Tom Wopat, BUBBLEMANIA and More Set for Queens Theatre in March
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2012
Special productions in March include performances by Tlen-Huicani, traditional folk music group, Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat in his concert of Broadway Hits and the electrifying Philadelphia Dance Company, PHILADANCO. Youngsters will enjoy the award-winning Casey Carle in his one-man show, Bubblemania and will learn how to develop into an accomplished classical ballet dancer at The Beauty of Ballet, both part of the Queens Center Kids Series at Queens Theatre.
Tom Wopat and Will Chase Join Laura Osnes in Encores! PIPE DREAM!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2012
Tom Wopat and Will Chase have joined the previously announced Laura Osnes in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Great Lakes Theater Announces 2012-13 Season, Begins With Winter's Tale
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2012
Charles Fee, Producing Artistic Director of Great Lakes Theater (GLT), unveiled a six-production array of classics to headline the company's 2012-13 season. Great Lakes Theater's fifty-first year is scheduled to run from September 2012 through May 2013 at PlayhouseSquare's Hanna and Ohio Theatres.
Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center Announces CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, SISTER ACT and More for 2012-13
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 7, 2012
The Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center 2012-2013 season, announced today, contains both new hits and familiar Broadway favorites. The five-show season package includes the most beautiful love story ever told, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the spectacular new 25th anniversary production of LES MISÉRABLES, the high-flying new musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and the feel-good musical with heart and soul, SISTER ACT.
Dr. Ruth, John Rando, et al. Slated for Barrington Stage Company's 2012 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2012
At a press conference held at Barrington Stage Company's Stage 2, Artistic Director Julianne Boyd announced the complete season of performances that will take place in Downtown Pittsfield in the Mainstage, Stage 2 and Youth Theatre venues in 2012. Single tickets will go on sale February 15. Mainstage Flex Passes and Stage 2 Passes are on sale now by calling 413-236-8888 or online at www.barringtonstageco.org.
New York Philharmonic to Feature Frank Loesser Tribute in March
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2012
The New York Philharmonic will present Anywhere I Wander: The Frank Loesser Songbook, a celebration of the late legendary Broadway composer of Where's Charley?, Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, Greenwillow, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Monday, March 26, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. Directed and conducted by Tony Award winner Ted Sperling, the evening will feature an all-star cast that includes Ann Hampton Callaway, Victoria Clark, Robert Morse, Bryn Terfel, a special appearance by Loesser's widow and leading lady Jo Sullivan Loesser, and others to be announced. The program will be choreographed by Andrew Palermo.
Courtney Balan, Chris Hoch, et al. Set for RATED P FOR PARENTHOOD
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2012
Producers Andrew Asnes and Timothy Schmidt have announced the complete casting for the New York Premiere of the new musical comedy Rated P for Parenthood. The cast will feature Courtney Balan ([title of show], Cry Baby), Chris Hoch (La Cage Aux Folles, Shrek), David Josefsberg (The Wedding Singer, Grease!) and Joanna Young (The Drowsy Chaperone, Grease!) with Natalie Charle Ellis (9-5, National Tour) and Spencer Moses (Guys and Dolls).
ANNIE, HELLO DOLLY!, et al. Featured in North Shore Music Theatre's 2012 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2012
North Shore Music Theatre has just announced their full slate of productions for the 2012 season. The season will include HELLO, DOLLY! (June 12 - 24), ANNIE (July 17 - 29), ALL SHOOK UP! (August 14 - 26), 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL (September 25 - October 7) and GUYS AND DOLLS (October 30 - November 11).
David Pittu and More Lead CQ/CX at Atlantic this Winter; David Leveaux Helms
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 4, 2012
Atlantic Theater Company will present the world premiere production of Gabe McKinley's play CQ/CX, directed by Tony Award® nominee David Leveaux and featuring Larry Bryggman, Peter Jay Fernandez, Tim Hopper, Arliss Howard, Kobi Libii, David Pittu, Steve Rosen and Sheila Tapia.
South Orange Performing Arts Center Announces Spring 2012 Schedule
by Max Schwager - Jan 2, 2012
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) announces its theatre line-up for spring 2012. The line-up includes a Cabaret from Tony nominee Tom Wopat as well as an onstage reunion of RENT original cast members Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.
EXCLUSIVE: Betty Buckley to Record 'AH MEN! The Boys of Broadway' Album
by Robert Diamond - Dec 4, 2011
BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share news straight from Tony-winner Betty Buckley that she will soon head back into the studio to record a new album capturing songs from her recent and upcoming hit engagements of AH MEN! The Boys of Broadway. In the show, Buckley performs men's songs from Broadway shows that she has always wanted to sing, including numbers from Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Pippin, Mame and La Cage Aux Folles.
Jeanna de Waal, Ben Thompson and More Join Marin Mazzie & Molly Ranson in New CARRIE Musical! Full Cast Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 21, 2011
MCC Theater has announced the complete cast for the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical. Carrie features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford (Academy Award winning composer and lyricist for the original film Fame) and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (who also adapted the 1974 novel by Stephen King for the 1976 Brian DePalma film). Directed by Stafford Arima, performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC). The official opening night is set for March 1, 2012.
SISTER ACT to Travel to France in Fall 2012!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2011
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that SISTER ACT will open at Paris' Theatre Mogador in fall 2012. The theatre is currently the home of the Franch production of MAMMA MIA, but the show will soon embark on a European tour. The show will be translated into French for the new production. Casting has not yet been announced.
TUTS' GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Today With Powell, Mahowald & Cody
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2011
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the cast selected to lead the TUTS season opener of two-time Tony Award-winning best musical Guys and Dolls, opening today through October 9 at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby, between Walker and Rusk).
Kaufman and Hart's ONCE IN A LIFETIME Opens At A.C.T.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2011
The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) 2011-12 season opens with a new revival of the dazzling George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart 1930 comedy Once in a Lifetime, which has been called 'a delicious Hollywood send up' (The New York Times) and 'a tinseltown satire [with] bite' (Newsday).
Susan Powell, Joseph Mahowald, Jen Cody Set For TUTS' GUYS AND DOLLS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2011
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has announced the cast selected to lead the TUTS season opener of two-time Tony Award-winning best musical Guys and Dolls, scheduled to play September 27 through October 9 at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby, between Walker and Rusk).
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 7th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 8, 2011
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. A breakdown of the Equity Jeff Award nominations, plus a world premiere Jane Austen adaptation, 'Guys And Dolls,' 'Starting Here...,' 'Rodgers And Hart...' a Leonard Bernstein tribute and more....