http://www.broadwayworld.com Latest BroadwayWorld.com News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2010 BroadwayWorld.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:09:55 EST 10 http://www.broadwayworld.com/broadwaymain.gif http://www.broadwayworld.com Happy Birthday Sherie Rene Scott On Broadway Scott has starred as Christine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, garnering nominations for a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Amneris in Elton John and Tim Rices Aida 2000, for which she won the Clarence Derwent Award and was a Drama League Honoree Sally in Tommy 1993 Marty in Grease 199596 Maureen in Rent 1997 and originated the role of Ursula in The Little Mermaid 2007. In 2010 Scott starred in the critically acclaimed production Everyday Rapture, which Scott wrote with co-author Dick Scanlan. She most recently starred as Pepa in the musical adaptation of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-This-Day-28--Sherie-Rene-Scott-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/751328697991.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-This-Day-28--Sherie-Rene-Scott-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:56 EST On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the company of Broadway's revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELLwill welcome the musical director and conductor of the original Broadway production -- Late Show with David Letterman musical director Paul Shaffer -- in a special cameo appearance. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Paul-Shaffer-to-Make-Appearance-in-GODSPELL-216-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D905904-0F95-BA04-917508F7D456FBCB.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Paul-Shaffer-to-Make-Appearance-in-GODSPELL-216-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:38:39 EST According to EWonline, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman will star in the adaptation of John le Carre's 2008 thriller novel A MOST WANTED MAN. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Phillip-Seymour-Hoffman-to-Star-in-John-le-Carres-A-MOST-WANTED-MAN-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D89B695-096E-883D-C3BBF00819D3C8AA.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Phillip-Seymour-Hoffman-to-Star-in-John-le-Carres-A-MOST-WANTED-MAN-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:21:45 EST INTAR, New Yorks Latino theatre company, celebrated its 46th anniversary with a special Gala at the Manhattan Penthouse 80 5th Avenue at 14th Street last night, February 7th. Walter McBride http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Jose-Rivera-Lou-Moreno-et-al-at-1st-Annual-INTAR-Gala-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D84143D-CB31-0504-37D5F4BA637C76A6.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Jose-Rivera-Lou-Moreno-et-al-at-1st-Annual-INTAR-Gala-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:11:22 EST VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie starring Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy began performances at its new home at the Lyceum Theatre last night, February 7. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory evening and brings you curtain call overage below Peter James Zielinski http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-VENUS-IN-FUR-Re-Opens-on-Broadway-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D79710D-9837-615D-1ED4B5BE0626B23D.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-VENUS-IN-FUR-Re-Opens-on-Broadway-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:02:57 EST TDFs Autism Theater Initiative will present autism-friendly performances of Disney and Cameron Mackintoshs Mary Poppins on Sunday, April 29, at 1pm, at the New Amsterdam Theatre 214 West 42nd, Street, NYC and Disneys The Lion King on Sunday, September 30, at 1pm, at the Minskoff Theatre 1515 Broadway, NYC. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/TDFs-Autism-Theater-Initiative-To-Host-Autism-Friendly-Bway-Performances-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003398205D7494FC-C895-5EBA-E79D880FCECB03F5.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/TDFs-Autism-Theater-Initiative-To-Host-Autism-Friendly-Bway-Performances-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:55:43 EST The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview on January 31, 2012 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The show will open officially on March 1, 2012. The first production shots have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-CARRIEs-Back-First-Production-Shots-Released-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D69D38B-FEEF-11A9-4AE28EB11881A4B9.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-CARRIEs-Back-First-Production-Shots-Released-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:45:29 EST Stephen Wadsworth's new production of Terrence McNally's Master Class starring Tyne Daly as the legendary opera soprano Maria Callas at the Vaudeville Theatre following its critically acclaimed, sell-out run on Broadway. Joining Daly are Gerard Carey Stagehand, Jeremy Cohen Emmanuel Weinstock, Naomi O'Connell Sharon Graham, Dianne Pilkington Sophie De Palma and Garrett Sorenson Anthony Candolino. