BWW Interviews: Laura Matula, A Life in the Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 11, 2011
Laura Matula is amazing, talented, fascinating, intriguing - and so much more. Seriously, there are so many words to describe her that you find yourself stymied by the multi-layered and multi-dimensional being that is she. That is until the celebrity biographers come a-calling or the producers start planning the film treatment of her astounding and compelling life story.
Leigh Leads MARY POPPINS in Philadelphia This Spring; Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2011
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce full casting for the Philadelphia engagement of MARY POPPINS. Philadelphia's most eagerly anticipated stage production will begin performances at the Academy of Music on Wednesday, March 23 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, April 17 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by the Kimmel Center and the Shubert Organization. The opening night (press opening) is Friday, March 25 at 8:00 pm.
Photo Coverage: Ricky Martin Launches New Record MAS in Spain
by Robert Diamond - Feb 21, 2011
Ricky Martin was in Madrid over the weekend at a photocall to launch his new record 'MAS' at Me Hotel in Madrid. Martin will be touring in support of the album in the United States and worldwide before he hits Broadway in 2012 in EVITA.
Boston Run Of MARY POPPINS Opens 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2011
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as "Mary Poppins" in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS.
Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011
Cabrillo Music Theatre is thrilled to present the Off-Broadway and Los Angeles smash-hit musical, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES. THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES closes Sunday, February 13, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
LuPone & Patinkin Reunite At The State, 2/12
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 12, 2011
Appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. These Broadway legends will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the State Theatre in Easton for one performance only on Saturday, February 12th at 8 PM.
Steffanie Leigh Joins Tour Of MARY POPPINS 2/8
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 8, 2011
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as "Mary Poppins" in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS.
Steffanie Leigh Joins MARY POPPINS Tour as 'Mary,' 2/8
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 8, 2011
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as 'Mary Poppins' in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS. Leigh, who previously understudied the title role in the touring production, replaces Caroline Sheen, who will play her final performance in Omaha at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, February 6th. Leigh officially takes over the role in Omaha on Tuesday, February 8th before the show arrives at the Opera House in Boston on Thursday, February 17th for a limited engagement of five weeks through March 20th. The opening night is Friday, February 18th at 8pm. The Boston engagement of MARY POPPINS is presented by arrangement with Broadway Across America - Boston and is a subscription offering of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series. Ticketing information may be found at the end of the release.
Steffanie Leigh Joins Tour Of MARY POPPINS 2/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2011
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as "Mary Poppins" in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS.
Steffanie Leigh Joins MARY POPPINS Tour as 'Mary,' 2/8
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 24, 2011
Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh are pleased to announce that Steffanie Leigh will star as 'Mary Poppins' in the North American tour of MARY POPPINS. Leigh, who previously understudied the title role in the touring production, replaces Caroline Sheen, who will play her final performance in Omaha at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, February 6th. Leigh officially takes over the role in Omaha on Tuesday, February 8th before the show arrives at the Opera House in Boston on Thursday, February 17th for a limited engagement of five weeks through March 20th. The opening night is Friday, February 18th at 8pm. The Boston engagement of MARY POPPINS is presented by arrangement with Broadway Across America - Boston and is a subscription offering of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series. Ticketing information may be found at the end of the release.
LuPone & Patinkin Reunite At The State, 2/12
by James Miller - Jan 20, 2011
Appearing together again after their Tony Award® winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin. These Broadway legends will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the State Theatre in Easton for one performance only on Saturday, February 12th at 8 PM.
Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'
DVR ALERT: Ricky Martin Appears on OPRAH, 11/2
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2010
Broadway bound Ricky Martin is set to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show on November 2. In the interview, the latin superstar will discuss his take on coming out as a gay man and becoming a single father of twins. Martin will also give his first performance in years alongside Grammy winner Joss Stone. Check your local listings for air times.
Clayton, Varela, et al. Complete LES MIS Touring Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2010
Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce the casting of his highly acclaimed new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables making its United States premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse prior to a major US National Tour. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.