Robert Lopez News

Rob Ashford has received a portrait on Sardi's wall of fame! BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out the photos below!

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played record-breaking runs in Fort Worth and Dallas, returns to North Texas for limited engagements January 22-27, 2019, at Bass Performance Hall, presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth; and January 29-February 3 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals and Broadway Across America.

Six-time Grammy nominated vocalist Sara Bareilles will be featured at the Brooklyn Children's Theatre's (BCT) first annual gala, BROOKLYN ON BROADWAY, a night of show tunes and inspiration to support musical theater scholarships. The event will also include performances from Broadway's Frozen stars Jelani Alladin and Patti Murin along with Jordan Fisher (Hamilton, Dancing with the Stars) at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street in New York on Monday, October 15, 2018.

Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust announce the National Broadway Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances January 8-13. THE BOOK OF MORMON is a special add-on production to the Celebrity Attractions' 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway Season. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 12 at 10 a.m. 

Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust announce the National Broadway Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of only eight performances January 8-13. THE BOOK OF MORMON is a special add-on production to the Celebrity Attractions' 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway Season. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 12 at 10 a.m. 

Last night, Patti Murin took to Twitter to let her followers know that she was watching Frozen for 'the first time in forever.' Murin currently stars as Anna in Frozen on Broadway.

Invigorating music, impressive choreography, and unexpected hilarious humour are a few things that THE BOOK OF MORMON brought to its tour stop in Vancouver with Broadway Across Canada. With its original opening number, 'Hello', audiences were greeted with enthusiastically wide grins and high-energy singing during Wednesday night's performance at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on September 26th. Whether it was your first time seeing the show or your fourth, it was guaranteed you left the show feeling satisfied and pleasantly surprised at the same time!

The heart of NYC's theatre district will be filled with Broadway stars, fans and unmissable theatrical treasures this Sunday, September 30, 2018, for the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Global architecture firm that designed a number of LA landmarks, GENSLER, named the 2018 Civic/Arts Honoree

The American Theatre Wing announced today that its annual Gala, which honored newly minted EGOT recipient Andrew Lloyd Webber last night at Cipriani 42nd Street, raised a record breaking total of $1,652,502 in support of the Wing's programs and the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Legacy Fund, breaking all previous records.

Disney is offering a chance for Frozen fans to see the show! All you have to do is submit yourself singing 'What Do You Know About Love' from Frozen, as either a solo or a duet.

An exuberant blend of toe-tapping hits and raunchy comedy, The Book of Mormon knocked on the door of Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in 2011, later receiving 9 Tony Awards including the coveted title of Best Musical. Written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone along with Avenue Q co-writer Robert Lopez, this flamboyant mega-hit pokes fun at Mormonism and musicals in general, daring audiences not to be swept away by a riptide of crude humour and blatant social commentary.

The stars of the smash hit musical Frozen gather to dish life on Broadway, share behind-the-scenes secrets and bring to life all the magic and special effects of the biggest Broadway musical in many seasons. Led by glamorous leading ladies Caissie Levy (Elsa) and Patti Murin (Anna), this fascinating panel also features Greg Hildreth (Olaf) and John Riddle (Hans) in a candid, free-wheeling discussion including video excerpts from the show and an audience Q&A. There'll be magic, there'll be fun.

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one week run in 2016 returns to Milwaukee for a limited engagement January 2-6, 2019 at the Marcus Center. Single tickets will go on sale Friday, September 28 at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available at the Marcus Center box office (929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee), all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting MarcusCenter.org, or by calling 414-273-7206. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed NOW by calling 414-273-7121 x210 or x213. This engagement comes to Milwaukee as part of the Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series.

The Hilberry Theatre is kicking off their 56th anniversary with the hilarious musical, Avenue Q, opening this Friday, September 21st in Detroit. The musical with book and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx is a three-time Tony Award winning show, including Best Musical, has been shocking and amusing audiences since it debuted in 2003. What makes Avenue Q different than any other show? It's a hilarious adult-only spoof done with puppets that will keep the audience laughing from the very first musical number until the last note is finishes. BroadwayWorld Detroit had a chance to speak with Matthew Smith, a member of the Hilberry Company, who plays Nicky in Avenue Q about the show, the puppetry, and why everyone should come out for fulfilling night of laughter.

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a 6 week run in Toronto in 2013, an 11 week run in 2014 and a 7 week run in 2017 returns to Toronto for a limited engagement next summer, June 11 - 23, 2019 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Single tickets will go on sale at a later date, to be announced.

Emery Entertainment announced today that the three-time Tony Award-winning smash hit musical AVENUE Q will extend its engagement for three more weeks. The show will open January 25 and run through March 3 at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza.

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, returns to Houston for a limited engagement January 15 - 20, 2019 at the Hobby Center.  Single tickets will go on sale Friday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets will be available at the Hobby Center Box Office (800 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002) and all Ticketmaster outlets; online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org or www.BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com; or by calling (713) 315-2525 or (800) 982-2787.  Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (888) 451-5986 or e-mail houston.groups@broadwayacrossamerica.com.

A book detailing the histories of Filipino American theater groups and artists is now available. Barangay to Broadway: Filipino American Theater History includes information on Tony Award winners such as Lea Salonga (Actress in a Musical for Miss Saigon), Clint Ramos (Costume Design for Eclipsed), Lena Hall (Featured Actress in a Musical for Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Robert Lopez (Music for Avenue Q and Book of Mormon).

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a sold out engagement in 2016 returns to Calgary for a limited engagement September 11-16 at The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.