Andrew Lloyd Webber's reworked stage musical The Wizard of Oz is set to launch a North American tour in fall of 2013. After its run at the Ed Mirvish theatre in Toronto this December, The Wizard of Oz will take its entire cast across Canada and into the United States, hitting cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team of the revival of The Sound of Music.
Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Warner Bros. announced today that the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz will be fully restored and converted into 3D, as a part of the studio's 90th Anniversary celebration next year. The film is currently being restored and will be released on Blu-ray 3D in either September or October of next year.
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!
At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we have launched a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Check out what made news in our regional markets for the week of August 27!
On hiatus from the AMC smash hit Mad Men, Vincent Kartheiser comes to the Bay Area to lead a vibrant cast in San Jose Rep's world premiere of the Jonathan Marc Feldman drama The Death of the Novel, directed by Rick Lombardo.The cast also includes Vaishnavi Sharma (Sheba), Patrick Jones, Zarah Mahler and Amy Pietz. Pietz is well-known to TV audiences for her roles in The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Burn Notice, Nip/Tuck, The Closer and Private Practice.
At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we launched a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Read on for our most-read features, interviews, breaking news and more for the week of August 20!
On hiatus from the AMC smash hit Mad Men, Vincent Kartheiser comes to the Bay Area to lead a vibrant cast in San Jose Rep's world premiere of the Jonathan Marc Feldman drama The Death of the Novel, directed by Rick Lombardo.The cast also includes Vaishnavi Sharma (Sheba), Patrick Jones, Zarah Mahler and Amy Pietz. Pietz is well-known to TV audiences for her roles in The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Burn Notice, Nip/Tuck, The Closer and Private Practice.
At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content from all corners of the globe. Our regional contributors do an amazing job each day of bringing you the latest theater news in their cities and countries and to acknowledge this, we are launching a new weekly column called 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Below you'll find a list of the most-read stories in our over 130 (and counting!) regional markets. 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!
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Oklahoma!' at Lyric Opera, 'Assassins,' Lake County shows like 'Sweeney Todd,' summer musical theater camps, summer show extensions, 'Bunheads' and more!
The official debut trailer for Disney's fantastical adventure OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL has been released. The film follows the origins of L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz'. Get a first look below!
Whidbey Children's Theater has announced the 2012-2013 production slate, the "Season of Magic and Enchantment."
"All of our productions across the age groups this year celebrate the enthralling worlds of fantasy and sorcery," WCT Artistic Director Rose Woods said. "In addition, each of our shows reveals the special heart, soul, and spirit of the very real people at the core of each of these magic tales and enchanted worlds."
PCPA Theaterfest's upcoming 49th Season features a vibrant assortment of theatrical experiences, from established family favorites to the newest prize-winning plays and musicals. The 2012-13 season marks another bevy of comedies, dramas and literary classics, with some special innovations and renovations, from the Central Coast's resident professional theatre.
As the Windham Theatre Guild (WTG) celebrates 10 years at the Burton Leavitt Theatre, we have made some changes to this year's schedule. Our Main Stage Season of six shows continues, but all non-musical productions have a new two-weekend schedule. This new schedule allows us to add two SpecialStage Events to our line-up this year. As always, you can save money by purchasing a subscription now. You can get just the Main Stage Season of six shows, you can add the SpecialStage Events and see all eight shows or you can purchase a flex pass and see any four of the eight shows. Single ticket prices have increased by $1 this year; place your order now to save. If you have any questions, please call or email us.
'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, book by John Kane, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, directed by Jonah Hagans, will be presented on Tokyo International Players' mainstage tonight, May 17 through May 20.
American Theater Company today announced Season 28, which kicks off with two American classics in rotating repertory - The Catholic Repertory: Doubt & Agnes of God - featuring Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai; and a Chicago holiday repertory - The Radio Repertory: The Wizard of Oz & It's a Wonderful Life - directed by ATC Artistic Associate Jason W. Gerace.
E! Entertainment is delivering on its promise to expand into scripted programming with the announcement of the network's first slate of projects in active development.
'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum, book by John Kane, music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, directed by Jonah Hagans, will be presented on TIP's mainstage May 17-20. TIP has also announced several upcoming performances and the program for its 2012-2013 season.
According to a report by the Toronto Star, TV series Road to Avonlea star Cedric Smith will likely play the Wizard in Mirvish and Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz.
The Pacific Symphony launches an exciting 2012-13 Pops season starring big-name guest artists, spectacular shows and some of the most treasured songs and genres of our time. From the "Empress of Soul," Gladys Knight, to Broadway showstoppers, the "Wicked Divas.'
The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) is announcing the 2012-13 season. 'FIND YOUR STAGE' is the new tagline and programming approach used to describe the upcoming season.
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ is slated to have its North American premiere in Toronto in 2013.
The 2012-2013 Mirvish Production season announcement took place this morning, and features the World Premiere of Jason Robert Brown's Honeymoon in Vegas, an all-Canadian cast for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's The Wizard of Oz and the smash-hit Book of Mormon. Members of the media, subscribers and eager theatre lovers filled the Ed Mirvish Theatre to hear the announcement, which also included La Cage Aux Folles, Sister Act and Backbeat plus the pre-Broadway run of Flashdance and the directorial debut of Colm Wilkinson in Bloodless.
Swept from Kansas to the Emerald City of Seattle & making her way to the Great White Way, Page2Stage Entertainment Introduces Sarah May Shaffer as Dorothy Gale in a new Musical of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Swept from Kansas to the Emerald City of Seattle & making her way to the Great White Way, Page2Stage Entertainment Introduces Sarah May Shaffer as Dorothy Gale in a new Musical of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Swept from Kansas to the Emerald City of Seattle & making her way to the Great White Way, Page2Stage Entertainment Introduces Sarah May Shaffer as Dorothy Gale in a new Musical of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
There's lots of news (and potential news) for Andrew Lloyd Webber fans on both sides of the pond this morning, with news reports coming out of both Variety and the UK Express.
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