EVITA Extends at the Fulton Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 19, 2019
Due to popular demand for its season opener, the nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to extend Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's triumphant and beloved, Evita, through October 20. This show has tangoed its way into audience's hearts around the world for the past 41 years and continues to be relevant and impactful today.
Pacific Symphony's 2019-20 Pops Series Kicks Off With A Tribute To Two Broadway Legends
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 19, 2019
A star-studded cast of Broadway artists joins Pacific Symphony to take audiences on a journey through the theatrical worlds of musical masterminds Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber, featuring selections from a?oePhantom of the Opera,a?? a?oeSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,a?? a?oeJesus Christ Superstar,a?? a?oeA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,a?? a?oeCats,a?? a?oeGypsya?? and many more! Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman leads the 2019-20 Pops Season opening night with special guest artists Debbie Gravitte, Scarlett Strallen and Hugh Panaro.
Lisa Vroman Kicks Off Live At The Orinda Season
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 19, 2019
Broadway star and classical soprano Lisa Vroman opens the Live At the Orinda 2019-2020 concert season with a rare cabaret performance in the intimate and historic Orinda Theatre.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents CINEMATASTIC
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 18, 2019
Grab your popcorn and settle in for Cinematastic: The Music of the Movies, a Flat Rock Playhouse original coming to you this September 13th - 28th. This unique concert experience will bring to life iconic songs made famous by movies from the silver screen of yesteryear to today. Featuring an 11-piece instrumental ensemble on stage along with professional vocalists and performers, Cinematastic: The Music of the Movies transports audiences to the moment they first heard songs such as a?oeSomewhere Over the Rainbow,a?? a?oeMoon River,a?? a?oeAs Time Goes By,a?? and many more! Crafted with love and pizzazz, this exclusive Flat Rock Playhouse production is not to be missed, as fans of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Broadway on the Rock can attest.
The Wick Theatre Presents PHANTOM VOICES, Starring Chris Mann
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 17, 2019
Spend an evening with The Phantom of The Opera at The Wick Theatre Celebrate the iconic production and the best of Broadway as Chris Mann is joined by Krista Buccellato, Adam Machart and a live band for this exciting concert event, Phantom Voices. Dates are October 12 at 8pm and October 13 at 2pm.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Six Degrees of Separation (Or Less) to Every Show on Broadway!
by Abigail Charpentier
- Sep 14, 2019
Since creating and starring in In the Heights and Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda has become one of the most influential creators on Broadway. His work has earned him great acclaim and he's collected too many awards to count, including a Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy Award, three Grammy Awards, three Tony Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor.
Adam Jacobs to Appear on Radio's IT'S SHOWTIME WITH RIKKI LEE
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 13, 2019
Broadway leading man Adam Jacobs, currently starring as William Shakespeare in Marriott Theatre's hit production of Something Rotten, will join suburban Chicago radio host Rikki Lee Travolta for an interview on It's Showtime with Rikki Leeon WHRU 101.5 FM on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7:30 PM Central.
Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR National Tour
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Sep 12, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar will officially launch the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th through the 13th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago.
VIDEO: Inside the JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour Press Event
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 12, 2019
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar will officially launch the 50th anniversary tour at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on October 8th through the 13th before visiting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago. BroadwayWorld is live at the press event for the upcoming tour. Check out all the action in the live stream!
BREAKING: Ari'el Stachel Will Star in MCP's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 12, 2019
Manhattan Concert Productions (MCP) has announced that Tony Award winner Ari'el Stachel will play the lead role of a?oeJosepha?? in the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center on February 17, 2020 at 8:00 pm. Stachel joins Michael Arden (Stage Director) and Stephen Oremus (Music Director) in leading this one-night-only performance, featuring a chorus of over 200 singers from across the United States, professional cast and creative team, and the New York City Chamber Orchestra.
Lynn University Launches 2019–20 Season
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 11, 2019
Lynn University and Jan McArt, producer and director of theatre arts program development, today announced that the popular Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series will return this fall with two musical shows celebrating pop music and Broadway
John Riddle and Bradley Dean Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tonight
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 11, 2019
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, welcomes two Broadway favorites today, September 11- John Riddle (Frozen, The Visit) and Bradley Dean (Dear Evan Hansen, A Little Night Music, Spamalot). They will assume the roles of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny and Monsieur André, respectively.
101 DALMATIANS Musical Will Premiere in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 11, 2019
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced their 2020 season which opens with their first newly commissioned musical, 101 Dalmatians (16 May a?' 21 June), based on Dodie Smith's iconic story set in the heart of Regent's Park with book by Zinnie Harris and music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge. The production is directed by Timothy Sheader, with puppetry designed and directed by Toby Olié. Also confirmed are Katrina Lindsay (Set and Costume Designer), Liam Steel (Choreographer), Sarah Travis (Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator), Howard Hudson (Lighting Designer) and Tarek Merchant (Musical Director). Casting is by Jill Green, with children's casting by Verity Naughton.
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