Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Theater News: Jonathan Groff and More Join Public's Pirates of Penzance Concert; Meryl Streep to Pay Tribute to Nora Ephron by David Gordon

Tony Award nominees Montego Glover (Memphis), Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening), and Norm Lewis (The Gershwins' Porgy

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Up on the Marquee: FIRST DATE by Jennifer Broski

Tony Award-winning producer Junkyard Dog Productions Memphis has just announced that leading man Zachary Levi, star of TV's 'Chuck,' Disney's feature film Tangled and the upcoming Thor The D…

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Zachary Levi To Make Broadway Debut in ‘First Date’ Opposite Krysta Rodriguez by Broadway's Best Shows

Tony® Award-winning producer Junkyard Dog Productions (Memphis) is proud to announce that leading man Zachary Levi, star of TV’s “Chuck,” Disney’s feature film Tangled and the upcom…

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Monday, May 20, 2013

FIRST DATE CASTING ANNOUNCED! by Admin

Tony® Award-winning producer Junkyard Dog Productions (Memphis) is proud to announce that leading man Zachary Levi, star of TV’s “Chuck,” Disney’s feature film Tangled and the upco…

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Farewell to the First National Tour of MEMPHIS by Memphis The Musical

Farewell to the First National Tour of MEMPHIS The First National Tour of Memphis the Musical (The Huey Company) opened in Memphis, Tn., on October 19, 2011 and played it's final perfor…

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CHUCK Star Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez Set to Lead FIRST DATE on Broadway; Opens August 8 by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winning producer Junkyard Dog Productions Memphis has just announced that leading man Zachary Levi, star of TV's Chuck, Disney's feature film Tangled and the upcoming Thor The Dar…

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Motown Stunner Valisia LeKae Talks Raiding Diana Ross' Closet, Singing at Dollywood and Kissing Cyndi Lauper by Broadway.com

Valisia LeKae, who steals the spotlight in Motown the Musical, talks about channeling Diana Ross, enjoying unexpected audience participation and her childhood in Memphis.

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Theater News: Leslie Kritzer, Lauren Molina, Rory O'Malley Lead Nobody Loves You Off-Broadway by David Gordon

Heath Calvert (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Bryan Fenkart (Memphis), Roe Hartrampf (The Bad Guys), Autumn Hurlbert (Legally Blonde), Leslie Kritzer (The Memory Show), Lauren Molina (The Sk…

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Monday, May 13, 2013

On the Road with the Memphis First National Tour: Prom by Memphis The Musical

On the Road with the Memphis First National Tour: Prom When cast member, Jack Sippel, a senior in high school, missed his senior prom, the First National Tour of Memphis the Musical was qui…

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Julie Johnson sings "Me & Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin by Memphis The Musical

Julie Johnson sings "Me & Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin "Mama" on the First National Tour of Memphis, Julie Johnson rocks out this classic Joplin song with the Matt O…

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Memphis The Musical Keeps Rocking The House At The Arsht by Bill Hirschman

Say what you will about the joys and shortcomings of Memphis the Musical -- starting with exuberant performances and unimpressive lyrics –it has one of the most infallibly infectious final…

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Tony Yazbeck, Clyde Alves & More Set for Barrington Stage Company’s On the Town by Josh Ferri

Broadway vets Jay Armstrong Johnson (Hands on a Hardbody), Tony Yazbeck (Chicago) and Clyde Alves (Nice Work If You Can Get It) will play the trio of sailors Chip, Ozzie and Gabey in Ba…

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

TheatreWorks Honors Gala to Recognize Gordon Davidson and Joe DiPietro, 6/15 by BroadwayWorld

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, will stage its annual TheatreWorks Honors gala June 15, shining the spotlight on a Silicon Valley leader and a renowned thea…

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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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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Little Walter by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Marion Walter Jacobs (1930-1968), a.k.a. “Little Walter”. This legendary master of the blues harp was born and raised in rural Louisiana, leaving as a te…

