Tony Award Nominee Rob McClure (Chaplin, Avenue Q) will star in a new short film entitled RECURSION written by Stanton Nash which will be directed by Tony and Olivier Award Nominee Sam Buntrock (Sunday in the Park with George). The film will begin principal photography in July and is expected to be seen throughout film festivals prior to its release. The film is produced by Tony & Drama Desk Award Nominee Antonio Marion (Big Fish, Evita) with Executive Producer Kurt Csolak. This marks Buntrock's directorial debut in film. His last production on Broadway, Sunday in the Park with George earned 9 Tony Award Nominations including Best Revival of a Musical.
During a break from their busy rehearsal schedule some members of the cast of The Muny's SHREK THE MUSICAL had a great time playing the '5 Questions' game. Check out some of their answers below!
The Muny is currently presenting its second show of its fantastic 95th Season, Dreamworks Shrek The Musical, directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Vince Pesce. Stephen Wallem joins Julia Murney who plays Princess Fiona, Rob McClure as Lord Farquaad, Michael James Scott as Donkey, and Natalie Venetia Belcon as Dragon. This is director John Tartaglia's Muny directorial debut, after his critically-acclaimed performance as the Genie in last year's production of Disney's Aladdin. Below, check out photos of the cast and creative team on opening night!
The Muny is currently presenting its second show of its fantastic 95th Season, Dreamworks Shrek The Musical, directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Vince Pesce. Stephen Wallem joins Julia Murney who plays Princess Fiona, Rob McClure as Lord Farquaad, Michael James Scott as Donkey, and Natalie Venetia Belcon as Dragon. This is director John Tartaglia's Muny directorial debut, after his critically-acclaimed performance as the Genie in last year's production of Disney's Aladdin. Below, check out photos of the cast and creative team on opening night!
The Muny is currently presenting its second show of its fantastic 95th Season, Dreamworks Shrek The Musical, directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Vince Pesce. Stephen Wallem joins Julia Murney who plays Princess Fiona, Rob McClure as Lord Farquaad, Michael James Scott as Donkey, and Natalie Venetia Belcon as Dragon. This is director John Tartaglia's Muny directorial debut, after his critically-acclaimed performance as the Genie in last year's production of Disney's Aladdin. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
Meet Michael James Scott, playing 'Donkey' in The Muny's production of SHREK THE MUSICAL! In the video interview below, Scott discusses his experience with THE BOOK OF MORMON, his bonding time with the SHREK cast, where he got his start and a hilarious backstage story from his time at the Muny!
The Muny is currently presenting its second show of its fantastic 95th Season, Dreamworks Shrek The Musical, directed by John Tartaglia and choreographed by Vince Pesce. Stephen Wallem joins Julia Murney who plays Princess Fiona, Rob McClure as Lord Farquaad, Michael James Scott as Donkey, and Natalie Venetia Belcon as Dragon. This is director John Tartaglia's Muny directorial debut, after his critically-acclaimed performance as the Genie in last year's production of Disney's Aladdin. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!
The original animated film Shrek was a kind of adult fairytale, though it was obviously aimed squarely at the youth market as well, successfully spawning a franchise with sequels and merchandising galore. So, it should come as no surprise that Dreamworks would opt to try their luck on stage with a musical version of their blockbuster hit. Happily, like the original, it's a cute and amusing production that will play equally well to children and their parents, who will certainly appreciate some of the more grown-up humor. Jeanine Tesori's score serves the play well, and is undeniably tuneful in execution, but the real treat here is David Lindsay-Abaire's clever book and lyrics, which peppers the dialogue and songs with a remarkable amount of wit. The current production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, which is playing at The Muny at Forest Park, is a cleverly mounted and thoroughly enjoyable show.
