Little Mermaid Stars Swim Up From the Ocean

Two stars from the hit musical, The Little Mermaid, will reportedly make their Town Hall debuts with “The Broadway Musicals of 1954.”  Both Sierra Boggess and Sean Palmer will be present at the production. The event will take place on April 7 and will feature a sort of musical snapshot of 1954 with songs and dances from many different productions, including: “The Pajama Game,” Peter Pan,” “The Boyfriend,” “Fanny,” “The Golden Apple,” “House of Flowers” and many more.  The show is set to be directed by Scott Coulter with musical direction by Ross Patterson.  There will also be many other stars from Broadway productions, those stars include: Emily Skinner from “The Full Monty,” Cheyenne Jackson from “Xanadu,” and Noah Racey from “Curtains.”

The year 1954 was very important on Broadway because it definitively marked the debut of the composing team of Adler and Ross and their “Pajama Game.”  This also happened to be the year that Julie Andrews made her famous Broadway debut in “The Boy Friend,” and Mary Martin made flying history with the hit show, “Peter Pan.”  Be sure that you catch Boggess and Palmer in this special show and be sure to get your own pair of The Little Mermaid tickets as soon as possible.

Permalink - Posted in General on March 17, 2008 - Post a comment

Taking Broadway to New Heights

“In the Heights” has taken audiences to new levels and has captured their hearts with all of the singing and the dancing.  It is also a story that evokes laughter and tears.  It is truly a musical that will last a lifetime and will encourage people to keep on coming back to hear the story relayed time and time again.  “In the Heights” just recently premiered on Broadway and opened to wide appreciation from theater patrons from across the globe, who flocked to Broadway to see this magical show.  All of the cast members were at their very best and received a standing ovation after their performance.

“In the Heights” has breathed new life into the pulsing heart of Broadway.  According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, In the Heights is based on “the tale of life on the northern tip of Manhattan, called Washington Heights, which is a Latino neighborhood.  The show itself fittingly pulsates with south-of-the-border rhythms.”  Be sure not to miss this dynamic show next time you are in New York City.  Be sure to get your pair of In the Heights tickets as soon as possible.

Permalink - Posted in General on March 14, 2008 - Post a comment

Catered Affair Meet and Greet

The cast and crew of the hit production, “A Catered Affair,” enjoyed a “Meet and Greet” that was featured at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City on March 10.  For those who might be extremely out of the loop in the Broadway world, “A Catered Affair” is the relatively new musical with a book by the four time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.  The meet and greet provided fans and cast members to really become acquainted and the whole “affair” was caught in photographs that can be enjoyed on Broadwayworld.com.  The cast of this great show includes: Faith Prince, Tom Wopat, Harvey Fierstein, Leslie Kritzer and Matt Cavenaugh.

According to press notes posted on Broadwayworld.com, A Catered Affair “asks the question that inevitably faces every mother and daughter: Whose wedding is it anyway?  One family’s dilemma is now a funny, poignant and oh, so human show of love and disaffection.  Set in the Bronx of 1953, this musical reveals a couple strained to their limits as they plan their only daughter’s wedding.  Harvey Feirstein’s book and John Bucchino’s score explore both our need for love and the true meaning of family.”  This show is not only for current or future brides, but for everyone who enjoys a good laugh.  Be sure to get your pair of A Catered Affair tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on March 13, 2008 - Post a comment

K-Fed Gets Mixed Up With Another Blonde?

Okay so the word on the street, or rather the word in US Magazine is saying that Kevin Federline perhaps will be making his Broadway debut in none other than the Tony-nominated musical, “Legally Blonde.”  Now if that is not a reason to get to Broadway, I certainly don’t know what is.  Federline, who most famously married Britney Spears and had two children with her, only to get divorced and continue in an ongoing custody nightmare, one in which Brit landed herself in the psychiatric ward on numerous occasions, seems an unlikely Broadway star, but then again it seemed unlikely that he would be the responsible parent.

Nothing is official yet, although a “source” to US Magazine did say, “that he is very excited and plans to bring his kids, Sean and Jayden, to New York City with him.”  Legally Blonde has been nominated for seven Tony Awards and it opened on April 29 of last year.  It is based on the movie starring Reese Witherspoon and has become a worldwide success with theater patrons.  Be sure not to miss out on the amazing show, who knows you might even get to see Kevin Federline!  Get your Legally Blonde tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on March 12, 2008 - Post a comment

Step Back in Time With Cast Members of Rent

Do you really miss the days of shoulder pads, leggings and bright neon colors?  If you do, you most definitely have a warped sense of fashion, but it also means that you are nostalgic for the days of the 1980s, filled with such fashion nightmares, like those mentioned above.  But then the eighties had more to offer than pantsuits and jellies.  The eighties, for all of its flaws had some pretty decent music.  Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Cure, ABBA, Bon Jovi, The Cars, Duran, Duran, Peter Gabriel and my personal favorite: Billy Idol (of course that might have more to do with his hair).  Nevertheless, the cast members of rent are reintroducing us to this fabulous sounds that will seriously rock your world.

