Shoshana Bean Leads Thousand Oaks's HEART AND SOUL
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 21, 2011 THE THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA & CHRIS ISAACSON are thrilled to announce the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' first show of their 3rd Season, beginning with, HEART AND SOUL, starring American Idol Finalist SYESHA MERCADO, Broadway sensation SHOSHANA BEAN, and vocal powerhou...
BWW EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Mulroney & THE FAMILY TREE
by Pat Cerasaro - August 25, 2011 Having appeared in more than seventy films so far in his distinguished career, multi-talented leading man Dermot Mulroney is playing one of strangest and most memorable characters of his career in the new independent comedy THE FAMILY TREE, which opens in select cities this weekend. Talking all aspe...
Author Jody Fife Releases Mystery Novel with an Inspirational Twist
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2013 Curiosity runs high in Jody Fife's new novel, "Taking Elyse" (published by iUniverse). "This book is a mystery with a moral," says Fife. "It's an entertaining work of fiction that makes you go, 'hmmm.'"...
AMERICAN IDOL's LaToya London, Brittany Underwood and More Join Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS, Now thru 12/17
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2012 Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS stars Emmy & Tony Award-winner Lillias White (Dreamgirls), LaToya London (American Idol, The Color Purple), Brittany Underwood (Nickelodeon's Hollywood Heights), Matt Zarley (A Chorus Line, Chicago), Nita Whitaker (Star Search), Carla Renata (CW's Hart of Dixie...
Zion Theatre Company Presents Jane Austen's PERSUASION, Now thru 9/22
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2012 Classic literature and theater lovers can have something to look forward to this month as Zion Theatre Company is performing Jane Austen's Persuasion, adapted by award winning playwright Melissa Leilani Larson. The show performs in Salt Lake City at the Off Broadway Theater tonight, Sept. 7 and Sept...
Shoshana Bean to Star in HEART AND SOUL Concert at La Mirada Theatre, 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2011 LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & CHRIS ISAACSON have just announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' first show of their 3rd Season, beginning with, HEART AND SOUL, starring American Idol Finalist SYESHA MERCADO, Broadway sensation SHOSHANA BEAN, and vocal powerh...
Patrick Cassidy Joins Upright Cabaret's VIVA LAS VEGAS, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012 Chris Isaacson has announced that Upright Cabaret's AMERICAN ICON Series ends another stunning season with VIVA LAS VEGAS - a presentation of personality and pop that honors the flashiest performers of all time: Elvis, Cher and Elton John. Joining the group of all-star performers will be Patrick Cas...
U.S. Comedy Show Make Chai Not War to Tour India
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 12, 2011 Three U.S. comedians of South Asian ancestry are heading to India for a 7-city tour in January, by invitation of the U.S. Department of State, as part of a goodwill program to promote better relations among diverse countries and religious faiths....
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Nashville!
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 07, 2012 According to the weather forecasters, it's going to be a long, hot summer in Tennessee and if you're looking to cool off at the theatre, you could probably use some help in making the right selections, right? Here are our top five picks for the theater offerings that are sure to satisfy your hankeri...
The Bushwick Starr and Nellie Tinder Present Evelyn, Previews 2/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 30, 2012 The Bushwick Starr and Nellie Tinder are set to present the world premiere of Evelyn. Written and directed by Julia May Jonas and developed at the Starr, Evelyn is the next offering by up-and-coming company, Nellie Tinder....
Patrick Cassidy Joins Upright Cabaret's VIVA LAS VEGAS, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012 Chris Isaacson has announced that Upright Cabaret's AMERICAN ICON Series ends another stunning season with VIVA LAS VEGAS - a presentation of personality and pop that honors the flashiest performers of all time: Elvis, Cher and Elton John. Joining the group of all-star performers will be Patrick Cas...
Olivier Award Winner Leslie Margherita, Rogelio Douglas Jr. And More Bring RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT to Annenberg Theatre Tonight
by David Green - April 27, 2012 The Annenberg Theatre will present Upright Cabaret's RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT tonight April 27 at 8:00 pm. RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT is the third installment of Upright Cabaret's "American Icon" Series and will star Olivier Award-Winner Lesli Margherita, Lexi Lawson (Rent, In The Heights)) and Rogelio Douglas ...