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Review: (Ottawa) Big Mama! by The Charlebois Post

Jackie Richardson (photo by Tim Matheson)Some people have the right to sing the bluesThe blues heal the soul, like snake venom heals a snake bite.by Nanette Cormier[Please note: This review …

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Elena Shaddow Replaces Kelli O'Hara in Bridges of Madison County; Adam Chanler-Berat, Ari Graynor & More Join Williamstown Season by Marc Snetiker

Additional casting has been announced for the 2013 season at Williamstown Theatre Festival, with Broadway favorites like Adam Chanler-Berat, James Cromwell, Ari Graynor and more joining the …

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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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Monday, April 22, 2013

How a joke about the weather can pertain to your career. by Ken Davenport

I’m from New England.  And you know what they say about weather in New England? “Don’t like the weather?  Wait five minutes.” The funny thing is I’ve heard th…

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Motown's Valisia LeKae on Why Playing Diana Ross Makes Her Feel Like 'the Luckiest Girl in the World' by Broadway.com

Get ready, ‘cause here they come! Broadway.com is taking a deep dive into some of the musical icons who grace the stage in Motown: The Musical, which charts the life of Motown mogul Be…

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Photo Flash: First Look - Daphne Rubin-Vega Guests on SMASH by TV News Desk

Broadway's Daphne Rubin-Vega Rent, Carolee Carmello The Addams Family and Montego Glover Memphis guest star on the next SMASH on NBC. The episode, titled 'The Producers' airs Saturday, April…

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REVIEW: Motown: The Musical by JK

Review of the Saturday, March 30 matinee preview performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.  Starring Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae, Charl Brown, Bryan Terrell Clark and Jibreel Ma…

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Photo Flash: Adam Pascal and Christine Pedi are Thrilled to Join Chicago on Broadway by Bethany Rickwald

New Chicago cast members Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal (Memphis) and Christine Pedi (Talk Radio) enjoyed their first night in the long-running production on Monday, April 8 at the Ambas

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Friday, April 5, 2013

Adam Pascal Set to Razzle Dazzle 'Em as Billy Flynn in Broadway's Chicago by Ryan Gilbert

Tony nominee and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Adam Pascal will assume the role of slick lawyer Billy Flynn in Broadway's Chicago beginning April 8. Pascal replaces two-time …

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Review: Lil Buck and Yo-Yo Ma, 'jookin" together

NEW YORK (AP) — If Lil Buck, the sensational star of the Memphis street dancing style called "jookin,'" has any bones in his feet — or legs, or arms — there is little evidence of that.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Court Theatre announces 2013-14 season

Court Theatre’s 2013-2014 season, with five plays about embattled souls, has just been announced. It will include: — “The Mountaintop” (Sept. 5-Oct. 6): A play by Katori Hall, seen o…

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Haunting Set Of 'Mountaintop' Takes On Life Of Its Own by Frank Rizzo

TheaterWorks' Re-Creates MLK's Lorraine Motel RoomAudiences at Hartford's TheaterWorks production of "The Mountaintop" will be transported in time and place, not just by the power of the scr…

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Friday, March 29, 2013

TheatreWorks Honors Gala to Celebrate Joe DiPietro and Gordon Davidson, 6/15 by BroadwayWorld

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, will stage its annual TheatreWorks Honors gala event June 15. The evening's honorees, Tony Award-winning Broadway playwright…

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013

‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘War Horse,’ ‘Memphis’ Head to New Orleans for 2013-14 Broadway Season by David Rogers

Just last week it was announced that Broadway in New Orleans would be returning to the Saenger Theatre for the first time since Hurricane Katrina for the 2013-2014 season. Now we know fans c…

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Nancy Opel – she’s doing swell in Ford’s new Hello, Dolly! by Jeffrey Walker

Nancy Opel is a trouper, yet, until now, her thirty year career in theatre missed one thing. Her credits include a who’s who and a what’s what of distinguished productions: Broadway’s …

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