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Friday, May 20, 2016

VIDEO: Rehearsal Preview of Robert Cuccioli in 5th Avenue Theatre's PAINT YOUR WAGON by Michael Dale

The Lerner and Loewe classic score will be performed with a new book by Pulitzer finalist Jon Marans.

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, The Great Gregory Hines in JELLY'S LAST JAM, 1992 by Michael Dale

Twenty-four years before SHUFFLE ALONG, Gregory Hines starred in another George C. Wolfe musical about African-American performing artists.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Thursday, May 19, 2016

VIDEO: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES' Christina Bianco's Hilarious MARY POPPINS DIVA MEDLEY by Michael Dale

Filmed live at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Bianco sings a medley of Sherman Brothers classics as Barbra Streisand, Britney Spears, Idina Menzel, Liza Minnelli and many more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM

CATS' Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler On Unfolding The Familiar To Find Something Deeper by Michael Dale

The IN THE HEIGHTS and HAMILTON choreography looks to honor CATS' past while creating something deeper.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Actors' Equity, Chicago Public Library Creating Film Archive of Chicago Theatre by Michael Dale

The new theatre preservation project is modeled after the New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean's Stunning Rendering of 'Stone Cold' For Postmodern Jukebox by Michael Dale

The soon to be star of North Shore Music Theatre's FUNNY GIRL puts her personal stamp on Demi Lovato's hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce, Hinton Battle in MISS SAIGON, 1991 by Michael Dale

The controversy over casting nearly kept the West End hit from coming to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM

TWITTER WATCH: Kelli O'Hara Announces Summer Concert Schedule by Michael Dale

The Tony-winning star has a summer full of concert appearances leading up to an October solo concert at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

BWW Review: Penelope Skinner's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION, a Dystopian Dilemma by Michael Dale

Skinner's futuristic drama combines issues of climate change, privilege, women having control of their bodies and putting up walls,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

BWW Review: Paula Vogel's INDECENT, an Uplifting Drama of The Power of Theatre by Michael Dale

The true story of a Yiddish play with a lesbian love scene was embraced in Europe, but censored in New York.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07AM

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Javier Munoz Helps Cast-Mate Ariana DeBose Reach Broadway Bares Goal For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's alternate star talks about where the money goes when you contribute to BCEFA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37PM

VIDEO: San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Brings Intimacy Back To Revised ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER by Michael Dale

2011 revised version of the 1965 Lerner amp Lane musical went from an intimate affair to a large Broadway production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PM

Bucks County Farmhouse Where Oscar Hammerstein Mentored Stephen Sondheim For Sale by Michael Dale

The future of the home where classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals were written is in question.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15PM

Sheridan Smith FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording To Be Released July 8th by Michael Dale

Pre-orders for the Menier Chocolate Factory production that transferred to the West End's Savoy Theatre are now being taken by Amazon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

Police Investigation At 49th Street and 8th Avenue as Knife-Wielding Man Shot Dead by Michael Dale

New York City Emergency Management reports temporary street closures on 8th Avenue in the Theatre District.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Michael Jeter in GRAND HOTEL, 1990 by Michael Dale

The beloved performer was battling addictions and had left the business when he was called to audition for Tommy Tune.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM

BWW Review: THE JUDAS KISS Has Oscar Wilde In The Gutter Looking At The Stars by Michael Dale

Rupert Everett, is captivating in David Hare's drama of the politics of morality.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32AM

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

VIDEOS: Broadway Bound Musical COME FROM AWAY Releases Teaser For Ford's Theatre Engagement by Michael Dale

The musical is based on a true story of a small Newfoundland town that came to the aid of thousands stranded on 911.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08PM

Muny Announces Full Cast For John Tartaglia-Directed THE WIZARD OF OZ by Michael Dale

Dorothy's visit to The Land of Oz will kick off the summer season on June 13th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

Prop From Original ROMEO AND JULIET Thought To Be Found at Site of Shakespeare's Curtain Theatre by Michael Dale

Archaeologists have been digging at the site of the 16th Century theatre since 2011.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones Sing National Anthem For New York Liberty by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's Schuyler Sisters bring their three part harmonies to Madison Square Garden for the Liberty's home opener.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM

Cecilia Bartoli as Present-Day Maria Looking Back in Salzburg WEST SIDE STORY; Karen Olivo as Anita by Michael Dale

The international opera star sang the dramatic ballads while THE VISIT's Michelle Veintimilla acted and danced the role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Bill Irwin in LARGELY NEW YORK, 1989 by Michael Dale

Irwin received four Tony nominations in 1989 for his neo-vaudeville adventure.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13AM

Monday, May 16, 2016

Open Book: TUCK EVERLASTING's Bookwriters Claudia Shear and Tim Federle; Providing Dirt For A Garden by Michael Dale

Award-winning actorplaywright and award-winning actornovelist team up for their first Broadway musical book.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10PM

New-York Historical Society Launching Museum-Wide Celebration, SUMMER OF HAMILTON by Michael Dale

Displays of historical artifacts and family-friendly activities highlight a season-long celebration.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's University of Pennsylvania Commencement Speech by Michael Dale

Add an honorary doctor of arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania to the list of Lin-Manuel Miranda's accomplishments.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Jane Little, World's Longest Serving Orchestra Musician, Dies While Performing 'There's No Business Like Show Business' by Michael Dale

She spent 71 years with the orchestra, starting at age 16.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, James Earl Jones in August Wilson's FENCES, 1987 by Michael Dale

One of America's great actors played a riveting scene from one of America's great plays on the 1987 telecast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16AM