BWW Interview: Britney Simpson in CYRANO at Two River Theater through 10/13
by Marina Kennedy
- Sep 30, 2019
Two River Theater (TRT) has launched its 2019/20 Season with 'Cyrano' by Jason O'Connell and Brenda Withers, adapted from the play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, directed by Meredith McDonough in a co-production with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Britney Simpson who plays Roxane in the production.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Martin Scorsese's THE IRISHMAN?
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 28, 2019
Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese's THE IRISHMAN, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Let's see what the critics are saying...
ABT's National Training Curriculum Presents 'Raising The Barre: The Cuban Method' Workshop
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 27, 2019
American Ballet Theatre's National Training Curriculum will conduct a two-day workshop focusing on the Cuban methodology of ballet training on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20 from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM at ABT's 890 Broadway studios in New York City. The workshop is open to dance teachers of all levels. Intermediate/advanced-level students (ages 13–18) are welcome to enroll with their teachers.
YELLOW SOUND LABEL's 'Jukebox Saloon Vol. 2' Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier
- Sep 27, 2019
YELLOW SOUND LABEL has announced that Jukebox Saloon Vol. 2, featuring Chicago-based vocalist Colby Beserra and New York keyboard whiz Dan Lipton, is available in digital and streaming formats starting today, Friday, September 27. Beserra and Lipton bring their strong musicality and love of a good song to the Jukebox Saloon. Inspired by the classic Tony Bennett/Bill Evans duo records, a pair of pros strips down and re-engineers their favorite songs with a sense of musical adventure. They create unique, jazzed-out interpretations of songs you know and songs they'd like you to hear. Jukebox Saloon Vol. 2 is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music and other music services.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At ALMOST FAMOUS At The Old Globe
by Alan Henry
- Sep 26, 2019
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the The Old Globe's world premiere musical Almost Famous, with book and lyrics by Academy Award winner and San Diego native Cameron Crowe (films Jerry Maguire, Say Anythinga??, Fast Times at Ridgemont High).
VIDEO: Jessica Hecht Talks SEINFELD on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber
- Sep 26, 2019
Jessica Hecht, who played George's girlfriend Lindsay, on Seinfeld, recalls, 'They were such a genius system of making it funny, and George making it funny that you just kind of plugged yourself in and people would scream with laughter.a?? Watch the clip from 'Today Show' below!
San Jose Theater New Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 25, 2019
Children's Musical Theater San Jose (CMT San Jose), a nationally acclaimed theater company honored 11 times by the NEA and the oldest operating performing arts organization in San Jose, has announced its 52nd Season of shows.
THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY Sets Supporting Cast
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Sep 25, 2019
Deadline reports that upcoming film 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' has cast Evan Ross, Dana Gourrier, and Erik Laray Harvey in supporting roles. Lee Daniels directs a script by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks.
BWW Review: New York City Ballet Presents JEWELS, September 21, 2019
by Barnett Serchuk
- Sep 25, 2019
I think I've seen Jewels at least 200 times in my life. Notwithstanding all the performances-excellent, good, mediocre, or just beyond mention, the ballet always yields rewards in its seemingly abundant outpouring of music and dance. We all know Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky from so many Balanchine ballets. Who would have thought of Gabriel Fauré?
NADA Miami Announces 2019 Exhibitor List
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 25, 2019
The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA), the definitive non-profit arts organization dedicated to the cultivation, support, and advancement of new voices in contemporary art, is pleased to announce the exhibitor list for NADA Miami 2019. The 17th edition of the fair will take place December 5-8, 2019 at Ice Palace Studios (1400 North Miami Avenue).
Photo Flash: John Weidman Visits Signature Theatre's ASSASSINS
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 25, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Assassins with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman and directed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Gigi, Follies). John Weidman stopped by the show recently and posed for a photo with the cast.
Ian Rickson Directs Conor McPherson's New Adaptation Of Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA at the Harold Pinter Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 25, 2019
Sonia Friedman Productions today announced Conor McPherson's (The Weir, Girl from the North Country) new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece Uncle Vanya directed by Ian Rickson (Jerusalem, The Seagull) which will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 14th January 2020 with Opening Night on Thursday 23rd January 2020. Tickets go on general sale from Monday 30th September with priority booking from Wednesday 25th September.
Oliver Ormson and Full Cast Announced For The UK Premiere Of HIGH FIDELITY
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 24, 2019
Full casting has been announced for The Turbine Theatre's first musical production, High Fidelity. Leading the ensemble is musical theatre start Oliver Ormson as vinyl shop owner, Rob. The rest of the cast will include Carl Au (Dick), Robbie Durham (Barry), Rosie Fletcher (Anna), Joshua Dever (Neil Young/Bruce Springsteen), Shanay Holmes (Laura), Eleanor Kane (Marie), Jessica Lee (Ensemble), Bobbie Little (Liz), Lauran Rae (Ensemble) and Robert Tripolino (Ian)
KINKY BOOTS Adds Another Show at the Diamond Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 24, 2019
Due to popular demand, Diamond Head Theatre has decided to add yet another show to the sold-out season opener, Kinky Boots on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30PM. Tickets can be found online at diamondheadtheatre.com.
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Co. Presents FEMFEST HOUSTON: VOICES OF ISRAEL
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 23, 2019
Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company (MU) kicks off the 2019-2020 season with FEMFEST HOUSTON: Voices of Israel, a weekend of staged readings by female Israeli playwrights hosted by the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston (JCC) with the support of the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest. The series consists of three Houston premiere readings playing December 7 and 8, 2019, at the JCC's Joe Frank Theatre.
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