Renee Goldsberry Joins Rent

The popular actress, Renee Elise Goldberry, who helped to create the role of Nettie in “The Color Purple” is scheduled to join the cast of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical Rent.  She will start her role with the company on June 16 and she will be the final actress to play Mimi.  Rent ends it’s award-winning run at the Nederlander Theater on September 7.  The New York Rent company currently features other actors like Will Chase, Adam Kantor and Michael McElroy among many other talented performers.

Rent is now the seventh longest running show in Broadway history, it opened its curtains on April 29, 1996.  This opening followed a sold out, extended limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s New York Theater Workshop.  The musical itself went on to win every major best musical award and it has maintained a popular following over the years.  Rent will make you laugh and cry and most importantly it will make you empathize with the plight of all of the characters featured in this heart-warming and heart-wrenching story.  Get your pair of Rent tickets as soon as you can!

Permalink - Posted in General on May 15, 2008 - Post a comment

Kate Rockwell Joins Legally Blonde!

The acclaimed actress Kate Rockwell is preparing to join the Broadway production of “Legally Blonde” on May 14.  She succeeds Haven Burton in the of Margot, who is one of Elle Woods’ best friends.  In the past Rockwell has appeared in the shows of “High School Musical” and “Phantom of the Opera.”  The talented Rockwell joins other cast members that include: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle and Richard H. Blake.  This is a great opportunity for Rockwell and she will likely add a special sparkle to this already amazing play.

“Legally Blonde” is one of those productions that will make you laugh and you will probably have no issue with seeing the show several times.  The show follows the blonde Elle Woods as she follows her boyfriend to Harvard.  Wood seems to stand out among the other more well informed students who score high marks on tests and are not always clad in all pink outfits.  Be sure not to miss this hilarious musical, see Kate Rockwell live and get your own pair of Legally Blonde tickets.

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

In the Heights Headed For Tonys

The new Broadway musical that has captured the hearts and minds of theater fans around the nation and the world has received 13 Tony nods, quite an impressive number especially for a brand new musical.  “In the Heights” is a colorful musical filled with exciting and energetic songs and it has received praise from both fans and critics alike since its opening on Broadway.  The play boasts many different talented actors and a composer that helped to bring the story to life with his ingenious lyrics and beautifully choreographed dances to great music.

In the Heights  is a vibrant musical that covers the span of three days in the life of people living in the Washington Heights district of New York City.  The community in this area of town is predominantly Latino and shows an extremely tight knit community living amongst each other.  If you want to be treated to an amazing show, that surely will get you up and out of your chair and singing along be sure to purchase your very own pair of In the Heights tickets.

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

South Pacific Shows That it Can Win!

The production of South Pacific has shown that it can win big time at the 58th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards.  The winners were announced today, with many different shows walking away with impressive honors, including Young Frankenstein, Xanadu, Adding Machine and The Homecoming.  South Pacific though took the big spotlight, winning four awards, which the most of any show of the season.  It also took the much heralded prize for Outstanding Revival of a Musical.

South Pacific is a musical that features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan.  It is thought of by many theater fans to be on the greatest musicals in history and features such songs as “Bali Ha’i,” “Some Enchanted Evening, “Younger than Springtime” and “A Wonderful Guy.”  The story is set on a South Pacific island during World War II and features a wide variety of characters immersed in not only in war, but also with strong emotions of love and dedication.  Be sure not to miss out on this award-winning production, get your South Pacific tickets today!

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

Nathan Lane Wraps Up His Time With November

For those who want to see the prominent actor Nathan Lane in the hit show “November” you will have to get tickets soon because Lane is planning his last performance for July 13.  According to Playbill.com, a spokesperson from the production has confirmed his end date at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.  Nathan Lane portrays a U.S. President and the current cast also includes the extraordinary actors, Laurie Metcalf and Dylan Baker.

According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, November is “set just days before a major presidential election.  It involves civil marriages, gambling casinos, lesbians, American Indians, presidential libraries, questionable pardons and campaign contributions.”  This is a great show that certainly seems to relate to events that are currently taking place in the United States, with the U.S. presidential election that is occurring this year.  Be sure to get your own pair of November tickets to see this truly engaging production!

Permalink - Posted in General on May 9, 2008 - Post a comment

Little Shop of Horrors Announces New Cast!

