David Ayers Joins SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tonight
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 8, 2012
Beginning tonight, August 8th, David Ayers will be the new Buffalo Bill in Off-Broadway's sellout sensation SILENCE! The Musical at its new home, the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. David Ayers is replacing Stephen Bienskie, who is departing to recreate his original role in the upcoming L.A. production of SILENCE! The Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! and is located at 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)
Laura Osnes' Cafe Carlyle Album Gets 9/18 Release!
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 8, 2012
Broadway Records announced today that Laura Osnes: Dream A Little Dream - Live At The Cafe Carlyle will be released on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Pre-orders are now being taken at amazon.com at http://amzn.com/B008TAVUA2. A digital release date will be announced in the coming weeks.
Photo Flash: Jeremy Jordan Records SEE ROCK CITY & OTHER DESTINATIONS Bonus Track
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 3, 2012
Tony-nominee Jeremy Jordan will provide all nine voices for an a cappella "surprise" bonus track on the forthcoming See Rock City & Other Destinations original off-Broadway cast recording produced by Yellow Sound Label. The piece was arranged by the show's orchestrator Justin Hatchimonji and features a song from the Drama Desk-nominated score.
Davis Gaines and More Star in SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's West Coast Premiere at Hayworth Theatre, 8/31
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 2, 2012
Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! The Musical the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, will open a Los Angeles company with performances beginning August 31, at the Hayworth Theatre. This engagement marks the West Coast Premiere of the Off-Broadway hit. The press opening is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2012. SILENCE! The Musical is produced by Theater Mogul.
Jeremy Jordan Performs Bonus Track on SEE ROCK CITY Cast Recording
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 2, 2012
Tony-nominee Jeremy Jordan will provide all nine voices for an a cappella "surprise" bonus track on the forthcoming See Rock City & Other Destinations original off-Broadway cast recording produced by Yellow Sound Label. The piece was arranged by the show's orchestrator Justin Hatchimonji and features a song from the Drama Desk-nominated score.
SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 300th Performance Tonight, 8/1
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 1, 2012
Off-Broadway's SILENCE! The Musical will celebrate its 300th performance tonight, August 1st at the brand new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square, 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.). Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! The Musical is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. After opening at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011, the show became a sold-out phenomenon and was selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 5 Musicals.
Photo Flash: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates Opening of Elektra Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 31, 2012
The brand new Elektra Theatre officially opened in Times Square this past Wednesday, July 25th. The first tenant at the Elektra Theatre is the transfer of the award-winning smash Off-Broadway hit, SILENCE! The Musical. Check out photos from the opening celebration below!
Libra Theater Company Announces Birthday Concert, 8/11
by Alyssa Holcomb
- Jul 25, 2012
Libra Theater Company is pleased to present a celebratory birthday concert, looking back on its second full year of producing entertaining and innovative theater. To commemorate the company's birthday, Libra will welcome many friends and former artists to the stage to perform great songs and share personal stories.
Cast of NEWSIES Set for Elektra Theatre Opening of SILENCE! The Musical, July 25
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 24, 2012
The brand new Elektra Theatre officially opens in Times Square tomorrow evening, July 25th. The first tenant at the Elektra Theatre is the transfer of the award-winning smash Off-Broadway hit, SILENCE! The Musical. The festivities will begin with a 6 PM cocktail hour, attended by Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kara Lindsay and the cast of Broadway's NEWSIES. There will be an 8:30 after party immediately following the 7 PM performance of SILENCE! The Musical.
Photo Flash: Joan Rivers Visits NEWSIES!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 20, 2012
On Wednesday, July 18th, Joan Rivers attended NEWSIES on Broadway with her grandson and his friend. She raved about the show backstage and said that she especially loved the choreography and the energy of the cast. Check out photos of Rivers with the cast below!
Kimberly Stern and Randy Harrison Return to SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tonight, 7/18
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 18, 2012
Kimberly Stern is returning to the cast of Off-Broadway's SILENCE! The Musical tonight, July 18th in the role of Buffalo Bill's plus-sized victim, Catherine Martin. Tomorrow also marks the first performance of SILENCE! The Musical at its new home, the brand new Elektra Theatre in Times Square. The Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! The Musical, located at 673 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St).
Former NEWSIES Star Christian Bale Commends Broadway Cast
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 16, 2012
In the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES star Christian Bale chatted about a previous gig- starring in the original movie version of Newsies back in 1992. Bale said of the new Broadway show: 'They're having the success our movie never had. I'm not really into musicals. But I wish them the best.'
Twitter Watch: Jeremy Jordan- 'Just Recorded First Song for SMASH'
by BWW
- Jul 16, 2012
On Twitter Watch, Jeremy Jordan wrote ' Just recorded my first song for Smash... holy crap this is really happening!!
Jordan will play a Brooklyn singer with a self-destructive streak, alongside two more newcomers in the roles of Joe and Courtney. Jaime Cepero (Ellis), Raza Jaffrey (Dev) and Brian d'Arcy James (Frank), are departing the show.'
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