http://broadwayworld.com Latest BroadwayWorld.com News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2013 BroadwayWorld.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Mon, 20 May 2013 00:11:00 EST 10 http://broadwayworld.com/broadwaymain.gif http://broadwayworld.com Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Sunday, May 19, 2013. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Top-Stories-You-Missed-on-BWW-This-Weekend-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic/hotnews.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Top-Stories-You-Missed-on-BWW-This-Weekend-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:45:00 EST Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Sunday, May 19, 2013. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Sunday-May-19-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic/hotnews.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Sunday-May-19-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 EST The 58th Annual Drama Desk take place tonight, May 19th at Town Hall 123 W. 43rd Street. BroadwayWorld will be updating the list of winners live, so be sure to check back to stay in the know BWW Special Coverage http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-COVERAGE-All-the-2013-Drama-Desk-Award-Winners-Updating-Live-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200695A494F-BE97-4ABD-1C0E3D11B8348A44.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/SPECIAL-COVERAGE-All-the-2013-Drama-Desk-Award-Winners-Updating-Live-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 19:56:43 EST Two standing ovations and a packed house greeted Tony and Grammy Award-nominee Phillip Boykin as he joined a slew of stars to salute a Century of Broadway Showstoppers in GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 730 pm, at the Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, in Morristown, NJ. Scroll down for photos from the benefit below BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Tony-Nominee-Phillip-Boykin-Performs-at-GIVE-MY-REGARDS-TO-BROADWAY-in-Morristown-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752007826B98D-E4F3-684D-B57D34F31DAA21FD.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Tony-Nominee-Phillip-Boykin-Performs-at-GIVE-MY-REGARDS-TO-BROADWAY-in-Morristown-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 19:55:00 EST On Monday May 13th, the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in the historic West Side YMCA played host to a completely sold out crowd for their 3rd annual 'Little Theater, Big Dreams' benefit cabaret. Scroll down for photos from the evening BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Miss-NY-ANNIE-Orphans-and-More-Perform-at-West-Side-YMCA-Benefit-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520077C89E31-E3E0-0BBA-6AEAD436DCFE7018.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Miss-NY-ANNIE-Orphans-and-More-Perform-at-West-Side-YMCA-Benefit-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 19:44:18 EST According to the NY Post, a man survived with minor injuries after falling out of a window above Broadway's Lyceum Theater this afternoon, May 19. He landed on the marquee, as reported by fire officials, just 2 or 3 feet down from the window. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Man-Survives-Fall-Onto-Broadways-Lyceum-Theatre-Marquee-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752007621468E-B2F9-53E7-DF3B0D94F2FFC67F.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Man-Survives-Fall-Onto-Broadways-Lyceum-Theatre-Marquee-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:57:57 EST Today in 1946, the second Broadway revival of Showboat opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre, and ran for 418 performances. Show Boat is a musical in two acts with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was originally produced in New York in 1927 and in London in 1928, and was based on the 1926 novel of the same name by Edna Ferber. The plot chronicles the lives of those living and working on the Cotton Blossom, a Mississippi River show boat, from 1880 to 1927. The show's dominant themes include racial prejudice and tragic, enduring love. Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-This-Day-519-SHOW-BOAT-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic4/751325764106.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-This-Day-519-SHOW-BOAT-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:00:49 EST The Tony nominated Kinky Boots put together a montage of the media craze since the announcement of its 12 nominations last month. Click below to watch interviews and clips featuring stars Stark Sands and Billy Porter, and the musical's creative team, including Cyndi Lauper, Harvey Fierstein and more Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-KINKY-BOOTS-Media-Montage-Billy-Porter-Cyndi-Lauper-and-More-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752006361CB05-EDAF-6A1F-0BD238CC066B5DF0.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-KINKY-BOOTS-Media-Montage-Billy-Porter-Cyndi-Lauper-and-More-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:14:07 EST The 58th Annual Drama Desk awards will take place tonight, May 19th at Town Hall 123 W. 43rd Street. Scroll below for the full list of nominees, and be sure to check back later for BWW's live coverage BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/2013-Drama-Desk-Awards-Are-Tonight-Check-Out-the-Nominees-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520042AE3CD8-D194-01FD-99E8E8538C4687C5.