Maria-Christina Oliveras Videos

BWW Flashback: Celebrate AMERICAN UTOPIA's Opening With a Look Back at HERE LIES LOVE!

Tonight marks the Broadway opening of David Byrne's American Utopia, so in honor of the occasion, we're looking back at Byrne's previous experience in the world of theatre: Here Lies Love! Check out the video to get a peek inside the show in the studio recording their cast recording with Ruthie Ann Miles, Jose Llana, and Conrad Ricamora and more! (more...)

VIDEO: Get A First Look At John Leguizamo's Musical KISS MY AZTEC at Berkeley Rep

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Kiss My Aztec! Check out the video! John Leguizamo teams up with Artistic Director Tony Taccone for this musical comedy, following their collaboration on the hit one-man show Latin History for Morons, which received its world premiere at Berkeley Rep before heading to Broadway. Leguizamo will serve as co-writer and co-lyricist only for Kiss My Aztec! - 11 other talented actors will perform in this production. Taccone will also direct. (more...)

VIDEO: See How Alyse Alan Louis Channels Hillary Clinton in the New Musical SOFT POWER

Check out an in-depth with one of the stars of the new musical Soft Power. Alyse Alan Louis portrays former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in the new play with a musical. See what she does to become Hillary below! (more...)

VIDEO: SOFT POWER Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles

The world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori opened last night at the Ahmanson Theatre. Check out footage from the show's opening night below! (more...)

VIDEO: Meet the Creative Team of the New Musical SOFT POWER

The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre from May 3 through June 10, 2018. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of 'Soft Power' is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, 'Soft Power' will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018. (more...)

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals of David Henry Hwang & Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER!

The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre from May 3 through June 10, 2018. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of 'Soft Power' is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, 'Soft Power' will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018. (more...)

BWW TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for David Henry Hwang & Jeanine Tesori's SOFT POWER!

The upcoming world premiere of 'Soft Power' by David Henry Hwang (play and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music and additional lyrics) will be produced by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre from May 3 through June 10, 2018. Directed by Leigh Silverman and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, the opening of 'Soft Power' is set for May 16. Following its run at the Ahmanson, 'Soft Power' will play San Francisco's Curran from June 20 through July 8, 2018. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Rachel Gets a a Visit from Dad in the Season Finale of Rachel Unraveled!

It's time for another episode of BroadwayWorld's newest web series, Rachel Unraveled. In the season finale, Rachel's dad visits for the weekend to convince Rachel to quit show business once and for all. Meanwhile, Jaclyn enlists Spatterman on a special mission. Starring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi, William Youmans, Jon Rua, Maria-Christina Oliveras. Directed by Rachel Ravel and Austin Spero. Written by Billy Recce, Rachel Ravel, and Austin Spero. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Rachel Gets a Musical Intervention in the Latest Episode of Rachel Unraveled!

It's time for another episode of BroadwayWorld's newest web series, Rachel Unraveled. In this episode, Marie Claire stages an intervention after Rachel's addiction to a food delivery app spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Spatterman must brave Times Square on a journey to obtain his Equity card in order to land a new agent. Starring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi. Special guest stars Chad Kimball and Lindsay Nicole Chambers. Also starring Tina Benko and Chessa Metz. Directed by Rachel Ravel and Austin Spero. Written by Billy Recce, Austin Spero, and Rachel Ravel. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Rachel Channels Her Inner Fraulein Maria in the Latest Episode of Rachel Unraveled!

It's time for another episode of BroadwayWorld's newest web series, Rachel Unraveled. In this episode, Rachel channels Fraulein Maria when she is asked to babysit for Jaclyn, the casting director.cStarring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi, Jon Rua, Maria-Christina Oliveras. Directed by Rachel Ravel and Austin Spero. Written by Billy Recce, Rachel Ravel, and Austin Spero. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Watch the Premiere Episode of Our Newest Web Series, Rachel Unraveled!

