Leap of Faith 2010 - Articles Page 17

Opened: October 3, 2010
Closing: October 24, 2010

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You'll be dancing in the aisles when con man Jonas Nightingale brings his gospel-charged tent revival to rain-starved Kansas. Four-time Tony Award©-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields will star in this world premiere Broadway-bound new musical.



Based on the movie with Steve Martin, Leap of Faith boasts a brand new score from 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) and directed and choreographed by Tony Award©-winner Rob Ashford, helmer of the recent Taper favorite, Parade.

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Leap of Faith - 2010 - Los Angeles Articles Page 17

Review Roundup: LEAP OF FAITH
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2010


'Leap of Faith' opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. Four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shieldsstar in the world premiere of 'Leap of Faith,' which pairs Reverend Jonas Nightingale (Esparza), the consummate flim-flam man, and Marva (Shields), the beautiful small-town woman and single mother who challenges everything Jonas believes in.

TV: LEAP OF FAITH Opens in LA!
by Robert Diamond - Oct 3, 2010


Four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields star in the world premiere of the new musical 'Leap of Faith,' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Broadway World TV's Dean Butler and Michael Sterling get up close and personal with Leap of Faith in this special Broadway World TV preview.

STAGE TUBE: Esparza Premieres 'Step Into The Light' from LEAP OF FAITH!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 7, 2010


Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields and four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the world premiere of the new musical LEAP OF FAITH, which begins performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in September. A promo video featuring Esparzo performing 'Step Into the Light' has been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: LEAP OF FAITH Promo Teaser Video
by Robert Diamond - Aug 30, 2010


Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields and four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the world premiere of the new musical LEAP OF FAITH, which begins performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in September. A promo video has been released for the production.

Brooke Shields Breaks Hand During LEAP OF FAITH Rehearsal
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 28, 2010


According to People.com, Brooke Shields broke her hand while in rehearsal for a Los Angeles production of 'Leap of Faith.'

ACT & Icicle Creek Presents New Play Festival: An Uncorked Conversation 8/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2010


In partnership with ACT Theatre, the Fourth Annual Icicle Creek Theatre Festival (ICTF), based in Leavenworth, Washington brings new plays by two of this country's most talented contemporary theatrical voices, along with cases and cases of extraordinary wine from Leavenworth's best wineries, to Seattle's ACT Theatre, for An Uncorked Conversation: New Play Festival and Wine Tasting, August 23 and 24, 2010.

ACT & Icicle Creek Announces New Play Festival: An Uncorked Conversation 8/23, 8/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2010


In partnership with ACT Theatre, the Fourth Annual Icicle Creek Theatre Festival (ICTF), based in Leavenworth, Washington brings new plays by two of this country's most talented contemporary theatrical voices, along with cases and cases of extraordinary wine from Leavenworth's best wineries, to Seattle's ACT Theatre, for An Uncorked Conversation: New Play Festival and Wine Tasting, August 23 and 24, 2010.

Photo Flash: LEAP OF FAITH Reveals Rehearsal Photos
by BWW Photo Special - Aug 20, 2010


The full cast is set for the world premiere of the new musical 'Leap of Faith,' which will begin performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on September 11, 2010 and continue through October 24. The opening is scheduled for October 3. Check out the new rehearsal photos below.

LEAP OF FAITH's Full Casting Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2010


The full cast is set for the world premiere of the new musical 'Leap of Faith,' which will begin performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on September 11, 2010 and continue through October 24. The opening is scheduled for October 3.

Complete Cast Revealed for LEAP OF FAITH - Emick, Kassebaum & More!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 22, 2010


Four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields will star in the world premiere of the new musical LEAP OF FAITH, which begins performances at theCenter Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in September.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Shields & Esparza Lead LEAP OF FAITH at Ahmanson Theatre in Sept.; Ashford Helms
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 21, 2010


Four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields will star in the world premiere of the new musical LEAP OF FAITH, which begins performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in September.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays Omaha's Orpheum 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, presented locally by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America, is coming to Omaha. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Orpheum Theater, Tuesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 27, 2010.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Closes at TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

Rachel Bailit Stars In SUGAR HAPPENS At the Sidewalk Studio Theater 5/12-6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

SUGAR HAPPENS Closes At the Sidewalk Studio Theater 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


A-lee Lulee Productions presents the world premiere of sugar happens: a one girl show by Emmy Award-winner Sherry Coben (CBS's 'Kate and Allie' and NBC's 'Hot Hero Sandwich' with Richard Pryor) and starring Rachel Bailit (Henry Jaglom's Festival in Cannes).

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall 6/15-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Nashville as a special of the HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC series and presented by Miller and Martin PLLC.

Hilary Swank Hosts 2010 Fidelity Futurestage Finale June 14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2010


Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) today announced that two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank will host the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage® Finale on Monday, June 14.

Carlyle, Goldstein et al. Set for O'Neill's 2010 Nat'l Music Theater Conference, 6/26-7/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


Paulette Haupt, Artistic Director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Music Theater Conference, today announced directors for music theater selections previously announced

Hilary Swank Hosts 2010 Fidelity Futurestage Finale June 14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010


Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) today announced that two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank will host the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage® Finale on Monday, June 14.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Elite Honors Nancy Coyne
by Jessica Lewis - May 25, 2010


Broadway's elite gathered to honor Nancy Coyne of Serino Coyne at UJA-Federation of New York's Entertainment, Media & Communications Division 2010 Excellence in Theater Award Dinner on Monday, May 24, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at The St. Regis New York.

Nancy Coyne Honored at UJA-Federation's 2010 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner, 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2010


Broadway's elite will gather to honor Nancy Coyne of Serino Coyne at UJA-Federation of New York's Entertainment, Media, and Communications Division's 2010 Excellence in Theatre Award Dinner on Monday, May 24, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at The St. Regis New York, Fifth Avenue & East 55th Street, Manhattan.

The Guerrilla Shakespeare Project Closes Run of KING JOHN 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


The Guerrilla Shakespeare Project will close William Shakespeare's tragic history KING JOHN at the Medicine Show Theatre on May 23, 2010.

ACT & Icicle Creek Announces New Play Festival: An Uncorked Conversation 8/23, 8/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


In partnership with ACT Theatre, the Fourth Annual Icicle Creek Theatre Festival (ICTF), based in Leavenworth, Washington brings new plays by two of this country's most talented contemporary theatrical voices, along with cases and cases of extraordinary wine from Leavenworth's best wineries, to Seattle's ACT Theatre, for An Uncorked Conversation: New Play Festival and Wine Tasting, August 23 and 24, 2010.

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