Friday, December 6, 2024

Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES

Broadway stars and productions will come together next week for Red Bucket Follies, a performance celebrating six weeks of in-theater fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16AM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

“Lettere D’Amore”: A Tribute to Glorious Follies of Love—at The Marsh  by Corey Finnegan

Millennial Notes Dacia Maraini Seduces with Longings for Romantic Rapture by Corey Finnegan There’s a reason we call it “falling” in love. Not “rising” or “expanding” or “res…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:21PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Theatre Royalty unites for Victorian Opera’s FOLLIES

The post Theatre Royalty unites for Victorian Opera’s FOLLIES appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:12AM

Theatre Royalty Unites for Victorian Opera’s Follies by Aussie Theatre

Victorian Opera stages an all-star cast production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Tony-Award-winning musical, Follies, in Australia’s first fully

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:37AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

[title of show], Southwark Playhouse review - two guys and two girls write about writing, delightfully by Gary Naylor

★★★★ [TITLE OF SHOW], SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE Two decades on, this meta-musical retains its charm Revival of New York show lifts the spirits Not just a backstage musical, a backroom mu…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:36PM
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Celebrate Disney on Broadway: 30 Years of Magic at the Museum of Broadway by Broadway.com

Throughout the holiday season, the Museum of Broadway is celebrating 30 years of Disney on Broadway with Disney on Broadway: 30 Years of Magic. The exhibit features the costumes of beloved s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

A Fanny Brice Finding Aid by Trav S.D.

In celebration of Fanny Brice’s birthday, we inaugurate this new finding aid to help you navigate posts related to the great star of stage, screen, and radio. We hope you find it useful! M…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:48AM
Monday, October 28, 2024

Broadway Cares’ Red Bucket Follies will return in December by Michael Abourizk

The nonprofit’s annual fall fundraising has begun.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:29PM
Sunday, October 27, 2024

Halloween Parody tradition - some theater ghosts by Fred Landau

Halloween Parody tradition - some theater ghosts   The ghost of Henry Miller first gripes about his theatre being re-named for Sondheim, then comes to like the idea "Losing My Sign" - paro…

SOURCE: Music and Comedy at 10:48AM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

FLAMING AGNES by Ron Fassler

The incredibly photogenic Lee Remick (1935–91).October 24, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today by Ron Fassler In 1982, when John Pielmeier’s Agnes of God was trying out in Boston, the top…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:16AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

THICK AS “THIEVES” by Ron Fassler

Richard Mulligan with his two leading ladies: Valerie Harper and Marlo Thomas in “Thieves” (1974).October 16, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. For those with a sense o…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:45AM
Monday, October 7, 2024

The Story Behind Our Town: Building the First Grover's Corners by Hayley Levitt

"Act I: No curtain. No scenery. The audience, arriving, sees an empty stage in half-light." Thornton Wilder (Photo: New York Public Library) Audiences accustomed to the realism of Cliff…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Sunday, October 6, 2024

Sondheim’s Follies to open Victorian Opera’s 2025 Season

The post Sondheim’s Follies to open Victorian Opera’s 2025 Season appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:35PM
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Burstein in Gypsy, Buena Vista By: David Sheward September 19, 2024: Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winner Danny Burstein (Moulin Rouge, Fiddler on the Roof, Follies) will st…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:04PM

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein Joins Audra McDonald in Broadway Revival of Gypsy by Darryn King

Tony Award winner Danny Burstein has joined six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald in the upcoming revival of Gypsy in the role of the mild-mannered former talent agent Herbie. Perfo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:48AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

NO, NO, NANETTE By Peter Filichia

You’re aware of one great book about a 1971 Broadway musical production, but do you know another? For years, we’ve all celebrated Ted Chapin’s magnificent Everything Was Possible, abou…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 05:03PM
Monday, September 16, 2024

Video: Watch THE NOTEBOOK's Ryan Vasquez & Joy Woods Sing 'Losing My Mind' at MCC's MISCAST

Watch a video of The Notebook stars Ryan Vasquez and Joy Woods sing a new version of 'Losing My Mind' from Follies at MCC MISCAST24! This year's event was held on Monday, April 15 at the Ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PM

Ryan Vasquez & Joy Woods, "Losing My Mind" — MCC MISCAST24 by MCC Theater

Ryan Vasquez & Joy Woods perform Losing My Mind from FOLLIES at MCC Theater's MISCAST24. MCC Theater’s annual MISCAST gala is a one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s h…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00PM
Thursday, September 12, 2024

Follies on Broadway - 2011 by BroadwayWorld

On this day in 2011, the Kennedy Center revival of Follies opened on Broadway starring Bernadette Peters, Danny Burstein, Jan Maxswell, Elaine Paige, and more. Watch footage from the critica…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:24PM
Saturday, August 31, 2024

A Labor Day Salute to Set Designers by Jan Simpson

It’s been a lazy summer.  Only a few shows have opened. I took no trips. No out-of-town guests came to visit. My husband K and I just spent most of our time lolling around on our terrace …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 02:32PM
Thursday, August 29, 2024

The 15th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival Launches Today! by Trav S.D.

I think we can go ahead and call my old friends of The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus a New York institution by now. Among their many programs and activities (their Open Stage Variety Show, the F…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:12PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

NEW VOICES 2024 | Endless Ovations! by Paper Mill Playhouse

A show unlike any other produced by Paper Mill Playhouse, this special concert features 122 talented young performers, including Rising Star Award winners and nominees. The 2024 New Voices C…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:12PM
Friday, August 16, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival by JK

 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival Believe it or not, this edition of F5 was actually brought about by the announcement of yet another revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which fee…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AM
Friday, July 5, 2024

Friday 5: 5 Pop-Rock Albums That Deserve the Illinoise Treatment by JK

5 Pop-Rock Albums That Deserve the Illinoise Treatment Over the past several seasons, Broadway has seen some innovative new musicals created from some classic pop-rock albums. Legendary…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Broadway, Baby! Go Inside the All-Star Concert of Sondheim's Follies Made for the Super Fans by Logan Culwell-Block

Jennifer Holliday, Carolee Carmello, Norm Lewis, and more Broadway A-listers brought this musical favorite to Carnegie Hall June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM
Monday, June 24, 2024

The Transport Group: Follies in Concert: by Wendy Caster

The Transport Group's Follies in Concert had all the makings of a magical evening, but for many of us, the magic was intermittent at best. For a fascinating, multifaceted discussion of the …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 08:24PM
Sunday, June 23, 2024

This Week on Broadway for June 23, 2024: Follies in Concert @ Carnegie Hall by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Follies in Concert @ Carnegie Hall, Cats: The Jellicle Ball @ PAC NYC, American Popular Song Society’s Tribute to Richard Maltb…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM

REVIEW: Titanic by JK

Review of the Saturday, June 22, 2024 matinee performance at New York City Center in New York City. A presentation of the Encores! series. Starring Ashley Blanchet, Adam Chanler-Berat, Chuck…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:54AM
Saturday, June 22, 2024

In Concert with "Titanic" and "Follies" by Jan Simpson

As the most devoted fans of musicals will tell you, the best way to appreciate a musical is probably to listen to its cast album (click here to check out my BroadwayRadio colleague Michael …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 01:06PM
Friday, June 21, 2024

Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

ON THE HAUNTED GHOSTS AT STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S “FOLLIES” IN CONCERT by Ron Fassler

A repurposed logo of David Byrd’s original poster for “Follies” for the one-night only concert at Carnegie Hall, June 20, 2024.June 21, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fass…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 01:34PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime