Gene Kelly News

Pittsburgh CLO's live broadcast of the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in Musical Theater scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2008, on the Lightboard at Theater Square, downtown has been cancelled due to unforeseen technical difficulties.

Boston Conservatory Musical Theater students join the Boston Pops in celebrating Bernstein on Broadway as 123rd season opens at Symphony Hall

Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh are proud to announce the nominees for the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

A new production of BRIGADOON will have its world premiere at the Colonial Theatre (106 Boylston Street) in Boston this fall, prior to opening on Broadway in Spring, 2009 at a theatre to be announced. The production will play October 14-November 9, 2008 in Boston.

Pittsburgh CLO announces the cast and creative team for the Pittsburgh premiere which runs May 15 - September 28 at the CLO Cabaret

It was confirmed today that new production of 'Brigadoon will be having its world premiere in Boston followed by an opening on Broadway in the Spring of 2009. The show features original book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe.

Scott Siegel kicked off the eighth season of Broadway by the Year with a fantastic evening of song and dance.

Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present a new Broadway production of Pal Joey, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Pal Joey will feature a new book by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, based on the original book by John O'Hara, with music direction by Tony Award winner Paul Gemignani, choreography by Graciela Daniele and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello at Studio 54 on Broadway.

Whether you like your theatrical holiday fare to wax nostalgic or break with traditional sentiment, you're bound to find something in the Boston area to brighten your days now that the Winter Solstice is upon us.

WHO: U.S. National Touring Company WHAT: My Fair Lady WHEH: Through November 18. Tues - Sat at 8PM, Sat at 2PM, Sun at 1PM and 6:30PM WHERE: The Hippodrome Theatre HOW MUCH: $25.00 - $70.00 + fees TICKETS/INFORMATION: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or 410-547-SEAT

Pittsburgh CLO and Carnegie Mellon School of Drama are proud to announce a new partnership with The ASCAP Foundation and composer/lyricist and Carnegie Mellon alumnus Stephen Schwartz to develop new musicals as part of the Pittsburgh CLO/Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama New Works Program. The ASCAP Foundation and Mr. Schwartz will select musicals for this initiative from participants in the prestigious ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop.

Pittsburgh CLO announces auditions for 2007-2008 Mini Stars. PCLO is currently seeking 18 to 20 young performers in grades 7-11 to perform as part of a high-energy musical theater performance troupe.

On Wednesday, August 29 New York music-world icon Annie Golden will be stepping into the roles of 'Calliope' and 'Aphrodite' in Xanadu, playing at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

Xanadu starring Kerry Butler and Cheyenne Jackson opened up to rave reviews on July 10th, 2007 at the Helen Hayes Theatre. BroadwayWorld presents this video show preview featuring brand new highlights from the show! Click now to watch!

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey launches the Fall portion of its 2007 season with a rarely-performed modern American classic by William Saroyan, author of the novel and screenplay The Human Comedy

BroadwayWorld brings you this special feature about Xanadu (and its ties to The Silver Surfer) originally written in 1980 by James Burns. Enjoy...

BroadwayWorld sat down with Kerry Butler, star of the surprise Broadway hit, Xanadu which opened on July 10th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Click now to watch this special candid feature taped high above the stage where Kerry talks about perfecting her Aussie accent, the fANADUs, working with multiple Sonnys, adopting her daughter Segi, and so much more!

On Wednesday, August 15th at 2 PM, Kerry Butler will drop by Studio A to chat with Seth Rudetsky about her current starring role in Broadway's Xanadu.

BroadwayWorld.com chats with Mara Davi, who has joined the cast of multi-Tony Award-winning musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone' as Janet Van De Graaff, after making her Broadway debut in 'A Chorus Line' last season.

The cast of Xanadu gathered on Thursday night, August 2nd at Bond 45 Restaurant to surprise producer Tara Smith on her birthday. BroadwayWorld.com was there! Happy Birthday Tara!