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'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 26th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 27, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Ring Of Fire' opens, 'Road Show' readies, 'Gypsy' and 'Chicago' thrive, 'Carnival' prepares, 'Queenie Pie' reschedules, Boho brings the Mozart, plus the new musicals 'Period Piece' and 'Shining Lives,' and more!

Old Library Theatre to Stage GYPSY, Begin. 3/7
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 20, 2014


Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, OLD LIBRARY THEATRE, announces performance dates for Gypsy. The production is directed by Scott Hart with Musical Direction by Anthony Bevilacqua, and Choreography by Amy Shera. Produced by Julie Galorenzo, Assistant Choreography / Producing by Tomas Ruiz, Stage Management by David Mannarino and Assistant Stage Management by Regina Novicky. Starring Fran Leonardis, Erik O'Connell and Maggie Biedenkapp. Featuring Alex Hartman, Maya Karp, Sarah Lepre, Andy Calderone, Sivan Kaynar Kissinger, Evie Turner-Salerno, Tara Kulbatski, Adelaide Prekopa, Zachary Petzinger, Jack McAvoy, Sonny Leonardis, Eric Parkin, Tom Winkler, Kate Revell, Lou Ann Salkin, Luisa Fuentes, Vinnie Plantamura, Clyde Johnson, Anthony Tessitore, Eliza Prekopa, Adriana Gambo, Ilan Fitterman, Ellen Collins and Allison Beckley.

BWW Reviews: Not Your Usual Mama: GYPSY Ignites
by Misha Davenport - Feb 19, 2014


Louise Pitre delivers an iconic performance unlike nothing you've ever seen in Chicago Shakespeare's 'Gypsy'

Viva Broadway to Host WEST SIDE STORY Screening with Rita Moreno, 2/23
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2014


The Broadway League's Viva Broadway and the United Palace of Cultural Arts in Washington Heights are hosting a conversation with Rita Moreno and a screening of West Side Story. The event will take place as part of 'Sunday Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda' on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at United Palace Theatre on 175th Street and Broadway. Doors open at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm stage show and 5:30pm screening.

Simon Callow, Arthur Laurents, Sue Prideaux and More Make Shortlist for 2014 Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2014


Today, the shortlist is announced for the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography, now in its sixth year -- the contenders are...

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/14- WEST SIDE STORY
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2014


Today in 1980, the first Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY opened at the Minskoff Theatre, where it ran for 333 performances. West Side Story is an American musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and conception and choreography by Jerome Robbins. It was inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Bernstein's score for the musical has become extremely popular; it includes 'Something's Coming', 'Maria', 'America', 'Somewhere', 'Tonight', 'Jet Song', 'I Feel Pretty', 'A Boy Like That', 'One Hand, One Heart', 'Gee, Officer Krupke' and 'Cool'.

BWW Interviews: Leslie Uggams Talks about Her Upcoming Concert at Bucks County Playhouse
by Kelli Curtin - Feb 14, 2014


Leslie Uggams will be gracing the stage at Bucks County Playhouse with her concert, AN EVENING WITH LESLIE UGGAMS. Uggams is best known for her role Kizzy in the 1977 mini-series, ROOTS, as well as many stage roles including Georgina in HALLELUJAH, BABY! According to Bucks County Playhouse audiences can expect "a variety of her classic, signature songs in an evening audiences won't forget." I had a chance to speak with Uggams about her concert as well as some of her most memorable roles.

Kevin Whately and Lara Pulver in Talks to Join Chichester's GYPSY, Fall 2014
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2014


According to the Daily Mail, Kevin Whately and Lara Pulver are in talks to join the cast of GYPSY, led by Imelda Staunton as Rose at the Chichester Festival Theatre this October. Whately would play Herbie, Rose's love interest and manager, and Pulver would star as Louise Hovick, a.k.a. Gypsy Rose Lee. The production will be directed by Jonathan Kent.

