VIDEO: On This Day, December 13- A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 13, 2017
Trevor Nunn's production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC debuted to critical acclaim at London's Menier Chocolate Factory in November 2008 and subsequently transferred to the West End where it played a successful limited engagement through July 25, 2009 at the Garrick Theatre.
LES MISERABLES Goes on Sale This Friday at Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 12, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch nberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale this Friday, December 15 at 10:00 am for its much anticipated Milwaukee engagement at the Marcus Center direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement.
Lineup Announced For Fifth Annual POWERS NEW VOICES FESTIVAL at the Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 9, 2017
The Old Globe today announced it will present the fifth annual Powers New Voices Festival, a weekend of readings of new American plays by professional playwrights, playing January 12 14, 2018. The festival will kick off on Friday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. with Voices of the Community: Celebrating Local Playwrights, an evening of work created by San Diego residents through the Globe's arts engagement initiatives Community Voices and coLAB, and will continue with four readings by some of the most exciting voices writing for the American theatre today. The new American play readings commence on Saturday, January 13 at 4:00 p.m. with Laurel Ollstein's They Promised Her the Moon, directed by Giovanna Sardelli (Somewhere, The Whipping Man at the Globe), followed at 7:30 p.m. by Too Heavy for Your Pocket by Jir h Breon Holder, directed by Patricia McGregor (Globe for All's Measure for Measure).The Festival continues on Sunday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m. with The Tale of Despereaux, with book, music, and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. (The Old Man and The Old Moon at the Globe), based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo and the Universal Pictures animated motion picture. The Festival will wrap up that evening at 7:30 p.m. with The Great Leap by Lauren Yee, directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Globe's Skeleton Crew).
LES MISERABLES Returns To The Fox Cities P.A.C., Tickets On Sale Next Week
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 8, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch nberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale next Today, December 8 at 10 a.m. for its much anticipated engagement at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway movingGear engagement.
BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Kansas City Broadway Series
by Alan Portner
- Dec 6, 2017
'Do you hear the people sing?' You will if you attend the 25th Anniversary edition of the 'Les Miserables' now on stage at the Kansas City Music Hall through Sunday, December 9. This is an absolutely credible recreation of the show that first hit London's West End theater district way back in 1985 and journeyed across the pond two years later. It has been running pretty much at full steam ever since.
Service Dog Runs Amok During CATS Opening Number!
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 6, 2017
We've all heard the old expression 'fights like cats and dogs.' Well a service dog who was present at a recent performance of Broadway's CATS may have taken the phrase to a whole new level at the Neil Simon Theater!
BWW Interview: Lauren Kennedy on Theatre Raleigh, Performing at GPAC, & More!
by Jeffrey Kare
- Dec 4, 2017
Lauren Kennedy started her career at the North Carolina Theatre, having performed in many of their productions since she was 7 years old. She went on to appear on Broadway in Sunset Boulevard (original cast), Side Show (original cast), Les Miserables (Fantine), and Monty Python's Spamalot (The Lady of the Lake). Her other performing credits include Betty Schaefer in Sunset Boulevard (first national tour), Judy Haines in Irving Berlin's White Christmas (World Premiere), Cathy Hiatt in The Last Five Years (World Premiere), Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (London), Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's (St. Louis MUNY), Nefertari in The Ten Commandments (Los Angeles), Agnes Ford in Lone Star Love (World Premiere), Mary in Vanities (Pasadena Playhouse/Second Stage Theater), Martha Jefferson in 1776 (Paper Mill Playhouse), and The Witch in Into the Woods (Westport Country Playhouse).
LES MISERABLES Returns To The Fox Cities P.A.C., Tickets On Sale Next Week
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 2, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch nberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale next Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. for its much anticipated engagement at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway movingGear engagement.
Tickets for Indianapolis Engagement of LES MISERABLES Onsale Today
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 30, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch nberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale Thursday, November 30 at 6 am for its much anticipated Indianapolis engagement at Old National Centre direct from a celebrated two-and-a-half year Broadway engagement. Tickets will be available online beginning at 6am at BroadwayinIndianapolis.com or Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be available at 10 am by phone at 1-800-982-2787 or in person at the Old National Centre Ticket Office. Groups of 10 or more can book now by calling 317-632-7469 x103.
Yale Rep to Present Nambi E. Kelley's Stage Adaptation of NATIVE SON
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 24, 2017
Yale Repertory Theatre presents NATIVE SON, the critically acclaimed new play by Nambi E. Kelley adapted from the iconic American novel by Richard Wright, directed by Seret Scott, November 24 December 16 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street). Opening Night is Thursday, November 30.
Stage Version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's MAY DAY Gets NYC Reading
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 17, 2017
Project: Theater will present a private reading of MAY DAY, by Ryan Krause, adapted from the F. Scott Fitzgerald novella of the same title. With Iliana Stein as director, MAY DAY will offer one presentation on Monday, November 20.
BWW Review: Latest Stunning Revival of LES MISERABLES Thrills Nashville Audiences in Return to TPAC
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Nov 15, 2017
As difficult as it is to fathom, some 27 years ago my first review of Les Miserables the internationally renowned musical based upon the iconic 1861 Victor Hugo novel about a reformed bread thief who is pursued over the decades by a relentless lawman in post-Revolutionary France was published, yet one thought remains consistent and steadfast. If faced with someone who claims to dislike musical theater, take them to see Les Mis (as the theatrical juggernaut is known throughout the world thanks to countless revivals, regional production, televised spectacles and one Oscar-winning film) for its epic storytelling, emotionally driven character studies and a lush and memorable score that is sure to win over the most hardened opponents of the art form.
Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Will Play the Green Room This Sunday
by Rebecca Russo
- Nov 10, 2017
Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle is back in town with her stunning solo performance: 'Frances Ruffelle Live(S) in New York!' an intimate evening of song that whispers seductive secrets, lays bare the naked truth and explodes with the one of a kind bottle rocket charisma that's kept 'Frankie's' ardent fans coming back for more since she created the iconic role of 'Eponine' in 'Les Miserables' and turned 'On My Own' into one of Broadway's most beloved standards.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Memoir Will Be More Than One Volume
by Julie Musbach
- Nov 5, 2017
Written entirely in his own words, internationally acclaimed composer Andrew Lloyd Webber recounts his fascinating life and remarkable career in UNMASKED, Lloyd Webber's new autobiography which will be released on March 6, 2018.
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