HAIR's Saycon Sengbloh Will Join Bdwy's FELA!, Previews Begin 10/19August 30, 2009Fela!, the critically acclaimed musical that had audiences on their feet during its world premiere last summer at Off-Broadway?s 37 Arts, will arrive on Broadway this fall where it begins performances at the Eugene O?Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19. The official opening is set for Monday, November 23.
A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - September OfferingsAugust 29, 2009There are two things you should know about me: I am a musical theatre lover, and I love to schmooze with actors and composers. I am very fortunate to live in the DC area where our theatre community is growing by leaps and bounds. There are so many productions opening in September in DC, Maryland and Virginia theatres, my head is spinning trying to figure out which ones I will see.
TV: 'SPAMALOT' Star Rick Holmes 'FLIPS-A-LOT' For BroadwayWorld - The Final FlipAugust 31, 2009'Monty Python's Spamalot,' the popular musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' openedCenter Theatre Group's 2009-2010 at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Los Angeles Music Center on July 7th. 'Monty Python's Spamalot' plays through September 6, 2009. The Ahmanson production marks the first time the international hit comedy has been presented in Los Angeles. John O'Hurley stars as King Arthur.
'She's Just A Broadway Britney'; Spears' Stage Visit Wrap-Up!August 28, 2009Britney Spears recently performed three nights of her 'CIRCUS' Tour to sell out crowds at Madison Square Garden. In her spare time, Britney has become a 'Broadway Baby,' hitting the town with her children - Sean, age 3, and Jayden, age 2 - to see Rialto family favorites 'The Little Mermaid' and 'SHREK The Musical.' Word even has it that Spears quietly snuck in to a performance of 'Wicked.'
STAGE TUBE: THE WEDDING SINGER National Tour Vlogs - 'Too Early To Function'August 28, 2009Get a glimpse into the backstage life of the National Touring Company of the hit Broadway musical The Wedding Singer. The online vlogs created by cast member, Kyle Kleiboeker (Hell's Kitchen, The Musical, NBC's Lipstick Jungle) give you a unique inside look on what its like to travel across the country. You'll find everything from exclusive backstage clips that reveal pre-show rituals, interviews with cast members to music videos and other crazy adventures.
Photo Flash: Primary Stages' THE NIGHT WATCHER Meets The PressAugust 28, 2009Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) presents the New York premiere of The Night Watcher written and performed by Charlayne Woodard, an inspiring one-woman show under the direction of Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan.
The Wall Street Journal On Spidey's 'Cursed' Hilton HomeAugust 28, 2009'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' is set to play at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street. The Wall Street Journal has an article on the slightly troubled history of the space today that is worth a read.