Smith & Dale News

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of JERSEY BOYS opened on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!

Geoids Musical Theatre have announced their new production, and the London amateur premier, of the musical Top Hat which comes to the Bridewell Theatre from 31 October to 4 November 2017.

Manhattan Rep has announced the casting for their upcoming limited engagement of RHODA HEARTBREAK: THE MUSICAL. The cast will feature Lavell Blackwell, Wilber Escobar, Megan Gilliland, and drag queen Mimi Imfurst. The musical is directed by E. Dale Smith and feature musical direction by David Wayne Fox. The production will run January 20th through 22nd.

Manhattan Rep has announced the casting for their upcoming limited engagement of RHODA HEARTBREAK: THE MUSICAL. The cast will feature Lavell Blackwell, Wilber Escobar, Megan Gilliland, and drag queen Mimi Imfurst. The musical is directed by E. Dale Smith and feature musical direction by David Wayne Fox. The production will run January 20th through 22nd.

The 43-year old BoarsHead theatre held its final performance yesterday, December 20th, with a production written by two of its interns, entitled STILL SMALL VOICES. The interns, Maren Rosenberg and Ashleigh Millett, continued the work on their play after the company was forced to let them go due to budget constraints.

Fugobi, a new entertainment partnership, announced its arrival on the scene last week at a meeting of The Broadway League, with plans for a 21st century model for theatrical distribution.

Angels, the new Broadway-bound musical about an Angel who discovers her place and purpose, presented two staged readings (3:30 & 7PM) on Tuesday, December 16th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), the readings featured Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grov? and Nicholas Rodriguez in the leading roles. Direction is by Rich Fowler.

Angels, the new Broadway-bound musical about an Angel who discovers her place and purpose, will receive two staged readings (3:30 & 7PM) today, Tuesday, December 16th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), the readings will feature Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grov? and Nicholas Rodriguez in the leading roles. Direction is by Rich Fowler.

Angels, the new Broadway-bound musical about an Angel who discovers her place and purpose, will receive two staged readings (3:30 & 7PM) on Tuesday, December 16th at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), the readings will feature Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grov? and Nicholas Rodriguez in the leading roles. Direction is by Rich Fowler.

XANADU, Broadway's surprise musical hit, has moved up the date of its closing to Sunday, September 28. The show is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street.

COLUMBIA STAGES, the award-winning producing arm of Columbia University's Graduate Theatre Program, announces its 2008-2009 season. The highly political season will include Baal and The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht; Euripides' Medea; Big Love by Charles L. Mee; The Woman by Edward Bond; a co-production with Origin Theatre Company; a new adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales and the 5th annual New Voices New Play Festival. The 2008-2009 season begins October 22nd at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets.

XANADU, Broadway's surprise musical hit, has announced a closing date of Sunday, October 12. The show is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street and will have played 49 previews and 528 performances.