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Kinky Boots y Matilda lideran las nominaciones de los Tony 2013
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 30, 2013

Se acaban de anunciar las nominaciones de los Premios Tony 2013. Kinky Boots, el musical de Cindy Lauper y Harvey Fierstein, cuenta con 13 nominaciones seguido de Matilda con 12 y el revival de Pippin con 10.

2013 Tony Nominations - Show by Show!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2013

The Tony Award Nominations were just announced and we've got the complete list - show by show! The 67th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 9, 2013.

2013 Tony Nominations Announced - The Complete List! KINKY BOOTS Leads with 13, MATILDA with 12, PIPPIN with 10
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2013

The Tony Award Nominations were just announced and we've got the complete list! The 67th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 9, 2013.

FLASHDANCE Comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 5/7-19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013

Full casting has been announced for the Orange County engagement of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation. Joining Jillian Mueller as Alex and Matthew Hydzik as Nick are Katie Webber as Tess, Kelly Felthous as Gloria, DeQuina Moore as Kiki, Jo Ann Cunningham as Hannah, David R. Gordon as Jimmy, Matthew Henerson as Harry and Christian Whelan in the role of C.C.

Ready to Get KINKY at Home? Masterworks Broadway to Release KINKY BOOTS Cast Recording May 2013!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 8, 2013

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY has just announced the signing of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Kinky Boots. Produced by Cyndi Lauper, William Wittman and Stephen Oremus, the album will be recorded on March 14, 15 and 25 in anticipation of a May 2013 release.

SISTER ACT Makes Philly Premiere at Academy of Music in April
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 6, 2013

SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at the Academy of Music on April 2 - 7 for a limited engagement as part of the Broadway Season, presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization. The press opening is Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 pm.

Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper Join TimesTalks Series
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2013

Kinky Boots creators Harvey Fierstein (book) and Cyndi Lauper (music & lyrics) will sit down with New York Times theater reporter Patrick Healy as part of a New York Times TimesTalks on Monday, March 18th at 6:30 PM E.T. at TheTimesCenter (242 West 41st Street). The pair will discuss their collaborative experience on the hotly anticipated new musical; the evening will also include a performance by Kinky Boots stars Stark Sands and Billy Porter. For those not in the room, the conversation and performances will be streamed lived on the Web at www.Livestream.com/NYTimes.

BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL - Wow, 'What a Feeling!'
by Jimmy Ferraro - Feb 21, 2013

WOW! - 'What a Feeling!!!'...What a GREAT feeling it was to be transported back in time to the 1980's, at the opening performance of Flashdance - The Musical, now Rockin' Carol Morsani Hall at the Straz Center, through February 24th.

SISTER ACT Comes to Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013

SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, opens at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts tonight, February 19-24, 2013 for a limited engagement.

SISTER ACT Stops at PlayhouseSquare March 5-17
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 12, 2013

SISTER ACT is coming to Cleveland this March for a limited engagement! SISTER ACT is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.

SISTER ACT National Tour Comes to Benedum Center, Now thru 2/10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2013

The national tour of SISTER ACT is coming to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA from tonight, February 5-10, 2013.

KINKY BOOTS Box Office Opens Today
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 4, 2013

The box office for Kinky Boots, the hotly anticipated new musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), is officially open for business at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street)! Kinky Boots, directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, begins previews on Sunday, March 3, 2013, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 4, 2013.

SISTER ACT National Tour Comes to Benedum Center, 2/5-10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2013

The national tour of SISTER ACT is coming to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA from February 5-10, 2013.

Photo Flash: FLASHDANCE Celebrates Opening Night in Pittsburgh!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2013

Performances for the upcoming national tour of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, began January 1st and ran through January 6 at Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall. Following the Pittsburgh engagement, FLASHDANCE will embark on a national tour to more than 25 cities in the next seven months with additional bookings to be announced soon. Check out photos from the musical's opening in Pittsburgh below!

Photo Flash: First Look at FLASHDANCE- THE MUSICAL- Production Shots!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 7, 2013

Performances for the upcoming national tour of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, begin January 1st and run through January 6 at Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall. At a recent press event, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl officially announced January 1st as FLASHDANCE day. Following the Pittsburgh engagement, FLASHDANCE will embark on a national tour to more than 25 cities in the next seven months with additional bookings to be announced soon. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

2012 BWW Nashville Awards - Last Chance to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 31, 2012

Voting is now underway for the Nashville Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.

FLASHDANCE Begins Performances in Pittsburgh Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 31, 2012

Performances for the upcoming national tour of FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, begin January 1st and run through January 6 at Pittsburgh's Heinx Hall. At a recent press event, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl officially announced January 1st as FLASHDANCE day. Following the Pittsburgh engagement, FLASHDANCE will embark on a national tour to more than 25 cities in the next seven months with additional bookings to be announced soon.

2012 BWW Nashville Regional Awards - LIVE Update 12/24 - Final Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 24, 2012

Voting is now underway for the Nashville Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.

2012 BWW Nashville Regional Awards - LIVE Update - Tilghman and Andrew Tied - 12/18!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 18, 2012

Voting is now underway for the Nashville Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

2012 BWW Nashville Regional Awards - LIVE Update - Dalton Tilghman and More in the Lead - 12/10!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 10, 2012

Voting is now underway for the Nashville Awards and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

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