KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season A Sizzling Line Up of Smash Broadway Hits, Comedy Giants and Rock, Pop & Classical Music Superstars
Joshua Bell, Chris Botti, Cleveland Orchestra,
Larry King, Kings of Salsa,
Patti LaBelle, Larry the Cable Guy,
Huey Lewis & The News, Matisyahu,
Dennis Miller, Bernadette Peters,
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman, Diana Krall, Martin Short, Wanda Sykes,
&
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, DAMN YANKEES,
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, FOREVER TANGO, HAIR,
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, LES MISÉRABLES,
MAMMA MIA!, MY FAIR LADY, SOUTH PACIFIC
And So Much More!
The Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, announced that the world-wide smash hit production of JERSEY BOYS will open at The Civic in Auckland, New Zealand in April 2012.
Single tickets for the national tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will go on sale Sunday, August 7 at Noon. Ticket prices start at $15 & $25 and are subject to change; please refer to fabulousfox.com for current pricing. Tickets will be available inperson at the Fabulous Fox Theatre box office (527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103), online at metrotix.com, or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900. Performances at the Fabulous Fox Theatre are September 27-October 9.
On July 18, the Next To Normal tour pulled into Toronto, where it will play through July 30. Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Next to Normal, reprises her acclaimed performance in the musical's 36-week multi-city North American tour. Below, we bring you photo coverage of Next To Normal onstage in Toronto!
With one year to go until the start of the London Olympic Games 2012, the producers of JERSEY BOYS are offering people the chance to buy top-price tickets to see the multi award-winning musical in London during the Olympics and Paralympics weeks in 2012 for just £20.12 each. These special tickets are available from today, Wednesday 27 July 2011 until 20 December 2011 and can be purchased in person from the Box Office at the Prince Edward Theatre, or on 0844 482 5151, or at www.jerseyboyslondon.com. These tickets would normally cost £65 weekdays and £67.50 at the weekend. The special price includes a £1 restoration levy and the normal transaction/booking fees apply (£1.75 via the ‘phone and website, but £0 in person at the counter).
BroadwayWorld has learned that MEMPHIS star Chad Kimball will take an indefinite hiatus from the Tony-winning show beginning October 23, 2011 due to nerve damage he's suffered in his neck as a result of performing the demanding role of 'Huey Calhoun' eight nights a week. Kimball created the role 'Huey' and has been bringing him to life at the Shubert Theatre for nearly two years. The nerve damage began to create problems for Kimball a couple of months ago, and he has missed several performances since.
Susan Anton is announced to join the cast of HAIRSPRAY at the Hollywood Bowl as Velma Von Tussle. The production reunites the original Broadway stars Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur; and includes Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, Michael McDonald and John Stamos. Anton co-starred as Velma Von Tussle in the Las Vegas production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray, opposite Harvey Fierstein. HAIRSPRAY is at the Hollywood Bowl for three performances only, August 5, 6, and 7.
MEMPHIS, the most anticipated musical production of the 2011-2012 Broadway Season and the winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical will launch its international tour at The Orpheum Theatre on October 14-23, 2011.
The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons closes in Cleveland at PlayhouseSquare on July 17.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce its Broadway Las Vegas series as part of the inaugural season for this long-awaited performing arts center. This series will feature the best and brightest of Broadway, bringing full-length versions of THE COLOR PURPLE, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and MEMPHIS to the stage in Las Vegas. These exceptional shows join the ranks of the previously announced WICKED, which will open The Smith Center's first full-length season in August of 2012.
The company of Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY has partnered with the Broadway Green Alliance to create a creepy and kooky new online public service announcement video to promote and inspire viewers to make more environmentally friendly choices in their everyday lives. Check it out by clicking below!
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its line-up for the 2011-2012 season, sponsored by Farmington Bank, featuring some timeless Broadway classics, family entertainment, comedy, and more. Tickets to the shows listed below will go on sale Monday, August 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, winner of four 2006 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2009, is celebratin two years in Australia this week! Click below to watch them sing a medley of Four Seasons hits on 'Sunrise'.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. We've got the Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for January-June, 2011, including the 'Company' concert, 'The Original Grease,' 'Next To Normal,' 'Working' and more!
The 2010 Tony winning Best Musical MEMPHIS recently announced a partnership with The Great Atlantic Pacific & Tea Company (A&P) to raise money for New York-area Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Beginning July 4, 2011, customers at all A&P, Pathmark, Food Emporium, Waldbaum's, Food Basics, Super Fresh and Best Cellars stores will be asked to make a donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at the register. Those who donate will also receive a special discount offer for tickets to MEMPHIS on Broadway. The promotion will run through the end of July in more than 360 stores along the eastern seaboard.
Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomes stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre. Shields will play opposite Roger Rees, who stars as Gomez. Shields is replacing Bebe Neuwirth, who originated the role. Click below for the new ADDAMS FAMILY commercial featuring Shields!
Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomes stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia beginning Tuesday, June 28 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth will play her final performance in the role on Sunday, June 26. Ms. Shields will play opposite Roger Rees, who stars as Gomez.
JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, will break two records this weekend. The hit musical will surpass Abie's Irish Rose with 2,328 performances, becoming the 26th longest-running Broadway show following the performance tomorrow night, Saturday, June 25, and JERSEY BOYS will surpass Man of La Mancha with 2,329 performances, becoming the 25th longest-running Broadway show following the performance on Sunday, June 26.
Katie O'Toole, from the cast of Broadway's Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning JERSEY BOYS, will appear on New York Non-Stop's 'In The Wings' beginning Friday, June 24 at 9:30pm.
