Ashley Spencer to Take on 'Sherrie' in ROCK OF AGES, 5/10
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2012 Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Ashley Spencer (Grease, Priscilla..) will star in the leading role of Sherrie - the "small town girl" who "took the midnight train goin' anywhere" - beginning Thursday, May 10 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theat...
All Shook Up: Pal Elvis?
by Michael Dale - April 06, 2005 The new Elvis show might be the best jukebox musical ever produced on Broadway. But is that enough?...
The Mayor Who Would Be Sondheim: I Say Don't
by Michael Dale - August 17, 2005 A slight political drama featuring a song-and-dance mayor...
Jon Bon Jovi Meets With Tom Cruise for ROCK OF AGES
by Kelsey Denette - June 29, 2011 ROCK OF AGES, directed by Adam Shankman, recently started filming in Miami Florida. The film stars Tom Cruise as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Diego Boneta as 'Drew,' Julianne Hough as 'Sherrie,' Russell Brand as 'Lonny,' Alec Baldwin as 'Dennis,' Mary J. Blige as 'Justice,' Brian Cranston as the Mayor, Malin Acke...
Listen Now: 'Drowsy' Combats Pigeon-Feeding Law with Song
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2007 On behalf of PETA, Tony Award-winning composers Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison of The Drowsy Chaperone and Georgia Engel, who plays Mrs. Tottendale in the Broadway hit, have sent a singing telegram to Ken Livingstone, London's mayor...
Photo Flash: Mayor Poppins
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2007 After many secret meetings and hush-hush rehearsals, the super new Broadway musical, Mary Poppins and Mayor Bloomberg teamed up to create and star in Mayor Poppins, a spoof of the Broadway show with special lyrics and dialogue to poke fun at the Mayor, himself....
Jeremy Woodard to Take on Stacee Jaxx in ROCK OF AGES, 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - September 01, 2011 Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Jeremy Woodard will officially take over the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' on Monday, October 3, 2011. Woodard has understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. In addition...
Neuwirth Joins Stritch and Prince for Sardi Memorial
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2007 Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth, currently starring as Roxie Hart in the revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, has joined the lineup of those who will pay tribute to Vincent Sardi, Jr., the legendary restaurateur known as 'The Mayor of Broadway,' in a memorial to be held Tuesday, March 13, 12 noon, a...
WAY TO HEAVEN Comes To Teatro Circulo 7/30 Thru 8/23
by Ali Leskowitz - July 16, 2009 WAY TO HEAVEN comes to Off-Broadway's Teatro Circulo (64 East 4th Street), opening July 30 and running through August 23, 2009. WAY TO HEAVEN runs Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm....
Mayor Bloomberg Hosts 2nd Annual POETWEET Contest
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 07, 2011 In honor of April as National Poetry Month, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is hosting the second annual Twitter "Poetweet" poetry contest. Starting April 1st and continuing throughout the month, the Office of the Mayor is collecting poems of 140 characters or less tweeted to @NYCMayorsOffice using #poe...
Will Forte Joins ROCK OF AGES Film as New Character 'Mitch Miley'
by Jessica Lewis - July 12, 2011 The Hollywood Reporter reveals today that SNL's Will Forte has joined the cast of the Rock of Ages film. The New York comedian and Celebrity Autobiography regular will be playing the part of news anchor Mitch Miley, specifically written for the film....
The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Opens 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2010 The National Theatre Presents THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR beginning on February 19th at the Estates Theatre....
Austin Price Stars in ALL SHOOK UP! at Cumberland County Playhouse Opening 3/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - March 12, 2012 A square little town in a square little state in the middle of a square decade is about to be changed forever as All Shook Up! takes over the stage. Natalie, a young mechanic, dreams of love, adventure and of one true love who'll take her away from her dreary surroundings. Natalie's best friend Denn...
