Gene Kelly News

The UK Premiere of the smash-hit Broadway musical comedy, XANADU, based on the 1980s classic cult movie, comes to Southwark Playhouse this autumn. Press night is slated for tonight, 3 November 2015 at 7.30pm; the show runs now through Saturday 21 November 2015, presented by Xanadu Theatre Productions Limited.

In October of 1961, “West Side Story” opened in theaters nationwide.  It has been deemed one of the most “culturally significant” films ever made, by the United States Library of Congress.

The 'American in Paris' star and owner of 2 dogs will perform with other Broadway talents at the 54 Below benefit.

PRE-SHOW is a new cabaret aiming to target theatregoers before they arrive at their actual theatres for the night. 

Glen Street Theatre is excited to announce their 2016 season of entertainment at the beautiful Belrose venue. A diverse programme of drama, music, satire and comedy plus a series of kids shows promises something for everyone.

Famous Dances Week returned to DANCING WITH THE STARS last night, and this season's celebrity contestants were on their A-game.

Even EGOT winners don't have a perfect track record in the audition room.

The UK Premiere of the smash-hit Broadway musical comedy, XANADU, based on the 1980s classic cult movie, comes to Southwark Playhouse this autumn. Press night is slated for Tuesday, 3 November 2015 at 7.30pm; the show runs tonight 16 October - Saturday 21 November 2015, presented by Xanadu Theatre Productions Limited.

Anfang Oktober premierte im Landestheater Linz das erste Musical der Saison, mit SINGIN' IN THE RAIN ein echter Klassiker. Auf der Buhne zu sehen sind Mitglieder des Ensembles, inseniert wird die Produktion von der gefeierten Regisseurin und Choreographin Melissa King. Das Premierenpublikum bedachte die Vorstellung mit anhaltendem Applaus, und auch die Kritiker waren begeistert:

The Silent Clowns Film Series announced today their fall 2015 season entitled 'Before Batman: Douglas Fairbanks' ZORRO (and son)', celebrating the iconic character brought to the screen by silent era swashbuckler Douglas Fairbanks in two blockbuster action pictures. The screenings of THE MARK OF ZORRO and DON Q, SON OF ZORRO will have live musical accompaniment and will take place at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Career Transitions for Dancers Presents Star Studded Retrospective at City Center.

On Monday, September 28th, ROLEX presented Career Transition For Dancers' 30th Anniversary PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE in association with the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation, at New York City Center. The spectacular show was a gala celebration of Career Transition For Dancers: 30 YEARS CHANGING LIVES! Scroll down for more photos from the event, honoring Shirley MacLaine!

More than three years ago, 2% of the world's population inexplicably vanished. 140 million people, gone in an instant. No country, no state, no city was spared – except for one small town in eastern Texas. Population: 9261. Departures: Zero.

Career Transition For Dancers just held its 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE last night, September 28.As a part of the festivities, Robert Fairchild, a New York City Ballet principal and the award-winning star of 'An American In Paris' performed 'A Tribute To Gene Kelly.' BroadwayWorld stopped by Fairchild's rehearsal yesterday to chat with the star about dancing in the steps of Kelly. Below, check out an exclusive interview and watch clips from the tribute!

Sami Staitman is pretty much your typical 15-year-old teenaged girl. On Sunday afternoon, we journeyed into the Valley to see the Ventura County resident play the part of Molly, pretty much your typical 14-year-old teenaged girl, in a one-girl musical called Welcome to My World, which played at the Grove Theater Center in Burbank.

Career Transition For Dancers just held its 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE last night, September 28, in association with the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation, at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6 & 7 Aves) NYC followed by 'Supper With The Stars' in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York.

ROLEX presents Career Transition For Dancers' 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE tonight, September 28, at 7:00 pm in association with the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation, at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6 & 7 Aves) NYC followed by 'Supper With The Stars' in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York.

It's hard not to smile at Singin' in the Rain; it's one of those shows where even the characters seem to be enjoying themselves. The joyous, energetic dance numbers, the witty one-liners, a delightfully nasty villainess, and the sparkling Hollywood glamour all make for a very good time.

In this unique, live one-woman show, described as 'mesmerizing' and 'a real treat' by Variety, Patricia Ward Kelly - Gene Kelly's wife and biographer - gives us his story. Taking the Harris Center audience behind the scenes, she presents an intimate portrait of this innovative artist who gave us such iconic works as An American in Paris and Singin' in the Rain.

It's not every day you're invited to the home of a bona fide legend - but BWW:UK editor-in-chief Carrie Dunn got the chance to do that when she visited songwriter Leslie Bricusse in London this week...