Cast members will head to the cutting room where they will perform their favorite ballads from the 1980s while they are decked out in eighties attire, which will of course be entertaining no matter how repulsed you are by bright pink colored shirts and skin tight leggings.  Some of the actors that will be making an appearance include: Telly Leung, Karmine Alers, Yassmin Alers, Matt Caplan and Crystal Monee Hall.  Be sure to check out the various talents on the stage and don’t forget to get your pair of Rent tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on March 11, 2008 - Post a comment

Broadway Welcomes In the Heights

Finally another fantastic show has hit the stage, much to delighted fans.  “In the Heights” officially opened last night at the Richard Rodgers Theater.  Fans had been very excited about the opening of this acclaimed musical and it will no doubt have a long run on Broadway.  The show boasts music and lyrics by Lin Manuel Miranda, a book by Alegria Hudes and it is directed by Thomas Kail.  According to press notes posted on Broadwayworld.com, “In the Heights is the quintessential New York musical about a vibrant and tight-knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan.  The music pulses with the hopes and dreams of three generations as they struggle to forge an identity in a neighborhood on the brink of transition.”

There are some fantastic photos of the musical as it takes place on stage and you can see by the choice of colors and the actors’ enthusiasm that this show will leave you wanting to get out of your seat to sing and dance along to all of the phenomenal beats that take place up on the stage.  Make sure that you don’t miss out on this musical that will leave your heart pumping.  Get your own pair of In the Heights tickets as soon as possible!

Permalink - Posted in General on March 10, 2008 - Post a comment

John Mahoney Will Star in The Seafarer

The tide is washing up someone new onshore and this time it is the great John Mahoney who will join the celebrated cast of characters on Broadway’s beloved show called “The Seafarer.”  The production has been a hit on Broadway and fans continuously flock to the theater to get a glimpse of this incredible story.  Now they have an even better reason to make sure that they get tickets to this show because one of television’s favorite dads will be making a special appearance.  That’s right, Marty Crane from T.V.’s Frasier will make a trip to Broadway to star in this fascinating show.  Of course, keep in mind that tickets will not last long, so make sure to act quickly!

According to press notes, The Seafarer, which takes place in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre  takes place on “Christmas Eve in Dublin.  In the rundown house where Sharky cares for his blind brother, old acquaintances gather for a card game-joined by an ominous stranger.  As the booze flows and the game intensifies, Sharky discovers he is playing for his soul.”  This is a show that will truly get your heart pumping and you will love to share in this seafaring adventure with friends, so let everyone know about this upcoming engagement starring John Mahoney and get your pair of The Seafarer tickets today!

Permalink - Posted in General on March 7, 2008 - Post a comment

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof Begins Tonight!

Fans have eagerly been awaiting for the curtain to open tonight on the All African-American production of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning play titled “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”  But tonight is the big night, so fans will not have to wait much longer to see this amazing cast act out this incredible story.  Some of the actors in this production include: Terrence Howard from the films “Hustle and Flow” and “Crash;” Tony and Drama Desk Award winner and previous “Huxtable” wife Phylicia Rashad; Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose from the film “Dreamgirls” and Broadway’s “Caroline or Change” and James Earl Jones, the winner of two Tony Awards, four Emmys, a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award and the National Medal of Arts.

According to press notes posted on Broadwayworld.com, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is described as “hypocrisy, greed and secret passions threaten to tear apart a wealthy but dysfunctional Mississippi family in Tennessee Williams’ stunning American Masterpiece.  The production portrays the larger than life characters of Maggie ‘the Cat,’ her alcoholic husband, Brick and the domineering family patriarch, Big Daddy.”  If you want to follow all of the action at the theater, be sure to get your pair of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof tickets today!

Permalink - Posted in General on March 6, 2008 - Post a comment

Everybody is Waiting For Cry Baby!

Recently the cast of the upcoming musical “Cry-Baby” held a press preview performance.  The event took place last night and it was a huge success.  The popular show is scheduled to begin previews on March 15 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre.  Fans are waiting excitedly to hear the wonderful music and to see the great performers that will truly knock your socks off with their amazing talents onstage.  “Cry Baby” features songs by David Javerbaum, who is the Emmy-winning executive producer and former head writer of The Daily Show.”  He is joined by Adam Schlesinger, who was Grammy-nominated for his work with the band Fountains of Wayne.  He was also Oscar-nominated for the song called “That Thing You Do.”

According to press notes, Cry Baby takes place in “Baltimore in 1954.  Everyone like Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade “Cry-Baby” Walker is the coolest boy in town.  He’s a bad boy with a good cause-truth, justice and the pursuit of rock ‘n’ roll.  Wayward youth, juvenile delinquents, sexual repression, cool music, dirty lyrics, bizarre rejects…Finally the 50’s come back!”  Slip back in time while you watch this amazing show, get your Cry Baby tickets today from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on March 5, 2008 - Post a comment

Macbeth Heads to Broadway

April 8 is the official date for the popular production, Macbeth to take up residence at the Lyceum Theatre in the world’s most famous theatre district.  This move follows a widely acclaimed engagement in the West End and its current BAM run which is currently scheduled to run through March 22.  The limited engagement on Broadway is set to run through May 24.  Macbeth, according to press notes is set in a “subterranean kitchen that serves as a military hospital in a timeless and nameless country.”  The West End engagement recently was awarded with five Olivier Award nominations, including those for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Revival.  Some of the actors that are featured in Shakespeare’s bloody drama are: Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood, Paul Shelley and Scott Handy, among many others.

The show’s leading man, Patrick Stewart is well regarded for his many stage roles that include: “A Christmas Carol,” “The Ride Down Mt. Morgan” and “The Tempest.”  He is also a very well known screen actor who has appeared in both television shows and in movies.  Perhaps his most well known role to date was the Captain Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek.”  He is also remembered for his role in the “X-Men” movies.  It is truly a fantastic opportunity to see Stewart in the title role in one of Shakespeare’s most well known stories.  Make sure that you are an audience member when this show hits the Broadway theater!  Get your Macbeth tickets today!

Permalink - Posted in General on March 4, 2008 - Post a comment


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