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you the premiere episode of Rachel Unraveled. In this episode Rachel auditions for an anti-bullying PSA in hopes of launching her career as a successful actress, but her dad gives her an ultimatum. Starring Rachel Ravel, Austin Spero, Olivia Caridi, William Youmans, Jon Rua, Maria-Christina Oliveras. Directed by Ryan Harrington and Isaac Himmelman. Written by Billy Recce, Rachel Ravel, and Austin Spero. Original music and lyrics by Billy Recce. Watch 'Audition' below and be sure to check back next Wednesday for Episode 2! (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Watch the Trailer for BroadwayWorld's Newest Web Series, RACHEL UNRAVELED- Premieres March 7!

BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the newest addition to our roster of original programming, Rachel Unraveled. Don't forget to tune in on Wednesday, March 7 to catch the premiere episode. In the meantime, check out a trailer for the hilarious new series below! (more...)

Just last night, The Public Theater celebrated its Annual Gala, HAIR TO HAMILTON, 50 Years of Revolutionary Musicals, at the Delacorte Theater. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, with musical direction by Rob Fisher and Nadia DiGiallonardo, the 90-minute concert featured songs from The Public's most beloved and groundbreaking musicals performed by some of the most celebrated voices in theater. Below, check out highlights from the show, which featured tunes from Hamilton, HAIR, A Chorus Line, Fun Home, Runaways, The Pirates of Penzance, Caroline, or Change, Here Lies Love and more! (more...)

AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL, is currently in previews and will officially open at the Walter Kerr Theatre(219 W 48th Street) on April 3, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a whimsical first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W 48th Street) and officially open Monday, April 3, 2017. Directed by Tony Award winner Pam Mackinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), AMELIE features a book by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nominee Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messe and lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Messe, and musical staging and choreography by Sam Pinkleton. (more...)

Producers today announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway production of AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL. (more...)

Center Theatre Group's production of 'Amelie, A New Musical' at the Ahmanson Theatre opens December 16 and continues through January 15, 2017. Based on the motion picture written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant, 'Amelie, A New Musical' will have its Broadway premiere at the Walter Kerr Theatre, beginning performances on March 9, 2017 and opening April 3, 2017.  Check out a first look at the new trailer below! (more...)

PRETTY FILTHY draws on actual conversationsexploring the real lives of people in the adult entertainment industry. Below, check out a special "Making of the Cast Album" video, featuring studio and production footage and interviews with the cast and creative team!  (more...)

BroadwayWorld brings you a brand new official trailer of Berkeley Repertory Theatre's AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL, starring award-winning British actress Samantha Barks, directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?). Barks, who is best known for her stand-out performance as Eponine in the film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, will portray the inquisitive and charmingly shy Amelie. Her most recent theatre credits include City of Angels, Cabaret, and Oliver! in London's West End, and Chicago at The Hollywood Bowl. Samantha Barks (Amelie) is joined by (in alphabetical order) David Andino (Blind Beggar/Garden Gnome), Randy Blair (Hipoloto), Adam Chanler-Berat (Nino), Alison Cimmet (Amandine/Philomene), Savvy Crawford (Young Amelie), Carla Duren (Gina), John Hickok (Raphael/Bretodeaux), Alyse Alan Louis (Georgette), Shannon O'Boyle (Swing), Maria-Christina Oliveras (Suzanne), Tony Sheldon (Dufayel/Collignon), Perry Sherman (Lucien), Jacob Keith Watson (Swing), and Paul Whitty (Joseph). (more...)

Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents award-winning British actress Samantha Barks in the world premiere of AMELIE, A NEW MUSICAL directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?). Barks, who is best known for her stand-out performance as Eponine in the film adaptation of LES MISERABLES.  She will portray the inquisitive and charmingly shy Amelie. Her most recent theatre credits include City of Angels, Cabaret, and Oliver! in London's West End, and Chicago at The Hollywood Bowl. She will be joined by Randy Blair (Hipolito), Adam Chanler-Berat (Nino), Alison Cimmet(Amandine/Philomene), Carla Duren (Gina),John Hickok (Raphael/Bretodeaux), Alyse Alan Louis (Georgette/Fluffy/Sylvie), and Paul Whitty (Joseph). (more...)