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Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, January 1, 2012 - Sunday, January 1, 2012.

Rediscoveries: Charles Griffes' 'Kairn of Koridwen'

America's only impressionist composer is well worth revisiting.

Hugh Jackman on Broadway translates into cold cash by Associated Press

NEW YORK - Hugh Jackman has left Broadway with a lot of broken hearts - and records. The hunky Australian actor's...

Dance Review: A Kurt Weill Discovery in Covent Garden - Review by Roslyn Sulcas

Kurt Weill’s fable “Magic Night” is revived onstage in London, for the first time since the 1920s.

Feature: Sandi Patty Tells Her Stories by Brian Scott Lipton

The award-winning singer discusses her new CD, Broadway Stories, and doing Hello, Dolly! in concert.

Merce Cunningham Dance Company concludes by Susan Reiter

The troupe takes its final bows in New York City with a multifaceted 'Event' that featured portions of 24 dances representing five decades of the choreographer's work.The troupe takes its fi…

Review: The Enchanted Island by David Finkle

The Metropolitan Opera's world premiere, which combines Shakespearean characters and Baroque arias, lives up to its title.

Merce Cunningham Dance Company concludes by Nathan Jackson

The troupe takes its final bows in New York City with a multifaceted ‘Event’ that featured portions of 24 dances representing five decades of the choreographer’s work.

2011: The Arts Brought to Book by Matilda Battersby

In the year that Kindle electronic downloads surpassed book sales for the first time, the influence of literature on the wider arts is still as pertinent as ever. Cinemas have been filled wi…

2011: Tinker Tailor Minchin Sheen by Jasper Rees

On Easter Monday, as the sun came down over the sea, a crowd of 15,000 – it’s not quite right to call them theatre-goers – followed Michael Sheen as he dragged a cross to Port Talbot�…

HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY Breaks House, BC/EFA Records by BroadwayWorld

HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY finished performances today, and after earning a 6 million advance before the show even opened, it's unsurprising that a look back shows that the production br…

Ten Theatre Issues We Talked About in 2011 by Michael Dale

Casting controversies, the role of reviewers and another Broadway great turns 80 were among the stories that fired up theatre chat boards and fueled cocktail conversations at Sardis during t…

HOW TO SUCCEED Breaks Hirschfeld Records for Daniel Radcliffe & John Larroquette's Last Week by BroadwayWorld

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING broke the box office record at the Hirschfeld Theatre the week ending January 1, 2012, grossing 1,910,224, for 9 performances.

YANK Delayed Again; SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Postponed by BroadwayWorld

Yank, which played the York Theatre Off Broadway in the 2009-2010 season and previously announced a Broadway transfer for 2010-11, has now set its sights on a 2012-13 debut.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, THE FABULOUS LIES OF HOLLYWOOD WHORES Still Unbooked for Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Though some shows headed for Broadway are set for theatres without stars, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is in just the opposite position in spite of hiring Daphne Rubin-Vega, Wood Harris, Blair U…

‘Yank!’ and Other Shows Delayed but Still Hoping for Broadway by Patrick Healy

A progress report on some shows announced for Broadway that have yet to make their bows, and some of the factors that have caused delays.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, A FEW GOOD MEN & More Seek Starpower for Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Revivals will often utilize the ticket selling power that comes with hiring a household name to lead a production - as was the case for the announced revival of SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, which wa…

Tom Cruise, Billy Crystal, Jennifer Lopez Set for 84th Annual Academy Awards by Andy Propst

An initial list of presenters has been announced for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, to be held on Sunday, February 26 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles and aired live on ABC-TV. Tony Awar…

Theater Review | 'Hypnotik: The Seer Will Doctor You Now': ‘Hypnotik’ at Theater for the New City - Review by Jason Zinoman

The promised “spectacle of raw shame” comes off more like a faded reproduction in “Hypnotik: The Seer Will Doctor You Now.”

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, MAGIC/BIRD On Track for Spring Openings; Plan to Announce Theatres Shortly by BroadwayWorld

Despite the fact that Broadway theatres are anticipated to be at a premium this spring - with close to two dozen productions announcing their debuts in addition to the long-running shows occ…

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT Tour Rocks Nathan Phillips Square by Kelly Cameron

The 1st National Tour of American Idiot launched last week in Toronto, and the cast celebrated New Year's Eve with a medley performance of Green Day hits in Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square.…

Ramin Karimloo to Tour U.K. Following Release of Solo Album by Mark Shenton

Ramin Karimloo, who is to release a new solo album in March via Sony Music entitled "Ramin," will embark on a U.K. tour, Ramin - In Concert, in May, beginning at London's …

Hugh Jackman on Broadway translates into cold cash by Mark Kennedy

Hugh Jackman has left Broadway with a lot of broken hearts -- and records. The hunky Australian actor's one-man Broadway concert show closed on Sunday afternoon at the Broadhurst Theatre aft…

