Fanny Brice News

The Drama League has announced, today, that Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Kansas City has one of the best performing arts communities in the country, but don't take my word for it, prove it to yourself by seeing FUNNY GIRL at Musical Theater Heritage in Crown Center. Every time I think that I have seen the best that Kansas City has to offer I am proven wrong by another grand production from a local theatrical production company.

Jack Corbin and Meghan Jenkins, who've appeared in assorted shows and showcases in New York, have now made their first recording together--Chip Deffaa's 'A French Woods Kind of Love,' being released today. The recording, available from CDBaby, iTunes, Amazon, etc., may be ordered here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/jackcorbin.

MTH Theater at Crown Center presents Funny Girl, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and book by Isobel Lennart.

The Drama League has announced, today, that Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, who both currently star in Waitress, will announce the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

The pie shop is filled with new faces this spring as Shoshana Bean and Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan take over the roles of Jenna and Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway. Bean can currently be seen alongside Joey McIntyre as Dr. Pomatter, who plays his final performance on April 7. Jordan will take over the role on April 8 through May 12, 2019.

The pie shop is filled with new faces this spring as Shoshana Bean and Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan take over the roles of Jenna and Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway. Bean can currently be seen alongside Joey McIntyre as Dr. Pomatter, who plays his final performance on April 7. Jordan will take over the role on April 8 through May 12, 2019.

On Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 PM, CRT Downtown proudly presents the all-singing-and-dancing duo TWO ON TAP.  Broadway and Radio City Music Hall performers Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano pay tribute to the Great American Songbook and classic song-and-dance in the style of Fred and Ginger, and July and Mickey, in this fun, lively, and fast-paced show. Featuring timeless songs like I Got Rhythm, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Sing, Sing, Sing and L-O-V-E, Two on Tap uses fresh, original choreography to show how classic tap still endures and entertains. It's a truly unique experience for all ages.

Erich Schuett and Olivia Hadad, who appeared  in the musical 'Zombie Prom' at the Vineyard Theatre in NYC, have  now  made their first recording together--Chip Deffaa's 'A Stage-Door Kind of Love,' being released March 30th.  The recording, which will be available Saturday from CDBaby, iTunes, Amazon, etc., may be pre-ordered here:  https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/erichschuett1.

Fifty five years ago a little musical shot a young actress to super stardom. The musical was Funny Girl; the actress was Barbra Streisand, and today, we reflect on the show that launched her legendary career!

Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 67th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 12, 2019.  

Opening up! Shoshana Bean has officially taken over the role of Jenna in Waitress! Bean had her first performance on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Another Monday means another week full of Broadway news! Catch up on the latest below!

MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced the cast and creative team for its April production of Funny Girl, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and book by Isobel Lennart.

Shoshana Bean has shared a first look at her in costume as Jenna in Waitress! She begins performances on March 18 and will be in the show through May 12, 2019. Check out the photo below!

Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 67th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning July 12, 2019.  

Natasha J Barnes is known for covering and playing the role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, and more recently Charlotte Bronte in Wasted at the Southwark Playhouse. She now joins the cast of The Twilight Zone, currently playing in the West End.

California Pops Orchestra, celebrating it's 30th season as the country's only all-request pops orchestra, joins forces with the Black Tie Big Band to perform Swingtime at the Pops at Flint Center for the Performing Arts. The Pops' Great American Big Band tribute and a perennial audience favorite features the hits of the 30's, 40's and beyond - when swing was the thing! This concert includes masters of yesteryear such as Ellington, Miller, Dorsey, Goodman, Artie Shaw as well as pieces from newer composers and musicians with the Big Band sound.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Marya Grandyin Marya Grandy: Live from Feinstein's/54 Below.

As previously announced, Shoshana Bean will return to Broadway in the role of Jenna in Waitress! Bean begins performances on March 18 and will be in the show through May 12, 2019. Waitress just announced its next Cast Album Karaoke night will be held on March 7, and hosted by Bean. Bean made the announcement on Instagram, which gave us a first look at her in the iconic blue Waitress uniform!