Little by Little - 1999 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 4

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.

A new look at the upcoming musical Little Miss Perfect has been revealed with a new video of 'Middle of the Map' from the upcoming musical. The performance features Leanne Antonio, who will be playing the lead character Noelle in the production.

When Gregory Butler walked into 8th Avenue Studios on February 10, 1997 for rehearsal, he had no idea that the next three decades of his life would be defined by the sharp jazz lines and sly sensuality of the long running revival of Chicago the Musical.

Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank will be taking over the role of Dr Frederick Frankstein in their production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL when it transfers to Liverpool Playhouse for a limited 5-week run.

The Zeiders American Dream Theater will present Nolan’s Wake by playwright Patti Veconi, directed by Katherine Hammond, opening in November in the Studio Theater.

Manhattan Concert Productions has announced Jane Eyre as the next production in its Broadway Series, led by Erika Henningsen and Ramin Karimloo. Learn more about the show here!

Little Shop of Horrors has released new footage of Madeline Brewer and Major Attaway performing 'Sominex' in the hit Off-Broadway production. Watch the new video now!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Marilyn Maye and more. See the full weekly lineup here!

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Negotiations continue as two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) work toward new working contracts with the Broadway League. 

Good news! Tony nominated actor Colman Domingo is officially the voice of the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good. The news was confirmed by the Wicked account in a new video of the actor surrounded by stuffed animals of the character. 

Just minutes before Joshua Henry took the stage on opening night of Ragtime, he received a special delivery from the musical's original Coalhouse Walker, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Watch the video now!

Saturday morning, we're excited to report news from Equity that one deal has been tenatively reached. Learn more about the deal and what it means for the chances of a Broadway Strike.

Chess has officially returned to Broadway! Watch a video of their curtain call from their first preview, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.

Nick Jonas and Reba McEntire reunite on The Voice, reminiscing about their Broadway days in Annie Get Your Gun. Watch their fun backstage moment!

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT, showing January 6–11 at The Raymond F. Kravis Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is commending Lady Gaga after attending a recent performance of her Mayhem Ball tour, acknowledging her tribute to the Phantom of the Opera while singing her A Star Is Born smash hit, 'Shallow.'

Costello came up with an intriguing mix of crowd favorites, snarling his way through his harder edged material like “The Beat,” “(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea,” and “High Fidelity” and displaying his softer side with ballads like “Almost Blue” and “Poisoned Rose.”

A new musical based on the pop group AQUA is headed to the stage! The group has given approval for their music and story to be transformed into an original musical – AQUA THE MUSICAL.

Lea Michele is honoring the late Marin Mazzie on her birthday with backstage photos from Ragtime in 1997. The upcoming Chess star took to social media to share photos of herself dressed up as Mazzie as 'Mother' for Halloween.

Beck Center for the Arts will present intergenerational experience that is fun for all, The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.

Vancouver audiences gathered at the Rio Theatre on September 28 for an exclusive one-night-only screening of SOUL’S ROAD, the new Canadian drama directed by Joel Stewart and starring country music star Dallas Smith in his acting debut. Shot in Alberta and produced by Dept. 9 Studios, the 101-minute feature is a story of self-discovery, redemption, and the healing power of music. 

It's official: Schmigadoon is headed to Broadway! The stage musical based on the Apple TV+ series of the same name will take to the Broadway stage next year, in a limited engagement at the Nederlander Theatre.

Masquerade stars Jeff Kready, Telly Leung, Hugh Panaro, Kyle Scatliffe, Clay Singer, and Nik Walker as the Phantom, with Haile Ferrier, Erin LeCroy, Francesca Mehrotra, Riley Noland, Kaley Ann Voorhees, and Anna Zavelson as Christine. See the video!