Michael Crawford News

Sonoran Desert Chorale Announces Dr. Carric Smolnik as New Artistic Director

by Sarah Hookey — June 18, 2019

To begin its 26th Season, the Sonoran Desert Chorale is announcing the appointment of new Artistic Director, Dr.

BWW Interview: Jonathan Sharp, Jack Stewart, Luna Montana Hoetzel of CAMELOT at Pacific Festival Ballet

by Cary Ginell — May 14, 2019

Pacific Festival Ballet of Thousand Oaks will be premiering its new ballet version of Camelot, the original 'Game of Thrones' in two performances on May 18 at the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Musical Theatre Guild Sets 2019-2020 Season - BARNUM, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, and More!

by Stephi Wild — May 7, 2019

Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quartet of shows for their 24th season of Broadway in Concert musicals.

Grammy Winner, India.Arie, Joins Chris Mann on New Single HONESTLY

by Tori Hartshorn — May 6, 2019

The buzzed-about duet debuts May 31th and is the third single off Mann's new LP, NOISE!  The combined voices blend and soar with cascading harmonies and stratospheric melodies co-written by Mann, Tiffany Vartanyan (Demi Lovato), Rune Westberg (Colbie Caillat), and Deanna Walker (Brandy Clark).

BWW Interview: Tamara Laflin Talks About What a Spectacular Spectacle BARNUM is at Southgate Community Players!

by Katie Laban — May 1, 2019

Barnum will be closing out Southgate Community Players Main Stage productions for the 2018-2019 season.

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Mandy Gonzalez

by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine — April 22, 2019

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts.

Mesa City Council Proclaims May 4 Sonoran Desert Chorale Day

by Stephi Wild — April 17, 2019

At the April 15, 2019 Mesa City Council meeting, Mayor John Giles presented a proclamation honoring the 25th Anniversary Season of the Sonoran Desert Chorale to Founding Director, Jeff Harris.

Sonoran Desert Chorale Announces Auditions

by Julie Musbach — April 15, 2019

Auditions for membership in the Sonoran Desert Chorale will take place onThursday evening, May 16, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, 15 E First Ave, Mesa.

Sonoran Desert Chorale Presents SING ON

by Sarah Hookey — April 3, 2019

As a capstone for its celebration of 25 years in song, the Chorale shares a tribute to songs of the heart - 'If music be the food of love, Sing On.

BWW Review: DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES at Theater des Westens, Berlin

by Helge Arnoldt — April 1, 2019

Whenever one of my US friends asks me about a successful German musical, it is for sure "Dance of the Vampires" that comes immediately to my mind.

Global Roundup 3/29 - Michael Crawford Visits High School Phantom, Ohio Theatre Group 'Takes on Liberals', and More!

by BWW Special — March 29, 2019

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more.

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: GYPSY

by Ben Rimalower — March 29, 2019

As I'm going through all my Gypsy CDs (yes, to ensure I have them all either on my hard drive or accessible in the cloud, before throwing them out), I'm finding myself weirdly most drawn to Tyne Daly's recording, from her Tony-winning performance in the 1989 revival.

Photo and Video Special: Original Star Michael Crawford Visits Orange County High School PHANTOM Production

by Robert Diamond — March 25, 2019

This weekend, Michael Crawford made a surprise appearance at the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts' production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Orange County, California.

FRIDAY 5(+1): Circle Players Presents the Regional Premiere of IF/THEN

by Jeffrey Ellis — March 22, 2019

Circle Players' presentation of If/Then continues through April 7, but today three cast members - Bryan Royals, Taylor Simon and Emily Summers - talk about their theatrical backgrounds and share with audiences why they should make reservations to see If/Then (for tickets, go to www.

APA To Present THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Next Week

by Julie Musbach — March 8, 2019

The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (APA) will be presenting seven performances of 'The Phantom of the Opera' from March 15-17 and 21-24 in the Historic Huntington Beach Union High School District Auditorium.

Chris Mann to Debut Album in One Night Only Concert

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 7, 2019

Pop Star, Chris Mann, will debut his 4th studio album, NOISE, in concert on Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at the Peppermint Club in West Hollywood, CA.

The PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Experience

by Aliya Al-Hassan — March 6, 2019

The Phantom of the Opera was how Aliya fell in love with theatre, but then she fell out of love with the show.

BWW Interview: Max Von Essen on the National FALSETTOS Tour, His Debut Album, and More!

by Courtney Symes — March 5, 2019

The Tony Award-winning Falsettos is on the move after its phenomenally successful Broadway revival.

BWW Interview: Fred Prestine And Anthony Geraci of BLACK COMEDY at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

by Andrea Stephenson — February 26, 2019

HELLO, DOLLY! Playing at Smith Center 3/19 - 3/24!

by Alan Henry — February 26, 2019

HELLO, DOLLY! is coming to the Smith Center in Las Vegas from March 19 to 24, 2019.