Broadway Lights Will Dim Tonight for Dame Gillian Lynne; Andrew Lloyd Webber Tributes the Legend
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 2, 2018
As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, trailblazing dancer, director, and choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne passed away. She was 92 years old. The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided to dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York in her memory tonight at exactly 6:45pm for one minute. The Society of London Theatres has announced that the lights will also dim across the West End theatres.
OKLAHOMA! Starring Hugh Jackman Makes Cinema Debut In NH At Jaffrey's River St Theatre
by Julie Musbach
- Jun 28, 2018
London's National Theatre production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical OKLAHOMA! makes its exclusive New Hampshire debut at the Park Theatre's River Street Theatre in Jaffrey on July 7 and 8.
The film of the multi-award-winning Royal National Theatre production features the famed actor, singer and producer Hugh Jackman and Maureen Lipman. Directed by Trevor Nunn, artistic director of the Royal National Theatre and director of Cats, Starlight Express and Les Miserables and featuring new choreography by Susan Stroman (The Producers, Crazy For You, Showboat). Ms. Stroman won the Olivier Award for Best Choreography for OKLAHOMA!This production broke box-office records in London and was recognized by the Hammerstein estate as the definitive version of this immensely popular musical. The transition to screen was just as successful with the film winning an International Emmy award.
BWW Interview: Sandra Dickinson Talks THE UNBUILT CITY
by Nicole Ackman
- Jun 17, 2018
Sandra Dickinson has had a long and diverse career, spanning stage and screen. An American who has lived in the UK for over four decades, she was recently seen in Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One and as Lucille Ball in I Loved Lucy at the Arts Theatre.
She is currently starring opposite Jonathan Chambers in the European premiere of The Unbuilt City at the King's Head Theatre.
Popejoy Press: New Subscriptions Available Now!
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 8, 2018
The 2018-2019 season includes six Broadway shows, headlined by the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Blockbuster Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Also coming as part of the Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico series are Finding Neverland, The Sound of Music, Kinky Boots, and the newly-restaged Cats. RENT 20THANNIVERSARY TOUR will also tour to Popejoy as a Broadway Extra.
Weston Playhouse Announces Susanna Gellert as New Executive Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 5, 2018
Oliver K. Olsen, chair of the Board of Directors of the Weston Playhouse Theatre, announces today that Susanna Gellert has been chosen by the Board of Directors to be the company's new Executive Artistic Director. Gellert, currently Associate Producer and Director of the Studio at New York's acclaimed Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA), comes to Weston with fifteen years of experience in New York and regional theatre and a long-standing relationship with Vermont, which has been her second home for the past seven years. Ms. Gellert's appointment is the result of a 9-month national search led by Management Consultants for the Arts (www.mcaonline.us).
Tickets Go Onsale Next Week For For LES MISERABLES At The Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 1, 2018
Following weeks of anticipation, general sale tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's highly-acclaimed Broadway production of the Boublil and Schonberg musical Les Miserables, will be available to book from Tuesday 5th June 2018, ahead of the show's run at the Palace Theatre Manchester from 19 February - 30 March 2019.
Anita Gilette, Leslie Uggams, and More Head to Pittsburgh CLO This Summer
by Julie Musbach
- May 30, 2018
Pittsburgh CLO has amassed an impressive lineup of Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans to bring the 2018 Summer Season to life June-August. The organization's core mission to produce shows locally helps to employ artists each year from Pittsburgh and across the country.
Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Comes to Keller Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi
- May 30, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES comes to Keller Auditorium direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement.
Full Cast Announced for Manchester Dates of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach
- May 29, 2018
Having opened to rave reviews at the beginning of this year, the UK and Ireland tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda the Musical has announced today that Craige Els will extend his contract and play Miss Trunchbull at Manchester's Palace Theatre from 18th September to 24th November 2018.
LES MISERABLES Comes To The Paramount Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi
- May 22, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, comes to The Paramount Theatre direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement.
Casting Announced for LES MISERABLES at Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi
- May 1, 2018
Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, has been announced for its much anticipated Albuquerque engagement at Popejoy Hall direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. To purchase tickets, visit unmtickets.com, popejoypresents.com, call 505-925-5858, or visit the UNM Ticket Offices at the UNM Bookstore and Dreamstyle Arena (The Pit). Ticket prices start at $40. For a sneak peek, please visit www.LesMiz.com.
Announcing The 2018-19 Broadway On Tour Season At The Community Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 27, 2018
Broadway Sacramento announced the 2018 - 19 Broadway On Tour season at the Community Center Theater, sponsored by Wells Fargo, featuring four shows not previously presented in the series and three that are favorites of Broadway Sacramento audiences. The season features Sacramento premieres of On Your Feet!, Waitress, Aladdin, and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Returning shows are a newly-updated Stomp, which was presented twice before by Broadway On Tour; the new Lincoln Center Theater production of Falsettos, which was presented once before; and the brand new revival of Cats, which has previously been presented twice each by Broadway On Tour and Broadway At Music Circus.
Aaron Lazar to Perform at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach
- Apr 23, 2018
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents An Evening with Aaron Lazar: From Broadway to Hollywood on June 8 and June 9 at 7 p.m.. With almost a dozen Broadway credits to his name, including Les Miserables, Mamma Mia!, A Little Night Music and The Phantom of the Opera, Aaron Lazar creates a seamless cabaret which features both high-quality singing and a humorous story through-line that can bring an audience to their feet.
LES MISERABLES Returns to Vancouver
by Julie Musbach
- Apr 23, 2018
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale Monday, May 7 at 10am for its much anticipated Vancouver engagement at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement.
LES MISERABLES Returns To Birmingham
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 20, 2018
Birmingham Hippodrome is delighted to announce the return of Cameron Mackintosh's breathtaking musical phenomenon Les Miserables. The new UK and Ireland tour of Boublil and Schonberg musical masterpiece will open at Curve Leicester for an already sold out season from Saturday 3 - Saturday 24 November 2018 before visiting Birmingham Hippodrome from 2 April - 11 May 2019.
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