Shoshana Bean to Star in HEART AND SOUL Concert at La Mirada Theatre, 11/6
by Nicole Rosky - October 18, 2011 LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & CHRIS ISAACSON have just announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' first show of their 3rd Season, beginning with, HEART AND SOUL, starring American Idol Finalist SYESHA MERCADO, Broadway sensation SHOSHANA BEAN, and vocal powerh...
BWW Reviews: JOSEPHINE TONIGHT: Following The Rise Of Josephine Baker
by Tracy Danoff - March 05, 2012 The theater is filled with shows that take place in the entertainment business. Whether it is a about a young girl making good on Broadway or two crooked producers trying not to make good, the world of entertainment is a fascinating place. However, does the theater really need another show about the...
Upright Cabaret Presents THE TROUBADOURS 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 04, 2012 CHRIS ISAACSON has announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' second show of their 3rd Season, THE TROUBADOURS, starring American Idol's JACKIE TOHN, MATT WOLPE (The Buddy Holly Story) YVETTE CASON (Dreamgirls, Play On!, Stormy Weather) and JAKE SIMPSON (Star Search Grand C...
Upright Cabaret American Icon Series Presents HEART AND SOUL
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 08, 2011 CHRIS ISAACSON has announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' first show of their 3rd Season, beginning with, HEART AND SOUL, starring Broadway sensation SHOSHANA BEAN, vocal powerhouse SYLVIA MACCALLA and American Idol Finalist SYESHA MERCADO, celebrating the music of Dian...
OVER THE BRIDGE to Run in 1st London Production in 50 Years at Finborough Theatre, April 28-May 14
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013 Lightbox Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents OVER THE BRIDGE by Sam Thompson, directed by Emma Faulkner in the first London production in over 50 years of this classic Ulster play....
The Bushwick Starr and Nellie Tinder Present EVELYN, Opening 2/22
by Kelsey Denette - January 30, 2012 The Bushwick Starr and Nellie Tinder will present the world premiere of Evelyn. Written and directed by Julia May Jonas and developed at the Starr, Evelyn is the next offering by Nellie Tinder. ...
Incubator Arts Project's 4th Annual Other Forces Festival Runs 1/3-20
by Kelsey Denette - November 21, 2012 The Incubator Arts Project presents its fourth annual Other Forces, an annual festival of work from some of independent theater's most innovative artists....
AMERICAN IDOL's LaToya London, Brittany Underwood and More Join Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS, Now thru 12/17
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2012 Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS stars Emmy & Tony Award-winner Lillias White (Dreamgirls), LaToya London (American Idol, The Color Purple), Brittany Underwood (Nickelodeon's Hollywood Heights), Matt Zarley (A Chorus Line, Chicago), Nita Whitaker (Star Search), Carla Renata (CW's Hart of Dixie...
2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #10 - Idina, WICKED & RENT
by Pat Cerasaro - May 31, 2013 Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on a triple-threat Tony-winning talent famous for originating starring roles in two Broadway mega-hits, RENT and WICKED - Idina Menzel!...
Patrick Cassidy Joins Upright Cabaret's VIVA LAS VEGAS Tonight, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012 Chris Isaacson has announced that Upright Cabaret's AMERICAN ICON Series ends another stunning season with VIVA LAS VEGAS - a presentation of personality and pop that honors the flashiest performers of all time: Elvis, Cher and Elton John. Joining the group of all-star performers will be Patrick Cas...
Student Center: DEAR JOURNAL Blog #4: Tech
by BWW Special Coverage - October 11, 2012 DEAR JOURNAL is an original musical centering around four teenagers' lives as they enter Middle School. BWW approached the musical's co-creator, Eric Gelb, to blog about the team's challenges, rewards and lessons in putting together the production. Read the fourth entry in the series below!...
Larry Lawton's GANGSTER REDEMPTION Tells Life Story of Notorious Jewel Robber
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2013 Gangster Redemption (LL Research & Consulting) is the life story of Larry Lawton, one of America's most notorious jewel robbers. Growing up in the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York, Larry was an altar boy until the day he was sexually molested by a priest. As a teen needing to prove his manhood, he began...
BWW's Top Costa Mesa Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012 BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Costa Mesa in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!... |