Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino in Mary Poppins

Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorentino will be starring as Mary Poppins and Bert in the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins, starting on Thursday, October 9, 2008. They will be replacing the original stars Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee, who will be headlining the greatly anticipated North American Tour. The tour will be starting on March 11, 2009 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago.

Strallen has already had experience with the musical, having starred in the same role in the London West End production in the fall of 2005, returning to the part in the spring of 2007. She earned a Lawrence Olivier nomination in 2006 for her performance as Josephine in the New Shakespeare Company’s  production of HMS Pinafore.

Adam Fiorentino, who will be playing Bert, had his stage debut in the Australian tour of The Boy From Oz, at 17. He also won critical acclaim, originating the role of Tony Manero in the Australian Premier of Saturday Night Fever and then reprising the role in London’s West End. Mary Poppins marks his Broadway debut. Be sure to get tickets to see Scarlett Strallen and Adam Fiorntino in Mary Poppins.

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

Andrew Lloyd Webber Celebrates

Andrew Lloyd Webber is credited with writing some of the greatest musicals of our day. His repertoire includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, which is currently playing at the Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts in Thousand Oaks, CA and at Orpheum Theatre (Phoenix) in Phoenix, AZ. Other plays that Webber has written inlcude Jesus Christ Superstar, By Jeeves, Evita, Song and Dance, Cats and Phantom of the Opera.

On Sunday, September 14, 2008, Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed that he is going to be creating a sequel to Phantom of the Opera which will be titled Love Never Dies. The revelation took place at a birthday concert, held in his honor, celebrating Webber’s 60th Birthday. The event took place at London’s Hyde Park on Sunday. Be sure to pick up your tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat at Stub Hub, and keep your eye on our website for tickets to other favorite Broadway Musicals.

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

Ace Young on Broadway

American Idol Finalist, Ace Young, is making is Broadway debut as the character Kenikie in the Broadway hit musical Grease. Ace Young made a name for himself on American Idol: Season Five. He quickly became one of the most adored members of the cast, following the show he toured with the other finalists, winning more fame for himself.

As Kenikie Ace will be joining the show that was first made famous on screen in 1978. The original cast included John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, Kenikie was originally played by actor Jeff Conaway. Ace made his debut performance on Broadway yesterday evening, September 11. The show will be playing well into 2009, so there is plenty of time to buy your tickets to see this Broadway hit musical, with Ace Young. Do not miss your chance to see this Grammy nominated star performing at his best!

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

Want to dance in a Broadway musical?

Everybody has fantasies about being on stage, impressing everyone while in the spotlight, and then bowing before a cascade of applause. But Backstage.com has a fascinating article that might pop some people’s balloons–or add some wind to others.

In an interview with Grover Dale, the founder of the AnswersforDancers Web site, the most crucial thing you need to become a talented and successful Broadway dancer is the ability to act. Don’t expect to be able to rule the stage based on your moves along, she says.

Here’s a great quote from her:

“If you’re unfamiliar with acting motivation, you’re going to have a hard time getting work in musicals, because when you’re in an audition, your body reverts to what it knows. And if that body is not used to motivating movement, you’re not going to be able to do it on the spot.”

But that shouldn’t discourage you from watching Broadway musicals. If you’re looking for Broadway tickets, search Stubhub.com, where tickets to plenty of the hottest musicals and theatre shows can be found.

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

In the Heights wins Outstanding Broadway Chorus Award

In the Heights, a Tony-award winning Broadway musical, has been honored with the award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus by the Actors’ Equity Association Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs’ for the Second Annual ACCA Award. According to a press statement noted on Playbill.com, the award honors “the distinctive talents and contributors made by the chorus of a Broadway musical.” The award was given to the cast of this production September 10th, with the ceremony on the 23rd during the ACCA meeting at Equity’s NYC headquarters.

The performers part of this chorus line were from the March 9, 2008 show, whom include Michael Balderrama, Blanca Camacho, Tony Chiroldes, Rogelio Douglas, Jr. Rosie Lani Fiedelman, Joshua Henry, Afra Hines, Stephanie Klemons, Nina LaFarga, Doreen Montalvo, Javier Muñoz, Krysta Rodriguez, Eliseo Román, Luis Salgado, Shaun Taylor-Corbett and Rickey Tripp. Other nominees for this award included Xanadu, Cry-Baby and South Pacific. In the Heights tells the story of individuals living in the Manhattan’s Washington Heights district and all the struggles and triumphs they go through while living in the Latino melting pot of the city. Get your chance to see this Broadway production live and pick up your In the Heights tickets now.

