Hollywood Bowl Welcomes Les Miserables

The epic story of Les Miserables will make the journey to Los Angeles this summer appearing at the famous Hollywood Bowl.  The scheduled dates all take place in August, in the evening.  According to a press release by the Hollywood Bowl, “An all-star cast and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will bring you this sweeping story of love, passion and redemption.”  Les Miserables is based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo.  It was first presented by Cameron Mackintosh and The Royal Shakespeare Company at the Barbican Theatre in October of 1985.  The musical has won eight 1987 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

In addition the Bowl is expecting other great acts this summer including: Julie Andrews: The Gift of Music; which will include songs from The Sound of Music, The King &I and Cinderella.  There will also be an interactive musical evening called Sing-a-Long Sound of Music which will take place on September 19.  It will certainly be a packed summer in the Los Angeles area with plenty of exciting plays filled with music, laughter and tears.  Be sure to tell all of your friends and family members and in the meantime get your Les Miserables tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 31, 2008 - Post a comment

The Seafarer Sails Out to Sea

The Seafarer will make its final appearance at Broadway’s Booth Theatre on March 30, as announced on Playbill.com.  The Seafarer will have played 19 previews and 133 regular performances.  It has been a big hit with fans and has a talented and an engaging cast who helps bring to life Irish playwright Conor McPherson’s supernatural-steeped play.  Currently the Broadway company features Ciaran Hinds, Conleth Hill, Sean Mahon, David Morse and Jim Norton.  It is directed by McPherson himself.

According to press notes posted on Playbill.com the play is a “chilling account about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth.  It takes place on Christmas Eve and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother who’s recently gone blind.  Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards.  But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever hight.  In fact, Sharky might be playing for his very soul.”  This play will certainly leave chills down your spine, so if you want to be spooked, make sure to get The Seafarer tickets as soon as possible before it disappears from the lights of Broadway.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 30, 2008 - Post a comment

Critics’ Circle Awards

The announcements are officially in.  The winners in this year’s Critics’ Circle Awards include the London production of Hairspray and Rupert Goold’s production of Macbeth.  Both shows deserve the well-earned honor and the announcement certainly came as no surprise to theatre patrons around the world.  “Macbeth” officially arrives at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on February 12.  The ceremony was hosted by renowned critic Charles Spencer.  The awards are specially chosen by members of the Critics’ Circle’s Drama Section.  They are exclusive honors and most likely are welcomed by the producers and the cast members of both outstanding productions.

Hairspray is a musical that takes place in Baltimore, Maryland and focuses on plump teenager Tracy Turblad’s dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show.  She instantly becomes a celebrity overnight after the episode is aired.  The musical is viewed as a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s.  Macbeth is among the best known of William Shakespeare’s plays and it also happens to be his shortest and bloodiest tragedy.  The plot draws loosely on the historical account of King Macbeth of Scotland.  Be sure to get your pair of Hairspray tickets and Macbeth tickets as soon as possible.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 29, 2008 - Post a comment

Splashing in Tears

Carly Jibson, who will soon be seen in the new Broadway musical called “Cry Baby” will be performing solo at the Splash Bar tonight.  She is scheduled to perform a full set of theatre tunes following the weekly “Musical Monday” video presentations of Broadway performances.  Gibson is remembered for her Broadway debut in Hairspray as lead character Tracy Turnblad.  She played the role on the road during the first national touring company for nearly a year and generated a wide following of fans during this time.  Her return to Broadway is much anticipated among theatre patrons and previews for Cry-Baby will start March 15.

If you want to see a truly fabulous show presented by an exceptionally gifted actress, be sure to see her live onstage tonight at the Splash Bar.  Keep in mind that she will also dazzle you in the upcoming musical, Cry-Baby.  Cry-Baby is based on the 1990 John Waters movie which is a parody of teen musicals such as Grease, Elvis Presley movies and of 1950s ‘juvenile delinquent’ movies.  It is a great show that should keep you laughing and entertained throughout its entirety.  Be sure to get your Cry-Baby tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 28, 2008 - Post a comment

Spring Awakening Girls Awaken For Broadway Backwards

Six lucky ladies from the cast of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening have joined other artists, all of whom have banded together to take part in Broadway Backwards III.  The flip-flopped singing show is scheduled for February 4 at the American Airlines Theatre.  The Broadway Backwards concert features male singers performing songs that are traditionally sung by women and women singing tunes that are written for men.  The event will be hosted by “The Ritz’s” Seth Rudetsky.  The newcomers from Spring Awakening are: Lilli Cooper, Lea Michele, Eryn Murman, Phoebe Strole, Jenna Ushkowitz and Remy Zaken.  They are scheduled to perform a song from Spring Awakening that honors the evening’s gender-bending concept.

