THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 20-25
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2011
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!
Review - Where's Charley?: The Guy's Only Doing It For Some Doll
by Ben Peltz - Mar 19, 2011
Although I'll admit to not being completely familiar with Cole Porter's See America First and George M. Cohan's The Governor's Son, it's quite possible that Frank Loesser's score for Where's Charley? could be considered the finest Broadway debut for a composer/lyricist who would eventually occupy a place on musical theatre's top tier.
Review Roundup: City Center Encores! WHERE'S CHARLEY?
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 18, 2011
The musical opened at the St. James Theater on October 11, 1948, and hit the right chord with theatre goers, eventually playing 792 performances. Does it still strike the same note with today's audiences? Find out!
NYTW/Playwrights Horizons Present THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011
Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Managing Director, Leslie Marcus) and New York Theatre Workshop (Artistic Director, James C. Nicola; Managing Director, William Russo) have announced complete casting and creative team for THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD, a new musical with book by Joy Gregory; music by Gunnar Madsen; lyrics by Ms. Gregory and Mr. Madsen; and story by Ms. Gregory, Mr. Madsen and John Langs.
Kober, Herdlicka, Ford & More Headline CMU Alumni Event Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2011
Broadway Sessions and TheBestArts.com are thrilled to present a CMU Alumni/Graduating Class concert event on March 10th. Alumni and students will celebrate and introduce the talents of the CMU musical theatre class of 2011.
Kober, Herdlicka, Ford & More Headline CMU Alumni Event, 3/10
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 7, 2011
Broadway Sessions and TheBestArts.com are thrilled to present a CMU Alumni/Graduating Class concert event on March 10th. Alumni and students will celebrate and introduce the talents of the CMU musical theatre class of 2011.
Luker and McGillin to Star in WHERE'S CHARLEY? for Encores!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 3, 2011
Rebecca Luker and Howard McGillin will star in Frank Loesser's Where's Charley, the final New York City Center Encores! production of the 2010-11 season, running March 17 - 20. Where's Charley?, based on Brandon Thomas' Charley's Aunt, has a book by George Abbott and music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. It will be directed by John Doyle and choreographed by Alex Sanchez with musical direction by Rob Berman.
Where's Charley?, Frank Loesser's first Broadway score, immediately demonstrated the master's easy command of wit and romance, sophistication and high jinks. George Abbott's adaptation of Brandon Thomas' classic college farce Charley's Aunt delivered 'Once in Love With Amy,' 'My Darling, My Darling' and 'The New Ashmolean Marching Song' to the hit parade, and launched Loesser into the songwriting stratosphere. The musical opened at the St. James Theater on October 11, 1948, and played 792 performances. It was directed by George Abbott, choreographed by George Balanchine and starred Ray Bolger, who won a Tony Award for his performance. Where's Charley? will run March 17-20, 2011.
Murin-Led EMMA Begins Previews at The Old Globe 1/15
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 15, 2011
Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.
BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 1: Raul Esparza Talks ROCKY HORROR, TABOO & More
by Robert Diamond - Dec 17, 2010
In this exclusive interview with BroadwayWorld, Raul Esparza takes a comprehensive look back at his spectacular rise to fame from this time ten years ago in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway, his first New York stage role, to now, with career-defining reviews for the out-of-town tryout of the new Alan Menken musical LEAP OF FAITH - as well as his sold-out American Songbook concerts early next year in New York. What does the future hold for Raul Esparza onscreen and onstage? Will it be Shakespeare or Sondheim or something completely new? Mamet or MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG? You may very well find your answer here.
Preview Begin Today for Roundabout's IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2010
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director)begins previews for the new Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford as 'Lady Bracknell,' at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St.) on Friday, December 17th, 2010 and open officially on Thursday, January 13th, 2011. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6th, 2011.
Pearce, Marcus et al. Complete Cast for EMMA at The Old Globe
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 16, 2010
Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy. The musical, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.
Neil Patrick Harris Joins New York Philharmonic for COMPANY Concert, 4/7-4/9
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 10, 2010
The New York Philharmonic will present Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking Company, with an all-star cast led by Neil Patrick Harris, star of the hit television series, How I Met Your Mother, on April 7-9, 2011. The award-winning musical will be produced and directed by Lonny Price, who directed and co-produced last season's SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert!, and will be conducted by Sondheim specialist Paul Gemignani, with the original orchestrations for a 35-piece orchestra by Jonathan Tunick. More details will be announced at a later date.
Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'
PFAA Closes DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2010
Prescott Fine Arts Association presents its second Mainstage production of the 2010 - 2011 season, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS: THE MUSICAL. Music and Lyrics by David Yasbek, Book by Jeffery Lane, directed by veteran PFAA director, Randy Faulkner, who directed the 2009 - 2010 Mainstage production, Where's Charley?
Photo Coverage: Williamstown Theatre Festival Benefit
by Walter McBride - Nov 17, 2010
Last night, November 16, Lewis Black hosted the Williamstown Theatre Festival gala along with Williamstown supporters Victor Garber, Joe Mantello, Katie Finneran, Benjamin Walker, Jessica Hecht, Tim Daly, Dylan and Becky Ann Baker, Campbell Scott, Michael Friedman, Nick Blaemire, Celina Carvajal, Kellys Collins, Damon Daunno, David Turner, Jessica Stone, Christopher Fitzgerald, Nicholas Martin and more.
Lewis Black To Host SING! CELEBRATING THE MUSICALS OF WTF 11/15
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 15, 2010
The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Jenny Gersten, Artistic Director) will honor the Festival's rich musical tradition at its 2010 Benefit on Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City, it was announced today.
Lewis Black To Host SING! CELEBRATING THE MUSICALS OF WTF 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2010
The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Jenny Gersten, Artistic Director) will honor the Festival's rich musical tradition at its 2010 Benefit on Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City, it was announced today.