Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in association with Michael James presents Chess at the intimate, 50-seat setting of No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood (Rogers Park by Morse el stop on Red Line).
The BBC is reporting that according to a new book, ABBA frontmen Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, were once considered for a musical version of Doctor Who spin-off show, Torchwood. The book, 'The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter' , penned by writer Russell T Davies, delves into the process of producing Doctor Who and the spin-off series Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures.
Mamma Mia! Runs at the Hippodrome through Sunday night, Nov. 30
Fans of MAMMA MIA! can become a Super Trouper for the night at one in the West End, while raising money for BBC Children in Need with BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of the hit musical at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Wednesday November 18.
Fans of MAMMA MIA! can become a Super Trouper for the night at one in the West End, while raising money for BBC Children in Need with BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of the hit musical at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Wednesday November 18.
The company of Cats in Stockholm is certainly having difficulty keeping the drama confined to the stage, according to a report in Stockholm's The Local yesterday. Backstage, scandal has rocked the company, as one cast member has been targeted for sexual harassment against several of the female performers.
Directed by Lars Rudolfsson and featuring the 50 piece American Theatre Orchestra conducted by Tony Award® winner Paul Gemignani, KRISTINA will be performed in concert for two performances only at Carnegie Hall on September 23 and 24, 2009. This will mark the first presentation in English with lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Herbert Kretzmer.
CHESS IN CONCERT, starring Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Marti Pellow, will be screen in cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland beginning in September.
CHESS IN CONCERT, starring Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Marti Pellow, will be screen in cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland beginning in September.
CHESS IN CONCERT, starring Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Marti Pellow, will be screen in cinemas across the United Kingdom and Ireland beginning in September.
PBS' Great Performances will air a spectacular London concert version of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' 1986 cult musical CHESS as CHESS IN CONCERT on tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 17th at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings).
Idina Menzel's official website is announcing that the upcoming Chess in Concert cd is now available in a limited edition for pre-order on-line.
Gossip maven Liz Smith has written about the hoped for, but unplanned sequel to the mega hit big screen musical Mamma Mia! in her recent column on WowOWow.com.
Royal Albert Hall's CHESS IN CONCERT, originally presented May 12-13 2008 is set to air on PBS stations this June.
The UK Telegraph's Mandrake reports that Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus is not happy with the rumored plan for a MAMMA MIA! movie sequel, 'It wouldn't work,' the Swedish musician told the reporter at a party at the Café de Paris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit West End show that inspired the film.
Chess certainly has a checkered past. When I got the press release that the wonderful Winters Lane Productions headquartered at the cute little space in Building Q (what a location for Avenue Q) at Catonsville Community College would be staging a concert version I immediately circled it on my calendar. And when I noticed Shawn Doyle would be returning to the stage for this version, I anticipated this would be something not to be missed.
Theater News from Broadway and the Baltimore/Washington Region
Air dates have not yet been set, but Wicked's Idina Menzel and Rent's Adam Pascal will join Great Performances favorite Josh Groban in a spectacular London concert revival of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' 1986 cult musical Chess, this summer on Great Performances (check local listings). Presented by THIRTEEN in 5.1 digital surround sound on PBS HD, and featuring diamond-sharp lyrics by Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King), the hit-filled production ('One Night in Bangkok,' 'I Know Him So Well,' 'The Anthem') was recorded in performance at Royal Albert Hall. 'A fantastic night' proclaimed musiccomh.com, while thestage.co asked 'Is there an original pop musical stuffed with better melodies?' neatly echoing Time's initial 1988 assessment: 'One of the best rock scores ever produced.' Adding to the excitement is the 50-piece City of London Philharmonic, led by David Firman, and the 100-voice West End Chorus.
Mamma Mia! The Movie is hosting a virtual conga line that stretches worldwide online. There are already over 1000 participants. You simply insert your photo and join the other 'conga dancers', it is a fun way to be your very own 'Dancing Queen'.
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