TV Exclusive: Jason Gotay Sings from Jonathan Reid Gealt's HERE FOR YOU Album
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2013
A host of Broadway stars have gathered to record the music of Jonathan Reid Gealt for an album to benefit Broadway Impact, to be released on April 30, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a sneak peek of Jason Gotay singing 'My Baby' from the new album. Check it out below!
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 17th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 17, 2013
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'American Idiot' pays a visit, Circle's 'Death Takes A Holiday,' Porchlight's 'Pal Joey,' TMTC's 'Pajama Game,' plus a piano show, two children's shows, Seth Rudetsky and more, including an unbelievable roundup of current shows!
2013-2014 New Broadway Philadelphia Season Announced
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2013
The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization today announced the brand new Broadway Philadelphia, featuring a spectacular lineup of Broadway's most popular touring stage musicals arriving for the 2013-14 season.
DOCTOR WHO's Alex Kingston to Join Kenneth Branagh in MACBETH at Manchester
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2013
According to the Daily Mail, Alex Kingston (Doctor Who) will play the role of 'Lady Macbeth' opposite Kenneth Branagh in the 2013 Manchester International Festival production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, beginning July 5. Rehearsals start next month. Directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, this interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy will unfold within the walls of an intimate deconsecrated Manchester Church.
Celebrate Ontario Donates $1 Million to 2013 Stratford Festival
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2013
The Stratford Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of the provincial government through Celebrate Ontario, which has just announced funding of more than $1 million to support the 2013 season's productions of The Merchant of Venice, Fiddler on the Roof and Tommy.
New Line Theatre's 2013 College Scholarship Announced
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 5, 2013
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' now in its 22nd season of provocative, alternative musical theatre, is accepting applications for its 2013 musical theatre scholarship. Each year, the New Line Theatre Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to one St. Louis metro area high school senior who shows the potential to make outstanding artistic contributions in the American musical theatre. This scholarship is available only to high school seniors planning to study musical theatre in college (it does not require majoring in musical theatre). There are no restrictions on the use of these funds. The 2013 scholarship will be $1,000, and is funded by contributions from New Line supporters. Judith Newmark, theatre critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, selects the winner of the scholarship each year. The deadline is April 30.
Drew Gasparini's I COULD USE A DRINK Album, Featuring Jeremy Jordan, Jennifer Damiano and More, Set for 4/23 Release
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 5, 2013
Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, "Smash"), Jennifer Damiano (Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark, Next To Normal), Justin Guarini ("American Idol"), Caissie Levy (Ghost) and many more of Broadway's brightest talents appear on Drew Gasparini's music theatre album "I Could Use a Drink" set for release by Broadway Records on April 23, 2013.
Tickets on Sale Today for FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, Opens Sept 30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2013
Tickets go on sale today for the world premiere of new stage musical From Here to Eternity. The show will preview at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 30th September with Press Night on 23rd October 2013. Tickets can be bought from FromHereToEternityTheMusical.com or by calling box office on 020 7379 5399.
The McCallum Theatre Announces Its Star-Studded 2013-14 Season
by David Green - Apr 2, 2013
The McCallum Theatre announced today its new lineup of world-class entertainment scheduled for the 2013-2014 season with Tony Award-winning musicals and plays, legendary performers, beloved singers, Desert favorites, and international artistry all part of a very full and exciting roster. Subscriptions go on sale on Monday, April 8th at 8am for the Rabobank Broadway Blockbuster Series, Broadway and Beyond Series, Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum Series, Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel Series, as well as a Create-Your-Own Series which allows patrons to mix, match, and program a full season of entertainment tailored to their own individual tastes.
2013-2014 Broadway Season Renewals and Season Tickets are On Sale Now at Casa Manana
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 25, 2013
President and Executive Producer Wally Jones is excited to announce the 2013-2014 Broadway season at Casa Mañana. "We are thrilled to celebrate our 55th season under the dome with a diverse collection of locally produced Broadway shows for our loyal Casa Mañana family," says Jones. Broadway season renewals and new season ticket packages are on sale now.
