THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Hits The Alpine Theatre Project 8/11-23
by Reynard Loki
- Jul 27, 2009
Broadway showstoppers highlight Alpine Theatre Project?s new production of The World Goes ?Round, running August 11 ? 23 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. The sleek and stylish music concert celebrates the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb, and features a cast full of seasoned Broadway performers.
Signature Theatre Announces Schedule For Its Free Target Open House 8/8
by Reynard Loki
- Jul 24, 2009
Signature Theatre, the recipient of the 2009 Tony Award® for Outstanding Regional Theatre, celebrates the best in musical theater and drama at its Target Open House on Saturday, August 8 from noon ? 9:30 pm. Free and open to the public, this fun-filled Signature event is 9½ hours of exciting performances, and fascinating master classes, demonstrations, and exhibits, plus kids? offerings, all offered in Signature?s swanky two-theater complex. Events begin every 15 minutes. Located in the Shirlington Village area of Arlington, VA just off I-395, Signature Theatre is approximately nine minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Free parking is available in two adjacent public garages.
Signature Theatre Announces 3 New Musical Commissions & 2 Awards; Recipients Include Guettel, Foley, Michelson, Miller & Richards
by Charlie Piane
- Jul 20, 2009
Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced that Signature Theatre is expanding its American Musical Voices Project (AMVP) for a fourth year with the commission and production of a new musical by Adam Guettel for its 2011-2012 season. Also announced as part of The Next Generation segment of the AMVP were two additional musical commissions awarded to Peter Foley and Marisa Michelson as well as honoree grants given to Chris Miller and Scott Davenport Richards for the development of future musical ideas. Signature, with the support of The Shen Family Foundation, has awarded $595,000 to artists in honors and commissions in the past three years. The American Musical Voices Project is the largest single musical theater commissioning and producing initiative at any non-profit theater in America.
DESTINY'S CHILD Star Michelle Williams Set To Appear As 'Roxie' in West End's CHICAGO 7/13
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 13, 2009
Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as 'Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August. Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time.
DESTINY'S CHILD Star Michelle Williams Set To Appear As 'Roxie' in West End's CHICAGO 7/13
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jul 9, 2009
Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as 'Roxie Hart' in the smash hit West End musical 'CHICAGO' at the Cambridge Theatre from Monday 13 July until 22 August. Michelle Williams, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, rose to fame as one third of Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child, comprising Michelle Williams, Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, is the top selling female group of all time.
'Dancing' and 'Insider' Host Harris Joins CHICAGO 7/7
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 7, 2009
The Great White Way continues to heat up this summer when two-time Emmy Award nominee and celebrated TV personality Samantha Harris ('The Insider,' 'Dancing with the Stars') makes her Broadway stage debut in the starring role of Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a six-week limited engagement, Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
Photo Flash: CABARET At TUTS With Leslie Kritzer
by Charlie Piane
- Jun 26, 2009
Travel back in time to the decadent world of 1930s Berlin as Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) produces the sizzling new presentation of the Tony Award-winning musical, Cabaret, June 16-28, 2009 at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts in downtown Houston.
Vineyard Presents Invite Only Reading of Kander And Ebb's SCOTTSBORO BOYS 6/26, Stroman To Helm
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 26, 2009
The Vineyard Theatre presents an invitation-only reading of its upcoming musical THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS -- with music and lyrics by Tony Award-winners John Kander and Fred Ebb (CABARET, CHICAGO, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN) and a book by David Thompson -- featuring John Cullum (URINETOWN), Brandon Victor Dixon (THE COLOR PURPLE) and Colman Domingo (PASSING STRANGE) at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Friday, June 26 at 3pm.
Kander, Kitt And Miranda Have 'Open Mic' On NPR, Listen Now
by Charlie Piane
- Jun 26, 2009
As part of Morning Edition's 'Open Mic' series on NPR, IN THE HEIGHTS creator Lin-Manuel Miranda sat down with NEXT TO NORMAL composer Tom Kitt and the legendary John Kander for a unique roundtable interview.
Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Chandra Wilson
by Peter James Zielinski
- Jun 25, 2009
Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the most recent 'Talkback Tuesdays' took place on Tuesday, June 23rd, and featured a post-show conversation with three-time Emmy Award nominee and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson. She will perform in the production through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she met the 'Talkback' crowd!
Vineyard Presents Invite Only Reading of Kander And Ebb's SCOTTSBORO BOYS 6/26, Stroman To Helm
by Eddie Varley
- Jun 24, 2009
The Vineyard Theatre presents an invitation-only reading of its upcoming musical THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS -- with music and lyrics by Tony Award-winners John Kander and Fred Ebb (CABARET, CHICAGO, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN) and a book by David Thompson -- featuring John Cullum (URINETOWN), Brandon Victor Dixon (THE COLOR PURPLE) and Colman Domingo (PASSING STRANGE) at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Friday, June 26 at 3pm.
Photo Coverage: Shonda Rhimes Visits CHICAGO's Chandra Wilson
by Peter James Zielinski
- Jun 23, 2009
'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson has stepped into the celebrated role of Matron 'Mama' Morton, the reigning cellblock diva of the smash hit musical CHICAGO. Chandra Wilson has joined the production for a four-week limited engagement which began, Monday, June 8th. She will perform in the production through Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as she welcomed 'Grey's Anatomy' creator Shonda Rhimes backstage after the Monday June 22nd performance!
Signature Theatre Co Opens Season With DIRTY BLONDE, Begins 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 22, 2009
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award®, celebrates its 20th anniversary this season from August 11, 2009 through June 20, 2010. The season begins with the Broadway hit Dirty Blonde, a comedy with music about the notorious film legend Mae West starring Tony Award®-nominee Emily Skinner.
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