BWW Review: 7th Annual Columbus Creative Industry Mixer - Uniting the Who's-Who of Creatives in Hollywood StyleApril 16, 2016The 7th Annual Columbus Creative Industry Mixer (CCIM) by Matthew Roharik was held this year at Park Street Cantina, where the red carpet was rolled out for the 'Movie Night Premier' theme, uniting all the top creative enthusiasts, including artists, designers, stylists, models, photographers, talent agents, producers, actors and more. With nearly 1,000 guests, Columbus was certainly the place to be on April 15th, where you could network locally with all the who's-who in the creative industry from around the country.
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of First High School Production of AMERICAN IDIOTApril 14, 2016The first-ever adapted version of GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT intended for performance by high school students is currently in development and will debut today, April 14. The pilot production is being presented by Jonathan Dayton High School in Springfield, New Jersey. Check out a behind the scenes look below!
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NSMT's 2016 Season - FUNNY GIRL, MARY POPPINS and More!April 13, 2016North Shore Music Theatre announces its 2016 musicals including FUNNY GIRL, MARY POPPINS, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, WEST SIDE STORY, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. All individual tickets, 5-Show Subscriptions, 3-Show Trio Packs, 6 Ticket Flex Passes and Gift Certificates are on sale now.
STAGE TUBE: Louisville Orchestra Launches #SingForTheCity ContestApril 12, 2016The Louisville Orchestra is holding a singing contest. The winners of #SingForTheCity will have their songs professionally arranged for orchestra and will perform with the LO on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the Louisville Orchestra Waterfront Fourth of July concert at Waterfront Park. Check out the video below for more details!
Review Roundup: World Premiere of HAZEL in ChicagoApril 8, 2016Drury Lane Theatre opened its 2016-2017 season with the World Premiere musical comedy Hazel, A Musical Maid in America, based on the character from the Saturday Evening Post cartoon by Ted Key and the 1960s TV comedy series starring Shirley Booth. Hazel features a book by Lissa Levin, music by Ron Abel, and lyrics by Chuck Steffan. This new musical is directed and choreographed by Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Joshua Bergasse with musical direction by Roberta Duchak. Hazel through May 29, 2016 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
STAGE TUBE: Watch a Day in the Life of JERSEY BOYS: A JOURNEY TO THE STAGEApril 8, 2016On Tuesday 15 March, four new Seasons joined the cast of JERSEY BOYS at the Piccadilly Theatre ahead of its 8th Anniversary on 18 March. This is the first time since the show opened in London that all four Seasons have changed. In the video below, Jersey Boys: A Journey to the Stage, follows a day in the life of the show's four new Seasons, Matt Corner (Frankie Valli), Simon Bailey (Tommy De Vito), Declan Egan (Bob Gaudio) and Mat Hunt (Nick Massi). Check it out!
STAGE TUBE: 'Fans of London' Shakespeare App Launches TodayApril 7, 2016A new smart phone app which adds a Shakespearean touch to your text messaging, has been launched today to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death and as part ofa tourism drive for the capital, called 'Fans of London'.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Trailer for 'Mapplethorpe: Look At The Pictures'April 4, 2016The only thing more outrageous than Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs was his life. He was obsessed with magic and in particular, with what he saw as the magic of photography and the magic of sex. He pursued both with insatiable dedication. “Look at the pictures.” With these words, Jesse Helms denounced the work of Robert Mapplethorpe. Twenty-five years later, the first and most complete documentary about the artist since his death, by acclaimed directors Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, does just that,with unprecedented unlimited access to his archives and work. Check out the trailer below!
STAGE TUBE: Julie Andrews Talks About the Australian Premiere of MY FAIR LADYMarch 30, 2016Opera Australia Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM and leading theatre producer John Frost AM will present a brand new production of Lerner and Loewe's masterpiece My Fair Lady at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House in 2016, celebrating the iconic musical's 60th anniversary. My Fair Lady will be directed by world-renowned actor and director Dame Julie Andrews with choreography by Tony Award-winning Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, The King and I, South Pacific). The premiere has been secured exclusively for Sydney by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW.