Whistle Down the Wind Tour to Launch in Houston in Sept.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2007
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind will launch its first-ever U.S. National tour September 9 through 22 at Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 2007-08 Theatre Under the Stars season and then continue on to major cities across America including Seattle, Hartford and Sacramento
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy to Play Chicago in Dec.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2007
Jam Theatricals will present the internationally acclaimed Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, which will make its Chicago premiere this holiday season - playing a limited one-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre (175 N. State St.) from December 26 - 31, 2007.
Modern Folktale 'Roxy Font' Plays FringeNYC in Aug.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2007
Crazytown Productions, S.D. Wagner and the New York International Fringe Festival will present Roxy Font, a modern folktale about a girl, a gun and a somewhat scandalous adventure, written by Liza Lentini
Casting Announced for Toronto's Dirty Dancing
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2007
Following an extensive search across Canada, and some major cities in the United States, David Mirvish, by arrangement with Jacobsen Entertainment, in association with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions, has revealed the cast that will bring Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto.
Photo Coverage: Broadway's Rising Stars
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - July 25, 2007
Presented as part of The Town Hall's first-ever Summer Broadway Festival, 'Broadway's Rising Stars,' was performed on Monday, July 23, at 8pm.
Esparza and McKean Join 'Homecoming;' Opens Dec. 4
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2007
Raul Esparza will appear in matinees (and evening performances) of a Pinter play with the Roundabout Theatre Company's previously announced production of The Homecoming
JoAnne Worley Joins 'Cabaret Cares' Evening, July 30
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2007
JoAnne Worley, currently starring in the hit Broadway show The Drowsy Chaperone, will perform in the hit benefit series Cabaret Cares, which will be presented at the Laurie Beechman Theater.
Spotlighters' "Perestroika": Powerful Fantasy
by James Howard - July 24, 2007
WHO: Spotlighters WHAT: Angels in America: Perestroika WHEN: Through August 12; Fri - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2 PM. HOW MUCH: $20.00 general/$17.00 students, BTA Members/$15.00/$12.00 BroadwayWorld.com readers! ADVISORY: Mature themes, sexuality and language.
Hungarian Play 'Juliet' Runs as Part of FringeNYC in Aug.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2007
Theatre Y will present Juliet by Andràs Visky, featuring Melissa Hawkins, as part of the 11th annual New York International Fringe Festival. The production will run from August 10th through 26th.
Broadway Bullet Interview: Idol the Musical
by Michael Gilboe - July 24, 2007
Many 'American Idol' alumni have recently performed on Broadway, but now the show has inspired a musical of its own. This week we talk to Idol the Musicals' producer, Todd Ellis, composer/lyricist/performer, Jon Balcourt, and performers, Babs Rubenstein, Jennie Riverso, Courtney Ellis, and Roy George.