Sebastian Arcelus Joins the Jersey Boys!

The new addition to the hit Broadway musical, Jersey Boys will begin his run with the Tony Awarding winning show on January 10 of next year.  Sebastian Arcelus will succeed the original cast member Daniel Reichard come the new year when he will take on the role of Bob Gaudio.  The newcomer will join many original cast members like Christian Hoff, J. Robert Spencer and Michael Longoria, who just recently joined the cast.

Some of Arcelus’ credits include: Wicked, Rent and Good Vibrations, all of which showed on Broadway.  Some other shows that he has appeared in, include: the national tours of Wicked, The Full Monty, A Rock Opera and Aida.  Jersey Boys features music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and a famous book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.  Thus far the production has gained four Tony Award wins, including one for Best Musical.  It is a huge hit among theatre going patrons, who have fallen in love with this exceptional musical story!  Be sure to go to Stubhub.com to get your pair of Jersey Boys tickets today!

Permalink - Posted in General on December 12, 2007 - Post a comment

Williams Brings Liveliness to Drowsy Broadway!

There is a new addition to the famed Broadway production of Drowsy Chaperone and she goes by the name of Cindy Williams.  You might know her, she is perhaps best known for her role of Shirley Feeney on the long-running ABC-TV sitcom “Laverne and Shirley.”  Tonight she will make her first bow on Broadway in the award winning musical.  Williams has been seen on stage in the national tours of Grease!, Death Trap and Moon Over Buffalo.  Some of the films she has worked on in the past include: “American Graffiti,” “Travels With My Aunt” and “The Conversation.”

According to press notes, The Drowsy Chaperone revolves around, “a modern day musical theatre addict known simply as ‘Man in Chair’ who drops the needle on his favorite cast album, the 1928 musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone.  The funny musical then jumps to life right in the middle of his living room.  The Drowsy Chaperone speaks to anyone who has ever been transported by the theatre.”  Be sure to visit Stubhub.com and get your Drowsy Chaperone tickets.

Permalink - Posted in General on December 11, 2007 - Post a comment

Yellow Face Will Officially Open on Broadway!

Tonight the world of Broadway plays and musicals welcomes yet another addition to this famous New York City district.  Patrons will be thrilled to enjoy the most recent work by Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang, called Yellow Face.  The production is a loosely-based autobiographical comedy and gives audiences a brief look into the roles that both race and ethnicity play throughout America, focusing especially on the famous Broadway production of Miss Saigon.

Hwang is most well-known throughout the theatre world for earning a Tony as well as a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for his Broadway debut with Madame Butterfly.  Some of his other most recognized Broadway credits include: Aida, Tarzan and the Flower Drum Song.  His work on the stage is loved and appreciated throughout the world and Broadway’s new addition, Yellow Face will no doubt be a hit with the theatre loving crowds.  If you are fan of the work from Hwang and find yourself searching for the next opportunity to go to the theatre, make sure you check out Stubhub.com and get your pair of Yellow Face tickets.

Permalink - Posted in General on December 10, 2007 - Post a comment

Things are Shaking up in Spring Awakening!

Blake Bashoff will soon make his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning hit musical Spring Awakening which is currently showing at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on Broadway.  Bashoff who has starred in the television series “Lost” as well as “One Tree Hill” will take on the role of the ill-fated Moritz on December 18.  John Gallagher, Jr. who earned a much deserved Tony Award for his role as the character will play his final performance as Moritz on December 16.

Spring Awakening is based on the 1891 expressionist play by Frank Wedekind and it has gone on to win an impressive eight Tony Awards, including one for best musical.  In 2008 Spring Awakening is set to launch a national tour that will begin in San Francisco.  The casting for this tour is expected to be announced shortly, so if you are a theatre fan, be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for any new developments.  Spring Awakening is a glimpse into our recent history as well as a time to remember the troublesome days of our teenage youth.  Be sure to get your pair of Spring Awakening tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on December 7, 2007 - Post a comment

How Well the Sea Fares

A brand new play will draw open its curtain tonight as The Seafarer sets sail on Broadway.  The production is by Irish playwright Conor McPherson, who also was responsible for the success of The Weir and Shining City.  McPherson will direct his play, which features the actors Ciaran Hinds, Conleth Hill, Sean Mahon, David Morse and Jim Norton.  Both Hill and Norton appeared in the U.K production and have crossed the Atlantic to help shine this spectacular show on the streets of Broadway.

