InDepth InterView: Joshua Bergasse On BOMBSHELL/SMASH Reunion Concert, Plus ON THE TOWN, GIGI & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Mar 23, 2015
One of the most popular stories of the year so far, the unexpected announcement of a special one night only charity concert performance of a fan favorite musical-within-the-series from NBC's musical series SMASH, BOMBSHELL, to benefit the Actors Fund, is already a huge hit here on BroadwayWorld, and, now we bring you an exclusive chat with an elemental figure in the creation of the project, choreographer and director Joshua Bergasse, all about the hotly anticipated evening. As part of our conversation, Bergasse offers up a slew of new details on what plans are currently in place for the unprecedented SMASH reunion as well as share first reactions to the wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that has already racked up more than $315,000 in donations in less than two weeks, having begun with a goal of $50,000 when the event was first announced. Additionally, Bergasse parses the finer points of the BOMBSHELL score and outlines what fans can expect from the songstack on the evening as well as preliminary staging and presentational plans and also what the momentum engendered by BOMBSHELL could lead to in the future, near and far - a HIT LIST concert or perhaps a night featuring the other musicals-within-the-series. Plus, Bergasse also comments on his contributions to two new mainstage musicals this season byway of ON THE TOWN and GIGI as well as looks ahead to the La Jolla Playhouse premiere of the new musical by the FROZEN team of Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, UP HERE, while also glancing back at his Broadway debut in THE LIFE. All of that and much, much more!
Tom Kitt, Kyle Dean Massey and Lindsay Mendez to Join Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture This Month
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 16, 2015
A new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown. Each unique performance will incorporate an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his acclaimed career, along with new works in development. This performance will feature Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, If/Then), Kyle Dean Massey (Pippin, Wicked, Next to Normal), and Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Godspell) on April 20, 2015 at 10 PM.
Poster Unveiled For UK Cinema Release Of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Carrie Dunn
- Mar 18, 2015
Based on Tony Award-winning Jason Robert Brown's hit off-Broadway musical and starring Anna Kendrick, THE LAST FIVE YEARS will receive an exclusive two-week theatrical run in the heart of London's West End at The Empire Leicester Square before being released on VOD on 1 May and DVD on 4 May.
EXCLUSIVE: Jason Robert Brown at Work on A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Musical?!
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Mar 14, 2015
Jason Robert Brown revealed in concert on Friday night at SubCulture in New York City that he is at work on a new musical adaptation of the 1992 Tom Hanks film, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. No word yet as to when we may hear the Tony Award-winner's score or who else is on the creative team.
Norbert Leo Butz and Caissie Levy Join Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 13, 2015
A new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown. Each unique performance will incorporate an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his acclaimed career, along with new works in development. This concert, set for tonight, March 13, 2015 at SubCulture, will feature Norbert Leo Butz* (Big Fish, Wicked) and Caissie Levy* (Ghost The Musical, Hair).
BWW Previews: The Skivvies SPASHDANCE at 42West in NYC, 3/16
by Marina Kennedy
- Mar 12, 2015
Jacob Langfelder presents 'THE SKIVVIES...Splashdance!' at 42West on Monday, March 16th at 9:00 pm. Tickets are now available for this undie-rock comedy-pop duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley that also features an all star line-up of guest artists.
Norbert Leo Butz and Caissie Levy to Join Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture Next Week
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 6, 2015
A new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown. Each unique performance will incorporate an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his acclaimed career, along with new works in development. This concert, set for March 13, 2015 at SubCulture, will feature Norbert Leo Butz* (Big Fish, Wicked) and Caissie Levy* (Ghost The Musical, Hair).
Jeremy Jordan and More Set for American Cancer Society's Marvin Hamlisch Benefit This May
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 6, 2015
On Monday, May 4th, 2015, the American Cancer Society will present A Spring Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch featuring the music of 'Sweet Smell of Success' at the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. Proceeds from the Gala and the performance will benefit the critical cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services supported by the American Cancer Society.
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