Pascal And Rapp Get Ready to Go on the Road!

If you are a huge fan of “Rent” you will want to catch two of the stars that started with the phenomenal musical as they embark on a 2009 national tour.  Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp are ready to reprise their original Broadway roles starting in January of next year as the production makes its way around the country.  Pascal and Rapp both originated the roles of Roger Davis and Mark Cohen at the New York Theater Workshop on Broadway and in London, and both re-created their roles for the 2005 movie version of the musical.  This year the well-loved musical will officially end its eleven year run at the Nederlander Theatre.  Producer Jeffrey Seller had this to say on Playbill.com, “Adam and Anthony didn’t just play Roger and Mark.  To millions of Rent fans the ARE Roger and Mark.  It’s a great time to offer fans all over America the unique chance to see them in their signature roles.”

Pascal has received Obie and Theatre World awards as well as a Tony nomination for Best Actor for his performance as Roger in the original cast of “Rent.”  Rapp has appeared in many different plays and musicals throughout his career and is noted for his book called “Without You: a Memoir of Love, Loss and the Musical Rent.”  He also speaks regularly at colleges and universities.  Tours of rent that have continued since 1996 have made millions at the box office, with fans eagerly lining up to see this modern classic tale of bohemian life and death while struggling with AIDS in a New York neighborhood.  If you want to catch a glimpse of this incredible story, be sure to get your pair of Rent tickets from Stubhub.com.

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

Come Spring There Will Be Some Changes

Well, I guess March 4 isn’t technically considered spring, but then again, the musical “Spring Awakening” doesn’t only play through the warm months when flowers are in bloom and the sun re-warms the planet after a bitterly cold winter.  However March 4 is the start of something: Kristine Nielsen will join the production in place of Kate Burton in the wildly popular Tony Award winning musical.  She will succeed Ms. Burton in the Adult Women roles-and she is known for her recent performances in Charles Busch’s “Die Mommy Die!”  Nielsen has also appeared in “Our Leading Lady,” “Betty’s Summer Vacation,” “Crazy Mary,” “Based on a Totally True Story,” Miss Witherspoon,” “Jackie,” “The Green Bird” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.”  With all of her past accomplishments, there is no doubt that Kristine Nielsen will make an excellent addition to the already popular cast of “Spring Awakening.”

“Spring Awakening” is based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind and it is recognized for winning eight 2007 Tony Awards, including one for “Best Musical.”   Some of the most popular songs that are featured in the production include: “All That’s Known,” “And Then There Were None,” “Blue Wind/Don’t Do Sadness” and “Left Behind,” among a plethora of others.  The cast album for the show also recently earned a Grammy Award for “Best Musical Show Album.”  There is no doubt that Nielsen will make a welcome addition and theater patrons are already excited about her upcoming entrance to the show.  If you want to see Nielsen and the entire cast perform on Broadway, be sure to get your pair of Spring Awakening tickets today!

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

Jersey Boys are Getting Comfortable in the Windy City

It appears that the Tony-Award winning musical will officially extend its run in Chicago after an initial limited run.  Jersey Boys has been extremely popular among the public with good reason.  The company features some very talented stage actors including: Drew Gehling, Michael Ingersoll and Jeremy Kushnier.  Producer Michael David commented his sentiments on the extension to Playbill.com by saying, “Oh behalf of Jersey Boys, its entire cast and crew-once potential carpet-baggers turned happy, new residents-I want to express our profound appreciation for the overwhelming welcome we have received here, and for the consequent happiness at being able to now truly plant ourselves in Chicago at the LaSalle Bank Theatre for a long time to come.”

The cold weather doesn’t seem to both the cast and crew, who are all too thrilled to make Chicago a more permanent home from now on.  The musical, according to press notes posted on Playbill.com is, “the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, a group of blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of tall time.  They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.”  If you are interested in their catchy music and would like to learn more about this incredible group of musicians, be sure to purchase your pair of Jersey Boys tickets soon!

Permalink - Posted in General on February 27, 2008 - Post a comment

Les Miz is Loaded With the Stars

This summer the stars will take to the stage of the Hollywood Bowl for special production of Les Miserables in concert.  Some of the names that you might recognize include: Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell and Emmy Award winner Rosie O’Donnell.  The well-known show will be directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, who has also staged concerts for Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and Betty Buckley.  The cast will include performers from both Broadway and from the West End in London.  Other cast members that have been announced include: Melora Hardin, who plays Jan Levison on television’s “The Office,” Spring Awakening’s Lea Michele and Aaron Lazar who played in the Les Miz revival.  The star-studded concert is expected to draw in crowds of fans who will not only want to get a sneak peak at some of television’s and theater’s greatest actors but also a rendition of one of theater’s most beloved and longest running performances.

Some of the tunes that people are looking forward to hearing are: “Bring Him Home,” “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” and “Master of the House.”  Les Miz was first presented at the Barbican Theatre in October 1985-and has been playing at a couple of different locations since then.  If you want to catch one of the most well-known musicals of all time, you might just want to see the much heralded rendition set for the Hollywood Bowl.  Don’t miss out on the show, be sure to purchase your pair of Les Miserables tickets as soon as possible.

Permalink - Posted in General on February 26, 2008 - Post a comment

Have a Little Joy With Natalie Joy Johnson!

