Andrew Lippa News

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster will soon make her solo debut at Carnegie Hall, where she'll perform alongside VIOLET co-star Joshua Henry, Meghan McInnis, and the renowned New York Pops on March 13.

Adolescent Anarchy, partnering with Des Moines Young Artists Theatre, is proud to announce casting for their upcoming production of the Iowa Premiere of BIG FISH: THE MUSICAL, showing May 1-10 at the Viking Theatre at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa.

Travolta will present at the Academy Awards after famously flubbing Diggs's ex-wife Idina Menzel's name last year

ASCAP is now seeking new musicals for the annual ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop in New York. Serving once more as artistic director for the workshop is Academy and Grammy Award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz, whose credits include hit Broadway shows Wicked, Godspell and Pippin; the Walt Disney films Enchanted, Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame; and the DreamWorks film The Prince of Egypt.

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of Jeremy Jordan and Laura Benanti in PARADE in concert, the opening night of Lin Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, Sienna Miller's first performance as Sally Bowles in CABARET, and more!

Theatrical Outfit continues its vision of creating compassion - one story at a time - by starting the conversations that matter.

From March 13 to April 11, 2015, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present the New England Premiere of BIG FISH, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the beloved film directed by Tim Burton.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. An amazing weekend, with 'Tommy,' L5Y, Lippa and 'The Wild Party,' 'First Date' and 'Pride And Prejudice.' Now we have 'First Wives Club' and 'Let It Be,' plus our top ongoing shows: 'Sondheim On Sondheim,' 'WSS,' 'La Cage' and 'The Addams Family!' So much going on!!!

BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

BIG FISH, a brand new musical of epic proportions, based on the Tim Burton film and featuring music & lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August, comes to the Aurora Fox Theatre, February 27 - March 22, 2015.

Decadence and jealousy drive Andrew Lippa's Drama Desk award-winning musical 'The Wild Party.' The upcoming show is part of the winter 2015 Mainstage season at Northwestern University's Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts.

They're creepy, they're kooky, mysterious, and spooky…It's the Addams Family in San Antonio!

Tony Award nominee Annaleigh Ashford will perform a final encore performance of Annaleigh Ashford - Lost in the Stars tonight at 9:30pm at 54 Below. Ashford with Will Van Dyke and the Whiskey 5 then head on the road to Chicago, Denver, San Francisco and Las Vegas with more cities to be announced soon. Tickets and more information can be found at www.LostInTheStarsCabaret.com.

Colorado native and Tony Award nominee Annaleigh Ashford will be performing in ANNALEIGH ASHFORD - LOST IN THE STARS at The Garner Galleria Theatre April 11 & 12 only. Tickets go on sale to current DCPA subscribers starting at 10a on Monday, February 16th by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting denvercenter.org. A public on-sale will follow on February 19th at 10a.

The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company presents the first New York revival of John & Jen, the musical with music by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom Greenwald, and a book by Greenwald and Lippa. Performances begin tonight, February 10th at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Opening Night is set for Thursday February 26th.

The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company will present the first New York revival of John & Jen, the musical with music by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom Greenwald, and a book by Greenwald and Lippa. Performances begin February 10th at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Opening Night is set for Thursday February 26th.

Broadway Gives Back will present the Third Annual 'Broadway Charity Songs!' 'Broadway Charity Songs' pairs a group of award-winning songwriters with a group of outstanding charities and tasks each songwriter with composing an original song inspired by the mission of the charity. The result is an evening of songs gifted to the charities -- increasing awareness for these outstanding organizations.

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The Lion, the gripping, highly acclaimed autobiographical solo show written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, opened last night, February 8th, at the Lynn Redgrave Theater at Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street). Directed by Sean Daniels, The Lion will play an extended engagement Off-Broadway through March 29th, following an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and sold-out productions at the Manhattan Theatre Club and London's St. James Theatre. Check out photos from opening night below!