Sutton Foster is Fiona in 'Shrek The Musical'?
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2008
Michael Riedel of the New York Post has left a teasing footnote in his Friday column, declaring that Tony Award-winning actress and Broadway's favorite 'It Girl' Sutton Foster, has been slated to play the princessly role of Fiona in the Broadway-bound Shrek The Musical.
Photo Coverage: 12th Annual Kids' Night on Broadway
by Peter James Zielinski - Feb 5, 2008
Rosie O'Donnell, the 13-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, television talk show host, author, film, television, and stage actress kicked off this year's Kids' Night on Broadway, the annual event during which young people ages 6 to 18 can attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult.
'Spamalot' Tour Opens at Hershey, PA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2008
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table continue their quest for the Holy Grail in Hershey, PA as the National Tour of Monty Python's Spamalot begins performances tonight, Tuesday, February 5 at the Hershey Theatre.
Nina Söderquist Crowned New Lady of the Lake in 'Spamalot' West End
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2008
On Saturday, February 2 Nina Söderquist was crowned as the new Lady of the Lake for the hit West End Musical Monty Python's Spamalot. Having won TV3's 'West End Star,' going head to head with Linda Holmgren in the Swedish live TV final, Nina received over 59% of the votes from the viewing public declaring her the winner. Söderquist will have her first performance as The Lady of the Lake at the Palace Theatre on Monday February 11, 2008
Holmgren & Söderquist Vie for Lady of the Lake in UK 'Spamalot'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2008
After a six month search in Sweden the two finalists - Linda Holmgreen and Nina Soderquist - will perform live in TV3's 'West End Star' series finale this Saturday 2 February, battling it out to win the holy grail of prizes: the role of The Lady of the Lake in the West End production of Monty Python's Spamalot.
Alan Dale to Play King Arthur in West End 'Spamalot'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2008
Alan Dale, best know on television for playing Publishing mogul Bradford Meade in Ugly Betty, will join the London cast of Monty Python's Spamalot at the Palace Theatre from 3 March 2008 to play King Arthur, following in the footsteps of Tim Curry, Simon Russell Beale and Peter Davison (who continues in the role until 1 March 2008). Currently playing to packed houses at the Palace Theatre the award-winning and record-breaking Monty Python's Spamalot is booking until 27 September 2008.
West End Theatres Set Record Year
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2008
According to a recent article in Variety: 'theater attendance in the British capital hit a record high in 2007, rising 10.3% to 13.6 million and generating ticket sales of £469,729,135 ($926.3 million). In a bumper year for tuners, attendanceat musicals rose by 19% to 8,937,754. Despite that competition, plays also rose by a more modest 1% to 2,951,805. However, the figure for amalgamated totals for opera, dance, music and other performance pieces was down by 8% to 1,741,251. This is obviously excellent news for the industry, for all those who work in it, and for the U.K. economy,' said Solt prexy Rosemary Squire.
'Shrek The Musical' Hits Seattle Prior to Broadway in November 2008
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2008
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. have announced that Shrek The Musical will play an exclusive world premiere engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, August 14 - September 21, prior to opening on Broadway in the Fall of 2008. Preview performances will begin in early November at a theater to be announced.
'Spamalot' Begins Washington DC Tour Engagement Dec.11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2007
Monty Python's Spamalot continues making history across the United States, as the National Tour begins performances tonight, Tuesday, December 11 in Washington, DC at The National Theatre.
Davd Hyde-Pierce Extends 'Curtains' Stay thru August 2008
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007
David Hyde Pierce, winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains, has extended his run in the hit Musical Comedy Whodunit by an additional six months. He will star in Curtains through August 31, 2008 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre
'Spamalot' Looks on the Bright Side of Life Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2007
Monty Python's Spamalot will resume performances on Broadway tonight Thursday November 29. The Tony Award winning new musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, plays at Broadway's Shubert Theatre
Strike Update Day 19: End to the Strike Close?
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 28, 2007
LATEST NEWS: No official news is yet available, though NY1 and other news sources are reporting that optimism is in the air. Both sides spoke positively earlier in the day about reaching a resolution, but no official announcements have yet been made. A press conference is expected later this evening.
STRIKE OVER! Everything You Need to Know!
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 29, 2007
THE BROADWAY STAGEHANDS STRIKE OF 2007 HAS OFFICIALLY COME TO AN END! BroadwayWorld offers the most comprehensive information to guide theatre-fans through the mayhem of rescheduled events and ticket information.
BroadwayWorld Strike Coverage: What Now? The Facts
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 14, 2007
Day 5 of the Broadway stagehands' strike comes with burning questions: 'What now?' Actors, musicians, crews and the Broadway community are beginning to worry about their financial future and the length of this stand-off.
Strike Affects BC/EFA 'Carols for a Cure' CD Sales
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2007
The entire Broadway community has been affected by the Strike, including the non-profit organizations who rely on theatre-going audiences for their support. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS released the following statement today regarding sales of their latest 'Carols for a Cure' CD: 'Due to the stagehand strike closing so many shows on Broadway, this project is now a silent victim of the strike… Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will suffer a big hit this year unless this strike is settled quickly'
Strike Coverage Day 18: Negotiations Fail - 'Grinch' Continues
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 26, 2007
LATEST NEWS: A statement from the League of American Theatres and Producers reads, 'The League of American Theatres and Producers and Local One talked through the night and were unable to reach an agreement. Talks will resume tomorrow (Wednesday, November 28) at 10AM. Performances are canceled through Wednesday's matinees.'
'Jersey Boys' Breaks Broadway & Chicago Box Office Records
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2007
The Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys, winner of four 2006 Tony Awards including Best Musical, has set new house records at the August Wilson Theatre in New York and the LaSalle Bank Theatre in Chicago.
Lance Bass to Host 'Broadway on Broadway' 9/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2007
Hairspray's Lance Bass (starring as Corny Collins) will host the 16th Annual Broadway on Broadway presented by Continental Airlines, to be held on Sunday, September 16 at 11:30AM at Times Square.