Breaking News: Fil-Am Actress Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Joins The Jonas Brothers in the Philippines, 10/19-20
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 30, 2012
Filipino-American Hollywood and Broadway actress, and 2012 BroadwayWorld.com (New York) 'Best Featured Actress in a Musical,' Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, is coming to the Philippines next month to perform with international musical group The Jonas Brothers (Kevin, Joe, and Nick).
Via Twitter and Facebook, the Jonas Brothers proclaimed early Sunday morning, "Excited for our Philippines shows [October 19 in Manila, October 20 in Cebu] and we're here to officially announce our good friend Anna Maria will be opening for us!"
Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 9/24
by BWW Special Coverage - Sep 28, 2012
What made news around the world this week? Check out our regional roundup for the week of September 24! Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see out productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!
Eder, Ripley, Kimball & More Set for 8th Annual Broadway Cabaret, 10/13-10/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2012
The annual Broadway Cabaret Festival returns this October 13, 21 & 26, 2012. Experience an extravaganza of Broadway talent in three extraordinary cabaret concerts from classic favorites to contemporary Broadway, from the newest stars to venerated icons, this is the Festival New York theatre fans have been waiting for.
WAR HORSE Gallops Into Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, 11/20-12/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2012
The National Theatre's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will make its Philadelphia premiere for a two-week limited engagement beginning Nov. 20 through Dec. 2 at the Academy of Music, kicking off the 2012-13 Broadway Season presented by The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization. The press opening is Tuesday, Nov. 20.
BWW Interviews: Constantine Maroulis Gives Inside Scoop on JEKYLL & HYDE
by David Clarke - Sep 21, 2012
Anticipation for the revived and revised version Frank Wildhorn's acclaimed musical JEKYLL & HYDE is building in Houston, TX. The tour opened in La Mirada, California on September 7, 2012 and will be make a whirlwind stop in San Diego, California before coming home to Houston in October. To give me the inside scoop on this new Broadway-bound production, Constantine Maroulis, starring in the titular dual roles, chatted with me from La Mirada.
JEKYLL & HYDE Concept Recording, Featuring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox, Receives Digital Release Today, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012
Broadway Records announced that the new Jekyll & Hyde 2012 Concept Recording will be released on iTunes today, September 21st and on CD on Tuesday, September 25th, 2012. The new concept recording is produced by Frank Wildhorn, Jason Howland, and Billy Jay Stein and executive produced by Van Dean, Kenny Howard and Ken Mahoney. The Jekyll & Hyde 2012 Concept Recording is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008K8G530.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Honorees for 2012 Benefit; Jerry Mitchell, Van Dean Honored
by Sierra Fox - Sep 20, 2012
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will celebrate its 21st year as a not-for-profit service organization with their annual TRU Love Benefit, Making the Impossible Possible! honoring producer Van Dean of the Broadway Consortium; director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell and Broadway Bares; and legendary downtown entrepreneur Edith O'Hara and the 13th Street Repertory.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 19th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 19, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Those dueling 'Assassins,' Broadway In Chicago's spring series, 'I Love Lucy' opens, a pre-Broadway tryout poll to take, two events at Northlight, plus Feinstein, Peters, McDonald and more!
Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 9/10
by BWW Special Coverage - Sep 14, 2012
Today, we bring you a list of the most-read stories in our regional markets for the week of September 10 in another edition of 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!
Photo Coverage Exclusive: JEKYLL & HYDE Tour Opening Night Curtain Call & Party - Maroulis, Cox, Wicks & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Sep 9, 2012
The preview engagement of JEKYLL & HYDE celebrated its opening night performance on September 8, 2012, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in La Mirada, Calif. The limited pre-tour engagement will play through September 30, 2012. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night curtain call and photos of the cast-including Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox and more-at the after party!
The Winner of the JEKYLL & HYDE Liner Notes Contest Is...
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012
To celebrate the upcoming launch of 'Jekyll & Hyde: Transformation - 2012 Concept Recording', Broadway Records and BroadwayWorld.com invited readers to enter for a chance to have a personal essay included in the liner notes of the recording. Today, we're excited to announce the grand winner!
Kennedy Center Hosts 11th Annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, Now thru 9/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2012
The Kennedy Center hosts its 11th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from today, September 1, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.
What's On - Philadelphia 2012-13 Theater Season
by Pati Buehler - Aug 30, 2012
The curtains are up for the Philly 2012-2013 Theater Season. From daring new works and world premieres, popular Broadway tour stops and of course, your favorite classic stage productions. Here's just a few of Philadelphia's favorite theaters listings.
Kennedy Center Hosts 11th Annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, 9/1-3
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2012
The Kennedy Center hosts its 11th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 1, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at MTFM's JEKYLL AND HYDE
by Stage Tube - Aug 17, 2012
Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead presents JEKYLL AND HYDE, September 6-16, 2012 at the Stage at Island Park. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the production. Check out the video below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Full Cast of ANNIE, Now in Rehearsal!
by Meet the Cast - Aug 16, 2012
ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!