BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Broadway's A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN (produced by Iconic Entertainment Studios and T&D Productions) will tour to 34 cities across the U.S. and Canada for a total of 70 shows, kicking off February 9th in Toronto. Conceived, written, and directed by Randy Johnson, the rock musical features choreography by Patricia Wilcox and musical direction by Tyler Evans.
The new American musical Allegiance opens at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) tonight, November 8, 2015. Let's see what the critics have to say!
In 1924, Noel Coward was so captivated by the outlandish lifestyle and eccentric personality of Laurette Taylor that he was inspired to write his play HAY FEVER in just three days. The play focuses on the antics of four members of the Bliss family in their country home during a weekend with guests. The Playhouse production of HAY FEVER opens tonight, November 7 and runs through December 5, 2015.
True tales of joy and sorrow, as well as stories of real life and struggle among the pioneers who crossed the Midwestern plains in the mid-1800s inspired a trio of writers, actors and composers to write "The Trail of Dreams" during the Mormon sesquicentennial in 1997.
The all-new season will include multiple Emmy-winning host Ellen DeGeneres (October 25), film legend Robert Duvall (November 8), one of the biggest box office draws of all-time Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (November 15) and Grammy Living Legend Award winner Smokey Robinson (November 1).
In 1924, Noel Coward was so captivated by the outlandish lifestyle and eccentric personality of Laurette Taylor that he was inspired to write his play HAY FEVER in just three days. The play focuses on the antics of four members of the Bliss family in their country home during a weekend with guests. The Playhouse production of HAY FEVER opens November 7 and runs through December 5, 2015.
James Cioffi, a husband, father, elementary school teacher with a master's from Fordham University, devoted writer and author, has completed his newest work with his father, Carmine Cioffi. Carmine was born and raised in East Harlem in the 1950's where the close-knit community of friends and family inspired the book 'Neighborhood Secrets'. It is a gripping and potent story motivated by true events and the actions of youth growing up in East Harlem.
Follow young James into a land of talking insects, mean old grown ups, and one giant peach in the Bonstelle Theatre's production of James and The Giant Peach. One of Roald Dahl's earliest novels comes to life in this adaptation for the stage by David Wood. Playing November 13-22, this classic story promises enjoyment for the whole family, as it sets out to unleash your vibrant imagination and spark magic and wonder in the hearts of all.
Disney Studios has shared an all-new teaser for ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. The film featuers an all-star ensemble cast including Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen
On last night's LATE LATE SHOW guest Dennis Quaid explained how using a British accent, or something resembling an attempt at one, was a staple of his Fuller Brush Man sales routine.
On the occasion of the 60th birthday of an esteemed professor and former dean, The Hartt School will host a free concert celebrating the music of Larry Alan Smith tonight, November 3, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in Berkman Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Hartford. Hartt faculty, alumni and students will gather to perform works composed by Smith spanning five decades from 1975 through 2015.
First Cinderella and now a real-life mermaid! Variety writes that CINDERELLA's Lily James will play 'Gertrude Ederle' -- the first woman to swim across the English Channel -- in the upcoming biopic YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA.
On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James asked guests Ruth Wilson and Kate Hudson how growing up with brothers has impacted relationships and the talk quickly turns to openly farting in front of lovers.
Full casting has today been announced for the West End run of the Royal Court Theatre's production of Hangmen. ProducersRobert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that Andy Nyman will play Syd, Craig Parkinson will take on the role of Inspector Fry and Tony Hirst will play Bill, completing the cast of the West End production. Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen will transfer to the Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited season, previewing from 1 December. Check out the new trailer below!
James Gaffigan will make his New York Philharmonic subscription debut conducting the World Premiere of Andrew Norman's Split, for piano and orchestra, composed for Jeffrey Kahane, who will be the soloist. The program also includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 and Richard Strauss's tone poem Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks. The concerts take place Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Running November 20 - December 6, 2015, Boulder-based LOCAL Theater Company presents the World Premiere of James McLindon's dark comedy FAITH at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street in Boulder.
BroadwayWorld is excited to report complete casting for the New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize finalist and Emmy Award nominated writer Rolin Jones and Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winning Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong's new play with music THESE PAPER BULLETS!, directed by Jackson Gay at Atlantic Theater Company. Much of the company carries over from the show's Los Angeles premiere.
On Friday, November 13 at 7:30 pm, the MSM Jazz Orchestra - under the direction of Justin DiCioccio (MM '71) - is featuring jazz singing great and MSM alumna Jane Monheit (BM '99) in Jane's Way, a special concert celebrating the centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth. (The legendary crooner was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on December 12, 1915.)
