Saturday, June 15, 2013

‘Top Hat’ – Aldwych Theatre by Kevin Daly

The idea of a Tuesday matinee is a such a novelty to me, having grown up on the Broadway regimen of Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm. But in London, there are matinee options for Tuesday, Wedne…

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Muppets Broadway show being planned by Disney by Matt Trueman

Disney Theatre Group has trialled a live Muppets stage show at the New Amsterdam theatre, saying results leave them 'very intrigued'Could it be time for the most sensational, inspirational, …

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

‘Mary Poppins’ Tour Concludes, Regional Licenses Confirmed, and Amateur Rights in The Works by Broadway's Best Shows

Mary Poppins, one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge from London or New York in recent years, will see more than 40 new professional productions take flight between summer 2013…

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MARY POPPINS Tour to Close; Amateur Rights Coming in Fall 2014 by BroadwayWorld

Mary Poppins, one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge from London or New York in recent years, will see more than 40 new professional productions take flight between summer 2013…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Tom Bozell and More to Star in SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON at NYMF; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The New York Musical Theatre Festival NYMF presents Swiss Family Robinson, a world premiere musical comedy by John and Patrick Kennedy. Patrick Kennedy directs a cast of seventeen including …

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Heidi Blickenstaff, Ashley Brown & More Set for BROADWAY AND BEYOND at Disney Expo, 8/9 by BroadwayWorld

D23 The Official Disney Fan Club has just announced a special theatrical performance,Broadway and Beyond. Thomas Schumacher, president and producer, Disney Theatrical Productions will host a…

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Rebecca Luker to Star in Kennedy Center Production of New Musical Little Dancer by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Rebecca Luker will lead the world premiere musical Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center. Featuring a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, the show will s…

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Rebecca Luker to Star in Kennedy Center Production of New Musical Little Darling by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Rebecca Luker will lead the world premiere musical Little Darling at the Kennedy Center. Featuring a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, the show will …

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

BWW Blog: Nicolas Dromard of JERSEY BOYS Tour - On the Road Again by Guest Blogger: Nicolas Dromard

So let me see... When was the last time I had the honor of being the blogger of the month Oh yeah, just about a year ago when I flew off to play Bert in Los Angeles on the tour of Mary Poppi…

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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Interviews: ‘The best job in the world’ by Mark Shenton

Gavin Lee talks to Mark Shenton about his transatlantic life and the reality of working in one show for several years - in Lee's case, Mary Poppins

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Friday, May 24, 2013

BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER - Vivino, Krop, Daniel & Trumble Sing Paul Loesel and Scott Burkell's 'Ordinary Day' by BroadwayWorld TV

The Song Ordinary Day is by extraordinary writers Paul Loesel Music and Scott Burkell book and lyrics. We are thrilled to share their Cutting-Edge Composers video starring Donna Vivino Wick…

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Photo Flash: Disney Theatrical Group's Thomas Schumacher and MARY POPPINS' Rachel Wallace at UNCSA Graduation by BroadwayWorld

High school seniors of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts UNCSA got the graduation ceremony of their dreams on Saturday, May 18, when Disney Theatrical Group President Thoma…

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Tony Winner Christian Borle Joins Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis in Cyber Crime Thriller by Marc Snetiker

Tony winner and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Christian Borle will go from Smash to cyberspace, as the actor has just landed a role in writer-director Michael Mann’s u…

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Smash's Christian Borle Joins Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis in Cyber Crime Thriller by Marc Snetiker

Tony winner Christian Borle will go from Smash to cyberspace, as the actor has just landed a role in writer-director Michael Mann’s upcoming cyber crime thriller, reports Deadline…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Mary Poppins will sail over the Muny

Actress will "fly" over the audience, not just the stage.

