STAGE TUBE: Promo - Kneehigh's TRISTAN & YSEULT, Coming to Alley Theatre @ UHApril 20, 2015TristanBritain's innovative and exciting theatre company Kneehigh makes their Texas debut at the Alley Theatre with a wonderfully inventive, utterly timeless, delightful tale of love. King Mark rules with his head, until he falls head over heels for his enemy's sister. Based on the ancient tale, Kneehigh's Tristan & Yseult revels in forbidden desires, broken hearts and grand passions. Seen through the eyes of the 'Unloved,' Kneehigh's Tristan & Yseult blends comedy, live music and tender truths in an irresistible night of love! Click below to watch a trailer for the production!
TV Exclusive: New Promo for IRVING BERLIN'S AMERICA, Out MondayApril 17, 2015Steele Spring Stage Rights officially publishes ASCAP Award-winner Chip Deffaa's musical play 'Irving Berlin's America'--which successfully premiered in 2014 at the 13th Street Repertory Theater in New York City--on Monday, April 20th. The 13th Street Rep will celebrate the publication on 5 pm this Sunday, April 19th. Coinciding with publication of the script, filmmaker Max Galassi is releasing a brand new video to promote 'Irving Berlin's America' -- check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS Launches New Promo Campaign for Second Year on BroadwayApril 17, 2015Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, celebrated two-year anniversary on Broadway on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Featuring a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, opened to rave reviews on April 4, 2013, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St), where it's played 835 performances for over a million people... and counting! KINKY BOOTS just launched a new ad campaign for year two -- scroll down to watch the new promo video, plus check out two new ads and pics from the photo shoot!
STAGE TUBE: Justin Bartha and Elizabeth Reaser Tease MCC's PERMISSIONApril 16, 2015The world premiere of Robert Askins' Permission stars stage and screen star Justin Bartha, of Broadway's Lend Me A Tenor, Off-Broadway's All New People and the blockbuster film The Hangover; Twilight and 'Grey's Anatomy' Emmy-nominated star Elizabeth Reaser, returning to MCC following her critically acclaimed performance in this fall's The Money Shot; and theater regulars Nicole Lowrance, Talene Monahon, and Lucas Near-Verbrugghe. Click below to watch a brand-new teaser for the show!
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Mason Holdings' Existential Piece JARRINGApril 16, 2015Mason Holdings, a company dedicated to preservation of all kinds, will present Jarring, the first in a series of stories - 'The Almost Lost' - that concern the lives (and deaths) of the unrecognized, unseen, unknown and unsung. Written and performed by Tracy Weller and directed by Kristjan Thor, this existential piece will be presented at 225 East Houston Street (@ Essex Street). Performances will begin Saturday, April 25th. Opening Night is set for Wednesday, April 29th at 8pm. Performances will continue through May 17th. Click below to go behind the scenes!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from ANYTHING GOES at The Marriott TheatreApril 14, 2015One of musical theater's biggest hits, Anything Goes, the irresistible musical filled with unforgettable music and dazzling dance numbers, continues The Marriott Theatre's spectacular 40th anniversary season. 15-time Jeff Award-winner Marc Robin will bring his signature high-watt energy to the stage to direct and choreograph the toe-tapping musical comedy which is currently in previews and opens tomorrow, April 15 and runs through May 31 at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Click below to watch highlights from the show!
STAGE TUBE: Annaleigh Ashford Talks LOST IN THE STARS and MoreApril 9, 2015Eugene Ebner recently sat down with Broadway and TV star Annaleigh Ashford for episode #2 of his new series 'Conversations with Eugene Ebner.' Click below to hear Ashford talk about her cabaret show LOST IN THE STARS, visiting her home town of Denver, what charities she supports and how she stays true to herself!
STAGE TUBE: Rebecca Luker Performs Two Original Songs by Georgia StittApril 9, 2015Last month, composer Georgia Stitt along with violinist Victoria Paterson and Kate Baldwin reunited at SubCulture to perform 'Alphabet City Cycle.' Originally recorded in 2009, the song cycle with lyrics by Marcy Heisler consists of five songs about women alone in New York City.
STAGE TUBE: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Parties Onstage After Final ShowApril 8, 2015Honeymoon in Vegas played its final performance at Broadway's Nederlander Theater (208 West 41st Street) on Sunday, April 5, 2015, and the entire cast decided to stay onstage and have a party with the orchestra to celebrate the musical's Broadway run. Watch them rock it out below!
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Mason Holdings' Existential Piece JARRINGApril 6, 2015Mason Holdings, a company dedicated to preservation of all kinds, will present Jarring, the first in a series of stories - 'The Almost Lost' - that concern the lives (and deaths) of the unrecognized, unseen, unknown and unsung. Written and performed by Tracy Weller and directed by Kristjan Thor, this existential piece will be presented at 225 East Houston Street (@ Essex Street). Performances will begin on Thursday, April 25th. Opening Night is set for Wednesday, April 29th at 8pm. Performances will continue through May 17th. Click below to watch a preview for the show!
STAGE TUBE: Six Merry Murderers Take on CHICAGO's 'Cell Block Tango' at MISCAST 2015April 5, 2015MCC presented their annual gala last month, featuring Broadway's hottest stars performing songs from roles in which they would never be cast. Walter Bobbie, Christopher Fitzgerald, Joshua Henry, Jeremy Jordan, Leslie Odom Jr. and Ben Platt channeled the 'Six Merry Murderesses' from CHICAGO at MISCAST 2015 -- watch them perform 'Cell Block Tango' below!
STAGE TUBE: Betsy Wolfe Performs 'Let It Sing' from VIOLET at MISCAST 2015April 5, 2015MCC presented their annual gala last month, featuring Broadway's hottest stars performing songs from roles in which they would never be cast. Betsy Wolfe took on the role of 'Flick' in VIOLET, aided by Joshua Henry at the MISCAST 2015 gala. Click below to watch her perform 'Let It Sing'!
STAGE TUBE: Joshua Henry Croons 'A Natural Woman' at MISCAST 2015April 5, 2015MCC presented their annual gala last month, featuring Broadway's hottest stars performing songs from roles in which they would never be cast. Joshua Henry sang 'A Natural Woman' from BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the MISCAST 2015 gala, with a little help from Tony winner Jessie Mueller. Watch him perform below!