Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, Eva Peron was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, Evita creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to present the award-winning worldwide smash-hit musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Cadillac Palace Theatre March 23 - April 4, 2010. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.
Tom Viertel, Chairman of the Board of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, has announced that Stephen Sondheim will present Harold Prince with the organization's Monte Cristo Award at a gala benefit on Monday, April 5, 2010 at Bridgewaters (11 Fulton Street, NYC).
Enjoy a rare behind the scenes glimpse at the inspiration for some of Broadway's greatest hits with Kevin Moore Presents Score-by-Score: An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre on April 7, 2010.
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
Arkansas Repertory Theatre (The Rep), the state's largest professional nonprofit theatre, is proud to announce its 35th MainStage Season. Musicals, comedies, timeless classics and social dramas combine to form a season that exemplifies The Rep's mission of producing diverse work of the highest artistic standards for its Arkansas audience.
eadeline.com's Mike Fleming is reporting that singer Ricky Martin has signed on as the role of 'Che' in the upcoming Broadway revival of 'Evita' to be helmed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice slated for 2011-2012.
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010, and New Line has announced a web video contest in connection with the show.
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010.
von 23. November bis 12. Dezember wird Andrew Lloyd Webbers Meisterwerk 'Evita' im Deutschen Theater zu erleben sein . Seit 2008 feiert die aktuelle Inszenierung von Bill Kenwright - in Kooperation mit Andrew Lloyd Webber - große Erfolge in Großbritannien. Neben einer hochkaratigen Besetzung mit Stars aus dem Londoner West End und einem exzellenten Orchester besticht die herausragende Inszenierung mit einer stilvoll aufwendigen Ausstattung. „Eine Produktion", so der einhellige Tenor der britischen Presse, „die so leidenschaftlich und mitreißend emotional wie spektakular ist"
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Christopher Timothy and Louise English join David Essex in the cast of All the Fun of the Fair which previews from 20 April at London's Garrick Theatre, with press night on 28 April and is running until 5 September 2010.
QCTC is looking to add to the current cast for Evita two additional male actors to be part of the ensemble.
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Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010, and New Line has announced a web video contest in connection with the show.
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2010-11 performance season. The ambitious schedule features a theater season with six productions, the Target® World Music and Dance Series with seven productions, two community partnerships, and the annual Flint Hills International Children's Festival.
David Byrne's latest project 'Here Lies Love' is a "song cycle" of 22 songs about the life and upbringing of the former first lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. 'Here Lies Love' is a disco opera with such artists as Cyndi Lauper, Tori Amos, Natalie Merchant and Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine lending their vocal talents.
the last fourteen years, Way Off Broadway has been operating one of the most popular Children's Theatre Summer Camp programs in the area. As more and more young people are becoming interested in performing and learning about live theatre, it has become paramount for parents to find the right theatre education program that fits their child's needs. Beginning on Saturday morning, March 6th, Way Off Broadway will begin its registration for the 2010 Children's Theatre Summer Camp.
Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse, Michael Grandage, today announced new details surrounding the new Donmar season through until February 2011 including. Casting has been announced for Polar Bears; David Leveaux has been pronounced director of Simon Gray's The Late Middle Class; von Kleist's The Prince of Homburg has been added to the season; new events in celebration of Sondheim's 80th birthday - in addition to the production of Passion - have been revealed; and Michael Grandage has been confirmed to direct Derek Jacobi in King Lear.
The Donmar's Artistic Director Michael Grandage has announced the new Donmar season through until February 2011, including full casting for Mark Haddon's Polar Bears, The Late Middle Classes, The Prince Of Homburg, Elena Roger in Passion, and Derek Jacobi in King Lear.
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra today announced its programs for the 2010-11 season of classical, Best of ..., pops and family concerts.
The Active Theater Company proudly presents ROMANCE/ROMANCE, with Book & Lyrics by Barry Harman, and Music by Keith Hermann.
AMERICAN IDIOT will begin previews on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the ST. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street). The marquee is currently on it's way up!
Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, who co-starred on Broadway in the original Evita in 1979, will bring their touring concert act, 'An Evening,' to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto from February 9 - February 14, 2010.
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