• STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/31- AVENUE Q

    Updated: 2012-07-31 17:22:52
    Today in 2003 Avenue Q opened at the John Golden Theatre, where it ran for 2534 performances. Avenue Q was conceived by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who wrote the music and lyrics. The book was written by Jeff Whitty and the show was directed by Jason Moore. Avenue Q is an autobiographical and biographical coming-of-age parable, addressing and satirizing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. It opened Off-Broadway in March 2003, co-produced by The New Group and the Vineyard Theatre, and later won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and spawned Las Vegas and West End productions, two national tours, and a variety of international productions.

  • BWW TV: Teal Wicks & James Snyder in Goodspeed's CAROUSEL- Highlights!

    Updated: 2012-07-31 17:03:18
    Goodspeed Musicals presents Carousel to the main stage, now playing through September 23 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Carousel and will celebrate an official opening night on August 1, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below

  • Hottest Articles on BWW 7/24/2012 - 7/31/2012

    Updated: 2012-07-31 17:00:00
    Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 7242012 - 7312012.

  • Casts of CHAPLIN, SILENCE, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS and More to Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park, 8/2

    Updated: 2012-07-31 16:52:09
    Featured in this week's event will be the casts of Chaplin, The Musical, Mamma Mia, One Man, Two Guvnors, Silence, The Musical, and My Sinatra.

  • The Public Theater Begins Previews 8/6 for RICHARD III

    Updated: 2012-07-31 16:47:06
    The Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis Executive Director Patrick Willingham will begin previews on Monday, August 6 for The Mobile Shakespeare Units RICHARD III, directed by Amanda Dehnert. Following a three-week tour, bringing free Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts, RICHARD III will run at The Public Theater through Saturday, August 25, with an official press opening on Saturday, August 11. Tickets are 15 and on sale now.

  • Photo Coverage: Rachel Potter Launches LIVE THE DREAM Concert Tour at Joe's Pub!

    Updated: 2012-07-31 16:19:38
    After her sold out Live the Dream EP release concert, and back by popular demand, Rachel Potter returned to Joe's Pub on July 29. Kicking off her Live the Dream mini NYC tour, Rachel was be joined on the intimate stage by Cosmo Country Duo, The Vanity Belles. BroadwayWorld was there for the concert and we bring you full photo coverage below

  • London's Dress Circle Theatre Shop to Close August 15

    Updated: 2012-07-31 16:18:39
    London's Dress Circle, which has long operated under the slogan the longest-running showbusiness and musical theatre shop in the world, will close its doors on August 15.

  • Broadway-Bound THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical Opens at Nashville's TPAC Tonight, 7/31

    Updated: 2012-07-31 16:09:35
    Nashville and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center TPAC host the world premiere of The Nutty Professor Musical this month. Directed by Jerry Lewis, the show is a new musical comedy based on the 1963 film of the same name.The Broadway at TPAC Special Event began previews on July 24, and officially opens tonight, July 31- running through August 19 in TPACs James K. Polk Theater. Featuring music by Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Marvin Hamlisch A Chorus Line and a book and lyrics by three-time Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Nutty Professor is a musical treat for the whole family, based on the classic 1963 film in which Lewis starred and co-wrote.

  • Susan Egan Set for Madrid Concert in September

    Updated: 2012-07-31 13:54:16
    Tony-nominated Susan Egan will be the first actress to perform in Madrid in the concert series BROADWAY IN SPAIN, presented by TILT Corporation next September 25th. She will also offer a Master Class at the same venue where the audience will have the unique opportunity to know this Broadway star in depth.

  • BWW's On This Day - July 31, 2012

    Updated: 2012-07-31 13:00:00
    Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 31 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

  • Book New Year Theatre Breaks

    Updated: 2012-07-31 10:46:33
    Our Readers Offers page can help you book New Years Theatre breaks so I thought I’d do a quick video to show you how easy it is: As you can see in the video I’ve used Jersey Boys as an … Continue reading →Book New Year Theatre Breaks was originally posted at London Theatre Breaks blog

  • Mike Tyson's UNDISPUTED TRUTH Opens on Broadway Tonight, 7/31

    Updated: 2012-07-31 06:30:00
    Mike Tyson and Spike Lee present Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH on Broadway. Directed by Lee, the show plays Broadway's Longacre Theatre for 12 performances only, tonight, July 31-August 12.

  • Twitter Watch: Ryan Murphy-'@msleamichele and Kate Hudson on the NYADA set'

    Updated: 2012-07-31 03:02:12
    On Twitter Watch, Ryan Murphy wrote GLEE exclusive msleamichele and Kate Hudson on the NYADA set. Kate had chandelier approval. pic.twitter.comNCjHnkWC

  • Photo Flash: GHOST on Broadway's Stephen Carrasco Doodle Contest Entries!

    Updated: 2012-07-31 00:08:40
    This spring, GHOST's Stephen Carrasco had new headshots taken and printed. Like any actor, he had tons of old headshots leftover. They're eventually going to make their way into the garbage, so why not have a little fun first Hence began the first and only GHOST on Broadway Doodle Contest. The GHOST cast and crew got on board, and as Carrasco puts it, amazingness ensued. Scroll down for photos of the doodle entries

  • Nick Jonas to Join AMERICAN IDOL Judges Panel?

