Review Roundup: Disney's NEWSIES on Tour
by Review Roundups - Dec 14, 2014
The North American tour of Disney's NEWSIES opened earlier this year in Philadelphia. The Tony Award-winning smash hit musical will play 25 cities over 43 weeks, with more to be announced. The musical just landed in Chicago, and BWW's rounded up the reviews so far...
NYMF'S NEXT BROADWAY SENSATION 2014 Finalists Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2014
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced finalists for the 2014 NYMF'S NEXT BROADWAY SENSATION competition. The first two rounds of competition were held Friday and Saturday at New World Stages.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top Cabaret Picks for December 8-14 Featuring Daniel Reichard, Abigail Shapiro, and More!
by Louisa Brady - Dec 7, 2014
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Andrew Lippa's A Little Princess in Concert, Ewalt & Walker's Holiday Pajamboree, Singing Cyndi Lauper: 54 Just Wants to Have Fun, Daniel Reichard's Decked Out Holiday Party, and The Stephen Schwartz-athon.
2014 NYMF'S NEXT BROADWAY SENSATION Competition Returns Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2014
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced details for the 2014 NYMF'S NEXT BROADWAY SENSATION competition. A perennial fan-favorite, the competition will return in December with an impressive new list of celebrity mentors.
Tickets to NEWSIES at Majestic Theatre On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions and North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio announced that tickets for the highly anticipated San Antonio engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m., today, December 5. The Tony® Award-winning production will play 8 performances at the Majestic Theatre May 12-17, 2015.
Tickets to NEWSIES at Majestic Theatre On Sale 12/5
by Anna Bencivengo - Dec 1, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions and North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated San Antonio engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m., Friday, December 5. The Tony® Award-winning production will play 8 performances at the Majestic Theatre May 12-17, 2015.
Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan-Led THE LAST FIVE YEARS Movie to Hit Theaters, VOD on Feb 13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014
RADiUS has just announced that it will premiere THE LAST 5 YEARS, Richard LaGravenese's (BEHIND THE CANDELABRA) big screen adaptation of the 2002 Off-Broadway musical by Tony Award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, in theaters and on VOD on February 13, 2014. Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan ('Smash') star in LaGravenese's highly anticipated film.
THE LAST 5 YEARS will celebrate its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 7th at 8:30PM at the Ryerson Theater.
Tickets to Disney's NEWSIES at the Dr. Phillips Center On Sale Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and Florida Theatrical Association announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Orlando engagement of Disney's NEWSIES will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m. as part of the FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando series. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Dr. Phillips Center on January 27 for a limited one-week engagement through February 1.
TV: Seize the Day and Watch Highlights of NEWSIES on Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 19, 2014
During the 2014-15 season, the Tony Award®-winning 'critics pick' will play 25 cities over 43 weeks; additional cities will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit NewsiesTheMusical.com/Tour. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights of the newsies in action!
A&E's DUCK DYNASTY Family to Hunt the Vegas Strip in New Musical
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2014
The New York Times writes that DUCK DYNASTY's Robertson family will be portrayed on the Las Vegas stage in a new, 90-minute production THE DUCK COMMANDER FAMILY MUSICAL. The show is eyeing a February 2015 opening at the Rio Hotel and Casino and features score by composer Steven Morris, book by Asa Somers and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies).
Shapiro Sisters and Friends Concert Benefits the 12.14 Foundation Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2014
Abigail Shapiro, currently playing the lead role in Liberty: A Monumental New Musical and Milly Shapiro, a Tony Award Honoree/Grammy Award nominee for her work in the lead role of Matilda the Musical, known jointly as The Shapiro Sisters, will headline the 12.14 Foundation's Benefit Concert tonight, November 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM.
ON THE TOWN Broadway Revival to Record Two-Disc Cast Album
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 3, 2014
The new Broadway revival of ON THE TOWN will be recorded today, November 3, for a two-disc cast album to be released by PS Classics. ON THE TOWN, which features a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Leonard Bernstein, and is based on an idea by Jerome Robbins, is currently running at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036).
Alan Menken and Jack Feldman Write New Song for NEWSIES National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2014
Tonight, the North American tour of Broadway's Tony® Award-winning smash hit musical, NEWSIES opens in Philadelphia. During its first year of touring in the 2014-15 season, the production will play 25 cities, over 43 weeks. Now according to Variety, the tour will feature a brand new song for 'Crutchie' from songwriting team Alan Menken and Jack Feldman. The duo created the song, titled 'Letter from the Refuge,' when Disney Theatrical Productions' Thomas Schumacher challenged them to add another tune as a part of the American Theater Wing series 'Working in the Theater.'
Shapiro Sisters and Friends Concert to Benefit the 12.14 Foundation
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2014
Abigail Shapiro, currently playing the lead role in Liberty: A Monumental New Musical and Milly Shapiro, a Tony Award Honoree/Grammy Award nominee for her work in the lead role of Matilda the Musical, known jointly as The Shapiro Sisters, will headline the 12.14 Foundation's Benefit Concert on November 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM.
Ghostlight Releases BEAUTIFUL, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Album Commentaries
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2014
Ghostlight Records has announced the launch of the new series 'Ghostlight Shines On...' presenting exclusive audio commentary on some of its major recordings from Broadway and beyond. The series currently features commentary for two hit albums the label released in 2014: the Broadway smash Beautiful - The Carole King Musical and the beloved score for The Bridges of Madison County, which won 2014 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Orchestrations.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Sets 2014-15 Know The Show Before You Go Program Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2014
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the 2014-2015 Know The Show Before You Go program schedule for the 2014-2015 PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh Series. Hosted by Christopher Rawson, senior theater critic for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and KDKA-TV, this program allows patrons to gain deeper insight on each production that graces the Pittsburgh stage this Broadway season. PNC Broadway across America-Pittsburgh is a presentation of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Broadway Across America and Pittsburgh Symphony.
Review Roundup: AMAZING GRACE in Chicago- All the Reviews!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 22, 2014
Broadway In Chicago opened the the world premiere of AMAZING GRACE last night, the new musical with music and lyrics by Christopher Smith and a book by Christopher Smith and Arthur Giron, directed by Gabriel Barre (Andrew Lippas' The Wild Party) and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies).
Meet the Company of Broadway's ON THE TOWN- Opens at the Lyric Theatre Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2014
The new Broadway revival of On The Town, directed by John Rando (Tony Award for Urinetown) and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Emmy Award winner for 'Smash') officially opens tonight, Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036). BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know the talented cast of Broadway's latest revival. Meet the company below!