Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 1/1; GOTTA DANCE! in Chicago, New ANNIE Tour in Rhode Island and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 1, 2016
We're starting 2016 off with a bang! This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Chicago, Los Angeles, Rhode Island, and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include the Broadway-bound GOTTA DANCE! in Chicago, top 2015 picks in L.A., and the new National Tour of ANNIE in Rhode Island, just to name a few.
Photo Flash: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to the Arsht Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2015
The brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, launched this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and is now touring North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. THE SOUND OF MUSIC premieres at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County tonight, December 29, 2015 through January 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
DON GRIGWARE Picks The BEST PRODUCTIONS AND PERFORMANCES in LOS ANGELES THEATRE for 2015
by Don Grigware - Dec 28, 2015
There are undoubtedly other productions worthy of merit in 2015 which I did not cover. This list is based only on what I saw and reviewed.
(alphabetical listings; Equity, Equity-waiver & Non-Equity productions are mixed)
(artists performing outside LA may be included in performance categories)
No set, costume, or technical awards. I leave that to the bigger awards and to the expertise of those who really know those fields inside out.
Jason Robert Brown to Launch New Series of Concerts at SubCulture in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 21, 2015
SubCulture, the music and performing arts venue in downtown Manhattan, is pleased to announce the return of their Artist-In-Residence concert series from Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown. The series opens on January 25th with Emmy- nominated guest artist Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt; Jersey Boys and The Little Mermaid on Broadway).
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Coming to the Arsht Center This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2015
The brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, launched this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and is now touring North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. THE SOUND OF MUSIC premieres at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on December 29, 2015 through January 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Ghostlight Records to Honor THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour with Podcast Feat. Kelli O'Hara & Jason Robert Brown
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2015
Ghostlight Records will highlight the beloved score for The Bridges of Madison County in its exclusive iTunes podcast series 'Ghostlight Shines On,' in which artists explore their albums in-depth, track-by-track, with music interwoven with commentary. In the series, key figures from each musical discuss the songs, recording the album, and share personal stories behind the music. The Bridges of Madison County, which won 2014 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Orchestrations, is currently on a national tour through July 2016. The podcast includes remarks from three-time Tony Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown and the show's original leading lady Kelli O'Hara, who earned her fifth Tony Award nomination for this role. Download the podcast and subscribe on iTunes here.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour in Columbus Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 14, 2015
Tickets are on sale now for the CAPA and Broadway in Columbus presentation of the brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien. This lavish new production will make its Columbus premiere January 26-31 at the Ohio Theatre as part of a North American tour.
Paper Mill Releases Final Block of Tickets for A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2015
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) released a block of great seats today for the final two weeks of the holiday hit, A Christmas Story: The Musical. The musical will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey theater and has best availability from December 23, 2015 thru January 3, 2016. Based on the popular 1983 film, A Christmas Story: The Musical has a book by Joseph Robinette with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. A Christmas Story: The Musical will be directed by Brandon Ivie and choreographed by Mara Newbery Greer. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2015-2016 Season is proudly sponsored by Investors Bank.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Wharton Center on Sale Friday
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015
Tickets go on sale for the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien on Friday, December 11 at 10:00 am. This lavish new production will make its East Lansing premiere February 9-14 at Wharton Center as part of a North American tour.
Review Roundup: First International Production of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Oliver Oliveros - Dec 6, 2015
Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) brings the first international production of the book-to-stage adaptation of Robert James Waller's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Manila. The production premiered on November 20, and will run until December 6, at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium (4/F RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave. cor. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City).
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 2nd, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 3, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Wiz Live!' has arrived, as have the casts of three tours to the Loop. 'Bridges' is in Iowa, though. The Marriott takes on 'Spring Awakening,' and the Piccolo Theatre, Congo Square and Theo Ubique do December in their own ways. The Second City opens another revue, and in Milwaukee, 'My Fair Lady!'
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Celebrate First Night of Chanukah with Events Across the City
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2015
The new Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is getting in the holiday spirit by celebrating the first night of Chanukah with four major events this Sunday, December 6. From DOROT on Upper East Side to Macy's and Hebro in Midtown to The Museum of Eldridge Street on Manhattan's historic Lower East Side, the city will be covered with FIDDLER cast appearances and performances to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Cedar Falls Quartet The Brazilian 2wins Win BRIDGES COVERED Competition
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 30, 2015
Today Des Moines Performing Arts announced the winners of the "Bridges Covered" Music Competition, a competition where Iowa-based musicians, both amateur and professional, submitted their "cover" on one of composer Jason Robert Brown's songs from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. The 2014 Tony Award®-winning musical, which won Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations, will launch its national tour at the Des Moines Civic Center Saturday, Nov. 28 - Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.
