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
Thursday, June 20, 2024

All-Star Concert of Follies Plays Carnegie Hall June 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jennifer Holliday, Carolee Carmello, and Norm Lewis are among those set to perform the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical for Transport Group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

NEWSIES Open Call in New York City! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2011-2012 season with the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Featuring music by eight time Academy Award®-winn…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:36PM
Friday, June 14, 2024

Priceless Moments #40 Ann Miller in Follies by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: One of the greatest film and stage stars of all time, Ann Miller, returned to the theatre as Carlotta in the now famous Paper Mill Playhouse production of the S…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:48PM
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

World premier at The Montalbán – “The Batette Follies of 1939” reviewed by Pauline Adamek

Suave, sensual and elegant, The Batette Follies of 1939  is the newest show from Australian film, TV, theatre, and publishing maverick, Russall S. Beattie—the visionary who brought us The…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:24AM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Inside Opening Night of GEORGIE: MY ADVENTURES WITH GEORGE ROSE by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Producers Martin Platt and David Elliott with Mary Cossette, Jamie deRoy, Riki Kane Larimer, Richard Winkler, and Mike Blank, present the New York premie…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:06PM
Monday, June 3, 2024

Kate Baldwin, Marc Kudisch, Beth Leavel and More Join Follies in Concert at Carnegie Hall by Darryn King

Several additional performers have joined the sold-out, one-night-only performance of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies at Carnegie Hall. The concert, part of Transport Group’…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM

Beth Leavel, Kate Baldwin, More Join Transport Group's Upcoming Sold-Out Follies Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical is playing Carnegie Hall June 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM
Saturday, May 25, 2024

Highlights of Shoshana Bean and Whitney Bashor in Drury Lane's BEACHES! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Drury Lane Productions and Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Broadway's Spring Awakening, Rock of Ages) present the pre-Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical, …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:12PM

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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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic