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CARRIE to be Available for Amateur & School License; Boston First
by Robert Diamond - Apr 9, 2012


The New York Times reports tonight that 'the creators and MCC said one successful result of the revival is that the musical would become a licensable property available for productions at high schools, colleges and regional theaters. After the 1988 Broadway production closed, the creators were so devastated that they refused hundreds of requests by directors and theater companies to stage "Carrie" until Mr. Arima pitched his vision. Now the creators are ready to say yes to productions, and are already talking to one - SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston - about doing "Carrie" next spring.'

CARRIE to be Filmed for TOFT Archive, 4/7
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 31, 2012


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today that Carrie will be filmed and preserved for the Lincoln Center Library For The Performing Arts' Theatre On Film and Tape Archive during the matinee performance on Saturday, April 7th, marking the first-ever professional recording of the legendary show. As previously announced, Carrie will close following the evening performance on Sunday, April 8, 2012 (after 34 previews and 46 performances), concluding an initial 8-week run and 2-week extension.

MCC's CARRIE to be Recorded for Lincoln Center Archives
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 30, 2012


MCC Theater announced today that Carrie will be filmed and preserved for the Lincoln Center Library For The Performing Arts' Theatre On Film and Tape Archive during the matinee performance on Saturday, April 7th, marking the first-ever professional recording of the legendary show.

Photo Coverage: First Shots of Nick Jonas & Michael Urie in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 29, 2012


HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, now playing the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, is currently starring Nick Jonas, Michael Urie and Beau Bridges. Production shots of the trio have been released and below BroadwayWorld brings you a first look!

Photo Coverage: HOW TO SUCCEED Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Mar 28, 2012


One year ago yesterday, the nine-time Tony nominated revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, led by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. Since then the production has gained several new stars, including Darren Criss, Nick Jonas, Michael Urie, Beau Bridges, and more! Today, the current cast celebrated the special milestone at the Al HIrschfeld Theatre, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the festivities below!

Happy First Birthday to Broadway's HOW TO SUCCEED!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2012


One year ago today, the nine-time Tony nominated revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING opened at the Al Hirschfelf Theatre, led by Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. Since then the production has gained several new stars, including Darren Criss, Nick Jonas, Michael Urie, Beau Bridges, and more! In celebration of this special day, BroadwayWorld brings you photo and video highlights of the show's star-studded run. Check them out below!

CARRIE Extension Cut Short; Show to Close April 8
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2012


MCC Theater announced today that Carrie has cut short its previously announced extension and will close following the evening performance on Sunday, April 8, 2012 (after 34 previews and 46 performances).

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Bass Hall, 3/14-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2012


Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein to Bass Performance Hall on March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and are on sale NOW!

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Bass Hall, 3/14-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2012


Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein to Bass Performance Hall on March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and are on sale NOW!

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Plays The Long Center 2 Nights Only!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2012


The New Mel Brooks Musical -Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash, The Producers, is coming to Austin! Young Frankenstein opened on Broadway November 8, 2007 at the Hilton Theatre and began the national tour September, 2009.

TV Special: Go Inside the Opening Night of CARRIE!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 5, 2012


It's been one of the most anticipated opening nights of the year, so click below as BroadwayWorld.com takes you inside opening night of CARRIE - footage from the show, interviews with the stars and the creative team and more!

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Mar 2, 2012


Check out photos below from the cast during the opening night party!

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Bloody Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - Mar 2, 2012


The musical Carrie made her return eagerly awaiting return to New York City last night after the show's notoriously short 1988 run on Broadway. This brand new and revised production, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), has already extended its run, and will now play performances through April 22, 2012. Check out photos below from the cast during the opening night curtain call!

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 2, 2012


The musical Carrie made her return eagerly awaiting return to New York City last night after the show's notoriously short 1988 run on Broadway. This brand new and revised production, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), has already extended its run, and will now play performances through April 22, 2012. Check out photos below from the opening night red carpet!

HOW TO SUCCEED's Tammy Blanchard To Appear on Lifetime and CBS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2012


Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Tammy Blanchard will star opposite Kristin Davis in the original Lifetime TV movie "Of Two Minds." Blanchard plays Davis' younger sister who is dealing with schizophrenia. "Of Two Minds" premieres on Lifetime network on Saturday, March 10, at 8pm.

HOW TO SUCCEED's Tammy Blanchard To Appear on Lifetime and CBS
by Harmony Wheeler - Feb 29, 2012


Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Tammy Blanchard will star opposite Kristin Davis in the original Lifetime TV movie "Of Two Minds." Blanchard plays Davis' younger sister who is dealing with schizophrenia. "Of Two Minds" premieres on Lifetime network on Saturday, March 10, at 8pm.

STAGE TUBE: Nick Jonas in HOW TO SUCCEED's 'Brotherhood of Man'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 28, 2012


Nick Jonas recently joined the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, taking over for Darren Criss in the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch. The video below features Jonas singing the show's second act anthem- 'Brotherhood of Man.' Click below to watch the video!

Exclusive InDepth InterView: Glenn Slater Discusses LOVE NEVER DIES, LEAP OF FAITH, SISTER ACT, TANGLED, New Musicals & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 5, 2012


Today we are talking to one of the busiest lyricists in show business, Glenn Slater. In the first part of our extensive discussion, besides discussing all aspects of the writing of LOVE NEVER DIES with Andrew Lloyd Webber and its West End debut, Slater also elaborated on the rewriting of the show and how this new Australian production and unprecedented in-theater presentation of it across the US is the ultimate realization of Lloyd Webber's dream vision for the musical drama - something the Lord shared with me himself when he recently did this column. In addition to all about LOVE NEVER DIES, in this second half of our recent chat Slater and I also trace his career trajectory to date, with a focus on his recent collaborations with composer Alan Menken on the smash hit Disney animated film, TANGLED, along with the currently-running Broadway hit, SISTER ACT, and, the upcoming Spring opening of their new musical, LEAP OF FAITH, starring Raul Esparza, as well as their previous theatre venture, THE LITTLE MERMAID. Plus, Slater shines some light on his upcoming projects, which include a Dreamworks animated musical with Menken, as well as a stage collaboration with his wife, Wendy Leigh Wilf, titled BEATSVILLE - all of that and much, much more!

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