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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Highlights of Emily Padgett and More the World Premiere of Pasadena Playhouse's WATERFALL

by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The 5th Avenue Theatre joins with producing partner Pasadena Playhouse in welcoming Emily Padgett (Broadway: Side Show, Rock of Ages), Thom Sesma (Broadway: The Times They …

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Eyes Have It: Explore Cabaret Designer Tom Scutt’s Transformation of the Kit Kat Club

by Darryn King

For the production of Cabaret that opened in London in 2021, the scenic designer Tom Scutt converted the 1882 Playhouse Theatre—an old Victorian music hall with a gaudy, neo-Baroque interior—into an immersi…

Friday, September 15, 2023

Josh Dela Cruz, Danielle Hope, Jon Jon Briones, and More Star in International Premiere of Maltby & Shire’s Waterfall

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Josh Dela Cruz, Jon Jon Briones, and More Star in International Premiere of Maltby & Shire’s <i>Waterfall</i>

Waterfall, Starring Jon Jon Briones, Josh Dela Cruz, Danielle Hope, More, Begins September 13 in Thailand

by Molly Higgins

Takonkeit Viravan directs the new musical at the Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Josh Dela Cruz, Danielle Hope, and Jon Jon Briones Will Star in WATERFALL in Thailand

Waterfall: A New Musical, inspired by the Thai musical Behind the Painting and based upon the novel by Sriburapa, will play at Bangkok's Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre this fall.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The Magic of Connecticut's Falling Waters

by Frank Rizzo

Enter Connecticut’s waterfall wonderland and let your dreams take over. Take in the blurring cascades, the glistening moss, the summer leaves dotting the waters, the hypnotic swirls of an eddy and a stunning …

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

CHAUVET Professional Wins LDI 2022 Large Booth Award

by Michael Eddy

LDI’s panel of judges awarded CHAUVET Professional with the LDI 2022 Large Booth Design Award. Alex Fuller’s design paired two scenic elements - nature, with a tree trunk, green foliage, and a waterfall - a…

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Improve Your Wireless DMX Broadcast with RadioScan Spectrum Analyzer from City Theatrical

by Michael Eddy

RadioScan® from City Theatrical, Inc. helps wireless DMX users plan ahead. RadioScan shows all radio activity near you in your chosen frequency, including frequency hopping gear like wireless DMX, as well as W…

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Fruma-Sarah (Waiting in the Wings): A big presence on a tiny stage

by Alan Smason

By EDWIN RUBIN The very mention of the New York City’s own wildly popular actress and comedian Jackie Hoffman – she of 1000 facial expressions, bodily quirks, a score of well-placed ad libs, and a mesmerizi…

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Pandemic Diary December: Getting Out of 2020

by Nicole Serratore

While the pandemic is far from over and our lives are not going to magically change as the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2020, there is still something deeply satisfying with putting 2020 behind us. M…

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

VIDEO: Watch Sierra Boggess & Joshua Dela Cruz Sing from DANCERS AT A WATERFALL

Just last spring, Sierra Boggess and Joshua Dela Cruz  led a staged reading of Richard Maltby, Jr., Karen Hartman, and David Shire's DANCERS AT A WATERFALL. Now, the two are reuniting to sing a song fro…

Monday, March 9, 2020

POPCORN FALLS (Walnut Street): A disservice to small towns and comedy

by Joshua Herren

Popcorn Falls is not the town it used to be! The historic waterfall (with some fictional connection to George Washington) has been dammed up. Tourists aren’t coming. The libraries and...

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia review – sometimes bigger really is better

by Lyndsey Winship

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe Canadian company’s colourful Mexican-flavoured show is full of heart-stopping skill, dreamy lyricism and visual whimsy Many contemporary circus groups sell themselves as the anti-…

Sunday, September 22, 2019

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN EXTREME ACTION MEETS ELUSIVE LANGUAGE?

by Robert Shuman

(Gia Kourlas’s article appeared in The New York Times, 9/20; via Pam Green.) In Elizabeth Streb and Anne Bogart’s “Falling & Loving,” dancers and actors share the stage with the Guck Machine, which …

Friday, September 20, 2019

What Happens When Extreme Action Meets Elusive Language?

by Gia Kourlas

In Elizabeth Streb and Anne Bogart’s “Falling & Loving,” dancers and actors share the stage with the Guck Machine, which emits a waterfall of food andother objects.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Critic’s Pick: Review: ‘Luzia’ Revives the Cirque du Soleil Spell

by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Yes, it has clowns and death-defying feats, but “Luzia” also has spinning turntables and a waterfall that produces almost-supernatural effects.