According to press notes the play is “a chilling production about the sea, Ireland and the power of myth.”  It takes place on Christmas Eve and a man by the name of Sharky has come to Dublin to look after his aging brother who has most recently lost his eyesight.  A couple of old drinking friends are also holed up at the house on this dark night, looking to start a game of cards.  With the arrival of a spooky stranger from the past the stakes in the card game are raised and it turns out that Sharky himself may be playing for his own soul.  Don’t miss this chillingly gripping tale by getting your pair of The Seafarer tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on December 6, 2007 - Post a comment

Mary Poppins Set to Sail to Chicago!

The word is quite literally flying through the theatre districts that the Broadway musical, Mary Poppins will kick off a national tour in 2009 starting in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.  It seems that the entire original creative team will reunite for the upcoming tour.  The casting and additional tour dates will be announced later on, but news that this family-friendly production will be making its way around the country has excited the most dedicated theatre patrons.  In a recent press statement, producer Thomas Schumacher said, “We are overwhelmed by the outstanding success of Mary Poppins and the audience response to this timeless tale has been tremendous and we are so honored to have the opportunity to premiere the next steps of this phenomenal show in Chicago.

The musical itself first began previews at Broadways’ New Amsterdam Theatre in October 2006 and has been a continual success since its official opening that following November.  The stars of the show are Ashley Brown as Mary Poppins and Gavin Lee as Bert.  Don’t miss the chance to see this classic tale told live on stage, get your pair of Mary Poppins tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on December 5, 2007 - Post a comment

The Homecoming Comes Home to Broadway

The revival of Harold Pinter’s well known production, The Homecoming is set to begin previews tonight after a delay due to the stagehands strike.  The show will officially open on December 16 for fans to enjoy.  According to press notes, The Homecoming, “concerns the ultimate dysfunctional family presided over by its patriarch, Max, who can’t seem to keep tensions subdued when his oldest son arrives home with his new seductive bride.  It is a story of seduction and betrayal as everyone vies for the attention of the beautiful wife.”

The Homecoming made its Broadway debut in January 1967 at the Music Box Theatre.  The production went on to win four Tonys for: Best Play, Best Direction of a Play, Best Actor in a Play and Best Feature Actor in a Play.  It has since become a very popular story among theatre goers around the world who flock to see this production acted out on stages around the world.  This new “Homecoming” will be featured at the Cort Theatre which is located in Manhattan.  For more information and to buy your own pair of The Homecoming tickets visit Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on December 4, 2007 - Post a comment

It’s That Time of Year!

The lights of Broadway are lit up with colorful red and green hues and the musicals are getting just a little bit more festive as Christmas day draws nearer.  The McCarter Theatre Center is proud to announce the beginning of the tale of “A Christmas Carol.”  The curtain is expected to open on this timeless classic on December 7 and it will officially run through December 23.  James A. Stephens will play the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge and he is joined by other theatre stars like: Lisa Atomare, Barnaby Carpenter and Kevin Collins.

“A Christmas Carol” is according to press notes “a timeless holiday masterpiece of Ebenezer Scrooge and his magical journey into Christmas past, present and future.”  It is a great show for the whole family to watch and you will love the lessons learned and the magnificent set designs that will really get you into the holiday spirit.  Be sure to join the masses and get your own pair of “A Christmas Carol” tickets by going to Stubhub.com.  Don’t be a scrooge this year enjoy the magical experience of a live show, you will not be disappointed and you surely will have a newfound appreciation for the Christmas holidays!

Permalink - Posted in General on December 3, 2007 - Post a comment


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