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Rehearsals Begin for Ramin Karimloo-Led LES MISERABLES in Toronto; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2013


Excitement is building for the Toronto premiere of the new Cameron Mackintosh production of Boublil & Schonberg's masterpiece LES MISERABLES, the first show of the 2013-2014 Mirvish Subscription Season.

DIVOS AND DIVAS with Marcus Nance Comes to The Jazz Bistro, Now thru April 28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2013


The Jazz Bistro presents a month of Sundays featuring 'Divos and Divas with Marcus Nance', an elegant cabaret brunch. The show will run Sundays in April (7,14,21,28). Doors open at 11:30/12:00 show.

DIVOS AND DIVAS with Marcus Nance Comes to The Jazz Bistro, April 7-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2013


The Jazz Bistro presents a month of Sundays featuring 'Divos and Divas with Marcus Nance', an elegant cabaret brunch. The show will run Sundays in April (7,14,21,28). Doors open at 11:30/12:00 show.

LES MISERABLES, ONCE, ALADDIN & More Set for Mirvish's 50th Season
by Kelly Cameron - Feb 13, 2013


Mirvish Productions is celebrating fifty years of producing in Toronto with their largest and most ambitious subscription seasons to date, starting with the return of the smash-hit LES MISERABLES with hometown boy Ramin Karimloo in the lead role of Jean Valjean. Toronto will also see the World Premiere of ALADDIN, the Tony Award Winning musical ONCE, the World Premiere of Sergio Trujillo's ARRABAL, the North American Premiere of HEARTBEAT OF HOME, critical favourite METAMORPHOSIS and the North American Premiere of THE LAST CONFESSION. They have also announced four exciting bonus shows and their sophomore Off-Mirvish season. BWW is thrilled to bring readers coverage of all the new season has to offer, including feature interviews with many key players throughout the remainder of the week.

Ramin Karimloo to Lead LES MISERABLES in Toronto?
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2013


According to the Toronto Star, LES MISERABLES will soon be heading back to Toronto in the 2013-2014 Mirvish season. Aiming for a September 2013 opening, the show will reportedly feature West End star Ramin Karimloo as 'Jean Valjean'- a role that he previously played on the London stage.

BWW Reviews: Ross Petty's SNOW WHITE: The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical
by Lauren Gienow - Dec 19, 2012


Currently playing at Toronto's Elgin Theatre until January 5th, is Ross Petty's Holiday Pantomime, 'Snow White: The Deliciously Dopey Musical' Snow White, Red Riding Hood, Pinnochio, and James Bond himself are all here for your entertainment. Music, dancing, audience participation...it all can be found here! There is something for everyone! The perfect family excursion!

Ross Petty Productions Presents SNOW WHITE; Opens Today Thru 1/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2012


Ross Petty Productions' 17th annual holiday pantomime will be SNOW WHITE The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical. The production runs November 23, 2012 - January 5, 2013 at the historic Elgin Theatre.

Ross Petty Productions Presents SNOW WHITE, 11/23-1/5
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 17, 2012


Ross Petty Productions' 17th annual holiday pantomime will be SNOW WHITE The Deliciously Dopey Family Musical. The production runs November 23, 2012 - January 5, 2013 at the historic Elgin Theatre.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Marcus Nance Brings Solo Concert to Metropolitan Room Tonight, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2012


Tonight, July 9 at 9:30 pm, the Metropolitan Room will present "Marcus Nance and Friends" - an elegant evening of jazz, cabaret, theatre and opera of the finest kind. As a fan of both the classy era of Johnny Hartman and Sarah Vaughan and the impressive showmanship of the opera and theatre worlds, Marcus Nance celebrates these traditions together in this regular series of cabarets featuring New York's finest singers and musicians. Marcus Nance's guests will include Roosevelt Andre Credit from The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Miss Fresno County Valerie Salcedo, Canadian Idol winner Melissa O'Neil, and Katrina Reynolds and Julius Sermonia from Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar. Also featured will be pianists Rick Fox and Doug Martin and bassist Jonas Tauber.

