Previews begin tomorrow, today, March 20 for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) world premiere of IOWA, a new musical play written by Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Jenny Schwartz (God's Ear, Somewhere Fun), music by Todd Almond (Stage Kiss at PH, Kansas City Choir Boy, The Tempest, On the Levee) and lyrics by Mr. Almond and Ms. Schwartz. Directed by two-time Obie Award winner Ken Rus Schmoll (Red Dog Howls, Middletown, What Once We Felt; next season's Antlia Pneumatica at PH), the musical play will be the fifth production of the theater company's 2014/2015 Season.
Sir Elton John took to Instgram in response to comments made by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in the Italian magazine Panorama on their views against in-vitro fertilization.
Tonight, AMERICAN IDOL XIV revealed the Top 12 finalists, including: Clark Beckham, Joey Cook, Sarina-Joi Crowe, Nick Fradiani, Jax, Tyanna Jones, Qaasim Middleton, Rayvon Owen, Daniel Seavey and Maddie Walker.
Don't miss the debut performance of 'No Apologies,' by EMPIRE's Jussie Smollett and Bryshere 'Yazz' Gray, as well as a Special Appearance by Taraji P. Henson, on AMERICAN IDOL XIV, tonight, March 12, on FOX
Award-winning Polish-German choreographer Patricia Noworol leads her dance theater troupe in a three-day run at New York Live Arts' Theater with the world premiere of Replacement Place. Known for her layered storytelling and provocative productions, Noworol continues to create visually striking, emotionally charged displays of dance-theater and multimedia performances that demand rigor and passion.
Playwrights Horizons has announced casting for IOWA, the world premiere of a new musical play written by Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Jenny Schwartz (God's Ear, Somewhere Fun), music by Todd Almond (Stage Kiss at PH, Kansas City Choir Boy, The Tempest, On the Levee) and lyrics by Mr. Almond and Ms. Schwartz. Directed by two-time Obie Award winner Ken Rus Schmoll (Red Dog Howls, Middletown, What Once We Felt; next season's just-announced Antlia Pneumatica by Anne Washburn at PH), the musical play will be the fifth production of the theater company's 2014/2015 Season.
Today we are talking to one of Broadway's best baritones all about his accomplished career in musical theatre that began nearly 20 years ago with a memorable turn in MISS SAIGON, the thoughtful and debonair Matt Bogart. In addition to looking back at his arrival on Broadway during the mega-musical era, Bogart also comments on subsequent starring roles in Broadway productions ranging from Elton John and Tim Rice's Tony Award-winning AIDA to Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy's THE CIVIL WAR and far beyond. Additionally, Bogart sheds considerable light on projects he has participated in over the years in regional productions and workshops, including THE BAKER'S WIFE, CAMELOT, ACE and more. Most importantly, Bogart offers the full 411 on this weekend's hotly anticipated evening of music from famous rock concept musical CHESS and clues us in on what we can expect from the starry evening, directed by Scott Coulter. Furthermore, Bogart shares stories from the set of SMASH, outlines some of his favorite musical theatre songs to date and details the process in bringing his previous solo albums to fruition along with JAY Records executive producer John Yap, looking ahead to the release of a brand new release set for later this year. All of that, a thorough analysis of participating in 2500 performances of long-running Tony Award-winning Broadway super smash JERSEY BOYS, appearing in the international broadcast and DVD edition of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, memories of the legendary 2002 Kennedy Center Sondheim Celebration and much, much more!
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Musical television series abound! Also special nights for 'Allegro' and 'Reefer Madness,' that Dolphin show at Annoyance, Mercury's 'Addams Family,' a big children's premiere, the return of 'Option Up!' and a surprising, real live 'Beauty!'
In the next all-new episode of EMPIRE, “The Devil Quotes Scripture,” airing Wednesday, Jan. 21 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, the Lyons head to Philadelphia for Bunkie's funeral and get a taste of what their life could have been if Lucious (Terrence Howard) hadn't made it big. Then, Lucious promotes Hakeem's (Bryshere Gray) new relationship with hip-hop star Tianna (guest star Serayah), but tensions rise when another woman tries to catch Hakeem's eye. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. (“Jerry Maguire”) and music legend Gladys Knight guest-star.
For the first time in a decade, SuicideGirls is bringing the sexiest, most fun show on the planet back to the UK! The SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque is unlike any other burlesque act you've seen filled with pop culture references, high energy indie soundtrack and the sexiest choreographed strip teases to make your inner nerd explode with glee. The performance also includes legendary fire performers Arabella and Katherine Suicide and super star DJ Mel Clarke. The show is heading to London for a one stop, epic performance at Electric Ballroom January 10th. Tickets are on sale now at BlackheartBurlesque.com
Courtney Love will star in Todd Almond's new opera KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY, which premieres at Prototype 2015 tonight, January 8, 2015 and runs through the 17th.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: DYING FOR IT, 'HAM' and KANSAS CITY CHOIR BOY begin tonight in New York City!
For the first time in a decade, SuicideGirls is bringing the sexiest, most fun show on the planet back to the UK! The SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque is unlike any other burlesque act you've seen filled with pop culture references, high energy indie soundtrack and the sexiest choreographed strip teases to make your inner nerd explode with glee. The performance also includes legendary fire performers Arabella and Katherine Suicide and super star DJ Mel Clarke. The show is heading to London for a one stop, epic performance at Electric Ballroom January 10th. Tickets are on sale now at BlackheartBurlesque.com
This holiday season, Kristin Marting, Kim Whitener, and Beth Morrison are making their lists and checking them twice. In mid-January, they'll be producing seven separate shows over ten days as part of PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre/Now, a festival of opera-theatre and music-theatre. While PROTOTYPE is only in its third year, it has already established itself as the crucible for contemporary opera and theater in New York City. BWW sat down with the three co-producers at HERE, PROTOTYPE'S epicenter, to chat about each of the upcoming festival's unique offerings.
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