Monday, May 6, 2013

The SMASH Reality Index: Season 2 Episode 14 by Linda

Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin’ it real and what’s faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on…

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Broadway Magic: Pippin’s New Spellbinding Production by Matthew Wexler

The cast of “Pippin.” (photo: Joan Marcus) I can count on one hand the number of breath-catching moments I’ve had sitting in a Broadway theater (Cherry Jones’ leap of faith i…

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

MTI ANNOUNCES LEAP OF FAITH NOW AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING SHOW FEATURES A ROOF-RAISING SCORE BY EIGHT-TIME OSCAR® WINNING COMPOSER ALAN MENKEN by Michael J. Roberts

Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that Leap of Faith by award-winning composer Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and The Beast and Little Shop of Horrors), is now available f…

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LEAP OF FAITH Now Available for Licensing Through MTI by BroadwayWorld

Music Theatre International MTI has announced that Leap of Faith by award-winning composer Alan Menken Disney's Beauty and The Beast and Little Shop of Horrors, is now available for licensin…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Tony Awards: Anatomy of the Best Musical Nomination by JK

With only 4 slots open in the Best Musical category, and (usually) several more shows than that eligible, some shows just can't make the cut.  Every year, it seems, at least one show ma…

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Drinking With Stew (and Heidi) by Rob Weinert-Kendt

If you made a list of the singer/songwriters whose work pointed them toward the theater, let alone made them seem likely to have a Broadway show built around them, let's be honest, would Ste…

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

At Large Elsewhere: Comedy Class by Kevin Daly

When asked if I wanted to take a physical comedy course, my gut instinct was to find an excuse to say no. I hadn’t attended a class of this sort in probably ten years and my memories o…

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Monday, April 8, 2013

NICA’s Leap of Faith by Barbara Booth

Circus training can start very young and if it were compulsory in schools,  would contribute not only to good health and self-esteem but also the essential ingredients of trust and co-opera…

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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013

LEAP OF FAITH Now Available for Licensing Through MTI by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's Leap of Faith is now available for licensing through Music Theatre International.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Alan Menken’s LEAP OF FAITH Available for Licensing! by Scottf

Love will get you every time. One charismatic con-man is about to find that out—and you’re about to experience the joy, romance and heart-pounding thrills of this musical powerhouse,…

Linked From Music Theatre International at 10:31AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2013

What’s Up, Annie Parisse? The Following Star Talks Broadway Serial Killers and Clybourne Park’s Tony Win by Marc Snetiker

From prime real estate to primal serial killers, Annie Parisse has seen it all. The Broadway veteran and Clybourne Park alumna is currently taking names as kick-ass police chief Debra Parker…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The SMASH Reality Index Season 2 Episode 3 by Linda

Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin’ it real and what’s faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on…

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Blythe Danner, B.D. Wong & More Join The Actors Fund's OUR TOWN by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winners Blythe Danner and B.D. Wong will share the role of the Stage Manager in The Actors Fund's upcoming benefit reading of the American classic Our Town on Monday, March 4, 201…

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The SMASH Reality Index Season 2 Episode 1 by Linda

Let Me Be Your Guest StarBack by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves, www.NineDaves.com) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin’ it real and what’s faking it eac…

Linked From Pataphysical Science at 10:43AM
Friday, February 1, 2013

Theater News: Kerry Butler, Julia Murney, and More to Sing Old and Cut Songs by Musical Theater Favorites by Bethany Rickwald

Kerry Butler (Gore Vidal's The Best Man), Julia Murney (Lennon), Bryce Ryness (Leap of Faith), Kate Shindle (Wonderland), Etai BenShlomo (Wicked), Jason Danieley (Next to Normal), Kevin Earl…

Linked From TheaterMania at 04:59PM
Friday, January 25, 2013

Mark’s 10 Best (and 2 Worst) Theatre Moments of 2012 by Byrne Harrison

By Mark A. Newman Another year has passed into posterity and since everyone else has been making “Best of” lists, I thought I would get into the act. Thankfully, 2012 saw more hits th…

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Aladdin Composer Alan Menken Working on Two New Musical Projects by Josh Ferri

Alan Menkin has quite the full plate. The Oscar and Tony-winning composer of Newsies, Leap of Faith and the upcoming Aladdin musical is working on two new musical projects, accordi…

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Monday, January 14, 2013

'Big Fish' Starring Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Announces Broadway Cast & Opening Night

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

SMASH's Leslie Odom, Jr. to Make Cabaret Debut at Indy's Columbia Club, 1/22 & 23 by BroadwayWorld

One of stage and screen's brightest young stars shines in his cabaret debut. Leslie's show features songs from his roles on Broadway Rent, Leap of Faith, the hit NBC musical drama Smash, alo…

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

2012 in Review: Theatre Joys and Disappointments by JK

I've been thinking about this column all year long.  Literally.  From the first show I saw in 2012 - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - to the last - Annie - and all 35 other pro…

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Theater Shelf: CDs Reviews Leap Of Faith, Chaplin And More by Bill Hirschman

Theater Shelf, a recurring feature, reviews recently-released books, CDs and DVDs of interest to theater lovers. Some are popular titles like a new Original Cast Recording, others are works …

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Leap of Faith by Brad Hathaway

We have Ghostlight Records to thank for capturing a moment in Broadway’s history. Their release today of the original Broadway cast recording of Leap of Faith is not only a first class…

Linked From DC Theatre Scene at 08:12AM
Monday, December 10, 2012

Cast Recording of ‘Leap of Faith’ Released by Broadway's Best Shows

The official cast recording for the Tony nominated Broadway musical Leap of Faith was digitally released on December 4 and will be physically released on December 18 by Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight …

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Cast Recording of ‘Leap of Faith’ To Be Released by Broadway's Best Shows

The official cast recording for the Tony nominated Broadway musical Leap of Faith will be released digitally on December 4 and physically on December 18 by Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records. Leap…

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Scandalous by Carey

Call me crazy, but I am having a crisis of faith. Spirituality has been a popular topic on Broadway in the past year, with revivals of Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar as well as the orig…

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T Magazine: Leap of Faith by Abby Aguirre

Paul Rudd takes a serious turn in a play about losing - and finding - religion.

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Monday, November 26, 2012

Kecia Lewis-Evans Talks Obama, Dreamgirls & Singing with Once On This Island Co-Star LaChanze at 54 Below by Broadway.com

Broadway belter Kecia Lewis-Evans has wowed audiences with her powerhouse vocals in the Main Stem musicals Once on This Island, Dreamgirls, Chicago, Leap of Faith, Shrek, The Drowsy Chaperon…

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Release Date Set for Leap of Faith Cast Album by Loganne

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Tony Award nominated musical, Leap of Faith, featuring a new score by Oscar and Tony winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Littl…

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Theater News: Original Cast Recording of Broadway's Leap of Faith, Starring Raul Esparza, to Hit Stores in December by David Gordon

Ghostlight Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Alan Menken and Glenn Slater's short-lived musical Leap of Faith next month. Produced by Menken and Michael Kosarin wi…

Linked From TheaterMania at 11:29AM

LEAP OF FAITH Cast Album Gets 12/4 Release; Track List Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Tony-nominated musical, LEAP OF FAITH, featuring a roof-raising new score by Oscar and Tony- winning composer Alan…

Linked From BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM

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