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Kyle Dean Massey, Ciara Renee Take on Leads in Broadway’s ‘Pippin’
April 1, 2014
Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee will take on the roles of Pippin and Leading Player, respectively, in the Broadway revival of Pippin. Matthew James Thomas who played Pippin and Patina Miller, who won the 2013 Tony Award for her role as the Leading Player, played their final performances March 30. Massey and Renee will assume these roles beginning
How Much Money Do Broadway Stars Earn?
March 31, 2014
Those interested in the theatre, and more specifically the actors in the theatre, often wonder how profitable working on Broadway really is. The answer to this inquiry varies based upon the status of the actor (i.e. whether or not he/she is a celebrity), as well as the role the actor is playing (i.e. lead versus
10 Great Places to Eat Before a Broadway Show in the Theatre District
March 26, 2014
Everyone loves a great Broadway show. Everyone really loves a good meal and a great Broadway show. There are a variety of restaurants in and around the Theatre District that offer tasty food, quality service, and a unique atmosphere for theatergoers who are looking for a quick bite before their show. Check out these options to
Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis Join Cast of NYC ‘Phantom of the Opera’
March 21, 2014
Beginning May 12, Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis and Sierra Boggess will join the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre. Lewis and Boggess will star in the roles of the Phantom and Christine, respectively. The pair previously co-starred in the father-daughter roles of Triton and Ariel in
What is it Like to Act in a Broadway Show?
March 21, 2014
As thrilling and exciting as it is to view a Broadway production, it is equally if not more thrilling to be a part of one. Being responsible for telling the story of a specific character gives the actor a chance to become someone else for a few hours each night. Michele Maika Berg, who has played Eponine in
‘Pretty Woman’ Gets Musical Treatment for Broadway
March 20, 2014
It seems as if the Hollywood film Pretty Woman is the next on the list to get the Broadway musical treatment according to The New York Post. Director Garry Marshall is said to be staging a Broadway version of the 1990 romantic comedy which starred Julia Roberts and earned $500 million at the box office.
2014-15 Orlando Season Features ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Newsies,’ ‘Phantom’
March 20, 2014
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, along with the Florida Theatrical Association and Broadway Across America, has announced its 2014-2015 lineup for this season. The Dr. Phillips Center Fairwinds Broadway in Orlando has compiled a grouping of spectacular productions to include Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Phantom of the Opera (December 3 – 14,
Matilda the Musical: Fun Facts You May Not Know
March 18, 2014
Matilda the Musical has been described by producers as, “the story of an extraordinary little girl who decides that despite a bad beginning filled with rotten parents, a terrifying school and a vicious head mistress. With the help of her teacher, her friends and a little bit of imagination, Matilda proves that even if you’re
‘Book of Mormon’ Heads Home to Salt Lake City in 2014-15 Season
March 14, 2014
Utah’s Broadway Across America lineup for the 2014-2015 season has been announced, and it is set to bring some of Broadway’s best and brightest productions to Salt Lake City. Among them is the comedic musical hit The Book of Mormon which will play a limited two week engagement July 28 – August 9, 2015. Broadway Across America-Utah President
Is Broadway’s Wicked Appropriate for Children?
March 14, 2014
Parents wanting to add more cultural experience to their children’s lives often turn towards the theatre, but they can sometimes run into trouble finding a kid-friendly show that fits their parental safeguards. However, one of Broadway’s most successful shows, Wicked, has proven not only to be entertaining for adults, but both appropriate and exciting for kids and teens as