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Fisher to Play 8 Shows a Week in London Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2006

Connie Fisher, who after winning the reality show talent search 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria,' will star in the upcoming London revival of The Sound of Music, will play eight performances a week

Emma Williams Signs Off London Sound of Music Revival
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006

Emma Williams, the West End star who was previously announced to serve as the alternate for the role of Maria in the upcoming London revival of The Sound of Music, is no longer with the show

Charisse, Reynolds, Etc. to Honor June Allyson in LA, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2006

A bevy of MGM film greats will gather November 2 in Hollywood to salute stage and cinema veteran June Allyson.

'Flower Drum Song' Special DVD Edition Coming November 7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2006

The Long Awaited Gem Includes All New Digitally Remastered Picture and 5.1 Surround Sound and New Bonus Material - Coming November 7, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

"Cinderella" Rises from the Ashes
by Jan Nargi - Sep 1, 2006

North Shore Music Theatre production proves that anything can happen if you believe

Shows in Toronto to August 31
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Aug 25, 2006

A listing of shows currently running or scheduled to open in the next week.

Audra McDonald: Living Her Dream
by Pati Buehler - Aug 15, 2006

'The only thing I've ever wanted to do in my entire life is to be on Broadway' ~ Audra McDonald upon winning her fourth Tony Award and Broadway is all the better for it!

Program Announced for O'Hara & Lazar Concert in Philly
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2006

The program has been announced for 'From Broadway to Hollywood,' the August 10th concert featuring Kelli O'Hara and Aaron Lazar backed by Peter Nero and the Philadelphia Pops

Ron Raines Sails to South Pacific in TX, Aug. 15-20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2006

Ron Raines will play debonair Frenchman Emile de Becque in Casa Mañana's upcoming staging of South Pacific, running at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas from August 15th through 20th

Johansson was Almost Maria in London Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2006

A nationwide UK casting search is still underway to find a Maria for the upcoming West End revival of The Sound of Music; film star Scarlett Johansson, however, came very close to landing the role

Flower Drum Song Film to Receive First DVD Release in Nov.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2006

Universal Home Video will, for the first time, release the film version of Flower Drum Song on DVD in November

Film and Theatre Star June Allyson Dies at 88
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2006

June Allyson, who performed in several Broadway musicals before becoming one of Hollywood's leading actresses, has passed away at the age of 88

York, Schneider, Etc. Join Hollywood Bowl Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006

Tony Award-nominee Rachel York, John Schneider and Jeffrey Tambor have joined the cast of the upcoming Hollywood Bowl (2301 Highland Avenue) concert production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, which will take place on Friday, July 28th and Sat. July 29, and Sunday, July 30

Rivera Receives New Dramatists Achievement Award, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2006

On May 18th, Chita Rivera will be presented with the New Dramatists' 2006 Career Achievement Award at a luncheon featuring dozens of stars

London Sound of Music Moves Opening Date Forward to 11/14
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2006

The upcoming London revival of The Sound of Music will now open on November 14th, rather than the previously-announced date of December 5th

Marni Nixon Joins Hollywood Bowl The Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006

Marni Nixon will play the Mother Abbess in the upcoming Hollywood Bowl staged concert presentation of The Sound of Music on July 28th and 29th

Sams to Direct London Sound of Music Revival, Opening 12/5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2006

Jeremy Sams will direct the upcoming London revival of The Sound of Music, opening at the London Palladium on December 5th

Cook and McDonald to Team Up for Paper Mill Benefit, 6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2006

On June 19th at 7:30 PM, Broadway legend Barbara Cook and four-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald will share the stage of the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ for the benefit evening Barbara Cook and Audra McDonald in Concert

Enter and Win: South Pacific CD Winners!
by Contests Broadway - Apr 18, 2006

BroadwayWorld.com and Decca Broadway gave away 5 copies of this brand new CD featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Reba McEntire and Alec Baldwin. Are you a winner?

Norton & Lloyd Webber Search for Maria in UK Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2006

According to a BBC News article, Graham Norton will lead 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?,' a reality show search to find a Maria for an upcoming West End revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music; Andrew Lloyd Webber will also be involved in the search

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