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MEMPHIS Opens 10/23 in San Jose
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 23, 2012


MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical, and the show that had its pre-Broadway run at the Silicon Valley's own THEATREWORKS, opens at BROADWAY SAN JOSE performing at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 for a limited engagement.

Andrew Samonsky Joins Carolee Carmello, George Hearn and More in SCANDALOUS
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 17, 2012


This fall, Andrew Samonsky returns to Broadway in the new musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Broadway-Bound SCANDALOUS Website Launches Today
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2012


Today, the official website launches for the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson. Visit www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com to view an exclusive video interview with bookwriter and lyricist Kathie Lee Gifford, plus performance clips, company member bios, production photos and the latest news.

Edward Watts and Roz Ryan Join Cast of Broadway-Bound SCANDALOUS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2012


This fall, celebrated stage veterans Edward Watts (Finian's Rainbow) and Roz Ryan (Chicago, The Pajama Game, Dreamgirls) return to Broadway to co-star in the new musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Two-Time Tony Award Winner George Hearn Joins Carolee Carmello in SCANDALOUS This Fall!
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 2, 2012


In this, his 19th Broadway show, Hearn will portray the dual roles of James Kennedy, Aimee's kindhearted father; and Brother Bob, a popular preacher whose growing resentment of Aimee and her public power fuels him to vehemently discredit her from his pulpit.

BWW Reviews: Pantages Hosts MEMPHIS, the Musical That Has It All
by Don Grigware - Aug 2, 2012


Now on its national tour, Memphis docks at the Pantages for two weeks only through August 12, and the production is thrilling from top to bottom with a great book, great score, sensational direction and choreography and a truly fantastic cast of triple threat actors, singers and dancers. Memphis is one those rare shows that gives the audience a realistic picture of radio and the emergence of television as it took possession of the nation in the early 50s.

MEMPHIS Will Recoup Investment on Broadway by Closing
by Robert Diamond - Jul 30, 2012


The producers of the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced today that the production will recoup its $12 million investment as of its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 5, 2012 after 30 previews and 1,166 regular performances. MEMPHIS opened on October 19, 2009 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street), having begun previews on September 23rd.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, The Musical! to Play Lunt-Fontanne for 2012 Holidays
by Robert Diamond - Jul 26, 2012


Christmas Story, The Musical! will arrive on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre just in time for the 2012 holiday season. The producers have announced that the new musical, based on the 1983 movie perennial, will play a November 5 - December 30 holiday engagement. Opening night is Monday, November 19.

MEMPHIS Comes Home to San Diego, Now thru 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2012


MEMPHIS the 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, opens at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, July 24 for a limited engagement and will play through July 29th.

SCANDALOUS to Begin Broadway Performances 10/13; Carolee Carmello Stars
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 19, 2012


As announced on the Thursday, July 19 edition of NBC 'Today,' this fall, two-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello (Parade, Mamma Mia!, Sister Act) will star in the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Christopher Sieber-Led LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MEMPHIS Set for Pantages Theatre, Beg. Tonight, 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2012


The Pantages Theatre hosts the touring productions of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MEMPHIS this summer 2012.

Breaking News: Tony-Winning MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5; West End Production Coming Soon
by Robert Diamond - Jun 26, 2012


The producers of the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced tonight that the production will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 5, 2012 after 30 previews and 1,166 regular performances. MEMPHIS opened on October 19, 2009 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street), having begun previews on September 23rd.

BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS at the Kennedy Center is mmmmmmmmm Marvelous!
by Charles Shubow - Jun 18, 2012


See the four-time Tony Award winner and you won't miss a beat.

MEMPHIS Comes Home to San Diego, 7/24-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2012


MEMPHIS the 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, opens at the San Diego Civic Theatre on July 24 for a limited engagement and will play through July 29th.

MEMPHIS Comes to Kennedy Center Opera House, Now thru 7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2012


The Kennedy Center presents Memphis in the Opera House from tonight, June 12 to July 1, 2012.

2012 BroadwayWorld Award Winners Announced - NEWSIES Leads Pack With 10! PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, GODSPELL, WICKED, SALESMAN & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 6, 2012


The results are in! This year, we shattered all previous site records, by more than DOUBLE, as hundreds of thousands of theatregoers and fans weighed in on their favorites of th 2011-12 theatre season on Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond.

BWW Awards Update 6/1 - 2 Days to Go!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 1, 2012


Voting opened on May 3, 2012 and runs through June 4, 2012 for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 6/1 with just 2 days to go in voting!

BWW Awards Update 5/31 - 3 Days to Go - FOLLIES Pulls Ahead of GODSPELL
by BWW Special Coverage - May 31, 2012


Voting opened on May 3, 2012 and runs through June 4, 2012 for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/31 with just 3 days to go in voting!

BWW Awards Update 5/29 - Just 5 Days to Go!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 29, 2012


Voting opened on May 3, 2012 and runs through June 4, 2012 for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/29 with just 5 days to go in voting!

MEMPHIS Comes to Columbus, Opening 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012


MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony® Award-winner for Best Musical, opens at the Ohio Theatre on May 29 for a limited engagement.

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