In the sixth week of a thirteen-week premiere engagement at The Ahmanson Theatre, the North American tour of MARY POPPINS has already achieved the milestone of being Los Angeles' highest grossing theatrical event in 2009.
The International Tour of the global smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! kicked off its sixth year with a packed press night on Tuesday 15 December at the Metro Radio Arena, and has already broken box office records there, selling over 100,000 tickets.
David Troughton joins Kevin Spacey to lead the cast in Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee's explosive courtroom classic Inherit the Wind directed by Trevor Nunn. Inherit the Wind plays at The Old Vic, London 18 September - 20 December 2009, with a Press Night set for Thursday, 1 October 2009.
A great way to celebrate the holiday season in Los Angeles is to spend it with Mary and Bert in the magical "Mary Poppins," which will have a special two-week holiday schedule including a 6:30 p.m. performance on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2009, and 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday, December 23, Thursday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 30. There will be no performances on Christmas and New Year's Day. As one of the musical's beloved songs says, it'll be a "Jolly Holiday" at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced today that ABBA is one of the 2010 artist inductees. ABBA, Swedish's most famous band, has sold more than 370 million records worldwide and inspired a phenomenally popular Broadway musical, Mamma Mia!
Linzi Hateley and Jessie May will join the London cast of the smash hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Monday 14 December 2009 to play mother and daughter ‘Donna and Sophie Sheridan'.
Sunderland born actor Gary Watson will star as ‘Sky' in the International Tour of the global smash-hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Metro Arena Newcastle from 12 December 2009 to 17 January 2010. Gary's West End stage credits include 'Les Miserables' and 'Evita'.
The international tour of 'MAMMA MIA!' will play at the Metro Radio Arena Newcastle for 4 weeks only from 12 December 2009 to 10 January 2010, with a gala press night on Tuesday 15 December. This will be the show's first visit to Newcastle and the International Tour's only UK date in 2009. Producer Judy Craymer says, '2008 was a phenomenal year for 'MAMMA MIA!', and I am thrilled that 2009 will end on another high with this exclusive UK engagement. Thanks to the support of the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, I am really looking forward to bringing 'MAMMA MIA!' to Newcastle.'
Broadway Across America and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 9:00am.
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public for a LIMITED-TIME HOLIDAY SALE now through December 31, 2009.
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Atlanta in February 2010 as a Broadway Across America - Atlanta season special. Performances begin on February 9 and run through February 14 at the The Fabulous Fox Theatre.
Craig Anthony-Kelly from Speke, Merseyside joins the cast, making his professional debut in the show.
Linzi Hateley and Jessie May will join the London cast of the smash hit musical 'MAMMA MIA!' at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Monday 14 December 2009 to play mother and daughter ‘Donna and Sophie Sheridan'.
Broadway Across America - Atlanta and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Sunday, December 6 at noon.
Four actors that are currently appearing in the West Coast premiere of 'Mary Poppins' (which is being presented at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre) will perform songs from Broadway's perfectly magical musical in a special free performance at The Grove in Los Angeles on Friday, December 4, 2009, at 3 p.m. Gail Bennett, playing the role of Mary Poppins, and Dominic Roberts, playing the role of Bert, will be joined by Katie Balen and Carter Thomas who play Jane and Michael Banks (respectively).
Four actors that are currently appearing in the West Coast premiere of 'Mary Poppins' (which is being presented at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre) will perform songs from Broadway's perfectly magical musical in a special free performance at The Grove in Los Angeles on Friday, December 4, 2009, at 3 p.m. Gail Bennett, playing the role of Mary Poppins, and Dominic Roberts, playing the role of Bert, will be joined by Katie Balen and Carter Thomas who play Jane and Michael Banks (respectively).
Broadway Across America - Atlanta and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Sunday, December 6 at noon.
Following a three-year run on Broadway as Mrs. Brill, the harried cook and housekeeper in the beloved musical 'Mary Poppins,' Jane Carr returns to her hometown to play the role in Los Angeles, beginning Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8 p.m.
BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of hit musical MAMMA MIA! last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London has raised a staggering £45,885.50 for BBC Children in Need thanks to generous listeners.
Fans of MAMMA MIA! can become a Super Trouper for the night at one in the West End, while raising money for BBC Children in Need with BBC London 94.9FM's special gala performance of the hit musical at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Wednesday November 18.
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