Set in Baltimore during 1959, DINER follows a circle of childhood friends who confront the realities of adulthood in the one place they know they will always be welcome: the all-night diner. Delaware Theatre Company serves up a musical adaptation of DINER, written by Academy Award-winner Barry Levinson with music and lyrics by nine-time Grammy Award-winner Sheryl Crow. Directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall.
According to a recent post by the A.R.T. the show already has plans for Broadway! The theatre auctioned off tickets to the show's opening night on Broadway as a part of its 2015 gala, teasing: 'See it in Cambridge before it heads to NYC!' Casting has not yet been announced, but a recent NYC workshop was led by Tony winner Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Bryce Pinkham, Christopher Fitzgerald, Barrett Wilbert Weed, and Eric Anderson.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: LES MIZ, HAMILTON and ON THE TOWN welcome fresh faces tonight, Peter Gallagher and Kevin Spacey take on familiar roles, and SMASH alums gather in concert!
The Northern Hotel today announced Executive Chef Tim Freeman and TEN will be participating in the 2015 World Gourmet Society Festival. TEN is one of only two restaurants in North America invited to partake in the month-long event that showcases gourmet menus developed by top chefs worldwide.
Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Kid Victory, a new musical from legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret) and acclaimed playwright Greg Pierce (Slowgirl). The production began performances at Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre on February 17 and will play for five weeks, through March 22, 2015. Click below to watch just-released footage from the musical!
Beck Center for the Arts and Baldwin Wallace's Musical Theatre Program have, for the past four years, collaborated to produce some outstanding productions. CARRIE, SPRING AWAKENING and NEXT TO NORMAL all received Cleveland Critic Circle and Times Tribute recognitions.
Oh, the teen angst of those high school years! No matter how old you are, memories of high school, whether good or bad, seem to always linger.
T. Graham Brown's latest Grammy-nominated album Forever Changed has hit Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations.
Energetic and talented cast shines in new version of Stephen Schwartz hit musical.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: RASHEEDA SPEAKING & BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY open off-Broadway and more!
Broadway <3 Canines for Kids is a Valentine's themed concert that celebrates love. The one night only event will benefit Canines for Disabled Kids, a non-profit organization that provides service dogs for disabled children. The evening will feature Broadway performers interpreting songs by emerging musical theater writers.
The Children's Acting Company presents Out of My Comfort Zone, a new rock musical by husband-and-wife team Ivy Vale (book, lyrics and music) and Rick Reil (music) about self-identity, gender, love, expectations, stereotypes, cyber-bullying, and friendship. Six performances will be staged at the Chernuchin Theatre at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 from February 5-8, 2015.
The Children's Acting Academy presents Out of My Comfort Zone, a new rock musical by husband-and-wife team Ivy Vale (book, lyrics and music) and Rick Reil (music) about self-identity, gender, love, expectations, stereotypes, cyber-bullying, and friendship. Six performances will be staged at the Chernuchin Theatre at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 this weekend, February 5-8, 2015.
As we prepare to celebrate love and loved ones on Valentine's Day, OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of The Priceline Group (PCLN), is pleased to release its rankings of the 25 Most Romantic Cities in America.
New Adventures are delighted to announce the cast for the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning dance thriller 'THE CAR MAN' for a limited 16 week UK tour. The tour opens at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 16 April 2015, ending with a four week summer season at Sadler's Wells from 14 July to 9 August 2015. This revival marks the first time the production has been staged in eight years. Full tour schedule below.
According to Deadline, Emmy winner James Cromwell has joined the cast of AMC's drama HALT AND CATCH FIRE.
One of RFD-TV's most popular variety shows, 'Larry's Country Diner,' features a line-up of beloved performers in February including country music hit-maker Collin Raye, 2015 GRAMMY Award nominee T. Graham Brown, acclaimed country crooner Ronnie McDowell and fan-favorite family band, Martin Family Circus. Tune in Saturday nights at 11 p.m. ET/10 p.m. CT and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT throughout the month to watch the show's memorable characters Larry Black, Keith Bilbrey, Sheriff Jimmy Capps, Waitress Renae and avid church lady, Nadine serve up wholesome, down-home comedy and interviews with the standout celebrity guests, who are also slated to perform some of their biggest hits.
Tonight before a crowd of 150 theatre makers and theatre lovers, theatreWashington announced the nominees for the 2015 Helen Hayes Awards. One of the country's most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Watch the full announcement below, and scroll down for the list of nominees!
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: The Cast of IF/THEN Sings Kitt & Yorkey; David Michael Finkelstein's Bar Mitzvah: The Musical Comedy In Concert; Josh Canfield & Reed Kelly: From Broadway to Survivor; Ellyn Marie Marsh: INNAPPROPRIATE; and T Oliver Reid: Drop Me Off at Harlem.
Today marks a milestone in the history of the Virgin brand with Virgin Hotels opening the doors to its first property, Virgin Hotels Chicago. The new hotel brand will join a stellar portfolio of hospitality companies led by Virgin Group and its founder Sir Richard Branson, and offer the same excitement, heartfelt service and smart innovation that Virgin is known for.
The American Century Theater fosters discussion on recent events in Ferguson, Cleveland, and New York City.
AMC today announced extended catch-up viewing opportunities via AMC On Demand, AMC.com and Netflix of the complete first seasons of the network's drama series “TURN: Washington's Spies” and “Halt and Catch Fire.” The catch-up airings for both series will run in expanded windows prior to the upcoming second season spring 2015 premieres.
The wrappers come off in February with the launch of series Unwrapped 2.0, where no treat will go uncovered when host Alfonso Ribeiro goes behind-the-scenes for the inside scoop on America's favorite snacks on Monday, February 2nd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT.
The Children's Acting Academy presents Out of My Comfort Zone, a new rock musical by husband-and-wife team Ivy Vale (book, lyrics and music) and Rick Reil (music) about self-identity, gender, love, expectations, stereotypes, cyber-bullying, and friendship. Six performances will be staged at the Chernuchin Theatre at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 from February 5-8, 2015.
Next Sunday, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, two of the funniest women in America, will host the Golden Globes. Until then, we have Shanan Custer and Carolyn Pool, two of the funniest women in the Twin Cities, presiding over a delightful evening of comedy, friendship, and coffee. Their 2008 Fringe hit 2 SUGARS, ROOM FOR CREAM has gone through many incarnations, won an Ivey Award, and has now landed on Park Square Theatre's new Andy Boss thrust stage. Even though this is the third time I've seen it and many of the scenes and characters are familiar to me, it still makes me laugh until I cry, and marvel at the universality of life experiences, and the thing that binds us all together - coffee. From bad church basement coffee to the gourmet stuff at fancy coffee shops, it's a running theme in many of our lives and helps us get through the day, and the long cold winter. This show is a celebration of that, but more so a celebration of friendship and laughter.
In the bright spotlight of New Year's Day college football bowl games, The Lincoln Motor Company will launch its newest ad campaign promoting the 2015 Lincoln MKZ and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and featuring Matthew McConaughey.
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