'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 16th, 2009
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 16, 2009
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 Second City, 'TAF,' 'Glee,' 'The Princess and the Frog,' 'In the Heights,' 'Aida,' more.....
Kenny Ortega to Helm IN THE HEIGHTS Flick; Lin-Manuel Miranda to Star
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 14, 2009
Kenny Ortega will direct a big screen adaptation of the Tony Award winning musical In the Heights, according to Variety. The film will be the director's follow-up to Michael Jackson's This is It. The film will be made by Universal pictures starring the show's creator and leading performer Lin-Manuel Miranda. The screenplay will be penned by the show's scribe, Quiara Alegria Hudes.
Photo Coverage: BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year 2009 Part 2
by Peter James Zielinski - Dec 12, 2009
The 21st Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced an all time record total of $4,630,695 had been raised by the 60 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This year's total breaks the previous record when $3,927,000 was raised for the 2007 GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION.
GYPSY OF THE YEAR 2009 Sets Records! Winners and Totals Are...
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presented the 21st Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION over a two day event yesterday, December 7 and today, December 8 at the Palace Theatre on Broadway. The proceeds from the event benefit BC/EFA. This year's event raised more than $4,639,000 dollars. And the winners are in!
Imagem Music Snags Worldwide Stock and Amateur Rights to IN THE HEIGHTS
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 3, 2009
Imagem Music, the Number #1 independent music publisher in the world, has acquired the worldwide stock and amateur rights to the 2008 Tony Award winning Best Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, with a Tony Award winning score by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a Tony Award nominated book by Quiara Alegría Hudes.
IN THE HEIGHTS Hits The Stage In Columbus 11/24-29 At The Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009
Broadway musical In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.
IN THE HEIGHTS Hits The Stage In Columbus 11/24-29 At The Ohio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2009
Broadway musical In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood - a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.
GLORY DAYS Returns; Original Cast Celebrates Album Release in Glory Day Concert, 11/23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2009
Ghostlight Records has proclaimed November 24, 2009 - the official release date of the GLORY DAYS Original Broadway Cast Recording - ‘Glory Day' in honor of the show's history-making run at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre last season. The GLORY DAYS CD is now available for pre-order at http://sh-k-boom.com/glory_days_broadway.shtml and will also be available for digital download on iTunes on Glory Day.
IN THE HEIGHTS Opens 11/10 At The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from November 10-22.
IN THE HEIGHTS National Tour Plays St. Louis, 11/10 - 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, will be making a stop on its national tour at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from November 10-22.
REVIEW: Lively Production of IN THE HEIGHTS Takes the Stage at the Fox Theatre
by Chris Gibson - Nov 13, 2009
The Tony award winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS takes the stage at the Fox Theatre for an extended run. The show examines the lives of the various characters that populate the New York neighborhood known as Washington Heights, and features an infectious mix of rap and Latin music styles. It's an exuberant production filled with plenty of good humor, and it features a positive, upbeat message which will linger in your mind long after the show has ended.
GLORY DAYS Returns; Original Cast Celebrates Album Release in Glory Day Concert, 11/23
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 11, 2009
Ghostlight Records has proclaimed November 24, 2009 - the official release date of the GLORY DAYS Original Broadway Cast Recording - ‘Glory Day' in honor of the show's history-making run at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre last season. The GLORY DAYS CD is now available for pre-order at http://sh-k-boom.com/glory_days_broadway.shtml and will also be available for digital download on iTunes on Glory Day.
IN THE HEIGHTS Opens 11/10 At The Fox Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from November 10-22.
IN THE HEIGHTS National Tour Plays St. Louis, 11/10 - 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, will be making a stop on its national tour at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from November 10-22.
IN THE HEIGHTS National Tour Plays Atlanta's Fox Theatre 11/3-8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, is coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta from November 3-8, 2009, as part of the 2009-2010 Broadway Across America - Atlanta season.