13, A New Musical, Set For 10/5 Opening On Broadway
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 27, 2008
13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, will begin previews on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 and officially open at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) on Sunday, October 5, 2008.
Creel, DeGarmo, Henry, Leung and More Join GODSPELL Cast; Previews Begin September 29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008
Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and 'American Idol' finalist Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray) will star in the new Broadway production of GODSPELL. The first Broadway revival of the landmark rock musical will officially open on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Previews will begin on Monday, September 29, 2008.
Doumanian and Barrow Street Theatre Team Up for New Work
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2008
Jean Doumanian Productions is partnering with Barrow Street Theatre to develop new plays and musicals, explore international markets and elevate the profiles of individual artists in a concerted effort to bring new work to Off-Broadway.
Photo Flash: Schwartz's My Antonia'
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2008
Rubicon Theatre Company presents 'My Antonia,' the stage adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winner Willa Cather's classic novel by Stephen and Scott Schwartz.
Jersey Boys Extends in L.A.; Casting Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2007
Due to a high demand for tickets, the Ahmanson Theatre engagement of Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, has been extended three weeks through Sunday, August 26
Broadway Bullet Interview: Dori Berinstein
by Michael Gilboe - May 7, 2007
We talk to Three Time Tony Award Winning Producer Dori Berinstein about the new documentary she directed,'ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway.' She also talks about her new production 'Legally Blonde' and the changing role of the Broadway producer.
Brian Charles Rooney Performs at the Zipper, April 30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2007
Brian Charles Rooney, who made his Broadway debut last season as the fabled 'Lucy Brown' in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Threepenny Opera, will perform his first New York solo show on April 30
TV: Exclusive Backstage One-on-One With Gavin Creel
by Craig Brockman - Nov 4, 2006
Tony Award-nominee Gavin Creel, a Broadway favorite in the states, is currently taking on his first leading role in the West End as Bert in Mary Poppins. Gavin sat down with BroadwayWorld.com, in this intimate and exclusive backstage video, to talk about his role, moving to London, what he misses and more. Has Gavin changed since he left? Click now and find out!
Gattelli Directs 'How to Save the World,' Opening Nov. 12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2006
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes, a new musical, will open at New World Stages/Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street) on November 12th after beginning previews on November 4th; it will be directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli
Carmello, Bunting, Mastro, McDonald Join Mamma Mia!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2006
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! welcomes Pearce Bunting, Carolee Carmello, Michael Mastro and David McDonald to Broadway at the Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway at 50th Street). MAMMA MIA!'s fifth anniversary will be marked by a special performance and celebration on Wednesday, October 18th at 7PM.
TV Exclusive: The Opposite Of Sex
by Craig Brockman - Aug 15, 2006
Catch this BroadwayWorld.com exclusive as we take you backstage with the cast and creative team of the east coast premiere of 'The Opposite Of Sex' starring Kerry Butler, Gregg Edelman, Kaitlin Hopkins, David Burtka and more. You won't want to miss this special presentation featuring several clips from the show, only right here on BroadwayWorld.com!
Photo Flash: The Opposite of Sex at Williamstown
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2006
The Williamstown Theatre Festival production of The Opposite of Sex, the musical's East Coast premiere starring Kerry Butler, Gregg Edelman, Kaitlin Hopkins and more, began August 9
'Legally Blonde' To Open On Broadway On April 26, 2007
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2006
Hal Luftig, Fox Theatricals and Dori Berinstein, in association with MGM Onstage, Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber, are psyched to announce LEGALLY BLONDE, the musical, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. Previews begin on March 30, 2007 and opening night is set for April 26, 2007 at a Broadway theatre to be announced. LEGALLY BLONDE will play a world premiere, pre-Broadway engagement in San Francisco at The Orpheum Theatre January 2007.
Casting Announced for New David Marshall Grant Play PEN
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2006
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced complete details for the fifth production of its 2005/2006 35th Anniversary Season, the World Premiere of PEN, a new play by David Marshall Grant.
Trailer Park to Play Final Performance on December 4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2005
On Sunday, December 4th at 7 PM, THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL will have its final performance at Dodger Stages…unless there is a dramatic increase in business. The show began performances on August 20 and will have played 121 performances by this Sunday's evening performance. A National Tour is in the works, as are productions in London and Las Vegas; with a cast album to be released in mid-December.