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WE WILL ROCK YOU to Launch World Tour, US Tour, Stop on Broadway?
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013


According to Brian May's website Brian's Soapbox, he has given the go-ahead for a US tour of We Will Rock You, with a stop in New York City, possibly on Broadway. The show is already set for a world tour, beginning in the UK, this year.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Opening 1/11
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 9, 2013


With its latest production, Asolo Repertory Theatre sparks a debate on a topic important to most Americans: money. How much is enough, and to what lengths should we go in acquiring it? Glengarry Glen Ross, the 1984 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play written by one of the most highly acclaimed American writers of our generation, David Mamet, delves into the dark forces that drive capitalism and our pursuit of the American dream.

Photo Coverage: MiG Ayesa's Solo Rock Concert in Queens
by Oliver Oliveros - Dec 17, 2012


The night started off with original compositions ("High," "Summer Feeling," and "Nothing You Do," among others) and a few show tunes from two smash Broadway shows ("Burn the Floor," "Rock of Ages"): Mig Ayesa, 'Rock Star: INXS' finalist-turned-bona fide Broadway rock star, dishing out hard rock, soulful vocals while playing the keyboard; Jon Skibic, "Rock of Ages" guitarist, strumming his electric guitar while listening closely to Ayesa - both perfectly played in sync.

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES' MiG Ayesa Sings 'Wanted Dead Or Alive' in Queens Concert
by Stage Tube - Dec 17, 2012


MiG Ayesa, 'Rock Star: INXS' finalist-turned-bona fide Broadway rock star, rocked New York City via his solo concert at Perlas International Cuisine in Woodside, Queens Saturday night, December 15. Below, check out a video of him singing Bon Jovi's 'Wanted Dead Or Alive'!

Ayesa Rocks NYC Prior to WE WILL ROCK YOU World Tour Tonight
by Oliver Oliveros - Dec 15, 2012


MiG Ayesa, 'Rock Star: INXS' finalist-turned-bona fide Broadway rock star, is set to rock New York City (NYC) via his solo concert at Perlas International Cuisine in Woodside, Queens (69-09 Roosevelt Avenue) tonight at 10 p.m.

Ayesa to Rock NYC Prior to WE WILL ROCK YOU World Tour, 12/15
by Oliver Oliveros - Dec 13, 2012


MiG Ayesa, "Rock Star: INXS" finalist-turned-bona fide Broadway rock star, is set to rock New York City via his solo concert at Perlas International Cuisine in Woodside, Queens (69-09 Roosevelt Avenue) on Saturday, 10 p.m.

Kevin Kennedy and Brenda Edwards Set for UK's WE WILL ROCK YOU Arena Tour
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2012


According to reports, West End cast members Kevin Kennedy (Pop) and Brenda Edwards (Killer Queen) will star in UK's We Will Rock You world arena tour.

Benjamin Walker Signs on for HBO's THE MISSIONARY Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2012


According to Deadline.com, stage and screen star Benjamin Walker, who will soon return to Broadway in Cat on a Hot Tine Roof, will lead HBO's upcoming pilot- 'The Missionary.' Walker will play a 'young American missionary who gets caught up in Cold War intrigue while helping a young woman escape East Berlin.'

Benjamin Walker Brings FIND THE FUNNY: ELECTION EDITION to Joe's Pub Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 6, 2012


Benjamin Walker, the critically acclaimed star of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON and the upcoming 20th Century Fox Film, ABRRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER presents and performs in FIND THE FUNNY - which he created and hosts.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2012


Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles!

BWW Reviews: Solving THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at the Kavinoky Theatre
by Nathan Miller - Oct 3, 2012


When you hear the name Charles Dickens, you almost automatically put in your mind an image of that cute little orphan boy roaming the streets of London picking pockets, or maybe the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future guiding Scrooge on a walk down memory lane. You probably don't think of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. In picking their show for the Curtain Up celebration, the Kavinoky Theatre did, and the entire Buffalo theatre community has benefited from it.

BREAKING NEWS: Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Debra Monk Set to Lead CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Revival
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2012


Tony Award-winner Scarlett Johansson returns to Broadway to star as Maggie, with Ciaran Hinds as Big Daddy, Benjamin Walker as Brick and Tony and Emmy Award-winner Debra Monk as Big Mama in Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning classic CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Directed by Tony and Emmy Award-winner Rob Ashford, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF will begin preview performances Tuesday, December 18 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Opening night is Thursday, January 17.

Tompsett & Wooding Take Over As Leads In London WE WILL ROCK YOU From Oct 8
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 11, 2012


Having recently celebrated its 10th birthday, and about to hit its 4,000th performance which is reached September 20, Queen and Ben Elton's West End smash show "We Will Rock You" today announces new cast members in the lead roles of Galileo and Scaramouche to join the show from October 8.

Joe McElderry Joins STREET OF DREAMS at Metro Radio Arena, May 29 & 30
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 28, 2012


X Factor winner Joe McElderry will make a guest performance in Street of Dreams - the live musical celebration of Coronation Street, when it tours to Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena on 29 and 30 May.

Noel Sullivan To Join West End WE WILL ROCK YOU From Feb 20
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 31, 2012


Having performed the role over 300 times in the highly successful UK national tour of the show, singer/actor Noel Sullivan is to join the original London production of the Queen/Ben Elton hit musical We Will Rock You in a reprise of his lead role of Galileo.

CORONATION STREET OF DREAMS Plays MEN Arena; Album Available Online
by Jennie Mamary - Jan 11, 2012


Announced in early December, Coronation Street the Musical will play in Manchester's MEN Arena this March. Tickets are on sale now to see stars of the show, past and present, in a all singing, all dancing celebration of its history and characters. But want to hear the music first? Well pop along to the Facebook page and hear the full album in its entirety before you see the show in March.

Alex Gaumond, Lauren Samuels to Lead WE WILL ROCK YOU Cast Through 10th Anniversary, 2012 Olympic Year
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2011


The current year-long celebrations of legendary rock band Queen's 40th anniversary have seen a massively elevated profile for the co-creators of hit show We Will Rock You, and the celebrations continue with the launch next week of the lavish memorabilia book , '40 Years of Queen' (Carlton Books).

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Matt McGrath in Old Globe's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2011


James Vásquez directs THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Old Globe, with book, music and lyrics by Richard O'Brien, choreography by JT Horenstein and music direction by Mike Wilkins. The Rocky Horror Show will run in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center through November 6. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

Alex Gaumond, Lauren Samuels to Lead WE WILL ROCK YOU Cast Through 10th Anniversary, 2012 Olympic Year
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 29, 2011


The current year-long celebrations of legendary rock band Queen's 40th anniversary have seen a massively elevated profile for the co-creators of hit show We Will Rock You, and the celebrations continue with the launch next week of the lavish memorabilia book , '40 Years of Queen' (Carlton Books).

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