Is it actually possible to like something more on repeat viewings? In the case of the traveling national tour production of IN THE HEIGHTS--now performing for a limited engagement at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through August 15--the answer is a very qualified 'yes.' That's quite a feat, considering the show just played an extended run in Hollywood at the Pantages Theatre, featuring its original creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising the lead role. With Miranda's charms and undeniable hip-hop skills on full display, the much celebrated Los Angeles stop was a dazzling thing to behold. So how will the show fare without its main impresario dramatizing this entertaining tale?
On the surface, taking over the lead role of Usnavi in the National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS-now performing at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through August 15-seems like a daunting task to tackle, especially after observing first-hand the man who created the role reprising it for six weeks in the tour's celebrated Los Angeles stop. But for actor Joseph Morales, assuming the role full-time directly following Lin-Manuel Miranda is nothing short of a realization of a dream. Morales spoke briefly with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about what it means for him to play the lead role in one of musical theater's biggest new hits.
On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.
On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.
Frank Harts (Salt with Angelina Jolie), Austin Ku (Whatever Man), Rachel Lin and Marcus Ricci will lead a premier reading of Madame Pascal, an original alternative rock musical, July 31st and August 1st at the Nuyorican Poets Café.
Frank Harts (Salt with Angelina Jolie), Austin Ku (Whatever Man), Rachel Lin and Marcus Ricci will lead a premier reading of Madame Pascal, an original alternative rock musical, July 31st and August 1st at the Nuyorican Poets Café.
Frank Harts (Salt with Angelina Jolie), Austin Ku (Whatever Man), Rachel Lin and Marcus Ricci will lead a premier reading of Madame Pascal, an original alternative rock musical, July 31st and August 1st at the Nuyorican Poets Café.
The Night of 1000 Voices, the star-studded event celebrating musical theatre at the Royal Albert Hall, raised the roof and £100,000 for blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
In 2006, Broadway star Anthony Rapp published his memoir, Without You, covering everything from his childhood, to the creation of Rent, to the loss of Rent's mastermind, Jonathan Larson. In the clip below, Rapp reflects on the book, and how he has come full circle since its publication in 2006, reuniting with old friend Adam Pascal ('Roger') in RENT's farewell tour last year.
Cabaret at the Castle presents Telly Leung in 'Who Loves Ya Baby,' directed by Alan Muraoka with musical direction by Gary Adler on Thursday, August 12 - Doors open at 6:30 with show at 8:00pm. The performance will take place at The Inner Circle at the Magic Castle® 7001 Franklin Ave., LA, CA 90028. Tickets are $25, available through boxoffice@magiccastle.com or 323-851-3313 x303.
Napa Valley Opera House (1030 Main St., Napa) announces its schedule for Fall 2010, which includes 'Adam (Pascal) and Anthony (Rapp) Live' on November 20th. Ticket sales for members begin on July 12th while public sales begin on the 19th. NVOH offers a range of events like a production of TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING, a concert with the Pacific Chamber Symphony, and a screening of 'Blue Valentine.'
On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.
ADAM PASCAL & ANTHONY RAPP are coming to the New York's Town Hall Monday, January 10, 2011 at 8pm. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, July 7th and are available from Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com starting at noon. General public tickets will cost $25-60 and limited VIP seats will cost $95. Town Hall is locarted at 123 West 43rd Street (between 6th Avenue & Broadway).
On August 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, take a musical road trip across the country in Free to Dream, an evening devoted to the songs of Katsaros and Schermerhorn at Joe's Pub.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.
For the first time, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, the stars from 'RENT,' will embark on a National Concert Tour exclusively through rj productions. Feinstein's at Loews Regency will join rj productions in producing ADAM AND ANTHONY LIVE AT TOWN HALL on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 8 PM.
AF PRODUCTIONS presents the world premiere production of Anna Fishbeyn's SEX IN MOMMYVILLE, directed by Sane Shurin. SEX IN MOMMYVILLE will play a limited engagement at The Flea (41 White Street, TriBeCa). Performances begin Wednesday, August 18 and continue thru Sunday, August 29. Opening Night is Friday, August 20 (7 p.m.).
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.
