http://broadwayworld.com Latest BroadwayWorld.com News, Reviews, and More... en-us Copyright 2012 BroadwayWorld.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Wed, 16 May 2012 17:51:00 EST 10 http://broadwayworld.com/broadwaymain.gif http://broadwayworld.com BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Minneapolis. BWW http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Seeks-Editors-In-Minneapolis-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic4/7520027A98630-CFAD-025C-A55E537BC7630907.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Seeks-Editors-In-Minneapolis-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:50:24 EST BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Jacksonville. BWW http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Seeks-Editors-In-Jacksonville-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic4/7520027A98630-CFAD-025C-A55E537BC7630907.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Seeks-Editors-In-Jacksonville-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:49:08 EST Surprising no one following the show's grosses, it's just been announced NEWSIES, which opened on Broadway back in March for a limited run through August 19th will now officially be an open-ended run with tickets on sale through November 18, 2012 and group sales to January of 2013. The show received 8 Tony nominations earlier this month. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-NEWSIES-Run-on-Broadway-Is-Now-Open-Ended-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/75200578B8FF8-0786-5F07-42BCCF247AD975AB.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-NEWSIES-Run-on-Broadway-Is-Now-Open-Ended-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:11 EST On Twitter Watch, Leslie Odom, Jr. wrote It looks like the cast recording for LeapofFaithbway is going to happen happen I'll keep you posted. We're so close... BWW http://broadwayworld.com/article/Twitter-Watch-Leslie-Odom-Jr--LEAP-OF-FAITH-Cast-Album-is-Going-to-Happen-20120516 http://newimages.bwwstatic.com/columnpic3/ndSmall_B_W.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Twitter-Watch-Leslie-Odom-Jr--LEAP-OF-FAITH-Cast-Album-is-Going-to-Happen-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:50 EST The New York Times is reporting that PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT will play its final performance on Broadway on June 24, 2012 after 23 previews and 526 performances. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/PRISCILLA-QUEEN-OF-THE-DESERT-to-Close-on-Broadway-June-24-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/75200576E8F03-B117-DAAB-20DB2ECD12B4BF0E.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/PRISCILLA-QUEEN-OF-THE-DESERT-to-Close-on-Broadway-June-24-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:56:16 EST Watch the latest episode 7 of CafeMom Studios On Broadway With Kids - Featuring the Parents of MAMMA MIA - the exclusive online series that opens a rare and personal window into the lives of the cast and crew of Broadways hit musical who also happen to be parents. Episode 7 Backstage at MAMM MIA with Jennifer Perry Jennifer Perry is one of the Stars of MAMMA MIA on Broadway. In this episode, we follow her through her intense daily routine as she prepares to step on the Broadway stage. Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-Broadway-with-Kids-Episode-7-with-Jennifer-Perry-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520057551F14-F86E-309B-DE6DD91DF4CFBF65.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-On-Broadway-with-Kids-Episode-7-with-Jennifer-Perry-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:29:28 EST After breaking the house record at the Barrymore Theatre six times during its run with a seven-performance-a-week schedule, Arthur Millers DEATH OF A SALESMAN will recoup its 3.1 million capitalization this week. The critically acclaimed limited engagement opened March 15. Despite the show's success, there will no extension. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/DEATH-OF-A-SALESMAN-Recoups-Definitely-No-Extension-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/75200574EC06B-A009-27D9-5F92A24DCDFADC58.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/DEATH-OF-A-SALESMAN-Recoups-Definitely-No-Extension-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:41 EST According to the BBC, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury will be making a return to the stage the West End production of WE WILL ROCK YOU- via hologram. Mercury, who passed away in 1991, will appear in an optical illusion for the show's upcoming 10th anniversary. Queen's Brian May told the BBC that the hologram is something we've looked at ourselves but I think probably for a show that runs eight shows a week it's not really quite practical. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Freddie-Mercury-Hologram-Coming-to-West-Ends-WE-WILL-ROCK-YOU-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/752005730D78C-B26E-B512-0C366DD4F4B4E111.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Freddie-Mercury-Hologram-Coming-to-West-Ends-WE-WILL-ROCK-YOU-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:48:47 EST As previously reported, Julian Ovenden will star in a new musical version of the film Finding Neverland, which starred Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet and followed the the story of J.M. Barrie's inspiration for his famous children's book, Peter Pan. