At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we have launched a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Check out what made news in our regional markets for the week of August 27!
Phoenix Theatre presents The Sugar Bean Sisters by Nathan Sanders, directed by Eric Lewis. The show will run tonight, August 31 through September 23, Fridays and Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Spice Girl, singer-songwriter, judge on the ITV1/Andrew Lloyd Webber show SUPERSTAR and now Mary Magdalene in the show's upcoming UK arena tour, Melanie C has just released previews of all the tracks from her new album 'Stages'.
According to contactmusic.com, Spice Girl Melanie C, star of the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar UK tour, has revealed her Broadway ambitions.
West End and Broadway leading man Alex Hanson takes on the role of 'Pilate', joining Tim Minchin, Melanie C, Chris Moyles and ITV Superstar winner Ben Forster in the cutting-edge rock musical which opens on 21st September at London's The O2 arena before embarking on a 21 date arena tour across the UK and Ireland.
BroadwayWorld brings you a video interview with Forster on the first day of rehearsals for the arena tour. Click below to see what he had to say!
Phoenix Theatre presents The Sugar Bean Sisters by Nathan Sanders, directed by Eric Lewis. The show will run August 31 through September 23, Fridays and Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Celebrating 40 years since it first opened in London's West End, the Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour, which kicks off in London on 21 September before visiting Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool, Nottingham, and Sheffield, added another date due to popular ticket demand.
According to ITV News, Ben Forster will play Jesus in the UK arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar after winning ITV's reality competition show 'Superstar' tonight, July 25, 2012. Forster received the most public votes during the live finale. Competitor Rory Taylor came in second, with Roger Wright falling into third. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of Forster on the show below!
According to ITV News, Ben Forster will play Jesus in the UK arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar after winning ITV's reality competition show 'Superstar' tonight, July 25, 2012. Forster received the most public votes during the live finale.
Spice Girl, singer-songwriter and judge on the ITV1/Andrew Lloyd Webber show SUPERSTAR, Melanie C has just released her single 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, available for digital download on iTunes and elsewhere today, July 22, 2012. Listen to the song below!
The Hartt School Guitar Department presents the 2012 Hartt School Guitar Festival from today, July 23, through Friday, July 27. International concert artist and pedagogue Scott Tennant joins Guitar Department founder/chair Richard Provost and faculty member Christopher Ladd for this week-long festival of concerts and daily master classes. This event is open to classical guitarists of all levels and aspirations who wish to improve and refine their playing and performance skills by studying with professional classical guitar performers and teachers. Visit www.theharttschoolguitardepartment.com or contact Christopher Ladd at ladd@hartford.edu or 860-966-7696for more information.
The Really Useful Group and AEG Live today announced that the first ever UK arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar has added an extra performance due to popular demand. The show will now play an additional matinee at London's O2 Arena on September 22.
The Hartt School Guitar Department presents the 2012 Hartt School Guitar Festival from Monday, July 23, through Friday, July 27. International concert artist and pedagogue Scott Tennant joins Guitar Department founder/chair Richard Provost and faculty member Christopher Ladd for this week-long festival of concerts and daily master classes. This event is open to classical guitarists of all levels and aspirations who wish to improve and refine their playing and performance skills by studying with professional classical guitar performers and teachers. Visit www.theharttschoolguitardepartment.com or contact Christopher Ladd at ladd@hartford.edu or 860-966-7696for more information.
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Designed to enhance the entertainment experience through the second screen of an iPhone or iPad, the app is a convenient, one-stop, mobile companion for the exciting series of events coming up for the UK revival of the legendary rock classic 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group today launched the official Jesus Christ Superstar app.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Trevor Project celebrates Susan Sarandon, Woody meets the press, Broadway sings for pride, and so much more!
Judy Craymer, producer of the global smash-hit musical phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has announced that the new musical, VIVA FOREVER! will open at the PICCADILLY THEATRE in London's West End in perfect time for Christmas. VIVA FOREVER! will preview from Tuesday 27 November and officially open on Tuesday 11 December 2012. All of the pop group's original stars were on hand today to celebrate the new musical's launch, and you can check out photos from the event below!
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