Sofa Snark: Music's Past & Future Meet on Broadway
by James Sims - Apr 20, 2010
Broadway needs to begin taking more chances on new kinds of musicals. While 'American Idiot' shows the future of Broadway musicals, 'Million Dollar Quartet' provides the backstory to the long hard journey that the music industry took to get us to this point. Here's hoping U2 can swoop in next season with 'Spider-Man' the musical and reaffirm that rock music belongs on Broadway...
Trevor Nunn Has 'Follies' On Short-List of 2011 Shows
by Robert Diamond - Apr 17, 2010
Baz Bamigboye is reporting in today's UK Daily Mail that Trevor Nunn has Follies on the list of shows that he wants to direct as part of his year-long committment for 2011 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Penn State Thespians Present HAIR, 4/8-10
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 10, 2010
The Penn State Thespians will be spreading peace and love April 8-10 with their production of Hair at Schwab Auditorium. Performances take place at 7:30PM with a matinee on the 10th at 2PM. Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults, and can be purchased at the door or at any CPA ticket center.
B.B. King Blues Club Announces Upcoming Events Including Billy Joel Tribute & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 5, 2010
Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille's Grill.
Theatre Under The Stars Announces Their 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2010
Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) President and CEO John C. Breckenridge announces TUTS' 2010-2011 Sensational Season: It Shines! October 2010 through June 2011 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Comes To TUTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010
Little House On The Prairie, The Musical, a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, will arrive on April 28, 2010 at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts presented by Theatre Under The Stars.
SOUTH PACIFIC Makes Its Houston Debut 3/9-21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010
Lincoln Center Theater, in association with Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations, presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher.
SOUTH PACIFIC Makes Its Houston Debut 3/9-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2010
Lincoln Center Theater, in association with Bob Boyett and NETworks Presentations, presents a new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher.
BWW Interviews: Diane Paulus Part II - HAIR, The New Tribe, and The U.K.
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 9, 2010
Talk about a makeover. Just over one year ago, Diane Paulus was merely a freelance director with a hit on her hands. Now, that hit - Hair - is a Tony Award winning musical, and she a Tony-nominated director, newly appointed Artistic Director of one of the most prestigious regional theaters in the country (A.R.T. in Boston), and soon to be triple tasking on productions on Broadway, in London, and at her theater in Boston. Did I mention she's also a mother of two?
Iguana Lounge Presents 1968 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010
Sunday January 24, 5-7pm
Iguana Lounge: upstairs at 240 W. 54th St. (between Broadway and Eighth)
Iguana Lounge Presents 1968
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010
Sunday January 24, 5-7pm
Iguana Lounge: upstairs at 240 W. 54th St. (between Broadway and Eighth)
STAGE TUBE: First UK HAIR TV Commercial
by Robert Diamond - Jan 11, 2010
New York's acclaimed Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, recently announced that 'HAIR', the 2009 Tony-Award winning musical, will open at the Gielgud Theatre on Wednesday 14 April 2010, following previews from 1 April. Tickets went on sale Friday 20 November 2009.
Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009
The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.
Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009
The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.
Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009
The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.
Gielgud Theatre Announces HAIR, Opens April 14, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2009
New York's acclaimed Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, are delighted to announce that 'HAIR', the 2009 Tony-Award winning musical, will open at the Gielgud Theatre on Wednesday 14 April 2010, following previews from 1 April. Tickets go on sale Friday 20 November 2009.
It's Confirmed! Entire Broadway Cast of HAIR to Open West End Production
by Robert Diamond - Nov 16, 2009
New York's acclaimed Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, are delighted to announce that 'HAIR', the 2009 Tony-Award winning musical, will open at the Gielgud Theatre on Wednesday 14 April 2010, following previews from 1 April. Tickets go on sale Friday 20 November 2009.
Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009
The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.
Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2009
The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.
HAIR's Sunshine Sets at Meymandi Theatre 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009
Burning Coal Theatre Company's production of Ragni, Rado and McDermott's HAIR will let its final rays of sunshine in on Sunday, September 27, 2009. The show, which debuted on Broadway in 1968, conjures the essence of peace and love demonstrated by the hippie counterculture movement over 40 years ago.
PROMISES, PROMISES with Hayes & Chenoweth to Play Bway Theatre; Previews 3/28, Opens 4/25
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2009
Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Candy Spelling and The Weinstein Company will present the first-ever Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES this spring at the Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway). Previews will begin on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 with an opening night slated for Sunday, April 25th, 2010. The musical is written by legends Neil Simon (book), Burt Bacharach (music), and Hal David (lyrics). Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes will make his Broadway debut starring in the role of Chuck Baxter opposite Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, returning to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford will also make his Broadway directorial debut and choreograph. More casting and creative team members will be announced in the near future.