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Performing Arts Fort Worth and Casa Manana End Run of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Performing Arts Fort Worth and Casa Mananawill end the run of the classic Harnick and Bock musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, on March 14th. The show began its run at the theatre March 9th.

Kelsey Grammer to Get Double LA CAGE Billing: Will star as Georges and Albin on Bway
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 11, 2010


The New York Daily News is reporting that in a surprise twist, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES star Kelsey Grammer, who had been announced to play the role of Georges, will in fact be doubling as both leads, Georges and Albin, in six month stints.

NY Gay Men’s Chorus Presents 'Big Gay Sing 2' Featuring Petula Clark, 3/25 & 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


The New York City Gay Men's Chorus' Big GAY Sing 2 takes last year's sellout sing along and turns up the dial. This show has it all - including the chance to sing a solo with the Chorus in our Big Gay Idol competition. With music from Lady Gaga, Glee and Beyonce to classics by George Michael, Cher and Broadway, plus dance and drag, BGS2 leaves no gay stone unturned. On March 25 and 26, the NYCGMC is going to fill Skirball with glitter, glamour, and gorgeous men.

BWW Blogs: 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 10th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 10, 2010


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Fantasticks,' '13,' Three Missing Tours, 'Porgy And Bess,' 'Oh Coward!,' Sean Hayes, 'Million Dollar Quartet,' more.....

Liza Minnelli and Harvey Fierstein to Co-Host Kennedy Center's 18th Annual Spring Gala, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Gala Chair Liza Minnelli, her co-host Harvey Fierstein and some of Broadway's biggest stars will appear at the 18th annual Kennedy Center Spring Gala, Sunday, May 2nd at 8:30 pm in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The evening will celebrate Roger L. Stevens, founding chairman of the Kennedy Center, founding chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and executive producer of over 200 Broadway shows. The evening will feature performances from some of his legendary contributions to Broadway. Casting will be announced at a later date.

Performing Arts Fort Worth and Casa Manana Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3/9-14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Performing Arts Fort Worth and Casa Manana welcome back the family-friendly musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Bass Performance Hall March 9-14, 2010. Single tickets are $30-$75, and will go on sale Monday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Plays Final Show at Texas Performing Arts 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


'Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,' announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka.

Rialto Chatter: Disney Fuels NEWSIES & DUMBO Bway Speculation; Registers Domains
by Rialto Chatter - Mar 5, 2010


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway audiences may be able to expect adaptations of both Dumbo and Newsies in the near future. Disney continues to fuel this speculation, as stitchkingdom.com is now revealing that Disney Theatricals has registered website domains for both productions.

Vanessa Williams & Michael Urie Set to Co-Host Drama League Awards Luncheon, 5/21
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 4, 2010


The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) has announced that Vanessa Williams (Sondheim on Sondheim) and her 'Ugly Betty' co-star Michael Urie (The Temperamentals) will serve as co-hosts for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Play Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 5/11-5/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Fiddler on the Roof has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal and timeless message. The North American Tour continues the tradition of the 1964 Jerome Robbins Tony® Award-winning production playing at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center May 11-16, 2010. Robbins won twin Tony awards for his direction and choreography of Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof. In this national tour, both are faithfully recreated by Director Sammy Dallas Bayes, choreographer of the Broadway reviv

Photo Exclusive: Meet the Cast of LA CAGE!
by Walter McBride - Mar 2, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES began rehearsals on Monday and BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to bring you the first photos of the show's cast!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes To Texas Performing Arts 3/2-7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


'Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,' announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka.

BWW Photo Exclusive: LA CAGE Begins Rehearsals - Sneak Preview!
by Walter McBride - Mar 1, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES began rehearsals today and BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to bring you a sneak preview of the cast as they met for the first time! We'll have a full photo coverage of the entire cast later, but in the meantime -- here's a sneak preview...

The Gallery Players' Audiences Raise Over $3000 For Haiti Relief
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2010


udiences to the first ever NYC revival of Caroline, or Change at The Gallery Players proved to be generous with more than praise, contributing to a total of $3,495.03 toward the tragedy in Haiti. The Caroline, or Change performers made a direct appeal to the audience after each performance to give what they could towards those affected by the tragedy in Haiti, and the donations proved to be extremely charitable. All funds collected by the company will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

Fred Applegate Joins Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2010


Fred Applegate has joined the cast of the critically-acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, playing the roles of Edouard Dindon, the rigidly conservative head of the Tradition, Family and Morality Party and café owner M. Renaud. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, starring five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge, goes into rehearsal in New York on Monday, March 1.

Preliminary Details Announced for the 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010


The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Gabriel Shanks, Executive Director) is pleased to announce preliminary details for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. This season's awards luncheon is set for Friday, May 21, 2010 in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th St.). The event begins at noon.

BroadwayWorld.com to Stream Drama League Nom. Announcements Live, 4/20
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 23, 2010


The Drama League has announced preliminary details for The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.

Jerry Herman's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Opens in Rio
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - Feb 23, 2010


A GAIOLA DAS LOUCAS (LA CAGE AUX FOLLES) estreia no Brasil dirigida por Miguel Falabella (THE PRODUCERS, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN,GODSPELL),que protagoniza a história ao lado de Diogo Vilela (CABARET). A montagem terá 25 atores, 40 trocas de cenários, 300 figurinos, 100 perucas e 350 mudanças de luz.

PRISCILLA, FORUM, BILLY et al. Set for 2010-2011 Toronto Mirvish Season
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 22, 2010


David Mirvish will present six productions in the 2010 - 2011 Mirvish Subscription Season, and six additional shows will be offered as bonus shows to subscribers.

The Gallery Players Presents THE CRUCIBLE, Opens 3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


After selling out NYC's first revival of Caroline, or Change this winter, The Gallery Players is proud to open the spring with Arthur Millers' classic The Crucible. Directed by The Gallery Players' Artistic Director Heather Siobhan Curran, the 1953 Tony Award winner for Best Play opens Saturday, March 20 2010.

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