American Musical Theatre of San Jose Presents 'Beauty'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2008
Experience the magic when American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, perfect entertainment for the entire family. The enchantment begins on May 13 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts where the show runs through May 25. The production is sponsored by Comerica Bank. Single tickets are now on sale.
Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 3
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 25, 2008
Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.
Hal Prince Reportedly Suffered Minor Stroke
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008
Michael Riedel of the New York Post reports that acclaimed Broadway director and producer Hal Prince 'suffered what close friends are calling a 'minor stroke' Sunday afternoon. He was released from the hospital Wednesday - his 80th birthday - and is expected to be on the mend soon.'
'The Sparrow' Soars with Top Honors at Jefferson Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2007
The 34th Annual Jefferson Awards presented seven trophies to House Theatre of Chicago's production of 'The Sparrow.' 'Side Show,' 'Fiorello!' and 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' also took top honors.
Jerry Bock Children's Musical to Premiere in Houston
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2007
The newest musical by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jerry Bock, The Princess Who Could Not Be Heard, will be given its world-premiere production when it opens the 29th annual Houston Children's Theatre Festival from June 15 to 29 in Houston, Texas
Maltby and Shire Show Will Take Off at the Menier
by Robert Gould - May 15, 2007
Following its staging of the UK premieres of musicals 'Tick, Tick Boom' in 2005 and 'The Last Five Years' in 2006, the Menier Chocolate Factory will go one better this summer by staging the World Premiere of the new Maltby and Shire musical, 'Take Flight' from July 25 to September 22 (previewing from July 13). The Menier will hope to repeat the success of its other 2005 musical production, 'Sunday In the Park With George', as 'Take Flight' reunites the artistic team that presented the award winning Sondheim revival - director Sam Buntrock and designer David Farley.
TV On The Spot Video Exclusive: B'way By The Year (1959)
by Craig Brockman - May 3, 2007
Broadway By The Year, an extremely popular series of concerts held at The Town Hall, tackled the year 1959 on April 30th. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the fun as several Broadway performers took to the stage to sing songs from The Sound of Music, Gypsy, Fiorello!, Take Me Along, Once Upon a Mattress and more! We are pleased to bring you where no cameras have ever been allowed before in this Video Exclusive!
Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1959
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 2, 2007
A cast of Broadway stars performed in Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959, presented by The Town Hall, on Monday April 30 at 8 PM.
Marc Kudisch on Bway by the Year:1959 & Witches of Eastwick
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2007
With Broadway by the Year: The Broadway Musicals of 1959 headed to Town Hall on Monday, April 30th, I checked in with the night's director Marc Kudisch to get the scoop on how he's approaching presenting this banner year for Broadway, which happens to include such little known tuners as Gypsy, The Sound of Music, Fiorello! and Once Upon a Mattress.
The Apple Tree: Golden Delicious
by Michael Dale - Jan 19, 2007
Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's 1966 charmer is given a sublime revival with Kristin Chenoweth, Brian d'Arcy James and Marc Kudisch all in scrumptious form.
Sheldon Harnick Goes Downstage Center, November 17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2006
The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with celebrated Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway
A Wonderful Life: Winged Victory
by Michael Dale - Nov 16, 2006
Paper Mill presents Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo's musical adaptation of a Frank Capra classic
Lemenager, La Cause, Etc. Set for Arena's She Loves Me
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2006
Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage, which has been increasingly busy with musicals in recent years, has announced casting for its upcoming production of the Bock and Harnick classic She Loves Me, which will begin performances on November 17th on the Fichlander Stage, with opening night set for November 28th