Swedish Marsha Songcome Takes Over the Role of Gigi in MISS SAIGON
by Isa Ponturo - November 23, 2015
The Swedish current castmember, Marsha Songcome takes over the role of Gigi Van Tranh in Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's MISS SAIGON from 14 December 2015 to the closing date 27 February 2016 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. She succeeds Natalie Mendoza.
by Isa Ponturo - November 23, 2015
The Swedish current castmember, Marsha Songcome takes over the role of Gigi Van Tranh in Claude-Michel Schonberg & Alain Boublil's MISS SAIGON from 14 December 2015 to the closing date 27 February 2016 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. She succeeds Natalie Mendoza.
Anton Zetterholm Joins Cast Of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Cirkus Stockholm
by Isa Ponturo - November 02, 2015
Anton Zetterhom joins the Swedish revival production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as Raoul de Chagny which is set to premiere 14 September 2016.
by Isa Ponturo - November 02, 2015
Anton Zetterhom joins the Swedish revival production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as Raoul de Chagny which is set to premiere 14 September 2016.
BWW Preview: New Musical LOLA'S BAR Starring Anton Zetterholm
by Isa Ponturo - September 13, 2015
LOLA'S BAR. A brand new Swedish musical starring Anton Zetterholm, Karin Martensson, Sanna Johansson, Mattias Ermedal and Jakob Albinsson is in the works. It is written by Anders Lignell and Peter Wiberg. The story takes place at Lola's Bar. A place where artists can unwind, drink, eat and hear the latest gossip in the world of theater.
by Isa Ponturo - September 13, 2015
LOLA'S BAR. A brand new Swedish musical starring Anton Zetterholm, Karin Martensson, Sanna Johansson, Mattias Ermedal and Jakob Albinsson is in the works. It is written by Anders Lignell and Peter Wiberg. The story takes place at Lola's Bar. A place where artists can unwind, drink, eat and hear the latest gossip in the world of theater.
Peter Jöback To Lead Swedish Revival Of The Phantom Of The Opera
by Isa Ponturo - March 24, 2015
It's official. Former Broadway and West End Phantom Peter Jöback is going to star in a Swedish revival of the original replica production of The Phantom Of The Opera in Stockholm 2016.
by Isa Ponturo - March 24, 2015
It's official. Former Broadway and West End Phantom Peter Jöback is going to star in a Swedish revival of the original replica production of The Phantom Of The Opera in Stockholm 2016.
BWW Seeks Editors in Sweden
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2015
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Sweden.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2015
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Sweden.
BWW Reviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Norrbottensteatern
by Isa Ponturo - October 06, 2014
Based on the 1973 French play of the same name LA CAGE AUX FOLLES tells the story about the middle-aged homosexual couple who reside in Saint-Tropez, George (played by Roger Storm), the owner of the drag nightclub 'LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' and his partner Albin (played by Mikael Odhag), the performer of the nightclub who goes under the alias of 'Zaza'. Their son, Jean-Michel (Filip Tallham), George's illegitimate offspring from a one night stand is getting married to Anne Dindon, daughter of the conservative leader or 'Tradition, Family and Morality Party'. Therefore, they are forced to take drastic action to hide their sexual orientation in order to meet the family of their son's fiancé...But the question is if they can keep it up?
by Isa Ponturo - October 06, 2014
Based on the 1973 French play of the same name LA CAGE AUX FOLLES tells the story about the middle-aged homosexual couple who reside in Saint-Tropez, George (played by Roger Storm), the owner of the drag nightclub 'LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' and his partner Albin (played by Mikael Odhag), the performer of the nightclub who goes under the alias of 'Zaza'. Their son, Jean-Michel (Filip Tallham), George's illegitimate offspring from a one night stand is getting married to Anne Dindon, daughter of the conservative leader or 'Tradition, Family and Morality Party'. Therefore, they are forced to take drastic action to hide their sexual orientation in order to meet the family of their son's fiancé...But the question is if they can keep it up?
Review Roundup: Livet Är En Schlager
by Isa Ponturo - September 28, 2014
Based on the movie with the same name, Peter Joback and Helen Sjoholm stars in the new Swedish musical LIVET ÄR EN SCHLAGER. (English title: Once In A Lifetime) It follows the schlager music (hit songs frequently represented at Eurovision Song Contest) obsessed Mona Berglund who steals and submits her employer's, a cerebral palsy sufferer's, self composed song. A song, which qualifies for the finals and leads Mona to stardom. The world premiere in Stockholm took place on Saturday 11 September starring the star duo Peter Joback and Helen Sjoholm whom are once again reunited on the theatre stage, 19 years after their roles in 'Kristina Fran Duvemala'. Let's see what the critics had to say...
by Isa Ponturo - September 28, 2014
Based on the movie with the same name, Peter Joback and Helen Sjoholm stars in the new Swedish musical LIVET ÄR EN SCHLAGER. (English title: Once In A Lifetime) It follows the schlager music (hit songs frequently represented at Eurovision Song Contest) obsessed Mona Berglund who steals and submits her employer's, a cerebral palsy sufferer's, self composed song. A song, which qualifies for the finals and leads Mona to stardom. The world premiere in Stockholm took place on Saturday 11 September starring the star duo Peter Joback and Helen Sjoholm whom are once again reunited on the theatre stage, 19 years after their roles in 'Kristina Fran Duvemala'. Let's see what the critics had to say...
