ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by Eddie Varley
- Sep 1, 2009
The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as 'Franz,' the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as 'Andrew Wells' on television's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family.
Effable Arts Debuts Premiere Production 'STOP, COLLABORATE & LISTEN: 20Nothings' At Producer's Club 9/5 & 9/6
by Eddie Varley
- Aug 20, 2009
EFFABLE ARTS (Artistic Directors Brad Landers, Kimberly Kaye, Meredith Ryan Packer) has announced its premiere production, Stop, Collaborate & Listen: 20Nothings . Stop, Collaborate & Listen: 20Nothings is a collection of original one-acts, monologues, dance, music and art depicting the hilarity and horrors of twentysomething-ness in 2009. Presented in two parts by artists age 23-27, this collaborative production throws a spotlight on mid-twenties purgatory with riotous, touching and insightful results.
BILLY ELLIOT Gets A New Michael; 'Mermaid's Trevor Braun Joins The Cast, First Perfomance Is 8/22
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 18, 2009
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Trevor Braun will join the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of Michael,' Billy's best friend. At age 11, Billy Elliot marks Trevor's third bow on Broadway, having previously performed as Chip' in Beauty and the Beast and ?Flounder' in The Little Mermaid. Trevor will begin performances in Billy Elliot on Tuesday, August 31st.
TWITTER WATCH: BILLY ELLIOT - 'We're going on tour!'
by Eddie Varley
- Aug 6, 2009
BroadwayWorld.com presents it's newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!
BILLY ELLIOT Gets A New Michael; 'Mermaid's Trevor Braun Joins The Cast 8/18
by Charlie Piane
- Aug 4, 2009
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Trevor Braun will join the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ?Michael,' Billy's best friend. At age 11, Billy Elliot marks Trevor's third bow on Broadway, having previously performed as ?Chip' in Beauty and the Beast and ?Flounder' in The Little Mermaid. Trevor will begin performances in Billy Elliot on Tuesday, August 18th.
Kerry O'Malley Steps In As 'Mum' In BILLY ELLIOT Thru 9/6
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 30, 2009
Kerry O'Malley played her first performance as Mum in BILLY ELLIOT on Tuesday July 28th. O'Malley steps in for Leah Hocking, who originated the role for 6 weeks while Hocking is away from the show.
BILLY ELLIOT To Launch National Tour In Chicago At The Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre In March 2010
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 21, 2009
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical, featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, will launch a U.S. national tour with an extended run in Chicago in the spring of 2010 before embarking on a multi-city tour. Performances will begin March 2010 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph, Chicago). Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date.
Photo Flash: Broadway's 'BILLY ELLIOT' Meets 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 16, 2009
SpongeBob SquarePants was celebrating his 10th Anniversary in Times Square yesterday, Wednesday July 15th and as part of the celebration, he came by the Imperial Theatre to meet the 'kids' of BILLY ELLIOT. Trent Kowalik and Tommy Batchelor met SpongeBob along with many of the talented kids in the cast (along with some adult SpongeBob fans too!).
Urie, Kane, and More Join BROADWAY BARKS 11 On 7/11
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 11, 2009
Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters recently welcomed new celebrities Michael Urie, Carol Kane, Dee Hoty who will be joined by such luminaries of stage and screen as Ashanti (The Wiz), Jayne Atkinson (Blithe Spirit), Stephanie J. Block (9 to 5), Tovah Feldshuh (Irena's Vow), Audra McDonald (Twelfth Night), Becki Newton (Ugly Betty), and Will Swenson (Hair)
Urie, Kane, and More Join BROADWAY BARKS 11 On 7/11
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 8, 2009
Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters recently welcomed new celebrities Michael Urie, Carol Kane, Dee Hoty who will be joined by such luminaries of stage and screen as Ashanti (The Wiz), Jayne Atkinson (Blithe Spirit), Stephanie J. Block (9 to 5), Tovah Feldshuh (Irena's Vow), Audra McDonald (Twelfth Night), Becki Newton (Ugly Betty), and Will Swenson (Hair)
Will Chase Joins BILLY ELLIOT as 'Older Brother' on July 7
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 7, 2009
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Will Chase has joined the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ?Tony,' Billy's older brother. Chase will begin performances on Tuesday, July 7th.
Will Chase Joins BILLY ELLIOT as 'Older Brother' on July 7
by Robert Diamond
- Jun 24, 2009
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Will Chase has joined the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ?Tony,' Billy's older brother. Chase will begin performances on Tuesday, July 7th.
11 Additional Celebrity Participants Announced For Broadway Barks
by Charlie Piane
- Jun 18, 2009
Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters will host the eleventh annual BROADWAY BARKS!, a star-studded dog and cat adopt-a-thon benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. The event, produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and sponsored by the ASPCA and PEDIGREE® with additional sponsorship by the New York Times will take place on Saturday, July 11h in Shubert Alley (located between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The festivities begin at 3:30 p.m.; celebrity presentations of pets from citywide animal shelters will take place between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
TV: 2009 TONY AWARDS Backstage Pass
by James Sims
- Jun 15, 2009
The American Theatre Wing's 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, 2009 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
FF Playwrighting Contest Winner's Play Produced By BILLY ELLIOT Creatives 6/15
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 15, 2009
Fidelity FutureStage® Playwriting Contest winner Madeline Hendricks is headed to Broadway's Imperial Theatre on June 15 to see her play produced by the Tony Award® winning creative team of Billy Elliot the Musical. Hendricks had the opportunity to celebrate by meeting Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical composer and honorary chairperson of Fidelity FutureStage.
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