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Whistling Away The Dark - Through Songs of Julie Andrews, Crazy Coqs, London by Paul Vale

Crazy Coqs, London: It takes a lot of chutzpah for an American soprano to perform a cabaret about the life and work of Julie Andrews in the UK. The great singer holds such a fond place in ou…

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in Mary Poppins at the Muny by Michael Mellini

Jenny Powers and Rob McClure will lead the Muny's production of Mary Poppins as Mary and Bert respectively. Directed by Gary Griffin, the musical will run July 25 through August 2 at the…

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BWW Exclusive: Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in The Muny's MARY POPPINS! by BroadwayWorld

The Muny announced principal casting for the sixth show of its fantastic 95th Season, Disney and Cameron Mackinstosh's Mary Poppins the Musical, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by…

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Ashley Brown and John Cudia Take a Surrey Ride, Dreamgirls Invade Amish Country & More Cross-Country Highlights by Lindsay Champion

Take a cross-country road trip with Broadway.com! We’re highlighting this week’s best regional offerings from coast to coast. From a star-studded revival of Oklahoma! in Chicago …

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Poor Jud Is Alive and Well and Doing Parkour: David Adam Moore Stars In Lyric Opera’s “Oklahoma!” by Johnny Oleksinski

By Johnny Oleksinski David Adam Moore is an anomaly in the cast of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” A baritone who performs …

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Mary Poppins YouTube clip nears 20,000 views by Erin James

Several months ago, the cast and crew of Mary Poppins Australia created a music video to celebrate 800 performances and the closing of a successful Australasian tour. Shot on a Sony Cybersho…

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Christian Baines: Letter From New York City by The Charlebois Post

Letter From New YorkVanya and Spike and Cinderella and thoughts on Kinkby Christian Baines@XtianBainesThis past weekend marked my fourth trip to New York, and it’s kind of true. The most i…

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

'Mary Poppins' has a problem-free return to Minneapolis

The infectious Broadway musical includes a gravity-defying stunt this time.

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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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Saturday, April 20, 2013

'Mary Poppins' returns to the Twin Cities

As the musical “Mary Poppins” swoops back into town, the notion of the British nanny as “practically perfect” persists.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Emily Rosenfeld, Kelsey Fowler, Caleb McLaughlin & More Young Stars Will Appear on When I Grow Up: Broadway’s Next Generation Recording by Josh Ferri

Young stars from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals, including Annie’s Emily Rosenfeld, The Lion King’s Caleb McLaughlin and Kelsey Fowler (Grey Gardens, Sunday in the Par…

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

STAGE TUBE: Nicolas Dromard and Gabrielle Ruiz Duet on 'Anything You Can Do' at BROADWAY SESSIONS by Stage Tube

Broadway veterans and real-life couple NIcolas Dromard Mary Poppins and Gabrielle Ruiz In The Heights performed a parody of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN's 'Anything You Can Do' at Broadway Sessions on…

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Friday, April 12, 2013

Broadway Vet Tyler Maynard Joins Off-Broadway’s Silence! The Musical by Josh Ferri

Tyler Maynard (The Little Mermaid, Altar Boyz) will join the cast of off-Broadway’s Silence! The Musical on May 4 in the role of Sgt. Pembry. The recently extended Silence of the Lambs…

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Review: Broadway's 'Matilda' is blast of nasty fun

NEW YORK (AP) — The last Broadway performance of "Mary Poppins" — that sugary-sweet ode to good children and even better caregivers — was delivered March 3. Twenty-four hours later, th…

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Blog: Michael Coveney: So, who wants to run the National Theatre after Hytner?

When Ken Campbell applied to succeed Trevor Nunn as artistic director of the National Theatre, his proposals included plays by Neil Simon, Eugene O'Neill (The Hairy Ape starring Bob Hoskins)…

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Tony Sheldon & More Set for SONGS OF SAM WILLMOTT Concert Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Winner of the 2012 Fred Ebb Award, musical theatre composerlyricist Sam Willmott will showcase his work with The Songs of Sam Willmott at the York Theatre tonight, April 8th at 630 PM. Prese…

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