A Christmas Story, The Musical!, prepares to launch a five-city national tour for the 2011 holiday season, the show's producers, including Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, have announced that they will begin their search for young actors at an open audition for children between the ages of 8-13 at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs (enter just south of the main venue), 175 N. State Street, Chicago, Monday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Get ready for those ‘summer nights' with the Rydell High gang - Sandy, Danny, The Pink Ladies and The T-Birds, as Surflight Theatre's Grease, the original high school musical, hits the Jersey Shore in an all-new production featuring the unforgettable songs from the hit motion picture: 'You're The One That I Want,' 'Hopelessly Devoted To You,' 'Sandy,' and the title song 'Grease!'
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway at the Beach, Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller, presents RENT, Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical from through June 19. Opening Night was Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm.
Direct from Broadway's American Idiot, American Idol's Justin Guarini and MTV's Paul Iacono (star of the hit series 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger') will star in Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical RENT at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ, from May 28 through June 19. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm. Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway by the Beach, Surflight Theatre, a Jersey Shore entertainment destination for over 60 years, is now under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller.
This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.
Direct from Broadway's American Idiot, American Idol's Justin Guarini and MTV's Paul Iacono (star of the hit series 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger') will star in Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical RENT at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ, from May 28 through June 19. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm. Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway by the Beach, Surflight Theatre, a Jersey Shore entertainment destination for over 60 years, is now under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller.
The tour of the current smash hit Broadway production of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Pittsburgh, Penn. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Benedum Center on Tuesday, May 11, 2011. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway.
Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway at the Beach, Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller, proudly presents RENT, Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical from May 28 through June 19. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm.
Broadway's Blair Baker (Oleanna, The Footage at The Flea) stars in a developmental reading new one woman show with songs, Big Star California written by Zac Kline (Messed Up Here Tonight, Together This Time), directed by Troy Miller (The Light in the Piazza, The Tallest Building in the World, Luna Stage, Together This Time), with music and musical directed by Barrymore Nominee Mark T Evans (I Am Jim Thompson), lyrics by Eric Kubo (I Am Jim Thompson) with songs performed by Charissa Bertels (Stunt Girl, Manhattan Theatre Club) and Amy Linden (Cheer Wars).
Broadway's Blair Baker (Oleanna, The Footage at The Flea) stars in a developmental reading new one woman show with songs, Big Star California written by Zac Kline (Messed Up Here Tonight, Together This Time), directed by Troy Miller (The Light in the Piazza, The Tallest Building in the World, Luna Stage, Together This Time), with music and musical directed by Barrymore Nominee Mark T Evans (I Am Jim Thompson), lyrics by Eric Kubo (I Am Jim Thompson) with songs performed by Charissa Bertels (Stunt Girl, Manhattan Theatre Club) and Amy Linden (Cheer Wars).
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY will end its Providence run on May 1, 2011. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents's Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is reproduced by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
The tour of the current smash hit Broadway production of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Pittsburgh, Penn. WEST SIDE STORY will open at the Benedum Center on Tuesday, May 11, 2011. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction will be recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway.
The national tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY comes to Boston's Colonial Theatre for a four week engagement June 14 through July 9.
Direct from Broadway's American Idiot, American Idol's Justin Guarini and MTV's Paul Iacono (star of the hit series 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger') will star in Jonathan Larson's landmark rock musical RENT at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ, from May 28 through June 19. Opening Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm. Celebrating its 62nd Season of Broadway by the Beach, Surflight Theatre, a Jersey Shore entertainment destination for over 60 years, is now under the leadership of Producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller.
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Providence. WEST SIDE STORY will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Tuesday, April 26 through Sunday, May 1.