Some new casting has been announced for the production of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s “Little Shop of Horrors.”  The play is scheduled to begin previews on June 4 and it has an official opening on June 8.  The cast is going to features some very talented actors that include: Jared Gertner, Darin DePaul, Badia Farha and Stacey Harris among many others.  The original production of “Little Shop of Horrors” first opened at the old WPA Theatre in Chelsea.  The musical has gained significant popularity over the years and is known for some very popular tunes like: “Suddenly Seymour,” “Downtown” and “Somewhere That’s Green.”

According to press notes posted on Playbill.com a short description of the musical is as follows: “Seymour is just a down-and-out clerk in a downtown flower shop, but things start to look up when he discovers an unusual plant…with an even more unusual appetite.”  If you want to see a truly unique and a bit bizarre show, be sure to get a hold of your own pair of Little Shop of Horrors tickets.

Permalink - Posted in General on May 8, 2008 - Post a comment

The Top Gals!

Broadway welcomes another phenomenal show tonight, Caryl Churchill’s “Top Girls,” which is a very popular production and initially started previews on April 15.  There are many talented actors and actresses in this production, which include: Elizabeth Marvel, Marisa Tomei, Mary Catherine Garrison and Martha Plimpton.  These performers have joined together on the stage to create a captivating show that will most likely draw in many theater patrons during the time on Broadway.

Playbill.com bills this production as “a bold and ingenious work from the singularly talented author of ‘Far and Way’ and ‘Cloud Nine’ and it offers one of the theater’s most honest portraits of what it means to be a woman in the modern world.”  The three act play is set within a London restaurant, a backyard and a kitchen.  Make sure to tell all of your friends and family members about this excellent production and don’t delay in getting your own pair of the Top Girls tickets.

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

Oh Here Come The Glory Days!

A new musical is taking the stage on Broadway tonight.  Glory Days is expected to do exceptionally well among theater patrons, especially among the younger generation of theater goers.  Glory Days makes its start tonight at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre.  Previews for the musical started on April 22 to praise from both fans and critics alike.  The writers of the show, Nick Blaemire, who is just 23 years old and James Gardiner, at only 24, are hoping that they can connect with a large audience with their intimate, 90 minute pop flavored musical about four high school buddies who re-unite one year after high school graduation to find that they no longer sing the same songs.

According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, Glory Days is “the story of four best friends who reunite a year after high school graduation, only to find how much they have grown apart.  As they attempt to understand each other’s differences, they soon realize that nothing can compare to the glory days of high school when life was simpler.  Set to a vibrant score, Glory Days is a witty, unflinching look at four guys who refuse to be defined by generational stereotypes as they struggle to find their place in the world.”  Get your pair of Glory Days tickets!

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

Petkoff Joins Spamalot!

A new cast member is preparing to join the cast of Spamalot on Broadway tomorrow night.  Robert Petkoff will join the Spamalot at the Shubert Theatre when he steps into the roles of Sir Robin, Guard 1 and Brother Maynard.  Petkoff succeeds the highly successful former American Idol contestant Clay Aiken, who reportedly played his final performance on May 4.  Robert Petkoff is remembered for his performances in Fiddler on the Roof and Epic Proportions, both of which were productions that were featured on Broadway.

Spamalot, according to press notes posted on Playbill.com, “tells the tale of King Arthur and 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 and took home high honors for direction and for one of its prominent stars.  Don’t miss out on this well received production, get your own pair of Spamalot tickets today!

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

Cast of Gypsy Heads to Recording Studio!

Several members of the Gypsy cast on Broadway will head to the recording studio to record a much awaited for CD that will boast songs from the original Broadway production of Gypsy.  Some of the songs included on the album will be: “Three Wishes for Christmas,” Momma’s Talking Soft,” “This is Mother’s Day,” and “Who Needs Him?” among many others.  Some members of the Broadway company include: Patti LuPone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benati and many others who all form together to create one extremely exceptional cast.

This CD is going to be a big seller among all fans of the much heralded production and there are many people who will be lining up outside the door to get their hands on this album.  All of the performers in Gypsy are well known and they are respected in the acting community.  You will be thrilled to hear their exceptional voices on the CD, singing some of the great tunes from one of Broadway’s most popular plays.  Tell all of your friends and family members and get your own pair of Gypsy tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on May 2, 2008 - Post a comment


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