Today we are talking to an exceptionally accomplished actress known for her many leading and featured roles in a number of illustrious musical theatre properties - among them, part of the original Broadway casts of FALSETTOS, CITY OF ANGELS, PARADE, LESTAT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SCANDALOUS and many more - the gifted and genuine Carolee Carmello. Discussing many aspects of originating roles in those aforementioned shows as well as her replacement gigs in everything from KISS ME, KATE to SISTER ACT and MAMMA MIA!, Carmello sheds some light on her process in bringing such a striking series of characters to life onstage eight times a week, including creating roles Off-Broadway in ELEGIES, HELLO AGAIN and JOHN & JEN. Additionally, Carmello shares stories from the set of NBC's musical drama series SMASH as well as comments on other potential roles she would like to pursue someday. Most importantly, Carmello previews her highly anticipated performance at this Monday night's NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS and comments upon her affection for the iconic Ms. Garland. Plus, Carmello shares behind-the-scenes stories involving many of her notable collaborators and inspirations such as William Finn, Stephen Sondheim, Kathie Lee Gifford and she also expresses enthusiasm for her upcoming turn in the new musical TUCK EVERLASTING, set to premiere later this season. All of that, early Broadway and touring memories from CHESS, LES MISERABLES, CITY OF ANGELS, observations on the newly-released SCANDALOUS cast recording and much, much more in this career-spanning conversation.
All of Broadway's biggest stars were on hand at the 67th Annual Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre on Sunday night to celebrate the best of this theatre season! BroadwayWorld's own Randy Rainbow was on the scene at the star-studded red carpet, where he got to chat with the evening's nominees, including Judith Light, Rob McClure, Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Shalita Grant, Laurie Metcalf, and many more. Click below to check out what they had to say!
The Muny announced two principal casting changes for the 2013 season. Stephen Wallem will play the title role in Shrek, and Dee Hoty will play the Reverend Mother Mary Regina in Nunsense Muny Style!
The casts of KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, MATILDA and many more shows and entertainers joined host Neil Patrick Harris on last night's broadcast of the 67th Annual Tony Awards on CBS! After the ceremony all of Broadway's best traveled to the Plaza for the star-studded, annual Tonys Ball. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photo coverage below!
Clear the decks, light the lights, it's Broadway's biggest night! The 2013 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway!
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
The annual Tony Eve Cocktail Party took place last night, Saturday, June 8th, at the Lugo Caffe (One Penn Plaza) in Midtown. The event celebrated this year's Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of the honorees and attendees -- including Richard Kind, Judith Light, Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, the 'Matildas', Tracy Letts, Benj Pasek, Tom Sturridge, Carolee Carmello, Will Chase, Debra Messing, Valisia LeKae, Charl Brown, Stephanie J. Block, Keala Settle, Danny Burstein and more. See below!
We'll be updating the Tony winners all night long in real-time, including the pre-show and during the commercials creative awards. Keep refreshing for updates!
It's today! The 2013 Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.com will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tony Day, Night and Beyond!
Theatre World Award Alumni Courtney B. Vance, Anika Noni Rose, Ben Vereen, Christine Lahti, Tony Sheldon, Lea Salonga, Isabel Keating, Phillip Boykin, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Hoffman, Wesley Taylor, Patricia Elliott, Meg Bussert, Crystal A. Dickinson, with special guestNathan Lane, all took part in the 69th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony last night, June 3, 2013 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street), home of the current Broadway revival of Pippin. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out highlights and interviews with the honorees below!
Yesterday afternoon, the 2013 Tony Award nominees celebrated the week of the the 67th Annual Tony Awards (which will air live on CBS on Sunday, June 9th) at New York City's biggest landmark- the Empire State Building. Attendees included: Bertie Carvel, Carrie Coon, Charl Brown, Gabriel Ebert, Judith Light, Justin Paul & Benj Pasek, Keala Settle, Laura Osnes, Lauren Ward, Patina Miller, Richard Kind, Rob McClure, Santino Fontana, Shalita Grant, Stark Sands, Stephanie J. Block, Valisia LeKae, and Will Chase. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can check out complete photo coverage below!
Paper Mill Playhouse hosted the 18th Annual Rising Star Awards - Presented by the Investors Foundation -tonight, June 4th at the Millburn Theater. Schools nominated for Outstanding Overall Production and Leading Actor/Actress nominees performed at the event and award recipients were presented with a crystal award from Tiffany & Co. Summit High School came out on top, winning Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical. A total of 31 awards were presented along with five scholarships and other cash prizes. Scroll down for the full list of winners!
