Saturday, March 16, 2024

Video: Watch Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in New KISS ME, KATE Trailer

Watch a trailer for Kiss Me Kate, starring Stephanie J. Block, Adrian Dunbar, and more, coming to the Barbican Centre in London this summer!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Friday, March 15, 2024

Kiss Me, Kate | 2024 London Trailer by Official London Theatre

Cole Porter’s hit musical starring the multi-award-winning Adrian Dunbar (Ridley, Line of Duty) and Broadway musical superstar and Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, 9 t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:46AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Charlie Stemp, Georgina Onuorah Join Upcoming London Kiss Me, Kate by Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar will lead the cast of the West End revival, playing the Barbican.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Hannah Waddingham Will Return as Host of 2024 Olivier Awards by Darryn King

Three-time Olivier Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham will return as host of the 2024 Olivier Awards, emceeing the event for the second year in a row. This year's ceremony…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Hannah Waddingham Will Return as Host for 2024 Olivier Awards by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Waddingham is a three-time Olivier nominee for her work in Spamalot, A Little Night Music, and Kiss Me, Kate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

‘Stereophonic’ Confirms Broadway Plans, ‘SUFFS’ and ‘Lempicka’ Announce Casts, SJB to Lead London ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Stephanie J. Block to Make West End Debut in Kiss Me, Kate Alongside Adrian Dunbar by Darryn King

Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block will make her West End debut in Kiss Me, Kate this summer, starring alongside Irish actor Adrian Dunbar. Block will play the roles of Lilli Vanessi / Kat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

Stephanie J. Block Will Star in Bartlett Sher-Directed West End Kiss Me, Kate by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner will share the stage with Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Adrian Dunbar to Star with Stephanie J. Block in KISS ME KATE in London

One of the all-time classic musical comedy farces, Kiss Me, Kate is making a long awaited return to the London stage this summer for a strictly limited 15-week season at the Barbican Theatre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:55AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Want to Command the Stage? Hot Tips from Broadway and Las Vegas Actor Rick Faugno

Broadway and Las Vegas actor Rick Faugno (Jersey Boys; Kiss Me, Kate; Show Boat), gives you tips from his online musical theatre course with Interlochen Online, Musical Theatre: Movement Tec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53PM
Saturday, December 30, 2023

Video: Celebrate 75 Years of KISS ME, KATE

75 years ago on December 30, 1948, Kiss Me, Kate opened on Broadway. Check out some videos to celebrate the show!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Michael Blakemore, Single-Season Double Tony Winner for Directing, Dies at 95 by Benedict Nightingale

Acclaimed in Britain, he had the unique distinction of winning awards for best musical and best play in 2000, for his Broadway revival of “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Copenhagen.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PM

Director Michael Blakemore Dies at 95 by Margaret Hall

The multiple Tony winner was responsible for the 1999 revival of Kiss Me, Kate that modernized the classic for a new generation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
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
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Central City serves up a memorable ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Plenty of laughs and great performances add up to a rollicking good show The post Central City serves up a memorable ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:39AM
Friday, March 31, 2023

What About Plays Turned Into Musicals? by JK

What About Plays Turned Into Musicals?  So, we are all familiar with the seemingly endless pipeline of movies being turned into musicals. (There are currently four of these running on Br…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:36AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The best theatre to stream this month: The Boy With Two Hearts, Punchdrunk and more by Chris Wiegand

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes Billy Crystal’s musical about a fading comedian, a female Faustus and a revival of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate Hamed and Hessam Amiri’s s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:00AM
Friday, January 20, 2023

Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Star in World Premiere of Days of Wine and Roses Off-Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James  are set to star in the world premiere of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' Days of Wine and Roses. Adapted from the 1962 film and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:11PM
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Hannah Waddingham to Host 2023 Olivier Awards by Margaret Hall

Waddingham is a three-time Olivier nominee for her work in Spamalot, A Little Night Music, and Kiss Me, Kate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Ted Lasso Star and Three-Time Olivier Nominee Hannah Waddingham to Host the 2023 Olivier Awards by Caitlin Moynihan

Three-time Olivier Award nominee Hannah Waddingham will host the West End's biggest night! The Ted Lasso star is set to host the 2023 Olivier Awards on April 2 at London's Royal Albert Hall…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:33AM
Monday, January 16, 2023

& Juliet by Michael Portantiere

Original London Cast, 2019   & Juliet is, yes, another musical twist on Shakespeare, but one that’s worthy of joining the large canon that already includes such shows as Kiss Me, Kate…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 11:22AM
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, November 21, 2022

Ep241 – Michael Mott: Composing for Actors by Automatic Episode Import

Nothing brings people together more than music and performing; Michael Mott got the best of both worlds as he prepares for his second annual holiday show, "Michael Mott & Friends,” hap…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 03:04AM
Monday, August 1, 2022

Darius Barnes, Broadway Dancer & Choreographer, Dies at 34 by Caitlin Moynihan

Darius Barnes, a Broadway dancer and choreographer with six credits to his name who was set to serve as associate choreographer on Kimberly Akimbo, has died according to various social media…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Darius Barnes, Veteran Broadway Dancer, Dies at 34

Barnes most recently appeared in Kiss Me, Kate and Mean Girls, in addition to serving as an associate on Kimberly Akimbo.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:18AM
Friday, July 8, 2022
Friday, June 10, 2022

T. Oliver Reid to Play Hermes in Hadestown on Broadway by Broadway.com

T. Oliver Reid is going to be showing the way in Hadestown! He will take over the role of Hermes on Broadway beginning on June 14. Tony winner André de Shields played his final performance…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Friday, May 20, 2022

WHAT MAKES A CAST ALBUM PERFORMANCE GREAT? by Ron Fassler

Julie Andrews singing “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?” at the recording session for “My Fair Lady” (1956).Having listened to a steady stream of Broadway original cast recordings over the…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 01:44PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards