InDepth InterView: Rachel Potter Talks New Album, NOT SO BLACK & WHITE, Plus Looks Back At EVITA, WICKED, THE X FACTOR & More
by Pat Cerasaro
- Mar 2, 2015
Today we are talking to one of the breakout stars of Season 3 of FOX's recent reality competition series THE X FACTOR and a stalwart Broadway regular in her own right, the passionate and versatile Rachel Potter. Espousing on her impressive new country-tinged album NOT SO BLACK & WHITE and explicating the impetus behind many of the standout tracks on the release, Potter opens up about her unique journey thus far in both her own life and her show business career - from her conservative Baptist upbringing to her early success headlining Disney theme park extravaganzas leading to a string of Broadway roles and eventually landing on THE X FACTOR, followed by her big move to Nashville and embarking on creating songs for a solo album that expresses exactly who she is, here and now. Additionally, Potter shares what audiences can expect from her upcoming live show at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC tonight as well as some special surprises she has in store for the performance. Plus, Potter reflects on some of her most memorable Disney shows and whether she would like to continue the tradition with FROZEN onstage while also recalling backstage stories from EVITA, WICKED and the LEGALLY BLONDE casting competition. All of that, her memorable GLEE audition, her desire to do FROZEN on Broadway and much more in this expansive conversation with a uniquely gifted Broadway crossover star worth watching.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 25th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson
- Feb 26, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Mosh Pit's Oscar wrap-up, plus BIC's 'First Wives Club,' 'Book Of Mormon' and 'For The Record,' Theater Wit's 'Mr. Burns,' Porchlight's 'City Of Angels' and Bailiwick's 'Murder Ballad.' Upcoming, The Hypocrites' 'American Idiot,' a new theater in the Wisconsin Dells, and two evenings with The Improvised Sondheim Project!
STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris, Anna Kendrick Open Oscars with 'Moving Pictures'
by Matt Tamanini
- Feb 22, 2015
In true Neil Patrick Harris form, the Oscars' host opened the 87th Annual Academy Awards with an original number from FROZEN songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. With the help of Tony-nominee Anna Kendrick and Jack Black, in 'Moving Pictures' NPH paid tribute to the wonder that Hollywood brings.
Official Update: Disney Comments on FROZEN's Future Broadway Plans!
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 13, 2015
As BroadwayWorld reported last night, Disney's FROZEN is aiming to hit the stage by 2017. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the movie musical's Oscar-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez met with the film's writer and co-director Jennifer Lee, head of Disney Theatricals Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway and West End director Alex Timbers to discuss their options. Lee is writing the book with guidance from the Lopezes, who have also written 'a couple' of new songs for the show.
Breaking News: FROZEN Aiming for the Stage by 2017; Alex Timbers to Direct!
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 12, 2015
FROZEN is aiming to hit the stage by 2017. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the movie musical's Oscar-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez met with the film's writer and co-director Jennifer Lee, head of Disney Theatricals Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway and West End director Alex Timbers to discuss their options.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 31 - February 6
by BWW Special Coverage
- Feb 6, 2015
Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of the opening night of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY, a first look at Disney's new FROZEN FEVER, all-new photos from Sutton Foster's upcoming TV show, and more!
Lilla Crawford, Lilli Cooper, Tamika Lawrence & More Join Lineup for CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 14, 2015
Lilla Crawford (Into the Woods), Lilli Cooper (Wicked), Tamika Sonia Lawrence (If/Then), Liz McCartney (Taboo), Jessica Phillips (Next to Normal), Zachary Prince (Honeymoon in Vegas), Zak Resnick (Mamma Mia), Kacie Sheik (HAIR,) and Cortney Wolfson (Kinky Boots) have joined the lineup of Broadway performers who will sing at the Cutting-Edge Composers concert at 54 Below on Jan. 25 at 9:30pm.
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