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Barbican's SOUTH PACIFIC Coming to the West End?
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2011

According to a report by Baz Bamigboye for Daily Mail, the Barbican production of SOUTH PACIFIC, which runs through October 1, might be making a West End transfer following the UK tour. Additional details have not yet been announced.

Gong Show Live Returns to B.B. King's in Times Square 8/27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2011

The hilarious stage show Gong Show Live returns to B.B. King's in Times Square by popular demand for one show at 8 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

Samantha Womack Breaks Toe During West End's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2011

According to a report by Baz Bamigboye for Daily Mail, SOUTH PACIFIC star Samantha Womack injured two of her toes during 'Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair' at Monday night's preview performance, but performed in last night's opening against doctor's orders. Director Bartlett Sher shared: 'The doctors pumped her full of steroids and bound her foot . She went on in the finest showbusiness tradition that the show always goes on.'

Womack and Szot Star in UK SOUTH PACIFIC; Opens August 23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2011

Paulo Szot, who has recently emerged as one of the most exciting voices in opera and who won a Tony for his performance as Emile de Becque in the Lincoln Center Theater (Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) production of SOUTH PACIFIC, will be recreating the role of the French plantation owner at the Barbican Centre in London, where the production will run for a limited season of 7 weeks only, with an opening night on 23 August.

Berkshire Theatre Festival Presents Musical Mondays
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2011

Berkshire Theatre Festival is proud to announce Musical Mondays, an exciting expansion of the popular Friday Series.

Gong Show Live to Play Danbury's Ives Concert Park 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2011

The hilarious stage show Gong Show Live will perform its first-ever outdoor performance on Thursday, August 18 at Danbury, Connecticut's beautiful Ives Concert Park at 8 pm.

LCT's SOUTH PACIFIC Begins Run at Barbican
by BWW - Aug 12, 2011

The breathtaking Lincoln Center Theater production which reinvented this classic musical, won 7 Tony Awards, sold out on Broadway for 2 years and is currently selling out across America, will next premiere in the UK at the Barbican Theatre from 12 August 2011 to 1 October 2011 at the Barbican Theatre.

Photo Flash: Old Library Theatre's FOOTLOOSE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2011

One of the most explosive movie musicals bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town where there is a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. When the reverend's daughter sets her sights on Ren her boyfriend trys to sabatoge Ren's reputation. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Set to the rocking rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Berkshire Theatre Festival Presents Musical Mondays
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2011

Berkshire Theatre Festival is proud to announce Musical Mondays, an exciting expansion of the popular Friday Series.

Gong Show Live to Play Danbury's Ives Concert Park 8/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2011

The hilarious stage show Gong Show Live will perform its first-ever outdoor performance on Thursday, August 18 at Danbury, Connecticut's beautiful Ives Concert Park at 8 pm.

Gong Show Live Returns to B.B. King's in Times Square 8/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2011

The hilarious stage show Gong Show Live returns to B.B. King's in Times Square by popular demand for one show at 8 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

BWW Reviews: An Uneven But Effective THE KING AND I Turns On The Porchlight Audience
by Paul W. Thompson - May 3, 2011

Last weekend was the official opening of a hardworking production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical play, "The King and I," at Stage 773 courtesy of Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago. Coming simultaneously with the royal wedding goings-on in London, the show rang fascinatingly resonant with attentive audiences,...

Paradise Theatre Holds Auditions for Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011

Paradise Theatre holds auditions for Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella May 1st at Noon. Please call for an appointment time.

Paradise Theatre Holds Auditions for Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella 5/1
by Charlie Piane - Apr 21, 2011

Paradise Theatre holds auditions for Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella May 1st at Noon. Please call for an appointment time.

Womack, Szot Lead SOUTH PACIFIC UK Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011

Paulo Szot, who has recently emerged as one of the most exciting voices in opera and who won a Tony for his performance as Emile de Becque in the Lincoln Center Theater (Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) production of SOUTH PACIFIC, will be recreating the role of the French plantation owner at the Barbican Centre in London, where the production will run for a limited season of 7 weeks only from 15 August to 1 October, with an opening night on 23 August.

Womack and Szot to Star in UK SOUTH PACIFIC; Opens August 23
by Robert Diamond - Apr 20, 2011

Talked about for months and now finally official, Paulo Szot, who has recently emerged as one of the most exciting voices in opera and who won a Tony for his performance as Emile de Becque in the Lincoln Center Theater (Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) production of SOUTH PACIFIC, will be recreating the role of the French plantation owner at the Barbican Centre in London, where the production will run for a limited season of 7 weeks only from 15 August to 1 October, with an opening night on 23 August.

CCM Presents Spring 2011 Calendar of Major Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 8, 2011

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) presents nearly 1,000 public events throughout the year and offers free admission to many of its performances.

Confirmed: LCT's SOUTH PACIFIC to Play Barbican in London
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2011

The breathtaking Lincoln Center Theater production which reinvented this classic musical, won 7 Tony Awards, sold out on Broadway for 2 years and is currently selling out across America, will next premiere in the UK at the Barbican Theatre from 12 August 2011 to 1 October 2011 at the Barbican Theatre.

Gong Show Live Plays Mamaroneck, NY 2/19, and So. Orange, NJ 3/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2011

After dazzling audiences in New York City, the hilarious stage show Gong Show Live will play Mamaroneck, New York on February 19 and South Orange, New Jersey on March 12 to launch its new theatrical tour.

Q&A With Leslie Gold of THE GONG SHOW LIVE
by BWW - Feb 15, 2011

Gong Show Live is the only Sony-authorized stage presentation of the iconic, pioneering '70s TV show, The Gong Show. It showcases a modern-day cast of offbeat, professional talent acts that have appeared on Americas Got Talent, The Late Show with David Letterman, 30 Rock, My Strange Addiction and more.

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