Will Swenson News

SILENCE! to Play Revised Schedule This Weekend

by Kelsey Denette — March 20, 2013

SILENCE! The Musical will be playing a revised schedule this coming weekend with performances Saturday at 2 & 8 PM and Sunday at 3PM at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/20- PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

by Nicole Rosky — March 20, 2013

Today in 2011, Priscilla Queen of the Desert opened at the Palace Theatre, wehre it is still running (currently 415 performances).

Edward Watts, Jenny Powers and More Star in Encores! IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN, Opening Tonight

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2013

Superman finds his Lois Lane! Joining Edward Watts (Superman) in the New York City Center Encores! production of It's a Bird.

Public Theater's 2013 Gala to Feature PIRATES OF PENZANCE Concert at Delacorte Theater, 6/10

by Nicole Rosky — March 18, 2013

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that the 2013 Public Theater annual gala will celebrate the company's acclaimed 1980 production of the musical, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, with a one-night-only concert performance on Monday, J

SILENCE! to Add Sunday Performances Beginning March 17

by Kelsey Denette — March 14, 2013

SILENCE! The Musical is adding Sunday performances beginning this weekend, kicking off its new Spring schedule.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Encores! IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S SUPERMAN

by Kelsey Denette — March 14, 2013

Superman finds his Lois Lane! Joining Edward Watts (Superman) in the New York City Center Encores! production of It's a Bird…It's a Plane…It's Superman will be Jenny Powers as Lois Lane and David Pittu as the evil Dr.

TV: In Rehearsal with Edward Watts & the Cast of Encores! IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN- Plus a Performance Preview!

by Nicole Rosky — March 13, 2013

The cast and creative team met the press earlier today, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with them about the show.

Utah Rep Announces Auditions for CAROUSEL and WHAT THE BELLHOP SAW, 3/18 & 20

by Blair Howell — March 12, 2013

Utah Repertory Theater Company has announced an open audition for its productions of "Carousel" and "What the Bellhop Saw.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 6th, 2013

by Paul W. Thompson — March 6, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway.

Jenny Powers, Will Swenson & More Join Encores! IT'S A BIRD... IT'S A PLANE... IT'S SUPERMAN

by Nicole Rosky — February 28, 2013

Superman finds his Lois Lane! Joining Edward Watts (Superman) in the New York City Center Encores! production of It's a Bird…It's a Plane…It's Superman will be Jenny Powers as Lois Lane and David Pittu as the evil Dr.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Extends Run at the Elektra Theatre Through 5/26

by Kelsey Denette — February 28, 2013

Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of SILENCE! The Musical today put a new block of seats on sale through May 26th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Announces Spring Schedule

by Kelsey Denette — February 21, 2013

Effective March 17th Silence! The Musical is adding Sunday matinees to its weekly playing schedule.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Plays Holiday Performance Today at Elektra Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2013

SILENCE! The Musical will play a special holiday weekend performance today, February 17th at 5 PM at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Kate Rockwell

by BWW — February 15, 2013

In this week's edition, we caught up with Kate Rockwell, who is starring as 'Sherrie' in Rock of Ages- currently playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 9-15

by BWW Special Coverage — February 15, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: IN THE HEIGHTS reunites, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S searches for 'Cat,' SMASH drops 'Bombshell' album, and so much more!

BWW's 2013 Valentine's Day Spectacular! 750+ Stars Tell Us 'What is the Most Romantic Broadway Love Song Ever?'

by Robert Diamond — February 14, 2013

From Kristin Chenoweth to Deborah Cox to Idina Menzel to Barbra Streisand to Michael Crawford to the Ladies of THE VIEW to Adam Pascal, Patti LuPone, Raul Esparza, Alan Menken, Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters, Laura Osnes, Victoria Clark, GLEE and Everything in Between - It's the BroadwayWorld.

TV: Inside the 2013 Drama League Gala - Performances from Guest of Honor Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More!

by Nicole Rosky — February 13, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the big event were he got to chat with the guest of honor herself and plenty of guests including, Judith Light, Michael Arden, LaChanze, Tyne Daly, Will Swenson and more.