FALSETTOS Comes to the Kennedy Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the National Tour of the Lincoln Center Theater Broadway production of Falsettos, William Finn and James Lapine's groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical, June 11-13, 2019 in the Eisenhower Theater.
HUMANOLGY CONCERTS PETER JÖBACK Comes To Dalhalla
by Annette Stolt - Dec 21, 2018
Today it's been announced that Peter Joback will have one concert in the amazing arena of Dalhalla in Rattvik, Sweden. Dalhalla arena is in the old limestone quarry which closed in 1990 and was then set up as an outdoor concert hall. It is just an amazing setting with the stage floating on the emerald green water. Several international and Swedish artist has performed here over the years. For example Pink Floyd, Dionne Warwick, Simple Minds, Tom Jones, Norah Jones, Sting, Toto, Scorpions and Pet Shop Boys, Some of the Swedish artists who performed her before is Malena Ernman, Roxette and First Aid Kit, Chess in concert and various operas. Peter Joback has performed in Dalhalla before and is pleased to be back again with a concert with a mix of songs from his latest album Humanology and from his previous albums. Some week ago he announced a concert (10th of February) at the Grand Theatre (Stora Teatern) in Gotheburgh and it was sold out within minutes after tickets went on sale. An additonal date, 9th of February, was added which also been sold out now.
Irina Dvorovenko Joins Cast of SHADOWS: A DANCE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Nov 9, 2018
This gothic and ghostly love story whispers of forbidden love … in this world and the next. And leading that "next" world is former principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre, Irina Dvorovenko as the mysterious 'Woman in Red.'
JERRY SPRINGER - THE OPERA Extends Through April 1, Matt McGrath Takes Over Lead Role
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018
Due to demand, The New Group has announced a three-week extension for Jerry Springer - The Opera, with Matt McGrath appearing as Jerry Springer beginning March 13. Terrence Mann, currently appearing in the role of Jerry Springer, plays his final performance March 11 due to an existing commitment beyond that date.
Kendra Kassebaum to Lead 5th Avenue Theatre's New Production of MAMMA MIA!, Full Cast Announced!
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018
Rehearsals begin today for The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Mamma Mia!, the celebrated musical that features the music of global pop sensation ABBA. The 5th Avenue Theatre is the first producing theater company in the Pacific Northwest to be granted the rights to create its own refreshed version of the show, which toured the world for nearly 20 years.
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for April 28, 2017
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 28, 2017
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! This morning (which according to our watch is Friday, April 28) we come to you to pose this musical question: What have they done to poor Heather Morris on Dancing With the Stars? Seriously, what did they do? We don't watch that show but have picked up some rumblings on the mean streets of Music City that intrigue is afoot among the over-teased and body-glittered cast of the ABC Monday night juggernaut - please fill us in, theaterati. Inquiring minds want to know.
The Sarasota Ballet's April Program Closes Season with Extraordinary Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2017
De Valois, Balanchine & Robbins, The Sarasota Ballet's final program of the Season, will open at the Sarasota Opera House on April 28 and features four works by three of the great masters of the dance world. These performances mark the Company premieres of George Balanchine's Valse-Fantaisie and Jerome Robbin's Fancy Free and is the first time The Sarasota Ballet will perform a ballet by Jerome Robbins. The program will be accompanied with live music by the Sarasota Orchestra, conducted by Ormsby Wilkins-Music Director of American Ballet Theatre.
La Chiusa & Fitzhugh's LOS OTROS Sets Special Events for Spring Run at Everyman
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017
As previously announced, Everyman Theatre presents the Baltimore/DC Premiere of Los Otros, a timely new reworking of the musical from Tony Award nominees Michael John LaChiusa (music) and Ellen Fitzhugh (book and lyrics). Los Otros is currently in rehearsal and runs from March 22 through April 23, 2017.
The Temptations and The Four Tops to Play bergenPAC in March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents The Temptations and The Four Tops part of the Kundert Volvo Concert Series-Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8PM.
PRiMA Theatre Brings TICK, TICK...BOOM! to Lancaster
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2017
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick...Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre.
BWW Review: Catch The 'Jersey Boys' While You Can
by BWW Staff - Sep 26, 2016
To call JERSEY BOYS a 'jukebox musical' is downright myopic, as underneath the musical's cotton-candy pop hits lies a piercing story of ambition, love, drugs, sex, greed, failures, triumphs, and yes, family values. However, it would take more than a fanatic mind to look beyond those monster hits to see the real heart of the show--one that tells of realities past that still ring true in today's cutthroat music industry.