Rehearsals Underway for 5th Avenue Theatre's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015
Rehearsals started this week at The 5th Avenue Theatre for the exultant classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, the iconic show sweeping Seattle for the holidays. Boasting such beloved songs as 'Do Re Mi,' 'My Favorite Things,' 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen,' and 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain,' this production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music will be presented as only The 5th can do, complete with a sensational live orchestra, stunning costumes, and incredible sets. Under the direction of David Bennett and with choreography by Trina Mills and music direction by Kat Sherrell, this musical will feature an exuberant all-local cast of fresh faces and favorite performers that includes Anne Allgood as the Mother Abbess, joining the previously announced David Pichette as Max Detweiler and Jessica Skerritt as the Baroness Elsa Schraeder, with Hans Altwies as Captain Georg von Trapp and Kirsten deLohr Helland as Maria.
WICKED Returning to Dr. Phillips Center in January 2017
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015
The FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando series, presented by Dr. Phillips Center and Florida Theatrical Association, announced today that Wicked will return to Orlando in January 2017. 2015-2016 Series Subscribers who renew their subscription next spring for the 2016-2017 season will have first access to tickets for this much-anticipated return engagement of 'Broadway's Biggest Blockbuster' (The New York Times). Four-show packages for the current season are still available and include The Sound of Music, Kinky Boots, Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. To purchase a subscription for the 2015-2016 series, please visit orlandobroadway.com or call 800.448.6322 (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm).
STAGE TUBE: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Stars Kerstin Anderson and Ashley Brown Perform 'My Favorite Things'
by Stage Tube - Oct 27, 2015
A brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC launched its national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre on September 30. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, the production closes in Los Angeles on October 31, 2015, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. Click below to watch stars Kerstin Anderson and Ashley Brown perform 'My Favorite Things' on Good Day LA!
Kara Tointon to Star as 'Maria' in ITV's Live THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Christmas
by Jessica Khan - Oct 22, 2015
The hills are officially alive across the UK! As previously reported, ITV is putting on its own live version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC this Christmas. Deadline writes that West End actress Kara Tointon will take on the role of 'Maria', opposite Julian Ovenden as 'Captain Von Trapp'.
MusicaNova Orchestra to Open 2015-16 Concert Season with THE COLORS OF MUSIC, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2015
Phoenix, AZ -- MusicaNova Orchestra opens its concert season on Sunday, November 1 with 'The Colors of Music,' a concert featuring the orchestra débuts of two exciting Valley artists and thrilling music from 20th and 21st Century composers. The program is based on the orchestra's mission to bring Valley audiences great new and neglected musical works and to introduce great new musical talent.
CINDERELLA National Tour Comes to TPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 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 the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall for a limited, one-week engagement tonight, October 20, through October 25, 2015.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015
Tickets go on sale for the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien at 10:00 a.m. today, October 16. This lavish new production will make its Orlando premiere January 5 through 10 at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center as part of a North American tour. Tickets can be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by phone at 844.513.2014, or in person at the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office (Monday through Today, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4:00 pm). Group orders of 10 or more tickets may be placed by calling 407.455.5550 (Monday through Today, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Tickets start as low as $33.75. For more information about this new touring production, please visit thesoundofmusicontour.com.
The Broadway League Reveals 2015 National Education and Engagement Grant Recipients
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2015
The Broadway League has announced the recipients of its twentieth annual National Education and Engagement Grants. These grants support inspired and inventive programs for a wide range of participants to experience and understand Broadway performances as a form of artistic expression and a powerful educational tool.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Sale 10/16
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2015
Tickets go on sale for the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16. This lavish new production will make its Orlando premiere January 5 through 10 at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center as part of a North American tour. Tickets can be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by phone at 844.513.2014, or in person at the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4:00 pm). Group orders of 10 or more tickets may be placed by calling 407.455.5550 (Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Tickets start as low as $33.75. For more information about this new touring production, please visit thesoundofmusicontour.com.
Breaking News: FUN HOME, FINDING NEVERLAND & More Will Arrive in Chicago in 2016
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2015
Broadway In Chicago just announced the upcoming 2016 season line-up. Broadway In Chicago's 2016 season will include the 2015 Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical FUN HOME, the Pre-Broadway World Premiere of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, 42ND STREET, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and FINDING NEVERLAND. The 2016 Season will go on sale to the public November 8, 2015. To renew or purchase a new subscription, please visit BroadwayInChicago.com or call 312-977-1717. Subscriber benefits include savings of up to 50% off ticket prices, discounts on both parking and suite service, invitations to Broadway In Chicago exclusive events, free exchange privileges and more. The Broadway In Chicago 2016 Season line-up, including performance dates and venues, is as follows:
Billie Wildrick & Dieter Bierbrauer to Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Ordway
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2015
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today announced casting for the roles of Maria, Captain von Trapp and the von Trapp children for its upcoming holiday production of The Sound of Music, running Dec. 10, 2015-Jan. 2, 2016. Tickets for the Ordway produced family classic start at $37 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in-person at the Ordway ticket office.
Photo Flash: THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Celebrates Opening Night in Los Angeles; Curtain Call!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015
A brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC launched its national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre last night, September 30 at 8 p.m. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, the production closes in Los Angeles on October 31, 2015, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night curtain call and festivities below!
MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora to Close Season with THE SOUND OF A VOICE
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015
MediaRites' Theatre Diaspora, presents the last play of the 2015 season The Sound of a Voice by noted playwright, David Henry Hwang (best known for M. Butterfly, which received the 1988 Tony Award for Best Play and for Chinglish produced at Portland Center Stage) on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m at PCS. Playwright David Henry Hwang will join the audience for a Skype talk at the October 17th 2pm performance.
Jason Alexander, Pink Martini, Lea Salonga and More Set for Cincinnati Pops' 2015-16 Season
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
?The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are delighted to announce the Pops' 2015-2016 season at Cincinnati Music Hall, the fifth under the direction of Mr. Russell. The season, presented by PNC along with the Pops Artist Series Sponsor, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, features exciting guest artist debuts, alongside the return of the best genres and artists that have built the Pops into an American icon.
Laura Pedersen's FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!, Formerly THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN, Plays Buffalo
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2015
The VH Theatrical Development Foundation proudly announces that after an acclaimed Off-Broadway engagement last fall, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE! (formerly titled THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN), a new play by best-selling author Laura Pedersen, will open the 2015-2016 Theater Season at the 710 Main Street Theatre (formerly Studio Arena Theater) in Buffalo, New York, with a limited engagement scheduled to play tonight, September 17 - Sunday, October 4, 2015. Directed by Ludovica Villar-Hauser, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE! is set in Buffalo, where Ms. Pedersen was born and raised.
2015 Rob Guest Endowment Finalists Revealed
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 14, 2015
The six finalists for the 2015 Rob Guest Endowment, an award recognising an exceptional, emerging musical theatre performer, have been announced. They are Blake Appelqvist (West Side Story, new VCA Graduate), Daniel Assetta (Cats, Wicked), Hilary Cole (Carrie, Dogfight), Georgina Hopson (Into The Woods, The Pirates of Penzance), Rob McDougall (Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera) and Ashleigh Rubenach (Anything Goes, The Sound of Music).