Friday, October 11, 2024

Broadway Games: One Word Musicals by JK

Broadway Games: One Word Musicals        What's in a name? A lot, when it's doing the heavy lifting of being the title of a big Broadway (or off-Broadway) show! DIRECTIONS: Match …

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Monday, October 7, 2024

2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 by JK

2023 - 2024 Season After tabulating all of your votes, it turned out pretty much as we expected. It was cool that each of the 12 shows from last season had at least one song that made the l…

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Water for Elephants Joins Broadway Licensing Catalogue Ahead of Final Broadway Performances by Belaid S

Water for Elephants, the Tony-nominated musical currently captivating audiences at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, has been picked up by Broadway Licensing

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

‘Water for Elephants’ sets final performance date on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The circus-infused musical received seven 2024 Tony Award nominations.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

‘Water for Elephants’ Sets Closing Date for Broadway Run by Christy Pina

The show was nominated for a Tony for best musical but did not win.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:20PM

Water for Elephants Will Pack Up the Big Top on Broadway in December by Hayley Levitt

Water for Elephants will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre on December 8. The circus-infused musical had its first preview on February 24 with an official opening on March …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

‘Water For Elephants’ Musical Sets Broadway Closing by Greg Evans

Water For Elephants, the Jessica Stone-directed musical adaptation of the bestselling Sara Gruen romantic novel, will play its final performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, D…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:52PM

Broadway’s ‘Water for Elephants’ to Close in December by Rebecca Rubin

“Water for Elephants” is concluding its Broadway run this winter. The musical will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre on Dec. 8. At the time of its concluding show, “Wa…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:50PM

‘Water for Elephants’ to Close on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The musical, based on the best-selling novel, featured dazzling acrobatics and puppetry. Its final performance will be Dec. 8.

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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Close On Broadway

The circus is coming to an end. The Broadway premiere of Water for Elephants will be packing up its tent this December. The musical will play its final performance at the Imperial Theatre on…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 05:20PM
Monday, September 30, 2024

Broadway Licensing Acquires Rights to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Broadway Licensing has acquired rights to the musical, Water For Elephants With music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, the company has secured worldwide licensing rig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Exclusive: ‘Water for Elephants’ licensing rights acquired by Broadway Licensing Global by Michael Abourizk

The musical features a score by PigPen Theatre Co. and a book by Rick Elice.

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Monday, September 23, 2024

The Broadway Cast: Leading Men, with Kyle Selig, Vincent Jamal Hooper & Casey Likes

In this video, Ben is joined by a 'new guard' of leading men- Casey Likes (Back to the Future, Almost Famous), Kyle Selig (Water for Elephants, Mean Girls) and Vincent Jamal Hooper (The Lio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Review: OBCR: Water For Elephants by JK

Cast Recording Review: Water For Elephants When I reviewed Water For Elephants, I had this to say about the score: "As good as the score is on one hearing as it is happening, I can't wait…

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Broadway’s ‘Water for Elephants’ partners with various nonprofits for ‘Memory Maker Program’ by Michael Abourizk

The initiative will aim to welcome students, the underserved and senior audiences.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:15PM

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Memory Maker Program Ticketing Initiative

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Memory Maker Program—a special ticketing initiative with a number of non-profit organizations to help support their missions and efforts. Learn more ab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

The 2023 - 2024 Broadway Top 40 Voting Part 4 by JK

As we begin the new Broadway season, and now that we've all had a chance to get familiar with the new, original scores from last season, we are looking to create a countdown of your favorite…

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Video: Go Behind the Trapeze Work in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Watch a video of an inside look at the trapeze work in Water For Elephants on Broadway! See cast member Sam Renaud control the rigs for the trapezes while Isabelle McCalla sings 'Easy.' Whil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM
Friday, September 6, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Best Costumes Currently on Broadway by JK

5 Best Costumes Currently on Broadway Mary's Hoop Skirt - Oh, Mary! Costume design by Holly Pierson     Wig design by Leah J. Loukas Move over, Mrs. Anna. Your dance-y hoop skirt may h…

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Photos: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS welcomed Broadway’s Kyle Selig to the role of Jacob Jankowski on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. See photos here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Launches National Tour in Denver! by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:59PM

Video: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

Water For Elephants officially welcomed Kyle Selig in the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Check out a behind the scenes video as well as Selig's first curtain…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.  Check out a video of his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54AM
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Kyle Selig Takes His First Ride as the Star of Broadway's Water for Elephants Tonight by Hayley Levitt

Kyle Selig, best known as Aaron Samuels in Broadway's Mean Girls, returns to the Broadway stage on September 3 as the new Jacob Jankowski in Water for Elephants. He takes over for Grant G…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Signs Albums at Barnes & Noble

Just yesterday, New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue hosted a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Check out photos here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM
Monday, August 26, 2024

Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble

New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn how to attend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM
Friday, August 23, 2024

How Rick Elice Found the Heart of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Welcome to another Edition of The Roundtable on BroadwayWorld. This week we are talking about writing the book of a musical with someone who changed the game. R…

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Grant Gustin's Ride with Water for Elephants Is Nearly Done, But a Broadway Group Chat Is Forever by Hayley Levitt

Three weeks out from his final performance as Water for Elephants’ circus stowaway Jacob Jankowski, Grant Gustin spent a breathless 48 hours at home in Los Angeles for his daughter’s thi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM
Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Hear From Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, Paul Alexander Nolan and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both …

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Philippe Aymard to make Broadway debut in ‘Water for Elephants’ by Michael Abourizk

Aymard will step into the role of Walter, temporarily replacing original star Joe De Paul.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:44PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
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