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Tickets Available for HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2011

This Monday, September 26, tickets for Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway will be available to the public at the Broadhurst Theatre box office (235 West 44th Street) and via Telecharge, now accepting all major credit cards. Visit www.telecharge.com or call 212 239 6200. Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage for a 10-week engagement in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, beginning previews on October 25, 2011. Opening night has been set for November 10; the production will run through January 1, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Hugh Jackman Visits THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 24, 2011

Hugh Jackman recently sat down the The Tonight Show's Jay Leno to talk about his decision to get into theater. Click below to hear what Jackman had to say!

Tickets Available for HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY, 9/26
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2011

This Monday, September 26, tickets for Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway will be available to the public at the Broadhurst Theatre box office (235 West 44th Street) and via Telecharge, now accepting all major credit cards. Visit www.telecharge.com or call 212 239 6200. Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage for a 10-week engagement in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, beginning previews on October 25, 2011. Opening night has been set for November 10; the production will run through January 1, 2012.

It's Official - Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway Concerts to Start October 25th at Broadhurst Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Sep 13, 2011

It's Official! Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will return to the New York stage next month in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, playing October 25 2011 to January 1 2012 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The official opening night has been set for November 10.

BWW Reviews: TALES OF THE CITY Delights; Tinkering Needed to Tune Up for Broadway
by Mike Ward - Jun 9, 2011

Capturing the charm of the original source material, TALES OF THE CITY benefits from a strong cast fully committed to the work. Yet if Broadway is the goal, quite a bit of retooling, balancing and focusing remains, all within the grasp of this talented team.

TV: SISTER ACT on Broadway Sneak Peek!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 15, 2011

SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Watch the cast in a special preview montage below!

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT's Chester Gregory Sings 'If U Only'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2011

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Watch Chester Gregory sing 'If You Only' from the show. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT Sings 'Take Me to Heaven' on GMA
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2011

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Watch the cast perform 'Take me to Heaven' on Good Morning America below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Men of SISTER ACT!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2011

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard. Meet the male half of the cast in the video below!

STAGE TUBE: Patina Miller, Victoria Clark, Whoopi Goldberg Talk SISTER ACT
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2011

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard. Hear from two of the show's stars, Patina MIller and Victoria Clark, as well as producr Whoopi Goldberg in the video below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Sisters of SISTER ACT!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2011

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard. Become acquainted with the all-star cast with the video below!

SISTER ACT Begins Previews Tonight, 3/24!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 24, 2011

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT begins preview performances tonight, March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner ('Cheers'), and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed). Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing...Forum, Smokey Joe's Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard.

SISTER ACT Announces $26.50 Rush Ticket Policy
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 24, 2011

The new Broadway musical SISTER ACT will offer a limited number of $26.50 rush tickets (price includes $1.50 facility fee) in the front row of the orchestra for each performance. These rush tickets, which are available to all patrons, can be purchased at the box office only, beginning at 10:00am the day of the performance (12:00pm on Sundays). There is a limit of 2 tickets per person.

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT Cast on Menken's Music
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2011

SISTER ACT will begin preview performances at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on March 24, 2011 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.In the following video, the cast chats exclusivly about Alan Menken's music in the new show!

TV: Broadway Beat Meets the SISTER ACT Company!
by Broadway Beat - Mar 6, 2011

Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller and the cast of the new Broadway musical SISTER ACT introduced the new musical to the press today, March 2. Broadway Beat was on hand for the event and introduces you to the company below!

Photo Coverage: SISTER ACT in Rehearsal
by Walter McBride - Mar 3, 2011

Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller and the cast of the new Broadway musical SISTER ACT introduced the new musical to the press today, March 2. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the performance preview and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: SISTER ACT Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - Mar 3, 2011

Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller and the cast of the new Broadway musical SISTER ACT introduced the new musical to the press today, March 2. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below!

TV: SISTER ACT Meets the Press - Full Performance Preview!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 3, 2011

Olivier Award nominee Patina Miller and the cast of the new Broadway musical SISTER ACT introduced the new musical to the press today, March 2. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you a first performance preview below!

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT's 'Deloris' Takes on 'Mother Superior'
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 2, 2011

Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment are presenting SISTER ACT on Broadway, with previews beginning March 24 at the Broadway Theatre. Opening night is April 20. Click below for a show introduction by stars Patina Miller and Victoria Clark.

It's Official: Douglas Carter Beane Joins SISTER ACT Team
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 28, 2011

Producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced that Tony and Olivier award nominee Douglas Carter Beane will provide additional book material to the upcoming musical SISTER ACT, working alongside Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning book-writers Cheri and Bill Steinkellner. Previews begin March 24 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway); opening night is April 20.

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