A friendly reminder! Rehearsals begin on Monday, January 18th for Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, a new production that presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work. SHUFFLE ALONG will star six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award-winners Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter, and Tony Award-nominees Brandon Victor Dixon and Joshua Henry.
American Theater Company (ATC) presents the world premiere of Bruise Easy by Dan LeFranc,now through Feb. 14, 2016. Directed by Joanie Schultz, Bruise Easy is ATC's second collaboration with LeFranc, a writer on Showtime's 2015 Golden Globe-winning drama The Affair and playwright of ATC's blockbuster world premiere The Big Meal-which went on to an extended off-Broadway run at Playwrights Horizons. Single tickets for Bruise Easy range from $43-$48 and are available by calling the ATC box office at 773-409-4125, or visiting www.atcweb.org.
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present A Chorus Line, Feb. 16-28. Tickets for the Ordway produced musical start at $37 and can be purchasedhere. A Chorus Line is sponsored by U.S. Bank.
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present A Chorus Line, Feb. 16-28. Tickets for the Ordway produced musical start at $37 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in-person at the Ordway ticket office.
During last night's first “Nomination Gala” on TELEMUNDO's new Sunday night reality show “Gran Hermano” (Big Brother), host Giselle Blondet revealed the names of the three housemates that are nominated for eviction.
Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) announced today that Becky Benaroya has bequeathed the collection that she and her late husband Jack Benaroya carefully assembled during their 70 years of marriage. The collection of 225 works includes Northwestern and international studio art glass along with important paintings and sculptures by renowned regional artists. The gift, announced on Mrs. Benaroya's 93rd birthday, includes a contribution for the construction of a new 7,390 square-foot gallery addition in which to present the collection, an endowment fund for its care, and funds for a dedicated curator. The contribution to support the gift totals nearly $14 million. TAM's expanding collection further establishes the Pacific Northwest as the nation's art glass epicenter.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced that Joseph Vecsey is back again to host the ALL STAR COMEDY SHOW, A SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT WITH DANTE NERO & CHRIS CLARKE on Friday, February 12 at 8 pm.
New York City Ballet will present the fourth installation of its acclaimed Art Series initiative during the Company's 2016 Winter Season. Launched in 2013, the New York City Ballet Art Series features annual collaborations between NYCB and contemporary visual artists who create original works for exhibition at the Company's home, the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
The Chicagoland theater world showed its strength last night, when the musical productions "American Idiot," "Billy Elliot" and "Les Miserables," and plays like "Direct from Death Row the Scottsboro Boys" and "The Glass Protege," took home top honors at the sixth annual BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration, held from 7-10 pm at The Call nightclub in the Andersonville neighborhood.
Lovers of Italian theater lovers won't have to wait until 4th annual IN SCENA! ITALIAN THEATER FESTIVAL NY premieres in May. Beginning February 4th, Kairos Italy Theater (KIT), the preeminent Italian theater company in New York, will present IN SCENA! WINTER. The program will feature encore performances from two past festivals: Francesco Foti's NUOIRC NUIORC (seen in 2013) and Compagnia Ragli's ITALY HAS RISEN by Rosario Mastrota (seen in 2014). Performances run through February 7th at Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside (647 Columbus Avenue between 91st & 92nd Streets). Tickets are $15, $12 seniors and students, at www.kitheater.com and at www.inscenany.com.
In the television category of Awards or Event Special, Tony Award winner Derek McLane received two nominations, including his work as production designer for the 2015 OSCARS and NBC's THE WIZ LIVE.
Thriller Films have managed to entice European celebs Micaela Shaeffer, Tom Barcal, Sabine Petzl, and Zachi Noy into appearing in their upcoming comedy EuroClub.
As 2015 comes to a close, BroadwayWorld takes one last look at this season's brightest moments before the curtain comes down, showcasing what readers - and audiences - loved most. Below, check out the curtain call highlights on Broadway from 2015!
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Chicago Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
Elsinore County which is now in its 5th season, received two New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominations for their production of last season's Pretty Babies including a win for Dan McVey as Best Supporting Actor. The ensemble cast of yeah, I met a girl is lead by Stacey Roca who had a recurring role as Rachel on the UK series The Office staring Ricky Gervais; she also played Katrina Howard in Waking the Dead (BBC). yeah, I met a girl is being produced by the critically acclaimed Elsinore County Theater Company who previously produced the plays Elsinore County (The Lion Theatre/Theatre Row), Julio! (The Kraine Theater), Pretty Babies (13th Street Rep) and Gin & Milk (FringeNYC).
She plays the repressed Principal Mullins on stage but in a fascinating interview the SCHOOL OF ROCK star opens up about being a woman working in today's theatre.
SUNDAY MORNING on CBS took viewers behind the scenes of the new Broadway production SHUFFLE ALONG, a reimagining of the classic 1921 musical - one of the earliest hit shows starring, written and directed by African-Americans. Now, we're taking you into the video which has just popped online!
With a handful of new pieces set to bow before the Tony Awards deadline in April, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at those currently set to bow on the Great White Way this year!