http://broadwayworld.com Latest BroadwayWorld.com News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2013 BroadwayWorld.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Sat, 18 May 2013 12:01:00 EST 10 http://broadwayworld.com/broadwaymain.gif http://broadwayworld.com BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the ladies from the Drama League red carpet arrivals below, including Laura Osnes, Holland Taylor, Cisely Tyson, Andrea Martin, Shalita Grant, Kristine Nielsen, Cyndi Lauper, Vanessa Williams, Phillipa Soo, Patina Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, Lauren Molina, Valisia LeKae, Saycon Senbloh, Judy Kuhn, Jessica Hecht, Tracee Chimo, Judith Ivey, Chiristiane Noll, Diane Paulus, Bernadette Peters, Debra Messing, Lindsay Mendez, Judith Light and Roslyn Ruff Walter McBride http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-The-Drama-League-Awards-The-Ladies-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200333B07B8-C4B0-8789-9BEE35A01F6DF2EB.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-The-Drama-League-Awards-The-Ladies-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:47:48 EST Linda Eder performed at 54 Below last month and sang 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina'. Click below to watch her performance Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Linda-Eder-Sings-Dont-Cry-for-Me-Argentina-at-54-Below-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520032DBA803-A6A7-D592-21E42170552B29C4.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Linda-Eder-Sings-Dont-Cry-for-Me-Argentina-at-54-Below-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:38:53 EST In May, it was announced that Ghostlight Records will preserve the hit Second Stage Theatre production of The Last Five Years, created and directed by Jason Robert Brown. Second Stage Theatre has extended this production starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe three times. The Last Five Years is performed at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre 305 West 43rd street through today, May 18, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a flashback of the musical's run off-Broadway BWW Special Coverage http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Flashback-Second-Stages-THE-LAST-FIVE-YEARS-Ends-Extended-Run-Today-Ghostlight-Set-for-New-Recording-Film-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200327651F0-F1AE-B4F2-2B8B49AF04EB6FE8.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Flashback-Second-Stages-THE-LAST-FIVE-YEARS-Ends-Extended-Run-Today-Ghostlight-Set-for-New-Recording-Film-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:27:58 EST Today in 1955, Finian's Rainbow opened at City Center, where it ran for 15 performances. Finian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane. The 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances. Finian moves to the southern United States the fictional state of Missitucky is a humorous combination of Mississippi and Kentucky from Ireland with his daughter Sharon, to bury a stolen pot of gold near Fort Knox, in the mistaken belief that it will grow. A leprechaun follows them, desperate to recover his treasure before the loss of it turns him permanently human. Complications arise when a bigoted and corrupt U.S. Senator gets involved, and when wishes are made inadvertently over the hidden crock. Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-This-Day-518--FINIANS-RAINBOW-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/751337247415.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-This-Day-518--FINIANS-RAINBOW-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:49 EST BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet amp Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Annaleigh Ashford, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Kinky Boots. Check out what she had to say below BroadwayWorld TV http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Exclusive-Meet-the-2013-Tony-Nominees--KINKY-BOOTs-Annaleigh-Ashford-on-Her-Tonys-Powerball-Win-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200D10AB8CA-A0F5-37CA-677A5E8A1217B870.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Exclusive-Meet-the-2013-Tony-Nominees--KINKY-BOOTs-Annaleigh-Ashford-on-Her-Tonys-Powerball-Win-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:49 EST Vanity Fair has dedicated a June 2013 feature article to uncovering the scandals that led to Rebecca the Musical's Broadway demise. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Vanity-Fair-Delves-Into-REBECCA-THE-MUSICALs-Scandals-in-June-Issue-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520031564247-A3BA-4F15-816F7209B7B4B889.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Vanity-Fair-Delves-Into-REBECCA-THE-MUSICALs-Scandals-in-June-Issue-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:58:07 EST The Village Voice has reportedly continued cuts in its staff this week, including longtime columnist Michael Musto and chief theater critic Michael Feingold. The upheaval, which also included food critic Robert Sietsema, last week caused editors Will Bourne and Jessica Lustig to resign. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Feingold-Asked-to-Stay-on-as-Village-Voice-Freelancer-Offers-Thanks-to-Readers-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200309E5760-CC5D-E410-1AF886421C8064DA.