The new musical 'Wonderland,' set to open on Broadway in March, tells the classic Alice in Wonderland story through the eyes of an adult Alice living in New York City. Below are five rejected poster designs for the show - and the final artwork (bottom right). All were created by John Turner, a lead designer for the merchandising firm Creative Goods Design & Supply. Click on an image to read commentary by Mr. Turner on the inspiration for each work, what worked about it and what didn't.The new musical 'Wonderland,' set to open on Broadway in March, tells the classic Alice in Wonderland story through the eyes of an adult Alice living in New York City. Below are five rejected poster designs for the show - and the final artwork (bottom right). All were created by John Turner, a lead designer for the merchandising firm Creative Goods Design & Supply. Click on an image to read commentary by Mr. Turner on the inspiration for each work, what worked about it and what didn't.The new musical 'Wonderland,' set to open on Broadway in March, tells the classic Alice in Wonderland story through the eyes of an adult Alice living in New York City. Below are five rejected poster designs for the show - and the final artwork (bottom right). All were created by John Turner, a lead designer for the merchandising firm Creative Goods Design & Supply. Click on an image to read commentary by Mr. Turner on the inspiration for each work, what worked about it and what didn't.The new musical 'Wonderland,' set to open on Broadway in March, tells the classic Alice in Wonderland story through the eyes of an adult Alice living in New York City. Below are five rejected poster designs for the show - and the final artwork (bottom right). All were created by John Turner, a lead designer for the merchandising firm Creative Goods Design & Supply. Click on an image to read commentary by Mr. Turner on the inspiration for each work, what worked about it and what didn't.
WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical has confirmed complete casting: Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Little House on the Prairie) as Chloe and Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as White Rabbit. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances will begin Monday, March 21.
Ann Harada is pleased to announce that Tony Award nominees Christopher Sieber (Spamalot), Willy Falk (Miss Saigon), Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera), and Drama Desk Award winner Jose Llana (Spelling Bee) will be joining her on Monday, November 29th, 7:00 PM at The Midtown Theater (163 West 46th
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The conference entitled "Musical Theatre in the USA: American Musical Elements - From Page to Stage" will take place within the International Festival for Musical Performing Arts "Life is Beautiful" in Bucharest, Romania.
The conference entitled "Musical Theatre in the USA: American Musical Elements - From Page to Stage" will take place within the International Festival for Musical Performing Arts "Life is Beautiful" in Bucharest, Romania.
Tickets are now on sale to WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical exclusively for American Express cardholders through http://www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. Tickets will be available to the general public the week of November 22. WONDERLAND will star Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as White Knight, Tituss Burgess (Jersey Boys, Little Mermaid) as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar as Chloe, and Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as White Rabbit. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances will begin Monday, March 21.
Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, and Broadway Impact present Broadway's 'It Gets Better' video featuring 63 members of the New York theatrical community speaking to LGBTQ youth.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jeff Award winners, 'Traces,' 'Finishing The Hat,' 'The Rocky Horror Show,' 'The Sound Of Music,' 'It Gets Better,' more....
In light of the recent attention on suicide amongst gay youth driven by bullies, the Broadway community has been teaming up with the Trevor Project for the 'It Gets Better' campaign, encouraging gay or questioning youth to hold their heads high and seek help. Click below to hear from Victoria Clark, Jose Llana, Kate Pazakis, Jen Namoff, and Kate Shindle.
The cast of WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical will star Janet Dacal (In The Heights), Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie), Tituss Burgess (Jersey Boys, Little Mermaid), Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song), Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!), Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) and Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me). Directed by Gregory Boyd, with a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn and choreography by Marguerite Derricks, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances will begin Monday, March 21.
Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!) has joined the cast of the benefit concert performance of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical INTO THE WOODS on October 11 at the Engelman Recital Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Ave.) in Manhattan.
Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!) has joined the cast of the benefit concert performance of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical INTO THE WOODS on October 11 at the Engelman Recital Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Ave.) in Manhattan.
Pop icon Deborah Cox headlined a star-studded cast featuring performances and presentations by Sandra Thurman, former AIDS Czar under President Bill Clinton and current President and CEO of International AIDS Trust, the cast of FELA!, Dancing With The Stars finalist and N'SYNC star Lance Bass, Tony Award winners Alice Ripley, Chuck Cooper, Melba Moore, and TV stars Graham Phillips (The Good Wife) and Ariana Grande (Nickelodeon's Victorious), for the third annual Broadway in South Africa (BSA) benefit concert last night, October 4. Nearly the entire show featured world-premiere songs, created for the evening, by such composers as Grammy Award winners Desmond Child and Julie Gold. This year's honoree was producer Michael Butler. He is one of the most successful theatrical producers, lauded for bringing HAIR to Broadway in 1968, and an active proponent of youth creating positive global social change.
Pop icon Deborah Cox will headline a star-studded cast featuring performances and presentations by Sandra Thurman, former AIDS Czar under President Bill Clinton and current President and CEO of International AIDS Trust, the cast of FELA!, Dancing With The Stars finalist and N'SYNC star Lance Bass, Tony Award winners Alice Ripley, Chuck Cooper, and Melba Moore, and TV stars Graham Phillips (The Good Wife) and Ariana Grande (Nickelodeon's Victorious), for the third annual Broadway in South Africa (BSA) benefit concert. Nearly the entire show will feature world-premiere songs, created for the evening, by such composers as Grammy Award winners Desmond Child and Julie Gold. This year's honoree is producer Michael Butler. He is one of the most successful theatrical producers, lauded for bringing HAIR to Broadway in 1968, and an active proponent of youth creating positive global social change. The concert will take place on Monday, October 4, 2010, at 7:30 pm in the Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom, located at 311 West 34th Street.
Dancing With The Stars finalist and N'SYNC star Lance Bass joins The Good Wife's Graham Phillips as presenters for the third annual Broadway in South Africa (BSA) benefit concert. The show will premiere new works, created for the evening, by such composers as Grammy Award winners Desmond Child and Julie Gold, to be performed by Broadway stars, like Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and Ariana Grande (Nickelodeon's Victorious).
Pop icon Deborah Cox will headline a star-studded cast featuring performances and presentations by Sandra Thurman, former AIDS Czar under President Bill Clinton and current President and CEO of International AIDS Trust, the cast of FELA!, Dancing With The Stars finalist and N'SYNC star Lance Bass, Tony Award winners Alice Ripley, Chuck Cooper, and Melba Moore, and TV stars Graham Phillips (The Good Wife) and Ariana Grande (Nickelodeon's Victorious), for the third annual Broadway in South Africa (BSA) benefit concert. Nearly the entire show will feature world-premiere songs, created for the evening, by such composers as Grammy Award winners Desmond Child and Julie Gold. This year's honoree is producer Michael Butler. He is one of the most successful theatrical producers, lauded for bringing HAIR to Broadway in 1968, and an active proponent of youth creating positive global social change. The concert will take place on Monday, October 4, 2010, at 7:30 pm in the Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom, located at 311 West 34th Street.
The Ayala Foundation USA today announced that Filipino-American Broadway stars will be featured in a concert version of an original Filipino musical, Long Season, at its upcoming gala on September 25, 2010 at The Fairmont Hotel located at 170 South Market Street in San Jose, CA. The gala will be part of the first ever Philippine Development Forum & Gala to bring together Filipino and Filipino-American thought leaders from both sides of the Pacific to discuss solutions to the Philippine's most pressing development problems. AF-USA has invited no less than newly-elected Philippine President Noynoy Aquino as Keynote Speaker