A Wrap Up of the Tony Awards

There were many winners at the Tony Awards on June 15 and some of the biggest winners were August: Osage County, South Pacific, Boeing-Boeing and In the Heights.  South Pacific emerged the show with the most awards, carting away seven Tonys by the end of the night.  In the Heights took four awards and was somewhat of a surprise because of its new sound that it has brought to Broadway, including the beats of Caribbean-influenced music, hip hop and rap.  The show is viewed as a feel good musical about 21st centruy Latino immigrants who are struggling to succeed in their colorful neighborhood at the top of Manhattan.

In the Heights won Best Musical, overcoming Cry-Baby, Passing Strange and Xanadu.  South Pacific took the Tonys for Best Performance By a Leading Actor in a Musical by Paulo Szot and Best Revival of a Musical, among others.  Both of these shows are well worth watching so make sure to get your very own pair of South Pacific tickets and your own pair of In the Heights tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on June 16, 2008 - Post a comment

Tonys Given Out on Sunday

The entire Broadway community is on pins and needles looking forward to Sunday’s 2008 Tony Awards.  Award show veteran Whoopi Goldberg will be hosting the show as the Radio City Music Hall in New York City and will be broadcast from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on CBS.  Other awards shows’ ratings have dropped in recent years, but the Tony Awards show has been gaining viewers.  Viewers will be treated with an encore performance of the original cast of Rent as well as music from The Lion King and scenes performed life from other productions.  Salsa hit In the Heights leads the nominations with 13, but others are hoping for spots as well.

The Tonys are arguably the biggest awards in theater, making the show a can’t miss.  Many major hits like Wicked, A Chorus Line, and Monty Python’s Spamalot have won awards in the past, speaking to the company winners will join. The only way to truly appreciate the awards given out is to get your hands on theater tickets to some of the most popular and newest shows.  Then you can decide for yourself if the show deserves recognition or not.  Get your theater tickets to a variety of shows at StubHub.com.

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

Spring Awakening to Embark on National Tour

The popular show Spring Awakening will soon be featured in towns and cities across the country, much to the excitement of fans all over.  The Tony Award winning musical will appear at San Diego’s Balboa Theater on August 15 through the 31 before it heads to San Francisco for its official tour launch.  Some other engagements for the new tour include runs in Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia and St. Louis.  Casting for the tour will be announced soon and theater patrons eagerly await to see who will be stepping into the title roles.

Some of the most popular songs from the musical include: “All That’s Known,” “And Then There Were None,” “My Junk,” “Touch Me,” “Whispering” and “The Mirror-Blue Night.”  Spring Awakening’s cast album recently earned a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.  The hit musical made its world premiere Off-Broadway at the Atlantic Theater Company in June 2006.  If you are a fan of watching theatrical performances, be sure to get your own pair of Spring Awakening tickets.

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

Shrek World Premiere!

The world premiere of the hit musical Shrek is nearing at tickets to the show are going to go on sale on June 13.  The show is scheduled to take place at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater.  Good news for all fans who are the first 100 people at the theater’s box office will be the lucky recipients of a set of Shrek ears.  The ensemble cast is full of talented actors and actresses including Brian d’Arcy James, Chester Gregory and John Tartaglia.

Shrek, according to press notes posted on Playbill.com “is an entirely new musical based on the story and characters from William Steig’s book ‘Shrek!’ as well as the Dreamworkds Animation film.”  Josh Prince is set to choreograph the production, which will feature musical direction by Tim Weil, with set and costume design by Tim Hatley.  This is a show that you can take the entire family to, so make sure to get your very own pair of Shrek the Musical tickets as soon as possible.

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

Lion King to Perform on Today Show!

The cast of the hit production The Lion King is slated to perform on NBC’s Today Show on June 12.  The performance will celebrate the long running musical’s tenth anniversary.  The Lion King will open the 2008 Tony Awards telecast with the hit song “Circle of Life.”  The Lion King is a popular musical and has been seen by millions of people worldwide since its opening on November 12, 1997.  The show has in fact won over 30 major awards since it first appeared on the stage.  Some of the awards include six Tony Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards and six Outer Critics Awards, among others.

The Lion King is currently showing at the Minskoff Theater on Broadway and attracts plenty of fans every night.  The Lion King is a musical that you can bring your whole family to enjoy.  It is an endearing tale that was first seen as the Disney movie and was an instant success.  This is not a production that you should overlook.  Make sure that you check out the Today Show and also get your own pair of Lion King tickets from Stubhub.com.

