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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

CD REVIEW: The Music of Smash by Andy Propst

The musically eclectic world of NBC's Smash, along with the show's inherent theatricality, transfers to disc with both ease and decided vitality on The Music of Smash, released tod…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Monday, April 30, 2012

Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones to Be Featured on Rock of Ages Soundtrack by Andy Propst

Additional details have been announced for the original motion picture soundtrack of the forthcoming movie version of the musical Rock of Ages, which is be available for digital download fro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:23PM

NY Review: 'Uncle Vanya' by Andy Propst

At Here Arts Center, Target Margin Theater offers up a version of Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" that's both richly detailed and ingeniously abstracted.

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:37AM
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Feature: CD COLUMN: Bring On the Music by Andy Propst

Reviews of Bring It On, Julie Andrews & Carol Burnett: The CBS Television Specials, Liza Minelli: Live at the Winter Garden, Sweeney Todd, and eight more recordings.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Friday, April 27, 2012

VIDEO FLASH: Megan Hilty Sings 'I'm Going Down" on NBC's Smash by Andy Propst

NBC has released a video from the April 30 episode of its hit series Smash featuring star Megan Hilty singing "I'm Going Down," which was originally recorded by Rose Royce and…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:43PM

Glee to Feature Songs from Chicago, My Fair Lady by Andy Propst

FOX has announced the songlist for the May 1 episode of Glee. The numbers on the show will include three songs with ties to Broadway: Peter Allen's "Not the Boy Next Door,"…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:16PM

Anne-Marie Duff, Rory Keenan, Paul Reid Set for Donmar Warehouse Productions by Andy Propst

The Donmar Warehouse has announced additional selections for its summer-fall 2012 season, which will include Alan Hollinghurst's new version of Jean Racine's Berenice, running Sept…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Broadway's Evita to Receive Complete, Two-Disc Cast Recording by Andy Propst

Masterworks Broadway will release the new cast recording of the Broadway revival of Evita, playing at the Marquis Theatre, as a two-CD set. Along with this news, it has been announced that …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15PM

Diane Paulus to Direct Pippin as Part of American Repertory Theatre's 2012-2013 Season by Andy Propst

American Repertory Theatre (ART) has announced its 2012-2013 season, which as previously announced will include the world premiere of David Adjmi's Marie Antoinette, scheduled to begin …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:22AM

Lilla Crawford to Star as Annie on Broadway by Andy Propst

Lilla Crawford will play the title role in the new Broadway production of Annie, slated to begin performances in the fall of 2012. James Lapine will direct the production, which will have ch…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM

Rock of Ages Soundtrack to Get Mid-May Digital Release by Andy Propst

The original motion picture soundtrack of the forthcoming movie version of the musical Rock of Ages will be available for digital download from iTunes in mid-May, according to a posting to d…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:59AM
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Works by Charles Fuller, Rebecca Gilman, Clifford Odets Slated for Raven Theatre's 2012-2013 Season by Andy Propst

Raven Theatre Company has announced three of the four plays that will comprise its 2012-2013 season. Clifford Odets' The Big Knife will be the company's first offering for the ye…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:09PM

Bruce Kimmel's Memoir Album Produced By... Has Been Released by Andy Propst

Bruce Kimmel's memoir Album Produced By… is now available for purchase online and in bookstores. In the book, actor/writer/director Kimmel revisits his experiences as a record …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:35PM

Works by Bekah Brunstetter, John Clancy Set for Ice Factory 2012 by Andy Propst

The schedule for Ice Factory 2012 has been announced. The event will run June 27 - August 4 at the New Ohio Theatre. Among the works to be presented during this event that features new wor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:02AM

Deanna Dunagan to Star in Goodman Theatre's Other Desert Cities by Andy Propst

Tony Award winner Deanna Dunagan will star in Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities, to run, as previously announced, January 12 - February 17 at The Goodman Theatre. Henry Wishcamper …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:34AM

Sean Graney's These Seven Sicknesses to Play Return Engagement at The Flea in June by Andy Propst

