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Photo Flash: Broadway-Bound ALMOST FAMOUS Celebrates Opening Night at the Old Globe
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2019


The Old Globe's world premiere musical Almost Famous, with book and lyrics by Academy Award winner and San Diego native Cameron Crowe (films Jerry Maguire, Say Anything..., Fast Times at Ridgemont High), opened just last week on September 27. BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the big night below!

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of the World Premiere of ALMOST FAMOUS at the Old Globe?
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2019


Almost Famous has officially opened at The Old Globe! The show features book and lyrics by Academy Award winner and San Diego native Cameron Crowe. Performances run now through October 27, 2019 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At ALMOST FAMOUS At The Old Globe
by Alan Henry - Sep 26, 2019


BroadwayWorld has a first look at the The Old Globe's world premiere musical Almost Famous, with book and lyrics by Academy Award winner and San Diego native Cameron Crowe (films Jerry Maguire, Say Anythinga??, Fast Times at Ridgemont High).

The Old Globe Extends ALMOST FAMOUS One Week
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019


Due to popular demand, The Old Globe announced today a one-week-only extensiona?"through Sunday, October 27a?"of Almost Famous, a world-premiere musical

BWW Review: Susie Mosher's THE LINEUP Is Right On The Mark at Birdland
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 8, 2019


This Variety Show plays New York City once every week at Birdland and, with an impressive roster of guest artists and the inimitable Suse Mosher, The Lineup is where it's at.

BWW Review: Donna McKechnie Joins Susie Mosher's Lineup At The Birdland Theater
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 7, 2019


Donna McKechnie, the Tony Award Winning Actress for A Chorus Line was in a different line last night. The super star was in The Lineup hosted by Susie Mosher at the Birdland Theater. Wether you're upstairs, downstairs, or on the line waiting to get into the club, there are celebs all over the place at Birdland and last night was no different. Tony Award winner Chita Rivera was in the house cheering a performance by her daughter Lisa Mordente who sang in Susie's wild variety show. It also wasn't to shabby that TV ( Madam Secretary) Film (Jersey Boys) and Broadway star Erich Bergen was in last night's Lineup too.

Colin Donnell, Drew Gehling, Anika Larsen to Lead ALMOST FAMOUS at Old Globe
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2019


Producers Lia Vollack, Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson today announced the cast and creative team for Almost Famous, a world premiere musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film. Almost Famous, which will open the 2019-2020 Season at The Old Globe (Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein and Managing Director Timothy J. Shields), is directed by Tony Award® nominee Jeremy Herrin and features original music and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award winner Tom Kitt. Performances will run September 13 a?' October 20, with an official opening night on September 27.

Mariand Torres, Erin Mackey, and More Join the WICKED National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2019


The Broadway sensation WICKED will welcome new cast members to the National Tour beginning performances Tuesday, February 26 at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City.

Jackie Burns And Kara Lindsay Return To The National Tour Of WICKED For Upcoming SLC Stop
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2019


Performances will begin Today, January 30 and continue through March 3, 2019 at the Eccles Theater. Tickets will be available at the Eccles Theater box office, Broadway-at-the-Eccles.com, or by calling 801-355-ARTS (2787). Groups of 15+ call 801-703-2057.

Jackie Burns And Kara Lindsay Return To The National Tour Of WICKED For Upcoming SLC Stop
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018


Performances will begin Wednesday, January 30 and continue through March 3, 2019 at the Eccles Theater. Tickets will be available at the Eccles Theater box office, Broadway-at-the-Eccles.com, or by calling 801-355-ARTS (2787). Groups of 15+ call 801-703-2057.

Jackie Burns and Kara Lindsay To Lead WICKED in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - Oct 9, 2018


WICKED, L.A.'s most popular musical, has announced that JACKIE BURNS will return to the role of Elphaba and KARA LINDSAY will return to the role of Glinda in the national tour. WICKED will return to Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited engagement this holiday season beginning November 28, 2018 and playing through January 27, 2019.

Matt Bogart, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and Christine Dwyer to Lead JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT in CT
by Julie Musbach - Jan 12, 2018


Broadway comes to Ridgefield! The cast for the upcoming production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been announced by director Daniel C. Levine and it's chock-full of Broadway stars - Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys) is Pharaoh, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka (A Little Night Music) is Joseph and Christine Dwyer (Wicked) is the Narrator. The show runs Saturday, February 24th at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday, February 25th at 2pm at The Ridgefield Playhouse. Part of Ridgefield Magazine's Broadway & Cabaret Series, this is a unique and captivating concert production of this classic Andrew Lloyd Webber smash-hit Broadway musical!

Photo Flash: Ron Fassler Presents UP IN THE CHEAP SEATS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2018


Feinstein's/54 Below presented a priceless evening of songs and stories with actor/author Ron Fassler telling his own personal tales of Broadway from his new book Up In The Cheap Seats, a chronicle of the time when he saw more than 200 Broadway shows as a teenager, all for as little as $2.

Ron Fassler Brings UP IN THE CHEAP SEATS To Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2017


Ron Fassler, the celebrated author of Up In The Cheap Seats: A Historical Memoir of Broadway, will bring his acclaimed book to life at Feinstein's/54 Below on Friday, January 5th, 2018, at 7:00pm. UP IN THE CHEAP SEATS WITH RON FASSLER is a priceless evening of songs and stories with Ron Fassler telling his own personal tales of Broadway from his book Up In The Cheap Seats, a chronicle of the time when he saw more than 200 Broadway shows as a teenager, all for as little as $2.

Photo Flash: Debbie Gravitte Celebrates BIG BAND BROADWAY at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


The Broadway at Birdland concert series welcomed Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte back to the Birdland stage this past Monday night. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

James Monroe Iglehart, Robin De Jesus & More Set for 54 Below This Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2015


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for May 4-10, Featuring James Monroe Iglehart, Robin de Jesus, and More!
by Louisa Brady - May 3, 2015


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: James Monroe Iglehart: How the Heck Did I Get Here?; Robin de Jesus: #TheStruggleIsReal; Lane Bradbury: Let Me Entertain You, Again; Daniel Reichard Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein with Special Guest Laura Osnes; and A Very Broadway Mother's Day.

Celebrate Mother's Day at 54 Below Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2015


Celebrate Mother's Day at 54 Below, when Broadway's Supper Club presents 'A Very Broadway Mother's Day' for two performances only on Sunday evening, May 10 at 7PM and 9:30PM.

Ridgefield Playhouse to Present HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, 12/19-20
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 5, 2013


Radio City-style production, Holiday Spectacular, starring Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte, returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday & Friday, December 19 & 20

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