Sydney Theatre Co Presents SPRING AWAKENING, Runs February 4-28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2010
Sydney Theatre Company and Medina Apartment Hotels in association with PowerArts present Spring Awakening a new musical. Book and lyrics by Steven Sater. Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the original play by Frank Wedekind
Video for Green Day's "21 Guns" Featuring Cast of AMERICAN IDIOT Now Online
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2010
The music video for the new version of Green Day's platinum single "21 Guns," featuring the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT, is now available on www.AmericanIdiotonBroadway.com, following its exclusive premiere on AOL Music on February 1, 2010. The cast performed the song with Green Day on the GRAMMY® Awards, where the band won the "Best Rock Album" GRAMMY® for 21st Century Breakdown, on Sunday, January 31, 2010.
SPRING AWAKENING Plays The Fabulous Fox Theatre March 9-14, 2010
by Joseph Harrison - Feb 3, 2010
Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award®-winner in years is coming to Atlanta. Spring Awakening, the 8-time Tony Award® winning Broadway musical, will play at The Fabulous Fox Theatre from March 9-14, 2010, and is presented by Broadway Across America - Atlanta as part of the 2009-2010 season.
Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME At The Joyce Theater 2/2-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2010
Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-14, 2010.
STAGE TUBE: Green Day and AMERICAN IDIOT Perform Together on GRAMMYs
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2010
The Broadway cast of AMERICAN IDIOT performed with Green Day on the band's two-time GRAMMY nominated song '21 Guns' on Music's Biggest Night. The 52ND Annual Grammy Awards took place live on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and were broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 8-11:30pm (ET/PT).
WHISPER HOUSE: Kyle's Blog
by BWW - Jan 29, 2010
Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik returns with his new album WHISPER HOUSE, from Sony Music. WHISPER HOUSE marks Sheik's first solo album since 2006's critically-acclaimed White Limousine and comes on the heels of the success of Spring Awakening. WHISPER HOUSE, which will have its world premiere at the Old Globe Theatre in January 2010, is a collaboration with up-and-coming young playwright Kyle Jarrow, already an Obie winner for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
Full Cast Announced for AMERICAN IDIOT; Cast to Appear on Grammy Awards
by Robert Diamond - Jan 29, 2010
Producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittelman announced the complete Broadway cast of AMERICAN IDIOT today. The production will begin previews on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street).
WHISPER HOUSE: Kyle's Blog
by BWW - Jan 28, 2010
Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik returns with his new album WHISPER HOUSE, from Sony Music. WHISPER HOUSE marks Sheik's first solo album since 2006's critically-acclaimed White Limousine and comes on the heels of the success of Spring Awakening. WHISPER HOUSE, which will have its world premiere at the Old Globe Theatre in January 2010, is a collaboration with up-and-coming young playwright Kyle Jarrow, already an Obie winner for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
AmEx Presale Tickets for AMERICAN IDIOT Now Available
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 27, 2010
Tickets for the Broadway run of AMERICAN IDIOT are now available exclusively to American Express card holders. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on February 14th. AMERICAN IDIOT will begin previews on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the St. James Theatre.
WHISPER HOUSE: Kyle's Blog
by BWW - Jan 26, 2010
Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik returns with his new album WHISPER HOUSE, from Sony Music. WHISPER HOUSE marks Sheik's first solo album since 2006's critically-acclaimed White Limousine and comes on the heels of the success of Spring Awakening. WHISPER HOUSE, which will have its world premiere at the Old Globe Theatre in January 2010, is a collaboration with up-and-coming young playwright Kyle Jarrow, already an Obie winner for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
Photo Coverage: Rated RSO at Joe's Pub
by Monica Simoes - Jan 26, 2010
Yesterday, January 25, 2010 multi award-winning composer and lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver will brought his buzzed-about concert RATED RSO: The Music & Lyrics of Ryan Scott Oliver (www.facebook.com/ratedrso) back to Joe's Pub. RATED RSO features a eclectic range of songs from RSO's musicals Mrs. Sharp and Darling, as well as some never-before-heard material, all of which brought sexy schoolteachers, Bostonian rent-boys, obsessive homicidal teenagers, and fairy dust to the intimate nightspot.
Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow Discuss Fear, Expectations and 'Whisper House'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010
Duncan Sheik is once again set to take the theatre world by storm with the upcoming musical 'Whisper House'; but he's not letting past successes weigh too heavily on his mind. 'Whisper House' marks Sheik's first stage production since his critically acclaimed coming-of-age sensation, 'Spring Awakening'. And while some may feel inclined to surpass the already-high expectations, the clout of Spring Awakening does not add added pressure, '"I don't feel it personally at all," Sheik says in an interview with the San Diego Union Tribune, "Because the intentions of the two things are so different. With 'Whisper House,' frankly, the goals were more modest. Especially initially, it was this slightly small, tight little thing we were doing - hopefully this thing of beauty.
SPRING AWAKENING Arrives in Cincinnati, Thru 1/24
by Jill Siekman - Jan 14, 2010
One of the most powerful shows arrived in Cincinnati Tuesday night, and to me, it was a not to be missed event. Spring Awakening brings to light many social issues, such as teenage sexuality, homosexuality, abuse and suicide, yet while the show is emotionally-heavy, its interspersed with laughter and amazing songs as well.
BWW Interviews: SPRING AWAKENING Director Geordie Brookman
by Emma Cambey - Jan 20, 2010
Hit musical Spring Awakening is making its Australian premiere as part of the Sydney Theatre Company's 2010 Main Stage season. The director, Geordie Brookman, was kind enough to sit down and answer a few questions for BroadwayWorld just weeks out from the show's Sydney opening.
GREASE Comes To The Fox Theatre 1/12-24, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM, opens in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances, January 12-24, 2010.