Shelean Newman: One of Music City's Favorite Actresses May Become America's Favorite Chanteuse
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 12, 2009
Shelean Newman, known to Nashville audiences from her storied performances on area stages in productions of such musicals as The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Evita and more, has recently released her second CD for GrandVista Music entitled Snowfall, a collection of some of the season's most apropos songs, along with some surprising selections that fit perfectly into our idea of what the winter holiday season is all about. Snowfall is a follow-up, if you will, to Newman's exquisitely sung first collection for the record label, titled appropriately enough Anything Goes, a collection of standards and showtunes from such composers as Cole Porter, Frank Loesser, Johnny Mercer and George and Ira Gershwins.
Princess of Wales Theatre Announce Their 2010 Season of Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2009
THE SOUND OF MUSIC will end its record-breaking run on January 3, 2010, but the Princess of Wales Theatre won't stay dark for long. There is a yearlong season of familiar and new musicals planned for this popular theatre in 2010.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast Recording Gets 50th Anniversary Re-Release, 11/3; Barnes & Noble Original Cast Reunion Set for 11/16
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 2, 2009
On November 16, 1959, The Sound of Music - the last musical collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II - made history when it opened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Masterworks Broadway celebrates that milestone with a special 50th anniversary edition of the musical's beloved original cast recording, starring Broadway legend Mary Martin. The 50th anniversary edition of the original cast recording of The Sound of Music will be released on November 3, 2009.
BWW Interview: Sound of Music's Burke Moses
by Kelly Cameron - Oct 24, 2009
BWW was recently on hand to interview the leads in the Toronto Production of the Sound of Music, which recently celebrated its 1 year Anniversary in Toronto. The show just received its final extension, with tickets on sale until January 3rd, 2009. Here, we talk with Burke Moses (who plays Captain Von Trapp) about the challenges associated with being in a long running production and about how he is enjoying being in Toronto.
Dennis Parlato Takes On Role Of El Gallo In THE FANTASTICKS 7/13-8/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2009
Dennis Parlato, seen on Broadway in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Sound of Music and The Graduate, will assume the role of El Gallo in Off Broadway's The Fantasticks from July 13 through August 2, 2009 while Lewis Cleale, who normally plays the role, appears in Camelot at The Muny.
'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' Sings Final Song 2/21/09
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2009
'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' has announced it will be closing on February 21, 2009. The Andrew Lloyd Webber production will be on national tour with Connie Fisher playing the role of Maria. She was the original casting for this role.
'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' Annouces Closing Date Of 2/21/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008
'THE SOUND OF MUSIC' has announced it will be closing on February 21, 2009. The Andrew Lloyd Webber production will be on national tour with Connie Fisher playing the role of Maria. She was the original casting for this role.
'THE STORY OF MY LIFE' Comes To Broadway 2/3/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008
This February, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, a new musical comes to Broadway. Starring Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets (Amour, Merrily We Roll Along, 'Caroline in the City'), the show is directed by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance), THE STORY OF MY LIFE features a score by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill. Performances begin Tuesday, February 3rd on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.
'Sound of Music' at Toby's: The Hills Are Alive!
by James Howard - Dec 10, 2007
WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia WHAT: The Sound of Music WHEN: Through February 17. Show times and prices vary. TICKETS AND INFORMATION: 410-995-1969 or 1-800-88-TOBYS or www.tobysdinnertheatre.com
Simon Burke to Join Fisher in London 'The Sound of Music'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2007
Simon Burke will star as 'Captain Von Trapp' in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium from 24 September, joining Connie Fisher, who stars as 'Maria' for six performances a week, with Aoife Mulholland playing the role on Monday evenings and Wednesday matinees
Front Row Centre reviews THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 23, 2006
The Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite is given a performance that hits the right notes but comes across devoid of feeling.
* * (out of 5)
Fisher to Play 8 Shows a Week in London Sound of Music
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2006
Connie Fisher, who after winning the reality show talent search 'How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria,' will star in the upcoming London revival of The Sound of Music, will play eight performances a week