Wayne Brady to Depart THE WIZ, Alan Mingo Jr. Will Return to the Title Role
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the title role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024. Five-time Emmy winner and Grammy Award nominee Wayne Brady will play his final performance in the role of ‘The Wiz’ on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
FANNY Company Invites Women Musicians to Take Part in 'A Noble Call'
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
The company of the world premiere production of FANNY - a new comedy by Calum Finlay centring on the life of Fanny Mendelssohn - have issued an invitation to women musicians to take part in the Irish tradition of the Noble Call, which is derived from the tradition of calling on guests at a party to share a song, a poem or to respond to the mood of the day.
Allan Stewart and Alex Bourne Join the West End Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Allan Stewart (Stones in His Pockets, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; STV Hello, Good Evening, Welcome) and Alex Bourne (Annie, West End, UK Tour, Toronto; Hairspray, UK Tour) will reprise their touring roles as The Wizard when The Wizard of Oz concludes its major UK and Ireland tour this summer.
A Guide to the WICKED Movie Trailer: Here's What's New
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.
Review: FOOL'S MOON, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 16, 2024
Fool’s Moon is “an anarchic, genre-bending cabaret night where the mischievous come out and play. Expect extravagant costumes, elaborate props and multiple left feet that may alleviate, if only momentarily, your existential crisis.” The cabaret, hosted by Paulina Lenoir as Puella Eterna, has a different theme each night, making for a unique show.
BWW Q&A: Wayne R. Scott of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES at LifeHouse Theater
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2024
We chat with director Wayne R. Scott about Anne of Green Gables at LifeHouse Theater. He is a writer, composer, producer and director who has authored 30 original musicals and numerous other widely produced works. He has also produced and directed nine musicals at the internationally known Redlands Bowl, including Annie, The Sound of Music, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and most recently, Disney’s Mary Poppins for the Redlands Community Music Association.
MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS Comes to Adelaide Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
Adelaide Repertory Theatre will present Moonlight and Magnolias, written by Ron Hutchinson, and directed by Harry Dewar. Performances are 6-8 and 13-15 June 2024 at 7.30 pm, 9 June 2004 at 3.00 pm and 15 June 2024 at 2.00 pm.
Video: Hannah Waddingham Talks THE FALL GUY and Playing Revolting Characters on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024
On Thursday, actress Hannah Waddingham joined The Today Show to discuss her role in the new comedy The Fall Guy with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. In the film, she plays producer Gail Meyer, a character that Waddingham calls 'revolting'. 'She's very self-serving. Her needle on her moral compass is somewhere else,' the actress said as she pointed around. Watch the interview now!
Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER on FOX - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024
Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, May 8, 2024! It’s “Final Four” night on The Masked Singer! In the Quarter Finals, the final four contestants open the show with panelist Rita Ora’s hit song, “Praising You!” Watch a video from a recent episode now!