THE NOTEBOOK Bound For The Musical StageJuly 23, 2009The New York Daily News is reporting that ?The Notebook' is set to be turned into a stage musical. The hit tearjerker of a book written by Nicholas Sparks, is about a young couple falling in love in 1940s. After charming audiences with its big screen adaptation starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, it is now being shaped into a stage musical.
Shubert Ticketing Launches New Mobile Telecharge ServiceJuly 23, 2009Shubert Ticketing has announced the exciting launch of it's new mobile ticketing website. With the incredibly rapid adoption of the iPhone, as well as the growth of other 'smartphones' such as the Blackberry and the Palm Pre, Shubert Ticketing wanted to ensure that customers had a quick and easy ticket buying experience, no matter how they were arriving at Telecharge.com.
Will & Anthony Nunziata Sing With The Cape Cod Pops 7/25July 23, 2009Rising singing sensations Will & Anthony Nunziata will be the headlining soloists with the Cape Cod Pops on Saturday July 25th for the orchestra's annual outdoor summer concert in Mashpee, MA. They will be singing an array of Broadway classics backed by the famed orchestra under the baton of Maestro Royston Nash. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display. The concert begins at 7pm.
WHISPER HOUSE: Kyle's Blog - Back From VassarJuly 23, 2009Following a trip Powell took to New England, a story began to emerge centered around a lighthouse, and up-and-coming young playwright Kyle Jarrow, already an Obie winner for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant, signed on to create the book. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you Kyle's exclusive WHISPER HOUSE Blog following the show from it's inception through the tentatively scheduled Broadway Production in 2010, now continue the journey with Kyle to WHISPER HOUSE!The Origins of Whisper House
STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Productions: 'Lauren's Video Diary'July 23, 2009When backstage drama hit the critically acclaimed, Five-time Tony Award nominated, 'ROCK OF AGES' on Broadway, cast member and Rialto darling Lauren Molina had to deal with a vast wave of emotions. Lucky for us she documented her heart tugging and soul searching journey on video.
TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre Announces All Ages Fall ClassesJuly 22, 2009This autumn, join TUTS' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre as we present an exciting and diverse camp curriculum for all ages and skill levels! Beginning in September, TUTS' Humphreys School of Musical Theatre offers a variety of musical theatre classes including, master series dance, and a variety of classes for adults! Participants will develop confidence, foster language arts, increase physical coordination, promote cooperative ensemble attitudes and expand social skills during the rehearsal and performance process. Adults can mix entertainment, education and exercise with Ballet Boot Camp and more.
Laurents, Ludwig, Alexander, Cuccioli and Saxe Featured In George Street Playhouse's 2009-2010 SeasonJuly 22, 2009Artistic Director David Saint announced today the selections for George Street Playhouse's 2009-2010 season. In this economic downturn, when many arts organizations across the country are choosing to revive popular plays and musicals, Artistic Director David Saint has instead renewed the theatre's commitment to producing new work. The 2009-10 George Street Playhouse season will feature no less than four new works and one play, still to be announced.
More Previews Cancelled, New Performances Added For 'CATCH ME IF YOU CAN'July 22, 2009The 5th Avenue Theatre regrets to announce the cancellation of preview performances Thursday July 23 through Sunday July 26 of the upcoming World Premiere of the new musical Catch Me If You Can, but will be offering two additional performances of the show next week on Tuesday July 28 and Wednesday July 29. The two additional performances will be at 7:30 pm.
TWITTER WATCH: Spacey 'Tweets' On Letterman. 'Dave says hi'July 22, 2009BroadwayWorld.com presents it's newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY To Call Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 'Home', Previews Begin March 4th, 2010July 22, 2009The new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will open Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Previews begin Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago that begins Friday, November 13, 2009.
Josh Groban Happy To Play A 'Real Jerk' On FOX's GLEEJuly 22, 2009International artist Josh Groban has revealed to The New York Daily News that he will make a cameo appearance on Fox's new television show, GLEE, this fall. According to Groban, he will play himself on the show but as a 'real jerk.'