2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards Update - Jordan Donica, Anabelle Smith Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Columbus Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards Update - Esau Pritchett, Pat Miller Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
2015 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Update - Nicholas Dantes, Roy J. Brown Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 4, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Chicago Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
FUNNY GIRL, Starring Sheridan Smith, Opens Tonight at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2015
FUNNY GIRL returns to the London stage for the first time since its 1966 premiere. The sold-out run, led by Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress Sheridan Smith as 'Fanny Brice', will play through March 5, 2016 before transferring to the Savoy Theatre in the West End from 9 April. The multi award-winning Michael Mayer directs both productions; the first opens tonight 2 December 2015.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Stages First Revival of THE GOLDEN BRIDE in 70 Years, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2015
Now entering its 101st season, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will present the first contemporary revival of the lost Yiddish American operetta classic THE GOLDEN BRIDE (Di Goldene Kale). Featuring a cast of 20 and an orchestra of 14, this rare glimpse back into musical theater history begins previews tonight, December 2, as part of NYTF's inaugural year in residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage [MJH]. The production marks the first long-running, full-scale production hosted at the Museum's 375-seat Edmond J. Safra Hall, which will be specially transformed for this ambitious event. Opening night is slated for Wednesday, December 9.
First Off-Broadway Revival of THE GOLDEN BRIDE Begins Performances This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2015
Now entering its 101st season, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will present the first contemporary revival of the lost Yiddish American operetta THE GOLDEN BRIDE (Di Goldene Kale). Featuring a cast of 20 and an orchestra of 14, this rare glimpse back into musical theater history begins previews December 2 as part of NYTF's inaugural year in residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage [MJH]. The production marks the first long-running, full-scale production hosted at the Museum's 375-seat Edmond J. Safra Hall, which will be specially transformed for this ambitious event. Opening night is slated for Wednesday, December 9.
2015 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards Update 11/27 - Adam Minton, Billie Wildrick Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Seattle Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
2015 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards Update 11/27 - Justin Boyd, Andrew Strong Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Nashville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
2015 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards Update 11/27 - Niko Touros, Sean King Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 27, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Long Island Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
Paper Mill's A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2015
Paper Mill Playhouse's holiday show, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, based on the popular 1983 film, has a book by Joseph Robinette with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL will be directed by Brandon Ivie and choreographed by Mara Newbery Greer. A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, November 25, 2015, through January 3, 2016. The official press opening night is Sunday, November 29, at 7:00pm.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Host Gala Performance of THE GOLDEN BRIDE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2015
Now entering its 101st season, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will honor David S. and Sylvia Steiner (joint lead producers on Golda's Balcony starring Tovah Feldshuh for Broadway and Film) at a Gala performance of the lost 1923 Yiddish American Operetta classic THE GOLDEN BRIDE on December 8 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
GIVING THANKS: What Are You Grateful For in 2015?
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 23, 2015
Once again, it's that time of year: a period of reflection and introspection that gives us all the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude for the things in our lives that have meant the most to us in 2015. We reached out to members of our theater community, to inquire about that which they are thankful for and we got some very heartfelt, considered romances that, leavened by the humor injected from some of our favorite people, gives us added insight into the psyche of the artistic and creative-minded people who make theatrical magic every day…
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 11th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 11, 2015
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BWW Chicago Award nominations are out and voting is open! Broadway In Chicago is bringing us five musicals for the holidays, and the Goodman, House, Barrel Of Monkeys and Mercury theaters are bringing us their perennials. Plus some future shows, and two Sherlock Holmes musicals!
The Phoenix Theatre Presents A VERY PHOENIX CHRISTMAS
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 9, 2015
Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the premiere of A Very Phoenix Xmas X: O Come, Let Us Adore Us opening November 27, 2015 on the Steve and Livia Russell Stage. This production runs through December 20, with Bryan Fonseca serving as director.