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The Old Globe's Season Will Include THE FEW, THE LAST GOODBYE and More
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2013


Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein's inaugural season kicks off with The Last Goodbye, a new musical that marries Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the electrifying songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. As previously announced, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) with choreography by Sonya Tayeh ("So You Think You Can Dance"). The 2013-14 Season will also feature the World Premieres of The Few by Samuel D. Hunter and Dog and Pony, a new musical by Rick Elice and Michael Patrick Walker. Edelstein will make his Old Globe directorial debut with Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Rounding out the season are the California Premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Hudes, the West Coast Premiere of Bethany by Laura Marks, the J.B. Priestley classic Time and the Conways and Christopher Durang's current Broadway hit Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

The Old Globe Announces 2013-14 Season - Shakespeare, a World Premiere, CA Premiere and More!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013


Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein's inaugural season kicks off with The Last Goodbye, a new musical that marries Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the electrifying songs of the legendary singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. As previously announced, the rock musical is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) with choreography by Sonya Tayeh ("So You Think You Can Dance"). The 2013-14 Season will also feature the World Premieres of The Few by Samuel D. Hunter and Dog and Pony, a new musical by Rick Elice and Michael Patrick Walker. Edelstein will make his Old Globe directorial debut with Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. Rounding out the season are the California Premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegria Hudes, the West Coast Premiere of Bethany by Laura Marks, the J.B. Priestley classic Time and the Conways and Christopher Durang's current Broadway hit Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

StarStruck Theatre Welcomes the ALTAR BOYZ, Now thru 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013


StarStruck Theatre welcomes the Altar Boyz to rock the masses of all denominations by spreading the good news and soothing the troubled souls of Stuart through the glory of sweet pop music. Altar Boyz runs one weekend only at StarStruck Theatre tonight, March 21-24, 2013 and stars 2011 BroadwayWorld Award Winner Josh Rhett Noble as Matthew.

StarStruck Theatre to Welcome the ALTAR BOYZ, 3/21-24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2013


StarStruck Theatre welcomes the Altar Boyz to rock the masses of all denominations by spreading the good news and soothing the troubled souls of Stuart through the glory of sweet pop music. Altar Boyz runs one weekend only at StarStruck Theatre March 21-24, 2013 and stars 2011 BroadwayWorld Award Winner Josh Rhett Noble as Matthew.

Scott Evan Davis Presents PICTURE PERFECT at the Duplex, March 9
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 8, 2013


Picture Perfect draws on new, original material as well as Davis's debut recording, Cautiously Optimistic: The Music of Scott Evan Davis, released in 2011 by Sonic Landscapes Music. He has assembled an exciting group of performers to interpret his compositions, staged in group and solo arrangements.

BWW Reviews: ALTAR BOYZ at Seattle Musical Theatre - Filled With Humor, Heart and Hips
by Jay Irwin - Feb 16, 2013


God has heard our prayers. He knew we were all longing for some hot guys to come and teach us all about his divine wisdom and make us laugh along the way. And so he has sent us the Seattle Musical Theatre production of 'Altar Boyz' to show us the path. Not only do they have some incredible voices, sexy gyrations and hilarious characters but these Boyz and director Troy Wageman managed to make the Boyz more personable and empathetic than I've seen in previous productions, making their story all the more meaningful.

Scott Evan Davis Brings PICTURE PERFECT to the Duplex, 3/9-24
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 6, 2013


Composer/Lyricist Scott Evan Davis will present the first-ever staged revue of his music in March at The Duplex Cabaret Theater in Greenwich Village. There will be three shows: March 9th, 17th and 24th, 2013 at 7pm.

ALTAR BOYZ Returns to Theatre Memphis, Now thru 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2013


Anticipating the initial run to be a huge success, Altar Boyz will reprise the final stop for a national 'Raise the Praise' tour of a Christian boy band in the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis tonight, January 10 - 20, 2013. The musical satire, Altar Boyz, features characters Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham as they perform to save souls and keep count of the unsaved in the audience.

BWW's Top San Diego Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012


BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of San Diego in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

ALTAR BOYZ to Return to Theatre Memphis, 1/10-20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2012


Anticipating the initial run to be a huge success, Altar Boyz will reprise the final stop for a national 'Raise the Praise' tour of a Christian boy band in the Next Stage at Theatre Memphis January 10 - 20, 2013. The musical satire, Altar Boyz, features characters Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham as they perform to save souls and keep count of the unsaved in the audience.

Directory of Contemporary Theatre Writers Launches with Concert at Second Stage Theatre, 1/21
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2012


David Sisco (Founder/Curator) and Lorene Phillips (Contributing Editor) will celebrate the launch of THE DIRECTORY OF CONTEMPORARY THEATRE WRITERS in a star-studded concert on Monday, January 21 at Second Stage Theatre (305 West 43 Street).

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Dawn Cantwell Sings 'On Her Trail'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Josephine Spada sings 'When Lily Came'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Daniel Belnavis Sings 'What You Need'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Max Chernin sings 'Unexpressed'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond Sing 'Welcome To Today'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Adam Kaplan Sings 'The Chaos Of You'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Charlotte Munson Sings 'Explode'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Alexis Fishman Sings 'Running'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Songwriter Showcase- Daniel Mate Sings 'All About You'
by NYMF Next Broadway Sensation 2012 - Oct 11, 2012


Stephen Schwartz hosts NYMF / ASCAP Foundation Songwriter Showcase featuring the 2012 NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation Grand Finalists

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