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Prior to the Broadway production of RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles which is now playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City, the 2009 Los Angeles premiere engagement at the Pantages Theatre experienced a critical and audience reception like none other; virtually selling out the entire engagement and playing to packed houses nightly.
After a breif hiatus, ROCK OF AGES re-opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway last night, March 24. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The production moved houses to make way for RAIN, which had to vacate it's home at the Neil Simon Theatre to accommodate Catch Me If You Can. Check out this video of the cast rocking out at curatin call!
After a brief hiatus, ROCK OF AGES re-opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway on March 24. Just released is this cute promo as the show (which closed just 3 months ago) asks to be considered for a Best Revival of a Musical Tony nomination (for which you must be closed for 3 years). The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The official Tony rules on the subject are listed below.
The Cold War turns hot in Cole Porter's final Broadway musical SILK STOCKINGS, a sly and sophisticated musical version of the classic film Ninotchka, to be presented by 42nd Street Moon. Low-priced previews run May 4, 5 and 6, with the opening on Saturday May 7. The show will run through May 22 at the Eureka Theatre.
The tour of the current smash hit Broadway production of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to PlayhouseSquare May 3 through 15.
RAIN cast members Steve Landes, Joey Curatolo, Joe Bithorn and Ralph Castelli honored The Actor's Fund in a special performance last night, March 27. Proceeds from the added performance got directly to The Actor's Fun to aid entertainment people in need. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.
ROCK OF AGES opened on April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre to critical acclaim, following an off Broadway engagement in the fall of 2008. The Broadway production was nominated for Five 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and New Line Records released the Original Broadway Cast Recording in July 2009, featuring 28 songs from the show. The New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. film of the musical, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray), was originally scheduled to be released in 2011. As previously reported, a new release date has now been set for the film: June 1, 2012.
New Village Arts, Carlsbad's award-winning, professional theatre is very proud to announce its Tenth Season. This will be NVA's biggest season ever, with eight full productions, NVA's first musical and two local premieres. Over the past nine seasons, NVA has established itself as one of the most important mid-sized theatres in San Diego, producing over 40 highly acclaimed productions, including a world-premiere holiday show, multiple regional and local premieres, unforgettable American and world classics, the intense work of Sam Shepard and the popular FREE Shakespeare in the Park. New Village Arts honors that history in Season 10 and introduces some exciting new traditions for North County, by selecting shows that honor the history of the company, recognize the amazing current growth and give an intriguing glimpse into the future. All of the plays take us on an adventure - into growing up, learning about love and loss and celebrating the power of the human soul.
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
Locking in the theatrical treasure that is the long running multi Tony-Award® winning musical is the dynamic international hit, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL. Broadway Across America-Fort Lauderdale continues its long time tradition of providing local theater-goers with the best of current and classical musical theater showstoppers to celebrate the 20th Anniversary 2011-2012 subscription season presented by Florida Theatrical Association in association with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
After a breif hiatus, ROCK OF AGES re-opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway last night, March 24. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The production moved houses to make way for RAIN, which had to vacate it's home at the Neil Simon Theatre to accommodate Catch Me If You Can. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the curtain call and brings you photo coverage below!
ROCK OF AGES opened on April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre to critical acclaim, following an off Broadway engagement in the fall of 2008. The Broadway production was nominated for Five 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and New Line Records released the Original Broadway Cast Recording in July 2009, featuring 28 songs from the show. The New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. film of the musical, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray), was originally scheduled to be released in 2011. As previously reported, a new release date has now been set for the film: June 1, 2012.
After a breif hiatus, ROCK OF AGES reopens at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway tonight, March 24. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The production moved houses to make way for RAIN, which had to vacate it's home at the Neil Simon Theatre to accommodate Catch Me If You Can.
The New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. film of the musical, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray), was originally scheduled to be released in 2011. However, according to Variety, a release date has now been set for the film: June 1, 2012.
That 'one, singular sensation' - A CHORUS LINE - which wowed audiences and raked in awards with its 1975 premiere and reclaimed its place in Broadway's heart with a new production in 2006, comes to NJPAC's Prudential Hall from April 26th to May 1st.
The producers of RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway announced today that a new block of tickets is now on sale for the hit show, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Tickets for RAIN range from $25 - $120 (including a $1.50 facility fee) and can be purchased by visiting the Brooks Atkinson box office (256 W 47th St), online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or calling 877-250-2929. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7PM; Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM with a 2pm matinee on Wednesday and Saturday; Sunday at 3PM. Although RAIN is an open-ended engagement on Broadway, tickets are now on sale through January 1, 2012.
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM.
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM.
New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM.
Recognized for their lush orchestration and power balladry REO Speedwagon will rock the Van Wezel on Thursday, March 17 at 8:00 pm, following their spring training appearance for the Pirates vs. Orioles game at 1:05 pm.
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