Espinosa and Green Join London Scott Alan Concert
by Victoria Myers - July 24, 2008
Broadway's Eden Espinosa and Jenna Leigh Green have
just been added to the guest list of performers who
will join Composer and Lyricist Scott Alan at London
West End Duchess Theatre for the one night only
Benefit concert, 'Never Neverland: The Music of Scott
Alan.
'Babalu-cy-the art of Desi Arnaz' Begins 8/23
by Victoria Myers - July 24, 2008
Award-winning producers, Michael & Barbara Ross, will present the 2008 Back Stage Bistro Award Winning GREG PURNHAGEN in BABALU-CY - the art of Desi Arnaz, Off-Broadway, at the Actors Temple Theater, beginning August 23rd.
Zeffirelli Film Of Verdi's 'Aida' At Lake Worth Playhouse
by Beau Higgins - July 24, 2008
The Zeffirelli production of Aida, which was recorded in front of a live audience at Milan's La Scala in High Definition television format with Dolby Digital sound, was the premier performance in the venerable opera house's 2006-2007 Season. The production features the costumes of Maurizio Mellenotti and stars Roberto Alagna as Radames, Ildiko Komlosi as Amneris and Violeta Urmana in the title role. Riccardo Chailly conducts La Scala's orchestra, chorus and ballet company. This is the production in which Roberto Alagna angrily left the stage during the opera's second performance; the recording was made on opening night - the only one Alagna completed.
'Daytona's Gotta Dance' At Seaside Music Theater
by Beau Higgins - July 24, 2008
The dancers will strut their stuff before a live audience with their professional partners provided by Quanita's Ballroom, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Floor Play Dance, as well as freelance dance professionals. The cast boasts a Mayor, a Magazine Publisher, an Orthopaedic Surgeon, a Realtor, and several other Professionals in the Volusia County area
'Land of the Free' Opens September 22nd
by Victoria Myers - July 24, 2008
Babes With Blades inaugurates its 2008-2009, 11th anniversary season with Chicago Dramatists network playwright Mark Burns' 'Land of the Free,' directed by Babes With Blades ensemble member Beth Cummings.
Updated Schedule For Broadway In Bryant Park Announced!
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2008
The '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2008' series continues with the casts of Avenue Q, Phantom of the Opera, Pure Country, Mamma Mia! and In The Heights performing on Thursday July 17th, 12:30 pm at Bryant Park Lawn, 6th Avenue between 40th & 42nd St, NYC. Presented by Bank of America, this FREE lunchtime series takes place over six consecutive THURSDAYS: July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14. The FREE annual event will be hosted by WLTW's on-air personalities and feature live performances from the hottest on and off-Broadway shows!
'Dangerous Beauty' Premieres at Northwestern July 25
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2008
The world premiere musical of 'Dangerous Beauty' is a blend of passion, poetry and politics with an original score inspired by the best of Renaissance, rock 'n roll and classical music. This is the fifth full production to be developed by Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project (AMTP).
'Some Americans' Pushes Back Opening To 7/24
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2008
Due to an abbreviated rehearsal period with the show's full company, Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will move the opening night of Richard Nelson's Some Americans Abroad to Thursday, July 24, to allow for a longer preview period.
'Sacred is the New Profane' Part of MITF July 25th
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2008
Written and performed by Harnest, SACRED IS THE NEW PROFANE is told stylistically: mixing stand-up, story-telling and character driven scenes, Harnest portrays a breakdown that transformed into a break-through. Directed by Jeremy Bloom, the show begins performances on Friday, July 25th at Stage Left Studio, located at 438 W. 37th Street as part of the Ninth Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival.
Lina Koutrakos Returns to The Metropolitan Room 7/24
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2008
The multi-MAC Award-winning singer Lina Koutrakos is bringing back 'Torch,' her darkly modern re-interpretation of the classic torch song, for a two-week engagement at The Metropolitan Room.
Broadway in Bryant Park CANCELLED for July 24th
by Robert Diamond - July 24, 2008
Broadway in Bryant Park tomorrow has been postponed due to the pending inclement weather. They are rescheduling tomorrow's performance for the rain date of August 15th. The performance was to include the casts of The Lion King, Vanities, Hairspray, Forbidden Broadway and Godspel.
HAIRSPRAY Film Sequel Coming; Waters Writing Treatment
by Robert Diamond - July 24, 2008
Variety reports that New Line Cinema has just made a deal with John Waters, Hairspray's creator to pen a treatment for a sequel to the hit film. Also set to return are director/choreographer Adam Shankman, the song-writing team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.