Broadway has a lot to be thankful for this year, with 41 productions having opened in 2013 and two more to go before the end of the season. Below, we bring you a classic Thanksgiving table tradition--Broadway style. In the special feature below, BroadwayWorld brings you entries from over 60 of Broadway's brightest stars, who have shared what they are most thankful for this year.
Find out why Broadway's elite will be counting their blessings this holiday season below!
Find out why Broadway's elite will be counting their blessings this holiday season below!
It's an exciting holiday theatre season in Toronto, with lots of great options for children and grown ups alike! One option which is bound to appeal to people of all ages is the classic tale of ANNIE - being presented by Young People's Theatre and starring newcomer Jenny Weisz in the iconic role.
You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't know the story of Annie (or it's timeless tunes such as 'Tomorrow', 'Hard Knock Life' and 'Maybe') but it's been a long time since Toronto had a professional production on stage in the city. In the iconic role is newcomer Jenny Weisz, and 'Annie' marks her very first professional gig after graduating from Theatre Sheridan this past year. BWW sat down to talk with her about playing the famous little redheaded girl, reaching her dream of performing with YPT and her musical theatre influence.
It's an exciting holiday theatre season in Toronto, with lots of great options for children and grown ups alike! One option which is bound to appeal to people of all ages is the classic tale of ANNIE - being presented by Young People's Theatre and starring newcomer Jenny Weisz in the iconic role.
No version of Annie is complete without the villainous Miss Hannigan and Rooster - the characters who stand between Annie and her future happiness. In this new production, they're played by real life husband and wife Louise Pitre and Joe Matheson - who are teaming up to sink their teeth into the despicable (yet very funny) duo. Louise spoke with BWW about playing the villain, her experiences with Young People's Theatre and the enduring power of Annie:
Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a heads up for the altered Broadway schedule for the week of Thanksgiving 2013. All information is subject to change without notice. Check with the box office or ticketing company for the most-up-to-date information.
The task of wrapping up a musical involving Ugandan warlords, closeted Mormons, and amphibious fornication might prove to be rough for the average lyricist - but SOUTH PARK masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone have done it nicely with the THE BOOK OF MORMON's 11 o'clock performance of 'Tomorrow is a Latter Day,' and the infamous anthem 'I Believe.' As do KINKY BOOTS' flashy footwear-driven 'Raise You Up/Just Be,' proving everyone loves a good drag queen in six-inch heels, or PIPPIN's big reveal in 'Finale/Magic Shows and Miracles.'
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Sting's 'The Last Ship' and the Broadway In Chicago spring season, 'Oz' in 3D, updates on TV's 'The Sound Of Music' and 'Glee,' plus Groff at Ravinia, 'Lanyard Skynerd' at Martyrs, a road trip 'Ragtime' and more!
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts has announced another thrilling line-up of top-quality productions of Broadway shows for their 2013-2014 season in Kenner's Rivertown District. The Main Stage season and holiday add-on shows for 2013 - 2014 are as follows:
The Chattanooga Theatre Centre celebrated and honored volunteers both onstage and behind the scenes for the 2012-2013 season at the Miss Annie Awards held Saturday, August 17, at the CTC. Musicals took top billing at the awards, with the rock musical Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson taking 10 Miss Annie awards including Outstanding Musical production and Outstanding Stagedoor production. Legally Blonde received five Miss Annie awards and Cabaret was awarded four. Legally Blonde and Cabaret tied for Audience Favorite Spotlight production. The drama A Doll's House won six awards and was named Outstanding Spotlight Production.
