Tickets to Remaining Broadway in Orlando Shows Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2015
=Individual tickets for PIPPIN, ANYTHING GOES and I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE will go on sale Friday, February 13, at 10 a.m., joining MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - already on sale - to complete the FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando season.
Tickets to PIPPIN National Tour at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Sale 2/15
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2015
PIPPIN takes the stage at Atlanta's Fox Theatre from May 5-10 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 series. Tickets go on sale February 15. Tickets start at $33 and are available by visiting foxtheatre.org/pippin, calling 1-855-285-8499 or visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). Group orders of 10 or more may by placed by calling 404-881-2000.
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Announces 2014 Nominees, Special Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2014 (Dec. 1, 2013 - Nov. 30, 2014). The 46th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Beyond the Stars Palace, 417 N. Brand Boulevard in Glendale.
BWW Reviews: Chris Gibson's Best of 2014 in St. Louis
by Chris Gibson - Jan 16, 2015
I thought it was time to start compiling my best of 2014 since this past year was such an exceptional time for theatre in St. Louis. Although we lost the wonderful contributions of the now defunct HotCity Theatre, there are still new companies starting up and producing quality productions in our region. HotCity will certainly be missed, but when one door closes it always seems like another one opens, and that's a good thing to remember.
2014 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Winners Announced - CJ Pawlikowski, Brittney Mack & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 15, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Phoenix winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
BWW Flashback: Tony-Winning Revival of PIPPIN Wraps Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 4, 2015
Broadway's high-flying, death-defying Tony Award winning hit musical Pippin takes down the Broadway big top today, Sunday, January 4, 2015 after 709 performances and 37 previews. The Pippin national tour is now playing in cities across the US and future productions are planned for London, Australia and Amsterdam. In honor of it's closing, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the revival's Broadway run below!
InDepth InterView: InReview 2014 - All The Year's Top Conversations
by Pat Cerasaro - Dec 31, 2014
2014 was a banner year for BroadwayWorld's most popular and most expansive interview series, InDepth InterViews, and we celebrate the closing of the calender with a look back at the most memorable entries from this year with some of my personal comments on the conversations themselves. Participants include: Elaine Stritch, Kevin Spacey, James Earl Jones, Lea Michele, Vanessa Williams, Jane Lynch, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Tracey Ullman, Stephen Schwartz, Lena Hall, Randy Graff, Kelli O'Hara and many more!
2014 South African Theatre Retrospectives: The Plays - Part 1
by David Fick - Dec 29, 2014
As 2014 speeds along to its final curtain, it is once again time to reflect on some of the theatrical highlights on South Africa's stages over the past 12 months. First up, we have six of the best plays seen in theatres around the country this year.
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
2014 Flashback: This Year Backstage with Richard Ridge
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 1, 2015
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge has moderated some fascinating discussions throughout 2014, including interviews with dynamic, best-friend duo Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, leading ladies Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Estelle Parsons, Vanessa Redgrave, and more. Scroll down for links and stills from this year's interviews!
Photo Flash: Brenda Braxton, Chester Gregory, Gabriela Garcia and Lee Summers Attend 2014 Holiday Jazz & Toy Drive
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2014
On Monday, Dec 15th 2014 over a 100 artists, musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs gathered in Harlem for Shaun Derik's annual Holiday Jazz and Toy Drive (Shaun Derik's GOOD Night). Shaun Derik is a nationally acclaimed youth empowerment speaker. His clients include the Ohio and Mississippi Departments of Education, National Police Activities League, Pride, FBLA and Big Brothers Big Sister of New York. Shaun Derik's GOOD parties feature live jazz musicians, Broadway performers, an in-house chef as guests come together to benefit a specific cause. This year's cause: Toys for Inner City Children. Scroll down for photos from the event!
BWW Reviews: Magical PIPPIN at the Peabody Opera House
by Chris Gibson - Dec 13, 2014
Combining acrobatics with choreography (by Chet Walker) that recalls Bob Fosse's original work on the show, the current touring company of PIPPIN(book by Roger O. Hirson with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz) at the Peabody Opera House provides quite an enjoyable spectacle. There's a circus-like quality (courtesy of Gypsy Singer) to this presentation that's unexpected, and even a bit magical, making it more suitable for the younger set than some versions, even though most of its sexier elements are still firmly intact. It's certainly well worthy of your time and attention.
STAGE TUBE: Watch the Winning Numbers from GYPSY OF THE YEAR, Featuring the Casts of THE LION KING & PIPPIN!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2014
The 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year raised a record-breaking $5,229,611 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, thanks to six weeks of fundraising by 64 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies. The grand total was announced Tuesday, December 9, 2014, by special guests Hugh Jackman, Nathan Lane and Judith Lightafter two stellar performances of original dances, songs and skits by more than 200 'gypsies' from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Below, we bring you the winning numbers from the casts of THE LION KING and PIPPIN!
Photo Coverage: Original Cast of THE WIZ, THE RIVER's Hugh Jackman, Stars of HEDWIG & More Perform in BC/EFA's GYPSY OF THE YEAR
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Dec 10, 2014
The 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year raised a record-breaking $5,229,611 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, thanks to six weeks of fundraising by 64 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies. The grand total was announced Tuesday, December 9, 2014, by special guests Hugh Jackman, Nathan Lane and Judith Light after two stellar performances of original dances, songs and skits by more than 200 'gypsies' from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Scroll down for photos from the event!