James Barbour News

Today, as a well-earned holiday surprise for all of the millions of Broadway babies who read Broadway World all year long, we have a sneak preview of next year's upcoming InDepth InterView with leading lady stage superstar Sierra Boggess, best known to Broadway and West End audiences for her creation of the title role in THE LITTLE MERMAID, as well as originating the role of Christine in both PHANTOM VEGAS - the Las Vegas iteration of the international sensation THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by original helmer Hal Prince - and LOVE NEVER DIES, the recent Andrew Lloyd Webber-penned musical sequel to the original thriller/romance tuner, as well as her most recent essaying of the role in the absolutely phantastic 25th anniversary production THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, which will be released on Blu-ray and DVD in the US in 2012. Before we get to all about PHANTOM 25 - lest we forget, Ms. Boggess was also generous enough to tell us all about the show when it was still in rehearsals (you can read that chat here) - Boggess shares her affection for another recent InDepth InterView participant who shared the stage with her at the thrilling encore for PHANTOM 25 - the one and only Phantom of legend himself, Michael Crawford, as well as all about her participation in the yearly ASTEP charity concert CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY and the cast recording of it featuring herself along with Raul Esparza, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Constantine Maroulis and many more! Plus, insight into her preparations for her next Broadway role, that of Rebecca in the lavish stage spectacular REBECCA and much, much more!

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! Today, we caught up with James Barbour, star of Assassins, A Tale of Two Cities and the upcoming new Broadway musical Rebecca, co-starring Sierra Boggess.

Christmas 2011 is just days away and in celebration of the holiday season, we reached out to the stars of Broadway to find out what traditions they like best about the holiday season. Between spending time with family and friends, blasting Christmas music and Christmas tree decorating, eating Chinese food and watching movies, the stars seem to love it all!

Two-time Tony Award nominee Howard McGillin has joined the cast of the upcoming new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, opening on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. McGillin will play the role of Frank Crawley, replacing previously announced John Dossett (who will appear in another show this season). McGillin joins Sierra Boggess ("I"), Tam Mutu (Maxim deWinter), Karen Mason (Mrs. Danvers), James Barbour (Jack Favell), Donna English (Beatrice de Winter), Nick Wyman (Giles) and Henry Stram (Ben).

Broadway star and vocal power house James Barbour's Fourth Annual Holiday Concert Tour which is garnering major rave reviews and sold-out audiences opens at THE COTERIE (1775 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood) this weekend where it will play Friday, December 16 at 8:30pm and Saturday, December 17 at 8:30pm.

Broadway star and vocal power house James Barbour's Fourth Annual Holiday Concert Tour which is garnering major rave reviews and sold-out audiences opens at THE COTERIE (1775 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood) this weekend where it will play Friday, December 16 at 8:30pm and Saturday, December 17 at 8:30pm.

Andrew Samonsky is set to make a special guest apperance at James Barbour's 4th Annual Holiday Concert, tonight Friday December 9th at Sardi's.

Yesterday, December 8, James Barbour brought is 4th Annual Holiday Concert to Sardi's with special guest star Paige Davis. Barbour's concert will play at Sardi's through December 11 celebrating the holiday season and his new CD, BRING ME GIANTS, on the GlobalVision Records Label. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the show and brings you photo coverage below!

Broadway star, television personality and best-selling author Paige Davis will appear as a special guest at James Barbour's 4th Annual Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 8 at Sardi's (234 West 44th Street).

In December, The Coterie, Hollywood's newest supper club, will showcase the best and brightest talent from Broadway this holiday season.

Treehouse Entertainment, Inc has announced Broadway star and vocal power house JAMES BARBOUR'S Fourth Annual HOLIDAY CONCERT TOUR which premieres on Saturday evening, December 4 and his new CD on the Global Vision Records Label which ships nationally on Wednesday, November 17.

Additional principal casting has been announced for the upcoming new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne Du Maurier novel, opening on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Joining Sierra Boggess (previously announced for the leading role of "I") are Tam Mutu (Love Never Dies in the West End) as Maxim de Winter, Karen Mason (Sunset Boulevard, Mamma Mia!) as Mrs. Danvers, James Barbour (Beauty and the Beast, A Tale of Two Cities) as Jack Favell, John Dossett (Gypsy) as Frank Crawley, Donna English (Lend Me A Tenor) as Beatrice de Winter and Nick Wyman (Les Miserables) as Giles. Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27.

In December, The Coterie, Hollywood's newest supper club, will showcase the best and brightest talent from Broadway this holiday season.

Broadway star, television personality and best-selling author Paige Davis will appear as a special guest at James Barbour's 4th Annual Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 8 at Sardi's (234 West 44th Street).

Modern-day master of musical theatre Stephen Sondheim is about to release the second book of his complete collected lyrics - covering mostly everything written in the last three decades and in this one so far - titled after a line from what may very well be his ultimate masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize-winning SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE - LOOK, I MADE A HAT; Collected Lyrics (1981-2011) with Attendant Comments, Amplifications, Dogmas, Harangues, Digressions, Anecdotes and Miscellany. So, today, we are going to be taking a look at a litany of the finest moments from Sondheim's post-SWEENEY TODD musicals that are highlighted in LOOK, I MADE A HAT and perhaps discover a few of the many reasons why Sondheim's musicals - whether late-period or early on- are the best of the best Broadway has to offer - now or ever. And, what an absolutely mind-blowing list it is - and what a masterpiece of a book!

Treehouse Entertainment, Inc has announced Broadway star and vocal power house JAMES BARBOUR'S Fourth Annual HOLIDAY CONCERT TOUR which premieres on Saturday evening, December 4 and his new CD on the Global Vision Records Label which ships nationally on Wednesday, November 17.

BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that James Barbour has joined the cast of REBECCA on Broadway, in the featured role of 'Jack Favel'. He joins the only other casting officially confirmed by the production of Sierra Boggess in the lead role of 'I'.

The Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation (APACF) hosted an evening of singing and dancing to continue raising money for the capital campaign for the building of a new performing arts center in Anaheim. The production, Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011 featured some of Broadway's brightest stars.

The Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation (APACF) hosted an evening of singing and dancing to continue raising money for the capital campaign for the building of a new performing arts center in Anaheim. The production, Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011 featured some of Broadway's brightest stars.

Broadway veteran James Barbour has just released a solo album, titled 'Bring Me Giants.' Click here to purchase the album on the Dress Circle website. The full track list is as follows: