As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, BroadwayWorld has been in touch with the award-winning creative team that put together the hit musical years ago. In the interview below, composer George Stiles, lyricist Anthony Drewe, choreographer Stephen Mear and director Richard Eyre chat about how they got involved with the show, reveal some of thier favorite Poppins memories, and share what being a part of the magic has meant to them.
Producers announced today that Ryan Silverman (Passion, The Phantom of the Opera) and Hannah Elless (Godspell, Mamma Mia!) will star as Richard Collier and Elise McKenna in Portland Center Stage's (PCS) upcoming world-premiere production of the new musical Somewhere in Time, based on the novel by renowned author Richard Matheson (I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come) and the subsequent hit film starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer.
Producers announced today that Ryan Silverman (Passion, The Phantom of the Opera) and Hannah Elless (Godspell, Mamma Mia!) will star as Richard Collier and Elise McKenna in Portland Center Stage's (PCS) upcoming world-premiere production of the new musical Somewhere in Time, based on the novel by renowned author Richard Matheson (I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come) and the subsequent hit film starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer.
We knew we'd have to share Anthony Warlow with American audiences eventually. Perhaps we Aussies should even consider ourselves lucky that we got to keep this man of such immense talent and spirit on our side of the world for as long as we did.
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon raised the roof - and significant funds - with the help of celebrity guest star, two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster, at IT'S DE-LOVELY, the theatre company's gala fundraising evening held February 7 at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco. Check out photos of Foster at the event below!
Managing Director Ric Hodgin confirmed today that A. D. Players will present the Houston Premiere of the romantic comedy The First Church of Texaco by award winning writer and director Andrew Librizzi.
In keeping with their proud artistic tradition, Newnan Theatre Company once again tackles a difficult subject head on. This time, it's a family grieving over the loss of a child. David Lindsay-Abaire's 'Rabbit Hole' opens tonight, February 14 and runs through February 24. The play contains some mature language.
The original thought of 'Big Ang' doing one night in NYC at St. Luke's has quickly been changed since she sold out less than twenty-four hours following her announcement on the Wendy Williams show. After receiving hundreds of tweets and facebook messages from angry fans who could not get tickets, she called her agent and immediately asked for another night in 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding.' She said, 'I fell in love with the cast and crew of this show during rehearsals and I think Broadway could be what I was born to do!'
Ramin Karimloo was first bitten by the theatre bug upon seeing Colm Wilkinson in the original production of The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto in the late 80s. Since then he has gone on to play the title role in both The Phantom and Love Never Dies in London's West End, and now will come home to Toronto for the first time in the Mirvish Production of LES MISERABLES which was just announced for their 2013-2014 season. BWW spoke with Ramin about how he feels about coming home, the pressures of the role of Jean Valjean, Sheytoons, protecting his voice and more.
As the Broadway production of Mary Poppins comes to a close, we asked current and original principle cast members, as well as current cast members who have been with the show since day one, to share with us some memories and tell us what being a part of the magic has meant to them. Dennis Moench, who is the current 'Robertson Ay', shared:
Producers announced today that three-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch (9 to 5, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) will star in Portland Center Stage's (PCS) upcoming world-premiere production of the new musical Somewhere in Time, based on the novel by renowned author Richard Matheson (I Am Legend, What Dreams May Come) and the subsequent hit film starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer.
World Premiere of Wayne Playwright Larry McKenna's New Comedy at Hedgerow Hedgerow Theatre is celebrating February as a month of romance with the world premiere of a new romantic comedy, Strictly Platonic, written and directed by Larry McKenna of Wayne. The show runs from tonight, February 7 to March 2.
The WhiteListed Theatre Company presents a new production of Serbian playwright Biljana Srbljanovic's award-winning play Belgrade Trilogy at the 4th Street Theatre (83 East 4th Street in New York City) Set in Prague, Sydney and Los Angeles, Belgrade Trilogy is a dark comedy, following the lives of young Serbians, spread across the globe in search of a better future. Edgy, sexy and heartbreaking, Belgrade Trilogy is a tale of love, rebellion and social misplacement.
Bryan Fenkart is currently touring with MEMPHIS and playing the role of Huey. He loves playing the role and can relate to his character in many ways. Bryan shared with Broadway World some of his experiences and how he is living his dream.
In keeping with their proud artistic tradition, Newnan Theatre Company once again tackles a difficult subject head on. This time, it's a family grieving over the loss of a child. David Lindsay-Abaire's 'Rabbit Hole' opens February 14 and runs through February 24. The play contains some mature language.
Michael DuBois has been performing for over eight years with national appearances on The Tonight Show and The Jay Leno Show and now he's coming to the Sitnik Theater in the David and Carol Lackland Center to put on a one-man circus show that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The Centenary Stage Company continues their Family Fun Series today, February 2nd at 2pm in the Sitnik Theater of the David and Carol Lackland Center with Michael DuBois' show, The Solo Circus.
Comedy Central Latin America announced today that it will bring the iconic "Roast" franchise to Latin America for the first time ever. The Emmy-award winning format, where the 'roastee' is subject to cruel criticism and harsh untold comical truths will feature legendary and controversial Mexican comedian Hector Suarez as the region's first 'Roastee.'
Bravo Media proves everything is bigger in Texas as its interactive, late-night talk show, "Watch What Happens Live," hosted by Andy Cohen, travels to the 20th Annual SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin for five shows beginning the week of March 10th. Hijinks and hilarity will ensue as Cohen, with shotski in tow, rubs elbows with the who's who of SXSW.
While looking to expand its burgeoning slate from this year's Sundance offerings, the 108 Media/Paladin partnership has just snared one of the most honored and acclaimed films from last year's event, having acquired worldwide rights to Musa Syeed's VALLEY OF SAINTS, it was announced by 108 Media CEO Abhi Rastogi and Paladin president Mark Urman.
