Sting and a performance from the cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP are set for ABC's THE VIEW today, November 10th. Stana Katic, of ABC's 'Castle' is also set to appear on the broadcast.
Readers of Broadway World Minneapolis are familiar with the big splashy Broadway tours that come through Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre and St. Paul's Ordway Center for the Arts, as well as what's happening at our own big theaters like the Guthrie. But my goal as a Broadway World contributor is to make you aware of the great work that some of the smaller companies around town are doing. Two great examples right now are nimbus theatre, which does consistently good work as well as hosts other small companies at their Northeast Minneapolis home, and Candid Theatre Company, which recently won an Ivey for their new play DOGWOOD. nimbus' production of August Strindberg's GHOST SONATA combines original music, ingenious set design, and video projections to enhance the deeply layered 100 year old play. Candid's production of the historical true-crime drama HAUPTMANN presents a compelling story with the barest of sets and costumes. Both are worth your time and deserve a bigger audience than the ones I was a part of. Keep reading for more details on both shows. Moral of the story: don't be afraid to venture off the beaten path and give a new theater a try. You might discover something pretty great.
Sting and a performance from the cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP are set for ABC's The View on Monday, November 10th.
On this morning's TODAY, Al Roker gets a behind-the-scenes from Sting of the artist's new show THE LAST SHIP and takes the stage in costume to 'audition' for a role in the production.
THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award-winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey opened on Broadway on October 26 with overwhelming praise for its emotionally powerful score. On December 16, Universal Music Classics will release the Original Broadway Cast Album for THE LAST SHIP, produced by the Emmy-Award winning and multi-Grammy-nominated producer Rob Mathes. The play is directed by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Steven Hoggett, with musical direction, orchestrations and arrangements also by Rob Mathes.
Sting stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about making his Broadway debut as composer of the musical THE LAST SHIP, which is loosely based on his childhood. In addition, cast members from the show performed the number 'When We Dance.'
NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features are thrilled to present two tours of the Broadway musical, ELF, during the 2014 holiday season. Both kick off today, November 7. This holiday season marks the fourth year that ELF has entertained audiences around the nation since its 2010 Broadway debut. Playing the title role of 'Buddy' are Daniel Patrick Smith (Buddy Tour) and Eric Williams (Jovie Tour).
Today, November 7th, Sting and the cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP will perform live today. Also during the broadcast, the morning show goes behind-the-scenes of the musical with Sting.
In an all-new FUNNY OR DIE video, legendary singer Bette Midler wants to put a tree on the moon, so she's Kickstarting her project with rewards that are out of this world.
The Divine Miss M stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about her 25th album 'It's the Girls,' and perform her version of the hit song, 'Be My Baby.' Check out the appearance in full below!
NBC has announced that Bette Midler will appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON tonight, November 5th. The legendary singer will perform and discuss her new album 'It's the Girls!' during the broadcast. Jim Gaffigan is also scheduled to guest.
TheaterWorks under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero has announced it is adding PLAYING THE ASSASSIN by David Robson to its 2014-2015 season.
The 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting - who has said his love of Broadway musicals dates to his childhood in Newcastle when his mother played Broadway cast recordings (CAROUSEL, OKLAHOMA!, etc.) that, to quote Sting, "I ate for breakfast," - just joined the cast of THE LAST SHIP to create the original cast recording of his new musical. BroadwayWorld was in the studio with the whole gang and you can check out photos from the special day below!
The Divine Miss M is back! Bette Midler has released her first studio album in eight years, 'It's the Girls,' featuring songs from female groups who have had the greatest influence on her throughout her career. The album drops today, Nov. 4 via Warner Bros. Records (Nov. 10 in the UK via East West Records/Warner Music UK.)
Bette Midler has announced on her official site that she will be touring the country beginning May 2015 in support of her newest solo recording 'It's the Girls.'
THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey opened October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the cast's Gypsy Robe ceremony last night and brings you pictures from the sacred event below!
THE LAST SHIP on Broadway will offer a special discount, effective immediately, for union members who present a union card when purchasing tickets at the box office at the Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52 Street. 'Work is a sacrament, an outward sign of inward grace,' preaches Father O'Brien, the salty and profane priest featured in Sting's new musical, THE LAST SHIP. This musical that celebrates the men and women who still make things and who devote their lives to their work, opened Sunday, October 26.
As a special Halloween treat, SHOWTIME will re-air the first two episodes of the freshman season of the critically-acclaimed hit drama series PENNY DREADFUL tonight, October 31
Bette Midler is getting her first UK television special this fall on ITV, called BETTE MIDLER: ONE NIGHT ONLY. According to Deadline, Joanna Lumley will host the program, with an air date to be announced.
NBC has announced that Bette Midler will appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on Wednesday, November 5th. The legendary singer will perform and discuss her new album 'It's the Girls' during the broadcast.
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