Julie Andrews News

I first saw Rachel York onstage in Kiss Me Kate and was astounded by her fierce acting style. She devoured the role of Kate and was consistently mesmerizing. I also saw her on DVD in a live tape performance of Victor/Victoria and was equally taken by her dazzling presence and comedic flair.

The American Theatre Wing has announced the return of its acclaimed interview show 'Downstage Center,' back by popular demand. The show returns as a podcast on Monday, August 3 with Tony Award-winner and Billy Elliot star Gregory Jbara.

?She's got a voice that I would kill to have,? says Dame Julie Andrews of her Victor/Victoria co-star. Broadway star and television's Lucy delights with an evening of stories and song including favorites from the stage, screen, and American Songbook. Critically acclaimed for Broadway's City of Angels, Les Misérables, Victor/Victoria, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Kiss Me, Kate, Sly Fox and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The event is set to take place Sunday, July 26th, 2009 & Monday, July 27th, 2009 - Doors 7pm - Show 8pm at The Inner Circle at the Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028.

After a stunning weekend of sold out performances, the Windham Theatre Guild has decided to add the opportunity for all the young Princesses (and we had some Princes) to attend the next matinee performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Enchanted Edition on Sunday, July 26th at 2pm. All Princesses and Princes in attendence will receive a Certificate of Royalty, will parade on the Cinderella stage at intermission and will have the opportunity to meet and greet all of the cast members after the show.

Sony Masterworks proudly presented the recent release of the New Broadway Cast Recording of WEST SIDE STORY. The recording became available nationwide on June 2, 2009. The official opening of WEST SIDE STORY, which took place at the Palace Theatre in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2009, has been greeted with great critical acclaim and sold-out performances. The opening followed a pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., where the musical made its original world premiere in 1957.

Chris Davis for Norwell Lapley in assocation with That's Entertainment Productions presents Bobby Crush in LIBERACE LIVE FROM HEAVEN, written and directed by Julian Woolford.

42nd Street, the tap dancing musical extravaganza makes it's way to Peachtree Street at the Fabulous Fox Theatre July 28 - August 2. Starring the legendary Loretta Swit as Broadway diva Dorothy Brock, 42nd Street brings it's show stopping and foot tapping story to the Fabulous Fox by way of Theater of the Stars.

After a stunning weekend of sold out performances, the Windham Theatre Guild has decided to add the opportunity for all the young Princesses (and we had some Princes) to attend the next matinee performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Enchanted Edition on Sunday, July 26th at 2pm. All Princesses and Princes in attendence will receive a Certificate of Royalty, will parade on the Cinderella stage at intermission and will have the opportunity to meet and greet all of the cast members after the show.

After beginning her career in Cleveland in Disney's jukebox musical On the Record, Ashley Brown has triumphantly returned armed with an umbrella, British accent and the ability to fly.

Broadway leading lady Rachel York, most recently seen in the world premiere musical Turn of the Century at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, has added several new engagements to her symphony concert schedule. Now through July, the versatile stage, screen, and recording artist will be a guest soloist performing the works of Bernstein, Sondheim, Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more with major orchestras across the country.

Gavin Lee first took his bow as the beloved character of Bert five years ago when Mary Poppins began its first previews at the Bristol Hippodrome in England. Since then, he has performed the role at London?s Prince Edward Theatre, New York?s legendary New Amsterdam Theatre and, beginning Friday, will be taking his bows on the stage at Cleveland?s State Theatre in Playhouse Square.

A prince, a pumpkin, a glass slipper ... the Windham Theatre Guild kicks off their 25th season with history's most enduring fairy tale but with a thoroughly modern twist. It's Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Join some of your favorite WTG stars for the love and laughter as they bring this family classic to life on stage July 17th through August 1st at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic.

BROADWAY THEATRE PROJECT ANNOUNCES REVISED COMPREHENSIVE SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM--Creates New Festival to Include Students Parents; Underscores Commitment to the Tampa Theatre Arts Community--Debra McWaters' New Book - Musical Theatre Training: The Broadway Theatre Project Handbook - Available from Major Booksellers Worldwide--

Broadway Theatre Project announces comprehensive summer musical theatre arts education program. Creates New Festival to Include Students Parents; Underscores Commitment to the Theatre Arts Community

Broadway Theatre Project announces comprehensive summer musical theatre arts education program. Creates New Festival to Include Students Parents; Underscores Commitment to the Theatre Arts Community

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's 10-week 2009 Weekend Spectaculars series kicks off at the Hollywood Bowl with Ultimate Mancini!, a tribute to the unforgettable legacy of film, television and concert composer Henry Mancini, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at 8:30 p.m

Jake Macapagal, who is currently playing the role of Narrator/El Gallo in Repertory Philippines THE FANTASTICKS, will open as the debonair King Marchan in the Asian Premiere of VICTOR/VICTORIA at the Esplanade Theatre in Singapore from 11/9 to 11/29

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's 10-week 2009 Weekend Spectaculars series kicks off at the Hollywood Bowl with Ultimate Mancini!, a tribute to the unforgettable legacy of film, television and concert composer Henry Mancini, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, at 8:30 p.m

Fred Travalena, the master impressionist and singer whose vast repertoire of voices ranged from Jack Nicholson to Sammy Davis Jr. to Bugs Bunny, has died. He was 66.

?She's got a voice that I would kill to have,? says Dame Julie Andrews of her Victor/Victoria co-star. Broadway star and television's Lucy delights with an evening of stories and song including favorites from the stage, screen, and American Songbook. Critically acclaimed for Broadway's City of Angels, Les Misérables, Victor/Victoria, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Kiss Me, Kate, Sly Fox and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The event is set to take place Sunday, July 26th, 2009 & Monday, July 27th, 2009 - Doors 7pm - Show 8pm at The Inner Circle at the Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028.