BWW Interviews: Michael Mayer and Tom Kitt Talk AMERICAN IDIOT Tour by Kelly Cameron

The 1st National Tour of American Idiot launched last week in Toronto, with much of the producing and creative team from NYC journeying North for the event. BWW was on hand to bring its rea…

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand's characters beg for a page to stage. transfer. . by Elyse Sommer

Reading Helen Simonson's   delightful first novel,  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand,  is  a  bit  like  indulging  in  a  sinfully &n…

LA Weekly’s book round up for 2011 by Pauline Adamek

  The LA Weekly published submissions from several of its writers based on ‘Favorite book you read this year.’   Click this link and scroll down to see my choice.  …

New 'Clear Day' A Test For Harry Connick Jr. by NPR Staff

The new Broadway production of the musical On a Clear Day You Can See Forever has been billed as a "reincarnation" rather than a revival. The premise is the same as before: A psychiatrist, M…

COIL 2012: An Interview with Lin Hixson and Matthew Goulish by Jeremy M. Barker

A brief discussion with the artists, late of Goat Island, behind Every House Has a Door

Magical Night (ROH2) by Robert Walport

In amongst the sea of Nutcrackers in London is nestled this little gem of show. "Magical Night" might have raised artistic interest for its use of Kurt Weill's long lost score, but it's the …

ANW’s Noises Off — reprised at new digs by Pauline Adamek

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, brings its hit production of Michael Frayn’s hilarious farce Noises Off to its new Pasadena theatre for a brief run…

Zooey Deschanel finds music a (Pooh) bear necessity

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Writing a song for a Disney animated film puts a songwriter into a long and legendary line that has produced 30 nominations and 10 wins going back to "When You Wish U…

Faces to Watch in 2012: Theater, art, music, dance and more by Sherry Stern

Faces to Watch in the arts in 2012 in theater, dance, architecture, art, classical music and jazz.

Heads Up: In Chicago, Three Newcomers to the Theater Scene by Elaine Glusac

In Chicago’s north side, three theaters have recently opened, seemingly defying economic logic.

Broadway Boys: Mr. January 2012: David Korins by JK

Mr. Broadway January 2012David KorinsWHY HE'S MR. BROADWAY: Sometimes the hottest guys on Broadway aren't up on the stage, but are content to do their work behind the scenes.  Such is t…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/1 - Frank Langella by Stage Tube

Today in 1940, three time Tony Award-winner Frank Langella was born. Langella won his first Tony Award for his performance in Edward Albee's Seascape and 1975 and was nominated for another f…

Filichia on Friday: December Leftovers by Peter Filichia

2012 in the arts: will it be a cultural triumph or a gloriously British disaster? by Alex Needham

While 2011 was all about cuts, the arts community puts its best foot forward in 2012 as the Olympics come to LondonThe arrival of the Olympics in London will mean that British culture is on …

Fuse Book Review/Commentary: Why Lionel Trilling — and Serious Criticism — Matters by Bill Marx

The essential task of the critic is not to like or dislike the arts or to push bromides, such as to celebrate the “power of reading.” Despite some troublesome modifications, Lionel Trill…

Upcoming CD Releases for January 2012

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for January, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: SMASH Star Megan Hilty Performs in Times Square for New Year's Eve! by Stage Tube

Broadway veteran and star of the upcoming NBC musical drama SMASH, performed last night during NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.

Seth Rudetsky, GODSPELL and More Set to Appear at Barnes & Noble by BroadwayWorld

Barnes amp Noble of 86th amp Lexington Ave has announced upcoming events.

Soap Star Kim Zimmer To Headline Play at Connecticut Rep by Frank Rizzo

Four-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Kim Zimmer, best known to soap opera viewers as fan favorite Reva on " Guiding Light " and as Echo DiSavoy on the ABC soap "One Life To Live ," will st…

Photo Flashback: Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette Bid Farewell to HOW TO SUCCEED by BroadwayWorld

Today will be the final performance of stars Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette winner of a 2011 Tony Award for his performance in the show - get a look back at their HOW TO SUCCEED journ…

STAGE TUBE: SPIDER-MAN Saves Anderson Cooper on New Year's Eve! by Stage Tube

After the Goblin threatened to drop the ball early to ruin New Year's Eve, Spider-Man raised it back to its original position and stood triumphantly on top of One Times Square. The event fea…

Broadway slips with foreigners

Legit News: Demographic report details 2010-11 season

Photo Flash: SPIDER-MAN Rescues New Year's Eve! by BroadwayWorld

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, Broadway's most popular new show, showcased an unprecedented event with Times Square Alliance when they dropped the New Year's Eve ball 30 feet before midnight …

Spoleto sets Egoyan opera

Legit News: Festival sets its 2012 lineup

Stars of Vaudeville #414: Tony de Marco by Trav S.D.

  Tony de Marco (born today in 1898) was one of the premiere 20th century ballroom dancers. Starting in his native Buffalo he began in small time vaudeville and burlesque, working with eig…

Stars of Vaudeville #413: Frances White by Trav S.D.

