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Jessica Alba to Star in Myriad Picture's WEIGHTLESS
by Caryn Robbins - February 08, 2013

Myriad Pictures announced today that Jessica Alba is in final negotiations to star in WEIGHTLESS, an original screenplay from Academy Award-nominated writer and first-time director Milo Addica (Monster's Ball, Birth, The King)....


Felicia Boswell to Sub for Valisia LeKae in MOTOWN Through 9/23
by Tyler Peterson - August 15, 2013

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Felicia Boswell has stepped into the role of 'Diana Ross' in Broadway's MOTOWN, while Tony nominee Valisia LeKae is on vacation. Boswell first began performances earlier this week on August 13, and will remain through September 23 when LeKae returns to the Lunt-Fonta...


Photo Flash: London's Newest BILLY ELLIOT Takes the Stage
by Kelsey Denette - August 22, 2011

13 year old Adam Vesperman from Seattle, USA, made his West End stage debut as Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre, becoming the twenty-seventh boy to play the title role in the hit west end show Billy Elliot The Musical....


BILLY ELLIOT First National Tour Announces Engagements in Toronto, San Francisco
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 07, 2010

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the first national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical, the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee ...


MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 11, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL begins preview performances tonight, March 11 and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street)....


BILLY ELLIOT Plays The Orpheum Theatre, Closes 1/9
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2011

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions, in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment, bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre. The production will close on Jan. 9, 2011....


'Absolutely Fabulous: Olympics Special' and 'Going for Gold - The '48 Games' Set for BBC America Tonight, 7/25
by TV News Desk - July 25, 2012

BBC AMERICA's Summer of London programming continues tonight, July 25 with a tribute to the London Games featuring the US premieres of the uplifting drama Going for Gold - The '48 Games, starring Doctor Who's Matt Smith, and Absolutely Fabulous: Olympics special starring comedy icons Jennifer Saunde...


Michelle Obama & Daughters Visit MOTOWN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 26, 2013

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL hosted First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia at the matinee performance on Sunday, August 25, 2013. The Obama family was joined by poet Elizabeth Alexander (who composed and delivered "Praise Song for the Day" for the first inauguration of President Obama), a...


Fells Point Corner Theater Presents THE SEAFARER 5/6-6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 25, 2011

Fells Point Corner Theatre is proud to present THE SEAFARER by Conor McPherson, directed by Barry Feinstein opening weekend special - all tickets $12! ...


TV: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of MOTOWN! Plus an Exclusive Interview with Aretha Franklin!
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lu...


Julian Ovenden & More to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Paris
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2013

After A Little Night Music in 2010 and Sweeney Todd in 2011, Chatelet presents another masterpiece fromStephen Sondheim. The cast will feature Julian Ovenden (Georges / George), Sophie-Louise Dann (Dot / Marie), Nickolas Grace (Jules / Greenberg), Rebecca de Pont Davies (Old Lady / Elaine), with Jes...


PCPA Brings LEGALLY BLONDE to Marian Theatre, 7/6-22; Solvang Festival Theater 7/27-8/19
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012

Fresh off its National Tour PCPA puts its spin on Legally Blonde, the Musical playing July 6 - 22, in the Marian Theatre then July 27 - August 19, in the Solvang Festival Theater. It will be directed and choreographed by Michael Jenkinson....


Freeze Frame: Inside MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL's Launch Event!
by Walter McBride - September 28, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Last night, the show held a launch event for the anticipated world premiere at Lu...


Hennepin Theatre Trust Present BILLY ELLIOTT Happy Hour, 9/23
by Molly Hagan - September 15, 2010

Hennepin Theatre Trust will host a special 5 p.m. Billy Elliot 'Happy Hour' On Sale Event set for Thursday, Sept. 23 at the State Theatre Box Office in downtown Minneapolis to launch single ticket sales and give those in attendance the best chance for great seats. On that day starting at 5 p.m., tic...


PCPA Brings LEGALLY BLONDE to Solvang Festival Theater, Now thru 8/19
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2012

Fresh off its National Tour PCPA puts its spin on Legally Blonde, the Musical playing tonight, July 27 - August 19, in the Solvang Festival Theater. It is directed and choreographed by Michael Jenkinson....


STAGE TUBE: MOTOWN Cast Performs Medley on GMA!
by Nicole Rosky - April 04, 2013

Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and the cast of the Broadway's MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL performed live on "Good Morning America" this morning from the heart of Times Square. Check out the full medley below!...


Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at the Victoria Palace Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 13, 2010

The cast includes Aaron Watson (12 years old from Kings Lynn, Norfolk), Dean-Charles Chapman (12 years old from Essex), Oliver Gardner (13 years old from Bath), Rhys Yeomans (12 years old from Oldham, Lancashire), who alternate the title role of Billy alongside principal cast members, Joe Caffrey (D...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - December 04, 2012

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. Check out an inside look at the new musical below!...


Ben Richards to Play 'Bill Sikes' in OLIVER! at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre from Nov 29
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2013

The Daily Mail reports that Ben Richards will play 'Bill Sikes' in OLIVER! at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, beginning November 29, 2013. Richards will be joining Phil Davis, who was previously announced in the role of 'Fagin'....


The Orpheum Presents BILLY ELLIOT, September 18-23
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2012

Through sponsorship by Harrah's, the Orpheum presents BILLY ELLIOT, September 18-23....


NOW PLAYING: Denver Children's Theatre presents THE SNOW QUEEN - thru 5/13
by Michael Mulhern - March 24, 2012

This will be the first opportunity for audiences to see the $2.5 million renovation of the Elaine Wolf Theatre - home of the Denver Children's Theatre! ...


FUEL Plays MITF July 11-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 05, 2011

Directed by Terrence Montgomery, Fuel is making its World Premiere at the 12th annual Midtown International Theatre Festival....


BILLY ELLIOT First National Tour Announces Engagements in Toronto, San Francisco
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 07, 2010

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the first national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical, the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee ...


Up on the Marquee: MOTOWN - THE MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - January 19, 2013

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street) on April 14, 2013. Preview performances will begin March 11, 2013. See MOTOWN's marquee below!...


MOTOWN Founder Berry Gordy to Receive Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Pioneer Award'
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2013

USA Today reports that Motown Records founder Berry Gordy will be the recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 'Pioneer Award' at the 44th annual induction and awards dinner, set for June 13 in New York....






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