BWW Previews: Fall Shows in Sweden 2014
by Isa Ponturo - September 23, 2014
It is that time of the year. The days get shorter, the temperature drops, the leaves fall and we say our goodbyes to the northern midnight sun. The autumn has finally come, and we could not be happier! But this can only mean one thing for us Swedish theatre lovers, a fresh new theatre season! This season brings both revivals of old favorites and new shows and I have complied a list of upcoming shows I'm looking forward to see!
by Isa Ponturo - September 23, 2014
It is that time of the year. The days get shorter, the temperature drops, the leaves fall and we say our goodbyes to the northern midnight sun. The autumn has finally come, and we could not be happier! But this can only mean one thing for us Swedish theatre lovers, a fresh new theatre season! This season brings both revivals of old favorites and new shows and I have complied a list of upcoming shows I'm looking forward to see!
BWW Seeks Editors in Sweden
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Sweden.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Sweden.
MEN WITHOUT HATS Confirm February 14 Sweden Concert
by Kelsey Denette - January 25, 2013
MEN WITHOUT HATS, the Canadian electronic rock group, best known for their iconic hit singles The Safety Dance and Pop Goes The Word, have confirmed a new concert in Stockholm on Valentine's Day (Feb 14th), as part of their first European Tour in 20 years.
by Kelsey Denette - January 25, 2013
MEN WITHOUT HATS, the Canadian electronic rock group, best known for their iconic hit singles The Safety Dance and Pop Goes The Word, have confirmed a new concert in Stockholm on Valentine's Day (Feb 14th), as part of their first European Tour in 20 years.
BWW's Top Sweden Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Sweden in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Sweden in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
GHOST Performs Special Show in Linköping, Sweden Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2012
GHOST decreed they will perform a concert today, December 15th, 2012 in their hometown of Linköping, Sweden at Cupolen. Limited tickets are still available HERE. Also this Saturday for those seeking redemption, Papa will bestow a special offering to those who sign up with their email addresses beginning at 10PM Local Time CET.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2012
GHOST decreed they will perform a concert today, December 15th, 2012 in their hometown of Linköping, Sweden at Cupolen. Limited tickets are still available HERE. Also this Saturday for those seeking redemption, Papa will bestow a special offering to those who sign up with their email addresses beginning at 10PM Local Time CET.
GHOST to Perform Special Show in Linköping, Sweden, 12/15
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2012
GHOST decreed they will perform a concert this Saturday, December 15th, 2012 in their hometown of Linköping, Sweden at Cupolen. Limited tickets are still available HERE. Also this Saturday for those seeking redemption, Papa will bestow a special offering to those who sign up with their email addresses beginning at 10PM Local Time CET.
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2012
GHOST decreed they will perform a concert this Saturday, December 15th, 2012 in their hometown of Linköping, Sweden at Cupolen. Limited tickets are still available HERE. Also this Saturday for those seeking redemption, Papa will bestow a special offering to those who sign up with their email addresses beginning at 10PM Local Time CET.
FREUD’S LAST SESSION Opens Tonight In Stockholm
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2011
New York's smash hit play FREUD'S LAST SESSION is opening its first foreign production tonight, December 9th at the Stockholm City Theatre, Sweden's most popular theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2011
New York's smash hit play FREUD'S LAST SESSION is opening its first foreign production tonight, December 9th at the Stockholm City Theatre, Sweden's most popular theatre.
FREUD’S LAST SESSION Opens Tonight In Stockholm
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 09, 2011
New York's smash hit play FREUD'S LAST SESSION is opening its first foreign production tonight, December 9th at the Stockholm City Theatre, Sweden's most popular theatre.
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 09, 2011
New York's smash hit play FREUD'S LAST SESSION is opening its first foreign production tonight, December 9th at the Stockholm City Theatre, Sweden's most popular theatre.
