Brian Yorkey News

Popular Broadway leading lady and GLEE notable Idina Menzel shares details of her health regimen, beauty secrets, favorite foods and more as part of a health-focused new interview, also finding the time to touch upon her legendary association with international musical mega-hit WICKED and preview her upcoming theatrical return in IF/THEN all the while.

Advance tickets for a selection of seats to the highly anticipated new Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN starring Idina Menzel available only to American Express cardholders are now up for grabs according to a new announcement

Two musically propulsive new promotional spots for the highly anticipated new Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN have been released in anticipated of the show's out-of-town tryout in Washington, D.C., featuring headliner Idina Menzel belting a brilliantly booming new tune from the contemporary score for the show.

Popular Tony Award-winning Broadway headliner and GLEE notable Idina Menzel stars in the new Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN and a peek behind the scenes of a new group photo shoot has been revealed following a first look at the ensemble of the show in costume all together for the first time earlier today.

The introductory promotional photo of the principal ensemble of the highly anticipated new Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN is now available to view, featuring headliner Idina Menzel as well as co-stars Anthony Rapp, LaChanze and more in a genial group shot.

On Twitter Watch, Ryann Redmond wrote ' If/Then, the upcoming world premiere musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creative team behind Next To Normal, Tom Kitt (music), Brian Yorkey (book and lyrics), and Michael Greif(director), will make its world premiere engagement in Washington, D.C. before moving on to Broadway. If/Then will play Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) in spring 2014, beginning preview performances on Tuesday, March 4, and officially opening on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Earlier this year, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook, in keeping with American Songbook's tradition of honoring great composers and lyricists, welcomed IF/THEN composers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. The March 1st program featured Kitt & Yorkey, joined by leading lady Idina Menzel, who previewed two songs from the show- 'Here I Go' and 'Learn to Live Without' and you can check out the flashback of our coverage from the special night below! The company of If/Then features Joe Cassidy (Working), Miguel Cervantes (American Idiot, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Curtis Holbrook (West Side Story, Xanadu), Stephanie Klemons (In The Heights), Tyler McGee (Ghost), Ryann Redmond (Bring It On), Joe Aaron Reid (Catch Me If You Can) and Ann Sanders (Leap of Faith) and stars Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon, Jenn Colella, Jason Tam, and Tamika Lawrence. On the verge of turning 40, Elizabeth (Menzel) moves back to New York City, the ultimate city of possibility, intent on a fresh start - new home, new friends, and hopes for a resurgent career. But even in her carefully planned new life, the smallest decision or most random occurrence will impact her world in ways she never dreamt possible. Set against the ever-shifting landscape of modern day Manhattan, If/Then is a romantic and original new musical about how choice and chance collide and how we learn to love the fallout.'

Slow Burn Theatre Company of West Boca is already known for having a penchant for the dark and slightly off-centered musical and has enjoyed a few mostly successful seasons with hits such as Side Show and Sweeney Todd. With a cast of strong local singer-actors, the company breathes life into this challenging piece in such a way that we forget about its technical rigors and are taken on an emotional rollercoaster.

Idina Menzel has taken to Facebook to release a new crop of rehearsal shots from the Broadway-bound IF/THEN. Below, check out photos featuring cast members Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, Jenn Colella and more!

Earlier this year, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook, in keeping with American Songbook's tradition of honoring great composers and lyricists, welcomed IF/THEN composers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. The March 1st program featured Kitt & Yorkey, joined by leading lady Idina Menzel, who previewed two songs from the show- 'Here I Go' and 'Learn to Live Without' and you can check out the flashback below!

Below, get a first listen to the song 'If' from IF/THEN sung by Idina Menzel & Tyler McGee, with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey!

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 promotes 'The Last Ship' live, 'Once' impresses, a round-up of Halloween performances like 'Living Dead,' 'Zombie Prom,' Team Starkid and multiple 'Rocky Horror' shows, plus the Chicago Cabaret Professionals gala and more!

Tickets for American Idiot, West Side Story, STOMP, Mamma Mia!, Blue Man Group, and Hal Holbrook In Mark Twain Tonight! at the National Theatre go on sale Monday, October 28.

Experience the passion of Paris as Louise Pitre marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of legendary French chanteuse, Edith Piaf, with an evening of songs from France's favorite composers, at The Cabaret at the Columbia Club, October 11 & 12, 2013.

Dutch actress Pia Douwes will star in the German premiere of the Brian Yorkey/Tom Kitt musical NEXT TO NORMAL, due to open in Furth tonight, October 11th.

With less than a month until the world premiere of the new Brian Yorkey & Tom Kitt musical IF/THEN in Washington, D.C. starring Broadway superstar and popular screen personality Idina Menzel, the first song from the score of the highly anticipated contemporary musical is now available to hear.

Sting will perform songs from his new album, The Last Ship, for 10 concerts to benefit The Public Theater in their intimate, 260-seat Anspacher Theater continuing through October 9. An evening of music and storytelling with one of the world's most prolific artists, these performances will offer unique insight into the creative process of both his new album. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the concert below!

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!

Louise Pitre's latest accomplishment is the completion of her one-woman show 'On the Rocks- Stirred Not Shaken.' Her show is an autobiographical musical detailing her life thus far- both the ups and the downs. Pitre, with the help of W. Joseph Matheson, wrote original songs for the show. 'On the Rocks' will run from tonight, September 25-28 at Theatre Passe Murialle.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2014 spring season line-up. Supporting Broadway In Chicago's commitment to Chicagoans seeing shows first, the season features four premieres. Coming to Chicago first is the World Premiere Pre-Broadway production of THE LAST SHIP, the U.S. Tour Premiere of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and the North American Premiere ofHEARTBEAT OF HOME, as well as the U.S. Tour Premiere of BUYER AND CELLAR as an off-season special. Also included in the season is GHOST THE MUSICAL, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, PETER & THE STARCATCHERand THE WIZARD OF OZ. The 2014 spring off-season includes: ONCE UPON A DREAM STARRING THE RASCALS, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ALTON BROWN LIVE!, CHICAGO, ROCK OF AGES, ERTH'S DINOSAUR ZOO and MAMMA MIA!.

Today we are talking to uniquely compelling composer and lyricist known for her urbane wit and contemporary sensibility, having contributed music and lyrics to the recent Broadway musicals HIGH FIDELITY, BRING IT ON! and HANDS ON A HARD BODY as well as penning many other original musicals and unique standalone songs over the course of her career, Amanda Green. Discussing her famous musical theatre lineage - her father was legendary theatrical icon Adolph Green and her mother is famous actress Phyllis Newman - and sharing stories from her youth, Green sheds some light on her familial profession of choice and details the finer points of her own songwriting process, particularly insofar as it pertains to her two recent major musicals seen in New York. On that note, Green offers the 411 on the creative process in composing both the rap/pop-infused, high-school-set BRING IT ON! alongside collaborators Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda as well as her work with Phish's Trey Anastasio on the down-home country sounds of HANDS ON A HARD BODY. Additionally, Green previews what we can expect from her upcoming Birdland concert, AMANDA GREEN & FRIENDS, and illuminates some of her sparkling previous work which may make its way into the live show. Plus, looks back on her experiences with the screen-to-stage adaptation of HIGH FIDELITY, imparts hilarious anecdotes about writing for Playboy Magazine, reveals her involvement in the currently on-hold DEBBIE DOES DALLAS movie musical, reflects on her first musical revue and album, PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR MOUTH!, as well as drops hints on her next musical project and much, much more!