According to Billboard, the Rascals, who brought ONCE UPON A DREAM to Broadway last spring, will return to Broadway for a three-week run at the Marquis Theatre this holiday season. The show will begin performances on December 16.
Broadway In Chicago and Producers Steven Van Zandtand Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, and BASE ENTERTAINMENT, have announced that following a critically acclaimed, sold-out Broadway engagement, ONCE UPON A DREAM STARRING THE RASCALS will debut in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph) from Nov. 5 - 10, 2013 for five performances only.
Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt, Marc Brickman, and BASE Entertainment have announced that following a critically acclaimed, sold-out Broadway engagement, Once Upon A Dream starring The Rascals will debut in Detroit at the Fox Theatre for oneperformance only on Friday, November 15 at 8 p.m. as part of the Fifth Third Bank Fox Theatre Series.
The Rascals are back together for the first time in forty years, and they're rocking Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre for the rest of the weekend with their unique blend of rock n roll, soul and cover classics. Produced by Steven Van Zandt and co-directed by Van Zandt and Marc Brickman, the show features all four original Rascals members: Felix Cavaliere ,Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli. It tells the story of how the band came together, came apart, and reunited while delighting the audience with hits such as 'Good Lovin', 'Groovin' and 'It's a Beautiful Morning'.
What do The Beatles, Tony Bennett, the Rolling Stones, Fats Domino, Tito Puente, Judy Garland and a host of other luminaries have in common? They all have been touched, in some way, by the inimitable promoter, agent and manager extraordinaire, Sid Bernstein. Mr. Bernstein passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in New York City, said his longtime friend, publicist Merle Frimark.
On Tuesday night, the red carpet was rolled out at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre as Mirvish Productions presented the opening of The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream. The show is produced and directed by Steven Van Zandt and features all four original band members. The show sold out on Broadway, and is being dubbed as a mix between a dance party and a jukebox musical in the style of 'Jersey Boys'.
Steven Van Zandt and his wife Maureen were on hand for the Toronto opening, as were many other stars from Toronto's theatre and music scenes. BWW is thrilled to bring readers photos from the red carpet and the opening night after party.
Renegade Nation has announced the appointment of Emmy nominated Director, Producer, Designer and Artist, Marc Brickman, as a full partner in Renegade Management
Musician and songwriter Regina Spektor has composed the original theme song for the Netflix Original Series, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, it was announced today.
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, friends and family gathered this morning for the funeral of late actor James Gandolfini. The morning service was held at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Sopranos creator and Gandolfini's close friend David Chase spoke at the service, and Alan Sepinwall of Hitflix has transcribed the touching eulogy, which you can read below.
Bruce Springsteen, the quitessential 'Jersey Boy', dedicated a performance of his entire 'Born to Run' album to the late James Gandolfini. Gandolfini, another New Jersey native, was a great friend to Bruce. Performing in Coventry, England, Springsteen let his music speak for itself.
The Netflix Original Series 'Hemlock Grove,' a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy's novel of the same name, will return with a second season next year. Seasoned showrunner Charles H. (Chic) Eglee ('The Walking Dead,' 'Dexter,' 'The Shield') joins the popular series as executive producer in season two.
The fashion and excitement of the Tony red carpet continues! The 67th Annual Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris
More glamour, more fashion, more drama! The 2013 Tony Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 9th, in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been recognized with a 2013 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre.
The big day is here! Follow our LIVE coverage starting from Tony Rehearsals starting at approximately 10am. Want to know who's performing what? What order to expect the awards in and other tidbits? Spoil yourself!
An unforgettable night of entertainment will be featured on THE 67TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDSÒ, live from Radio City Music Hall, Sunday, June 9 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.