Saturday, January 18, 2025

THE ART OF CARY GRANT by Ron Fassler

Cary Grant, actor ((1904–1986).Born 121 years ago today, Cary Grant is far from a forgotten figure. His excellent work as an actor could easily have faded from popular culture like many fi…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 10:14AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

In Memoriam: Richard C. Huggins, Founder of Theatre Magic and SFX Design, Inc., 78 by Michael Eddy

Richard C. Huggins, Founder of Theatre Magic and SFX Design, Inc. has sadly passed away. He was 78 years old. Jason Reberski, a mentee of Huggins wrote an In Memoriam for Huggins, who design…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:26PM
Sunday, October 13, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- It's Just Jaquez

This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all of the latest Bway updates! Then I am joined by Jaquez, a Broadway performer whose talent knows no bounds. Jaquez currently plays Fred Casely in Chic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Konversations with Keeme: A Chat with KING KONG's David Yijae by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Fourteen year old Ajibola Tajudeen, better known as Keeme, is the host of New Paradigm Theatre's web series now in it's third season here on BroadwayWorld. 'Kon…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:54PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

They're Bringing the Beast to Broadway! Meet the Company of KING KONG by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: King Kong is getting ready to take over Broadway! The cast met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there! Hear what Christiani Pitts, Eric William Morris,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:48AM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

BREAKING: The WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Elephant met the KING KONG Puppet and the WAR HORSE Horse and Now She’s Doing a CHALLENGERS With Them by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - Ah shit. It looks like Rosie the elephant from Water for Elephants met the King Kong Puppet...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Behold the Beast! Highlights from KING KONG on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: KING KONG opens tonight, Thursday November 8, at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) and you can check out a first look at the cast in action below! Learn mo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Jesus Christ Superstar by Mirvish Productions

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and hel…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:18PM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part One) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included her…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Tyne Daly and Liev Schreiber Promise a 'Godzilla vs. King Kong' Battle of Stage Titans in Doubt by Hayley Levitt

The Broadway Show caught up with the stars of Doubt: A Parable, John Patrick Shanley’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play that is returning to Broadway for the first time in nearly 20 ye…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Sneak Peek of Jesus Christ Superstar at the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Jesus Christ Superstar Jan 23 – 28, 2024 Buell Theatre Celebrating its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally stag…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:58PM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

James T. Lane Will Return to Chicago in a New Role by Broadway.com

Chicago is about to welcome a new Mr. Cellophane. James T. Lane will return to the musical in the role of mild-mannered Amos Hart (a.k.a Mr. Cellophane) from November 21, taking over the rol…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends: Does Size Matter? by JK

40 Years of Broadway: Big Trends: Does Size Matter? It seems fitting that the two current longest-running shows on Broadway are Chicago and The Lion King, when considering the trends we a…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:04AM
Sunday, September 24, 2023

For World Gorilla Day: A Tribute to Gargantua by Trav S.D.

It’s World Gorilla Day, and while we have certainly dealt with gorilla depictions here, in this post about ape horror movies, this one about King Kong, and this one just a couple of days a…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:03AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Back to the Future: The Musical by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"Back to the Future: The Musical," the time travel adventure, joins a long line of problematic screen to stage musicalizations which do not improve on the originals in any way. Joining the l…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:35PM
Monday, July 17, 2023

Off-Broadway Review: “Triple Threat” at Theatre Row (Through Sunday, July 30, 2023) by David Roberts

James T. Lane portrayed choreographer Paul Williams in the American tour of “Ain’t Too Proud” and his many Broadway roles have included “Chicago” (Billy Flynn), “Kiss Me Kate” …

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 12:16PM
Saturday, April 8, 2023

"Life of Pi" Ponders the Mysteries of Faith by Jan Simpson

It somehow feels appropriate during this Easter-Passover weekend to note that a lot of shows both on and off Broadway have been wrestling with faith this season (click here to read more abou…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 11:32AM
Monday, January 9, 2023

James T. Lane to take over as Billy Flynn in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

“Chicago” alum James T. Lane will rejoin the company in the role of Billy Flynn beginning Jan. 16. He replaces current cast member Ryan Silverman. Lane has appeared in the ensemble of �…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:19PM

James T. Lane to Play Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway Beginning January 16 by Lindsey Sullivan

James T. Lane iis joining Broadway's Chicago as Billy Flynn on January 16. He joins a cast that features the previously announced Jinkx Monsoon as Matron "Mama" Morton, who will also take t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:29AM
Monday, December 12, 2022

Cast Set for World Premiere of Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger Off-Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

The full cast is set for the world premiere of Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger. The show, a co-production between the Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage, will begin performances a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

THEATER NEWS by Sandi Durell

The Panic of ‘29 at 59E59 Theaters presented by Less Than Rent Theatre,written by Graham Techler (The Moderators) and directed by Max Friedman (Midnight at the Never Get), begins …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:30AM
Sunday, June 12, 2022

The Beast is Back: Radiotheatre’s Live Audio Play “King Kong” by Emily Cordes

Since its original 1933 film debut, the story of King Kong has become a mainstay of America’s, and New York City’s, popular culture, with the great ape’s skyscraper showdown as much a …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:45AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Jesus Christ Superstar — Toronto Return Engagement (2022 Trailer) by Mirvish Productions

Part of the 2021/22 Mirvish Subscription Season https://www.mirvish.com/subscriptions An album that inspired a REVOLUTION. A REVELATION that changed the world. A REINVENTION for this millen…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:33PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Cast and Creative Team Set for Broadway-Bound Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ at Old Globe by Caitlin Moynihan

Casting has been announced for the Broadway-bound Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ revival. Tony winner Wayne Cilento, who was featured in the original company, directs the previously announced p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM
Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Lissa deGuzman, Jennafer Newberry & More to Join Wicked National Tour by Lindsey Sullivan

The Wicked national tour is welcoming new stars beginning on March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, Washington. Lissa deGuzman will assume the role of Elphaba after…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

‘Wicked’ Tour Welcomes New Principal Company Members by Matthew Herzog

The Broadway sensation Wicked will welcome new cast members to the National Tour beginning performances Tuesday, March 22 at the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, WA. Li…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 11:21AM
Sunday, February 13, 2022

The Prop Table #3 - Fabulous Flops by Broadway By Ghostlight

In today's installment, we look at some fun props and memorabilia from some short-lived Broadway flops like Diana the Musical, Dance of the Vampires, King Kong, Chaplin and more.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:00AM
Thursday, February 3, 2022

Watch Nick Rashad Burroughs in an Exclusive Preview of His Upcoming Show Groove Machine Live by Playbill

Nick Rashad Burroughs, who recently assumed the role of Ike Turner in the Tony-nominated Tina—The Tina Turner Musical, celebrates his debut album with the concert Groove Machine Live at Th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:33AM
Friday, January 28, 2022

TINA's Nick Rashad Burroughs Talks About the Full Circle Moment of Taking Over as Ike Turner by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/NickRashadBurroughsBL Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars!…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:24PM
Thursday, January 27, 2022

'I Don't Know How to Love Him' from Jesus Christ Superstar | Feb. 22 - Mar. 13, 2022 by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2021-2022/jesus-christ-superstar/ Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In cele…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:03PM

'Simon Zealotes' from Jesus Christ Superstar | Feb. 22 - Mar. 13, 2022 @ The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/theater/2021-2022/jesus-christ-superstar/ Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In cele…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:03PM

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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
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime