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New Broadway Musical, "Rock of Ages" to Open April 7 |
| 1/24/2009 6:09:47 AM |

“Rock of Ages,” is a new Broadway musical, officially opening April 7 with performances beginning March 17at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 West 47th Street. In the new Broadway musical, it’s the late 1980s, and the final countdown is on for a legendary Hollywood rock club facing its demise at the hands of eager developers. When a young rocker, hungry for his big break,... Read More |
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West Side Story, the Classic Broadway Musical, Opwns March 19 |
| 1/17/2009 6:12:58 PM |

The classic American Broadway musical, "Westside Story" opens March 19 at the Palace Theatre,1564 Broadway (Between West 46th and 47th Street). The story of Romeo and Juliet is transported to the turbulent streets of New York City in the 1950s. Star-crossed lovers are caught between rival street gangs. Directed by librettist Arthur Laurents, the show features... Read More |
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The Story of My Life is a New Broadway Musical |
| 12/29/2008 7:18:36 PM |
| “The Story of My Life,” at the Booth Theatre, is a new musical which tells the story of two childhood friends whose friendship profoundly affects their lives.
Thomas Weaver is a best-selling, award-winning author and Alvin Kelby was his best friend for 30 years. Time can test the bonds of friendship, and when it does, Thomas calls on the only resource he has, his stories of... Read More |
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Vacation Break |
| 12/22/2008 4:30:04 AM |
| We will be back after a holiday break for a week or so. |
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"Spiderman" Will Be an Upcoming Broadway Musical |
| 12/13/2008 6:10:51 AM |
 A new Broadway musical is on its way. Evan Rachel Wood, will play Mary Jane in the Julie Taymor-directed production of “Spiderman”. They are hoping to get Jim Sturgess to play Spidey. Sturgess was her costar in song in the Beatles-themed film "Across the Universe". Director, Taymor Along with the star power, the Spider-Man musical boasts music by Bono and The Edge... Read More |
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Broadway Show "Liza's at the Palace...! is Extended Until December 28 |
| 12/6/2008 5:23:52 AM |

There is still time to see Liza Minnelli on Broadway. Her Broadway musical extravaganza, “Liza's At The Palace...!” will continue until December 28 at the Palace Theatre on Broadway at 47th Street. Produced by John Scher/Metropolitan Talent Presents & Jubilee Time Productions and directed and choreographed by Ron Lewis, the evening features an incomparable Minnelli... Read More |
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New Broadway Musical, "The Story of My Life" Opens February 19 |
| 11/29/2008 6:32:16 AM |
 
Will Chase (left) Malcolm Gets (right)
“The Story of My Life” is a new richly melodic Broadway musical, due to begin performances on February 3, 2009 and officially open on February 19 at the Booth Theater. The new Broadway musical tells the story of two childhood friends and how that friendship profoundly defines their lives. Thomas Weaver is a best-selling, award-winning... Read More |
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Guys and Doll, the Classic Broadway Musical, Begins Performances February 3 |
| 11/22/2008 5:09:33 AM |

The classic 1940s-era Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls, will begin performances at the Nederlander theater on February 3 and officially open March 1. If you are not already familiar with this Broadway musical, it is the story of a fly-by-night gambler woos a Salvation Army lass, and a showgirl who tries to hook the founder of "the oldest, established, permanent,... Read More |
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The Broadway Musical "Shrek" Will officialy Open December 14 |
| 11/8/2008 6:22:39 AM |
 Shrek the Musical arrives on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre today, November 8. The story and characters are based on William Steig's "Shrek!" and the broadway musical is directed by Jason Moore (Avenue Q and the Carnegie Hall Jerry Springer — The Opera). DreamWorks Theatricals is co-producing with Sam Mendes' Neal Street Productions Ltd . The production will... Read More |
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Connie Francis Singing "My Best Beau" From the Broadway Musical "Mame". |
| 11/1/2008 8:01:35 AM |
This song, "My Best Beau" is from the 1966 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Mame," and was included on Connie Francis' fantastic 1967 album, "Happiness: Connie Francis on Broadway Today."
"Mame," became a hit and spawned a 1974 movie version with Lucille Ball in the title role, as well as a London production, a Broadway revival... Read More with Video |
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"Once" the Movie Will be Transformed into a Broadway Musical |
| 10/25/2008 4:21:49 AM |
The Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová-starring movie 'Once', which won the Oscar for Best Original Song with 'Falling Slowly' in 2007, is to be made into a Broadway musical. Directed by John Carney and set in Dublin, the film told the story of two musicians, played by Hansard and Irglová, who meet and eventually make a recording together. The film was a hit in US, where a... Read More with Video |
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13 Hits the Broadway Musical Stage |
| 10/18/2008 4:48:21 AM |
This is press footage for the new Broadway musical 13. Synopsis: Evan Goldman has it all. He's popular, has the 'perfect' family and lives in the greatest city in the world, New York. That is until his parents get divorced and he's forced to move to a small town in Indiana. Uprooted from his old life, he has to make new friends and somehow maneuver the minefield of High... Read More with Video |
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"It's a Bird..It's a Man...It's Superman", a Broadway Musical from 1966 |
| 10/11/2008 3:49:29 AM |
Here's a trip down Broadway Musical memory lane. Patricia Marand won a Tony for Best Supporting Actress or Featured Actress in a Broadway Musical for 1965-1966 for "It's a Bird..It's a Man...It's Superman", portraying Lois Lane. The Broadway musical opened at the Alvin theater March 29, 1966. Although it received good reviews, it didn't catch on with the... Read More with Video |
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Off-Broadway Shows and Off-Off Broadway Shows Part 2 |
| 9/26/2008 5:31:33 AM |

Off-Broadway Shows ENGLISH CHANNEL: Robert Brustein blends witty erudition and lowbrow humor in this comedy about a critical juncture in the career of Shakespeare. Abingdon Theater, 312 West 36th Street. ENTER LAUGHING: Why did this artfully silly musical about a young man who wants to be an actor flop on Broadway in 1976? In the York Theater Company’s resurrection, it’s... Read More |
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Broadway Shows, Opening Very Soon |
| 9/26/2008 5:29:47 AM |
ALIENS WITH EXTRAORDINARY SKILLS: Just opened. An unhappy clown in this dark comedy puts all her hopes of obtaining an United States work visa on making animals out of balloons. Julia Miles Theater, 424 West 55th Street, Clinton, (212) 239-6200. ALL MY SONS: Opens October 16. This Arthur Miller revival by an innovative British director Simon McBurney has an American cast... Read More |
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Broadway Musicals and Dramas "in the Works" Part 1 |
| 9/21/2008 5:50:10 AM |
| Here are some new Broadway Musicals and Dramas, which are “in the works”: THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Andrew Lippa (Music and lyrics), Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (book), Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (Director/designers), Elephant Eye Theatrical (Producer). New musical comedy inspired by the macabre characters of illustrator Charles Addams. ANGELS: Ken Lai (book, music and... Read More |
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Bob Fosse's Broadway Musical, "Dancin'" Will Return on April 17, 2009 |
| 9/9/2008 1:18:56 PM |
 Returning to the stage in the spring of April 17, 2009 at Studio 54 will be Bob Fosse’s Broadway musical, Dancin’. Directing the return of the Broadway musical will be multiple Tony Nominee Graciela Daniele, from Bernarda Alba, Ragtime and The Rink. Ann Reinking, Tony award winner for Fosse’s Chicago will serve as artistic director and Kathryn Doby of Dancin’ and Sweet... Read More |
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The Classic Broadway Musical "Pal Joey" Opens in November |
| 8/29/2008 5:09:55 AM |
 The classic Rogers & Hart Broadway musical, Pal Joey, is about a small and scheming Chicago entertainer who sweet-talks his way into running a nightclub of his own. In the process Pal Joey pursues and uses a “society dame” and a “mouse” from the chorus. The question remains, ”Will the women in his life continue to aid and abet his plans?” The score includes such famous... Read More |
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"White Christmas" Will Open as a Broadway Musical on November 14 |
| 8/23/2008 5:40:22 AM |
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Irving Berlin’s lavish musical “White Christmas” has been circling around Broadway for some time but will finally open at the Marquis theater November 23, 2008. The performances start before then on November 14 and end January 4, 2009. The Broadway musical is the story of WWII veterans, Bob Wallace and Phil davis who partner up for a song and dance act after the war ended.... Read More |
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Mary Poppins, a Broadway Musical |
| 8/9/2008 5:01:28 AM |
The Broadway musical "Mary Poppins" playing at the New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY. Ashley Brown plays the part of Mary Poppins. She had fomerly been Belle in "Beauty and the Beast." Gavin Lee plays Bert. This is his Broadway debut. He had been in Peggy Sue Got Married, Oklahoma, Me and My Girl, and Crazy for You in... Read More with Video |
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