Natalie Johnson, who currently stars in the musical “Legally Blonde” is set to debut her new club act at Therapy on February 25.  She is scheduled to take the stage at the popular Manhattan nightspot starting at 9PM, with encore performances scheduled for March 4 and March 13 at 11PM.  Her new show will feature renditions of Christina Aguilera’s “Nasy Naughtly Boy,” The Grass Harp’s “The Babylove Miracle Show” and Our Lady J’s “Pink Prada Purse,” among many other “insane medleys.”  It should be an interesting and perhaps a bit bizarre show that will leave audiences standing on their feet and clapping wildly for the popular Johnson.

Johnson is making her Broadway debut in “Legally Blonde” although she has appeared in many other performances including: “How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes” and “Bare: a Pop Opera.”  There is no cover charge or minimum entrance fee for Johnson’s upcoming concert, so you should make it a point to see her perform live.  You surely will not be disappointed with her exceptional talents.  Of course if you can’t make this particular show, be sure not to miss her in the wildly hilarious “Legally Blonde.”  Don’t waste another minute, get out and get on Broadway with your Legally Blonde tickets from Stubhub.com.

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

“Sunday in the Park with George” Plays On!

Get ready theater fans, that Sondheim classic, “Sunday in the Park with George” is back on-stage and you can rest assured that you are not going to want to miss out on this revival production. Being proudly presented by the Roundabout Theatre Company, “Sunday in the Park with George” is the same magical production, written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, that audiences have been falling in love with for years.

Playing at Studio 54, located at 254 54th Street with its official opening having taken place last night, February 21, 2008, this limited engagement has previews that began on January 25, 2008. You know you aren’t going to want to risk missing out on this amazing showcase of talent, and since this is a limited-engagement run  you know you’ll have to act fast to get tickets!

Make sure to visit Stubhub.com to get your hands on tickets as quickly as possible.

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

“The Who’s Tommy” Comes to Hollywood!

If you are a fan of that great musical, “The Who’s Tommy,” then you better scrape some money together quick to get yourself to Los Angeles, California come June of 2008. It has been announced by Flicker House Productions that a new production of this hit musical will be taking place at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, California.

That’s right friends, this musical, with music and lyrics by Pete Townsend as well as a book by Townsend and Des McAnuff, is coming back to life but only for two weeks so you had better make sure that you can act fast enough to get your hands on tickets to take in this hit show. Playing from June 18 through June 29, “The Who’s Tommy” will be over before you know it so you are going to want to make sure that you get your chance to see it!

Make sure you keep your eye out on Stubhub.com for tickets to go on sale for this great theatrical event.

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

The Fiddle Has Stopped

London’s “Fiddler on the Roof” has closed.  The final cast bow took place on February 16, to an appreciative and standing audience.  The production was a popular hit at its West End location, having recently garnered Olivier nominations for Best Musical Revival and Best Actor in a Musical.  The producers originally had planned on keeping the musical on the stage until April 26, but when lead star Henry Goodman’s contract finished on February, they had decided not to replace him.  Goodman was the actor who received the nominating nod for Best Actor in a Musical.  “Fiddler on the Roof” has been a much loved story over the years and the London production further proved its popularity among people of all generations.

“Fiddler on the Roof” is a story that is based on the story “Tevye and his Daughters.”  Tevye, who has five daughters, attempts to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives.  Things are further complicated by the actions of his three eldest daughters, all of whom pick husbands whom do not represent the traditions of the established customs of the Jewish religion.  Although it has ceased its run in London, there will definitely be more productions of this much loved musical!  Be sure to get your Fiddler on the Roof tickets today!

Permalink - Posted in General on February 20, 2008 - Post a comment

Emma Hutton Joins Spring Awakening!

The actress Emma Hutton is scheduled to join the well known and well loved musical cast of “Spring Awakening” and her first performance is tonight.  Hutton, who is only 16 years old is the youngest cast member of the show, but she has quite a list of impressive references.  She has previously appeared in the national tour of “Les Miserables,” co-starred in “Distracted” and appeared in the film “Happy Endings.”  Hutton is going to replace Lauren Pritchard in the role of Ilse.  Pritchard is leaving the production to work on a forthcoming album.  While Pritchard makes her exit, Hutton describes her enthusiasm for being part of the musical on Playbill.com, “I can’t wait to go on.  When I first heard the music, I knew I was listening to something special, so to be part of this is thrilling.”

This is also Hutton’s Broadway debut and it is an engaging musical to be a part of.  “Spring Awakening” is based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind.  It has won eight 2007 Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical.  Some of the songs that are featured in the musical are: “All That’s Known,” “And Then Then There Were None,” “Mamma Who Bore Me” and “The Song of Purple Summer,” among many others.  The cast of the show recently won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.  It’s obvious that the cast of this production is extremely talented and they are fortunate to have the added abilities of Emma Hutton!  Be sure not to miss this riveting play, you will not be disappointed.  Get your pair of Spring Awakening tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on February 19, 2008 - Post a comment

President’s Day Broadway Blog Spectacular!

Since today is President’s Day, the Broadway Blog is going to hit you with a spectacularly presidential blog. Here are the top five Broadway titles that remind us of Presidents Day.

TOP FIVE MOST PRESIDENTIAL CURRENT BROADWAY TITLES

5. Camelot – Reminds you of President Kennedy, huh?

4. Macbeth – “Out, out, damned spot!” Which president does that remind you of?

3. Is He Dead? – Lincoln, Kennedy, McKinley, Taylor, Harrison and FDR all died while in office.

2. November – The month of the presidential election

1. Lion King – King, President: same thing according to some administrations

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


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