Sierra Boggess Will Lead Reading of Maltby and Shire's DANCERS AT A WATERFALL

by BroadwayWorld

On Thursday, May 16, 2019 there will be two staged readings in New York City of the Broadway-bound new musical, DANCERS AT A WATERFALL, with book by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Karen Hartman, lyrics by Richard Malt…

Odds & Ends: Sierra Boggess to Lead Workshop of New Maltby & Shire Musical & More

by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Sierra Boggess to Lead Workshop of New Maltby & Shire Musical Broadway favorite Sierra Boggess (School of Rock) and a talented group of co-sta…

Sierra Boggess, Joshua Dela Cruz, More Set for Dancers at a Waterfall Workshop

by Ryan McPhee

The musical, based on Siburapha's Behind the Painting, features a score by Baby and Big duo David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Super Duper Close Up review – turning a lens on anxiety in the internet age

by Miriam Gillinson

The Yard, LondonThe latest from theatre company Made in China is an arresting monologue about an actor prone to panic attacks and phone addictionA woman in a frilly green dress stands centre stage, flanked by s…

Monday, November 5, 2018

Popcorn Falls, Directed by Christian Borle, Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date

by Andy Lefkowitz

James Hindman's new off-Broadway comedy Popcorn Falls will conclude its run at the Davenport Theatre on November 25. Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle makes his directorial debut with the production, whi…

Monday, October 8, 2018

Popcorn Falls – Meet the Townspeople

by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell   Meet the 21 townspeople who live in Popcorn Falls, where the waterfall has dried up, the town is teetering on bankruptcy and the new Mayor is having mic problems in Town Hal…

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Christian Borle to Make New York Directorial Debut with James Hindman's Popcorn Falls

by Broadway.com

Two-time Tony-winning actor Christian Borle (Something Rotten!, Peter and the Starcatcher) has signed on to direct Popcorn Falls, a new play by James Hindman (Pete 'n' Keely), making its off-Broadw…

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Photo Flash: First Look at The Vaults' Immersive Show SOUNDS AND SORCERY CELEBRATING DISNEY FANTASIA

by BroadwayWorld

Production images are today released for The Vaults' highly anticipated immersive show, Sounds and Sorcery celebrating Disney FANTASIA ahead of its opening night this evening. In their latest production inspire…

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

"The Lion King" at Lyceum Theatre, London

by Blouin Artinfo

Based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film, The Lion King is a musical with the same name. The music is by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice . The musical score has been created by Hans Zimmer with Lebo M d…

Monday, December 18, 2017

Slow Burn Hosts Lovely Swirling Visit To The Secret Garden

by Bill Hirschman

Be grateful that Slow Burn Theatre Company with its audacious affection for large scale challenging musicals has decided to mount The Secret Garden, that ode to rebirth, memorable for its lush unconventional sc…

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Prism review – life through the lens of a celebrated cameraman

by Susannah Clapp

Hampstead theatre, LondonRobert Lindsay plays the role of the late cinematographer Jack Cardiff with astonishing skill, but the play lacks focusTerry Johnson has given himself a hard task with the clever title …

Friday, August 11, 2017

Spotlight On...Sanaz Ghajar

by Michael Block

Name: Sanaz GhajarHometown: Burlingame, CaliforniaEducation: New York University, TischFavorite Credits:  I have developed works nationally and internationally with New York Theatre Workshop, The Civilians…

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Photo Flash: First Look at Justin Deeley in Waterfall-Set MACBETH at Serenbe Playhouse

by BroadwayWorld

Serenbe Playhouse, recipient of the prestigious American Theatre Wing grant, and recently honored with the most Suzi Bass Awards for a musical in Atlanta Miss Saigon,presents MACBETH, by William Shakespeare. Di…

Monday, June 12, 2017

Comic Matteo Lane: 'If You're Gay, Walking Onstage is Inflammatory'

by Justin Moran

Michael MustoMichael MustoChicago-born, New York-based comic Matteo Lane is a rising star of comedy, with a resume consisting of constant club shows around the country and an appearance on Late Night with Seth …

Comic Matteo Lane: 'If You're Gay, Walking Onstage is Inflammatory'

by Justin Moran

Michael MustoMichael MustoChicago-born, New York-based comic Matteo Lane is a rising star of comedy, with a resume consisting of constant club shows around the country and an appearance on Late Night with Seth …

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Stargate - Waterfall ft. P!nk & Sia | Justine Menter Choreography | Dance Stories

by DanceOn

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

The Siegel Column – The Theatrical Elite

by Sandi Durell

    By Barbara & Scott Siegel   Theatrical Elite: Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, John Leguizamo, Harvey Fierstein, Kevin Kline…They’re Back!   As we head toward the end of the 201…

