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JERSEY BOYS to open in Norway In 2020
by Christian Ranke - February 03, 2019
The Broadway Mega-hit will open in Norway 2020 at Chateau Neuf. The musical has played on and off Broadway since 2006 and is still going strong.No cast are announced yet. It will be directed by Tore Sergei Myklebust and Choreographed by Kirsty McDonald. Hans Einar Apelland will serve as Musical Director.
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Chateau Neuf
by Christian Ranke - February 03, 2019
The creative team has delivered a beautiful, inventive and masterful version of the classic 'The Wizard of Oz'. Visually it is pleasantly different to what we are used to, but it is very audibly familiar.
LIFE IS THE ONLY WAY Comes to National Theatret 2/1 - 3/27
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
LIFE IS THE ONLY WAY is playing at National Theatret in Norway from February 1st to March 27th, 2019.
BWW Review: THE FULL MONTY at Ullensaker Teater
by Christian Ranke - February 01, 2019
THE FULL MONTY as a whole delivers where it has too. Even though final product is a little uneven in places, it still does what it is supposed to do - taking the audience on an Intriguing journey of these characters lives.
Espen Grjotheim: NORWAY'S PHANTOM UNMASKED
by Christian Ranke - January 31, 2019
On the Norwegian musical theatre scene he has originated roles such as Sky in Mamma Mia and Galileo in We Will Rock You, as well as playing Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Karl Oskar in Kristina and Freddy in Chess. Currently he is playing the title role in The Phantom of the Opera for which he recently won Best Actor in a Musical at the Regional BroadwayWorld Awards. The show also won Best Muscial.
BWW Video: A WILD PARTY WITH LIPPA & LACHUISA at Det Norske Teatret
by Christian Ranke - January 31, 2019
On Friday January 25 on the Bikuben stage at Det Norske Teatret, headed by Belinda Braza, arranged its second 'speed date' with musical theatre composers, not well known to the Norwegian public.
BWW Review: ATTEND THE TALE OF SONDHEIM 2 at Bikuben, Det Norske Teatret
by Christian Ranke - January 16, 2019
Bikuben at Det Norske Teatret has proven to be the ideal arena for smaller cultural events of that would otherwise struggle to find a home in the commercially driven theatre scene. This new season started off last Friday with a sold-out small Sondheim-concert at the foyer stage of the theatre, in the spirit of 'Side By Side By Sondheim'
Winners Announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2019
We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!
Upcoming: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Concert at Ullensaker Kulturhus
by Christian Ranke - January 02, 2019
The ground breaking rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will be presented as a concert performance May 10th and 11th at Ullensaker Kulturhus.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Norway Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
CD Review: JANE EYRE, Original Austrian Recording, starring Yngve Gåsøy Romdal
by Christian Ranke - December 21, 2018
Yngve Gåsøy Romdal stars in this recording of Jane Eyre. From the Austrian Austrian production, which had a limited run at stadttheater Gmunden. It is the first complete recording of the show.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Norway Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Norway Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: SCROOGE - A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Lillestrøm Kutursenter
by Christian Ranke - December 05, 2018
From the moment you enter the small theatre you are surrounded by the Victorian streets of London. The impressive set stretches into the auditorium on both sides. It is easy to be immersed in the old streets of London. The Norwegian penned version of 'Scrooge - A Christmas Carol' is a most welcomed addition to adaptations of this classic tale.
CHARLIE OG SJOKOLADEFABRIKKEN Comes To Det Norske Teatret Through Today
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
Roald Dahl's classic CHARLIE OG SJOKOLADEFABRIKKEN is at the Det Norske Teatret, running from Nov. 9 to Dec. 5. 
Vote For The 2018 BWW Norway Awards; THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
CHARLIE OG SJOKOLADEFABRIKKEN Comes To Det Norske Teatret Through 12/5
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Roald Dahl's classic CHARLIE OG SJOKOLADEFABRIKKEN is at the Det Norske Teatret, running from Nov. 9 to Dec. 5. 
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards; STEINWAY TO HEAVEN Leads Best Tour!
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Interview: Set designer Andrew Riley on reimagining PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Christian Ranke - November 08, 2018
The new 'reimagined' production of 'The Phantom of the Opera' is currently playing to packed houses at Folketeatret in Norway. Many aspects of that production has been getting a lot of notification in the press, both locally and internationally. One aspect has been getting a lot of raves among phantom fans in various social media communities (including BroadwayWorld) is the new set design by set designer Andrew Riley.
When Dreams Come True! 23 Year Old Graduate Had a Dream She Joined The PHANTOM ensemble. Six Months Later She is playing Christine Daae
by Christian Ranke - October 30, 2018
The opening premise of 'The Phantom of the Opera' is all too familiar. The leading lady can't go on, and a chorus girl has to step in and save the performance with close to no time to prepare or rehearse, but her debut is a triumphant success. This scenario actually became a reality at Folketeatret, where the reimagined version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece is currently playing to packed houses.
BWW Review: FLASHDANCE at Chateau Neuf, Oslo - What A Feeling!
by Christian Ranke - October 29, 2018
It's been more than 30 years since the world fell in love with Jennifer Beals' bad-ass welder turned dancer, Alex Owens, in the iconic dance movie 'Flashdance'. In the musical adaptation it is just as easy to fall in love with Heidi Ruud Ellingsens's portrayel of the character.
One Week Left To Submit Nominations for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Norway Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between September 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
THE ART OF ASKING Comes To Nationaltheatret This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2018
Peter Handke's THE ART OF ASKING is heading to Nationaltheatret, running from Oct. 18 to Nov. 28. 
Astrid Giske replaces Mira Ormala as Christine in 'The Phantom of the Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
Mira Ormala has unfortunately taken ill and is unable to continue on in the role of Christine Daae in the new smash hit production of 'The Phantom of the Opera' at Folketeatret in Oslo. Understudy Astrid Giske have been playing the role and will, as of October 22nd, take over the role on a permanent basis.

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