Monday, December 2, 2024

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to Star as Emcee and Sally Bowles in London Production of Cabaret by Darryn King

Emmy and Tony winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as the Emcee and Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at London’s Playhouse Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Sandi Patti - NBC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade [23-Nov-2006] by Broadway Television Archive

From the Oklahoma Centennial float Sandi Patti sings "Oklahoma Rising" (written by Jimmy Webb and Vince Gill) on the NBC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Airdate: November 23, 2006

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48PM
Saturday, November 2, 2024

‘Politics have entered the television age’ | Clip from A Face in the Crowd, a new musical by Young Vic

When radio producer Marcia Jeffries meets drifter “Lonesome Rhodes”, she immediately gives him a slot on her show. But as Lonesome's fan base grows and the politicians take notice, Marci…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:02AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

“My Favorite Things” About a Certain “Cockeyed Optimist” by Ron Fassler

Review by Ron Fassler . . . Oscar Hammerstein II was a man of many accomplishments, though he will be best remembered for three indisputably monumental things: 1) He wrote Show Boat with J…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 02:41PM

‘Raise a Glass!’ | Song from A Face in the Crowd, a new musical at the Young Vic by Young Vic

When radio producer Marcia Jeffries meets drifter “Lonesome Rhodes”, she immediately gives him a slot on her show. But as Lonesome's fan base grows and the politicians take notice, Marci…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:02AM
Sunday, October 27, 2024

‘Burn the Paper Down to Ash’ from A Face in the Crowd | with Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas by Young Vic

When radio producer Marcia Jeffries meets drifter “Lonesome Rhodes”, she immediately gives him a slot on her show. But as Lonesome's fan base grows and the politicians take notice, Marci…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:02AM
Monday, October 21, 2024

Jim Catapano on how they died. by Jaymichaelsae

Anne L. Thompson-Scretching’s Poignant and Essential Reminder of a People Destroyed by Hate Everyone in the District of Greenwood in Tulsa Oklahoma is dead—brutally murdered by the Ku Kl…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 06:40PM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sump’n Like Wings by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While "Sump’n Like Wings" is a lovely little play about a feisty 16-year-old girl who wants her independence in the 1913-16 period just after Oklahoma became a state, unfortunately Raelle …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:47PM

In Memoriam: Mitzi Gaynor, Star of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Words cannot express the sorrow and sadness we feel at the loss of Mitzi Gaynor, an R&H legend known for her starring role as Nellie Forbush in Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific in 1958.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:58AM
Sunday, October 13, 2024

Sump’n Like Wings: Yearning to Fly Away by Michael Sommers

★★★☆☆ A lost play by Lynn Riggs studies youthful urges in 1910s Oklahoma The post Sump’n Like Wings: Yearning to Fly Away appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:02AM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

"People Will Say We're In Love" ft. Hugh Jackman from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (1998) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Hugh Jackman and Josefina Gabrielle perform "People Will Say We're In Love (Reprise)" in the National Theatre’s acclaimed 1998 production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! On July 1…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:01AM

"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" ft. Hugh Jackman from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (1998) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Hugh Jackman performs "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" in the National Theatre’s acclaimed 1998 production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! On July 15, 1998, the Royal National Theat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00AM

"Out of My Dreams" from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (1998) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Hugh Jackman, Josefina Gabrielle and Shuler Hensley perform "Out of My Dreams" (The Dream Ballet) in the National Theatre’s acclaimed 1998 production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA!…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00AM

"The Farmer and the Cowman" from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (1998) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Hugh Jackman and the cast perform "The Farmer and the Cowman'" in the National Theatre’s acclaimed 1998 production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! On July 15, 1998, the Royal Nati…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00AM

"The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" ft. Hugh Jackman from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (1998) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Hugh Jackman performs "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" in the National Theatre’s acclaimed 1998 production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! On July 15, 1998, the Royal National …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00AM
Friday, October 11, 2024

