Chris Peluso, Whitney Bashor to Lead Goodspeed's AMAZING GRACE, 5/17-6/10
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 9, 2012
Goodspeed Musicals takes to the high seas with the new musical Amazing Grace. This tale about a slave trader who sees the light and dedicates himself to ending slavery will run from May 17 through June 10, 2012 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works. Amazing Grace is sponsored by Essex Savings Bank.
Pamela Anderson to Join CHICAGO?
by Jennie Mamary
- Apr 7, 2012
According to parezhilton.com, Pamela Anderson is headed to Broadway. The actress is set to star in the hit revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO.
A.C.T. Completes 2011-2012 Season with Bay Area Premiere of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, 6/21-7/15
by Harmony Wheeler
- Apr 4, 2012
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will close its 2011-12 season with the Bay Area premiere of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical based on a tragic chapter in American history. Nominated for twelve 2011 Tony Awards, The Scottsboro Boys features music and lyrics by the legendary Broadway songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman), book by David Thompson (Steel Pier, Chicago), musical direction by Eric Ebbenga, and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman (The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Contact). Jeff Whiting will serve as associate director and choreographer. Tony and Emmy Award winner Hal Linden (Barney Miller, The Rothschilds on Broadway) joins the stellar cast as The Interlocutor. The Scottsboro Boys performs a limited run June 21-July 15, 2012, at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Press night is Wednesday, June 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets (starting at $20) are on sale now and may be purchased online at act-sf.org or by calling 415.749.2228.
San Diego Civic Theatre Presents CHICAGO Starring Christie Brinkley, 5/8-13
by Harmony Wheeler
- Mar 21, 2012
After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London's West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of 'Seinfeld' and 'Family Feud', John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre May 8-13, 2012. Tickets are available now!
Yonekura Ryoko to Star as 'Roxie' in CHICAGO This July
by Jennie Mamary
- Mar 18, 2012
According to the Tokyo Graph, actress Yonekura Ryoko will join the hit revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO this July. She is set to star as Roxy Hart, making her the first Japanese woman to star on Broadway since the 1958 production of Flower Drum Song starring Nancy Umeki. Ryoko will also be the first Japanese performer to portray a lead American character in a long-running Broadway musical.
FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Walter McBride
- Mar 15, 2012
Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Damian Arnold, will present the Broadway premiere of Marc Camoletti's classic farce Don't Dress For Dinner, starring Ben Daniels as "Robert," Melora Hardin as "Jacqueline," Adam James as "Bernard" and Jennifer Tilly as "Suzanne" with Spencer Kayden as "Suzette." Don't Dress For Dinner is adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tillinger.
The cast and creative team just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Check out a photo preview below and be sure to check back later for full coverage!
SHATNER'S WORLD Opens at Pantages Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 10, 2012
Television and movie legend William Shatner will bring his one man show SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT (www.shatnersworld.com) to the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, CA for one performance only on March 10 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale February 4th at 10:00 a.m. The show comes to L.A. direct from Broadway, where it will play a three week run at the Broadway's Music Box Theatre from February 14 - March 4.
STAGE TUBE: William Shatner on Talk Stoop
by Harmony Wheeler
- Feb 27, 2012
William Shatner, currently starring on Broadway in SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT, recently paid a visit to Cat Greenleaf's Brooklyn brownstone and was seen last on "Talk Stoop." "Talk Stoop" is also syndicated nationally on NBC affiliates.
Watch Shatner on the Talk Stoop below!
William Shatner To Make Appearance on TALK STOOP This Weekend
by Harmony Wheeler
- Feb 24, 2012
William Shatner, currently starring on Broadway in SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT, recently paid a visit to Cat Greenleaf's Brooklyn brownstone and can be seen this weekend on "Talk Stoop" " this Saturday February 25 on "Saturday Today in New York" in the 6:30 AM half-hour, at 1:30AM on Saturday night (actually very early Sunday February 12th), and again on Sunday at 12:30pm. "Talk Stoop" is also syndicated nationally on NBC affiliates.
Photo Flash: First Look at New 54 Below Club & Broadway Concert Venue!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 17, 2012
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, an upcoming restaurant and club, 54 Below, hopes to become a new staple for performers and patrons alike. The 160-seat space is set to kick off featuring Patti LuPone for two weeks in June, and has also confirmed that Brian d'Arcy James, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Rebecca Luker and Megan Hilty have scheduled performances.
Photo Coverage: SHATNER'S WORLD Opens on Broadway!
by Walter McBride
- Feb 17, 2012
Last night, February 16, SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT officially opened on Broadway, taking audiences on a voyage through Shatner's life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur, known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film.
Review Roundup: SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT
by Harmony Wheeler
- Feb 16, 2012
SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT opened tonight, February 16, at the Music Box Theatre. The show takes audiences on a voyage through Shatner's life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and raconteur, known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film. BroadwayWorld will keep you updated below as reviews come in.
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