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-West-Ends-MASTER-CLASS-Celebrates-Opening-Night-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D67C81B-0006-B2EF-37C67733DE5D23DF.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-West-Ends-MASTER-CLASS-Celebrates-Opening-Night-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:55 EST On the February 13th episode of NBC's new musical drama series SMASH entitled 'Callbacks', Ivy Megan Hilty and Karen Katharine McPhee jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills Jack Davenport as they pursue the role of a lifetime. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-Episode-2-of-NBCs-SMASH-Airing-213-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D581A8C-D2D7-53FC-B39EAC81B26CBEF9.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-Episode-2-of-NBCs-SMASH-Airing-213-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:24:05 EST Capezio celebrates 125 years of excellence with this one-night only special show on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 700 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street btwn. 6th and 7th Ave NYC. A glorious production highlighting some of the magical history of Capezio with numerous dance legends and stars of stage and screen saluting this milestone. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Capezio-Honors-Tommy-Tune-At-125-Year-BCEFA-Benefit-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003398095D58DA7B-B7D4-DD68-6DEEE9079CFA827C.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Capezio-Honors-Tommy-Tune-At-125-Year-BCEFA-Benefit-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:23:28 EST Happy February Eager to get a jump start on booking up your calendar for the month Since no one can be everywhere at once, here are my official BroadwayGirlNYC picks for the month of February. BroadwayGirlNYC http://broadwayworld.com/article/BroadwayGirlNYC-Picks-for-February-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003379075D5105B9-957C-EAF4-DB1C1EA4C72CDD08.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BroadwayGirlNYC-Picks-for-February-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:14:51 EST Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as an extra-extra special production, and heralded by Newsweek as the talk of the town, Newsies makes its Broadway debut at the Nederlander Theatre riding a wave of rave reviews and standing ovations. Tickets are on sale now Contests http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tickets-to-NEWSIES-on-Broadway-on-Sale-Now-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005D4B8E35-B9C4-6653-D46E12914A58D64F.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Tickets-to-NEWSIES-on-Broadway-on-Sale-Now-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:10:14 EST Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals announced that the inspiring new musicalAmazing Grace, based on the life of John Newton, the former slave trader who wrote the world's most recognized hymn, will kick-off Goodspeed Musical's Norma Terris Theatre Season May 17 through June 10. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/New-Musical-AMAZING-GRACE-to-Open-at-Goodspeed-517-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003398005CF52B55-07B3-7EC7-B9832342CB4E9805.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/New-Musical-AMAZING-GRACE-to-Open-at-Goodspeed-517-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:34:39 EST Jujamcyn Theaters President Jordan Roth announced today that Clybourne Park will open on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre on Thursday, April 19 preview performances begin on March 26 for a limited 16-week engagement. This is exactly one week later than the originally planned opening, making up for the time that was lost last week. Tickets are now on sale to American Express card holders as of midnight Wednesday, February 8. T BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/CLYBOURNE-PARK-Sets-Broadway-Dates-Opens-April-19-for-Limited-Engagement-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003397995CF097A6-D704-BD75-D2D280C3E484BDE5.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/CLYBOURNE-PARK-Sets-Broadway-Dates-Opens-April-19-for-Limited-Engagement-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:29:37 EST Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 8 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-February-8-2012-20120208 http://images.broadwayworld.com/bway1920.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-February-8-2012-20120208 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST The Drama Book Shop has announced that Paula Vogel, the pulitzer prize-winning playwright of HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE will appear on Wedneday, today from 530 to 730 pm. Paula Vogels acclaimed play is returning to New York City for the first time since its premiere 15 years ago. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Playwright-Paula-Vogel-to-Appear-at-Drama-Book-Shop-28-20120207 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752003F2636A4-E505-B027-2CD284CD56AA4382.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Playwright-Paula-Vogel-to-Appear-at-Drama-Book-Shop-28-20120207 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:30:00 EST Colin Donnell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Betsy Wolfe play four friends at different points in their lives in Stephen Sondheims Merrily We Roll Along, the first New York City Center Encores production of the season. Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, will be directed by James Lapine with music direction by Rob Berman and musical staging by Dan Knechtges. Merrily has been extended for a two-week run and will play for 15 performances, tonight through February 19, 2012, at New York City Center 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hes-Charlie-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-to-Star-in-Encores-MERRILY-WE-ROLL-ALONG-20120207 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005B36444A-F3DE-A92D-27058DCA75D0B0F7.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hes-Charlie-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-to-Star-in-Encores-MERRILY-WE-ROLL-ALONG-20120207 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:30:00 EST This year The Drama League's Gala featured Academy and Tony Award-winner Joel Grey, Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti, Elaine Paige, Tony Award-winner Donna Murphy, pop sensation Nick Jonas, Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Award-winner Debra Monk, Andrew Lippa, Marlo Thomas, Brent Barrett, Tony Award-winner Carole Shelley, Josh Young, David Elder, Marni Nixon, Jason Graae, Eden Espinosa, Kevin Clash from Sesame Street, plus original and current cast members from the Broadway musical Wicked and more - view the performances from the special event below BroadwayWorld TV http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-The-Drama-League-Honors-Kristin-Chenoweth-With-Performances-From-Joel-Grey-Nick-Jonas-Many-More-20120207 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005A8A8518-0EF1-FCDA-F05D7EFAD9D466AF.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-The-Drama-League-Honors-Kristin-Chenoweth-With-Performances-From-Joel-Grey-Nick-Jonas-Many-More-20120207 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:42:54 EST After an intense internal auditing process, the results are in for the 2011 Australia Awards This year's awards broke traffic records and we couldn't be more excited to announce the 2011 BroadwayWorld Australia Award winners BWW http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Australia-2011-Awards-Winners-Announced-20120207 http://images.broadwayworld.com/2011awardsupdate.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Australia-2011-Awards-Winners-Announced-20120207 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:59:10 EST Theatre fans everywhere are already itching to see Les Misrables brought to the big screen, and though the film isn't due to hit theatres until December 7, rehearsals have already begun for the new movie. Hugh Jackman, who will play Valjean in the film just tweeted the below photo, saying 'what an honour...singing a new song with the composer, claude michel, at rehearsals for les mis' BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Hugh-Jackman-in-LES-MIS-Rehearsals-with-Claude-Michel-Schonberg-20120207 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005A28B6B1-D1BA-C15A-CC30992240ED743B.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Hugh-Jackman-in-LES-MIS-Rehearsals-with-Claude-Michel-Schonberg-20120207 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:39:13 EST XL Nightclub, Cabaret amp Lounge just featured Broadway veteran Shoshana Bean who will also be performing on Mondays, February 13, 20, and 27 at 900 pm. BroadwayWorld was there for last night's concert and brings you full photo coverage below Kevin Thomas Garcia http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Shoshana-Bean-Brings-Solo-Concert-to-XL-Nightclub-20120207 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005A1CACF7-F572-EB24-40911377D31E4864.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Shoshana-Bean-Brings-Solo-Concert-to-XL-Nightclub-20120207 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:20:24 EST Acclaimed singersongwriter Jeremy Schonfeld returned to Joes Pub last night bringing his exciting hybrid brand of rocktheatrical piano man storytelling for one night only. Joining him were Lilli Cooper Spring Awakening, Adam Kantor Rent and Morgan James Godspell. Stephen Sorokoff http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Morgan-James-Adam-Kantor-Sing-Jeremy-Schonfeld-at-Joes-Pub-20120207 http://images.broadwayworld.com/columnpic4/752005A15EC9A-01D7-48D1-786ABC199FBF62A0.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Morgan-James-Adam-Kantor-Sing-Jeremy-Schonfeld-at-Joes-Pub-20120207 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:13:54 EST