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Chicago Shakespeare's GYPSY with Louise Pitre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2014


Chicago Shakespeare Theater CST) presents Gypsy at CST's Courtyard Theater, running now through March 23), directed by CST Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin and starring Tony Award nominee Louise Pitre as Rose. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Louise Pitre and More in Chicago Shakespeare's GYPSY
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2014


Chicago Shakespeare Theater CST) presents Gypsy at CST's Courtyard Theater, running now through March 23), directed by CST Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin and starring Tony Award nominee Louise Pitre as Rose. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Interviews: Matt Shingledecker Talks his Role as Fiyero in WICKED
by Kathy Strain - Feb 11, 2014


Matt Shingledecker has been performing most of his life and loving every minute of it. From the time he got his first paying show at age 16, Matt has been hooked. Matt is currently playing Fiyero in the touring company of Wicked and has been loving every minute of it. Broadway World caught up with Matt not too long ago and he shared his feelings about his new role as Fiyero and what led up to this moment.

Kim Criswell Stars as Ethel Merman in MERMAN'S APPRENTICE Reading at the Landor Theatre, Now thru 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2014


Merman's Apprentice, a new musical fable with Book and Lyrics by Stephen Cole (Inventing Mary Martin, After the Fair, The Night of the Hunter, The Road to Qatar!) and Music by David Evans (Birds of Paradise, Children's Letters to God) has been chosen to be the opening show as part of London's Landor Theatre's 'From Page to Stage Festival' today, February 11th and 12th at 7:30pm.

WEST SIDE STORY Opens Tonight at Calgary's Southern Alberta Jubilee Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2014


The tour smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Calgary! WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium tonight, February 11, 2014.

BWW Interviews: Q & A with PHANTOM'S Linda Balgord
by Elee Schrock - Feb 10, 2014


BrodwayWorld interviews 'The Phantom of the Opera' tour's, Linda Balgord.

Chicago Shakespeare Kicks Off Sondheim Double Bill, GYPSY and ROAD SHOW, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2014


Chicago Shakespeare Theater CST) presents an unprecedented pairing of productions that will illuminate the work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim: Gypsy (CST's Courtyard Theater, today, February 6-March 23) and Road Show (Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, March 13-May 4), both directed by CST Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin.

Barbra Streisand to Appear on THE TODAY SHOW this Friday
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 3, 2014


Stage and screen legend Barbra Streisand is set to appear on this Friday's edition of NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, BroadwayWorld has confirmed.

Kim Criswell to Star as Ethel Merman in MERMAN'S APPRENTICE Reading at the Landor Theatre, Feb 11-13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014


Merman's Apprentice, a new musical fable with Book and Lyrics by Stephen Cole (Inventing Mary Martin, After the Fair, The Night of the Hunter, The Road to Qatar!) and Music by David Evans (Birds of Paradise, Children's Letters to God) has been chosen to be the opening show as part of London's Landor Theatre's 'From Page to Stage Festival' on February 11th and 12th at 7:30pm. There will be an additional presentation for industry professionals on Feb. 13th at 2:30pm at The Concert Artistes' Association at 20 Bedford Street, London WC2E 9HP.

BWW Reviews: Let CMPAC Entertain You with GYPSY
by Melissa Giordano - Jan 24, 2014


Creative Ministries Performing Arts Centre's (CMPAC) latest musical, Gypsy, is certainly one for the books. The Ronald R. Green III directed production boasts a great cast and a well told story. This classic piece runs through February 9th at the Oakdale, Long Island, venue.

Park Theatre Announces New Season, Including DO I HEAR A WALTZ?
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 20, 2014


Opening the programme in the Park200 is Charles Court's production of the seldom performed Rogers/Sondheim musical Do I Hear A Waltz?. The seasons continues with Engine House's production of Bomber's Moon, written by celebrated screenwriter William Ivory (Made in Dagenham, Burton and Taylor), and is completed by the world premiere of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, a tale of revenge set in the Wild West, adapted by Jethro Compton from the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson.

GYPSY Plays CM Performing Arts Center, Now thru 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2014


Let CM Performing Arts Center 'entertain you' with the musical GYPSY!

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