STAGE TUBE: Cast of ROCK OF AGES Tour Pleas for Movie Roles!
by Nicole Rosky - June 07, 2011 ROCK OF AGES will soon become Hollywood's Biggest Party as filming recently began in Miami, Florida for the New Line Cinema Film. Directed by Adam Shankman, the film stars Tom Cruise as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Diego Boneta as 'Drew,' Julianne Hough as 'Sherrie,' Russell Brand as 'Lonny,' Alec Baldwin as 'Den...
STAGE TUBE: Exclusive Preview - CBS's New Drama Series VEGAS
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2012 The CBS network has just released an exclusive preview of its upcoming new drama series VEGAS starring Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis. BWW brings you a first look below!...
THE LADY'S NOT FOR HANGING Opens at Ubique Cabartet Theatre, 9/17
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2010 Fred Anzevino, Director of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's first production of the season, The Lady's Not for Burning, sees this play as a musical or operetta without the song and dance numbers because of its poetic qualities. Produced in association with Michael James, the director's role is funded ...
Walden Theatre Presents WAITING FOR LEFTY, 2/24-3/5
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2011 Walden Theatre announces the production Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets and a special presentation of the Orson Welles radio play His Honor the Mayor. Both plays are directed by Lucas Adams, who returns to Walden Theatre after directing the 2010 Young Playwrights Festival. ...
Stephen Schwartz Responds to ROCKY HORROR SHOW Censorship in Georgia on Behalf of Dramatist Guild
by Jessica Lewis - September 29, 2011 When the Carrollton, Georgia production of 'The Rocky Horror Show' was shut down by Mayor Wayne Garner and local political leaders last week for being 'too risqué,' the Dramatists Guild of America weighed in with a cry of censorship and a promise of support of the Guild's 6,200+ members....
James Haskin Appointed To New Cultural Advisory Council
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2008 James Haskins, Managing Director of The Wilma Theater, has been appointed to Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter's newly formed Cultural Advisory Council. A leader in the Philadelphia theater community, Haskins was selected from over two hundred applications and recommendations from leaders in the ...
Kelsey Grammer to Develop NBC Crime Drama PARIAH
by Caryn Robbins - August 08, 2012 Deadline reports that NBC is developing a new crime drama series PARIAH, inspired by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner's best selling book 'Freakonomics'. Kelsey Grammer, who currently stars in the Starz political thriller 'Boss', will executive produce the series for the network....
Mayor Issued Summons For Cell Phone Violation
by Michael Dale - April 01, 2010 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg became the first person ever issued a summons for violating the city's ban on cell phone use during public performances, a law he has openly opposed since its introduction in 2002....
Theatres Trust Announces ECOVENUE Green Theatre Project for London
by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2009 On 14 September 2009 at Plasa 09 The Theatres Trust will announce a new three year programme to provide specialist theatre environmental advice and undertake free DEC assessments with 48 small scale theatres in London. ...
A MURRAY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Comes to Le Poisson Rouge, 12/15
by Kelsey Denette - November 20, 2012 Comedian and larger-than-life personality MURRAY HILL (aka Mr. Showbiz) gives the much needed gift of holiday cheer and entertainment to New York City with his legendary Yuletide tradition: A MURRAY LITTLE CHRISTMAS at LPR, Saturday, December 15 at 8pm. Expect an evening of hilarious and wacky skits...
STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Cast Spoofs 'Shawshank Redemption'
by Nicole Rosky - December 19, 2011 The music that ignited a generation is heating up Broadway in ROCK OF AGES. The classic rock love story of the decade erupts into Broadway's Best Party, all to the sounds of such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs as 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', 'I Wanna Know What Love Is', 'Here I Go Again', 'Don't Stop...
OWN's LOVETOWN, USA to Premiere 8/19
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012 Last spring, Oprah Winfrey traveled to Kingsland, Georgia with two acclaimed matchmakers to kick-off a 30-day social experiment challenging residents to focus on building love in their community. The town's efforts are the focus of a new series, LOVETOWN, USA, premiering on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Networ... |
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