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Edinburgh Fringe Review: We Are Ian, Pleasance Dome

by Dominique-Eloise Alexander

I don’t even think there are enough words to describe how much I loved We Are Ian, there are only dance moves. Two in particular; the hot potato and the waterfall fingers. We’re all Ian. Well, we want to be…

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Impressions of Meredith Monk & Anne Waldman

by The Dance Enthusiast

"The evening begins with a husky, disembodied voice rhythmically stringing together indecipherable phrases as a waterfall projection cascades against the St. Marks Church sanctuary backdrop." Melanie Greene, Ne…

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

"One Day" from Waterfall with Bie Sukrit

by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

"The United States of Japan" from Waterfall

by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire's WATERFALL Premieres at 5th Avenue Theatre Tonight

by BroadwayWorld

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents the sweeping new musical, WATERFALL, featuring Laura Griffith Broadway Sweet Smell of Success, The Light in the Piazza, Thom Sesma Broadway The Times They are A-Changin', Man of …

Maltby & Shire’s Waterfall Musical Opens at 5th Avenue Theatre Tonight

by Robert Viagas and Joe Gambino

Thai pop superstar Bie Sukrit is making his American stage debut in Seattle's Fifth Avenue Theatre production of the new Maltby &amp; Shire musical Waterfall, which officially opens Oct. 15.

"No One Will Know" from Waterfall

by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Laura Griffith, Thom Sesma and More in 5th Avenue Theatre's WATERFALL

by Stage Tube

The5th Avenue Theatrepresents the sweeping new musical, Waterfall, featuringLaura GriffithBroadway Sweet Smell of Success, The Light in the Piazza,Thom SesmaBroadway The Times They are A-Changin', Man of La Man…

Photo Flash: First Look at Laura Griffith, Bie Sukrit, Thom Sesma and More in 5th Avenue Theatre's WATERFALL

by BroadwayWorld

The5th Avenue Theatrepresents the sweeping new musical, Waterfall, featuringLaura GriffithBroadway Sweet Smell of Success, The Light in the Piazza,Thom SesmaBroadway The Times They are A-Changin', Man of La Man…

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Waterfall Sizzle Reel at The 5th Avenue Theatre

by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Thursday, September 24, 2015

"America Will Break Your Heart" from Waterfall Spotlight Night

by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Thursday, September 17, 2015

"Once You Fall in Love" by Bie Sukrit at Waterfall Spotlight Night

by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Odds & Ends: Patti LuPone Set for More Penny Dreadful, Laura Griffith Steps In for Emily Padgett & More

by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Patti LuPone Set for More Penny Dreadful Broadway legend Patti LuPone’s guest-starring turn in last season’s Penny Dreadful was so …

Casting Announced for Broadway-Bound Waterfall Musical at 5th Avenue Theatre

by Joe Gambino

Laura Griffith (Sweet Smell of Success, The Light in the Piazza) will join J. Elaine Marcos (Annie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) and Thom Sesma (Man of La Mancha, The Times They are A-Changin') in Se…

Monday, August 31, 2015

Laura Griffith Will Star in Maltby & Shire's WATERFALL at 5th Avenue Theatre

by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals start this week at The 5th Avenue Theatre for the sweeping new musical, Waterfall, featuring Laura Griffith Broadway Sweet Smell of Success, The Light in the Piazza, Thom Sesma Broadway The Times The…

Friday, June 26, 2015

New Musical Waterfall Brings International Cast and Crew to Pasadena Playhouse

by Michael Van Duzer

Waterfall aims to portray Asian cultures realistically, not stereotypically.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

WATERFALL World Premiere to Close This Weekend at Pasadena Playhouse; Heads to Seattle This Fall

by BroadwayWorld

WATERFALL, the epic new Broadway bound musical love story, which had its world premiere at The Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director, Sheldon Epps on June 7, 2015, will play its final performance on Sunday, June…

Friday, June 19, 2015

Photo Call: Emily Padgett Stars in Maltby and Shire’s New Romantic Musical Waterfall

by Krissie Fullerton

Emily Padgett leads the cast of of Waterfall, a new romantic musical set during the changing political landscape of Thailand in the 1930s, starting previews today for its world premiere at Pasadena Playhouse. T…

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Review: Waterfall

The Pasadena Playhouse presents a world-premiere musical about forbidden love.

