5th Avenue Theatre's Rising Star Project to Present All-Student Version of CAROUSEL, 3/12-14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015
The 5th Avenue Theatre's Rising Star Project and The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation proudly present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, an all-student presentation on the 5th Avenue Stage. Carousel features Music by Richard Rodgers; Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on Ferenc Molnar's play Liliom as adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer. The show runs March 12-14, 2015.
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the Artios Awards, Honoring Rob Marshall
by Walter McBride - Jan 23, 2015
The Casting Society of America (CSA) just presented the 30th Annual Artios Awards last night, January 22, 2015 during the height of awards season. The New York City ceremony was hosted by Michael Urie at 42WEST (formerly XL Nightclub) Cabaret & Lounge (512 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the starry red carpet below!
Jonathan Groff, Billy Magnussen, Cristin Milioti and More to Present Tonight at the 2015 Artios Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015
The Casting Society of America (CSA) has selected its presenters for the 30th Annual Artios Awards, taking place in Los Angeles and New York City today, January 22, 2015 during the height of awards season. The Los Angeles ceremony will be hosted by Patton Oswalt and will be located at The Beverly Hilton. The New York City ceremony will be hosted by Michael Urie and will be located at 42WEST (formerly XL Nightclub) Cabaret & Lounge (512 West 42nd Street).
Philipstown Depot Theatre's CABARET IN THE COUNTRY to Feature SIMPLY STREISAND, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2015
The Philipstown Depot Theatre has announced the continuation of their popular Cabaret in the Country series with a full season of shows. Throughout 2015, some of NYC's finest cabaret artists from the worlds of Broadway and beyond descend upon Putnam County! Audiences can expect to hear treasured music from composers like Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein and songs made popular by the one and only Barbra Streisand. It's a series full of surprises and extraordinary music.
Barbara Cook Comes to The Wallis for One Performance Only, 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2015
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts ("The Wallis") announces theater icon Barbara Cook for a single performance on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 8:00 pm in the Bram Goldsmith Theater. This event completes The Wallis' concert series of Broadway legends, which also features Patti LuPone (two sold-out performances on February 12 and 13) and Betty Buckley (January 24).
Jonathan Groff, Billy Magnussen, Cristin Milioti & More Will Present at 30th Annual Artios Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2015
The Casting Society of America (CSA) has selected its presenters for the 30th Annual Artios Awards, taking place in Los Angeles and New York City on January 22, 2015 during the height of awards season. The Los Angeles ceremony will be hosted by Patton Oswalt and will be located at The Beverly Hilton. The New York City ceremony will be hosted by Michael Urie and will be located at 42WEST (formerly XL Nightclub) Cabaret & Lounge (512 West 42nd Street).
The Cleveland Pops Orchestra Presents a TRIBUTE TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS FOR MUSIC, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2015
The Cleveland POPS Orchestra with conductor Carl Topilow will salute the Academy Awards for Music at Severance Hall on Friday February 6, 2015. The first half of the two-hour concert starts at 8:00 p.m. and will feature musical selections representing each of the eight decades in which songs and original scores for movies have been recognized by the Academy. The audience will experience, in order of decade, music from The Wizard of Oz (30's), Sea Hawk (40's), Ben Hur (50's) The Graduate (60's), The Godfather (70's), Amadeus (80's), Titanc (90's), and Lord of the Rings (00's). The second hour of the evening will feature a wide selection of songs and scores that were in contention for, but did not win the coveted golden statue - including Chicago, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, Les Miserables, West Side Story, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, and more.
Jenn Gambatese to Join Laura Osnes & Steven Pasquale in Lyric Opera of Chicago's CAROUSEL
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2015
Lyric Opera of Chicago announced today that Jenn Gambatese will portray Carrie Pipperidge in Lyric's new production of Carousel, on stage April 10 through May 3, 2015 (opening night April 11). Gambatese returns to Lyric following her critically acclaimed performance as Maria in last year's production of The Sound of Music, which just won 2014's Best Special Theatrical Event at the Broadway World Chicago Awards. 'The sweetly appealing Gambatese makes a light and lovely Maria, full of practicality and pluck.' (Time Out Chicago)
CINDERELLA National Tour Coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts, 3/3-8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2015
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, will play San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 Almaden Blvd.) for a limited engagement from March 3 - 8, 2015. Tickets for CINDERELLA range in price from $38 - $128 and are available now by visiting ?ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787).
VIDEO: First Look - Hugh Jackman in New UK Trailer for CHAPPIE
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2015
Below, check out an all-new trailer UK trailer for Neill Blomkamp's CHAPPIE, hitting theaters on March 6, 2015. The film stars Sharlto Copley, Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel,Sigourney Weaver, Ninja, Yolandi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo, and Brandon Auret.
Laura Griffith and Brandon O'Neill to Lead CAROUSEL at 5th Avenue Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2015
This exciting new staging will star the radiant Laura Griffith as Julie and 5th Avenue favorite Brandon O'Neill as Billy in his first Seattle production following his Broadway debut in Disney's Aladdin. The cast also includes local luminaries Anne Allgood, Eric Ankrim, Allen Fitzpatrick, Sean G. Griffin, Cynthia Jones, and Billie Wildrick, and marks The 5th Avenue debut of rising talent Joshua Downs.
Barrington Stage Company Sets Cast for 10X10 New Play Festival, Running 2/12-3/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2015
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, has announced casting for the 10-minute plays for the 4th Annual 10X10 New Play Festival, with performances February 12 through March 1, as part of the 2015 10X10 Upstreet Arts Festival.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gets a New Masked Man- James Barbour Set to Replace Norm Lewis This Winter!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2015
Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today a new leading man for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber'sTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince. The longest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful stage productions of all-time, PHANTOM will welcome Broadway star James Barbour when he takes over the title role beginning Monday, February 9, 2015.
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Returns to London Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2015
Ten years after the last known sighting, Bat Boy will return to sink his fangs into the London stage in a brand new production in The Large at Southwark Playhouse from tonight 9 January to Saturday 31 January 2015. On sale now.
INTO THE WOODS, BIRDMAN & More Nominated for Artios Awards; Rob Marshall to be Honored at Ceremony
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2015
The Casting Society of America (CSA) has unveiled its feature film nominees for the 30th Annual Artios Awards. Final film ballots have been distributed and votes can be entered at http://www.castingsociety.com/, through Monday, January 12th. All winners for film, television, theater and new media categories will be announced at the 30th Annual Artios Awards on January 22, 2015 with award ceremonies to be held simultaneously at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles (reception will commence at 6:00 p.m. PDT) and at 42WEST (formerly XL Nightclub), Cabaret & Lounge (514 West 42nd Street) in New York (reception will commence at 6:00 p.m. EDT).
Michael Rouse to Sail into UK Tour of THREE MEN AND A BOAT; Full Cast Announced
by Matt Smith - Jan 6, 2015
The full cast has been announced for the 2015 national tour of Craig Gilbert's stage adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's Three Men in a Boat. Michael Rouse will play George, joining the previously announced Tom Hackney as Harris, David Partridge as J and Anna Westlake as Nelly. The tour opens at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 21 January and runs until 27 March at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.