TV: SPIDER-MAN Returns to Broadway - Watch Tierney Fly!May 13, 2011Last night, May 12, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark unveiled the new version of the mega musical. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Tickets are now on sale through October 2, 2011, with group tickets on sale through January 8, 2012. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you coverage of the evening below, plus special bonus footage of Tierney back in the air!
THE BOOK OF MORMON National Tour Kicks Off in Denver in 2012May 12, 2011While the possibility had been discussed before, it's now being reported that Sonia Friedman (producer of the West End's Legally Blonde, Arcadia, La Cage Aux Folles, A Little Night Music, and many more) will take the show to London next year.
TV: Robert Britton Lyons Brings His Rockabilly Alter-Ego Back to Broadway in MDQ!May 13, 2011On May 3, Robert Britton Lyons, Million Dollar Quartet's original Carl Perkins, returned home to the Nederlander stage in the hit production. Lyons is just back from West End, where he originated the role of Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet for London audiences. Original co-star Hunter Foster rejoined the produciton on May 3, as well.
Baldwin Attends Read Through of ROCK OF AGES FilmMay 12, 2011Earlier reports of Alec Baldwin's departure from the upcoming big screen adaptation of ROCK OF AGES may be inaccurate. The star had been said to have withdrawn for unspecified reasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter. THR now reports that
STAGE TUBE: Check Out Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'Modern Family'!May 12, 2011Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda guest starred on ABC's hit comedy 'Modern Family' as a dog trainer who helps Gloria (Sofia Vergara) last night, May 11th.
Says Miranda of his character in TV Guide: 'My character is this pathetic loser who Gloria can't say no to...I'm in her house, I have no business being there, but it's fun being in the middle of Gloria and Jay because they're my favorite couple on the show.' Click below to watch the episode!
Photo Coverage: U2 Touches Down in Mexico as SPIDER-MAN Begins PreviewsMay 12, 2011Tonight, May 12, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will unveil the new version of the mega musical. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre . Tickets are now on sale through October 2, 2011, with group tickets on sale through January 8, 2012.
Beyonce's New Album '4' is FELA! InspiredMay 12, 2011Now gracing the cover of the latest Billboard Magazine, Beyonce reveals that her upcoming ablum, entitled 4, is largely inspired by the late Fela Kuti - subject of last season's Broadway hit Fela! produced by her husband Jay-Z. The album is set for release next month.
LA's Geffen Playhouse to Premiere Doyle-Helmed THE EXORCIST & More in '11-'12May 12, 2011Next season the Geffen Playhouse is introducing Angelenos to acclaimed new works - including the previously announced Red Hot Patriot: The Kick Ass Wit of Molly Ivins featuring Kathleen Turner, Pulitzer Prize nominee The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz and Tony Award nominee Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts - as well as introducing the theater community at large to three world premieres - including a stage adaptation of The Exorcist by Edgar Award winner John Pielmeier (Agnes of God), The Jacksonian, a new work by Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley, and Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie, the playwriting debut of actor Alan Alda. In addition to the acclaimed playwrights represented this season, the Geffen Playhouse is welcoming internationally lauded directors to helm these works including Tony Award winners John Doyle and Robert Falls.
UK's Famed Dress Circle Theatre Store Faces ClosureMay 12, 2011The Stage News reports this morning that Dress Circle, the 'longest-running showbusiness and musical theatre shop in the world' is in danger of closing unless immediate investment funds can be raised. The historic shop, located in London's theatre district of Covent Garden, first opened its doors in 1977 and has since been the go-to place for theater merchandise and memorabilia, sheet music, musical theater CDs and things of the like. It has also hosted may book and CD signings with countless stars.
SISTER ACT National Tour Kicks Off in Toronto Next FallMay 11, 2011Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that the Tony-nominated Broadway musical SISTER ACT will launch a North American tour at Toronto's Canon Theatre in the fall of 2012. Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date. The North American tour of SISTER ACT will be booked by The Road Company.
The Public's THE HUMAN SCALE Plays Tel Aviv, 5/18 - 5/21May 11, 2011The Public Theater and 3-Legged Dog have been invited by Director General Noam Semel to perform their acclaimed production of THE HUMAN SCALE at The Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv, Israel, making it the first American production at The Cameri in its 66-year history. Written and performed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lawrence Wright and directed by Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, THE HUMAN SCALE will make its Israeli premiere on Wednesday, May 18 and run through Saturday, May 21 at Cameri Theatre 4, located at 18 Shaul Hamelech Boulevard.
STAGE TUBE: Check out the New SPIDER-MAN 2.0 Commercial! May 11, 2011Following a three-week hiatus when previews resume tomorrow, May 12, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will play the following performance schedule: Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m., and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Click below to see the commercial for the new and improved production!
Photo Coverage: George Michael Announces 'Symphonica' European Tour in LondonMay 11, 2011Today, May 11, George Michael announces his 'Symphonica' European Orchestral Tour at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. This is the first time Michael will return to the road since his 25Live tour. The concert will feature selections from his own songs performed during his 30 year career in addition to showcasing covers of some fan favorites. All songs will be rearranged and reorchestrated to accommodate a classical orchestra.
Photo Coverage: Mia Farrow Receives Marion Anderson Award in PhiladelphiaMay 11, 2011Yesterday, May 10, legendary actress Mia Farrow was honored with the 2011 Marian Anderson Award at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Farrow accepted the Award at a Gala Concert produced in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra, which will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
THE WIZ to Play Leeds & Birmingham this Summer; Cohen, Rowe, Straker et al. Lead CastMay 11, 2011The musical theater classic, The Wiz, the iconic African-American re-telling of The Wizard Of Oz made famous by Motown Productions' cult movie starring Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as The Scarecrow and Richard Pryor as The Wiz, will be revived in a new production that will tour Birmingham and Leeds this summer. In Birmingham, the production will The New Alexandria Theatre from Friday, 10 Jun 2011 through Saturday 18 Jun 2011. From there, the production will play Leeds at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from June 24 through July 16.
WHITE NOISE Live Concert Streams Today on BWW at 4pm EST; Final Performance Plays May 15May 11, 2011White Noise, the provocative and powerhouse new musical produced by Whoopi Goldberg playing at The Royal George, will host a first time event from the theatrical stage - a live broadcast concert - today, May 11 at 3:00pm CST (4pm EST) featuring cast commentary and six musical numbers from the show, including the show-stopping 'Mondays Suck,' 'Hip Hop Country,' pop/hip hop tuners 'Welcome to Eden,' 'Life, Liberty & Happiness,' and 'W.T.F.', and the newly added romantic ballad 'Fireworks.' Theatre-lovers and music-aficionados can screen the event at www.whitenoisemusical.com/live or right HERE on BroadwayWorld! This live event is provided in conjunction with Ustream, the world's largest live streaming broadcaster that receives over 60 million unique visitors/month.