THE ILLUSIONISTS to Bring Magic to the Kennedy Center, 1/6-11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2014
The Kennedy Center presents The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible in the Kennedy Center Opera House from January 6-11, 2015. Direct from Broadway, the production comes to the Kennedy Center as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and MagicSpace Entertainment, the production is conceived by Simon Painter. The show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward, and creative director Jim Millan. The press opening night is Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Yellow Sound Label to Release Alysha Umphress & Jeff Blumenkrantz's 'I've Been Played' in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2014
I've Been Played: Alysha Umphress Swings Jeff Blumenkrantz will be released on Yellow Sound Label in January 2015, featuring the vocals of Alysha Umphress, currently starring in the new Broadway revival of ON THE TOWN, and original jazz songs and arrangements by Tony Award-nominated composer and performer Jeff Blumenkrantz. Produced by Jeff Blumenkrantz and Michael Croiter, the album will be available via Amazon and iTunes beginning January 6, 2015. It is now available for pre-order at ?Amazon.com.
ONCE National Tour Coming to Bass Performance Hall in February 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2014
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play Bass Performance Hall for a limited engagement February 18-22. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 21. The show is presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth.
ONCE National Tour Coming to Bass Concert Hall in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the Bass Concert Hall for a limited engagement from February 24 - March 1
MAMMA MIA! Returning to the Majestic Theatre in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2014
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Majestic Theatre for eight performances, June 9-14, 2015. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, October 31.
Tickets to ONCE at Saenger Theatre On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2014
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play at the Saenger Theatre for a limited engagement beginning March 17 - 22. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, ONCE is a part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2014 - 2015 season.
MAMMA MIA! National Tour to Play Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in February 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 20, 2014
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, return to Milwaukee in February 2015. Performances begin on February 20 and run through February 22 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 24 at 12:00 pm at the Marcus Center Box Office. This weekend engagement is a special addition to the BMO Harris Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center series.
Tickets to ONCE at Saenger Theatre On Sale 10/24
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 17, 2014
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play at the Saenger Theatre for a limited engagement beginning March 17 - 22. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, ONCE is a part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2014 - 2015 season.
John Waters to Host Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honoring Margo Lion
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 16, 2014
The Vineyard Theatre today announced that their 2015 Gala will honor Tony Award-winning producer Margo Lion. The annual Gala Fundraiser will take place on Monday, March 30th, 2015, beginning at 6:30pm, at Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). John Waters (Hairspray, Cry Baby) will host the Gala show.
Photo and Video Flashback: Broadway Bids Adieu to ONCE; Final Performance Set for 1/4
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 8, 2014
As BroadwayWorld reported last night, he Best Musical Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning global sensation Once will play its final Broadway performance on January 4, 2015. As of that date, the musical will have played 1,167 performances and 22 previews. Fans still have another three months to catch the show on Broadway before it's gone forever, and below, BroadwayWorld reminds you of the many reasons to travel back to the Jacobs Theatre with a special Broadway flashback!
BWW Exclusive: National Music Theater Institute Embraced by Broadway
by National Theater Institute - Oct 6, 2014
The National Music Theater Institute (NMTI) students have just returned to campus from two weeks training in New York City; scroll down for photos from the visit! NMTI is the newest credit-earning, semester-long intensive from the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Utilizing the O'Neill's 50-year experience in training young theater artists and history of developing new musicals (including Nine, Avenue Q, In The Heights, [title of show], and Violet), NMTI offers broad-based training in all areas of musical theater: acting, singing, directing, writing, dance, composition, and choreography. In addition to the semester's rigorous curriculum-classes 14 hours a day, 7 days a week with emphasis on collaboration and the creation of original work- two weeks of the semester are spent learning in the epicenter of American music theater.
MAMMA MIA! Comes to Austin This Winter; Tickets on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2014
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Bass Concert Hall in January 2015. Performances begin on January 20 and run through January 25.
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at Saenger Theatre on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2014
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to New Orleans in January 2015. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association and East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans, Mamma Mia! will play at the Saenger Theatre beginning Tuesday, January 13, through Sunday, January 18.
MAMMA MIA! National Tour Comes to Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2014
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Fox Theatre from tonight, September 23-28 as a special to the 2014/2015 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta series.
Photo Flash: First Look at Carmen Cusack, Wayne Alan Wilcox and More in Steve Martin's BRIGHT STAR at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2014
The Old Globe presents World Premiere of Bright Star, a new American musical featuring music by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, lyrics by Brickell, and book by Martin, based on an original story by Martin and Brickell. Directed byWalter Bobbie, Bright Star runs now through November 2, 2014 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Previews run through September 27. Opening night is Sunday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at Saenger Theatre On Sale 9/26
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2014
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to New Orleans in January 2015. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association and East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans, Mamma Mia! will play at the Saenger Theatre beginning Tuesday, January 13, through Sunday, January 18.
Photo Flash: Steve Martin's BRIGHT STAR Begins Tonight at The Old Globe - Meet the Cast!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2014
The Old Globe presents World Premiere of Bright Star, a new American musical featuring music by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, lyrics by Brickell, and book by Martin, based on an original story by Martin and Brickell. Directed by Walter Bobbie, Bright Star will run tonight, September 13 - November 2, 2014 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run tonight, September 13 - September 27. Opening night is Sunday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast and creative team below!
Beck Center for the Arts Opens 2014-15 Season with FOREVER PLAID Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014
Beck Center for the Arts opens its 2014/2015 theater season with a production of the Off-Broadway hit, Forever Plaid, on the Mackey Main Stage, tonight, September 12 through October 12, 2014. Show times are 8 p.m. Todays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are on sale now.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of Steve Martin's BRIGHT STAR at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2014
The Old Globe presents World Premiere of Bright Star, a new American musical featuring music by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, lyrics by Brickell, and book by Martin, based on an original story by Martin and Brickell. Directed by Walter Bobbie, Bright Star will run September 13 - November 2, 2014 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run September 13 - September 27. Opening night is Sunday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast and creative team below!