Marcus Nance Brings Solo Concert to Metropolitan Room, 7/9
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2012


On Monday, July 9 at 9:30 pm, the Metropolitan Room will present "Marcus Nance and Friends" - an elegant evening of jazz, cabaret, theatre and opera of the finest kind. As a fan of both the classy era of Johnny Hartman and Sarah Vaughan and the impressive showmanship of the opera and theatre worlds, Marcus Nance celebrates these traditions together in this regular series of cabarets featuring New York's finest singers and musicians. Marcus Nance's guests will include Roosevelt Andre Credit from The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Miss Fresno County Valerie Salcedo, Canadian Idol winner Melissa O'Neil, and Katrina Reynolds and Julius Sermonia from Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar. Also featured will be pianists Rick Fox and Doug Martin and bassist Jonas Tauber.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's 'Marcus Nance and Friends' to Play Metropolitan Room, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2012


"Marcus Nance and Friends" is an elegant evening of jazz, cabaret, theatre and opera of the finest kind. As a fan of both the classy era of Johnny Hartman and Sarah Vaughan and the impressive showmanship of the opera and theatre worlds, Marcus Nance celebrates these traditions together in this regular series of cabarets featuring New York's finest singers and musicians.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 16 - Michael Cerveris, Michael McGrath & More - UPDATED!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2012


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Scroll below for photos from Broadway's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, NEWSIES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, EVITA, MAMMA MIA!, ANYTHING GOES, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT - featuring Tony winner Michael McGrath, AVENUE Q, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Paper Mill Playhouse, Off-Broadway's TRIASSIC PARQ: THE MUSICAL, the national tours of LEGALLY BLONDE and WAR HORSE, and the cast of MY FAIR LADY at Gateway Playhouse in Bellport.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Performs on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012


Josh Young and the cast of the Tony nominated Broadway musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR performed 'Superstar' on ABC's THE VIEW today. Check out the electric performance below!

Leo Ash Evens Joins Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Through 7/1
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2012


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that on May 25, Leo Ash Evens will replace Jonathan Winsby as Phillip in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, due to an injury. Evens will remain with the production through July 1.

Photo Coverage: Nina Arianda, Jeremy Jordan, GODSPELL and More at Manhattan Theatre Club's Annual Gala!
by Jennifer Broski - May 1, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club presented their annual Spring Gala on Monday, April 30 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street). View photos of the gala arrivals below!

Josh Young Returned to JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Friday Evening
by Robert Diamond - Apr 14, 2012


Josh Young, who is starring as 'Judas' in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR after originating the role in both the Startford and La Jolla productions of the show, returned to the production on Friday evening, April 13th after successfully battling laryngitis. Audience members there for his return tell us that Young returned to the show feeling healthy and sounding great.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Paul Nolan Sings at Yankees Home Opener!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2012


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director and 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on March 22, 2012 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Earlier today, Paul Nolan performed 'God Bless America' at the Yankees home opener during the seventh-inning stretch. Click here to watch his performance!

STAGE TUBE: Chilina Kennedy Talks JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2012


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director and 2-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR just opened on March 22, 2012 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). In the video below, Chilina Kennedy, who plays Mary in the show, chats with NBC New York about making her Broadway debut in the show. Click below to hear what she had to say!

Laryngitis Sidelines Josh Young from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Indefinitely; Return Expected Upon Recovery
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2012


Josh Young, who is starring as 'Judas' in Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR after originating the role in both the Startford and La Jolla productions of the show, will be sidelined from the production again, this time for an undetermined period of time, as a bacteria infection which has caused him to miss several performances has worsened into laryngitis. Young, who has received rave reviews across the board for his performance, missed his first shows during previews just prior to opening night on March, 22. While he was back for the opening, he has been in and out of the show since March 29. His role has been played by Jeremy Kushnier and Nick Cartell in his absence.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice and Bruce Dow to Make JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Radio Stops This Week
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 4, 2012


Broadway's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice will be featured on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" tomorrow, Thursday, April 5.

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