Ogunquit Playhouse's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Open 7/10
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 3, 2013
Transylvania mania is about to take over the Ogunquit Playhouse when Mel Brooks' hysterical musical comedy Young Frankenstein hits the stage July 10 through July 27. The Ogunquit Playhouse is recreating the Broadway musical, complete with Tony-nominated sets by Robin Wagner and the original Broadway costumes by multi-Tony Award winner, William Ivey Long. Eye-popping special effects and show stopping musical numbers, including 'Puttin' on the Ritz' complete with tap dancing monsters, round out this monstrously fun show.
Mel Brooks in Talks to Bring YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to West End
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2013
Funnyman Mel Brooks revealed in a recent interview that he still has 'lots of plans for stage shows' including the long-rumored musical adaptation of 'Blazing Saddles.' Additionally, Brooks is currently in talks to bring Young Frankenstein, which opened on Broadway in 2007, to the West End.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2013 Gene Kelly Awards Winners!
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2013
A sold-out crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County's finest high school performers at the 23rd Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Tutus Announce the Arrival of BILLY ELLIOT at Segerstrom Center, 4/16-28
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 10, 2013
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Segerstrom Center for the Arts from April 16 - 28, 2013. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Megan Mullally, Audra McDonald & More to Play NOCCA This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2013
Megan Mullally is a two-time Emmy-winning star of TV's Will & Grace, and recent star of Broadway's Young Frankenstein. On April 6, she makes her New Orleans debut in the acclaimed Broadway @ NOCCA series for two shows only, at 7:30PM and 9:30PM, joined by Seth Rudetsky at piano. For tickets please visit http://www.broadwaynola.com/. Megan will also attend a special Meet and Greet reception directly following her 9:30 show that will benefit The NOCCA Institute. Tickets to the reception, which will take place at Reilly Hall at NOCCA, are also available at the above link. The Broadway @ NOCCA series is also announcing that it will initiate a new, $2,500 per-year scholarship.
BILLY ELLIOT to Dance Through Segerstrom Center, 4/16-28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2013
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Segerstrom Center for the Arts from April 16 - 28, 2013. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Brad Oscar Leads Barrington Stage Company's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, 6/13 - 7/14
by Jessica Lewis - May 30, 2012
Fiddler on the Roof, kicks off Barrington Stage Company's 2012 Mainstage Season for a five week run from June 13 through July 14. The award-winning regional theatre in downtown Pittsfield celebrates its 18th season in the Berkshires under the leadership of Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director, and Tristan Wilson, Managing Director. Directed and choreographed by Gary John La Rosa, with music direction by Darren R. Cohen, Fiddler on the Roof will have an official opening night on Sunday, June 17 at 5pm.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Makes Sarasota Premiere at the Van Wezel, 3/22-23
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 22, 2012
With book by three-time Tony Award winner MEL BROOKS and three-time Tony Award winner THOMAS MEEHAN, Music & Lyrics by BROOKS, and Direction and Choreography by five-time Tony Award winner SUSAN STROMAN, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN makes its Sarasota Premiere Thurs. and Fri. March 22 & 23, 2012 @ 8 PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Linda Lavin, Sierra Boggess, LaChanze & More Lead PRINCE OF BROADWAY this Fall; First Casting Revealed!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 20, 2012
Linda Lavin (Broadway Bound), Sebastian Arcelus (Elf), LaChanze (The Color Purple), Emily Skinner (Side Show), Shuler Hensley (Oklahoma!), Daniel Breaker (Passing Strange) and Sierra Boggess (Love Never Dies, The Little Mermaid) will be among the star players in the upcoming Broadway Hal Prince tribute, PRINCE OF BROADWAY, The New York Times reveals.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Bass Hall, 3/14-15
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 15, 2012
Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein to Bass Performance Hall on March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and are on sale NOW!
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Bass Hall, 3/14-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2012
Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein to Bass Performance Hall on March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and are on sale NOW!
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Plays The Long Center 2 Nights Only!
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 8, 2012
The New Mel Brooks Musical -Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash, The Producers, is coming to Austin! Young Frankenstein opened on Broadway November 8, 2007 at the Hilton Theatre and began the national tour September, 2009.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Makes Sarasota Premiere at the Van Wezel, 3/22-23
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 2, 2012
With book by three-time Tony Award winner MEL BROOKS and three-time Tony Award winner THOMAS MEEHAN, Music & Lyrics by BROOKS, and Direction and Choreography by five-time Tony Award winner SUSAN STROMAN, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN makes its Sarasota Premiere Thurs. and Fri. March 22 & 23, 2012 @ 8 PM at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Bass Hall, 3/14-15
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2012
Performing Arts Fort Worth welcomes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein to Bass Performance Hall on March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and are on sale NOW!
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Closes at Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012
Theater League has announced The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is coming to Thousand Oaks as part of the 2011-2012 Broadway at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center Series.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes To Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2012
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is coming to Thousand Oaks as part of the 2011-2012 Broadway at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center Series.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Plays The Long Center 2 Nights Only!
by Erin Privratsky - Feb 15, 2012
The New Mel Brooks Musical -Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash, The Producers, is coming to Austin! Young Frankenstein opened on Broadway November 8, 2007 at the Hilton Theatre and began the national tour September, 2009.
THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Comes to Philadelphia, 1/20-2/19
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 20, 2012
The landmark trial of the Scottsboro Boys is brought to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's production of the multiple Tony-nominated musical The Scottsboro Boys with music and lyrics by the legendary team of John Kander and Fred Ebb and book by David Thompson, running January 20-February 19 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).