Sean Graney's These Seven Sicknesses will play a return engagement at The Flea Theater, according to a report in The New York Times. Directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskander, the production wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:04AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Jim Dale to Perform Just Jim Dale at Long Wharf Theatre in June by Andy Propst

Tony Award winner Jim Dale will perform his one-man-show Just Jim Dale at New Haven's Long Wharf Theatre, June 14-24. Richard Maltby, Jr. will direct the production. In the piece, Dal…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:51PM

Thomas Sadoski Will Return to Broadway's Other Desert Cities on May 8 by Andy Propst

Thomas Sadoski will return to Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities, playing at Broadway's Booth Theatre on May 8 as Tripp Wyeth. The role is currently being played by Matthew Risc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:40PM

Ray Roderick and James Hindman's The Bikinis Added to Goodspeed Musicals' Norma Terris Season by Andy Propst

Goodspeed Musicals has added The Biknis to its season at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester. The production, to be directed and choreographed by Ray Roderick, will run August 9-September 2.…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:17PM

Works by Adam Gwon, Ray Leslee, Bryan Putnam Set for 2012 National Music Theater Conference by Andy Propst

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced the four pieces that will be developed and presented at the 2012 National Music Theater Conference, running June 20 - July 13 in Waterfor…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:17PM

Circle Theatre Announces Casting for Ethan Coen's Almost An Evening by Andy Propst

Circle Theatre has announced casting for Ethan Coen's Almost An Evening, to run June 2 - July 1. J. Christopher brown will direct and server as scenic designer for the production. Coe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:26AM

Lili-Anne Brown, Sean Graney, Deirdre O'Connor Among 2012 Jeff Non-Equity Award Nominees by Andy Propst

The nominations for the 2012 Non-Equity Jeff Awards have been announced. The awards will be presented in a ceremony to be held on June 4 at Park West. Among the nominees is Sean Graney, wh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:29AM
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Cast Announced for A History of Everything at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre by Andy Propst

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre has announced the cast that will perform Ontroerend Goed's A History of Everything, to run, as previously announced, May 22 - June 3. Alexander Devriendt ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:55PM

Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Rea, Maggie Smith Among BAFTA TV Award Nominees by Andy Propst

The nominations for BAFTA'S TV Awards have been announced, according to a report on Deadline.com. The prizes will be presented in a ceremony to be held on May 27. The nominees for Lea…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:38AM

Cate Blanchett, Euan Morton, Hugo Weaving Among Helen Hayes Award Winners by Andy Propst

The winners of the 28th annual Helen Hayes Awards have been announced. The prizes were presented in a ceremony held on Monday, April 23. Signature Theatre's production of Hairspray ha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:51AM
Monday, April 23, 2012

Review: The Lyons by Andy Propst

Linda Lavin leads a superlative ensemble in Nicky Silver's deliciously dark play about a dysfunctional family.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM

Toni Collette, Dev Patel Set for New Thriller Defiant by Andy Propst

Broadway veteran Toni Collette, along with Dev Patel, have been cast in the new thriller Defiant, according to a report on Deadline.com Bill Bennett is writing and directing the project. T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:07PM

Lindsay Lohan to Play Elizabeth Taylor in Lifetime's Liz & Dick Movie by Andy Propst

Lindsay Lohan will play stage and screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime Original Movie Liz & Dick. Christopher Monger is writing the script for the project. The movie will cen…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:42PM

VIDEO FLASH: Patti LuPone Performs at Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala by Andy Propst

Signature Theatre has released a video montage of its 2012 Sondheim Award Gala, which was held at the Embassy of Italy on April 16. As previously reported, the event will honor Patti LuPone …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:14PM

Petula Clark, Carol Woods to Join Dave Willetts on New CD Once in a Lifetime by Andy Propst

Petula Clark and Carol Woods will be guest performers on Dave Willetts' newest CD Once in a Lifetime. The album is set for a May 28 release from Stage Door Records. The disc will cele…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:23AM

Trudie Styler Set for Open Rehearsal Master Class of The Seagull by Andy Propst

Trudie Styler will take part in a master class, open rehearsal session of Thomas Kilroy's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, to be offered April 23 - May 11 at Culture Proj…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
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Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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