Hugh Jackman Reveals First Tidbits on THE GREATEST SHOWMAN at CinemaCon
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 30, 2017
During his appearance at today's CinemaCon, Hugh Jackman debuted footage from his highly anticipated musical film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. Speaking to an audience of theater owners, the Tony winner explained, 'This movie is about taking risks...and that is what is going to propel this business.'
DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt and More to Appear on This Week's THEATER TALK
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 29, 2017
This week's THEATER TALK welcomes three of the cast members of the new, thoroughly original Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen - Ben Platt (Evan Hansen), Rachel Bay Jones (Heidi Hansen, Evan's single mother), and Jennifer Laura Thompson (Cynthia Murphy, another key character).
RAGTIME, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and More Set for Berkeley Playhouse's 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 27, 2017
Berkeley Playhouse Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy and Producing Artistic Director Kimberly Dooley announced today that the 10th anniversary season of the award-winning theater company for all ages includes an East Bay premiere, its first staging of an acclaimed American musical, and a return of one of the biggest hits in the company's 10-year history.
The Woodruff School ACE Music Theater Program Announces Cast for Spring Production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 21, 2017
The Woodruff School ACE Music Theater Program has its cast completed for their spring production of James and the Giant Peach JR. Produced with special permission from Music Theatre International, Based on one of Roald Dahl's most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this 'masterpeach' of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. The musical will open April. 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2017 (all shows 7pm). Each show will be open with a red carpet for all guests 45 minutes before each show. There will be a press preview April 4th from 2:30-4:30pm.
Paul Sparks Will Join Hugh Jackman in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Movie
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 10, 2017
Broadway vet Paul Sparks has joined the cast of Michael Gracey's upcoming musical film Greatest Showman, according to Deadline. He joins a cast of stars included Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya.
Stephen Schwartz Will Receive ASCAP's Founders Award
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 8, 2017
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will present legendary composer Stephen Schwartz with its prestigious Founders Award at its 32nd annual ASCAP Screen Music Awards on Tuesday, May 16. The exclusive, invitation-only gala celebrates ASCAP's top film, television and videogame composers of 2016 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA.
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