    Updated: 2012-07-30 23:37:53
    As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Mariah Carey has officially joined the AMERICAN IDOL judges panel for 2012, but an announcement has yet to be made regarding who will fill the other two chairs at the table. According to US Weekly, Broadway veteran Nick Jonas is on his way to doing just that. An IDOL insider told US Nick is pretty close to signing to be the Idol judge. They flew him in to L.A. last week for final meetings.

  • Photo Flash: Complete Look at Jarrod Emick & More in Flat Rock's GUYS AND DOLLS

    Updated: 2012-07-30 23:23:53
    Flat Rock Playhouse presents GUYS AND DOLLS, now playing onstage at Playhouse Mainstage through August 19. BroadwayWorld has a complete look at the production photos below.

  • This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 7/30/12

    Updated: 2012-07-30 23:00:00
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  • American Theatre Wing Now Accepting Applications for 2013 Jonathan Larson Grants; Deadline 9/14

    Updated: 2012-07-30 22:27:36
    The American Theatre Wing today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Jonathan Larson Grants. The grants, given annually to honor emerging composers, lyricists and book writers, help to continue Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larsons dream of infusing musical theatre with a contemporary, joyful, urban vitality.

  • Image Entertainment to Release NY Philharmonic's COMPANY DVD Later This Year

    Updated: 2012-07-30 22:25:03
    Image Entertainment, Inc. has acquired the home entertainment rights to Company In Concert, Stephen Sondheims iconic tour de force on contemporary relationships, with an all-star cast including Criag Bierko, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Katie Finneran, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Lazar, Patti LuPone, Jill Paice, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jim Walton and Chryssie Whitehead. The announcement was made by Image Entertainments Chief Acquisition Officer, Bill Bromiley.

  • Olympian Danell Leyva Wants to Perform on Broadway

    Updated: 2012-07-30 22:17:24
    Olympic gymnast Danell Leyva might be focused this week on winning gold in London, but according to the New York Times, he has already set his sights on performing on a different stage. He told NYT I want to do musicals, acting, Broadway, everything.

  • BWW TV: Sneak Peek of THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA- Highlights!

    Updated: 2012-07-30 21:59:28
    The raucous, irreverent, and unfiltered new Off-Broadway musical comedy The Last Smoker in America, with book and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Bill Russell Side Show and music by Drama Desk Nominee Peter Melnick Adrift in Macao, with direction by Tony Award winning producer and director Andy Sandberg Hair Gore Vidals The Best Man, choreography by Tony Award nominee AC Ciulla Footloose and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Fred Lassen The Gershwins Porgy amp Bess, began performances Wednesday, July 11, 2012 upstairs at The Westside Theatre 407 West 43rd Street. Opening Night is Thursday, August 2, 2012. BoadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below

  • Photo Coverage: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Cast Visits SKIPPYJON JONES!

    Updated: 2012-07-30 21:54:09
    Cast members of Peter and the Starcatcher, including Celia Keenan-Bolger, Matthew Saldivar, Adam Chanler-Berat, Carson Elrod, Matt DAmico, John Sanders, Betsy Hogg and Orville Mendoza today headed Off-Broadway to see SkippyJon Jones, the new childrens musical written by their co-star, Kevin Del Aguila Smee. Before the show, the stars read a segment of the childrens book SkippyJon Jones to the audience. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out full photo coverage below

  • News: ITV’s Superstar | Ben Forster wins role of a lifetime as Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber TV search to cast Jesus Christ Superstar

    Updated: 2012-07-25 22:49:21
    WestEndTheatre.com Home Shows Special Offers Dinner Show Theatre Breaks News Reviews Star Watch Theatres Binkie Blog Stage Spy Awards Shop Visiting London Broadway Tickets BOOK JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR TICKETS London O2 Arena Glasgow Newcastle Manchester Cardiff Birmingham Liverpool Nottingham Sheffield USEFUL LINKS ITV1 Superstar Book tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar HOME TV SHOW FINALISTS JUDGES PHOTOS BOOK TICKETS ITV’s Superstar Ben Forster wins role of a lifetime as Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber TV search to cast Jesus Christ Superstar It’s finally over The search to find a Jesus to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar has concluded . In a tense final on Wednesday 25 June 2012, the three finalists Rory Taylor , Roger Wright and Ben Forster battled it

  • News: West End Bares 2012 to feature Olympic theme, stars include Ben Cohen

    Updated: 2012-07-24 19:24:28
    , WestEndTheatre.com Home Shows Special Offers Dinner Show Theatre Breaks News Reviews Star Watch Theatres Binkie Blog Stage Spy Awards Shop Visiting London Broadway Tickets NEWS Star Interviews Binkie Blog Stage Spy Official Press Releases Videos West End Bares 2012 to feature Olympic theme , stars include Ben Cohen The West End’s annual charity fundraiser West End Bares returns this Autumn with a sporty . theme Rugby Union player Ben Cohen to star in the show Billed as the West End’s sexiest night of the year , a host of West End performers will bare all in support of the Make A Difference Trust , helping people living with HIV and . AIDS This year’s theme is sport as two performances of On Your Marks Get Set Strip will be presented on 2 September 2012 at the Cafe de Paris in . London

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