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Confirmed-Julian-Ovenden-Led-FINDING-NEVERLAND-to-Premiere-at-UKs-Curve-Theatre-Sept-21-Oct-18-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520057203719-C8B9-E366-797B286F040AFD30.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Confirmed-Julian-Ovenden-Led-FINDING-NEVERLAND-to-Premiere-at-UKs-Curve-Theatre-Sept-21-Oct-18-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:46 EST Following an acclaimed season which included the world premiere of Paul Weitzs Lonely, Im Not and a critically lauded second staging of Paula Vogels Pulitzer Prize-winner, How I Learned To Drive, Second Stage Theatre Carole Rothman, Artistic Director has just announced two of the four mainstage productions in the companys upcoming 34th season. For subscription or ticket information, please call the Second Stage Box Office at 212-246-4422 or visit the companys website, www.2ST.com. All productions are staged at Second Stages Tony Kiser Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street just west of Eighth Avenue. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/MODERN-TERRORISM-WATER-BY-THE-SPOONFUL-Included-in-Second-Stages-2012-13-Season-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520057025C97-D6B1-9825-DECEBB0582EDFF47.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/MODERN-TERRORISM-WATER-BY-THE-SPOONFUL-Included-in-Second-Stages-2012-13-Season-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:58:02 EST THE TALK just welcomed the legendary Liza Minnelli for the first time yesterday, May 15. While she was there, Minnelli chatted about her new CD Liza Minnelli Live At The Winter Garden which was recently released by Masterworks Broadway. Check out her full appearance below Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Liza-Minnelli-Talks-Mariage-Lady-Gaga-and-More-on-THE-TALK-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/751337176106.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Liza-Minnelli-Talks-Mariage-Lady-Gaga-and-More-on-THE-TALK-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:49:33 EST With the 2012 election coming up in November, political parodies are everywhere, and it's about time that some gave the race a Broadway twist. In the video below, Roy Zimmerman puts a different spin on SWEENEY TODD with 'Romney Mitt, the Demon Barber of Wallstreet.' Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Mitt-Romney-Gets-SWEENEY-TODD-Treatment-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/751337175560.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Mitt-Romney-Gets-SWEENEY-TODD-Treatment-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:20 EST The new off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES will begin performances on Tuesday May 1 and open on May 20 at The Westside Theatre 407 West 43rd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you production shots below BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-OLD-JEWS-TELLING-JOKES-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056ED1ED3-B9B1-14D4-C06F7EF6275D2241.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-OLD-JEWS-TELLING-JOKES-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:57 EST Producers of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Gore Vidals THE BEST MAN have announced that the critically-acclaimed production, which was originally scheduled to play through July 8, 2012, has been extended a second time, now through Sunday, September 9, 2012. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at Telecharge.com or by calling 212 239-6200. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-BEST-MAN-Extends-Again-Through-September-9-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056E4647A-03A7-EBEA-0CF7AA485975F3CD.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-BEST-MAN-Extends-Again-Through-September-9-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:24:51 EST American Theater Company today announced Season 28, which kicks off with two American classics in rotating repertory The Catholic Repertory Doubt amp Agnes of God featuring Ensemble Member Sadieh Rifai and a Chicago holiday repertory The Radio Repertory The Wizard of Oz amp Its a Wonderful Life directed by ATC Artistic Associate Jason W. Gerace. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/ATCs-2012-13-Season-to-Include-HAIR-ITS-A-WONDERFUL-LIFE-and-More-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056E00DC1-0768-F766-9BD83452FA86E2E4.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/ATCs-2012-13-Season-to-Include-HAIR-ITS-A-WONDERFUL-LIFE-and-More-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:24:31 EST Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramers The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the shows sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production, which features returning Broadway cast members Patrick Breen and Luke MacFarlane, among others. Presented by special arrangement with Daryl Roth, The Normal Heart runs June 8-July 29, 2012 in the Kreeger Theater. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Meet-the-Cast-of-THE-NORMAL-HEART-National-Tour-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056C812A5-DC6C-40A7-31E91F26F951A1C0.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Meet-the-Cast-of-THE-NORMAL-HEART-National-Tour-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:55:19 EST GHOST star Richard Fleeshman paid a visit to CBS The Talk, filming in NYC this week. While he was there, he gave away show tickets and CDs to the studio audience and even spent some time with host Sharon Osbourne on the pottery wheel. Check out the reenactment of the iconic pottery scene from GHOST below Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-GHOSTs-Richard-Fleeshman-Renacts-Pottery-Scene-on-The-Talk-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056C5D271-F4A4-5448-510D9E1298D59987.