ABC's Galavant: Dan Fogelman (Crazy, Stupid, Love; Tangled; Cars) teams up with the award-winning musical duo of composer Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid; Beauty and the Beast) and lyricist Glenn Slater (Tangled) for a 4-week comedy extravaganza.
BWW Interview: Justin Paul and Glenn Slater Talk Collaborating for the AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE Musical Episode
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019
Justin Paul and Glenn Slater are renowned composers: Paul has written for Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman, and Slater for Disney's Tangled and School of Rock on Broadway. Paul and Slater recently joined forces for the first time to write songs for the ABC sitcom American Housewife, which i...
BWW Review: A BRONX TALE at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - May 18, 2019
I had the pleasure of seeing A Bronx Tale with my friend Cassy, who had NEVER seen a musical before! (I know, right?!) I invited Cassy because the 1993 movie, off which the musical is based, is her favorite. Seriously, her cat is named Calogero, after the lead character in both the movie and the pla...
Wake Up With BWW 5/15: Will Smith Performs 'Prince Ali,' and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2019
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Video: The Mother Of Dragons Gets A New Theme Song Courtesy of GALAVANT
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2019
Game of Thrones resident dragon queen, Daenerys Targaryen has earned herself one peppy new theme song, courtesy of ABC's musical adventure series Galavant....
Chris Lennertz Fulfills Dream of Writing Songs for Musical With UGLYDOLLS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 03, 2019
Composer / Songwriter Chris Lennertz writes nine original songs along with Tony-Award winning Lyricist Glenn Slater for STX Entertainment's first animated musical film UGLYDOLLS starring the acting and singing voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton and Pitbull. The f...
Glenn Slater Teams Up With Chris Lennertz on Original Score For Musical Film UGLYDOLLS
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2019
Composer / Songwriter Chris Lennertz has written nine original songs along with Tony-Award winning Lyricist Glenn Slater for STX Entertainment's first animated musical film UGLYDOLLS!...
Faith Prince Brings HAVE A LITTLE FAITH to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by Julie Musbach - February 13, 2019
Tony Award winner Faith Prince returns toFeinstein's at the Nikko with her acclaimed show, Have a Little Faith, on Friday, March 29 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 30 (8 p.m.). Have a Little Faith is a smorgasbord of Faith Prince: past, present, and future. From her memorable Broadway triumphs,...
Showtime Acquires CARTER & JUNE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019
Octane Entertainment has sold the action-packed, stick 'em up, whodunit caper Carter & June, from the producer of the cult hit Napoleon Dynamite, to Showtime Networks it was announced today by company president Jack Campbell. Showtime will offer the film On Demand February 1st, 2019 and air as pa...
Stanley Townsend, Ian Drysdale, and More Join Cast of ALL ABOUT EVE
by Julie Musbach - December 20, 2018
Further casting has been announced for the world premiere of Ivo van Hove's highly anticipated stage production of the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film All About Eve....
A BRONX TALE Makes its Way to San Francisco This Winter
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
SHN and Producers Tommy Mottola, the Dodgers, Tribeca Productions and Evamere Entertainment are pleased to announce a San Francisco engagement at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre from November 27 to December 23, 2018 as part of the 2018-2019 SHN Season for the North American tour of A BRONX TALE, the new...
Colin Anderson and Gina Naomi Baez to Lead Argyle's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Julie Musbach - October 24, 2018
Let the bells peal! Ring in the holidays with a classic tale. Long Island's newest theatrical venue The Argyle Theatrepresents the musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney film originally developed by Disney Theatrical Productions, with mus...
Stars And Royalty Align To Keep The Music Playing With Education Through Music-Los Angeles
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2018
On September 29, Broadway and TV stars aligned to create heartfelt music at a private soiree benefiting Education Through Music-Los Angeles' music education programs in disadvantaged Los Angeles County schools....
Meet the Cast of KING KONG- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - October 05, 2018
The new musical King Kong begins performances tonight, Friday, October 5. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...
A BRONX TALE Comes To Rochester Broadway Theatre League Auditorium, On Sale Tuesday!
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2018
Producers Tommy Mottola, the Dodgers, Tribeca Productions and Evamere Entertainment are pleased to announce a Rochester engagement of A BRONX TALE at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre. Rochester will be the official launch city of the North American Tour of A BRONX TALE with a limited one-week run at RBTL's...
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO Today
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran for a staggering 13 years and over 5,000 performances on Broadway. Now, Pittsburgh CLO brings this treasured story to life for ...
A BRONX TALE Makes its Way to San Francisco This Winter
by Julie Musbach - July 24, 2018
SHN and Producers Tommy Mottola, the Dodgers, Tribeca Productions and Evamere Entertainment are pleased to announce a San Francisco engagement at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre from November 27 to December 23, 2018 as part of the 2018-2019 SHN Season for the North American tour of A BRONX TALE, the new...
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Opens AT Pittsburgh CLO 7/27
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO will fill the Benedum Center with magic and wonder fit for all ages with Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, July 27 - August 5. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran for a staggering 13 years and over 5,000 performances on Broadway. Now, Pittsburgh CLO brings this treasured story to life for ...
Faith Prince to Headline The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - July 03, 2018
The New York Pops hosts its annual cabaret fundraiser at Feinstein's/54 Below on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.(performance at 6:30 p.m.) starring Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Faith Prince. The event is hosted by New York Pops Music Director Steven Reinek...
THIS IS US Receives First #SeeHer Programming Awards
by Macon Prickett - June 04, 2018
Today, the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), the largest marketing and advertising association in the United States, announced that it has presented its first #SeeHer programming award to the hit NBC family drama This Is Us. The award, to be given out annually, honors primetime programming...
A BRONX TALE to Play Chicago's Oriental Theatre March 2019
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2018
Broadway In Chicago and Producers Tommy Mottola, the Dodgers, Tribeca Productions and Evamere Entertainment are delighted to announce thatA BRONX TALE will make its Chicago debut at Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited engagement March 12-24, 2019. A BRONX TALE will ...
Full Cast Announced for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Starring Deaf Actor Joshua Castille
by Julie Musbach - May 07, 2018
The full cast for The 5th Avenue Theatre's spectacular new production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which stars Deaf actorJoshua Castille as Quasimodo, has been announced. Castille will use American Sign Language (ASL) throughout his performance, bringing new life and perspective to Quasimodo, who...
Corey Cott Completes Cast for NY Pops 35th Birthday Gala
by Julie Musbach - April 16, 2018
The New York Pops announces the complete cast for its 35th Birthday Gala, Part of His World: The Songs of Alan Menkenon Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, presented by The New York Pops. ...
Final Casting Announced For West End Transfer Of CONSENT
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2018
Today (16 April 2018), rehearsals begin for the West End production of Nina Raine's Consent which will begin previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 18 May with its opening night on 29 May 2018. Directed by Roger Michell and originally co-produced and commissioned by Out of Joint, this strictly li...
VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
by A.A. Cristi - April 06, 2018
This month, Carnegie Hall and the New York POPS will salute composing legend, Alan Menken. Check out video from Harvey Fierstein's rehearsal for the event as he takes on a Disney villain classic! See video below!...
Original HERCULES Muses, Kerry Butler & More Will Tribute Alan Menken at NY Pops Gala
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2018
Kerry Butler (Audrey in the Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors), and Cheryl Freeman, Roz Ryan, Vaneese Thomas, and Lillias White (voices of the Muses in Disney's animated classic Hercules) will join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for its 35th Birthd...
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