Saturday, May 4, 2024

A Few Thoughts on an Awards Season Full of News-Worthy and Prize-Worthy Nominations by Jan Simpson

We’re officially in awards season.  The Outer Critics Circle, on whose nominating committee I sit, announced its choices for the best in the 2023-2024 season last week (click here to see …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 06:18PM

Video: Watch the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Perform 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth'

Watch Paul Alexander Nolan and the cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS perform 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth' in the video here.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM
Friday, May 3, 2024

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants’ Isabelle McCalla, Episode 8: The Vlog Is Over but the Ride Goes On by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

Step Right Up! Backstage at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS with Isabelle McCalla, Episode 8 by Broadway.com

In the eighth and final episode of Step Right Up, Isabelle McCalla goes on a farewell tour, giving all our favorite WATER FOR ELEPHANTS stars and backstage hands a chance to say goodbye to B…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:54AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024

Video: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS' Isabelle McCalla Shares Why Audiences Have Connected With This Timeless Story

Join your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo , on the latest episode of Survival Jobs, as they chat with the incredibly talented and charming Isabelle McCalla, who …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:37PM

Watch 2024 Best Musical Tony Videos by New York Theater

Watch one- or two-minute videos from each of the five musicals nominated for the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical: “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “The Outsiders,” “Suffs” a…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:26PM

Water for Elephants: Easy and Lion by NewYorkTheater

Two musical numbers from the Broadway musical "Water for Elephants'

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:03PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Video: Watch Highlights From Best Musical Tony Nominee Water for Elephants by Molly Higgins

The Broadway musical officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

The 2024 Tony Awards: About Those Nominations... by JK

After a huge number of productions opening by the season deadline, the Tony Awards nominating committee certainly had their work cut out for them! With 10 new plays, 5 play revivals, 15 new …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AM

Australian producer Rodney Rigby lands fourth Tony Award nomination with Broadway musical Water for Elephants by Aussie Theatre

Three-time Tony nominee, Olivier Award and Helpmann Award recipient producer Rodney Rigby has received his fourth Tony Award nomination with

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:03AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Australian producer Rodney Rigby lands fourth Tony Award nomination with Broadway musical Water for Elephants

The post Australian producer Rodney Rigby lands fourth Tony Award nomination with Broadway musical Water for Elephants appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:59PM

This Berkeley native just got nominated for a Tony Award by Lily Janiak

Shana Carroll, of the 7 Fingers and “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi, spoke to the Chronicle about her Tony nod for choreographing “Water for Elephants” on Broadway.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:32PM

‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘The Wiz’, ‘Water For Elephants’ Top $1M – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Broadway’s busy, busy spring of new shows came to an end today with this morning’s Tony nominations announcement, and while the impact, if any, of the nominations won’t be felt at the …

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:00PM

Tony nominations surprises: ‘Water for Elephants’ for Best Musical, ‘Stereophonic’ cast … by David Buchanan

In a Broadway season bursting at the seams with new musicals, plays and revivals – 36 productions opened during the 2023-2024 eligibility window – it is not a surprise that the 60 Tony A…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:10AM

Hell’s Kitchen and Stereophonic lead 2024 Tony nominations by Benjamin Lee

Alicia Keys musical and play both score 13 nominations as Jeremy Strong and Rachel McAdams also recognized This year’s Tony nominations are led by Alicia Keys musical Hell’s Kitchen and …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM
Monday, April 29, 2024

Illinoise Leads 2024 Chita Rivera Award Nominations; Barbie, Mean Girls and The Color Purple Films Also Recognized by Hayley Levitt

The Chita Rivera Awards, an annual celebration of excellence in dance and choreography in film and theater, has released its list of 2024 nominees. Tony Award winner and current Cabaret st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Video: Get a First Look at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

Get a first look at footage of Water for Elephants on Broadway!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

The 2024 Tony Awards: If We Were Nominators by JK

This year, Mike and I still have several Tony-eligible shows to see before the nominations are announced tomorrow. So, instead of our typical list of informed predictions, we are going to ta…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Friday, April 26, 2024

The Great Gatsby **1/2, Water for Elephants ***** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward April 26, 2024: If you’ve never read The Great Gatsby you will probably enjoy the new musical version now at the Broadway Theater after a run at New Jersey’s Paper M…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 04:48PM

Water for Elephants Original Broadway Cast Recording Will be Released in May; Two Songs Now Available by Darryn King

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for Broadway’s Water for Elephants, with a score by the musical collective PigPen Theatre Co., will be released by Ghostlight Records on May 17. Two n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Step Right Up with Water for Elephants’ Isabelle McCalla, Episode 7: Some Real Talk, and Then a Beyoncé Riff Challenge by Hayley Levitt

Isabelle McCalla has been flying high at the Imperial Theatre where she stars—and trapezes—as Marlena in the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Now, she's giving audiences an in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Step Right Up! Backstage at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS with Isabelle McCalla, Episode 7 by Broadway.com

In the seventh episode of Step Right Up!, Isabelle McCalla shares about her weeklong hiatus from both vlogging and performing. Healing from an injury, she takes a moment at the top of the ep…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:06PM

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to the First Two Songs!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Water for Elephants will be released on Friday, May 17. The first two singles, “Wild” and “Silver Stars,” are available today, Friday, April…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Thursday, April 25, 2024

Exclusive: Get a 1st Listen to 'Wild' from Broadway's Water for Elephants Cast Album by Margaret Hall

The musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

PigPen Theatre CO. to Embark on Residency 'Trunk Songs' at City Winery In NYC

Following a critically acclaimed Broadway debut on March 21, the composers of Water for Elephants will celebrate their achievement with a two-date residency in New York City. PigPen Theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Casey Likes, Isabelle McCalla and Michael James Scott Announce Broadway's Biggest Fan! by Broadway.com

BACK TO THE FUTURE star Casey Likes, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS leading lady Isabelle McCalla and ALADDIN's Michael James Scott reveal the winner of the Broadway.com Broadway’s Biggest Fan Contes…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:02PM

Water For Elephants' PigPen Theatre Co. To Play City Winery Residency by Margaret Hall

The concert will feature deep cuts from the group's catalog, as well as brand new music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Class Notes: Taylor Colleton “Water For Elephants” by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Taylor Colleton, company member of “Water For Elephants” at the Imperial Theatre. The Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS – Photo by Matthew Murphy “C…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM

Watch Casey Likes, Isabelle McCalla and Michael James Scott Reveal Broadway's Biggest Fan by Broadway.com

The search for Broadway's Biggest Fan is over. After the Broadway.com staff watched all of the video submissions, former Broadway.com vloggers Michael James Scott and Casey Likes, along wit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards