Two Worlds Entertainment Celebrates The Music Of The Sherman Brothers At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2020
Two Worlds Entertainment, New York's newest entertainment company committed to bridging the worlds of pop and theatre through entertainment experiences, announces the inaugural concert of their REWORKED series with the music of the Sherman Brothers on February 11, 2020 at Feinsteins/54 Below. Aligned with their overarching artistic mission, REWORKED takes classic composers from the 20th century and rebrands the sound and feel of the celebrated songbook for a modern and contemporary audience.
Alex Newell Will Host BroadwayCon's First Look Featuring COMPANY, CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, SING STREET and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2020
At BroadwayCon's First Look, attendees will be treated to an exclusive showcase of performances from the newest and most talked-about shows of the season. Hosted by Alex Newell, Broadway alum and star of NBC's new television series 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist,' First Look will feature ten shows, all performing exclusively for BroadwayCon fans. Newly added to the lineup are Caroline, or Change, Company, and Sing Street.
IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS Will Be Released Feb. 14
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 16, 2020
Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters will have its theatrical release in New York at the Cinema Village and in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Monica Film Center on Friday, February 14, 2020. Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, acquired Worldwide rights to the film. Nick Royak of Gravitas Ventures negotiated the deal with Glen Reynolds of Circus Road Films on behalf of the filmmakers. The film will be released on various Video On Demand platforms in North America, UK and Australia, and worldwide on Vimeo on March 3, 2020.
Antipodes Theatre Company Announces 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2020
Antipodes Theatre Company has announced its second year of programming in Melbourne, which features an Australian musical premiere as well as a Tony Award-winning play. Their 2020 Season will also include the continuation of programs focused on developing new work and supporting young artists.
Kelsey Grammer Will Lead THE BOY FRIEND In Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2020
THE BOY FRIEND by Sandy Wilson will come direct to Toronto from an acclaimed, sell-out season at the prolific Menier Chocolate Factory in London and prior to a West End transfer, will have a new star. Stage and screen actor Kelsey Grammer will make his Canadian stage debut in this new production. THE BOY FRIEND will be performed March 29 to May 3, 2020 at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. Mr. Grammer will star as Lord Brockhurst.
Annaleigh Ashford, Caissie Levy, and More Join BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020
Hosted by the actress/comedienne Julie Halston, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will hold its special tenth-anniversary fundraiser, featuring an evening of the hottest music and comedy in town to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This year's event will honor 10-time Tony-Award Winning Producer Daryl Roth with the Ralph Howard Legacy Award and will take place on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 pm at the Edison Ballroom (240 W, 47th St.) in New York City.
Annaleigh Ashford, Caissie Levy and More to Perform at BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Hosted by Julie Halston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2020
Hosted by the actress/comedienne Julie Halston, BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! will hold its special tenth-anniversary fundraiser, featuring an evening of the hottest music and comedy in town to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This year's event will honor 10-time Tony-Award Winning Producer Daryl Roth with the Ralph Howard Legacy Award and will take place on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 pm at the Edison Ballroom (240 W, 47th St.) in New York City.
The Muny Announces 2020 Season Creative Teams
by Alan Henry - Jan 8, 2020
The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2020 season, which opens June 15 with Kander and Ebb's internationally-acclaimed Chicago. Among the talented list are a mix of Muny favorites and newcomers. In addition to casting, a comprehensive list of design teams for each production will be released later this spring. Telsey + Company is the official casting partner for Muny.
Tickets Are Now on Sale for ANN and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020
Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman has announced the on -sale of tickets for the Los Angeles premiere of Ann - written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein from May 27 to June 28, 2020, and a new production of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun with book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, directed by Sarna Lapine, from July 28-August 23, 2020.
Watch Now: New York Philharmonic Celebrates Sondheim with Katrina Lenk & Bernadette Peters
by Robert Diamond - Jan 1, 2020
Tony Award winner Katrina Lenk - who will star in the gender-blind 2020 Broadway revival of Sondheim's Company - sang Losing My Mind and Could I Leave You from Follies, Alexander Gemignani conducted, and Lonny Price directed. The program also featured selections and suites from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Little Night Music, Assassins, Company, Follies, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Los Altos Stage Company Presents The South Bay Premiere of OSLO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019
In its continuing tradition of celebrating the full canon of American theatre, Los Altos Stage Company presents the third production of its 2019-2020 / 25th Anniversary season, the South Bay Premiere of the 2017 Tony Award winner for Best Play, OSLO.
Hannah Waddingham, Steph Parry and More Announced in Casting of THE PIRATE QUEEN Charity Gala Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2019
Hannah Waddingham (three- time Olivier nominated as Kate/Lilli Vanessi in 'Kiss Me Kate' Desiree Armfeldt in 'A Little Night Music' and The Lady of The Lake in 'Monty Python's Spamalot'), Steph Parry(Dorothy Brock in '42nd Street' and Donna in 'Mamma Mia' ) and Emma Norman (Mrs Lovett,' Sweeney Todd' and Miss Berta, 'Acorn Antiques the Musical') are the latest stars anounced for the charity gala performance of Boublil And Schönberg's 'The Pirate Queen' the composers of 'Les Misérables' and 'Miss Saigon' at London Coliseum Sunday 23 February, 2020.
Menier Chocolate Factory's THE BOY FRIEND Replaces HELLO, DOLLY! in Toronto
by Alan Henry - Dec 19, 2019
A new production of THE BOY FRIEND by Sandy Wilson, the deliriously happy and joyful musical about young love, middle-aged love and older love, will be the final show of the 2019-20 Mirvish Subscription Season. Coming direct from an acclaimed, sell-out season at the prolific Menier Chocolate Factory in London and prior to a West End transfer, THE BOY FRIEND will be performed March 31 to May 3, 2020 at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre.
Annaleigh Ashford Joins WW as New Ambassador
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2019
Today, WW -- Weight Watchers Reimagined -- introduces Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford as its new WW ambassador. As a long-time WW member, the acclaimed actress, singer and dancer - and natural brand evangelist - aims to inspire others by showing how, with WW, it is possible to live your best life and maintain healthy habits over time.
Mandy Patinkin Returns To Eisemann Center With New Production January 17
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2019
Eisemann Center Presents Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: DIARIES, to the Eisemann Center 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas for one performance only on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Comes to The Jam Factory In Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2019
Toronto's Dora Award winning musical theatre company, ECLIPSE THEATRE COMPANY (ETC), created by Chilina Kennedy and Evan Tsitsias, proudly presents an innovative and site responsive performance of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. The production will be directed by Evan Tsitsias, and star Evan Buliung and Tess Benger, for 8 performances only, and presented at the Jam Factory in Toronto, March 3 - 8, 2020.