Monday, June 15, 2015

BWW TV: First Look at Highlights of Emily Padgett and More the World Premiere of Pasadena Playhouse's WATERFALL

by BroadwayWorld TV

The5th Avenue Theatrejoins with producing partnerPasadena Playhousein welcomingEmily PadgettBroadway Side Show, Rock of Ages,Thom SesmaBroadway The Times They are A-Changin', Man of La Mancha,J. Elaine MarcosBr…

Friday, June 12, 2015

Review Roundup: New Musical WATERFALL Opens at Pasadena Playhouse

by Review Roundups

The 5th Avenue Theatre joins with producing partner Pasadena Playhouse in welcoming Emily Padgett Broadway Side Show, Rock of Ages, Thom Sesma Broadway The Times They are A-Changin', Man of La Mancha, J. Elaine…

L.A. Theater Review: ‘Waterfall’ with Thai Pop Star Bie Sukrit

“Waterfall,” the new cross-cultural, lushly romantic tuner at the Pasadena Playhouse, has admirable ambition, visual splendor and patchy dramaturgy. Working from a Thai source novel, stage veterans Richard …

'Waterfall': Theater Review

by Jordan Riefe

Broadway veterans Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire collaborate with Thai artists on this hapless East/West musical.read more

Photo Flash: First Look at Emily Padgettand More in the World Premiere of Pasadena Playhouse's WATERFALL

by BroadwayWorld

The5th Avenue Theatrejoins with producing partnerPasadena Playhousein welcomingEmily PadgettBroadway Side Show, Rock of Ages,Thom SesmaBroadway The Times They are A-Changin', Man of La Mancha,J. Elaine MarcosBr…

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Maltby & Shire's WATERFALL at Pasadena Playhouse

by BroadwayWorld

Go inside opening night below

Thursday, June 11, 2015

'Waterfall' plunges over the edge of banality

by Charles McNulty

The lesson of "Waterfall," the ersatz new musical at the Pasadena Playhouse, is that you can't judge a show by the resumes of the artists.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Interviews: As Their Five-Decade Collaboration Continues, Maltby and Shire Chase a Pre-Broadway Waterfall

The writers of Big and Closer Than Ever are currently premiering their latest work at Pasadena Playhouse.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Theater News: Waterfall Makes Its World Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse

The epic new musical starts performances tonight.

Maltby and Shire’s New Romantic Musical Waterfall, Starring Emily Padgett, Premieres Tonight

by Robert Viagas

Emily Padgett, who played Daisy Hilton in the Broadway revival of&nbsp;Side Show, leads the cast of of Waterfall, a new romantic musical set during the changing political landscape of Thailand in the 1930s,…

Friday, April 17, 2015

Maltby and Shire Musical, Set During Thai Political Upheaval, Will Feature Side Show Star

by Adam Hetrick, Robert Viagas

Emily Padgett, who played Daisy Hilton in the Broadway revival of&nbsp;Side Show, will lead the cast of of Waterfall, a new romantic musical set during the changing political landscape of Thailand in the 19…

Emily Padgett & More Set for Broadway-Bound New Musical Waterfall

by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway alums Emily Padgett (Side Show), Thom Sesma (The Times They are A-Changin’) and J. Elaine Marcos (Annie) will join the previously reported Bie Sukrit in the world premiere of Waterfall. The Broad…

Thom Sesma, J. Elaine Marcos & Bie Sukrit to Join Emily Padgett in World Premiere of Richard Maltby Jr. & David Shire's WATERFALL

by BroadwayWorld

The 5th Avenue Theatre joins with producing partner Pasadena Playhouse in announcing that Emily Padgett Broadway Side Show, Rock of Ages, Thom Sesma Broadway The Times They are A-Changin', Man of La Mancha, J. …

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Exclsuive: Emily Padgett on the Future of Richard Maltby Jr. & David Shire's WATERFALL- 'I Think Broadway is Always the Goal'

by BroadwayWorld

A distinguished international creative team is coming together to create WATERFALL, an epic new Broadway musical love story, which will have its US premiere at The Pasadena Playhouse, where preview performances…

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Why Rob Marshall Took “Agony” Out of the “Woods” and Into an Actual Waterfall (See It in Action!)

by Adam Hetrick

In celebration of the March 24 in-home release of Disney's "Into the Woods," director Rob Marshall reveals how he conceived and shot "Agony" with princes Chris Pine and Billy Magnuss…

Saturday, January 31, 2015

5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2015/16 Season - Including Broadway Bound WATERFALL, Matilda, Assassins, Gentleman's Guide, Sound of Music & More

by BroadwayWorld

With nearly 2000 subscribers in attendance, The 5th Avenue Theatre Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong revealed the season line-up for this celebrated theater's 8-show 201516 season.

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