Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin began performances on Saturday, March 23 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). This all new production is directed by Diane Paulus featuring choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers). In the video below, the cast helps fans pick the perfect seat at the Music Box Theatre. Check it out below!
The Music Box Theatre will soon be home to the American Repertory Theatre production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. The cast met the press earlier today and gave a sneak peek of the show. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to interview Paulus, choreographer Chet Walker, circus creator Gypsy Snider, and cast members Patina Miller, Charlotte d'Amboise, Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin, Rachel Bay Jones and Matthew James Thomas. Watch below!
Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan present Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. Pippin will begin preview performances on Broadway Saturday, March 23, 2013 and officially open Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Music Box Theatre. Tickets are available through www.telecharge.com/pippin, by calling 212-239-6200, and in person beginning Saturday, March 2nd at the Music Box Theatre box office (239 West 45th Street). Check out a sneak peek of the show below!
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents Pippin, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Roger O. Hirson, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with circus choreography by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers) and choreography by Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse. Set design is by Tony Award-winning designer Scott Pask, costume design by Dominique Lemieux, lighting design by Tony Award-winning designer Kenneth Posner, and sound design by Tony winner and A.R.T. Resident Sound Designer Clive Goodwin. Orchestration is by Tony Award-winner Larry Hochman, Music Supervision by Nadia Di Giallonardo, and the Music Director is Charlie Alterman.
FABULOUS, ONE MORE TIME: A SYLVESTER CONCERT returns for another sold-out concert at New York City's Le Poisson Rouge. Anthony Wayne (Priscilla; Anything Goes) directs and brings to life the 1970's Disco Singer Sylvester on September 30th, 2012 at 6pm for this one-night-only concert. Preview the show in the video below!
Anthony Wayne, currently performing as 'Jimmy' on Broadway in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, has written and will star in FABULOUS, ONE MORE TIME: A SYLVESTER CONCERT based on the life of the 1970's Disco King/Queen Sylvester at venue in New York City on July 29th, 2012.
This year's Broadway Beauty Pageant took place last night, March 19th, at Symphony Space. The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center. BroadwayWorld was on hand the entire raucus evening and brings you exclusive video footage of the show, in addition to interviews with the company below!
BroadwayWorld gives you a behind the scenes look at rehearsals for The Broadway Beauty Pageant. Watch the video below!
The event will take place on Monday evening, March 19th, at 8p.m. at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center.
ANYTHING GOES has officially announced the winner of the 'You're the Tap' contest, who will receive an Anything Goes spree in NYC. The prize package for two includes airfare provided by American Airlines, hotel accommodations at Flatotel, dinner at Aureole, and tickets to Anything Goes with a backstage meet and greet. Check out a video of the guys from the cast watching Katie's video below!
As previously reported, Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks beginning tonight, November 4. Block will fill the famed tap shoes though November 22. BroadwayWorld caught up with Block this week and was treated to a sneak peek of the star in costume as 'Reno'. Below, we give you glimpse!
On September 27, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated their new cast album with an in-store performance and CD signing. Director Kathleen Marshall was on hand to introducer performers and stars Sutton Foster, Joel Grey, Colin Donnell, Adam Godley and Laura Osnes, who performed classics from the show and greet fans. Want to see the live performances? Click below!
As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company recently announced a new block of tickets now on-sale through April 29th, 2012 for their Tony-winning production of Anything Goes. It was originally scheduled to run through Sunday, July 31st, 2011. The production currently stars 2011 Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin,' and is directed and choreographed by 2011 Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. Recently, BroadwayWorld checked in with the production to scope out the backstage scene. Click below for a tour of Anything Goes, guided by the show's resident funnyman, Adam Godley, as the company preps for curtain!
ANYHING GOES' Colin Donnell recently performed 'I Get a Kick Out of You' on CBS' 'The Early Show' on channel 2 in New York. Click below to check it out!
On Saturday, July 16th, Colin Donnell and Laura Osnes performed 'It's De-lovely' on CBS' 'The Early Show' on channel 2 in New York. Colin Donnell also performed a special arrangement of 'I Get A Kick Out of You.' Click below to watch Donnell and Osnes' performance!
Anything Goes stars Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.' Anything Goes is directed & choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. In the video below, CBS News' Marysol Castro talks to Joel Grey and Sutton Foster, and gets a tap lesson from director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall.
Anything Goes stars Tony Award winner - and now 2011 Tony nominee - Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.' Anything Goes is directed & choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. Recently, BroadwayWorld stopped by the Stephen Sondheim theater to meet the ladies that give Ms. Sweeney her wings. Below, meet the Angels of Anything Goes!
Directed & choreographed by Tony® Award winner Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes began performances March 10th, 2011 and officially opened on April 7th, 2011 on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Check out opening night footage below!
Roundabout Theatre Company presents Joel Grey and Sutton Foster in Anything Goes in 2011. Directed & choreographed by Tony® Award winner Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes began performances March 10th, and opened April 7th, 2011 on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Below, check out the latest commerical for this highly anticipated revival!
Anything Goes opened on Broadway last night to great reviews. Broadway Beat was on hand for the opening night celebration and takes you inside the party below!