Diminutive and child-like, Frances White (born today in 1896) is best known for her coy rendition of the song represented above. A Seattle native, she was a chorus girl in San Francisco when…

BWW's On This Day - January 1, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY Concludes Limited Engagement by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman will close the successful BACK ON BROADWAY limited engagement today.

Mike Daisey, Gate Theatre, kd lang, et al. Set for Spoleto Festival USA's 2012 Season by Dan Bacalzo

Spoleto Festival USA has announced the productions for its 2012 season, which will be performed in Charleston, South Carolina, May 25-June 10. Theater highlights include Mike Daisey's …

Sunday, January 01, 2012

2011 Year End Playwriting Work Plan Assessment The new year is nigh and since I want to spend tomorrow writing my 2012 playwriting work plan, I thought I better get this year end assessment…

What's Ahead At The Theater For 2012 by Frank Rizzo,

Sometimes in the throes of winter, you just have to have something to live for. In that desperate light-deprived spirit, …

Spoleto Festival USA unveils lineup for new season by Bruce Smith

The American premiere of the Philip Glass opera "Kepler," a concert by vocalist k.d. lang, and the return of Dublin's Gate Theatre highlight the 36th season of the Spoleto Festival USA this …

Happy New Year! BWW Looks Ahead at What's Coming up in 2012! by BroadwayWorld

2012 is just around the corner, and there are a plethora of shows in store for this new Broadway season. From brand new musicals to vintage plays and West End transfers to American classics,…

LPTW’s 30th Anniversary Blog Launches! by League of Professional Theatre Women

The League of Professional Theatre Women celebrates its 30th anniversary this year – Turning 30: Celebrating Our Legacy, Creating Our Future. Blog30, our daily blog, celebrates the individ…

No Script? No Problem. Part V by The Charlebois Post

Montreal Improv: (top l-r) Kirsten Rasmussen, Francois Vincent, Bryan Walsh(tie-strangled: Marc Rowland)Idea vs. ExecutionA common reflex is to worry about the idea of the sceneby Franc…

Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway Ends Broadway Run Jan. 1 by Andrew Gans

Australian native Hugh Jackman, who won a Tony Award for his Broadway debut in The Boy from Oz and was later seen opposite Daniel Craig in A Steady Rain, plays his final performance in Hugh …

Happy New Year: My 1500th Post! by Trav S.D.

This is the 15ooth blogpost on Travalanche! Happy New Year!

TT: Irresolute

I'm not making any clever resolutions this year--I'm too distracted by my mother's illness, and 2011 was so complicated a...

TT: Snapshot (special New Year's Day edition)

Glenn Gould plays the opening aria from Bach's Goldberg Variations in 1981:...

TT: Almanac (special New Year's Day edition)

"Either life entails courage, or it ceases to be life." E.M. Forster, "The Poetry of C.P. Cavafy"...

THE SCREENING ROOM: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Jeremy Jordan Make "Joyful Noise" (Video) by Michael Gioia

"Joyful Noise," the upcoming gospel movie musical, will hit movie theatres Jan. 13.

ON THE RECORD: Elf, Songs From a Stage Door Canteen Concert, Linda Lavin's "Possibilities" by Steven Suskin

Listening to the original Broadway cast recording of Elf; Stage Door Canteen from Lyrics & Lyricists; and "Possibilities," a solo album from Linda Lavin.

Sons of the Prophet, Dark Comedy About Pain, Loss and Legacy, Ends Off-Broadway Run; Is Broadway Next? by Kenneth Jones

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Stephen Karam's Sons of the Prophet, one of the best-reviewed plays of the 2011 New York City theatre year, ends its extended Off-Broadway …

Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette Part Company With Broadway's How to Succeed in Business... by Adam Hetrick

Ten months after scaling the corporate ladder of the 50th anniversary revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Daniel Radcliffe and his Tony-winning co-star, John Larroqu…

Lou Diamond Phillips, Aaron Carter, Joey Fatone, Taylor Dayne Compete on "Celebrity Cook-Off," Starting Jan. 1 by Andrew Gans

A host of celebrities, including several with theatre credits, compete on the new Food Network prime-time series, "Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off," which features celebrity che…

OFF-BROADWAY SPRING PREVIEW 2012: Carrie, John Patrick Shanley, David Rabe, Annie Baker, Denis O'Hare and More by Robert Simonson

In the winter and spring months ahead, Off-Broadway stages will see plays by Gina Gionfriddo, Annie Baker, Dan LeFranc, John Patrick Shanley, David Rabe and more. A revised version of the mu…

Today In Theatre History: JANUARY 1 by Robert Viagas and Christopher Reichheld and Anne Bradley

1900 Chris and the Wonderful Lamp is based on the Arabian Nights and opens at Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre in New York. This musical, with a book by Glen MacDonough and score by John P…