Photo Flash: First Look at Jackie Burns, Tamyra Gray & Matthew Hydzik in the IF/THEN Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2016
Original Broadway Cast member Jackie Burns (If/Then, Wicked, Hair), Tamyra Gray (American Idol Season One Finalist, Rent), and Matthew Hydzik (Side Show, West Side Story, Grease) have joined Original Broadway Cast member Anthony Rapp (Rent, Six Degrees of Separation, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown) and the rest of the previously announced cast in the National Tour of IF/THEN. The tour is now playing at the Connor Palace Theatre in Cleveland through Sunday, February 21.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the new cast in action below!
Broadway's DISASTER! Sets General Rush Policy
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2016
Broadway's new musical comedy Disaster! has announced that a limited number of $30 general rush tickets will be available for each performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) when the box office opens for that day's performance(s). Limited to 2 tickets per patron, tickets must be purchased with cash only and are subject to availability. Directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, Disaster! begins performances tonight, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 3, 2016.
Take Cover! Roger Bart, Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal, Faith Prince, Seth Rudetsky and More Bring DISASTER! to Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2016
Duck and cover, make it to high ground, stop, drop and roll, batten down the hatches -- prepare to weather the storm! The new musical Disaster! begins performances tonight, February 9, 2016, and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
Nashville Theater Calendar 2/8/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 8, 2016
Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.
Out of the Box Theatrics to Present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2016
"Out of the Box Theatrics" Presents "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" Out of the Box Theatrics and Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Fleming announce their inaugural production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Performances are set to begin in October 2016
Official: FUNNY GIRL with Sheridan Smith Extends Booking Into October
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2016
Due to unprecedented demand, the critically acclaimed production of Funny Girl, which is fast selling out its run, extends booking for a further 4 weeks until 8 October 2016. Tickets for the extension of Michael Mayer's "exhilarating embrace of a production - Independent" starring Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress and "phenomenal talent - Independent" Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice go on sale from 10am on 8 February.
FUNNY GIRL with Sheridan Smith Extends Through October at the Savoy
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2016
FUNNY GIRL, starring Sheridan Smith, is now running Menier Chocolate Factory through March 5 before transferring to the West End's Savoy Theatre from April 9. According to the Daily Mail, the smash hit production, marking the musical's 50th anniversary year and helmed by Michael Mayer, has just extended its run at the Savoy by four weeks through October 8, 2016.
Nashville Theater Calendar 2/1/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 1, 2016
Thus, we are happy to present one of our most popular features: The Nashville Theater Calendar, a comprehensive - maybe even exhaustive (lord knows we're exhausted from putting it together, gathering all the info from all over the interwebs!) - listing of theatrical openings for the 2015/16 season. We'll update the calendar every Monday, clearing out the shows that have closed and adding additional information on the shows still to come
BWW Review: KRISTIN CHENOWETH Wows in Strathmore Debut
by Jennifer Perry - Jan 30, 2016
Whether belting out musical hits, showcasing her classically trained coloratura soprano, or taking on songs with a country sort of flair, the versatile performer had the audience in the palm of her hands and for good reason.
Jackie Burns, Tamyra Gray & Matthew Hydzik Join IF/THEN Tour Tomorrow in Dallas
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2016
Original Broadway Cast member Jackie Burns (If/Then, Wicked, Hair), Tamyra Gray(American Idol Season One Finalist, Rent), and Matthew Hydzik (Side Show, West Side Story, Grease), will join Original Broadway Cast member Anthony Rapp (Rent, Six Degrees of Separation, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown) and the rest of the previously announced cast in the National Tour of IF/THEN, starting tomorrow,Wednesday, January 27 at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas.
Nashville Theater Calendar 1/25/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 25, 2016
Thus, we are happy to present one of our most popular features: The Nashville Theater Calendar, a comprehensive - maybe even exhaustive (lord knows we're exhausted from putting it together, gathering all the info from all over the interwebs!) - listing of theatrical openings for the 2016 season. We'll update the calendar every Monday, clearing out the shows that have closed and adding additional information on the shows still to come.
MAMMA MIA! to Launch 2016 Theatre Aspen Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2016
Theatre Aspen announced the lineup for its 33rd season today. The Hurst Theatre opens with the regional premiere of the megahit musical MAMMA MIA!, running in repertory with the one man comedy Buyer and Cellar and the musical Dear Edwina. The organization also announced the return of the Aspen Theatre Festival for new work at the end of August.
Photo Coverage: Take Cover- The Cast of DISASTER! Meets the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 19, 2016
The new musical comedy DISASTER!, directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, begins performances on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in a limited engagement at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) through Sunday, July 3, 2016. The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Check out photos below!
Photo Flash: (mostly)musicals Opens 2016 with Night of Happy Music at E Spot Lounge
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2016
On Monday, January 4, 2016 (mostly)musicals returned to the E Spot Lounge for the 4th time with songsforanewYEAR, the company's 15th entry in a series of themed cabarets. 'We were excited to get 2016 - and the 3rd season of (mostly)musicals - off to a happy start, so the only theme was 'happy music'! There were no sad songs allowed at this show,' explains producer amy francis schott.
Up on the Marquee: DISASTER! on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Jan 13, 2016
The new musical comedy DISASTER!, directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, begins performances on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in a limited engagement at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) through Sunday, July 3, 2016. Check out photos of the marquee below!