Broadway San Jose kicks off its second season with BURN THE FLOOR, hot off its successful run on Broadway. Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one sizzling show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts for one week only September 21-26, 2010. For season ticket information ($120 - $405), the public may call (866) 395-2929 or visit www.BroadwaySanJose.com. Single tickets ($20-$69) on sale August 8, 2010. Broadway San Jose also offers an exclusive President's Club Package which includes prime seating and unique VIP privileges. For information on the President's Club, call 877-690-2929 or visit www.BroadwaySanJose.com. For a sneak peek, visit www.burnthefloor.com.
Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one sizzling show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, for one week only, from September 14 - 19. Tickets are now on sale and are available on-line at tickets.com, stgpresents.org or BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and by calling 877-STG-4TIX (4849) or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm).
Actress Sheridan Smith will depart the West End's LEGALLY BLONDE on October 23, whatsonstage.com reports. Smith, who plays Elle Woods, made the announcement via her twitter account. As previously reported on BroadwayWorld, Jennifer Ellison is being considered to replaced Smith; however, no official announcement has been made.
From George Gershwin's 'Someone to Watch Over Me' to Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' and from Aretha Franklin's 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T' to Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walking,' the international hit musical Respect: A Musical Journey of Women recounts the exciting story of women in the 20th century through Top 40 songs.
On 2 August CBeebies presenters Andy Day and Mike James will bring their much-loved humour to the Rose in their slapstick comedy show Andy and Mike's Big Box of Bananas for 4 - 11 year olds and their entire families.
BURN THE FLOOR, the international touring ballroom dance show that originated in London, will return this summer for a limited West End season at the Shaftesbury Theatre, beginning performances July 21 (prior to an official opening July 26) for a run through Sept. 4. The West End production features special guest stars Brian Fortuna & Ali Bastian.
Burn the Floor, the international touring ballroom dance show that originated in London, will return this summer for a limited West End season at the Shaftesbury Theatre, beginning performances July 21 (prior to an official opening July 26) for a run through Sept. 4. The show recently played Broadway's Longacre Theater for a successful extended run in 2009-2010.
Mark Rylance (Valere), David Hyde Pierce (Elomire) and Joanna Lumley (The Princess) are joined by Stephen Ouimette (Bejart), Lisa Joyce (Marquise-Therese Du Parc), Greta Lee (Dorine), Robert Lonsdale (Rene Du Parc), Michael Milligan (De Brie), Liza Sadovy (Catherine De Brie) and Sally Wingert (Madeleine Bejart) in Matthew Warchus' production of David Hirson's La Bête.
Local playwright Larry McKenna has turned his passion for the music of acclaimed songwriting team Burt Bacharach & Hal David into a new romantic musical comedy, Burt & Me, which is being presented at Act II Playhouse July 6 to Aug. 1 as a season-extra show.
Mark Rylance (Valere), David Hyde Pierce (Elomire) and Joanna Lumley (The Princess) are joined by Stephen Ouimette (Bejart), Lisa Joyce (Marquise-Therese Du Parc), Greta Lee (Dorine), Robert Lonsdale (Rene Du Parc), Michael Milligan (De Brie), Liza Sadovy (Catherine De Brie) and Sally Wingert (Madeleine Bejart) as rehearsals begin for Matthew Warchus' production of David Hirson's La Bête.
Actress Jennifer Ellison is in 'talks and talks' to take on the role of Elle Woods in the West End production of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports. Ellison would replace Sheridan Smith, who is currently playing the role and is to leave in September or October.
The Rose Theatre kick starts the autumn season with Our Town: a community play, celebrating the past, present and future of Kingston. This is followed by the ninth Rose Theatre production, Hay Fever starring Celia Imrie.
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women - the smash-hit girl-power musical on stage at Philadelphia's Society Hill Playhouse - has been extended another seven weeks, to Sunday, June 27. June 27 will also be the closing date of the six-month run of this wildly popular musical.
Mark Rylance (Valere), David Hyde Pierce (Elomire) and Joanna Lumley (The Princess) are joined by Stephen Ouimette (Bejart), Lisa Joyce (Marquise-Therese Du Parc), Greta Lee (Dorine), Robert Lonsdale (Rene Du Parc), Michael Milligan (De Brie), Liza Sadovy (Catherine De Brie) and Sally Wingert (Madeleine Bejart) as rehearsals begin for Matthew Warchus' production of David Hirson's La Bête.
Richard Fleeshman will join the cast of the critically acclaimed Legally Blonde The Musical from 16 June to play Warner Huntington III opposite Sheridan Smith as Elle Woods, Jill Halfpenny as Paulette, Peter Davison as Professor Callahan and Alex Gaumond as Emmett. Fleeshman takes over the role of Warner Huntington III from Duncan James whose final performance will be 14 June 2010. Legally Blonde The Musical, which opened at the Savoy Theatre earlier this year, is currently booking until 20 February 2011.
The West End production of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL will receive its own cast recording, according to a post on the musical's Facebook page on May 21st. The show will be recorded live on June 12, 13, and 14 for a yet-to-be-announced release date.
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Five finalists from 'So You Think You Can Dance' will join the U.S. tour of BURN THE FLOOR. Janette Manrara, Ashleigh Di Lello, Karen Hauer, Ryan Di Lello and RObie Kmetoni will join the tour beginning in Portland, OR on September 7. Hauer and Kmetoni are signed on for the entire tour, the Di Lellos are scheduled through January 2011. Manrara is scheduled through November 2010.
Robbie Kmetoni and Janetta Manrara are set to join the West End cast of Burn The Floor. Kmetoni was the winner on the Australian incarnation of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' and Manrara placed in the Top Ten of the American version.
This Christmas the Rose Theatre will join forces with Broadway producer Bud Martin to present The Three Musketeers, a brand new musical adapted from the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. The Three Musketeers will play at the Rose from 27 November to 2 January, prior to the West End.
This Christmas the Rose Theatre will join forces with Broadway producer Bud Martin to present The Three Musketeers, a brand new musical adapted from the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. The Three Musketeers will play at the Rose from 27 November to the 2 January, prior to the West End.
