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STAGE TUBE: Double the Edna, Double the Fun - Ball and Jupitus Perform on 'Never Mind the Buzzc*cks'
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2009

It was two Edna's for the price of one on the British television show 'Never Mind the Buzzc*cks' this weekend as Michael Ball and Phil Jupitus shared in the spirit of HAIRSPRAY and performed a bit of 'You Can't Stop the Beat'.

The New York Times Reports: DREAMGIRLS on Living Their Dream at Apollo Theater, Opens 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Micky Dolenz to Join HAIRSPRAY in London Feb. 2, 2010; Conley Rejoins as Turnblad
by Robert Diamond - Nov 26, 2009

The producers of "HAIRSPRAY" are delighted to announce that MICKY DOLENZ is to join the cast as loveable, ever-so-slightly crazy-joke shop owner Wilbur Turnblad in the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre on Tuesday 2 February 2010. Micky is joined by BRIAN CONLEY, reprising the role of Wilbur's larger than life wife Edna Turnblad and Chloe Hart, who continues her run as their daughter, the show's heroine Tracy.

The New York Times Reports: DREAMGIRLS on Living Their Dream at Apollo Theater, Opens 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Opens at Apollo Theater Tonight; Runs Through 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Apollo Theatre Run Of DREAMGIRLS Gets Extended Thru 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced today that New York audiences will get an additional week to see the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater.

The New York Times Reports: DREAMGIRLS on Living Their Dream at Apollo Theater, Opens 11/22
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 10, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

HAIRSPRAY Begins Sunday Performances On November 8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009

The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

STAGE TUBE: Wendy Williams Welcomes the 'DREAMGIRLS'
by Eddie Varley - Nov 5, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 4, 2009

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

Carlisle, Jupitus & Clarke Join West End's HAIRSPRAY 10/26, Show Begins Sunday Performances 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009

The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY Visits The Paul O'Grady Show
by Eddie Varley - Oct 17, 2009

The West End cast of HAIRSPRAY visited The Paul O Grady Show and you can watch the interview right here on STAGE TUBE!

STAGE TUBE: Jupitus, Carlisle & Clarke Join West End's HAIRSPRAY
by Eddie Varley - Oct 16, 2009

The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

Photo Flash: Belinda Carlisle And Phill Jupitus Are West End 'HAIRSPRAY Bound!
by Eddie Varley - Sep 2, 2009

The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

Carlisle, Jupitus & Clarke Join West End's HAIRSPRAY 10/26, Show Begins Sunday Performances 11/8
by Eddie Varley - Sep 2, 2009

The producers of 'HAIRSPRAY' have announced that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke have all signed to join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. The new cast open on Monday 26 October, with Sunday performances beginning on Sunday 8 November.

THE FIRST WIVES CLUB Extends at the Old Globe Thru 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009

The First Wives Club - A New Musical will extend its run by an additional week due to popular demand. The Broadway-bound musical features a book by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and a score by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. Directed by Francesca Zambello with choreography by Lisa Stevens and music direction by Ron Melrose, The First Wives Club will now run through Aug. 30.

Michael Ball To Reprise His Olivier Award-Winning Role Of 'Edna' For UK HAIRSPRAY Tour
by Eddie Varley - Aug 10, 2009

WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that the smash musical 'HAIRSPRAY' will launch its first-ever UK tour in 2010, with Michael Ball reprising his acclaimed role as big mama Edna Turnblad, for which he won both the Whatsonstage.com and Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actor in a Musical.

STAGE TUBE: 'THE FIRST WIVES CLUB' New Video Preview!
by Eddie Varley - Aug 6, 2009

The First Wives Club - A New Musical will extend its run by an additional week due to popular demand. The Broadway-bound musical features a book by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and a score by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. Directed by Francesca Zambello with choreography by Lisa Stevens and music direction by Ron Melrose, The First Wives Club will now run through Aug. 30.

Photo Flash: Sam Harris in THE FIRST WIVES CLUB
by Eddie Varley - Jul 30, 2009

The First Wives Club - A New Musical has extend its run by an additional week due to popular demand. The Broadway-bound musical features a book by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and a score by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland. Directed by Francesca Zambello with choreography by Lisa Stevens and music direction by Ron Melrose, The First Wives Club will now run through Aug. 30.

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