Premiere of AGREEMENT at Irish Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


Irish Arts Center has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of Lyric Theatre, Belfast’s Agreement.

Anthony Ramos to Lead Jennifer Lopez-Produced BOB THE BUILDER Film
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024


Anthony Ramos and Jennifer Lopez are bringing Bob the Builder to the big screen. In the Heights star will voice the title role in a feature based on the animated children's series. Lopez is set to produce. The film will follow Roberto (aka Bob) as he travels to Puerto Rico for a major construction job.

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Seven Programs This February Including Comedy, Jazz, Classical Music, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a diverse lineup of seven programs in February 2024, featuring comedy, jazz, classical music, and family-friendly events.

Everything Coming to Max This February
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024


Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!

How Often Are Musicals Based on Documentaries?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 28, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?

NIGHT CLASSES Will Premiere at ARC, Stockton in March Before Touring This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


Night Classes, a groundbreaking immersive new show, will premiere at ARC, Stockton in March before touring in autumn 2024. It will be performed in British Sign Language and spoken word.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute Partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for MAN WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for a new duet titled MAN WOMAN.

Video: Watch Alex Borstein From 'Marvelous Mrs Maisel' in Music Video From Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024


Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra will release their fifth album, Did You Do The Thing We Talked About?. The quartet announced the LP with the heartfelt opening track 'Talking To Bonnie' at the end of the year and shared 'Mess That Summer', with a video starring Alex Borstein from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

Photos: Alex Brightman Takes First Bows in SPAMALOT on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2024


Alex Brightman made his triumphant return to the court of Camelot as Sir Lancelot in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. Check out photos from the big night!

Kala Koa Entertainment Presents the 17th Annual Southern California Slack Key Festival and Free Island Marketplace
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2024


Kala Koa Entertainment celebrates 17 years of bringing the biggest and brightest names in Hawaiian music to the mainland with the 2024 Southern California Slack Key Festival returning to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

A Guide to THE COLOR PURPLE Musical Songs: What Was Cut & Added For the New Movie Musical
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2023


The Color Purple movie musical features several new songs with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. With the additional of new material, some of the songs from the stage production have been cut. Check out a guide to new and old songs from The Color Purple on Broadway and on screen below!

Center Theatre Group to Present 2024 L.A. Writers' Workshop Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


Los Angeles audiences will have the opportunity to experience six brand new plays—thanks to Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival which will take place January 26 to 28, 2024 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. 

Review Roundup: THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Starring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks & More; What Did the Critics Think?
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2023


Read the reviews for The Color Puprle movie musical! It stars Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks reprising the roles that they previously played on Broadway, plus Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Find out what critics thought of Oprah Winfrey's new film now!

Danny DeVito to Narrate MATILDA In Concert at New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Don't miss New Jersey Symphony's live concert of Matilda with Danny DeVito narrating! Composer David Newman conducts the enchanting score at State Theatre New Jersey.

Video: Ally Love Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! as 'Producer'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023


Ally Love  joined the cast of Gutenberg! the Musical! this weekend in the role of 'Producer.' Check out a video of her in the show here!

Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023


Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.

Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES
by Joshua Wright - Dec 14, 2023


Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.

6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.

Roundup: A Nancy LaMott Playlist
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 13, 2023


Broadway World Cabaret editor Stephen Mosher compiles a list of three songs from every Nancy LaMott album, on the occasion of her death, twenty-eight years ago.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 13th, 2023
by - Dec 13, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 13, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

BAM Sets 2024 Winter/Spring Season Featuring New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


BAM ushers in 2024 by presenting a season that honors the power of artistic community. See program details and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Big Life FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Big Life have there been?
The Big Life has had 2 productions including London Fringe which opened in 2004 and West End which opened in 2005.
What awards has The Big Life been nominated for?
The Big Life has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Paul Joseph. Additionally, Tameka Empson was nominated for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical at the Olivier Awards.

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