Broadway Backwards is a benefit for New York’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.  The event’s creator Robert Bartley will direct the benefit with the help of Mark Janas for musical direction.  A party will take place after the show wraps up.  Broadway Backwards III is bound to provide some uplifting entertainment for the evening and it is a show that you won’t want to miss!  Be sure to get your Spring Awakening tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 25, 2008 - Post a comment

Color Purple Closes Curtains

The Broadway musical titled “The Color Purple” will play its final performance on February 24 at the Broadway Theatre.  Lead producer Scott Sanders had some poignant parting words describing his feelings on the production and the impact that it had on audiences.  He was quoted on Playbill.com as saying, “I am extremely proud of this new musical we have brought to life, its creative success and the way in which we have been able to expand the Broadway audience in a culturally significant way.”  The production will have played 30 previews and 910 regular performances when it officially closes at the end of next month.

Although Broadway’s show will shut its doors on the production a national tour will continue through 2009.  Stars of the national tour include: Jeannette Bayardelle as Celie and Tony nominee Felicia P. Fields as Sofia.  In addition former member of Destiny’s Child, Michelle Williams plays soul-singer Shug Avery and “American Idol’s” LaToya London portrays Nettie.  If you want to see the lights of Broadway shine on this popular play be sure to purchase your pair of The Color Purple tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 24, 2008 - Post a comment

Miriam Margolyes Gets Wicked

Tonight is the night that stage actress Miriam Margolyes re-creates her performance for New York audiences when she joins the Wicked cast on Broadway.  Margolyes received a Theatergoers’ Choice Award for her work in the West End “Wicked.”  She will assume the role of Madame Morrible.  She is a BAFTA Award winner for her notable work in “The Age of Innocence.”  She is also known for her performance as Professor Sprout in the “Harry Potter” films.  Some of her other stage credits include: “The Killing of Sister George,” “She Stoops to Conquer,” “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Dickens’ Women.”

The play is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel and is noted for turning every Oz myth inside out.  According to press notes posted on Playbill.com Wicked “explores the early life of the witches of Oz: Glinda and Elphaba.  The two characters meet at Shiz where both plan to take up sorcery.  Glinda is very popular and Elphaba suffers from a skin condition which turned her skin green.  Their life paths continue to intersect through a shared love, entry into the Emerald City and interaction with the Wizard himself.”  If you want to see a show that will truly leave you dazzled, be sure to purchase your pair of Wicked tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 23, 2008 - Post a comment

Little Shop of Horrors In San Jose

The hit production of The Little Shop of Horrors begins tonight with actors Hal Linden, Christiane Noll an Josh Lamon.  Linden, who is a Tony Award winner is known for his Emmy-winning work on television’s “Barney Miller.”  In this production Linden portrays flower shop owner Mr. Mushnik while Noll, who hails from both Frankenstein and Jekyll & Hyde plays Audrey and Lamon from the show Wicked takes on the role as Seymor.
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com Little Shop of Horrors is “based on the 1960 cult movie of the same name.  The plot concerns an inadequate young florist’s assistant who cultivates a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.” The Little Shop of Horrors is scheduled to run through February 3, so there is plenty of time to purchase tickets.  It will certainly be a bone chilling show about the unusual goings on in a flower shop-perhaps the most unlikely place for a horrific deeds.  Be sure to purchase your pair of Little Shop of Horror tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 22, 2008 - Post a comment

In the Heights Star Hosts Benefit

Priscilla Lopez, star of the hit musical “In the Heights” will be hosting a benefit for the A-T Children’s Project on January 21.  The event is called A Very Special Evening and will be held at the Clark Studio Theatre at the Samuel B. and David Rose building at Lincoln Center.  The A-T Children’s Project supports scientific research that is aimed at finding a cure and improving the lives of all children with ataxia telangiectasia.  The disease is a fatal genetic ailment that affects a variety of body systems and children rarely survive beyond their teens.

Priscilla Lopez, who is strongly dedicated to the cause is adored among Broadway fans, won a Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony Award for her performance in “A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine” and was also nominated for her work in the original cast of “A Chorus Line.”  The acclaimed actress is known for hosting every benefit for the A-T Children’s Project since its conception in 1994.  Be sure to support her charitable cause and also don’t miss her onstage!  Get your pair of In the Heights tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 21, 2008 - Post a comment

Aiken Joins Spamalot

American Idol finalist Clay Aiken will have to impress a few more people other than Simon Cowell starting tonight.  Aiken makes his Broadway debut this evening in the hit production of Monty Python’s Spamalot.  He will assume the roles of Sir Robin, Guard and Brother Maynard, all characters that were originated on Broadway by Tony winner David Hyde Pierce.  Aiken is scheduled to continue with the role through May 4.  Also joining the Spamalot cast are Hannah Waddingham and Christopher Sieber who is returning to his original roles as Sir Galahad/The Black Knight/Price Herbert’s Father.

Spamalot is a musical that tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table on their quest from God for the Holy Grail with a short stop in the dazzling Spam-filled land of Camelot.  Spamalot earned the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, it recently celebrated its 1,000th performance on August 9, 2007.  Aiken’s appearance in the show will no doubt bring fans to the Broadway Theatre in order to hear his magnificent voice.  Don’t miss this hilarious musical that will leave you laughing for days afterwards, get your Spamalot tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on January 18, 2008 - Post a comment


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