STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Maine State Music Theatre's 42ND STREET
by Tracy Kaczorowski - Aug 14, 2012
Maine State Music Theatre is in its final production of the season, 42nd Street. The show runs until August 25th; for tickets and showtimes contact the box office at (207) 725- 8769 or visit www.msmt.org. Check out the video preview below!
John Waters, Beth Leavel, Marissa Perry and More Set for Symphonic Premiere of HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT!, Jan 2013
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2012
Marking the 25th anniversary of the John Waters' original film, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly brings together an all-star cast of Broadway, film and TV stars for the full symphonic production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray. Hairspray: In Concert! will premiere with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Jan. 11-13, 2013, and with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Jan. 24-27, 2013.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/4- Mary Testa
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2012
Happy Birthday, Mary Testa! Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town (1998) and 42nd Street (2001). She made her debut as Miss Goldberg in William Finn's one-act musical In Trousers (1979), part one of his 'Marvin Trilogy,' winning audiences over with her rendition of 'Set Those Sails' and 'I Am Wearing a Hat,' as well as 'The Rape of Miss Goldberg by Marvin.' She returned to Broadway in July, 2007 in the musical-theater remake of the 1980 film Xanadu for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.
Dave Willetts & Marti Webb Star in 42ND STREET UK Tour from Today, June 1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2012
West End stars Dave Willetts (Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Cats, Ragtime, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Marti Webb (Blood Brothers, Tell Me On a Sunday, Evita, Cats) will join forces to headline the legendary Broadway musical 42nd Street as it embarks on a national tour of the UK from today, 1st June 2012, playing 23 venues to the end of the year.
Dave Willetts & Marti Webb to Star in 42ND STREET UK Tour from June
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012
West End stars Dave Willetts (Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Cats, Ragtime, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Marti Webb (Blood Brothers, Tell Me On a Sunday, Evita, Cats) will join forces to headline the legendary Broadway musical 42nd Street as it embarks on a national tour of the UK from 1st June 2012, playing 23 venues to the end of the year.
MARY POPPINS Holds Autism-Friendly Performance Today, 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2012
TDF's Autism Theater Initiative presents autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins today, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney's The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC). These performances illustrate TDF's commitment to continuing to present autism-friendly performances in New York City. TDF is also available to consult with other theatre organizations across the United States who would like to present their own autism-friendly performances.
THE LION KING & MARY POPPINS to Hold Autism-Friendly Performances
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2012
TDF's Autism Theater Initiative will present autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney's The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC). These performances illustrate TDF's commitment to continuing to present autism-friendly performances in New York City. TDF is also available to consult with other theatre organizations across the United States who would like to present their own autism-friendly performances.
TDF's Autism Theater Initiative To Host Autism Friendly B'way Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2012
TDF's Autism Theater Initiative will present autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd, Street, NYC) and Disney's The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway, NYC).
Children's Acting Company Opens FAME Tonight
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 11, 2011
New York's renowned Children's Acting Academy & Company will present its new stage production, FAME - THE MUSICAL at The Theatre at Saint Peters, 619 Lexington Avenue (54th Street, just east of Lexington), starting tonight (Thursday, December 8) for six performances through Sunday, December 11, 2011. To reach the theater, enter through the glass door and take the elevator to "LL2 Theater."
Children's Acting Company Opens FAME Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 8, 2011
New York's renowned Children's Acting Academy & Company will present its new stage production, FAME - THE MUSICAL at The Theatre at Saint Peters, 619 Lexington Avenue (54th Street, just east of Lexington), starting tonight (Thursday, December 8) for six performances through Sunday, December 11, 2011. To reach the theater, enter through the glass door and take the elevator to "LL2 Theater."
Hugh Jackman, Bernadette Peters, Daniel Radcliffe & More to Present Gypsy of the Year Awards
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2011
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year, to be presented Monday, December 5 (4:30 PM) and Tuesday, December 5 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 W. 42nd Street), will feature performances by 17 of the hottest Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, a 40-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Grease, a tribute to national touring companies and appearances by more than 300 actors, singers and dancers.
Hugh Jackman, Bernadette Peters, Daniel Radcliffe & More to Present Gypsy of the Year Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 1, 2011
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year, to be presented Monday, December 5 (4:30 PM) and Tuesday, December 5 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 W. 42nd Street), will feature performances by 17 of the hottest Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, a 40-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Grease, a tribute to national touring companies and appearances by more than 300 actors, singers and dancers.
Children’s Acting Academy To Present FAME -THE MUSICAL at York Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2011
New York's renowned Children's Acting Academy will present its new stage production, FAME - THE MUSICAL at The York Theater, 619 Lexington Avenue between Lexington and 3rd Avenue, for six performances between Thursday, December 8, and Sunday, December 11, 2011.