Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops Perform at Carnegie Hall in March
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 2, 2012
Three outstanding maestros-Kurt Masur, Christoph Eschenbach, and Stephane Deneve-will each conduct a program by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in its annual visits to Carnegie Hall this March, with music ranging from large-scale Romantic choral music to twentieth-century Russian works. Between the second and third BSO programs, the Boston Pops returns to Carnegie Hall with conductor Keith Lockhart for the first time since 2000, for a program featuring the acclaimed trio Time for Three (making its Carnegie Hall debut) and a special tribute to the "King of Swing," Benny Goodman, featuring BSO clarinetist Thomas Martin.
BWW Reviews: Just the Songs (and Dance), Ma'am: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Toby's
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jan 31, 2012
The songbook of Jerry Leiber (1933-2011) and Mike Stoller (1933- ) is a natural for jukebox musical treatment, because it encompasses such variety that it requires little by way of setting to stay interesting. You don't need a plot, you don't need performers to talk or act, all you need is a band, some choreography and costumes, and some great singer/dancers, and you're there.
BWW Reviews: CINDERELLA at the 5th Avenue
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 31, 2011
It's a small wonder that Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" keeps getting dusted off and trotted out every few years. A small wonder due to the fact that there are so many versions of it. And I mean versions of the R&H musical with numbers being removed and others being added in from other shows. And while I felt the 5th Avenue's current production, directed by Brandon Ivie, really only came alive in Act Two, it's not the worst production I've seen … but not the best either.
A.R.T. Announces Schedule for ASL and Audio Described Performances
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 11, 2011
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has scheduled two American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances and one audio described performance of the family production of The Snow Queen and two ASL interpreted performances and two audio described performances of the world premiere production Wild Swans based on the bestselling memoir by Jung Chang.
BWW Reviews: CINDERELLA at the 5th Avenue
by Jay Irwin - Dec 7, 2011
It's a small wonder that Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" keeps getting dusted off and trotted out every few years. A small wonder due to the fact that there are so many versions of it. And I mean versions of the R&H musical with numbers being removed and others being added in from other shows. And while I felt the 5th Avenue's current production, directed by Brandon Ivie, really only came alive in Act Two, it's not the worst production I've seen … but not the best either.
A.R.T. Announces Schedule for ASL and Audio Described Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2011
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has scheduled two American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances and one audio described performance of the family production of The Snow Queen and two ASL interpreted performances and two audio described performances of the world premiere production Wild Swans based on the bestselling memoir by Jung Chang.
TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: The Girl Upstairs - Jan Maxwell on FOLLIES, Life & Family
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2011
Welcome to BroadwayWorld's new feature, and first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits Broadway's best and brightest in their Broadway dressing rooms and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know.
You've seen Richard chat with Spidey lovebirds Reeve Carney and Jennifer Damiano, visit with UK's First Lady of musical Theatre, Elaine Paige, and go downtown to chat with Jonathan Groff about all things GLEE, Lea Michele and The Submission. Today, Richard is back in Times Square at the Marquis Theatre for some quality time with fan favorite Jan Maxwell, currently starring as 'Phyllis' in Follies. During the talk, Jan speaks candidly about being a young struggling actress in New York, her shortcomings (cooking!), and how she almost left the city for good before she even got going...until she found 'Angels.'
Rubicon Theatre Presents The Mystery of Irma Vep, Previews 10/12
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 12, 2011
When the night is dark and stormy, or the mist is rising on the moors under a full moon; when there are macabre stirrings in the tomb, or the unearthly howling of laughter from audience members - it must be the season for THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Charles Ludlam's ribald sendup of gothic romance and horror that begins preview next Wednesday, October 12, opens October 15, and continues through November 6 at RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY.
Rubicon Theatre Presents The Mystery of Irma Vep, Previews 10/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2011
When the night is dark and stormy, or the mist is rising on the moors under a full moon; when there are macabre stirrings in the tomb, or the unearthly howling of laughter from audience members - it must be the season for THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Charles Ludlam's ribald sendup of gothic romance and horror that begins preview next Wednesday, October 12, opens October 15, and continues through November 6 at RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY.
