DISNEY'S THE LION KING Leaps To Miami's Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins
- May 7, 2012
In its 15th year, THE LION KING remains ascendant, recently becoming the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the sixth longest running musical in Broadway history and only the second show to produce five productions running 10 or more years.
Aurora Theatre’s THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Begins Tonight, 5/3
by BWW News Desk
- May 3, 2012
Aurora Theatre ends its season with The Fox on the Fairway opening tonight, May 3, 2012. The play is written by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) who 'hits a hole-in-one with his tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s. Love and money are in the rough at the Quail Valley Country Club. Two rival country club owners waggle around mistaken identities and play through over-the-top romantic shenanigans in order to stay on the fairway and ace a happy ending. This uproarious golf comedy promises to hit the sweet spot.'
Frank Ferrante's Premiere of AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO Comes to ACT, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk
- May 3, 2012
Frank Ferrante, the award winning and internationally known comedic actor, stages his virtuoso tribute to Groucho Marx at ACT - A Contemporary Theatre, in An Evening With Groucho. Mr. Ferrante is the winner of the 1987 New York Theatre World Award, nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award and Laurence Olivier Award, and well-known for his comic creation 'Caesar' with Teatro ZinZanni.
Nominee Reactions: John Tiffany for ONCE 'I thought 'My God, who has died'?'
by Robert Diamond
- May 1, 2012
'I can't believe it. It's such a humble and delicate show, so I'm just so thrilled that it's enjoying so much success. There is something about the rawness that seems to be touching people, I guess. I was actually out watching a lunchtime play here in Scotland and all of a sudden my phone started buzzing like crazy and I thought 'Oh My God, who has died?' It's that terrible! So I took my phone out and saw the text messages saying that we had gotten all of these nominations so it's safe to say that I enjoyed the last 10 minutes of the play immensely.'
DISNEY'S THE LION KING Leaps To Miami's Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins
- May 1, 2012
In its 15th year, THE LION KING remains ascendant, recently becoming the highest-grossing Broadway show in history. Since its Broadway premiere on November 13, 1997, 19 productions around the globe have been seen by more than 64 million people, grossed over $4.8 billion and, cumulatively, run a staggering 91 years. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher), THE LION KING is the sixth longest running musical in Broadway history and only the second show to produce five productions running 10 or more years.
BWW Reviews: 'Die Zauberfloete �" Impempe Yomlingo' im Admiralspalast
by Marcel Konrath
- Apr 27, 2012
Wenn afrikanische Rhythmen erklingen, Xylophone und Blechtrommeln zum Einsatz kommen, dann würde man als Zuschauer nicht unbedingt an Klassik denken und schon recht nicht an Mozart. Das was am Samstag Abend im Admiralspalast stattfand, läßt sich nur schwer kategorisieren. Es ist eine Mischung aus Oper, Entertainment, Musical, Tanz und Happening. Wie auch immer die Bezeichnung ausfällt: der ungewöhnliche Versuch Mozart's 'Zauberflöte' neu zu erfinden hat funktioniert - und wie!
THE LION KING Celebrates 10 Years on Tour!
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 24, 2012
THE LION KING tour continues to reign across North America, celebrating 10 triumphant years on the road on Friday, April 27 in Orlando. Since launching in April 2002 in Denver, CO, THE LION KING North American tour has played nearly 6,000 performances during 112 engagements in 74 cities. The record-breaking tour has been seen by more than14 million theatergoers and grossed over $928 million to date.
SMASH Star Raza Jaffrey to Join West-End's CHICAGO from May 16 to July 14
by James T Harding
- Apr 23, 2012
Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He will star in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from 16 May to 14 July, playing the role between present Billy, David Bedella, who leaves the cast on 12 May, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.
Meagan Kensil and Ian Lassiter Star in THE ASH GIRL, Previews Begin 4/21
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 21, 2012
Pipeline Theatre Company will present THE ASH GIRL by Tony Award nominee Timberlake Wertenbaker (Our Country's Good). Jessika Doyel will direct this unconventional adaptation of Grimm's Cinderella tale. Previews begin April 18 at The Connelly Theater with opening slated for April 21.
Steven Berkoff Premieres 6 ACTORS IN SEARCH OF A DIRECTOR, May 16-June 23
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 24, 2012
Steven Berkoff is to direct the World Premiere of his latest play, 6 Actors in Search of a Director, a comedy set on a movie location set, for a West End season at Charing Cross Theatre from Wednesday 16th May - Saturday 23rd June. Six actors are on a movie set waiting for their call. Until then they are in limbo needing the director to bring them to life. He does this merely by using the one magic word - "Action!"
Aurora Theatre’s THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Begins 5/3
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 19, 2012
Aurora Theatre will end its season with The Fox on the Fairway opening May 3, 2012. The play is written by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) who 'hits a hole-in-one with his tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s. Love and money are in the rough at the Quail Valley Country Club. Two rival country club owners waggle around mistaken identities and play through over-the-top romantic shenanigans in order to stay on the fairway and ace a happy ending. This uproarious golf comedy promises to hit the sweet spot.'
Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico Set to Lead PASSION at Classic Stage Company in 2013
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 19, 2012
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner announced today that acclaimed/awarding winning actresses Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico will star as Fosca and Clara in the company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, to be directed by John Doyle (the Tony Award-winning revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). PASSION is slated to begin performances in February, 2013. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks and months, as well as full creative team. PASSION opened on Broadway in May of 1994 and received the Tony Award that year for Best Musical.
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