Meet Mr. Cellophane: Broadway's Jacob Keith Watson
by Oliver Oliveros
- Nov 30, 2014
On the day BroadwayWorld.com was scheduled to sit down with Broadway actor Jacob Keith Watson ('Violet'), who is on tour with 'Chicago'--bound for Manila next--New Orleans' The Times-Picayune has just showered him with praises for his latest stage role: Amos Hart, Roxie Hart's gullible, negligible husband.
BWW Interviews: ANYTHING GOES Sails Into The McCallum Theatre; Meet Reno Sweeney, Emma Stratton!
by David Green
- Nov 26, 2014
Winner of three 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, ANYTHING GOES sails into the McCallum just in time for the holiday weekend, November 28 through 30. Cole Porter's most popular musical comedy features one of Broadway's most memorable scores including such classics as 'I Get A Kick Out Of You', 'Friendship', 'It's De-Lovely' and the title song, 'Anything Goes'. The successful 2011 revival was produced by Roundabout Theatre, directed by Kathleen Marshall, and also garnered a Tony Award for lead actress Sutton Foster in the role of Reno Sweeney, originated in 1934 by Ethel Merman and played over the years by the likes of Patti LuPone and Elaine Paige. I had the opportunity to speak with the current Reno Sweeney, Emma Stratton, as she was winging her way to the Southern California for the West Coast leg of the national tour. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Now thru 12/21 at Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 26, 2014
Ebeneezer Scrooge and the memorable ghosts return in the Clarence Brown Theatre's long-running and most popular production. A magical tradition for the whole family and a great way to celebrate the season, 'A Christmas Carol,' Dickens' timeless classic, runs tonight, November 26 through December 21 on the mainstage with 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm performances.
Sutton Foster, Linda Lavin & More Set for The Cabaret's 2015 Winter/Spring Season
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 21, 2014
The Cabaret kicks off its 2015 season on January 24th, with two-time Tony winner, six-time Tony nominee, and television star Sutton Foster. Thanks to the generous support of The Lacy Foundation, Foster promises to enchant with an intimate evening of songs from her gleaming Broadway career and solo albums Wish and An Evening with Sutton Foster: Live at Cafe Carlyle.
Celebrate the Holidays at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Anna Bencivengo
- Nov 21, 2014
Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, a colorful, reimagined version of the classic Tony Award®-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof will hit the Theatre's stage December 2 - 21. Set in 1905 in the village of Anatevka in Tsarist, Russia, the story follows dairyman Tevye as he fights to maintain his family and heritage. Featuring timeless melodies and songs such as "Sunrise Sunset," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "If I Were a Rich Man," this beloved musical will capture your heart.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/19- Laura Osnes
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 19, 2014
Happy Birthday Laura Osnes! Osnes made her Broadway debut in the 2007 revival of Grease. On March 10, 2009 Osnes took over the role of Ensign Nellie Forbush from Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara, who went on maternity leave, in the Lincoln Center Theater Broadway revival of South Pacific. She then starred as Hope Harcourt, alongside Sutton Foster and Joel Grey, in the Broadway revival of Anything Goes. Osnes then played Bonnie Parker opposite Jeremy Jordan in Bonnie & Clyde, which opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in 2011. She most recently as the title role in the Broadway premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella.
WAKE UP with BWW 11/14/14 - A CHRISTMAS STORY on Tour, THE RIVER and More!
by Jessica Showers
- Nov 14, 2014
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: A CHRISTMAS STORY heads out on tour today, and Signature's OUR LADY OF KIBEHO and Broadway's THE RIVER open Sunday night!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs 11/26-12/21 at Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 13, 2014
Ebeneezer Scrooge and the memorable ghosts return in the Clarence Brown Theatre's long-running and most popular production. A magical tradition for the whole family and a great way to celebrate the season, "A Christmas Carol," Dickens' timeless classic, runs November 26 through December 21 on the mainstage with 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm performances.
Photo Coverage: SIMPLY SCOTT ALAN at Rockwell: Table & Stage
by Lily Lim
- Nov 14, 2014
Acclaimed songwriter Scott Alan returned for his fifth appearance at Rockwell: Table & Stage for an evening of songs from his five successful albums (Dreaming Wide Awake, Keys, What I Wanna Be When I Grow Up, LIVE, and Anything Worth Holding on To) as well as his musicals, HOME and IF I.
January at The Houston Symphony Includes MUSICALLY SPEAKING WITH ANDRES, SUTTON FOSTER, and More
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 12, 2014
The Houston Symphony's January calendar starts the New Year with an impressive lineup of concerts including an intimate concert experience with commentary from Andres Orozco-Estrada. "Musically Speaking with Andres" begins with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 12, The Year 1917. On January 17-18, twin sisters Christina and Michelle Naughton will perform a masterful two-piano musical dialogue in Mozart and Shostakovich.
Houston Symphony to Welcome Sutton Foster, Bill Cosby & More in January 2015
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 11, 2014
The Houston Symphony's January calendar starts the New Year with an impressive lineup of concerts including an intimate concert experience with commentary from Andres Orozco-Estrada. "Musically Speaking with Andres" begins with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 12, The Year 1917. On January 17-18, twin sisters Christina and Michelle Naughton will perform a masterful two-piano musical dialogue in Mozart and Shostakovich.
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