Industry Pro Newsletter: Disneyland Parade and Character Performers Seek Union Protections
by Alex Freeman - Apr 22, 2024
Charleston Stage has a new Managing Director, and Dallas Theater Center has a new interim Artistic Director. Along with these movements of the regional leadership carousel, Seattle Opera has introduced a new Artistic Ambassador, a role designed to help bridge the gap between the stage and the community, and foster new audiences.
Springboard Danse Relocates International Three-Week Project To Point Park
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024
Point Park University has entered into a multiyear partnership with Springboard Danse to relocate its annual three-week project to Downtown Pittsburgh. The project invites a diverse cohort of professional dancers and choreographers from around the world, offering classes, workshops, creative processes, the restaging of celebrated repertory, installations, showings and pop-up performances.
Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater.
Interview: Joshua Henry at Southern Theater
by Paul Batterson - Mar 9, 2024
“The idea of sharing music, especially my personal, original music and music from the icons of soul is especially gratifying. I love that feeling because this is from the heart; it was born from the heart of the soul.”
Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Michael Ball & Bradley Jaden to Lead LES MISERABLES Arena Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert in the UK, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65 in the forthcoming World Tour of LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR. Learn more about the tour here including more about the cast, tour dates and more!
Seth Sikes, Lillias White, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 18, 2023
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2023
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
Review: Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara Performs Exquisite Concert at Irvine Barclay
by Michael Quintos - Oct 2, 2023
Tony Award-winning Broadway star Kelli O'Hara has established herself as true theater royalty, one of a handful of go-to leading ladies that have amassed a rabid, fanatic following that can elicit frequent deafening kudos from audiences and critics alike. She brings undeniable evidence of this in her recent return engagement to the O.C.