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-GHOSTs-Richard-Fleeshman-Renacts-Pottery-Scene-on-The-Talk-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:52:51 EST The Town Halls critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's 12th Season continued this week with The Broadway Musicals of 1975 on Monday, May 14th. 1975 was a year that brought us famous shows by musical theater icons including Marvin Hamlisch, A Chorus Line, John Kander and Fred Ebb Chicago, and Richard OBrien The Rocky Horror Show, among others. Produced by The Town Hall, The Broadway Musicals of 1975 was created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel. Casting for The Broadway Musicals of 1975 included Ashley Brown, Lari White, Bob Stillman, Maya Days, Scott Coulter, Carole J. Bufford, Patrick Page and more. Genevieve Rafter Keddy http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-The-Broadway-Musicals-of-1975-Patrick-Page-More-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056BFC068-BDF9-C196-77B54CE20B15813C.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-The-Broadway-Musicals-of-1975-Patrick-Page-More-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:44:52 EST On June 10, 2012, The Actor's Fund will present its 16th Annual Tony Awards party at the Skirball Center, this year honoring Jason Alexander with the Julie Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement.. Scott Bakula will host the gala and this year's Honorary Celebrity Committee includes Julie Bowen, Nancy Dussault, Dann Florek, Elliott Gould, Steve Guttenberg, Garry Marshall, Chita Rivera, Susan Sarandon, Holland Taylor and Zachary Quinto. The event includes cocktails and a silent auction followed by ainner and a live telecast of a live feed of the Tony Awards as they happen in New York. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Chita-Rivera-Susan-Sarandon-et-al-to-Help-Honor-Jason-Alexander-at-2012-Actors-Fund-Tony-Awards-Party-610-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056B2062D-BB54-F877-8BB8F1F6C74412AD.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Chita-Rivera-Susan-Sarandon-et-al-to-Help-Honor-Jason-Alexander-at-2012-Actors-Fund-Tony-Awards-Party-610-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:19 EST Creator Michael McElroy will lead The Broadway Inspirational Voices in their 2nd Annual Spring concert to create an evening of hope, joy, and inspiration. With members such as Norm Lewis PORGY AND BESS, Montego Glover MEMPHIS, Eden Espinosa WICKED and many more representing such shows a The Lion King, Wicked, Memphis, Godspell, Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Sister Act, Spiderman, Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Book of Mormon, Leap of Faith, and Evita, Highest Praise will include a wide array of inspirational repertoire, including a few original pieces by McElroy.Go inside rehearsal in the video below Stage Tube http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Inside-Rehearsal-for-HIGHEST-PRAISE-Concert-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/751337169963.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/STAGE-TUBE-Inside-Rehearsal-for-HIGHEST-PRAISE-Concert-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:23 EST In a recent chat with BWW, Fleeshman spoke about his Broadway debut experience and how he literally makes magic happen every night on stage. Caryn Robbins http://broadwayworld.com/article/DEBUT-OF-THE-MONTH-GHOSTs-Richard-Fleeshman-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/752005697F35A-F1CB-C300-CB1E25F649165B9A.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/DEBUT-OF-THE-MONTH-GHOSTs-Richard-Fleeshman-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:03:39 EST In an interview with Billboard, music legend Barry Manilow revealed that he still hopes HARMONY, a musical that was originally scheduled to be Broadway-bound in 2003, will still open on the Great White Way. Manilow told Billboard, Every pop songwriter thinks they can write a Broadway musical, but it's not true. You really have to know your way around it. But, that's where I come from. Living in Brooklyn, I loved the Broadway musical world, songs moving the story along. I just loved it when I was growing up. It's my dream to do one of those. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/Barry-Manilow-Still-Hoping-for-HARMONY-to-Hit-Broadway-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/752005696D43E-B41F-DD98-4710EBC5E623C792.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/Barry-Manilow-Still-Hoping-for-HARMONY-to-Hit-Broadway-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:51 EST Chairman of Stage Entertainment, Joop van den Ende and Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher announce two premiere productions of THE LITTLE MERMAID. The Holland production is currently in previews in Groningen and opens on June 16th, 2012 in Rotterdam. The Moscow production of THE LITTLE MERMAID will make its debut on October 6th, 2012. BWW News Desk http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-LITTLE-MERMAID-Opens-in-Rotterdam-616-in-Moscow-106-20120516 http://images.bwwstatic.com/columnpic5/7520056913641-E90D-BB3F-18BAA6D1CE1B240A.jpg http://broadwayworld.com/article/THE-LITTLE-MERMAID-Opens-in-Rotterdam-616-in-Moscow-106-20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:53:20 EST