MARY POPPINS National Tour Welcomes Caroline Sheen as New 'Mary' for Limited Engagement, 2/11
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 29, 2010
Producers Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher are pleased to announce that Caroline Sheen will reprise the role of 'Mary Poppins' in the North American Tour of MARY POPPINS, after originating the title role in the critically acclaimed UK Tour. Sheen replaces Ashley Brown, who will play her final performance in Los Angeles at The Ahmanson Theatre on Sunday, February 7. Sheen joins the production in Tempe, AZ where performances begin at ASU Gammage Auditorium on Thursday, February 11 for a limited engagement of 3 weeks through Sunday, February 28, 2010. The opening night is Friday, February 12 at 7:30pm.
Laurie Metcalf, Kirk Douglas et al. Honored with L.A. Drama Critics Circle Nominations
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 25, 2010
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2009. The 41st Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 22 at the Colony Theatre, thanks to the generous donation of the Colony's management. The theatre is located at 555 N. Third Street, in Burbank.
Full Cast Announced for Tharp's COME FLY AWAY; Tickets on Sale January 18
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 14, 2010
Casting has been announced for the new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra. COME FLY AWAY will star Matthew Dibble, Holley Farmer, Laura Mead, Charlie Neshyba-Hodges, Rika Okamoto, Karine Plantadit, Keith Roberts and John Selya, all of whom were in last fall's acclaimed world premiere production at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.
The Cruise Family Takes in MARY POPPINS
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 8, 2010
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes treated daughter Suri Cruise to evening out at the Ahmanson Theatre to see the LA engagement of the beloved stage musical, MARY POPPINS. This is the second time Suri has seen the world's most famous nanny on stage. Katie brought her to see the smash hit Broadway production in August 2008 during NY rehearsals for her own Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's All My Sons.
THEATRE TALK: Dancing Through Life
by Miriam Zendle
- Jan 9, 2010
Miriam Zendle takes a look at the London theatre scene and recommends shows and actors to see and to avoid.
SIMON GREEN: TRAVELING LIGHT Closes 1/3
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 3, 2010
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to present the US premiere of SIMON GREEN: TRAVELING LIGHT at Brits Off Broadway. Performed by Simon Green with musical arrangement and accompaniment by David Shrubsole, SIMON GREEN TRAVELING LIGHT begins performances on Tuesday, December 15 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3. Press opening is Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday at 7:30, Wednesday - Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
Spend a "Jolly Holiday" With MARY POPPINS, 12/22-1/3
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 22, 2009
A great way to celebrate the holiday season in Los Angeles is to spend it with Mary and Bert in the magical "Mary Poppins," which will have a special two-week holiday schedule including a 6:30 p.m. performance on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2009, and 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday, December 23, Thursday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 30. There will be no performances on Christmas and New Year's Day. As one of the musical's beloved songs says, it'll be a "Jolly Holiday" at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.
Spend a "Jolly Holiday" With MARY POPPINS, 12/22-1/3
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 19, 2009
A great way to celebrate the holiday season in Los Angeles is to spend it with Mary and Bert in the magical "Mary Poppins," which will have a special two-week holiday schedule including a 6:30 p.m. performance on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2009, and 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday, December 23, Thursday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 30. There will be no performances on Christmas and New Year's Day. As one of the musical's beloved songs says, it'll be a "Jolly Holiday" at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre.
Messiah Rocks' La Chanze & J. Robert Set for Concert and CD Signing at B&N, 12/15
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 15, 2009
Sony Classical and Integrity Music have released the CD and DVD of Handel's Messiah Rocks, a groundbreaking musical event that blends classical music with classic rock in a fresh new interpretation of George Fredrick Handel's celebrated oratorio. On December 15, its stars, La Chanze and J.Robert, will perform in concert and sign copies of the CD at the Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble.
SIMON GREEN: TRAVELING LIGHT Brings Cabaret With a British Flair to Brits Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, 12/15-1/3
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 15, 2009
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to present the US premiere of SIMON GREEN: TRAVELING LIGHT at Brits Off Broadway. Performed by Simon Green with musical arrangement and accompaniment by David Shrubsole, SIMON GREEN TRAVELING LIGHT begins performances on Tuesday, December 15 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3. Press opening is Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday at 7:30, Wednesday - Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
Tickets Go On Sale Today For The Cincinnati Run Of MARY POPPINS
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 11, 2009
Broadway Across America and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 9:00am.
MARY POPPINS Comes To The Fox Theatre 12/6
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 6, 2009
Broadway Across America - Atlanta and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Sunday, December 6 at noon.
Messiah Rocks' La Chanze & J. Robert Set for Concert and CD Signing at B&N, 12/15
by Jessica Lewis
- Dec 4, 2009
Sony Classical and Integrity Music have released the CD and DVD of Handel's Messiah Rocks, a groundbreaking musical event that blends classical music with classic rock in a fresh new interpretation of George Fredrick Handel's celebrated oratorio. On December 15, its stars, La Chanze and J.Robert, will perform in concert and sign copies of the CD at the Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble.
Performers from MARY POPPINS To Appear At at The Grove in a Free Performance 12/4
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 4, 2009
Four actors that are currently appearing in the West Coast premiere of 'Mary Poppins' (which is being presented at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre) will perform songs from Broadway's perfectly magical musical in a special free performance at The Grove in Los Angeles on Friday, December 4, 2009, at 3 p.m. Gail Bennett, playing the role of Mary Poppins, and Dominic Roberts, playing the role of Bert, will be joined by Katie Balen and Carter Thomas who play Jane and Michael Banks (respectively).
Performers from MARY POPPINS To Appear At at The Grove in a Free Performance 12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 1, 2009
Four actors that are currently appearing in the West Coast premiere of 'Mary Poppins' (which is being presented at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre) will perform songs from Broadway's perfectly magical musical in a special free performance at The Grove in Los Angeles on Friday, December 4, 2009, at 3 p.m. Gail Bennett, playing the role of Mary Poppins, and Dominic Roberts, playing the role of Bert, will be joined by Katie Balen and Carter Thomas who play Jane and Michael Banks (respectively).
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