The LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented on Monday, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
Many media outlets in the Philippines have already published series of auditions tips, which primarily came from Tony winner Lea Salonga and London-based actress Monique Wilson, Filipino actresses that both starred in the original production of MISS SAIGON in London 22 years ago. BroadwayWorld took a different turn, and asked some advices from our other favorite Filipino actresses that also played Kim: Joanna Ampil (Sydney and London), Ima Castro (Manila and London), Ivy Rose Padilla (Wellington, New Zealand), and Jennifer Paz (U.S. National Tour).
NX Factors Cosmetics, a new cosmetics company that celebrates multi-cultural beauty, will debut their collection at its official launch event today, November 2 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center, located at 1060 East 47th Street. This special event will include complimentary beauty services; makeup tutorials by Niehla O, Celebrity Makeup Artist & Fashion Designer; mini-manicures by Dudley Beauty College; a book signing with Monique Bledsoe, author of the new dramatic novel, Afterthoughts-sequel to her first book, Alter Ego; scrumptious hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Cater II You; and several raffle giveaways. NX Factors Cosmetics will also have products available for sale. All beauty trend spotters and makeup aficionados are invited to attend.
The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS, (http://www.realityontherunway.com), announced Edwing D'Angelo as the event's participating fashion week designer debuting his Fall/Winter 2013 evening wear collection. The charity benefit will take place on the evening of February 9th, 2013.
If you are a bride-to-be, just had your wedding and can't believe it's over, or like a lot of people, just love wedding dresses, you know it was Bridal Fashion Week in NYC.
Dynamic producing duo Executive Producer, Mr. Voza Rivers' New Heritage Theater and Ms. Debra Ann Byrd's Take Wing and Soar will team up to bring Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman to the New York stage for a revival production of Lorey Hayes' POWER PLAY, a story about politics, passion and the power of God.
Dynamic producing duo Executive Producer, Mr. Voza Rivers' New Heritage Theater and Ms. Debra Ann Byrd's Take Wing and Soar will team up to bring Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman to the New York stage for a revival production of Lorey Hayes' POWER PLAY, a story about politics, passion and the power of God.
Monique Lhuillier has finally debuted her first Manhattan store on the Upper East Side at 71st and Madison. The two-story townhouse includes a bridal salon on the second floor and houses all of the designer's collections: ready-to-wear, shoes, tabletop, and chandeliers.
This holiday season Village Theatre brings the beloved Tony Award-winning musical to both Issaquah and Everett stages. The Issaquah run is: November 7 - December 30, 2012; and the Everett run is: January 4 - January 27, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production photos below.
TheKnot.com, will hit the runways of New York Bridal Fashion Week. Based on the response from their members, brides on TheKnot.com can watch exclusive live streaming of Bridal Fashion Week on TheKnot.com and Facebook.
Cameron Mackintosh and Dong Alegre, the representative of Mackintosh in the Philippines, will hold the Manila auditions for the West End revival of one of Mackintosh's late '80s mega musicals, "Miss Saigon," at Philippine Opera Company's brand-new headquarters, the Opera Haus (3657 Bautista St., Makati City), on Monday, November 19 until Thursday, November 22.
NX Factors Cosmetics, a new cosmetics company that celebrates multi-cultural beauty, will debut their collection at its official launch event on Friday, November 2 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center, located at 1060 East 47th Street. This special event will include complimentary beauty services; makeup tutorials by Niehla O, Celebrity Makeup Artist & Fashion Designer; mini-manicures by Dudley Beauty College; a book signing with Monique Bledsoe, author of the new dramatic novel, Afterthoughts-sequel to her first book, Alter Ego; scrumptious hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Cater II You; and several raffle giveaways. NX Factors Cosmetics will also have products available for sale. All beauty trend spotters and makeup aficionados are invited to attend.
Black Ensemble Theater announces the World Premiere of One Name Only (A Different Kind of Reality Show), written and directed by Black Ensemble Associate Director Rueben Echoles. One Name Only is presented at the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, now through November 11. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.
Black Ensemble Theater announces the World Premiere of One Name Only (A Different Kind of Reality Show), written and directed by Black Ensemble Associate Director Rueben Echoles. One Name Only is presented at the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, now through November 11. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.
Joshua Henry will join Amber Riley ("Glee"), Jared Grimes and Adriane Lenox in New York City Center's acclaimed production of Cotton Club Parade, returning for seven performances from November 14-18, 2012. (Mr. Henry replaces the previously announced Brandon Victor Dixon. Mr. Dixon is no longer available due to scheduling conflicts.) Conceived by Jack Viertel and presented under the auspices of City Center's Tony Award-winning Encores! series, Cotton Club Parade will once again be directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, with music direction by Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis. The show will feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center All Stars under the direction of Daryl Waters.
Centaur Theatre's 44th Season opens with August, An Afternoon in the Country by Jean Marc Dalpe, three-time recipient of the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award.
Black Ensemble Theater announces the World Premiere of One Name Only (A Different Kind of Reality Show), written and directed by Black Ensemble Associate Director Rueben Echoles. One Name Only will be presented at the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, tonight, September 28 - November 11. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 3:00PM.
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the founding of its Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT) with the kickoff of the recently formed HSMT Alumni Association. Graduates and supporters of the HSMT program from the past four decades joined for an evening of celebration and reunion as they mixed and mingled amidst the backdrop of the HSMT rehearsal rooms, complete with wine and hors d'oeuvres from City Kitchen.
Village Theatre opens its 2012-2013 with Big River. This Tony Award winning musical is unique among the Broadway musical cannon for its powerful Bluegrass/Country score. The music and lyrics for Big River are by legendary chart topping country singer-songwriter Roger Miller. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
Television's hottest stars hit the red carpet in Los Angeles for the 64th Primetime Emmys on Sunday evening. The awards show was held Downtown at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, located just blocks from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's Los Angeles campus. One of FIDM's star graduates, fashion designer Monique Lhuillier, dressed a trio of lovely ladies in gowns from her Resort 2013 collection.