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

November Ends in July!

The popular comedy by David Mamet is scheduled to come to a close before fall even begins.  November comes to a close in July, so you will want to scramble to get tickets before they all sell out. November is by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet and it succeeded in creating waves throughout the theater world as it has received high praise and acclaim throughout the course of its run on Broadway.  It officially made its world premiere on January 17 at the Barrymore following a successful run of previews that first began on December 20, 2007.

The production also received one 2008 Tony nomination for the actress Laurie Metcalf.  According to notes posted on Playbill.com, “Set just days before a major presidential election, November involves civil marriages, gambling casinos, lesbians, American Indians, presidential libraries, questionable pardons and campaign contributions.  Make sure to act now and get your very own pair of desirable November tickets before the show closes for good!

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

Chatting it Up with Loretta Ables Sayre

Loretta Ables Sayre is the well known character of Bloody Mary in the Broadway smash hit musical, South Pacific, which has been making waves at the theater for decades now.  Her entrance into this much heralded production is officially her Broadway debut at the Lincoln Center Theater.  Sayre, originally from Hawaii was a well known presence on the concert and the cabaret stage and she has developed thousands of dedicated fans around the world, who are quite often blown away by her incredible abilities on the stage.

Because of her talents and her abilities to sing, dance and act she received a Tony nomination and a Theater World Award for her incredible performance in South Pacific.  Sayre’s ability to really step into the shoes of her characters is a testament to just how seriously she takes these roles and how these roles help define the story of the play.  Whether or not you are fan of theater you will likely find much praise for Loretta Ables Sayre.  See her live on the stage with your own pair of South Pacific tickets.

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

Phantom Gets a New Christine!

A new Christine joins The Phantom of the Opera tonight.  Her name is Marni Raab and she has appeared in the Broadway production of the play and also in a world tour where she stepped into the same role.  She takes over the role from Sara Jean Ford and many of her dedicated fans are looking forward to seeing her on the stage.  Some of the upcoming tour dates for Phantom include: Tulsa, Oklahoma, San Diego, California and Portland, Oregon.  You will not want to miss this exciting production.

Phantom of the Opera is one of the theater world’s most loved plays.  It has gotten rave reviews from both fans and critics alike and always manages to draw in crowds by the thousands.  There is no doubt that you will be captivated by the magnitude of this production and of the extreme talents of the actors.  Make sure that you tell all of your friends and family members and get your pair of The Phantom of the Opera tickets today!

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

South Pacific Tops the Billboard Cast Albums Chart

The cast of the hit show South Pacific certainly has talent and they have shown that they can earn a spot on the Billboard Cast Albums Chart.  The theater revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific has resonated throughout the world and fans have clamored to get their own pair of tickets to see the much heralded production.  The CD also is recognized as making the number 59 on Billboard’s Top 200 list and placed second in overall internet sales.  The producers of South Pacific are David Caddick and David Lai the musical was recently nominated for 11 2008 Tony Award nominations including one for the Best Revival of a Musical.

Some of the tracks that are featured on this phenomenal CD are “Overture,” “A Cockeyed Optimist,” “Bloody Mary,” “My Girl Back Home,” “Wonderful Guy” and “This is How it Feels.”  All of the songs are well performed and the musical has been a smash hit on Broadway.  If you want to hear exceptional talent, be sure to pick up their CD and also make sure that you get your own pair of South Pacific tickets to see the show for yourself.

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

Frank Wood to Join August: Osage County

The Tony Award winning actor from “Side Man” is prepared to step into the role of Bill Fordham in the production of August: Osage County.  Frank Wood joins the cast on June 17 and is ready to involve himself in the story of the dysfunctional extended family portrayed in the show.  Wood, is of course known for winning a Tony and a Drama League Award for Side Man.  Some of his film critics include: “Dan in Real Life,” “Thirteen Days,” “Michael Clayton” and many more.  He has also appeared in many other off-Broadway and regional theaters.

August: Osage County is a popular show on Broadway and is directed by Anna D. Shapiro.  According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, August: Osage County is the “explosively funny comedy-drama focusing on the Weston family following the disappearance of the family’s patriarch.”  Are you looking to see a great show filled with many talented actors, including Frank Wood?  Make sure to go on Stubhub.com and get your own pair of August: Osage County tickets as soon as possible!

Permalink - Posted in General on June 3, 2008 - Post a comment


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