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.
Patrolled By Radar, The Moonrise Club and More Set for El Cid, Jan-Feb 2014
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 2, 2014
El Cid presents the best in live Americana, roots, and outlaw country music with its weekly Honky Tonk Hacienda Todays. Jazz Tuesdays-The Moonrise Club on Tuesdays and today January 30 and February 13 brings old time, hot jazz, western swing, and other acoustical iterations from the 20's and 30's to El Cid.
Patrolled By Radar, The Moonrise Club and More Set for El Cid, Jan-Feb 2014
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 30, 2013
El Cid presents the best in live Americana, roots, and outlaw country music with its weekly Honky Tonk Hacienda Thursdays. Jazz Tuesdays-The Moonrise Club on Tuesdays and on Thursday January 30 and February 13 brings old time, hot jazz, western swing, and other acoustical iterations from the 20's and 30's to El Cid.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 27th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson
- Nov 27, 2013
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Wicked' at Sidetrack, three more versions of 'A Christmas Carol,' four radio productions of 'It's A Wonderful Life,' BET's original 'dancesical,' Davenport's, the 'Black Nativity' and sing-a-long 'Grease' films, the Bar Show and more!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 30th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson
- Oct 30, 2013
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Big local openings ('Miss Saigon,' 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'Mary Poppins'), holiday fare like Menken's 'A Christmas Carol,' the return of 'We Three Lizas' and more, season announcements from MTC and LOW, plus the Season Of Concern CD and a BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards deadline!
BWW Interviews: Gillian Austin Talks PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's Costumes
by David Clarke
- Sep 2, 2013
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, or the ultimate party bus, is headed towards Houston. With our ears to the ground we can hear the faint pulse of the poppy disco beats filling Denver audiences with joy. Soon the splashy, feel good musical will be mirthfully leaving Houston audiences dancing in the aisles. Last week, while the bus was stopped in San Francisco I chatted with Gillian Austin, the shows' Wardrobe Supervisor, about the amazingly audacious, memorable, and vastly impressive and Tony Award winning costumes, which were designed by Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner who also won an Oscar for their costumes design for the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Winner Of Black Opal 2013 True Beauty Model Search Announced
by Jennifer Diamond
- Aug 5, 2013
Black Opal announced Triveni Ravi as the winner of its 2013 True Beauty Model Search. Chosen from over 400 applicants and 3 finalists, 19-year-old Ravi is a nursing student from Los Angeles, California.
Selected by a prestigious panel of judges from the beauty and entertainment fields; all applicants were evaluated based on essays, community service involvement, educational aspiration and a photo of themselves representing Black Opal's True Beauty. The panel of judges included such luminaries from the beauty and entertainment worlds: singer/songwriter and VH1's Love & Hip Hop cast member and R&B singer Olivia; Celebrity Make-up artist Frank Guyton; Noted and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Cheryl Burgess; Celebrity Hairstylist Eric Bland; Style Network's Chicagolicious cast member Valencia; and Celebrity Fashion Stylist Andre Austin.
CMT's Steve Austin to Host 'Ask Me Anything', 7/19
by Caryn Robbins
- Jul 18, 2013
Steve Austin, host of CMT's hit series REDNECK ISLAND, will take to Reddit's popular AMA (Ask Me Anything) forum to chat with fans. Reddit is a popular interactive community with more than 3.5 million users.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 10th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jul 10, 2013
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Summer Birthday Showtune Blowout, 'The Last Five Years,' 'A Chorus Liine,' 'Whistle Down The Wind,' the casts of 'The Color Purple' and 'Next To Normal,' three new shows announced by Broadway In Chicago, and more!
BWW Reviews: Stale Aesthetics Mar Strong Performances in Austin Lyric Opera's FAUST
by Jeff Davis
- Apr 26, 2013
It's the timeless quality of the tale that have inspired director Bernard Uzan to set his production of Faust, first produced at Arizona Opera in 2011 and now re-staged for Austin Lyric Opera, in modern times. Unfortunately, despite the impeccable performances of the incredible cast, the tone and visuals of the production distract from Gounod's masterpiece rather than enhancing it.
Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 4/8
by BWW Special Coverage
- Apr 12, 2013
If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 8!
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