SONGBIRDS... SONGS FROM THE HEART Concert Benefits British Heart Foundation Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2013
The Award Winning Battersea Barge (www.batterseabarge.com) plays host to a unique and intimate gig to raise vital funds for The British Heart Foundation; The charity that one of our Songbirds, Emma Hatton, is running the London marathon for in April. The concert will take place tonight, 24th March 2013. 7:30pm (doors open at 6:45pm).
PlayhouseSquare Announces New 2013-2014 KeyBank Broadway Series
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 20, 2013
PlayhouseSquare revealed its 2013-2014 KeyBank Broadway Series yesterday evening in the State Theatre. The exciting seven-show Series was announced by Senior Vice President of Theater Operations, Gina Vernaci, and the evening was capped off with a special performance from Anne Brummel, star of the 2nd North American Tour of Wicked, which will be delighting Cleveland audiences once again with its return in December of 2013.
Broadway In Chicago 2013 Fall Season Goes On Sale This Friday
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 18, 2013
Broadway In Chicago has announced the upcoming 2013 fall season line-up. Broadway In Chicago's 2013 fall season will include BUDDY, FLASHDANCE, TO MASTER THE ART, EVITA, ONCE and ELF. The 2013 fall off-season specials include Emerald City Theatre's production of THE CAT IN THE HAT, WE WILL ROCK YOU and the return of Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED.
Mandy Patinkin to Headline Long Wharf Theatre's 6/7 Gala
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 18, 2013
Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, will bring his critically acclaimed theatre concert to Long Wharf Theatre for one performance only at on Friday, June 7, 2013 on the Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Mainstage Theatre.
SONGBIRDS... SONGS FROM THE HEART Concert to Benefit British Heart Foundation, March 24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2013
The Award Winning Battersea Barge (www.batterseabarge.com) plays host to a unique and intimate gig to raise vital funds for The British Heart Foundation; The charity that one of our Songbirds, Emma Hatton, is running the London marathon for in April. The concert will take place 24th March 2013. 7:30pm (doors open at 6:45pm).
BLUE MAN GROUP Named Sixth Show in Broadway in Miami 2013-14 Season at Arsht Center, 5/13-18
by Samantha Vega - Mar 8, 2013
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America, together with NETworks Presentations, LLC and Blue Man Productions have announced that a new theatrical touring production of BLUE MAN GROUP will play at the Ziff Ballet Opera House of the Adrienne Arsht Center from May 13-18, 2014 as part of the six-show Broadway in Miami 2013-2014 subscription package.This engagement is an exciting new addition to the 2013-2014 Broadway in Miami subscription season presented by Florida Theatrical Association, Broadway Across America and the Adrienne Arsht Center.
SIDE SHOW & More Set for Kennedy Center's 2013-14 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2013
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2013-2014 theater season. Reaching hundreds of thousands of audience members annually, the theater season features a new Kennedy Center re-imagining of Henry Krieger and Bill Russell's Side Show, in association with La Jolla Playhouse with revisions by Krieger and Russell and direction by Academy Award winning director Bill Condon; touring productions of Sister Act, Elf, Flashdance – The Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher, An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, and Disney's The Lion King; and an international theater festival highlighting renowned companies from around the world. The season will also bring the seventh season of Barbara Cook's Spotlight series, individually showcasing five Broadway performers in a cabaret setting. Committed to arts education, creation of new works, and community and national involvement, the Center also hosts the 12th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival and the 46th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH Comes to San Diego Civic Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2013
After a highly successful bout on Broadway, Mike Tyson announced that he would take his acclaimed one-man show, 'Mike Tyson: UNDISPUTED TRUTH,' on a national tour. Helmed by renowned director Spike Lee and producer James L. Nederlander, the tour began in February 2013 and appears at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, March 5, 2013.