STAGE TUBE: BLUE LEAVES' Ben Stiller Visits Late Show
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 24, 2011
Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES starring Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer, will open on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). The strictly limited 16-week engagement will begin previews on Monday, April 4, 2011. In the following video, HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES star stops by The Late Show to chat with David Letterman about the show.
TV: Broadway Beat Meets Stiller, Falco & HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Co.
by Jessica Lewis
- Mar 11, 2011
Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES starring Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer, will open on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). The strictly limited 16-week engagement will begin previews on Monday, April 4, 2011. BroadwayBeat was on hand to meet the company on press day!
Steggert, Santino et al. Continue YANK! Workshop
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 26, 2011
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a workshop of Yank!, a WWII musical. The York Theatre Company premiered the show last season and since its critically acclaimed reception, buzz has been swirling about a Broadway transfer as early as next season. Original Yank! cast member Bobby Steggert will be reprising his role in the upcoming workshop. New cast members include Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector, Michael Berresse, Nellie McKay, Jeff Hiller, Tally Sessions, Colt Prattes, Derrick Trumbly, Jeremy Cohen, Tyler Maynard, Cole Escola, Brad Bass, Cody Williams and Colin Bradbury.
Spread The Love: The Songs of Rob Rokicki and Friends Plays Laurie Beechman, 2/13
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 13, 2011
Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present an evening of his music February 13 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, titled 'Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends.' The 7PM show will feature songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY; a full rock band; and several talented friends, including Courtney Wolfson (Addams Family), Megan Reinking (Hair), Tally Sessions (Yank!, Legally Blonde), Brian Gallagher, Heather Parcells (Wonderland, A Chorus Line), Amanda Flynn (Wicked, Mamma Mia), Lorinda Lisitza, Michael Ruby, and more!
Joe Iconis Joins Rokicki Beechman Concert 2/13
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 13, 2011
Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present "Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends," an evening of songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY and rockin' new tunes, February 13 at 7 PM in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Joe Iconis Joins Rokicki Beechman Concert 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 7, 2011
Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present "Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends," an evening of songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY and rockin' new tunes, February 13 at 7 PM in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Roundabout Revitalizes YANK!; Steggert, Santino et al. Lead Workshop in Feb.
by Jessica Lewis
- Feb 3, 2011
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a workshop of Yank!, a WWII musical. The York Theatre Company premiered the show last season and since its critically acclaimed reception, buzz has been swirling about a Broadway transfer as early as next season. Original Yank! cast member Bobby Steggert will be reprising his role in the upcoming workshop. New cast members include Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector, Michael Berresse, Nellie McKay, Jeff Hiller, Tally Sessions, Colt Prattes, Derrick Trumbly, Jeremy Cohen, Tyler Maynard, Cole Escola, Brad Bass, Cody Williams and Colin Bradbury.
Spread The Love: The Songs of Rob Rokicki and Friends Plays Laurie Beechman, 2/13
by Lauren Wolman
- Jan 31, 2011
Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present an evening of his music February 13 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, titled 'Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends.' The 7PM show will feature songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY; a full rock band; and several talented friends, including Courtney Wolfson (Addams Family), Megan Reinking (Hair), Tally Sessions (Yank!, Legally Blonde), Brian Gallagher, Heather Parcells (Wonderland, A Chorus Line), Amanda Flynn (Wicked, Mamma Mia), Lorinda Lisitza, Michael Ruby, and more!
Pioneer Theatre Company Closes WHITE CHRISTMAS, 12/24
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 24, 2010
Based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, and Melvin Frank. Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Bound ALLEGIANCE Staged Reading, 10/25
by Oliver Oliveros
- Oct 29, 2010
Broadway and US television stars Lea Salonga (Gloria Suzuki), George Takei (old Sam Omura), Telly Leung (young Sam Omura), Allie Trim (Hannah Campbell), Michael K. Lee (James Omura), Paolo Montalban (Ben Chin/Mike Masaoka), Christine Toy Johnson (Kimiko Omura), Alan Ariano (Tatsuo Omura) and Jason Tam (Frankie Suzuki) led two public staged readings of 'American Idiot' associate producers Lorenzo Thione and Jay Kuo's Broadway bound musical 'Allegiance' on Monday, October 25, 2010 at the Julia Miles Theatre, 424 W55th St. New York, NY. BroadwayWorld.com has been covering the new Asian American play's different stages of development since its private staged reading in Los Angeles, CA last year.
Salonga & Takei to Star in Broadway Bound ALLEGIANCE Reading
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 21, 2010
Tony-award winning actress Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) and television and film icon George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes) will return to portray the roles of Gloria Suzuki and Old Sam Omura in a developmental reading of the new Broadway-bound musical, Allegiance, on October 25th at the Julia Miles Theatre in New York City. Telly Leung (Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overture, Wicked, Rent) and Allie Trimm (13, Bye Bye Birdie) also star. Allegiance is produced by Lorenzo Thione and Sing Out, Louise! Productions.
Youmans, Kober, Wicks, and Podschun, Lead NYMF's Most Likely to Die 10/14
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 14, 2010
Broadway and American Stage veteran, William Youmans (Wicked, Big River, Titanic) stars as the principal, Mitchell in Most Likely to Die: A Slasher Musical, a part of the NewYork Musical Theatre Festival?s 2010 Developmental Series.
Youmans, Kober, Wicks, and Podschun, Lead NYMF's Most Likely to Die 10/14
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 7, 2010
Broadway and American Stage veteran, William Youmans (Wicked, Big River, Titanic) stars as the principal, Mitchell in Most Likely to Die: A Slasher Musical, a part of the NewYork Musical Theatre Festival?s 2010 Developmental Series.
Yank!'s Broadway Run Postponed to Fall '11
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 2, 2010
According to the New York Times, Yank! wil not make it to Broadway until fall 2011. A spokesperson for Yank! said that the creators are having no trouble raising the $5 million needed for the production, but wanted to take more time to perfect the show's book.
TV: Robin and the 7 Hoods at the Old Globe!
by Robert Diamond
- Aug 13, 2010
The World Premiere of Robin and the 7 Hoods - A New Musical featuring a book by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and songs by four-time Academy Award winners Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with musical supervision and vocal and incidental arrangements by John McDaniel, the Broadway-bound musical comedy will run in the Old Globe Theatre through August 29. For more information, visit www.TheOldGlobe.org.
TV: BroadwayWorld Goes Inside ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS Opening Night!
by Robert Diamond
- Aug 5, 2010
On Friday, July 30, the much anticipated, Broadway-bound ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS opened at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Emily Loftiss for BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory evening, and went inside the after party to check in with the cast and crew. Click below for an exclusive peak at the night!
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