Friday, September 29, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends: The Mega Musical Era by JK

 40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends The Mega Musical Era I came upon the Broadway scene as the Mega Musical Era was just ramping up. While Evita was a harbinger for things to come a few y…

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

How Directors Are Reimagining Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Shows by Michael Paulson

How hotshot directors are reimagining “Cats,” “Evita,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Sunset Boulevard.”

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Name That Show: 1970s Broadway Songs by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1970s. You've probably at least heard of all the shows included here, but how familiar are …

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

‘Evita’ at STC flips the show’s script to reveal the real Eva Perón by Alexandra Bowman

The truthful interpretation of her life in this production, already a tour-de-force of musical theater on a technical level, makes it a must-see gem. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 03:51PM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Shakespeare Theatre Company's Evita? by Logan Culwell-Block

Shereen Pimentel stars in the Sammi Cannold-directed production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Star quality shines in Fauquier Community Theatre’s ‘Evita’ by Laura Mills

The show is filled to the brim with musical talent from its cast and live orchestra. By LAURA MILLS

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 12:24PM

Review Roundup: EVITA Opens at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company's 23/24 season has opened with EVITA, which is playing now through October 15. Read the reviews for Evita here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM
Monday, September 18, 2023

Stand back, Washington. ‘Evita’ has never been more thrilling. by Peter Marks

“Evita,” Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s operatic bio-musical, gets a stylish revival at D.C.’s Harman Hall.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:25PM

Theatre Review: ‘Evita’ at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by Charlotte Selton

A new production of “Evita,” with rumored Broadway ambitions, has landed at Shakespeare Theatre Company. First conceived for the 2019 New York City Center (NYCC) Gala Presentation, then …

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Review: Here Lies Love by JK

Review of the Saturday, September 9, 2023 evening performance at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. Starring Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Conrad Ricamora and Reanne Acasio. Concept, music…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:04AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Photos: First Look at Shereen Pimentel & More in EVITA at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company's 23/24 season is opening with EVITA. Get a first look at photos!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55PM

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Evita at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Shireen Pimentel stars in director Sammi Cannold's new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM
Monday, September 11, 2023

With ‘Evita,’ a young director follows in a Broadway icon’s footsteps by Thomas Floyd

Sammi Cannold, 29, looks at Harold Prince’s “Evita” through a feminist lens at the Shakespeare Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:37AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Shereen Pimentel Brings Her Evita to Shakespeare Theatre Company Beginning September 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera played an earlier run at American Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13AM
Thursday, August 24, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber And His Really Useful Group Sign With CAA by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Lloyd Webber and his The Really Useful Group have signed with CAA. The signing of the mega-successful theater composer, whose scores include The Phantom of the Opera, Evita…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Review: 'Here Lies Love' Finally Makes It To Broadway by Frank Rizzo

All photos by Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman The show: “Here Lies Love” at the Broadway Theatre in N…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 05:39PM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Martha Kirby and Tyrone Huntley Will Lead New Production of Evita at Leicester’s Curve by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

Broadway Game: They're Related! by JK

Somehow, the pairs of people described below are related to each other. Can you name them and tell how they are related? Good luck! Broadway Games:They're Related! 1. They choreographed an…

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Monday, July 31, 2023

EVITA Closes Early at A.R.T. Due to COVID-19 Cases in the Company

Evita closed early at the American Repertory Theater due to COVID-19 cases within the company. The musical was originally set to run through July 30, but played its final performance on July…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43AM
Sunday, July 30, 2023

American Repertory Theater's Evita Closes Early Due to COVID-19 Cases in the Company by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Today on Broadway: Thursday, July 27, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Aubrey Plaza to Make Off-Broadway Debut, Eight Shows to Offer Benefit Performances, Cravalho Sings ‘Evita’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the …

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Video: Watch MOANA Star Auli'i Cravalho Sing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' Ahead of EVITA Debut

Moana star Auli’l Cravalho appeared on iTV's This Morning to perform 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' ahead of taking on the title role in Evita later this month. Watch the video now, which …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:13PM

Watch Moana's Auli'i Cravalho Belt Out 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' Prior to West End Evita in Concert by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Matt Rawle, Jeremy Secomb, and more will also be part of the cast at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM
Monday, July 24, 2023

Classical Music fans, have you heard Andrew's Evita Symphonic Suites? 🎻 #shorts by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

We're listening to the #Evita Symphonic Suite on Andrew's Youtube channel and getting excited for Evita In Concert starring Auli'i Cravalho at Theatre Royal Drury Lane 31 July-1 August! Will…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:13AM
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Review: Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is focus of artfully inventive ‘Here Lies Love’ on Broadway by Chris Jones

The new show at the Broadway Theatre is as artful as it is radically inventive: Think Imelda as a needy, up-from-the-sticks Evita and you won’t be far wrong.

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‘Here Lies Love’ Broadway Review: Don’t Cry For Imelda When David Byrne & Fatboy Slim Provide The Music by Greg Evans

Disco despotism isn’t exactly a new genre – Cabaret hinted the way, Evita made it clear, American Psycho, in its fashion, added a variation, all in service of social horrors offset by ca…

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#ClassicalMusic fans, have you heard Andrew's Evita Symphonic Suites? 🎻 #shorts by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

We're listening to the #Evita Symphonic Suite on Andrew's Youtube channel and getting excited for Evita In Concert starring Auli'i Cravalho at Theatre Royal Drury Lane 31 July-1 August! Will…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:04PM
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Co-Choreographer Emily Maltby on Evita Movement by American Repertory Theater

Co-choreographer Emily Maltby gives us the scoop about all things Evita, movement, and tango! See these magical moments come to life in #EvitaRevival 💫 → amrep.org/Evita

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:13PM
Monday, July 10, 2023

For Solea Pfeiffer, Ophelia May Be Her Most Personal Role Yet by Leah Putnam

She’s played Evita and Penny Lane in Almost Famous. Now she's playing someone who is mixed race and demanding to be heard—much like herself.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

2023 American Theater Hall of Fame Inductees Announced by Caitlin Hornik

Eight members of the theatrical community have been announced as 2023 American Theater Hall of Fame inductees. Bebe Neuwirth, Mandy Patinkin, Laurie Metcalf, Judd Hirsch, Joanne Akalaitis, J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:55AM