As You Like It - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 14

This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?

After surprising Three Days Grace fans during a performance in Nashville with the band’s original singer Adam Gontier, the band has now announced the official return of Gontier to vocals, with Matt Walst remaining a lead vocalist as well.

Little Shop of Horrors, the musical version of the 1960 cult film classic, has been as indestructible as Audrey II, its ravenous man-eating, soul music-loving plant. The 1986 remake, starring Rick Moranis, was the basis for the Broadway musical, which actually got its start before the Moranis remake, in an Off-Broadway production four years earlier. Since it finally reached Broadway in 2003, it has become a mainstay in regional and community theatre. The show's success can be traced to its Alan Menken/Howard Ashman score, a love letter to early '60s pop styles, including doo-wop, Motown, soul, and Phil Spector girl groups (the three-female members of the Greek chorus that hover in nearly every scene are named Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon in Spector's honor). 

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MILE SQUARE THEATRE  has announced the FIRST show of their 21st season: The New Jersey Premiere of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, written by JOHN MINIGAN.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

The B St. Theatre is celebrating twenty years of bringing its Family Series magic to the community. Local children have been enjoying B St. programming for even longer, as it was started in 1986 as a touring theatre to bring live performances to area schools. The next show in the Series begins this weekend and showcases the stories of some very special youngsters. Tiny Trailblazers: Kids Who Changed the World shows how some of the smallest humans can make the biggest impact. BroadwayWorld spoke to Lyndsay Burch, B St. Theatre’s Executive Director and CEO, about this very special anniversary and their impressive lineup of upcoming shows.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Audible will present How To Survive Menopause, written by and starring Emmy Award-winning comedian Samantha Bee, as the next production at Audible Theater’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics? 

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John David “JD” Souther, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee known for his hit collaborations with the Eagles, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, passed away peacefully in his New Mexico home at the age of 78.

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present an extraordinary live performance of Pink Floyd's seminal album, The Wall, from the acclaimed Classic Albums Live band, on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, at 8 p.m.

What did our critic think of LES MISERABLES at Connor Palace (Cleveland)?

At its heart, BIG FISH is a story about storytelling. Edward Bloom tells so many fish stories and tall tales to his young son (Paxton Longoria) to the point where the younger Bloom can’t discern his father’s truth from fabrication.

Berk’s Nest and double Emmy award-nominated actor, comedian, and writer Nick Mohammed have announced that the iconic character of Mr. Swallow is preparing to spread Christmas cheer once again as a brand-new version of the ensemble comedy A Christmas Carol (ish) transfers to the West End this Winter.

What did our critic think of THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre Company?

TATTOOER, written by Takuya Kaneshima, translated by Linda Hoaglund, inspired by the short story, Shisei, by Junichiro Tanizaki and directed by Hogara Kawai will get its UK premiere Monday 14 October to Saturday 26 October direct from a run in Tokyo, Japan.

What did our critic think of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre? Read our full review.

BroadwayWorld’s Linda Hodges chats with Carol de Giere, the biographer who reveals the magic of Stephen Schwartz!

Tickets are now on sale for upcoming shows at bergenPAC featuring comedian Gary Owen, RAIN - A Beatles Tribute, and an Irish Christmas concert.

For six decades, Bill Medley – who will bring the Righteous Brothers Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour to the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis on August 23 and the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset on August 24 – has reached generations of fans with his singular bass-baritone voice and “blue-eyed soul” style.

Sondre Lechre has released “September Something,” a newly recorded song that was written and recorded over 20 years ago, but never completed, for his classic album Two Way Monologue. On October 11, the album will be reissued on vinyl for the first time in over a decade. Listen to the song now!

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

The Skivvies will return to Joe's Pub next month for The Rocky Horror Skivvies Show, a Halloween treat that puts the signature stripped-down, mashed-up Skivvies stamp on the iconic songs from the cult favorite.