Joseph Calleja to Headline Nobel Prize Concert, 12/8; Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2011
Joseph Calleja is the latest artist to be chosen as the featured soloist at the Nobel Prize Concert, held annually in Stockholm on December 8 in honor of the year's Nobel Laureates. For the 2011 concert, Calleja will perform a selection of favorite Italian and French opera arias with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic under Marcello Mottadelli. It was with a similar program that the singer's most recent solo album, The Maltese Tenor, debuted last month in the number one spot on the Billboard Classical Traditional Chart in the US, having already topped similar lists in the UK and Germany. The disc includes an aria from Gounod's Faust, and it is in the title role of a new production of this grand opera that Calleja returns to New York's Metropolitan Opera in January 2012.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2011
Joseph Calleja is the latest artist to be chosen as the featured soloist at the Nobel Prize Concert, held annually in Stockholm on December 8 in honor of the year's Nobel Laureates. For the 2011 concert, Calleja will perform a selection of favorite Italian and French opera arias with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic under Marcello Mottadelli. It was with a similar program that the singer's most recent solo album, The Maltese Tenor, debuted last month in the number one spot on the Billboard Classical Traditional Chart in the US, having already topped similar lists in the UK and Germany. The disc includes an aria from Gounod's Faust, and it is in the title role of a new production of this grand opera that Calleja returns to New York's Metropolitan Opera in January 2012.
Joseph Calleja to Headline Nobel Prize Concert, 12/8; Announces Upcoming Performances
by Jennie Mamary - December 05, 2011
Joseph Calleja is the latest artist to be chosen as the featured soloist at the Nobel Prize Concert, held annually in Stockholm on December 8 in honor of the year's Nobel Laureates. For the 2011 concert, Calleja will perform a selection of favorite Italian and French opera arias with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic under Marcello Mottadelli. It was with a similar program that the singer's most recent solo album, The Maltese Tenor, debuted last month in the number one spot on the Billboard Classical Traditional Chart in the US, having already topped similar lists in the UK and Germany. The disc includes an aria from Gounod's Faust, and it is in the title role of a new production of this grand opera that Calleja returns to New York's Metropolitan Opera in January 2012.
by Jennie Mamary - December 05, 2011
Joseph Calleja is the latest artist to be chosen as the featured soloist at the Nobel Prize Concert, held annually in Stockholm on December 8 in honor of the year's Nobel Laureates. For the 2011 concert, Calleja will perform a selection of favorite Italian and French opera arias with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic under Marcello Mottadelli. It was with a similar program that the singer's most recent solo album, The Maltese Tenor, debuted last month in the number one spot on the Billboard Classical Traditional Chart in the US, having already topped similar lists in the UK and Germany. The disc includes an aria from Gounod's Faust, and it is in the title role of a new production of this grand opera that Calleja returns to New York's Metropolitan Opera in January 2012.
Prince to Perform at WAY OUT WEST, August 11-13
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2011
One of the world's greatest artists of all time, the multi-platinum selling singer, Prince, has been added to the list of world-class acts set to perform at the Way Out West music festival, being held from 11-13 August in Gothenburg's city park, Slottsskogen.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2011
One of the world's greatest artists of all time, the multi-platinum selling singer, Prince, has been added to the list of world-class acts set to perform at the Way Out West music festival, being held from 11-13 August in Gothenburg's city park, Slottsskogen.
Prince to Perform at WAY OUT WEST, August 11-13
by Nicole Rosky - June 08, 2011
One of the world's greatest artists of all time, the multi-platinum selling singer, Prince, has been added to the list of world-class acts set to perform at the Way Out West music festival, being held from 11-13 August in Gothenburg's city park, Slottsskogen.
by Nicole Rosky - June 08, 2011
One of the world's greatest artists of all time, the multi-platinum selling singer, Prince, has been added to the list of world-class acts set to perform at the Way Out West music festival, being held from 11-13 August in Gothenburg's city park, Slottsskogen.
Photo Coverage: Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock Attend The Wedding of Sweden's Crown Princess
by BWW Photo Special - June 23, 2010
On June 19, the wedding of Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling took place at Stockholm's catherdal. Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock attended the wedding together. Prince Albert II of Monaco is to marry South African former Olympic swimmer and model Charlene Wittstock, the prince's office said in a statement on Wednesday. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
by BWW Photo Special - June 23, 2010
On June 19, the wedding of Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling took place at Stockholm's catherdal. Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock attended the wedding together. Prince Albert II of Monaco is to marry South African former Olympic swimmer and model Charlene Wittstock, the prince's office said in a statement on Wednesday. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
Photo Coverage: Sweden's Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling Celebrate Engagement
by BWW Photo Special - June 18, 2010
Today, June 18, Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and her fiance Daniel Westling arrived at a Government reception at Stockholm City Hall, as part of this weekend's wedding celebrations. Princess Victoria is the heiress to the throne and is expected to become Sweden's 4th queen regnant. Daniel Westling is a personal trainer and gym owner. Princess Victoria and her fiance Daniel Westling will be married on June 19, 2010. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
by BWW Photo Special - June 18, 2010
Today, June 18, Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and her fiance Daniel Westling arrived at a Government reception at Stockholm City Hall, as part of this weekend's wedding celebrations. Princess Victoria is the heiress to the throne and is expected to become Sweden's 4th queen regnant. Daniel Westling is a personal trainer and gym owner. Princess Victoria and her fiance Daniel Westling will be married on June 19, 2010. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.
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