Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Presents CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 2, Now thru 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2012
They're servin' it up again at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre with Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping opening tonight, September 27 and running through November 10. Because of the original musical's success, Executive Producer, Curt Wollan decided to continue the story of this same group of women, as they deal with life, death and new adventures in the world and their lives.
CARRIE Cast Recording Tops Amazon Musical Album Chart for 24 Hours
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2012
Ghostlight Records has announced that the release of the long-awaited cast recording of Carrie: The Musical has topped the Musical Album Charts on Amazon.com for 24-hours straight and counting, ahead of staple best sellers Wicked, Jersey Boys, and Once, among others.
Noah Weisberg, Krystal Joy Brown Set for CALVIN BERGER Concert at Joe's Pub, 9/24
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2012
Ghostlight Records will celebrate the release of the Original Cast Recording of Barry Wyner's new musical CALVIN BERGER with a concert at Joe's Pub the evening before the release - next Monday, September 24, 2012 at 7pm. Just added to the concert lineup are Curt Hansen (Next to Normal), F. Michael Haynie (Dogfight), Hayley Podschun (Chaplin), and Tony nominee Tim Jerome (Tarzan, Me and My Girl). They join the previously announced concert cast, who are also featured on the Calvin Berger recording: Noah Weisberg (Legally Blonde, South Pacific), Krystal Joy Brown (Leap of Faith), David Hull (Wicked) and Dana Steingold (Spelling Bee).
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Presents CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 2, 9/27-11/10
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 13, 2012
They're servin' it up again at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre with Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping opening September 27 and running through November 10. Because of the original musical's success, Executive Producer, Curt Wollan decided to continue the story of this same group of women, as they deal with life, death and new adventures in the world and their lives.
Barbra Streisand Among First Guests on Couric's New Talk Show KATIE
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 28, 2012
The incomparable Barbra Streisand will make a rare television appearance on the debut season of Katie Couric's new daytime talk show KATIE. The superstar will discuss her passion, women and heart disease, as well as her return to Brooklyn for her first performance there in more than 50 years.
Julien's Auctions to Offer Items from the Beatles, Michael Jackson and More, 6/23-24
by Kelsey Denette - May 29, 2012
Julien's Auctions today announced Music Icons and Sports Legends, an unprecedented collection of music and sports memorabilia being offered in a two-day auction, June 23-24, 2012. The historic collection of items to be auctioned include iconic pieces from contemporary stars of Rock-n-Roll to legendary icons and sports heroes who made history.
The Who's Tommy zurück in Deutschland
by Marcel Konrath - Apr 16, 2012
Das gefeierte Ensemble der Rockoper 'Tommy' kommt frisch importiert aus London, dem Geburtsort der britischen Kultband 'The Who'.
NEWSIES Cast Album Now Available on iTunes!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2012
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of NEWSIES is now available digitally today on Ghostlight Records. The album has debuted at #1 on the iTunes Soundtracks chart and #15 on the iTunes album chart.To purchase the album, visit iTunes here. The recording is set for physical release on May 15th, 2012. The physical release will feature three special bonus tracks including an exclusive version of "Santa Fe" performed by lead Jeremy Jordan accompanied by Alan Menken on piano. The full track listing is below. For more information on the cast recording, visit: http://newsiesthemusical.com/music
Encores! PIPE DREAM to Be Recorded Live; Release Set for This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2012
Rodgers & Hammerstein's PIPE DREAM will be recorded live at New York City Center's Encores! series this week, and released this Summer on Ghostlight Records. Produced by Rodgers & Hammerstein: AnImagem Company, this preservation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1955 Broadway musical rarity marks the first time an Encores! musical has been recorded live.
DOMA Theatre Company Opens its 2012 Season With THE WHO'S TOMMY, 3/23-4/15
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 23, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company kicks off its 2012 season of musical theater with a revival of The Who's Tommy. Hallie Baran directs the Tony Award-winning rock opera that features a book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff; music and lyrics by The Who's Pete Townshend; and additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Sonny Boy Williamson. Musical director is Chris Raymond and Angela Todaro choreographs. Performances take place March 23 through April 15 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles.
