Vanities Opens Tonight!
Tonight Vanities A New Musical begins its pre-Broadway engagement in the new Pasadena Playhouse in California. According to Playbill.com, Vanities is billed as “a funny, sexy and poignant look at the journey of three All-American girls as they mature from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to independent women. Spanning the turbulent ’60s through the late ’80s, Vanities celebrates the lives and loves of three best friends caught up in rapidly changing times.”
The intimate musical is based on Heifner’s 1976 comedy that actually ran for 1,785 performances Off-Broadway and has blossomed in regional theatres in the years to follow. Performances will continue in California through September 28. It will then head to Broadway and open at Shubert theatre that will be announced on February 2, 2009, an official opening date is scheduled for later in the month. Get your Vanities tickets today!
Tonight: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The 45th season at the Hartford Stage officially kicks off tonight with Shakespeare’s classic production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Local residents in Hartford, Connecticut are likely thrilled to have the much heralded production in their own town and everyone will want to jump on their chance to get there own pair of tickets. The romantic comedy officially opens September 5 and continues through October 5.
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com A Midsummer’s Night Dream “follows four would-be lovers into an Athenian forest who soon find themselves caught up in the magical world of the Fairy Kingdom. With entangled subplots and mismatched couples, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. Be sure to get your very own pair of A Midsummer Night’s Dream tickets.
Large Cast in Toronto’s Sound of Music!
Broadway’s own Burke Moses is set to play Captain Von Trapp opposite the reality TV audition winner Elicia MacKenzie in the new Toronto production of The Sound of Music. There is a cast of 51 performers in the upcoming show and leading the cast in the role of Maria is newcomer MacKenzie, who is set to perform the role six times a week. There are many other great actors that will be appearing in the much loved musical that has been watched and enjoyed by many fans around the world.
The Sound of Music is still considered to be one of the most popular musicals of all time and the film starring Julie Andrews won the Best Picture Academy Award in 1965. The score for the musical includes “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “The Lonely Goatherd.” Don’t miss out on such a great show in Toronto and make sure to get your own pair of The Sound of Music tickets.
Ace Young Will Get “Greased” on Broadway
Ace Young, the former American Idol contestant will make his Broadway debut in the popular production of Grease. Ace Young is most known as a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol and he has also appeared in the sitcoms Half & Half and Bones. This will be a great opportunity for Ace Young to get his name out in the theater world, so make sure to catch him in his much-talked about debut!
Grease is described on playbill as, “After spending a hopelessly devoted summer with Sandy Dumbrowski, the new girl in town, Danny Zuko’s world is thrown upside down when Sandy appears at Rydell High on the first day of school. What follows is a rock ‘n’ roll celebration of grown’ up, cruisin’ with friends and goin’ steady.” Don’t miss out on a great, feel good show! Get your Grease tickets from Stubhub.com.
Vanities Will Arrive on Broadway in Winter 2009
Vanities, a New Musical, recently began its run at the La Jolla Playhouse in California on August 22 and is scheduled to arrive on Broadway in February of 2009. Previews will begin at the Shubert theater with an official start date slated for sometime later in the month. Vanities, a New Musical has a book by Jack Heifner and music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum. The show is a great story to see with some of your best girlfriends.
According to Playbill.com Vanities is billed as “a funny, sexy and pognant look at the journey of three All American girls as they mature from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to independent women. Spanning the turbulent ’60s through the late ’80s, Vanities celebrates the lives and loves of three best friends caught up in rapidly changing times.” Don’t miss out on a great production, get your Vanities, A New Musical tickets today!
Vanities Begins Run in California
Vanities, A New Musical is going to begin its run tonight at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. The musical will eventually wind find its way to the bright lights of Broadway, where it is expected to do exceptionally well. The musical started with a book by Jack Heifner and has since become popular in regional theaters. The performances will continue in Pasadena through September 28. The musical provides great music and includes many different memorable scenes.
According to Playbill.com, Vanities is billed as, “a funny sexy and poignant look at the journey of three All-American girls as they mature from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to independent women. Spanning the turbulent ’60s through the late ’80s, Vanities celebrates the lives and loves of three best friends caught up in rapidly changing times.” Don’t miss out on a great show that will likely keep you entertained throughout the entire production! Get your pair of Vanities, A New Musical tickets from Stubhub.com.
Jersey Boys Goes to Toronto
Jersey Boys is one of the most popular shows in the theater world right now and the production is heading to Toronto. The run will begin on August 21 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. At the helm of the cast are Joseph Leo Bwarie, Steve Gouveia, Andrew Rannells, Jeremy Kushnier, Jonathan Hadley and Joseph Siravo. Most audience members love the Jersey Boys and boasts many talented performers.
Jersey Boys, according to press notes posted on Playbill.com is “the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Season: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. It’s a journey of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30.” Get your own pair of Jersey Boys tickets.
Broadway’s Godspell Postponed
The sluggish economy has not been good to Broadway. It is more evident now with the recent announcement that the production of Godspell will be postponed, largely due to the loss of a major and essential investor in the show. Producer Adam Epstein was quoted in a statement re-posted on Playbill.com saying that he was “deeply disappointed,” but that “it is my goal to regroup as soon as possible.” Composer Schwartz expressed similar sentiments and both were hopeful that the show will go on at some undetermined date in the future.
According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, the musical uses “improvisation and contemporary themes to illustrate the parables, [bringing] these lessons to life through the grand tradition of musical theater.” Some popular songs from the show include: “Day by Day,” “Save the People” and “All Good Gifts.” Keep posted with all the relevant happenings and when the time arises be sure to check out the production and get your Godspell tickets from Stubhub.com.
Are You Ready for A White Christmas?
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is set to open at Broadway’s Marquis Theater on November 23 this year, which is the day before Thanksgiving. Tickets go on sale tomorrow for American Express card members and will then be open for purchase for the the general public on September 21. White Christmas is the musical comedy that is based on the Paramount film of the same name. Performances around the nation will play through January 4, 2009.
According to the producers of the show, “Every holiday season, audiences of all ages enjoy the uplifting story of [the movie] White Christmas. Now, a new generations will be able to experience this holiday tradition in a completely new way- live on stage. With the Broadway arrival of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the show is poised to become New York’s newest holiday tradition.” According to press notes on Playbill.com, “the musical tells the story of two showbiz buddies who put on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and find their perfect mates- a sister act, no less- in the bargain.” Get your pair of White Christmas tickets from Stubhub.com.
Hair is Extended Through September 14
According to Playbill.com, Shakespeare in the Park has announced that the production of Hair has been extended for a third time now at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. According to the artistic director Oskar Eustis, “Hair has touched a nerve and captured the spirit of the times. Nothing is more exciting than being in the Delacorte right now and seeing this 40-year-old musical reach audiences as if it was written yesterday. We are thrilled to announce our third and final extension.”
There are many different talented cast members in the production of Hair, some of them include: Christopher J. Hanke, Will Swenson, Patina Renea Miller and Jackie Burns, among many others. The production is based on the book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. Hair made theater history for its rock ‘n roll anti-establishment concept. Don’t miss out on this lively and energetic show that will have you singing along to all of the catchy songs! Get your Hair tickets today!
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