Sump'n Like Wings by Wendy Caster

Lynn Riggs (1899-1954) wrote 30 plays, a few of which were produced on Broadway, along with screenplays and poetry. Nowadays he is known--when he is known at all--for having written Green Gr…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 06:32AM
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Warren Carlyle Is,A Brilliant Choreographer! by Corine Cohen

I was fortunate to see THE MUSIC MAN when Hugh Jackman was out with Covid. I have always loved Sutton Foster, Hugh Jackman, Lance Roberts and Shuler Hensley. I interviewed Shuler when he was…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 07:18PM

"Mister Snow" ft. Audra McDonald | The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by Rodgers & Hammerstein

On March 24, 1994, a revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel opened at Lincoln Center Theater, and a Broadway star was born! Audra McDonald played Carrie Pipperidge in this production �…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:55AM

"The Gentleman Is A Dope" ft. Marisha Wallace | The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by Rodgers & Hammerstein

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert features a star-studded cast including Joanna Ampil, Michael Ball, Maria Friedman, Daniel Dae Kim, Audra McDonald, Juli…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:55AM

"Soliloquy" ft. Aaron Tveit | The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by Rodgers & Hammerstein

My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert features a star-studded cast including Joanna Ampil, Michael Ball, Maria Friedman, Daniel Dae Kim, Audra McDonald, Juli…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:54AM
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Getting close to anniversary number 40 | Community | paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com

Dateline: “Oklahoma” via NYC: Playbill.com recently ran the following headline followed by a most informative article by Margaret Hall: September ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:12PM
Friday, October 4, 2024

Dim the damn lights, Broadway League by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess and The Broadway League are friends, in the way that the Cowboys and the Farmers are friends in the musical, OKLAHOMA. Many of the issues that have come down through the y…

SOURCE: fairyprincessdiaries.com at 05:06PM
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Play It Again: Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" by JK

Play It Again: Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from sever…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:48AM
Sunday, September 22, 2024

A Face in the Crowd review – cautionary tale of the creation of a Trump-lite TV star by Arifa Akbar

Young Vic, LondonThis musical has the seeds of a brilliant show for our times with Ramin Karimloo on fine form, but its complex themes are sucked away by sledge-hammer messaging Elia Kazan�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM
Monday, September 16, 2024

Rebecca Naomi Jones, Amy Forsyth & Benjamin Anthony Anderson Join Stereophonic on Broadway by Darryn King

Stereophonic, the Tony-winning play about tense relations between the members of a '70s rock band, has extended for a final time through January 12, 2025 and announced new cast members. Ori…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Friday, August 23, 2024

Backstage Bite with James Davis Whips Up OKLAHOMA! Brown Butter Cornbread! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by the star of Oklahoma!, James Davis! Check out the recipe for Katie's Oklahoma! Brown Butter Cornbread below.

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:03PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ presented by The Talent Machine Company at AACC’s Pascal Center for the Performing Arts by Sue Tilberry

The classic musical “Oklahoma!,” the first collaboration between Richard Rogers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein (lyrics and book), opened on Broadway in 1943. The play is considered to hav…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:45PM
Monday, August 19, 2024

Andrea Martin, "I Cain't Say No" — MCC MISCAST22 by MCC Theater

#mcctheater #andreamartin #mccmiscast #miscast22 Andrea Martin sings "I Cain't Say No" from OKLAHOMA! at MCC Theater's MISCAST22. ---------- MCC Theater’s annual MISCAST gala is a one-ni…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:41PM
Sunday, August 18, 2024

Tonys Talk: Mary Testa & Daniel Fish Have Got a Beautiful Feelin' About the Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Oh, what a beautiful day June 9th will be for Broadway. Will everything be going Mary Testa and Daniel Fish's way? The duo represents two of eight Tony nominati…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:06PM

We're Doin' Fine with OKLAHOMA! Stars Rebecca Naomi Jones & Damon Daunno by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway's original lovebirds, Curly and Laurey, are portrayed for a whole new generation in the Tony-winning revival of Oklahoma!, currently running on Broadwa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:34AM

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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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
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