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BWW Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Goodspeed Opera House
by Joseph Harrison - Oct 13, 2018

As a fan of musical theatre, there is nothing like sitting down with a favorite cast album and being transported (possibly for the umpteenth time) to fantastic worlds, bygone eras, or dramatic locales. These musical journeys help one forget the worries of day to day life and instead spend a couple hours with a smile on the face and a song in the heart. Imagine if the essence of that experience could be captured and put on stage, and you have the hilarious musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the final show in Goodspeed Musicals' 2018 season. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is one of those shows with something for everyone. For the die-hard theatre geeks (such as this writer) it is an exciting and thrilling, non-stop nod to the experience that only a musical can provide. But for everyone else, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is just a hands-down great piece of musical theater. With rousing dance numbers, powerhouse ballads, beautiful costumes, magical scenery, and hilarious situations, this is a show that everyone can fall in love with

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals For Goodspeed's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Alan Henry - Sep 20, 2018

Go inside rehearsals for Goodspeed Musicals' The Drowsy Chaperone. Check out rehearsal photos below!

Cast Announced For Goodspeed Musicals THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2018

Goodspeed Musicals is delighted to announce the cast of the spirited musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. This high-speed spoof will run September 21 through November 25, 2018 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, CT. [Official Press Opening will be October 10, 2018.]

Rebecca Naomi Jones & More Lead I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2017

Just last month, industry-only staged reading of the 1962 musical I Can Get It For You Wholesale, based on the best-selling Jerome Weidman novel on Tuesday, June 6th. The musical has a score by Harold Rome (Fanny, Wish You Were Here, Destry Rides Again), book by Jerome Weidman (Fiorello!), revised book by John Weidman (Assassins, Pacific Overtures, Contact), music direction by David Chase (Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Nice Work If You Can Get It), and direction by Trip Cullman (Six Degrees of Separation, Significant Other).

Photo Flash: WAR PAINT Cast Members Perform for Seniors at Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders in Midtown
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2017

Sing For Your Seniors brought cast members of Broadway hit 'War Paint' to perform for senior members of the LGBT community in SAGE's midtown headquarters on August 10th. They sang numbers from their show and some of their favorite Broadway standards for their enthusiastic audience.

VIDEO: WAR PAINT's Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Chat Cosmetics, Headshots and More with Kristin Chenoweth
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, who co-star in Broadway's War Paint, sat down for an interview with fellow Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth this afternoon via Facebook Live. If you missed it, you can check out everything the trio had to say - from Elizabeth Arden's products and inspiring vocalists to first headshots - in the video below!

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole to Sign Copies of WAR PAINT Album at Barnes & Noble
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2017

Ghostlight Records will celebrate the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical WAR PAINT - starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole - with a special in-store event at Barnes & Noble on Friday, July 14 at 2:30 PM. 

Christopher Fitzgerald, Santino Fontana, Lindsay Mendez & More Will Take Part in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2017

There will be an industry-only staged reading of the 1962 musical I Can Get It For You Wholesale, based on the best-selling Jerome Weidman novel on Tuesday, June 6th. The musical has a score by Harold Rome (Fanny, Wish You Were Here, Destry Rides Again), book by Jerome Weidman (Fiorello!), revised book by John Weidman (Assassins, Pacific Overtures, Contact), music direction by David Chase (Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, Nice Work If You Can Get It), and direction by Trip Cullman (Six Degrees of Separation, Significant Other).

Broadway Composer Jill Santoriello Leads a Star Studded Concert Celebration
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2017

At The Metropolitan Room, Broadway Composer Jill Santoriello Leads a Star Studded Concert Celebration for the Launch of Her Collaborator Jason Huza's First Novel 'Delirium Tremens'

Digital Lottery Announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2017

Producers Paul Blake and Mike Bosner and The Nederlander Organization announced today the launch of an online ticket lottery for Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, Sunset Boulevard. The Sunset Boulevard Digital Lottery will open daily at 8 am EST (8 pm EST the evening prior for matinee performances), beginning Tuesday, March 7, 2017, for entrants to win a limited number of $55 same day tickets to that day's performance(s). See below for rules and regulations. The Sunset Boulevard digital lottery is powered by Broadway Direct.

Full Cast Announced for Glenn Close-Led SUNSET BOULEVARD on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2017

Three-time Tony Award-winner Glenn Close won London's Evening Standard Award for her iconic portrayal of Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Sunset Boulevard. Close made her West End debut in bravura sold-out limited engagement at the English National Opera (ENO) in April 2016. The award was presented last night, Sunday, November 13, at a ceremony hosted by Sir Elton John and Evening Standard owner Evgeny Lebedev.

Cynthia Dale and Matthew Armet to Bring ROAD TO OPENING Blog Series to BroadwayWorld
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2016

BroadwayWorld Toronto is thrilled to announce that following the success of our 'Road to Opening' blog series last year by Stephanie Rothenberg and Sara Farb - The Stratford Festival and BroadwayWorld will bring the series back this year with two new bloggers!Beginning Monday February 22nd BroadwayWorld readers will get a behind the scenes look at The Festival's

2015 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards Update - Jake Epstein, AJ Bridel Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2015

Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Toronto Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

2015 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards Update - KINKY BOOTS is Kicking It!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015

Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Toronto Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

2015 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards Update - KINKY BOOTS Winning Big!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Toronto Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

BWW Review: A Star is Born in Stratford's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Alan Henry - May 30, 2015

It's rare that you walk out of a show knowing you've witnessed history - and that is just what those seeing The Sound of Music at The Stratford Festival will be experiencing. Stratford's staging of the classic show, by director/choreographer Donna Feore will be talked about for years to come.

BLOG: Week 4 of The Road to Opening Stratford's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Guest Blogger: Stephanie Rothenberg - May 25, 2015

It's here!! Tonight is the Opening of the 2015 Stratford Festival! I'm so excited to celebrate the season with my family and friends tonight, but I can't celebrate too much because THE SOUND OF MUSIC opens tomorrow night. It's been 3 months, a million snowstorms, a couple dozen parading swans, and 13 previews, and now it's finally time to open!

BLOG: Week 3 of The Road to Opening Stratford's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Guest Blogger: Stephanie Rothenberg - May 18, 2015

BroadwayWorld Toronto is pleased to present the third entry in an exclusive series of guest blogs from The Stratford Festival. Stephanie Rothenberg (Maria in The Sound of Music) and Sara Farb (Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank) will chronicle their road from first preview to opening night in our newest feature 'The Road to Opening!'

BLOG: Week 2 of The Road to Opening Stratford's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Guest Blogger: Sara Farb - May 11, 2015

BroadwayWorld Toronto is pleased to present the first second in an exclusive series of guest blogs from The Stratford Festival. Stephanie Rothenberg (Maria in The Sound of Music) and Sara Farb (Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank) will chronicle their road from first preview to opening night in our newest feature 'The Road to Opening!'

BLOG: Week 2 of The Road to Opening Stratford's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Guest Blogger: Stephanie Rothenberg - May 11, 2015

BroadwayWorld Toronto is pleased to present the second entry in an exclusive series of guest blogs from The Stratford Festival. Stephanie Rothenberg (Maria in The Sound of Music) and Sara Farb (Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank) will chronicle their road from first preview to opening night in our newest feature 'The Road to Opening!'