Toronto Fringe Festival Features GIANT's GARDEN, 7/6-16
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 6, 2011
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The
Giant's Garden is sure to have a big impact on this year's Toronto Fringe Festival. The show features music by Dora and Canadian Comedy Award nominee Scott White (Top Gun! The Musical, Sleepless) who also scored the Broadway World Toronto Award winning show Bosco & Jones, and a stellar cast led by Dora Award winning performer Paula Wolfson (Mrs. Potts in Beauty & The Beast, Les Mis, Shaking The Foundations), stage veteran Mark Terene (Pumbaa in the Canadian cast of The Lion King and Cogsworth in Beauty & The Beast) and Michael MacLennan as the Giant (Nine, Oklahoma, Man Of La Mancha).
A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres �" July 2011 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz
- Jun 30, 2011
There's a lot of 'steam heat' on DC area stages and outside, so if you're visiting DC for the annual July 4th fireworks extravaganza, stop by and see a show before you roast on the Mall waiting for the concert and loud "booms" to fill up the sky. And if you couldn't get into the sold-out Oklahoma!, Aquarium, Clybourne Park, or The Importance of Being Earnest - earlier this year - you have a chance now! And then there's The Capital Fringe Festival with dozens of new shows to choose from.
Photo Flash: Taproot's SOMETHING'S AFOOT
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 21, 2011
Taproot Theatre Company continues its 35th Anniversary Season this summer with Something's Afoot. 'The butler didn't do it!' So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins. Filled with booby-traps and belted songs, this hilarious spoof hums along as you play armchair detective to a zany cast of characters. Something's Afoot, directed by Scott Nolte, opens on July 15 and runs through August 13, with previews on July 13 & 14.
Photo Flash: ANYTHING GOES' Reno Sweeney Welcomes Summer!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 21, 2011
Anything Goes stars two time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.' Anything Goes is directed & choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall.
Lyric Theatre's iGHOST Concludes Performances
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 20, 2011
The Lyric Theatre on N. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles concludes its 2011 season of musicals with the world premiere of iGhost, book by Doug Haverty, music by Adryan Russ, and lyrics by Russ and Haverty. Directed by Jules Aaron, performances begin on May 13, and opening night is set for Friday, May 20 at 8:00. The limited run will continue through June 18.
BWW Interviews: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST's David Furr
by Joseph F. Panarello
- Jun 15, 2011
One of the nicest aspects of seeing a play in The Roundabout's beautiful American Airlines Theatre is that it has fine acoustics. Little, if any, amplification is used when drama or comedies are staged at that venue do nothing stands between the actors' voices and the audience's ears. Such is the case with the charming revival of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST which will be presented there until June 26th.
Twitter Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Tony Rap Outtakes
by BWW
- Jun 13, 2011
On Twitter Watch, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote ' Lin_Manuel Lin-Manuel Miranda
Oh, y'all like these freestyles? Come see us do it LIVE, this Thursday: reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_2…
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Last one, my fav: 'Joe Mantello, one of theater's greatest individuals/ is now a Tony-winning actor with Wicked Residuals!' #NPHrapouttakes
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There's Mormons drinking in the lobby, screaming 'Golly, Is that Reno Sweeney slobbering w/ Bobby Cannavale?' #NPHrapouttakes @sfosternyc
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'BRIAN BEDFORD AS LADY BRACKNELL BEGUILED/ A TONY FOR BEING EARNEST AND MY HOMEY OSCAR WILDE.' #NPHrapouttakes
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For @RoryOMalley: 'He turns it on like an Aurora Borealis, Rory O'Malley is pourin' Alize out of his pimp chalice!' #NPHrapouttakes
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'We popped Spumante for Laura Benanti/she thanked her hot husband and Patti LuPone, her auntie.' #freestyleNPHouttakes
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Okay! More after lunch!
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Our early @nikkimjames, which we replaced: 'Nikki James is so insanely talented n pretty/she won a Tony and a vacation to Salt Lake City.'
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You guys want to read some lyrics we wrote that didn't make the cut?
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Jackie Hoffman, Daisy Eagan, & More Join 'Night of a Thousand Judys,' 6/13
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 13, 2011
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM.
Natalie Joy Johnson Joins NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS June 13
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 13, 2011
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM.
Joe's Pub Presents NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDY'S, 6/13
by BWW
News Desk
- Jun 13, 2011
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM. 'Night of A Thousand Judys' - which will honor the legendary singer and actress with special skits, tributes and songs from her storied career - will be directed by Christian Coulson. The show will feature appearances by Jackie Hoffman (The Addams Family, Hairspray), Kim Smith (Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer on the Rise'), Cole Escola (Logo TV's 'Jeffery & Cole Casserole'), Lady Rizo (Grammy winning singer and chanteuse) and Summer & Eve (the folk-musical comedy band featuring Nadia Quinn of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), with more to be added soon. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. Justin Sayre and The Meeting* were nominated for a 2011 MAC Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.
Toronto Fringe Box Office Opens Wednesday
by Kelsey Denette
- Jun 11, 2011
With a cast of 13 led by some of the biggest names in the Toronto musical theatre scene, The Giant's Garden is one of the best bargains of the summer theatre festival with advance tickets only $11 and tickets at the door at $10.
2011 Tony Awards: THE NORMAL HEART Wins 'Best Revival of a Play'
by BWW Special Coverage
- Jun 12, 2011
The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2011 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.
Taproot Theatre Presents SOMETHING'S AFOOT, 7/15-8/14
by Kelsey Denette
- Jun 9, 2011
Taproot Theatre Company continues its 35th Anniversary Season this summer with Something's Afoot. 'The butler didn't do it!' So starts this murder mystery musical that has been delighting audiences for decades. When wealthy Lord Rancour is found dead at his lakeside estate, the race to find out whodunit begins.
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