BWW Review: THE RED SHOES, Sadler's Wells
by Vikki Jane Vile - Dec 16, 2019
It's fitting that Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes returns to London to finish up another year of reviewing dance. By far Bourne's most accomplished, creative and complete work, it's a theatrical joy from start to finish that is performed with confidence by a cast who have now had time to perfect it since the 2016 premiere.
BWW Review: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S AMAZING NIGHT at At The Balboa Theatre
by Ron Bierman - Dec 16, 2019
The San Diego Opera's first Detour Series performance this season was 'One Amazing Night' with Soprano Ailyn Pérez, tenor Joshua Guerrero and accompanist Abdiel Vázquez. All are outstanding young award winners with impressive resumes. The first half featured operatic arias, enjoyable and worth the ticket price on their own. But the second half was something different--and special. In it the artists performed classic popular Mexican songs they grew up with, and their passionate affection was obvious. Vázquez was born in Mexico. Pérez and Guerrero are American children of Mexican immigrants.
Tenor Piero Pretti And NYCB Principal Dancer Sara Mearns Join The Metropolitan Opera's LA TRAVIATA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2019
The Metropolitan Opera today announces two cast changes for its forthcoming production of Verdi's La Traviata, opening January 10, 2020. Piero Pretti sings the role of Alfredo Germont at the performances on February 26, 29, March 5, 9, 13, and 19, 2020, replacing Vittorio Grigolo. Additionally, New York City Ballet principal dancer Sara Mearns joins the cast as the female solo dancer for the performances on January 10, 14, 18, 23, 26, February 3, March 5, 9, and 13, 2020.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE RED SHOES at Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2019
New Adventures has announced that Adam Cooper and Ashley Shaw will star in the return of Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of 'THE RED SHOES'. a seven-week Christmas season at Sadler's Wells, London, from Tuesday 3 December to Sunday 19 January 2020.
Mamie Parris, Andrew Kober, Alex Finke and More Will Star in UNMASKED at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2019
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stotts- Managing Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins the new year with the world premiere Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and written with Richard Curtis. Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber begins performances Thursday, January 30, 2020, and will continue through Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). JPMorgan Chase & Co. is the major sponsor of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2019-2020 season is proudly sponsored by Investors Bank. Opening Night is Sunday evening, February 9, 2020 at 7:00pm.
ALI WONG: THE MILK & MONEY TOUR Adds Second Show at the Majestic Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019
Due to popular demand, stand-up comedian ALI WONG has added a second performance for 'THE MILK & MONEY TOUR' at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, March 14 at 10:00PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 13 at 10:00AM.
Ali Wong Adds Third Show at Boch Center Wang Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019
The Boch Center and Live Nation announced that comedian Ali Wong will add a third show at the Boch Center Wang Theatre on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 7:00PM. Tickets for the newly added show go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00AM.
THE WINTER WOLF Returns To Otherworld Theatre, December 7
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2019
Returning for the Holiday season, Otherworld Theatre will produce The Winter Wolf, their hit holiday-themed fairy tale written by Joseph Zettelmaier and directed by company member Sara Robinson. The play runs December 7, 2019 - December 29, 2019 at Otherworld Theatre. The Winter Wolf was produced in 2018, and will be returning for its second consecutive holiday season. Tickets to all shows are available at www.OtherworldTheatre.org
Ben McKenzie Completes the Cast of Broadway's GRAND HORIZONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019
Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced Ben McKenzie (Ben) will complete the cast of Bess Wohl's GRAND HORIZONS. The production will mark his Broadway debut.
Review Roundup: Kristin Chenoweth Returns to Broadway in FOR THE GIRLS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2019
Kristin Chenoweth returns to the Broadway stage in a live concert celebrating the release of her new album FOR THE GIRLS (Concord Records, produced by Steve Tyrell), with Music Direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and Presented by James L. Nederlander. The limited engagement continues through November 17, 2019.
Christmas Village At Love Park Season To Feature Entertainment, Menus, Vendors, More!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019
Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by Bank of America will once again return to LOVE Park for its 12th season (1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102). From Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28th) through Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24th), with a Preview Weekend on November 23rd and 24th, Christmas Village will transform LOVE Park into an authentic open-air German Christmas market.
Kristin Chenoweth Will Sing With The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for BYUtv
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2019
Family entertainment network BYUtv today announced its 2019 schedule of original holiday programming filled with stars and iconic holiday moments: 'Together for Christmas.' This year's programming includes an exclusive holiday concert starring Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar® and Tony® award-winning singer John Legend; the 90-minute version of the 16th annual 'Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir' featuring Emmy and Tony award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth; the long-awaited movie adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel 'Christmas Jars'; an immersive celebration of the longest running American production of 'The Nutcracker'; Christmas specials from several of BYUtv's hit shows, including a guest appearance by Emmy-nominated Will Forte on 'Show Offs' and parodies of classic holiday films on the viral sketch comedy hit 'Studio C'; and others.
Royal & Derngate Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For PIPPI LONGSTOCKING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Pippi Longstocking, Royal & Derngate's 2019 Made in Northampton Christmas show. Pippi Longstocking is adapted for the stage in the UK for the first time by Mike Akers from Astrid Lindgren's much-loved books, 75 years after they were first written, following on from an initial script by the late John Miller. With original music by Stu Barker, this joyful new musical will be directed by The Wardrobe Ensemble's Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton who co-directed Education, Education, Education for Royal & Derngate in 2017. Design is by Katie Sykes, with Sally Ferguson as lighting designer and Dominic Bilkey as sound designer. An ensemble cast is led by Emily-Mae as Pippi.
New Season on Sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019
Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced a brand new season of shows, taking audiences into the autumn of 2020 with a variety of hit musicals, classic dramas, one night concerts, opera, dance and comedy.