Hennepin's 2012/13 Broadway Season Flexible Ticket Packages Go On Sale Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 14, 2012
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that flexible ticket packages including productions from the 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, August 15 at 10 a.m. Shear Madness and Monty Python's Spamalot have been added as season specials as well as Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida, a co-production in partnership with Theater Latte Da. Aida, directed by the acclaimed Peter Rothstein, which runs January 3-27, 2013 at the Pantages Theatre. Shear Madness will be at the Pantages, February 27-March 17, 2013 and Spamalot at the Orpheum Theatre, March 15-16, 2013.
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 8/13
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 13, 2012
Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 8/12/2012.
National Theatre Live to Broadcast THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Beg. Sept 6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2012
National Theatre Live begins its fourth season with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on Mark Haddon's beloved and award winning novel, adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens. Marianne Elliott (War Horse) directs this richly theatrical exploration of Haddon's touching and bleakly humorous story. The production will be broadcast throughout the US, beginning September 6, 2012.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 8, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Aug 8, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. The BIC preview concert in Millennium Park, concerts by Barbra Streisand, Olivia N-J and Levi Kreis, 'Man Of La Mancha,' 'Dreamgirls,' 'A Class Act' and so much more!
STAGE TUBE: WAR HORSE's 'Joey' Visits Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
by Stage Tube - Aug 7, 2012
On Saturday, August 4, 2012, Civic Center Members in Des Moines were treated to an exclusive visit from 'Joey,' the star of WAR HORSE. More than 125 were in line at 6 a.m. to take advantage of early purchasing and watched 'Joey' make several appearances to cheering crowds. Watch the videos below!
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 8/6
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 6, 2012
Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 8/5/2012.
Cyndi Lauper & KINKY BOOTS Cast to Perform at Millenium Park Concert Series Tonight, 8/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2012
Broadway In Chicago's Concert moves to Millennium Park this summer. The FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT will take place tonight, August 6, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. at the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. Hosted by ABC-7's Janet Davies, star of 190 NORTH, the concert will feature performances by the iconic rock legend Cyndi Lauper with members of the cast from the pre-Broadway world premiere of her new musical KINKY BOOTS, Joey from War Horse and Cathy Rigby as PETER PAN.
ONCE, EVITA Among 11 Broadway Shows in Denver Center Attractions' 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2012
Denver Center Attractions announces an extended season featuring hits straight from Broadway for 2013/14. New this year, the season includes increased payment plan options. For as low as eight payments of $35.63, subscribers will see all 11 shows featuring Tony Award-winning shows such as the 2012 Best Musical ONCE, War Horse, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, EVITA, Million Dollar Quartet and, launching the national tour in Denver, Peter and the Starcatcher- winner of five Tony Awards, the most of any play in 2012.
Photo Flash: Cast of WAR HORSE Visits the Olympic Park
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2012
Joey from the National Theatre's acclaimed production of War Horse appeared on stage at the Olympic Park to salute Team GB and the world's athletes. Led by Captain Nicholls (Alex Avery), Joey reared in salute to the crowd at Park Live, which included Zara Phillips who along with her team later won silver in the equestrian events in Greenwich. Check out photos from the visit below!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 1, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Aug 1, 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. Cyndi Lauper and 'Kinky Boots' for free, Darren Criss and Team StarKid, 'Little Shop,' lots of 'Legally Blonde,' a 'Rocky Horror' book and much, much more!
Paul Chequer and Mark Quartley to Lead PRIVATE PEACEFUL at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 31, 2012
Paul Chequer and Mark Quartley will share the title role in Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful which will have a strictly limited run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 18 - 29 September 2012. Directed and adapted for the stage by Simon Reade, award-winning children's author Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful has designs by Bill Talbot and sound by Jason Barnes.
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 7/30
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 30, 2012
Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 7/29/2012.
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 7/23
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 23, 2012
Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 7/22/2012.
Photo Flash: Michael McKean, Annette O'Toole and More Visit WAR HORSE at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2012
Producers Bob Boyett and the National Theatre of Great Britain present the U.S. tour of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, WAR HORSE, which launched at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on June 14 and continues through next Saturday, July 29. Michael McKean (Gore Vidal's The Best Man on Broadway), Annette O'Toole, and Annette's daughter Nell Geisslinger recently visited with Joey after the show. Check out a photo of the group below!