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/2013-Drama-Desk-Awards-Are-Tonight-Check-Out-the-Nominees-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:51 EST Today we are talking to a five-time Tony Award-winning directorchoreographer celebrated for her stupendous work on CRAZY FOR YOU, THE PRODUCERS, CONTACT, THE FROGS, THOU SHALT NOT, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS and many more - the master musicals director Susan Stroman. In discussing a vast array of topics, Stroman and I touch upon many of her past projects as well as look ahead to her current and future endeavors - that is the forthcoming Broadway bow of the new musical BIG FISH, starring Norbert Leo Butz, as well as the world premiere of Ahrens amp Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER next year. Most importantly, Stroman shines a light on her enduring artistic partnership with Mel Brooks in bringing to life the screen-to-stage musical adaptations of both THE PRODUCERS and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, with BLAZING SADDLES on the way - their rich collaboration also being highlighted in this week's AMERICAN MASTERS tribute to Mel Brooks on PBS. Additionally, Stroman reflects on some of her lesser-known entities and casts a light on some of her foremost influences as well as candidly discusses her specialty work for a bevy of major stars - such as at SONDHEIM A CELEBRATION AT CARNEGIE HALL in 1992 - and the finer points of working with Stephen Sondheim and Nathan Lane on Sondheim's most recent original Broadway musical, THE FROGS. Plus, Stroman shares first details of her upcoming collaboration with comedy master Woody Allen on the musical stage adaptation of Allen's Academy Award-winning BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and also offers the 411 on the upcoming Los Angeles and West End productions of Kander amp Ebb's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS - including the real-life role the musical has played in the pardoning of the originally accused nine just last month. Stroman also comments on her work with Hal Prince on the career revue PRINCE OF BROADWAY, opening in Japan in 2015, and also touches upon her ongoing desire to pursue a film adaptation of her multi-Tony Award-winning and genre-redefining 2000 Best Musical, CONTACT. All of that and much, much awaits in this wide-ranging conversation Pat Cerasaro http://broadwayworld.com/article/InDepth-InterView-Susan-Stroman-Talks-PBS-Mel-Brooks-Doc-BIG-FISH-BULLETS-OVER-BROADWAY-SCOTTSBORO-BOYS-In-LAUK-BLAZING-SADDLES-More-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752005F91B136-0394-7713-BDFFF2EE3ACB6D5B.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/InDepth-InterView-Susan-Stroman-Talks-PBS-Mel-Brooks-Doc-BIG-FISH-BULLETS-OVER-BROADWAY-SCOTTSBORO-BOYS-In-LAUK-BLAZING-SADDLES-More-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 08:30:46 EST Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-May-19-2013-20130519 http://images.bwwstatic.com/bway1920.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-May-19-2013-20130519 Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 EST The Tony Award-nominated play ORPHANS will play its final Broadway show TODAY, MAY 19 after 27 previews and 37 regular performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street. The production began performances on March 26 and opened on April 18. The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's ORPHANS stars Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge and is directed by Daniel Sullivan. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-ORPHANS-Starring-Alec-Baldwin-Ben-Foster-Tom-Sturridge-to-Close-on-Broadway-May-19-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200499640main83.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-ORPHANS-Starring-Alec-Baldwin-Ben-Foster-Tom-Sturridge-to-Close-on-Broadway-May-19-20130518 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Jason Forbach, currently appearing as Enjolras in the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Les Miserables slated for Broadway next season, will present a one-night-only concert 'A New Leading Man' in North Central College's Madden Theater in Naperville, IL. The concert will be presented tonight, May 19th at the Madden Theater at 6 p.m. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/LES-MISERABLES-Jason-Forbach-to-Perform-A-NEW-LEADING-MAN-Concert-at-Madden-Theater-Today-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752006D2540C6-900E-716A-7DCCC38A2DF0EF87.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/LES-MISERABLES-Jason-Forbach-to-Perform-A-NEW-LEADING-MAN-Concert-at-Madden-Theater-Today-20130518 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Children's book authors with roots in the Broadway community take center stage today, May 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Books Of Wonder, the legendary Manhattan book store. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tim-Federle-Seth-Rudetsky-and-More-to-Appear-at-Books-of-Wonders-FROM-PAGE-TO-STAGE-Today-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752003C581D1E-9AB8-D6B2-D0FAAEE6C90E9FC2.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tim-Federle-Seth-Rudetsky-and-More-to-Appear-at-Books-of-Wonders-FROM-PAGE-TO-STAGE-Today-20130518 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:30:00 EST The Nederlander Organization and Pantages Theatre, Hollywood have announced that the 2nd Annual Jerry Herman AWARDS, a celebration in the achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre in Los Angeles will be hosted at the Pantages Theatre tonight, May 19, 2013 at 7pm. Red Carpet celebrity arrivals will begin at 6pm on Sunday evening. Single tickets for this awards celebration are now on sale to the general public. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Steven-Weber-Cathy-Rigby-Tracie-Thoms-and-More-to-Present-at-2013-Jerry-Herman-Awards-Today-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752007C2AABFA-A9E0-8C6D-633445A46CE6C3F4.