Shrek on Stage
In 2001 one of the most side-splittingly entertaining movies ever to be made by Dreamworks came to theaters everywhere, bringing a rumble of laughter with it. The movie was colorful in every way, turning traditional fairytales on their heads with a deft, and somewhat muddy, twist of artistic license. The movie that viewers fell into comedic love with, Shrek, is now coming to Broadway from its home in Seattle, Washington. Since Hairspray became a big hit, Seattle is now becoming known as the place to go for shows that are headed to Broadway.
Fans of the movie will be excited to hear that there will be a great deal of new material involved in the musical. While characters will have a similar look to the film, there are a lot of questions that are left open by the film which will be answered by the musical. With more than a whole extra hour of material added to the musical, that was not in the film, there is much to learn when the musical comes on stage. Be sure to get your tickets for Shrek at Stub Hubs today!
White Christmas Cast Named
In 1954 the movie White Christmas took the silver screen by storm. The stellar cast that included Bing Crosby, Danny Kay, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. The movie is now one of the longest standing Christmas favorites, airing every year without fail. A musical adaptation was also made, and is coming to Broadway this year.
The Broadway show is starting on November 14, 2008 at the Marquis Theater for a limited time engagement. The cast, who was only recently decided upon, will be staring Stephen Bogardus as Bob Wallace, the character originally played by Bing Crosby. The rest of the cast will include Jeffry Denman as Phil Davis, the sister act of Betty and Judy Haynes will be played by Kerry O’Mally and Meredith Patterson.
The story is about two old army buddies who return from WWII to open a duo showbiz act together, quickly becoming the biggest thing on stage all along the East Coast. They are eventually, and inadvertently, drawn into an comical drama by two beautiful sisters who cross their path. The show originally took the stage in 2004 and is greatly anticipated as the holiday season draws near. Waste no time in getting your tickets to see White Christmas on stage as the holiday season draws near. The show will only be appearing until January 4, 2009, time is flying by, so be sure to get your tickets to White Christmas now!
Matt Bogart Joins the Jersey Boys
Matt Bogart, who was recently seen as Lancelot in the national tour of Camelot is prepared to join the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys on September 30. Bogart takes on the role filled by J. Robert Spencer, that of Nick Massi. Bogart was seen as Paul in the Kennedy Center mounting of Stephen Sondheim’s Company. He will make a welcome addition to the cast of Jersey Boys.
Jersey Boys, according to press notes posted on Playbill.com is “the story of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. It’s a journey of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.” Get your Jersey Boys tickets today!
Put on the Hairspray!
Broadway’s Hairspray is getting a dose of new talent in September. Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle and Constantine Rousouli will join as Link Larkin. Also a new face is: Kate Loprest, who will take on the role of Amber starting on September 19. The hit musical is based on the John Waters film comedy and won the Best Musical Tony Award in 2003. It currently plays on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theater.
Hairspray is a Baltimore set musical about a plus size girl breaking the barriers on local television. It has garnered crowds of dedicated fans over the years and has a movie that stars John Travolta. You will love the humor involved and all of the colorful characters that make up the cast. This is a show that you will not want to miss, so be sure to act as quickly as possible to get your very own pair of Hairspray tickets.
Vanities Opens Tonight!
Tonight Vanities A New Musical begins its pre-Broadway engagement in the new Pasadena Playhouse in California. According to Playbill.com, Vanities is billed as “a funny, sexy and poignant look at the journey of three All-American girls as they mature from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to independent women. Spanning the turbulent ’60s through the late ’80s, Vanities celebrates the lives and loves of three best friends caught up in rapidly changing times.”
The intimate musical is based on Heifner’s 1976 comedy that actually ran for 1,785 performances Off-Broadway and has blossomed in regional theatres in the years to follow. Performances will continue in California through September 28. It will then head to Broadway and open at Shubert theatre that will be announced on February 2, 2009, an official opening date is scheduled for later in the month. Get your Vanities tickets today!
Tonight: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The 45th season at the Hartford Stage officially kicks off tonight with Shakespeare’s classic production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Local residents in Hartford, Connecticut are likely thrilled to have the much heralded production in their own town and everyone will want to jump on their chance to get there own pair of tickets. The romantic comedy officially opens September 5 and continues through October 5.
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com A Midsummer’s Night Dream “follows four would-be lovers into an Athenian forest who soon find themselves caught up in the magical world of the Fairy Kingdom. With entangled subplots and mismatched couples, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. Be sure to get your very own pair of A Midsummer Night’s Dream tickets.
Large Cast in Toronto’s Sound of Music!
Broadway’s own Burke Moses is set to play Captain Von Trapp opposite the reality TV audition winner Elicia MacKenzie in the new Toronto production of The Sound of Music. There is a cast of 51 performers in the upcoming show and leading the cast in the role of Maria is newcomer MacKenzie, who is set to perform the role six times a week. There are many other great actors that will be appearing in the much loved musical that has been watched and enjoyed by many fans around the world.
The Sound of Music is still considered to be one of the most popular musicals of all time and the film starring Julie Andrews won the Best Picture Academy Award in 1965. The score for the musical includes “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “The Lonely Goatherd.” Don’t miss out on such a great show in Toronto and make sure to get your own pair of The Sound of Music tickets.
Ace Young Will Get “Greased” on Broadway
Ace Young, the former American Idol contestant will make his Broadway debut in the popular production of Grease. Ace Young is most known as a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol and he has also appeared in the sitcoms Half & Half and Bones. This will be a great opportunity for Ace Young to get his name out in the theater world, so make sure to catch him in his much-talked about debut!
Grease is described on playbill as, “After spending a hopelessly devoted summer with Sandy Dumbrowski, the new girl in town, Danny Zuko’s world is thrown upside down when Sandy appears at Rydell High on the first day of school. What follows is a rock ‘n’ roll celebration of grown’ up, cruisin’ with friends and goin’ steady.” Don’t miss out on a great, feel good show! Get your Grease tickets from Stubhub.com.
Vanities Will Arrive on Broadway in Winter 2009
Vanities, a New Musical, recently began its run at the La Jolla Playhouse in California on August 22 and is scheduled to arrive on Broadway in February of 2009. Previews will begin at the Shubert theater with an official start date slated for sometime later in the month. Vanities, a New Musical has a book by Jack Heifner and music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum. The show is a great story to see with some of your best girlfriends.
According to Playbill.com Vanities is billed as “a funny, sexy and pognant look at the journey of three All American girls as they mature from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to independent women. Spanning the turbulent ’60s through the late ’80s, Vanities celebrates the lives and loves of three best friends caught up in rapidly changing times.” Don’t miss out on a great production, get your Vanities, A New Musical tickets today!
Vanities Begins Run in California
Vanities, A New Musical is going to begin its run tonight at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. The musical will eventually wind find its way to the bright lights of Broadway, where it is expected to do exceptionally well. The musical started with a book by Jack Heifner and has since become popular in regional theaters. The performances will continue in Pasadena through September 28. The musical provides great music and includes many different memorable scenes.
According to Playbill.com, Vanities is billed as, “a funny sexy and poignant look at the journey of three All-American girls as they mature from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to independent women. Spanning the turbulent ’60s through the late ’80s, Vanities celebrates the lives and loves of three best friends caught up in rapidly changing times.” Don’t miss out on a great show that will likely keep you entertained throughout the entire production! Get your pair of Vanities, A New Musical tickets from Stubhub.com.