Rubicon Theatre Presents The Mystery of Irma Vep, Previews 10/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 10, 2011
When the night is dark and stormy, or the mist is rising on the moors under a full moon; when there are macabre stirrings in the tomb, or the unearthly howling of laughter from audience members - it must be the season for THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Charles Ludlam's ribald sendup of gothic romance and horror that begins preview next Wednesday, October 12, opens October 15, and continues through November 6 at RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY.
BWW Exclusive: Claudio Botelho Talks Cameron Mackintosh & THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK in Brazil
by Paulo Afonso De Lima - Aug 26, 2011
Brazilian directors Charles Moeller & Claudio Botelho just received from Cameron Mackintosh greeting cards about the premiere of 'The Witches of Eastwick ' in Brazil. Mr. Botelho tells BWW, in a exclusive interview to Mr. Paulo Afonso de Lima,our Editor in Brazil, about their relationship with Sir Mackintosh, as well the next musicals they will produce soon in the Country.
Patrick Cassidy Leads Reagle Music Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Closes 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2011
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston concludes its 43rd consecutive summer season on August 14 with the final performance of one of the most inspiring true stories ever set to music, 'The Sound of Music.' Starring stage and screen idol Patrick Cassidy as Captain von Trapp and Broadway luminary Sarah Pfisterer as Maria, 'The Sound of Music' is being brought back by popular demand, voted by Reagle audiences as one of their all-time 'favorite things.'
Patrick Cassidy Leads Reagle Music Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 8/5-14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2011
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston concludes its 43rd consecutive summer season August 5-14 with one of the most inspiring true stories ever set to music, 'The Sound of Music.' Starring stage and screen idol Patrick Cassidy as Captain von Trapp and Broadway luminary Sarah Pfisterer as Maria, 'The Sound of Music' is being brought back by popular demand, voted by Reagle audiences as one of their all-time 'favorite things.'
Patrick Cassidy Leads Reagle Music Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 8/5-14
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 13, 2011
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston concludes its 43rd consecutive summer season August 5-14 with one of the most inspiring true stories ever set to music, 'The Sound of Music.' Starring stage and screen idol Patrick Cassidy as Captain von Trapp and Broadway luminary Sarah Pfisterer as Maria, 'The Sound of Music' is being brought back by popular demand, voted by Reagle audiences as one of their all-time 'favorite things.'
BWW Interviews: Caroline Bowman, Spamalot’s Lady of the Lake at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, June 3 - 5.
by Joseph Harrison - May 29, 2011
The Knights who say Ni, Tim the Shrubber, the Holy Hand Granade, and a Killer Rabbit. If these mean anything to you then you are already familiar with the hit cult movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. But even if you aren't familiar with the movie, but love funny, exciting and colorful musical theatre you will soon have the chance to find out more when Theater of the Stars presents Spamalot at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. On June 3, for just 5 performances only, Atlanta audiences will have the chance to go on their own irreverent quest with King Arthur and his Knights and possibly even find their own grail. I caught up with Caroline Bowman who plays the Lady of the Lake.
Tickets Now on Sale for DONNY AND MARIE CHRISTMAS IN DETROIT at the Fox Theatre
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2011
For the first time together on the Fox Theatre stage, America's favorite sibling entertainers will star in Donny & Marie - Christmas In Detroit, a holiday production that will play a limited engagement of seven performances from Tuesday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, December 4 at the Fox Theatre. Part of the Fox 2011 - 2012 Theater Series presented by Fifth Third Bank. Tickets (range from $30 - $100) tickets are now on sale.
Banes, Bogardus, Hopper And More Join GO BACK TO WHERE YOU ARE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2011
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced complete casting for the World Premiere of GO BACK TO WHERE YOU ARE, a new play by five-time Obie Award winner David Greenspan (author/performer of She Stoops to Comedy, performer in The Wax and director of Kate's Diary, all at PH; Coraline; Some Men; The Argument; The Myopia; The Boys in the Band).
Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.
Creative Team Announced For Yale Rep's ROMEO AND JULIET
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents William Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Shana Cooper, at the University Theatre (222 York Street) March 11-April 2, 2011.