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Feingold-Asked-to-Stay-on-as-Village-Voice-Freelancer-Offers-Thanks-to-Readers-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:43:58 EST The Village Voice has reportedly continued cuts in its staff this week, including longtime columnist Michael Musto and chief theater critic Michael Feingold. The upheaval, which also included food critic Robert Sietsema, last week caused editors Will Bourne and Jessica Lustig to resign. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Columnist-Michael-Musto-Thanks-Fans-and-Readers-For-Support-Following-Village-Voice-Exit-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520000CD4F14-987A-E93C-D3509E976C2EEF56.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Columnist-Michael-Musto-Thanks-Fans-and-Readers-For-Support-Following-Village-Voice-Exit-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:38:45 EST In honor of Star Trek Into Darkness hitting theaters yesterday, May 17, 'The Mythical Show' wrote and filmed STAR TREK THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL. Check it out below Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-In-Honor-of-STAR-TREKs-New-Movie-Watch-STAR-TREK-THE-MIDDLE-SCHOOL-MUSICAL-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520030561D41-E899-1793-B1193FC469F8A4A1.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-In-Honor-of-STAR-TREKs-New-Movie-Watch-STAR-TREK-THE-MIDDLE-SCHOOL-MUSICAL-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:26:22 EST For so many of us, Julie Andrews loomed large in our childhoods, a constant presence through repeated viewings of those two iconic films, MARY POPPINS, and THE SOUND of MUSIC. In this way, it is hard to believe that it's the first time Julie Andrews has ever actually been on Australian soil. She is so familiar to us, so much a part of the collective childhood experience that one feels like she must have been here before. Jacqueline Bublitz http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interviews-Julie-Andrews-is-Practically-Perfect-on-Her-First-Trip-to-Australia-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752002EE35242-C842-4A4F-387ADCBF532148C9.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interviews-Julie-Andrews-is-Practically-Perfect-on-Her-First-Trip-to-Australia-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:45:57 EST Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-May-18-2013-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/bway1920.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWWs-On-This-Day-May-18-2013-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:00:00 EST In a city that radiates music, the time has come to provide an innovative experience that celebrates the intimate cabaret infused with the bold sound of Broadway. Enter, Absinthe, A Broadway Cabaret, opening tonight, May 18th in Jamison Hall at The Factory in Franklin, TN. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Eden-Espinosa-to-Headline-Absinthe-A-Broadway-Cabarets-518-Launch-in-Franklin-TN-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200067F389E-A116-E05C-E4ED06B665941069.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Eden-Espinosa-to-Headline-Absinthe-A-Broadway-Cabarets-518-Launch-in-Franklin-TN-20130517 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Producers John Frost and Phil Bathols today released final tickets for each performance of An Evening with Julie Andrews. Julie Andrews, one of the most beloved stage and screen performers of all time, will visit Australia in May this year for the first time, to appear on stage in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Julie-Andrews-First-Australian-Tour-Releases-New-Block-of-Tickets-for-May-2013-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200160B54FD-F866-EC1B-CAE0423514891B57.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Julie-Andrews-First-Australian-Tour-Releases-New-Block-of-Tickets-for-May-2013-20130517 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:30:00 EST The Tony Awards present the line-up for the 3rd Annual Tony Awards Film Series, which will take place today, May 18, 2013 at The Paley Center for Media. The Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards, which are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 9, 2013. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/3rd-Annual-Tony-Awards-Film-Series-Will-Feature-CAROUSEL-1971-Tony-Awards-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752008F626B86-9D64-9970-C3213388DCB31F0C.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/3rd-Annual-Tony-Awards-Film-Series-Will-Feature-CAROUSEL-1971-Tony-Awards-20130517 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Camp Broadway and CAP 21 America's Musical Theatre Conservatory amp Theatre Company in partnership with The Broadway Education Alliance presents the 3rd annual Gershwin Awards to celebrate outstanding achievement in musical theater performance by students attending public and private high schools throughout the New York City Metropolitan Area. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Camp-Broadway-to-Host-2013-Gershwin-Awards-at-CAP21-Today-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/7520072A487A9-94B3-9536-53DFADD494146E79.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Camp-Broadway-to-Host-2013-Gershwin-Awards-at-CAP21-Today-20130517 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Julien's Auctions returns to the Big Apple for the music memorabilia auction of the year at the Hard Rock Caf in Times Square today, May 18, 2013. Items will be available in person and online for an incomparable auction featuring items from Bette Midler, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Madonna, David Cassidy, and all of the icons of music past and present. