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Michael Riedel to Play Himself in NBC's SMASH
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 22, 2011


According to the New York Times, Michael Riedel Joins SMASH series as himself.

Fan Experiences with Kara DioGuardi, Anthony Rapp & More Added to BC/EFA Flea Market Line Up; BroadwayWorld to Stream Grand Auction Live!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 22, 2011


Broadway's brightest stars, more than 60 theatre-themed tables and exciting, on-the-spot 'flash auction' experiences will help Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and tens of thousands of theatre fans celebrate the 25th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction on Sunday, September 25. Be sure to check into BroadwayWorld for the famed Grand Auction as we stream it LIVE right here beginning at 4:30pm!

XANADU replaces PROMISES, PROMISES in Drury Lane Theatre's Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2011


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, known for producing acclaimed, innovative and classic musicals and comedies, announces its 2012-2013 season featuring five glorious films brought to new life on stage.

STAGE TUBE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Takes its Final Bows
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 5, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN played its final performance yesterday, September 4, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street. The musical has played 32 preview and 170 regular performances. The first national tour will launch in the Fall of 2012 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Plays Final Performance on Broadway Tonight, 9/4
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 4, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN played its final performance today, September 4, 2011 at The Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd Street. The musical has played 32 preview and 170 regular performances. The first national tour will launch in the Fall of 2012 at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI.

Sam Shepard to Receive 1st Ellen Stewart Award At La MaMa Gala 10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2011


Sam Shepard will be the recipient of the first-ever 'Ellen Stewart Award,' to be presented at the La MaMa 50 Gala on Monday, October 17 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) in Manhattan, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, artistic director of La MaMa.

Drury Lane's 2012-13 Season To Feature Five Films Brought to the Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 30, 2011


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, known for producing acclaimed, innovative and classic musicals and comedies, announces its 2012-2013 season featuring five glorious films brought to new life on stage.

Will Chase Joins the Cast of SMASH on NBC
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 29, 2011


Will Chase, most recently seen on Broadway in Billy Elliot, has joined the myriad of stage stars who will be seen in the upcoming NBC series SMASH.

Danielle Arci Leads HAIRSPRAY! At Engeman Theater, Closes 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2011


The John W. Engeman Theater's production of Hairspray will close on August 28, 2011.

Photo Flash: Shaiman and Wittman Surprise Students at Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Summer Session
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 27, 2011


Tony Award-winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman delighted students as their special surprise guests during the Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Summer Intensive Session One. Shaiman and Wittman lent their talents for a surprise Q&A with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance. Following the Q&A, they led a Song Interpretation master class.

HAIRSPRAY Comes To WOB June 17-August 27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2011


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2011 Season continues this summer when it brings the smash hit musical comedy Hairspray to the stage.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Offers Aaron Tveit Meet & Greet Lotto Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2011


Today, ticketholders for the Tony-nominated Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will have a chance to win post-performance backstage access at the Neil Simon Theater, for a meet-and-greet with Aaron Tveit.

Warner Stage Company Announces Auditions for HAIRSPRAY, 8/29 & 8/30
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 17, 2011


All roles are open to auditions. Those auditioning must be 16 years or older (with the exception of LIttle Inez-auditioner for that role should be 10+) and should be prepared to sing from the show or in the style of the show. Auditioners will also be asked to perform a brief dance combination that will be taught at the audition. Please supply sheet music if your audition selection is not from HAIRSPRAY. Accompaniment will be provided.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Holds Auditions 81/8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2011


The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will hold a second round of auditions for specific roles in its 2011-2012 Season Thrusday, August 18, 2011 beginning at 6PM at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre (177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, LA).

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Holds Auditions 8/17 & 81/8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2011


The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will hold a second round of auditions for specific roles in its 2011-2012 Season Wednesday and Thrusday, August 17 and 18, 2011 beginning at 6PM at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre (177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, LA).

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Offers Aaron Tveit Meet & Greet Lotto, 8/25
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 15, 2011


On Thursday, August 25, ticketholders for the Tony-nominated Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will have a chance to win post-performance backstage access at the Neil Simon Theater, for a meet-and-greet with Aaron Tveit.

STAGE TUBE: Jay Armstrong Johnson Sings CATCH ME IF YOU CAN's 'Goodbye'
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN gave special performance last week, post-security at Terminal 5 (T5) at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Click below to check out Frank Abagnale Jr. understudy Jay Armstrong Johnson singing 'Goodbye.'

Photo Flash: The Christine Ebersole Quartet Plays The Mahaiwe
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 13, 2011


It's the BERKSHIRES! not East Hampton, and it's SUMMER not WINTER, but when Christine Ebersole sang 'Another Winter in a Summer Town' (from her hit show Grey Gardens) the MAHAIWE audience was held spellbound by her vocal and acting virtuosity.

Photo Flash: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Performs at JFK Airport!
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 12, 2011


CATCH ME IF YOU CAN gave special performance yesterday, post-security at Terminal 5 (T5) at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Omaha Community Playhouse Announces 2011-12 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2011


The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP), the nation's largest community theatre, has announced the 2011-12 season line up.

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