DOMA Theatre Company Opens its 2012 Season With THE WHO'S TOMMY, 3/23-4/15
by Harmony Wheeler - Feb 27, 2012
DOMA Theatre Company kicks off its 2012 season of musical theater with a revival of The Who's Tommy. Hallie Baran directs the Tony Award-winning rock opera that features a book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff; music and lyrics by The Who's Pete Townshend; and additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Sonny Boy Williamson. Musical director is Chris Raymond and Angela Todaro choreographs. Performances take place March 23 through April 15 at The MET Theatre in Los Angeles.
Lesli Margherita, Kevin Carroll, et al. Nominated for LA Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 30, 2012
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura County theatre for the year 2011. The 43rd Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 19, 2012 at A Noise Within, the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, in its new 33,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art venue in Pasadena, thanks to the generous donation of A Noise Within's management. The theatre is located on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue at 3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Tickets are $40, and should be reserved in advance from the LADCC's website, at www.ladramacriticscircle.com. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for pre-show hors d'oeuvres (with no-host bar), and the show commences at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: James Rado Celebrates 80th Birthday!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012
Monday, January 23 was the Aquarius New Moon AND Chinese New Year (year of the Dragon) - it was also the 80th birthday of one of our national treasures - James Rado - co-author of the legendary musical HAIR. Rado celebrated this milestone at The Copacabana, with a crowd of over 125 - family and friends - including original Broadway HAIR cast members - Natalie Mosco, Marjorie LiPari, Robert I. Rubinsky (aka Bobby The Middle-Aged Celebrity); HAIR alumni including Heather MacRae, André De Shields, Ula Hedwig, Zora Rasmussen, Dale Soules. Other guests included Luther Creek (SPIDER-MAN, 25th Anniversary tour of HAIR, RENT) who performed excerpts from Rado's latest musical AMERICAN SOLDIER (written with brother Ted Rado) at the party along with Rosalind Brown, A.D. Coughlan, Ula Hedwig, Sean Jenness, Marjorie LiPari, Michael Lynch, Natalie Mosco, Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Gordon Ramsey, Robert I. Rubinsky, Sam Underwood and Alex York.
Linda Lavin to Perform at Upper East Side Barnes & Noble, 1/18
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 18, 2012
Tony and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Linda Lavin will celebrate the release of her debut album "Possibilities" on Ghostlight Records with a performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble on 86th St & Lexington Avenue in NYC on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 6pm. She will be supported by a trio of musicians, including Billy Stritch on piano, Steve Doyle on bass & Steve Bakunas on drums.
Linda Lavin to Perform at Upper East Side Barnes & Noble, 1/18
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2012
Tony and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Linda Lavin will celebrate the release of her debut album "Possibilities" on Ghostlight Records with a performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble on 86th St & Lexington Avenue in NYC on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 6pm. She will be supported by a trio of musicians, including Billy Stritch on piano, Steve Doyle on bass & Steve Bakunas on drums.
HAIR Comes Back Home To The Royal Alexandra Theatre 12/13-31
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 31, 2011
The 2009 Tony Award-winning revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, will play the The Royal Alexandra Theatre for a limited engagement December 13 to 31, 2011. Tickets for HAIR will go on public sale, Monday, October 3
Photo Coverage: Let the Sunshine In! HAIR in Toronto
by Kelly Cameron - Dec 18, 2011
The National Tour of HAIR debuted in Toronto on Wednesday night at the gorgeous Royal Alexandra Theatre, where it will play until New Year's Eve. On hand to celebrate the show's triumphant return to our city were many of the members of the original Canadian production of HAIR. BWW is thrilled to bring you these exclusive photos from the final 'curtain call' and the after-party, where the tribe from the sixties met the tribe from the new millennium.
QUEEN OF THE MIST Cast Album Gets 1/3 Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2011
Transport Group has announced that its production of Queen of the Mist, words and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa, directed by four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Jack Cummings III, will be recorded by Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records on January 3, 2012.