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

Blue Man Group at the IMAX

The Blue Man Group is one of the most innovative and talented groups around today. Their incredible performances are definitely something worth seeing, as there is nothing else like them out there. The organization is committed to creating new and exciting entertainment, which is definitely something that they have succeeded in.

Blue man group is now ready to conquer a new venture, they have signed with producer Charlotte Huggins (Journey to the Center of the Earth) to create an Imax 3-D production. The group, who has become immensely famous on stage, with lucrative and extensive bookings all over the US, will now be venturing into science as well. All they are telling the public about the new movie is that it relates to the Neuroscience Space, it will be intriguing to find out what exactly this entertaining and bizarre organization will be doing on screen. In the mean time, be sure to pick up your tickets to see Blue Man Group Live and give yourself a taste of things to come.

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

Harry Potter on Broadway

Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who became famous as Harry Potter “The Boy Who Lived” has branched out from the stage to the screeen, he is making the debut performance of the show Equus on Broadway this month. Equus has already had a wildly successful run on stage in London’s West End. Daniel Radcliffe will be playing alongside Richard Griffiths, who has provided excellent performance in Harry Potter as the snobbish and despicable Uncle Vernon. However, the two actors will be playing much different roles as Griffiths plays the psychiatrist who is analyzing the disturbed and yet generally mild-mannered stable boy Alan Strang.

Equus, as a show, has proven the incredible ability of Daniel Radcliffe as an actor and his immense commitment to his art. By staring in Equus the actor has successfully crossed over the line, separating himself from what could have become the stereotyped role of Harry Potter into something much deeper. His acting career as an adult is something that will be watched with interest as he has now acquitted himself admirably both on the screen and on-stage. Be sure to pick up your tickets to see Equus today, do not miss the opportunity to view this fantastic play!

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

Shrek on Stage

In 2001 one of the most side-splittingly entertaining movies ever to be made by Dreamworks came to theaters everywhere, bringing a rumble of laughter with it. The movie was colorful in every way, turning traditional fairytales on their heads with a deft, and somewhat muddy, twist of artistic license. The movie that viewers fell into comedic love with, Shrek, is now coming to Broadway from its home in Seattle, Washington. Since Hairspray became a big hit, Seattle is now becoming known as the place to go for shows that are headed to Broadway.

Fans of the movie will be excited to hear that there will be a great deal of new material involved in the musical.  While characters will have a similar look to the film, there are a lot of questions that are left open by the film which will be answered by the musical. With more than a whole extra hour of material added to the musical, that was not in the film, there is much to learn when the musical comes on stage. Be sure to get your tickets for Shrek at Stub Hubs today!

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

White Christmas Cast Named

In 1954 the movie White Christmas took the silver screen by storm. The stellar cast that included Bing Crosby, Danny Kay, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. The movie is now one of the longest standing Christmas favorites, airing every year without fail. A musical adaptation was also made, and is coming to Broadway this year.

The Broadway show is starting on November 14, 2008 at the Marquis Theater for a limited time engagement. The cast, who was only recently decided upon, will be staring Stephen Bogardus as Bob Wallace, the character originally played by Bing Crosby. The rest of the cast will include Jeffry Denman as Phil Davis, the sister act of Betty and Judy Haynes will be played by Kerry O’Mally and Meredith Patterson.

The story is about two old army buddies who return from WWII to open a duo showbiz act together, quickly becoming the biggest thing on stage all along the East Coast. They are eventually, and inadvertently, drawn into an comical drama by two beautiful sisters who cross their path. The show originally took the stage in 2004 and is greatly anticipated as the holiday season draws near. Waste no time in getting your tickets to see White Christmas on stage as the holiday season draws near. The show will only be appearing until January 4, 2009, time is flying by, so be sure to get your tickets to White Christmas now!

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

Matt Bogart Joins the Jersey Boys

Matt Bogart, who was recently seen as Lancelot in the national tour of Camelot is prepared to join the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys on September 30.  Bogart takes on the role filled by J. Robert Spencer, that of Nick Massi.  Bogart was seen as Paul in the Kennedy Center mounting of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.  He will make a welcome addition to the cast of Jersey Boys.

Jersey Boys, according to press notes posted on Playbill.com is “the story of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons: 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 Jersey Boys tickets today!

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


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