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Steven-Weber-Cathy-Rigby-Tracie-Thoms-and-More-to-Present-at-2013-Jerry-Herman-Awards-Today-20130518 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:30:00 EST In celebration of Asian Heritage month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee of Actors' Equity Association and ReImagined World Entertainment will present 'The Asian American Composers and Lyricists Project,' a free evening of original works created and sung by Asian American theatre artists. This one-night only concert event will take place tonight, May 19 at 8PM at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center 480 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10thAvenues. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Ann-Harada-Telly-Leung-and-More-Featured-in-AEAs-THE-ASIAN-AMERICAN-COMPOSERS-AND-LYRICISTS-PROJECT-Today-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752003AF26767-C7F1-9E22-ED63D155D8D401FE.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Ann-Harada-Telly-Leung-and-More-Featured-in-AEAs-THE-ASIAN-AMERICAN-COMPOSERS-AND-LYRICISTS-PROJECT-Today-20130518 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Saturday, May 18, 2013. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Saturday-May-18-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic/hotnews.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Saturday-May-18-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 EST BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 5182013. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Coming-Up-This-Week-in-Theatre-5182013-20130518 http://broadwayworld.com/article/Coming-Up-This-Week-in-Theatre-5182013-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 22:30:00 EST It's not your imagination. There are more projections at the theatre. Are they just glorified PowerPoint slides Not at all. Sven Ortel, the projection designer, explains it all to you. Sherry Shameer Cohen http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interviews-Sven-Ortel-Master-Projection-Designer-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752004268B77A-C148-7957-86DC7D1E3B40E680.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interviews-Sven-Ortel-Master-Projection-Designer-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:52:35 EST It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Star Trek-themed pics from the casts of THE BOOK OF MORMON and KINKY BOOTS, plus SIPs from NICE WORK, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, SPIDER-MAN, WEST SIDE STORY, TOP HAT, THE BOOK OF MORMON in the West End, SILENCE THE MUSICAL celebrating its 500th performance, off-Broadway, a first shot from MEASURE FOR MEASURE at the Stratford Festival, a literal 'sip' from SPAMALOT at the Hobby Center and more BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Saturday-Intermission-Pics-May-18-STAR-TREK-Edition-with-BOOK-OF-MORMON-KINKY-BOOTS-and-More-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200419E7D8A-E4D9-2576-D61DDC16153D50E6.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Saturday-Intermission-Pics-May-18-STAR-TREK-Edition-with-BOOK-OF-MORMON-KINKY-BOOTS-and-More-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:43:46 EST Famous funny men ROBERT PICARDO and LEE WILKOF will appear in Neil Simon's THE SUNSHINE BOYS for director JOHN PUTCH at Totem Pole Playhouse, for its 63rd summer season. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Robert-Picardo-and-Lee-Wilkof-to-Appear-in-THE-SUNSHINE-BOYS-at-Totem-Pole-Playhouse-79-21-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520040C3A0C1-F825-8492-D93BDEAF17270FB8.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Robert-Picardo-and-Lee-Wilkof-to-Appear-in-THE-SUNSHINE-BOYS-at-Totem-Pole-Playhouse-79-21-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 18:07:58 EST As an online companion to Vanity Fair's feature article on Rebecca the Musical's scandalous Broadway collapse, David Kamp takes readers behind the scenes at Rebecca's first and only rehearsal. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Vanity-Fair-Online-Extra-REBECCA-Must-Read-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520040147811-B817-C178-0B50A697FB6BFE61.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Vanity-Fair-Online-Extra-REBECCA-Must-Read-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:47:24 EST With rumors still circulating that James Corden is in talks to play 'The Baker' in the upcoming Disney film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS, BWW brings you two clips of Corden singing a performance of Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' and a duet with Gary Barlow on 'Pray.' Click below to hear Corden sing Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-James-Corden-Shows-Off-His-Chops-with-Gary-Barlow-and-Queen-INTO-THE-WOODS-Film-Rumors-Still-Circling-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752003F2AEE79-FE3B-A98A-27E095504F080B4E.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-James-Corden-Shows-Off-His-Chops-with-Gary-Barlow-and-Queen-INTO-THE-WOODS-Film-Rumors-Still-Circling-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:23 EST Due to overwhelming demand, last month cabaret showplace 54 Below added two new dates to the upcoming venue debut of LES MISERABLES breakout star and Broadway marquee name Aaron Tveit and tonight he plays his final show there after a stupendously well-received series of shows. Pat Cerasaro http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tveit-Plays-Final-54-Below-Show-Tonight-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752002DEAB6BE-F2F1-FF5F-DA8744ED254D505A.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tveit-Plays-Final-54-Below-Show-Tonight-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:06:41 EST