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Broadway Adaptations of BEETLEJUICE, NIGHT SHIFT & More In the Works at Warner Bros
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2017 Warner Bros' theater slate includes a musical adaptation of the 1982 comedy film NIGHT SHIFT, and a play adaptation of the 1975 crime drama DOG DAY AFTERNOON, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis....
A Reunion in Rep: Jay Michaels Joins THREE BITES OF THE APPLE
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016 A reunion in rep: Jay Michaels joins 'Three Bites of the Apple' Robert Liebowitz' revival of some of his more recognized works has become a revival of sorts as Jay Michaels, producer and public relations executive, joins the company ... on stage....
Review Roundup: FREAKY FRIDAY the Musical Opens at Signature Theatre- Updating Live!
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2016 Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday. Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be direc...
Off-Off Broadway Leader Revives Three Plays in Rep at The American Theatre of Actors
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016 Mr. Liebowitz, in association with one of the last remaining theaters of the original off-off Broadway movement, the American Theatre of Actors, will present a rep of three plays and two readings, many of which began their life at that theatre as early as 1982....
Le Poisson Rouge to Present Performance Artist Mrs. Smith in WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY SHRIEKS
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2017 From sidewalk busker to fashion model to guitar goddess, performance artist Mrs. Smith is shredding her way up from the streets of NYC to her upcoming show at Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) on March 7, 2017, (7:00 p.m. doors, 8:00 p.m. show). Mrs. Smith's LPR debut-also featuring her band, The Rage-comes on...
VIDEOS: Rick Lyon, Kermit The Frog Join The Skivvies For A Rainbow Mashup
by Michael Dale - August 02, 2016 The crowd at Feinstein's/54 Below was treated to the unusual sight of a frog in underwear....
TNT Orders Dark Dramedy CLAWS, Starring Niecy Nash & Harold Perrineau
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2016 ...
NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW PHANTOM To Play the Laurie Beechman
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016 After a successful launch earlier this year (in THE MYSTERY OF THE FAMILY JEWELS), those meddling teen detectives Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy return in an all new evening that blends theater, comedy, mystery, drag, stripping -- and disco. NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW P...
HIllary Clinton Receives Standing O at WAR PAINT Opening Night
by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017 Hillary Clinton attended opening night of the new Broadway musical WAR PAINT last night, alongside her longtime top aide Huma Abedin....
VIDEOS: Rick Lyon, Kermit The Frog Join The Skivvies For A Rainbow Mashup
by Michael Dale - August 02, 2016 The crowd at Feinstein's/54 Below was treated to the unusual sight of a frog in underwear....
Tony Nominee and Folk Singer Leon Bibb Passes Away at 93
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015 BroadwayWorld is saddened to relay the news that Tony nominee Leon Bibb died on October 23, 2015. He was 93....
IN THE HEIGHTS Adaptation Set to Get Underway This Spring; Lin-Manuel Miranda to Appear?
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2016 HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is featured on the cover of the new issue of Variety. In the feature story, the Tony Award winner speaks about his latest projects and hints that a movie musical, TV show or all-new stage show may be part of his future plans....
Brad Williams to Perform at Comedy Works Landmark Village, 1/27-30
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2016 Brad Williams has become one of the funniest, most in demand comedians working today....
Premiere Episode of TV's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Now Available
by Matt Tamanini - October 01, 2015 Podcasts are hard, yo! After a week of tinkering, we were able to improve the sound quality of the podcast enough so that it no longer sounds like I am broadcasting from 'the bathroom of a tin-roofed crack house,' but it still isn't at the level that we would like. Nonetheless, we are sallying forth...
Audra McDonald Graces Cover of Variety's 'Power of Women' Issue
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017 Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald graces the cover of Variety's 'Power of Women' issue. The Broadway alum is being recognized by the magazine for her work with Covenant House, an organization that helps homeless teens in 30 cities across six countries....
NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW PHANTOM To Play the Laurie Beechman
by A.A. Cristi - September 06, 2016 After a successful launch earlier this year (in THE MYSTERY OF THE FAMILY JEWELS), those meddling teen detectives Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy return in an all new evening that blends theater, comedy, mystery, drag, stripping -- and disco. NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE CASE OF THE PEEPSHOW P...
ME AND MY MATES VS. THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE Coming to DVD, VOD & Digital, 7/5
by Tyler Peterson - April 19, 2016 ?The Australian zombie comedy, Me and My Mates vs. the Zombie Apocalypse (MAMM), is heading to North America this summer! Starring three of Australia's biggest comedians: Alex Williamson, Jim Jefferies, and Greg Fleet, Me and My Mates vs. the Zombie Apocalypse will be released on July 5, 2016 on DV...
Jake Gyllenhaal Says He'd Like to Play 'Tevye' in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Caryn Robbins - February 16, 2017 In a new interview with Variety, Jake Gyllenhaal discusses his starring role in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE...
LES MISERABLES' Original West End Cosette, Rebecca Caine, Writes Of Persevering Through Dwindling Opportunities For Sopranos
by Michael Dale - December 31, 2015 The accomplished musical theatre performer has been seen more recently in concert tours....
Breaking News: Sam Mendes Departs Broadway-Bound CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY; Jack O'Brien to Take His Place?
by Nicole Rosky - December 09, 2015 According to Variety, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which is currently playing in the West End, will get a new director for it's Broadway run- which is aiming for the 2016-17 season. Sam Mendes will no longer helm the incoming musical due to scheduling conflicts, and rumor has it that Jack O'B...
Eric Anthony Lopez to Release Debut Album 21 & COUNTING
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016 21-year-old International Opera Award Nominee Eric Anthony Lopez (American Idol, Carmen-London Wimbledon, Phantom, The Jackie Mason Musical - Off Broadway, Dido & Aeneas-Birmingham Opera, Broadway's Inspirational Voices) is set to release his debut album '21 & Counting' with Alliance Entertainment a...
A Reunion in Rep: Jay Michaels Joins THREE BITES OF THE APPLE
by Liz Cearns - October 05, 2016 A reunion in rep: Jay Michaels joins 'Three Bites of the Apple' Robert Liebowitz' revival of some of his more recognized works has become a revival of sorts as Jay Michaels, producer and public relations executive, joins the company ... on stage....
Premiere Episode of TV's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Now Available
by Matt Tamanini - October 01, 2015 Podcasts are hard, yo! After a week of tinkering, we were able to improve the sound quality of the podcast enough so that it no longer sounds like I am broadcasting from 'the bathroom of a tin-roofed crack house,' but it still isn't at the level that we would like. Nonetheless, we are sallying forth...
Director Alex Timbers Departs Broadway-Bound FROZEN Musical; Christopher Gattelli Boards as Choreographer
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016 Variety reports exclusively that director Alex Timbers has exited the highly anticipated Broadway adaptation of Disney's FROZEN....
Brandon Victor Dixon Reflects on Mike Pence's Controversial Visit to HAMILTON
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2017 In the interview, the two time Tony nominee, currently starring as Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, reflects back at a controversial visit from Vice President-elect Mike Pence last November.... |