Pride Films & Plays to Present 'JUDY GARLAND AND LIZA MINNELLI'
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 7, 2016
Pride Films and Plays will enliven the New Year by bringing back two leading actresses from its recent acclaimed production of the musical The Boy From Oz in a new show entitled Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli - Once in a Lifetime: The London Palladium Concert - a Tribute, featuring Nancy Hays (as Judy Garland) and Michelle Lauto (as Liza Minnelli), with music direction and orchestral arrangements by Robert Ollis (co-producer). This loving musical tribute recalls the historic concert by these two famous performers at the London Palladium, just as Liza's singing career was beginning to take off. The Boy from Oz veterans Cameron Turner (choreography) and John Nasca (costume design) will round out the creative team for this dynamic new show.
2 ACROSS, Starring Andrea McArdle & Kip Gilman, Adds Wednesday Matinees
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 6, 2016
A new batch of tickets are now on sale for the Off-Broadway premiere of Jerry Mayer's new comedy, 2 ACROSS, which began a open-ended engagement on November 14th at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). Emmy Award nominee Evelyn Rudie ("Eloise") directs a cast that stars Andrea McArdle and Kip Gilman. Tickets are now on sale through March 20th. Wednesday Matinees at 2pm have also been added to accommodate the demand.
SHE LOVES ME to Play Foothill Music Theatre This February
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 6, 2016
Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents SHE LOVES ME, the charming 1963 musical adaptation of Miklos Laszlo's play Parfumerie (which later inspired the Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan feature film You've Got Mail), with a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and a book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret).
Signature Theatre's OLD HATS Extends
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 6, 2016
Signature Theatre has announced a four week extension for the special return engagement of Old Hats, created and performed by Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music and lyrics by and featuring Shaina Taub, directed by Tina Landau. The production begins performances January 26 and will now play through April 3, 2016 with a Thursday, February 18 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Tickets start at $45. To purchase tickets for all Signature productions, call Ticket Services at 212-244-7529 (Tues. - Sun., 11am - 6pm) or visit www.SignatureTheatre.org.
AVOCADOS ARE FOR RICH PEOPLE Podcast Launches Tonight at The Duplex
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 6, 2016
Questionable life advice, musical theatre tunes, a few boxes of wine and approximately seven to ten belly laughs await audiences at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre tonight, January 6th, when actress and blogger Bligh Voth hosts a launch party and live taping of her new podcast, AVOCADOS ARE FOR RICH PEOPLE.
END OF THE RAINBOW Begins This Week at The Kavinoky Theatre
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 5, 2016
The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, will continue its 36th season with the production of End of the Rainbow - written by Peter Quilter and directed by Lisa Ludwig. This limited engagement, which opens on January 8 and runs through January 31, 2016, stars Natasha Drena as Judy Garland along with Chris Hatch, Greg Gjurich, and David Lundy.
Stage & Screen Stars to Appear at Belgrade Theatre in Spring 2016
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 5, 2016
Coventry's Belgrade Theatre has today announced details of casting for five star-studded new shows touring to the venue in Spring 2016 which include a new UK tour of End of the Rainbow starring Loose Women's Lisa Maxwell, the UK stage premiere of Jackie The Musical starring Janet Dibley and a new touring production of the laugh-out-loud comedy, Menopause the Musical starring Irish pop icon Linda Nolan and Eastenders actress Cheryl Fergison.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for January 4-10, Featuring Melba Moore, Lorna Luft, and More!
by Louisa Brady
- Jan 4, 2016
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Neil Bartram: 'New Songs for a New Year'; Broadway Is A Drag: Celebrating Drag Queens for BC/EFA; Lorna Luft at 54 Below; 54 Sings Kiss Me Kate; and Melba Moore: I Got Love.
AVOCADOS ARE FOR RICH PEOPLE Podcast to Launch at The Duplex, 1/6
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 29, 2015
Questionable life advice, musical theatre tunes, a few boxes of wine and approximately seven to ten belly laughs await audiences at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre on January 6th, when actress and blogger Bligh Voth hosts a launch party and live taping of her new podcast, AVOCADOS ARE FOR RICH PEOPLE.
Photo Flash: First Look at MAURICE HINES TAPPIN' THRU LIFE at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 23, 2015
MAURICE HINES TAPPIN' THRU LIFE is a swinging, song and dance musical that celebrates the astonishing showmanship of one of the last great tap dancers of a by-gone era still working today and whose collaborators were a jaw-dropping, who's who of theatre, music, film and television. Co-starring the fierce tap dancing Manzari brothers and the all female vivacious Diva Jazz Orchestra, the show is directed by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Deaf West's Big River, Grease). Performances begin tonight, December 23rd at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street), and opening night is Monday, January 11th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Hines in action below!
WAKE UP with BWW 12/23/2015 - It's a Holly, Jolly Broadway Christmas!
by Jessica Khan
- Dec 23, 2015
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Christmas weekend's big news: MAURICE HINES TAPPIN' THRU LIFE begins tonight at New World Stages, and be sure to check back with us for Broadway's holiday weekend schedule and '12 Days' countdown!
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