A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. With several weeks until the craziness begins, there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters .
BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's The Lion King below!
The Colorado Theatre Guild's 9th Annual Henry Awards will take place Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd in Arvada, Colorado. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. The awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party. Tickets are $23 for CTG members (limit 2 per person), $30 non-members or $50 VIP. Tickets go on sale beginning July 1 by phone only through the Arvada Center Box Office by calling 720-898-7200.
This month marks the 100th Anniversary of the Marx Brothers debut in Vaudeville - which coincides with The Denver Center Theatre Company's hit revival of Animal Crackers, running now through May 11th! The Marx Brothers starred in the original Broadway production of Animal Crackers when it opened in 1928. The five Marx Brothers - Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo, and Zeppo - are known for their talents in the world of vaudeville. Scroll down to meet the cast!
Next month marks the 100th Anniversary of the Marx Brothers debut in Vaudeville - which coincides with The Denver Center Theatre Company's hit revival of ANIMAL CRACKERS, running through May 11th! The Marx Brothers starred in the original Broadway production of ANIMAL CRACKERS when it opened in 1928. The five Marx Brothers - Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo, and Zeppo - are known for their talents in the world of vaudeville.
Midtown Direct Rep will present a reading of the Terrance McNally Award finalist play, The Drama Department by James Hindman as part of Midtown Direct Rep's play development series focused on new and innovative American theatre: Theatre in the Loft. Directed by Peter Flynn, the reading will take place tonight, Sunday, July 14th at 7:00PM. Admission: $15 Cover, Cash Bar, No Drink Minimum.
Jason Little (Hair), Sainty Reid (Finding Nemo) and special guest, All My Children star, Eric Nelsen will join the previously announced cast, Adam Dannheisser (Rock of Ages), Danielle Ferland (Into The Woods), Jim Ferris (Lion King) and Christiane Noll (Tony Nominee for Ragtime).
Midtown Direct Rep will present a reading of the Terrance McNally Award finalist play, The Drama Department by James Hindman as part of Midtown Direct Rep's play development series focused on new and innovative American theatre: Theatre in the Loft. Directed by Peter Flynn, the reading will take place on Sunday, July 14th at 7:00PM. Admission: $15 Cover, Cash Bar, No Drink Minimum.
Tune-in to "The Newlywed Game" tomorrow, November 8 at 9pm ET on GSN to see a special themed Broadway episode featuring couples who have been in major Broadway hits including Wicked, Rent, and The Lion King. The three couples have proven their skills on stage, but will it be curtains for them on "The Newlywed Game?" Featured on the show will be Denny Paschall ("Chicago" and "Shrek: The Musical") & Haven Burton ("Rent," "Legally Blonde," and "Shrek: The Musical"), Geoff Packard ("Phantom of the Opera" and "Rock of Ages" ) & Chelsea Krombach ("Wicked" and "Promises, Promises"), and Jim Ferris ("The Lion King") & Erin Maguire ("Avenue Q" tour).
Pantochino Productions Inc., Connecticut's ridiculously entertaining non profit theatre company previously announced it would host a Broadway Theater Camp at the former St. Ann's School in Milford, Connecticut scheduled to take place today, August 6th through August 10th. Following its two sold-out summer theatre camps at the Milford Fine Arts Council, the company is launching this third week for young actors which will feature Broadway, National Tour and Regional Guest Artists.
Pantochino Productions Inc., Connecticut's ridiculously entertaining non profit theatre company has announced it will host a Broadway Theater Camp at the former St. Ann's School in Milford, Connecticut scheduled to take place August 6th through 10th. Following it's two sold out summer theatre camps at the Milford Fine Arts Council, the company is launching this third week for young actors which will feature Broadway, National Tour and Regional Guest Artists
Presented by the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) and Midtown Direct Rep, RATED P makes its long-awaited premiere from Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 8th at SOPAC.
Presented by the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) and Midtown Direct Rep, RATED P makes its long-awaited premiere from Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 8th at SOPAC.
Presented by the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) and Midtown Direct Rep, RATED P makes its long-awaited premiere from Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 8th at SOPAC.
Presented by the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) and Midtown Direct Rep, RATED P makes its long-awaited premiere from Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 8th at SOPAC.
Presented by the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) and Midtown Direct Rep, RATED P makes its long-awaited premiere from Friday, May 5th to Sunday, May 8th at SOPAC.
Treasure Island has launched a search for the next 'Jim Hawkins,' one of the show's starring roles. The creative team is currently seeking a dynamic actor/singer for the part.
Matt Cavenaugh, Noah Racey, Scott Barnhardt, Leo Ash Evens, Greg Roderick, Freddy Arsenault, Doan Mackenzie, Jim Ferris, Mike Masters, Meegan Midkiff, Mark Ludden and Michael Centanni will appear in an upcoming reading of Treasure Island, A New Musical. The show features Music and Lyrics by Corinne Aquilina, Book / Direction by Brett Smock and Book / Dramaturgy by Carla Vitale.
Disney's landmark musical event THE LION KING celebrated 5000 Broadway performances on Thursday, November 5 at the Minskoff Theatre. Only eight other musicals have reached this milestone, including Disney's Beauty and the Beast. THE LION KING is the ninth longest-running musical in Broadway history and the first American musical to welcome 50 million guests worldwide.
Cast members from the Gazelle Company of Disney's The Lion King, currently playing the Academy of Music in Philadelphia through September 10, will play a one-night-only concert of Ruthless! The Musical to benefit Aids Fund Philadelphia
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