STAGE TUBE: Sally Ann Howes Chats MY FAIR LADY in Clip from THE GOLDEN AGE Film TrilogyJuly 20, 2015In honor of Sally Ann Howes' birthday, Rick McKay, the producer/director of THE GOLDEN AGE FILM TRILOGY, just unveiled a clip of Howes from the documentary film series in which she talks about Rex Harrison's frustration with young actresses playing Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, and why, at the end of his career, he wanted Howes to come back and play the role one more time. Watch below!
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Band - Behind the Scenes with GIRLFRIEND at the DouglasJuly 17, 2015Rock musical 'Girlfriend' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre this Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring a book by Todd Almond and music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet, the rock musical about first love will continue through August 9. Previews began on July 12. Click below to go behind the scenes with the band!
STAGE TUBE: New Promo for LADIES OF EVE at 54 BelowJuly 16, 2015Produced and concieved by Megan Minutillo, and featuring music direction by Nat Zegree, LADIES OF EVE will play 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on July 20th. Click below to watch a new promo for the concert!
STAGE TUBE: MRS. SMITH Got 'Grounded' for an AuditionJuly 16, 2015The wacky world of MRS. SMITH has returned. Click below to hear her story about auditioning for The Public Theater production of George Brant's solo play GROUNDED. Unfortunately she, herself, was grounded. She lost out to Anne Hathaway. Next, time Mrs. Smith!
STAGE TUBE: Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears Sings 'Streets of Berlin' from BENT at the TaperJuly 14, 2015Martin Sherman's BENT, a groundbreaking drama about the rare power of love in the most inhumane conditions, will be directed by Moises Kaufman, beginning previews tomorrow, July 15, and opening July 26 for a run through August 23, 2015, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Below, watch Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) sing 'Streets of Berlin,' a song he wrote and performs in the play!
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with 3D Theatricals' SoCal Premiere of TARZANJuly 14, 2015From the masters of family entertainment, who brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins, 3D Theatricals (3DT) of Orange County is pleased to present the first, major, fully-produced Southern California regional premiere of the Tony nominated TARZAN The Stage Musical based on the Disney Film at both Fullerton's historic Plummer Auditorium, now through July 26, and the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, August 1 - 9, 2015. Click below to go behind the scenes with the cast & creative team!
STAGE TUBE: Young Adapter/Director Chats CHILDREN OF EDEN, JR. World PremiereJuly 13, 2015Kaleidoscope Theater for Youth at The Summit Playhouse will present the world premiere of 'Children of Eden, Junior!' beginning with preview performances July 17 at The Summit Playhouse. This production will be the first ever of a junior version of 'Children of Eden'. Click below to watch adapter/director/choreographer Lindsay Maron and company talk about the show!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights! Anastasia Barzee and More in KISS ME, KATE at The Old GlobeJuly 9, 2015The Old Globe's presentation of Kiss Me, Kate, the classic musical comedy featuring a book by Sam and Bella Spewackand an iconic score by Cole Porter, is a spectacular revival in collaboration with Hartford Stage, choreographed by Peggy Hickey and directed by Hartford Stage Artistic Director and former Old Globe Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak, who won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, which made its world premiere at The Old Globe and Hartford Stage in 2013. The Old Globe engagement runs now through August 2, with opening night tonight, July 9, on the Donald and Darlene ShileyStage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Click below to watch highlights from the show!
STAGE TUBE: TVOne's UNSUNG Features 'MIGHTY REAL', Heading to NYC This MonthJuly 7, 2015MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL, the hit musical celebration of the life and music of the original 1970s 'Queen of Disco,' Sylvester, was featured on TV One's award-winning series 'Unsung.' The musical's creators Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, along with co-producer Sheryl Lee Ralph, appeared on 'Unsung Revisted' on July 1st -- featuring a follow-up to the series' profile of Sylvester, which inspired Wayne and Bowman to create the musical. Click below to watch the full segment!
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Irish Rep's THE WEIR, Opening This WeekJuly 7, 2015The Irish Repertory Theatre welcomes the return of the critically-acclaimed revival of Conor McPherson's THE WEIR, directed by Ciaran O'Reilly, this summer. THE WEIR began previews on Tuesday, June 30th and will be performed through Sunday, August 23rd at the DR2 Theatre, located at 103 East 15th Street in Union Square (the Irish Rep's temporary home during renovation of its home base in Chelsea). Opening Night is scheduled for Thursday, July 9th, 2015. Click below to go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team!