Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Steel Magnolias officially opened on Sunday, March 9 at their Millburn Theatre, with performances through April 6. The cast of Steel Magnolias stars Kelly Bishop as Clairee, Charlotte Booker as Truvy, Beth Fowler as Ouiser, Monique Fowler as M'Lynn, Kelly Sullivan as Shelby and Kate Wetherhead as Annelle.
John Lloyd Young took Broadway by storm and every award possible including the Tony Award as Best Actor in a musical, for his portrayal of Frankie Valli in the hit musical Jersey Boys. We caught up with the humble actor as he spoke about playing the role for the first time for the man himself, Frankie Valli.
Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown returned to Broadway Artists Alliance last week to lead a master class, working with talented young people from across the country
Tony Award-winner John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys) held his first solo concert on February 23 at The Allen Room of Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of the American Songbook Series.
Today's the day the Teddy Bears had their picnic! And they brought along all their Broadway-loving friends for another successful and entertaining Broadway Bears auction, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! To the thrill of bear and fan-boy alike, the 11th Annual event raised over $127,000! Top winners were 'Cyrano de Bergerac,' 'The Lion King' and 'Spamalot.'
Broadway Artists Alliance is the dynamic not-for-profit educational organization that is quickly gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together Broadway artists and promising young performers. They will present their annual Winter Intensive February 16-18. Jason Robert Brown returns as a special guest master class instructor to mentor the talented young performers (ages 10-21).
Broadway Artists Alliance, the dynamic not-for-profit educational organization that is quickly gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together Broadway artists and promising young performers, continued their 2008 one-day master class series with Spring Awakening's Jonathan Groff and Tony Award Winner John Gallagher Jr.
Michelle Federer, the original Nessarose of Broadway's Wicked, shared her talents with Broadway Artists Alliance and lead a Wicked-themed Master class on Saturday, January 19, 2008.
On December 28, Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) lent her talents and expertise by teaching a song interpretation master class to a group of eager young stars to be, ages 10-20.
Tony Winner John Lloyd Young has joined the line-up for the special holiday edition of 'Don't Quit Your Night Job' on Thursday December 20 at 11:30PM at the Zipper Factory
Broadway Artists Alliance, the dynamic not-for-profit educational organization that is gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together Broadway artists and promising young performers, offers a special double master class weekend December 15th and 16th.
LATEST NEWS: No official news is yet available, though NY1 and other news sources are reporting that optimism is in the air. Both sides spoke positively earlier in the day about reaching a resolution, but no official announcements have yet been made. A press conference is expected later this evening.
On Wednesday November 21 - during what would have been his final Broadway performance of his Tony Award-winning role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys - John Lloyd Young arrived outside the August Wilson Theatre to sign-in for the last time.
Dozens of Broadway, TV and film stars will tend the bar at the annual 'Celebrity Barte nding Night' at Frank's (410 West 16th Street, between 9 the and 10th Avenues) on Monday November 19 from 7PM-11PM.
LATEST NEWS: A statement from the League of American Theatres and Producers reads, 'The League of American Theatres and Producers and Local One talked through the night and were unable to reach an agreement. Talks will resume tomorrow (Wednesday, November 28) at 10AM. Performances are canceled through Wednesday's matinees.'