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Juliens-Music-Icons-2013-Auction-to-Feature-Bette-Midler-Awards-and-More-Today-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752003DD938FF-948F-5E04-673F09E5EA232BB6.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Juliens-Music-Icons-2013-Auction-to-Feature-Bette-Midler-Awards-and-More-Today-20130517 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Atlanta's nationally acclaimed ALLIANCE THEATRE will host its 5th annual A Tony Evening at the Woodruff Arts Center tonight, May 18, 2013. The event benefits the ALLIANCE THEATRE's educational programming for youth and families. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/30-ROCKs-Jane-Krakowski-to-Host-Alliance-Theatres-Tony-Evening-Today-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200C8A51F09-E8EF-F514-CFB5C7C5A8AA4028.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/30-ROCKs-Jane-Krakowski-to-Host-Alliance-Theatres-Tony-Evening-Today-20130517 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:30:00 EST Today we are tipping our best top hat to one of Broadway and Hollywood's most significant songwriters, the one and only Irving Berlin, in honor of what would have been his 125th birthday this week. Pat Cerasaro http://broadwayworld.com/article/FLASH-SPECIAL-Always-An-Irving-Berlin-125th-Birthday-Celebration-20130518 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752001715CAA5-F28D-7C22-B2CFB9D783898744.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/FLASH-SPECIAL-Always-An-Irving-Berlin-125th-Birthday-Celebration-20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:01:00 EST Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, May 17, 2013. http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Friday-May-17-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic/hotnews.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hottest-Articles-on-BWW-from-Friday-May-17-20130517 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 EST The Public Theater will present the new Public Lab musical Venice, with book by Eric Rosen, music by Matt Sax, lyrics by Matt Sax and Eric Rosen, additional music by Curtis Moore, and choreography by Chase Brock. Directed by Eric Rosen, Venice will run Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 23 in The Public's Anspacher Theater, with an official press opening on Thursday, June 13. BroadwayWorld visited the cast and creative team in rehearsal and you can catch a performance preview and a special interview with Jennifer Damiano, who plays 'Willow Turner', below BroadwayWorld TV http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-EXCLUSIVE-Jennifer-Damiano-Talks-VENICE-at-the-Public-Theater--Go-Behind-the-Scenes-at-Rehearsal-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752009FB0E020-FDCA-490E-CA501F3DF20C9F86.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-EXCLUSIVE-Jennifer-Damiano-Talks-VENICE-at-the-Public-Theater--Go-Behind-the-Scenes-at-Rehearsal-20130517 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:58:44 EST Here's 'Brooklyn's Union Hall' by Joel Waggoner and Eric Price. 'The inspiration for the song was to write about the moment it was announced that Barack Obama had won the 2008 Presidential Election,' said Price. Zachary Prince the Last Five Years stars in this video from our most recent concert at Joe's Pub. BroadwayWorld TV http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Exclusive-CUTTING-EDGE-COMPOSERS-CORNER-Zachary-Prince-Sings-Joel-Waggoner-and-Eric-Prices-Brooklyns-Union-Hall-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/75200FE35C839-E699-56EB-99A3B820C30AD819.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Exclusive-CUTTING-EDGE-COMPOSERS-CORNER-Zachary-Prince-Sings-Joel-Waggoner-and-Eric-Prices-Brooklyns-Union-Hall-20130517 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:58:17 EST The Guthrie Theater today announced that Vincent Kartheiser, known to worldwide audiences as advertising executive Pete Campbell in the ongoing Golden Globe, Emmy and SAG Award-winning series 'Mad Men', will be featured in the iconic role of Mr. Darcy in the theater's upcoming production of Pride and Prejudice based on the novel by Jane Austen, adapted for the stage by Simon Reade and directed by Joe Dowling. The final show of the Guthrie's 50thanniversary season, Pride and Prejudice will begin previews on July 6, with an opening night of July 12, and will run through August 31. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/MAD-MENs-Vincent-Kartheiser-to-Lead-Guthries-PRIDE-AND-PREJUDICE-76-831-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752000E6B930F-9885-1655-32886D6B489B7677.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/MAD-MENs-Vincent-Kartheiser-to-Lead-Guthries-PRIDE-AND-PREJUDICE-76-831-20130517 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:38:32 EST New Jersey Performing Arts Center NJPAC just announced on its Facebook page that Barbara Cook has had to cancel tonight's performance due to a stomach virus. The John Pizzarelli Quartet with guest vocalist Jessica Molaskey will now perform a full concert in the Prudential Hall. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Barbara-Cook-Cancels-Tonights-Performance-at-NJPAC-Due-to-Illness-20130517 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic6/752000E45FFB5-D8BD-737D-404701D6B164E5D6.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Barbara-Cook-Cancels-Tonights-Performance-at-NJPAC-Due-to-Illness-20130517 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:34:00 EST