Rehearsals begin Monday, January 13 in New York for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece LES MISERABLES, which returns to Broadway beginning Saturday, March 1 at the Imperial Theatre. The official opening night for LES MISERABLES is Sunday, March 23. The cast of the new LES MIZ features Ramin Karimloo (West End and current acclaimed Toronto star of LES MISERABLES, and The Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies in London) as Jean Valjean; Will Swenson (Tony Award-nominated star of Broadway's Hair and Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Javert; Caissie Levy (West End and Broadway star of Ghost and Hair and Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked) as Fantine; Nikki M. James (Tony Award winner for The Book of Mormon) as Eponine; Andy Mientus (who captured the hearts of TV viewers with his portrayal of Kyle Bishop on the NBC series 'Smash') as Marius; talented newcomer Charlotte Maltby as Cosette; acclaimed Canadian actor Cliff Saunders (The 39 Steps) as Thenardier; Tony Award-nominee Keala Settle (Hands on a Hardbody) as Madame Thenardier and Kyle Scatliffe, (the West End production of The Scottsboro Boys) as the revolutionary Enjolras.
It is the purpose of THE CLEVELAND CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS to recognize outstanding Cleveland area productions, performers, directors and designers who contributed to the professional theatre scene during the 2013 season. For a listing of the theatres considered for 'Best of' and 'Superior Achievement' awards, go to: clevelandtheaterreviews.com
For the past week, BroadwayWorld has been counting down the final days of 2013 with video tributes to our 13 favorite musical moments of this year. Now that the ball has dropped and 2014 has officially arrived, we shift gears and look ahead to what is to come in 2014. Below, we count-up to the 14 theatrical events of 2014 that we are most excited for!
Greater Cleveland is blessed with a vital theatre scene. It is the purpose of the TIMES THEATRE TRIBUTES to recognize theatrical experiences that, in the view of this reviewer, were excellent and deserve recognition.
GCP Presents: CHRISTMAS CAMARADERIE CONCERT took place last night, December 16, at Rockwood Music Hall, located in Manhattan's Lower East Side (196 Allen St.). BroadwayWorld stopped by for yesterday's sound check and you can check of highlights from inside the final rehearsal below!
GCP Presents: CHRISTMAS CAMARADERIE CONCERT begins at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall, located in Manhattan's Lower East Side (196 Allen St.) , with a reception to follow.
Additional casting was announced today for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece LES MISERABLES, which returns to Broadway beginning Saturday, March 1 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The official opening night for LES MISERABLES is Sunday, March 23.
'Bubble Boy,' the new musical presented by American Theater Group is now playing at Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage. The heartwarming tale is sure to please area audiences with original musical numbers and a very talented cast.
Back in The Day, musical theatre producers would hone their Broadway-hopeful plays in "tryout towns" like New Haven, Philadelphia and Baltimore before staging the full production for the scrutiny of New York audiences and critics.
'SING FOR A CURE', a concert benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness, will feature the talents of Ciara Renee (Big Fish), Libby Servais (Wicked, Lysistrata Jones), Jason Lee Garrett (Big Fish, Evita), Chris McCarrell (The Bubble Boy Musical), Kennedy Caughell (American Idiot), Jillian Kates (Wicked), Jamal Shuriah (American Idiot), Sam Bolen (Encores' Gentlemen...Blondes, It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman), Hannah Rose, Shelby Bartelstein, and Andrew Garrett Karl.
'SING FOR A CURE', a concert benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness, will feature the talents of Ciara Renee (Big Fish), Libby Servais (Wicked, Lysistrata Jones), Jason Lee Garrett (Big Fish, Evita), Chris McCarrell (The Bubble Boy Musical),Kennedy Caughell (American Idiot), Jillian Kates (Wicked), Jamal Shuriah (American Idiot), Sam Bolen (Encores' Gentlemen...Blondes, It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman), Hannah Rose, Shelby Bartelstein, and Andrew Garrett Karl. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the performers in rehearsal!
Cinco Paul's newest project, 'Bubble Boy,' a new musical is being produced by American Theater group and will premiere at Union County Arts Center's Hamilton Stage in November.
'SING FOR A CURE', a concert benefiting Breast Cancer Awareness, will feature the talents of Ciara Renee (Big Fish), Libby Servais (Wicked, Lysistrata Jones), Jason Lee Garrett (Big Fish, Evita), Chris McCarrell (The Bubble Boy Musical), Kennedy Caughell (American Idiot), Jillian Kates (Wicked), Jamal Shuriah (American Idiot), Sam Bolen (Encores' Gentlemen...Blondes, It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman), Hannah Rose, Shelby Bartelstein, and Andrew Garrett Karl.
Very Intense Productions and Your Theatrics | Jeremy Youett and Jacob Harvey present RSO FEST, a series of concerts showcasing the scores of three new musicals by composer Ryan Scott Oliver. RSO FEST launches at New York's premier Supper Club, 54 Below (254 West 54th Street, NYC), tonight October 7th with 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (produced in association with Tony Award winning producer John Johnson), followed by Darling on Monday November 4 (produced in association with Grammy Award winner Kurt Deutsch and Sh-k-boom) and finallyJasper in Deadland completing the trilogy on Monday November 18 (produced in association with Prospect Theatre Company).
Very Intense Productions and Your Theatrics | Jeremy Youett and Jacob Harvey will present RSO FEST, a series of concerts showcasing the scores of three new musicals by composer Ryan Scott Oliver. RSO FEST will launch at New York's premier Supper Club, 54 Below (254 West 54th Street, NYC), on October 7th with 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (produced in association with Tony Award winning producer John Johnson), followed by Darling on Monday November 4 (produced in association with Grammy Award winner Kurt Deutsch and Sh-k-boom) and finallyJasper in Deadland completing the trilogy on Monday November 18 (produced in association with Prospect Theatre Company).
SUMMER OF '42, featuring a book by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster, is now playing at Bucks County Playhouse through August 11. Check out a first look at the production, and go behind the scenes with Foster below!
The newest musical to grace the stage at Bucks County Playhouse is SUMMER OF '42. This musical is based on the novel and 1971 film of the same name. Herman Raucher wrote the novel and screenplay. Hunter Foster (URINETOWN, HANDS ON A HARBODY) wrote the book for this musical and David Kirshenbaum wrote the music and lyrics. Foster also directs this production. SUMMER OF '42 is a coming of age story that reminds audiences about the innocence of youth. SUMMER OF '42 is a heartfelt story, and Bucks County Playhouse's production of this show is full of heart, humor, and heartbreak.
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) presents the musical Summer of '42, featuring a book by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster (Little Shop of Horrors) and music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum (Vanities).
The cast of Bucks County Playhouse's SUMMER OF '42, featuring a book by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster, has entered rehearsals in preparationg for the production's opening night, set for July 25. Check out a first look below!
