PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Star Sarah Brightman to Head to Space in 2014 or 2015?
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2012
According to ABC News, Phantom of the Opera star Sarah Brightman will be the next space tourist, aiming for launch in 2014 or 2015. To secure her spot on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft heading to the International Space Station, 'she had to pay the Russian space agency more than the $51 million NASA budgets on average to send its astronauts to the station.'
Grant Park Chorus Announces CD Debut
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 26, 2012
Celebrating its 50th season, Chicago's Grant Park Chorus, conducted by Christopher Bell, makes its a cappella recording debut with a CD of imaginative, moving, and sometimes whimsical works written between 1974 and 2005 by seven contemporary American composers.
Baayork Lee Directs A CHORUS LINE at Pittsburgh CLO, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2012
A Chorus Line, the powerful and emotion-filled musical about the trials and tribulations of forging a life in the theater, will play in Pittsburgh tonight, June 15 through June 24 at the Benedum Center. Directed and choreographed by original A Chorus Line cast member Baayork Lee, this bona fide Broadway hit features an incredible ensemble cast composed of exciting Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans.
A CHORUS LINE to Return to Pittsburgh CLO 6/15-24 - Directed by Baayork Lee
by James T Harding - Jun 8, 2012
A Chorus Line, the powerful and emotion-filled musical about the trials and tribulations of forging a life in the theater, will play in Pittsburgh June 15-24 at the Benedum Center. Directed and choreographed by original A Chorus Line cast member Baayork Lee, this bona fide Broadway hit features an incredible ensemble cast composed of exciting Broadway stars and Pittsburgh CLO veterans.
Photo Flash: Christopher Sutton et al. in BUDDY at Walnut Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012
Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Broadway's BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY. Directed and choreographed by Casey Hushion, the show opens tonight, May 23rd, and runs through July 15th on the WST Mainstage. Christopher Sutton (Buddy), says this is the first time in the history of the Walnut Street Theatre that the same actor has played the same role twice. Sutton plays opposite his wife Lyn Philistine as Maria Elena. See photos of the couple and the rest of the cast on stage below!
Photo Flash: Christopher Sutton et al. in BUDDY at Walnut Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012
Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Broadway's BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY. Directed and choreographed by Casey Hushion, the show began previews on May 15th and opens on May 23rd, running through July 15th on the WST Mainstage. Christopher Sutton (Buddy), says this is the first time in the history of the Walnut Street Theatre that the same actor has played the same role twice. Sutton plays opposite his wife Lyn Philistine as Maria Elena. See photos of the couple and the rest of the cast on stage below!
Christopher Sutton to Lead BUDDY at Walnut Street Theatre; Opens 5/23
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2012
Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 203rd season with an all-new production of Broadway's sensational BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Directed and choreographed by Casey Hushion, the rock n' roll explosion begins previews on May 15th, opens on May 23rd and runs through July 15th on the WST Mainstage.
Artists Rep's Allen Nause Plans to Retire in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 31, 2011
By the time Allen Nause retires in June 2013, he will have been at the helm of Artists Rep for 25 years, leading the theater by bringing Portland the newest and most challenging plays, featuring the highest caliber local theater artists, and creating a highly regarded mid-sized theater that attracts enthusiastic and dedicated theater audiences.
NYWIFT to Honor Martha Stewart, Claire Danes at 31st Annual Muse Awards
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 7, 2011
New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has supported the advancement of women in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years, will present their 31th annual Muse Awards at a gala luncheon to be held Wednesday, December 7th at the New York Hilton.
WST's 203 Season Opens With ASPECTS OF LOVE 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2011
Walnut Street Theatre began its landmark 203rd season with Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE. Directed by award-winning Director Bruce Lumpkin, this all-new production filled with passion, love and loss closes October 23rd on the WST Mainstage.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Transfers to West End, Opens 2 Feb!
by BWW - Sep 15, 2011
Jonathan Church's new production of Singin' in the Rain is to transfer to the Palace Theatre following its critically acclaimed, sell-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre. Church's production of Singin' in the Rain, with choreography by Andrew Wright, is based on the classic 1952 MGM film and produced in the West End by Stage Entertainment UK and Chichester Festival Theatre, and is booking at the Palace Theatre from 4 February 2012, initially through to 29 September 2012. The production will open on TUESDAY 15 FEBRUARY, with tickets on public sale from MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2011.
Photo Flash: Walnut Street Theatre's ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2011
Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 203rd season with Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE. Directed by award-winning Director Bruce Lumpkin, this all-new production filled with passion, love and loss begins previews on September 6th, opens on September 14th and runs through October 23rd on the WST Mainstage.
Photo Flash: First Look at Walnut Street Theatre's ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2011
Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 203rd season with Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE. Directed by award-winning Director Bruce Lumpkin, this all-new production filled with passion, love and loss begins previews on September 6th, opens on September 14th and runs through October 23rd on the WST Mainstage.
Alley Theatre Board Announces Five-Year Contracts with Gregory Boyd and Dean R. Gladden
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 20, 2011
Alley Theatre Board President Rob Reedy, the Managing Partner of Porter Hedges LLP, announced at today's Annual Board Meeting that Artistic Director Gregory Boyd and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden signed new five-year contracts with the Alley beginning fiscal year 2011-2012 and continuing through fiscal year 2015-2016.
JPAS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 9, 2011
Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) is thrilled to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Music by Richard Rodgers .
JPAS PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 21, 2011
Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) is thrilled to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Music by Richard Rodgers .
Sara Bareilles Performs At GRAMMY In The Schools Live Event 2/9
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 9, 2011
Members of theGRAMMY Jazz Ensembles, along with student alumni from GRAMMY Camp® and GRAMMY Signature Schools, with a special guest performance by GRAMMY nominee Sara Bareilles (Best Female Pop Vocal Performance) on Feb. 9, 2011, at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Calif.
Sara Bareilles Performs At GRAMMY In The Schools Live Event 2/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2011
Members of theGRAMMY Jazz Ensembles, along with student alumni from GRAMMY Camp® and GRAMMY Signature Schools, with a special guest performance by GRAMMY nominee Sara Bareilles (Best Female Pop Vocal Performance) on Feb. 9, 2011, at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Calif.