BWW Flashback: Here They Go! IF/THEN Concludes Broadway Run Today
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Mar 22, 2015
IF/THEN, which was named the 'Best Musical of the Year' by New York Magazine, will play its final Broadway performance Today, Sunday, March 22 at 3:00pm. Upon closing, the musical will have played 29 previews and 401 performances. Below, take a look back at the show's journey to Broadway!
WICKED Begins Tonight at the Arsht Center
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 11, 2015
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County with performances starting tonight, March 11 through Sunday, March 29.
WICKED Announces $25 Ticket Lottery; Runs 3/11-29 at the Arsht Center
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 5, 2015
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County with performances starting Wednesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 29.
McDaniel College's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 4, 2015
McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.' Performances are tonight, March 4 - Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. (Note: the show contains some adult content and is suitable for ages 12 and over.)
Tickets to WICKED at ASU Gammage on Sale 3/30
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 24, 2015
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2012, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Tempe's ASU Gammage. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Monday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at the ASU Gammage Box Office and at asugamamge.com. Ticket prices start at $34. WICKED runs August 26-October 4.
McDaniel College's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Run 3/4-7
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 16, 2015
McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Performances are Wednesday, March 4 - Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. (Note: the show contains some adult content and is suitable for ages 12 and over.)
Photo Flash: Alyssa Fox and Liana Hunt Join WICKED National Tour!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 13, 2015
The company of the Munchkinland tour of Wicked just welcomed Alyssa Fox as Elphaba and Liana Hunt as Nessarose in Greenville, SC. Fox and Hunt join a cast that includes Carrie St. Louis as Glinda, Kristine Zbornik as Madame Morrible and John Davidson as The Wizard.
Pacific Symphony Premieres New Cinderella Opera Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 31, 2015
Orange County, Calif.-Jan. 20, 2015-Rossini's sparkling and humorous operatic retelling of the timeless rags-to-riches tale "Cinderella" is brought to life by Pacific Symphony as part of Family Musical Mornings, presented by Farmers and Merchants Bank. "Cinderella: Opera for Kids!" is an enchanting romantic comedy filled with toe-tapping tunes, colorful characters and splendid orchestration. As part of the Symphony's opera-vocal initiative-which includes Bizet's "Carmen" in February as part of the Classical series-this 45-minute adaptation of Rossini's "La Cenerentola" is designed to introduce children to the world of opera and the beautiful and powerful instrument of the voice.
West End's WICKED Extends Through April 2016
by Christina Mancuso
- Jan 30, 2015
WICKED, the classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce the opening of its 19th new booking period, on Monday 2 February 2015 at 10am, with 500,000 new tickets going on sale for performances until Saturday 30 April 2016.
IF/THEN To Launch National Tour in Denver
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 29, 2015
Just days after we revealed that IF/THEN was set for the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles from December 8, 2015 to January 3, 2016, we can now report that it's official -- the show is going on tour! This morning, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced that the National Tour of IF/THEN, will launch in Denver in October 2015. Performances at The Buell Theatre begin October 13 and run through October 25. IF/THEN is part of the 2015/2016 Broadway season.
BWW Interview: Caroline Bowman Talks Getting Green as WICKED's Newest Elphaba!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 18, 2015
WICKED just welcomed new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre last month. Caroline Bowman (Kinky Boots, Eva in the Broadway revival tour of Evita) stepped into the role of Elphaba, and Kara Lindsay (original cast of Broadway's Newsies) assumed the role of Glinda, directly from playing the role on national tour. Kathy Fitzgerald returned to the Broadway company as Madame Morrible, a role she has played on Broadway and on national tour, and Matt Shingledecker (West Side Story) assumed the role of Fiyero. Two-time Tony Award Nominee Robin de Jesus (In the Heights, La Cage Aux Folles) stepped into the role of Boq.
Bowman recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about rejoining the cast, her take on the character, and so much more. Check out the full interview below! Click here to read BroadwayWorld's interview with her WICKED counterpart, Kara Lindsay!
BWW Interview: Kara Lindsay Talks Conquering the High Notes as WICKED's Newest Glinda!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 17, 2015
WICKED just welcomed new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre last month. Caroline Bowman (Kinky Boots, Eva in the Broadway revival tour of Evita) stepped into the role of Elphaba, and Kara Lindsay (original cast of Broadway's Newsies) assumed the role of Glinda, directly from playing the role on national tour. Kathy Fitzgerald returned to the Broadway company as Madame Morrible, a role she has played on Broadway and on national tour, and Matt Shingledecker (West Side Story) assumed the role of Fiyero. Two-time Tony Award Nominee Robin de Jesus (In the Heights, La Cage Aux Folles) stepped into the role of Boq.
Lindsay recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about her take on Glinda, the challenges of the role, and so much more. Check out the full interview below! Check back tomorrow to read BroadwayWorld's interview with her WICKED counterpart, Caroline Bowman!
Breaking News: IF/THEN Will Play Final Broadway Performance on March 22, 2015
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 9, 2015
IF/THEN, which was named the "Best Musical of the Year" by New York Magazine, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00pm. Upon closing, the musical will have played 29 previews and 401 performances. To purchase tickets for all remaining performances, please visit ifthenthemusical.com or Ticketmaster.com or call 877-250-2929.
WICKED Returns to DPAC, Now thru Jan 25
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 7, 2015
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2010 and 2012, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster will return to the Triangle at DPAC, tonight, January 7-25, 2015.
Photo Flash: WICKED Welcomes New Cast- Meet New Witches Caroline Bowman and Kara Lindsay!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 5, 2015
WICKED just welcomed new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre last month. CAROLINE BOWMAN (Kinky Boots, Eva in the Broadway revival tour of Evita) stepped into the role of Elphaba, and KARA LINDSAY (original cast of Broadway's Newsies) assumed the role of Glinda, directly from playing the role on national tour. KATHY FITZGERALD returned to the Broadway company as Madame Morrible, a role she has played on Broadway and on national tour, and MATT SHINGLEDECKER (West Side Story) assumed the role of Fiyero. Two-time Tony Award Nominee ROBIN DEJESUS (In the Heights, La Cage Aux Folles) stepped into the role of Boq. Check out photos of the new cast in action below!
WICKED Sets Lottery Policy for DPAC Run, Begin. 1/7
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 5, 2015
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to DPAC with performances from January 7-25. Two and one- half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the DPAC box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets.
WICKED in Brisbane Welcomes Suzie Mathers as Glinda
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Jan 4, 2015
Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost today announced that the role of Glinda in the 2015 Brisbane and Perth seasons of the Broadway musical will be played by Suzie Mathers, taking over from Lucy Durack who is leaving at the end of the Sydney season for her next 'thrillifying' role ... as a mother.
|
|