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HOW TO SUCCEED Cast Album Gets June 7 Release

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 15:17
The 50th Anniversary production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, will get a new cast recording from Decca Broadway. The album, produced by five-time Grammy nominee Robert Sher, was recorded by the cast and orchestra on Monday, April 11 at the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City and will be released on iTunes Tuesday, May 24 and in stores on Tuesday, June 7. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING is currently playing Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street, where it officially opened March 27, 2011.


Marisa Tomei in Talks for Sorkin's HBO Pilot

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 15:10
According to Talk Entertainment, stage and screen star Marissa Tomei is in talks to join Jeff Daniels in Aaron Sorkin's HBO series MORE AS THE STORY DEVELOPS. Sorkin's long-developing drama, set behind the scenes at a nightly cable news show. 'Social Network' producer Scott Rudin will reunite with Sorkin for the project, which will be executive produced by both. Filming on the pilot will not begin until later in the year.


Alec Baldwin to Host NY Philharmonic Nat'l Weekly Radio Broadcasts in June

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 15:00
In June 2011, The New York Philharmonic This Week - the two-hour, national weekly and international radio program of concerts by the New York Philharmonic, hosted by actor Alec Baldwin - begins with a program that will be recorded at a concert on the Orchestra's EUROPE SPRING 2011 tour.


Hottest Articles on BWW 4/12/2011 - 4/19/2011

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 15:00
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Photo Coverage: WONDERLAND Gypsy Robe Ceremony

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:50
WONDERLAND opened on Sunday, April 18 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand, as usual, for the famed Gypsy Robe ceremony and brings you photo coverage below


BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:46
Come Celebrate MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET'S 2nd Smash Year on Broadway BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to save over 45 - Valid on performances through May 6, 2011 only


Ghostlight Releases WOMEN ON THE VERGE Album Today

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:46
Ghostlight Records has confirmed the April 19th digital and May 10th physical release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lincoln Center Theater's production of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, featuring book by Jeffrey Lane, and music and lyrics by David Yazbek.


Photo Flash: DANCING WITH THE STARS Gets Patriotic

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:41
This week on 'Dancing with the Stars' the top 8 got patriotic on 'America night.' Check out images from the episode below


Ticketmaster Launches New, Interest-Scaled Pricing System to Effect the Arts Soon

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:33
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ticketmaster, with the help of data analysis company MarketShare, is set to launch a new ticket pricing system. As described in the April 18 announcement by parent company Live Nation, Under the dynamic pricing system, tickets to major shows and sporting events will be priced according to consumer interest. If an event is in high demand, initial prices for desirable seats will increase, while harder-to-sell tickets will see price cuts.


Marc Kudisch, Penny Fuller, et al. Set for Commercial Theatre Producing Conference, 4/29- 5/1

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:12
The Commercial Theater Institute's CTI upcoming 3-Day Producing Conference will take place on April 29 - May 1, 2011. The 30th Annual 3-Day Conference features an outstanding cast of top Broadway producers including David Stone, Hal Luftig, Kristin Caskey, Larry Hirschhorn, Todd Haimes, Ted Chapin, and Kevin McCollum. The conference will also feature Tony Award nominated actors Penny Fuller, Marc Kudisch, Tony Roberts, and theatre industry professionals including the Executive Director of The Broadway League, Charlotte St. Martin Victoria Bailey, Executive Director of Theatre Development Fund as well as Jed Bernstein, Program Director of CTI.


THE NORMAL HEART Begins Performances on Broadway Tonight, 4/19

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:04
The Normal Heart begins its limited 12-week engagement tonight, April 19 at the John Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street, with an official opening night set for Wednesday, April 27.


BWW EXCLUSIVE: Charice Talks GLEE, New Album, Movie, Lea Michele, WICKED, Lea Salonga, Broadway & More

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 14:03
Yesterday, international singing sensation and fresh-faced new GLEE cast member Charice - proclaimed by Oprah herself to be the most talented girl in the world - was kind enough to take some time out while rehearsing her new song for an upcoming Season Two episode of GLEE as Sunshine Corazon to talk to me about all things GLEE - ShowrunnerCreator Ryan Murphy, her audition, singing with Lea Michele, what duets she wants to do, All By Myself, Telephone, Listen, etc. - as well as working with writerproducer Bruno Mars on her new single Before It Explodes, continuing a theme begun with Mars's own Grenade - as well as singing Mars songs for a number of tracks on her forthcoming album. Additionally, we discuss her musical influences, her favorite songs to sing in concert, what inspires her, her favorite films of the year and her deep desire to star in a horror film someday soon - plus, comments on everyone from Barbra Streisand, Lea Michele and Idina Menzel to Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Justin Bieber. Also news on her feature film debut, HERE COMES THE BOOM, co-starring Kevin James, Salma Hayek and Henry Winkler - and much, much more


BWW Interviews: SISTER ACT's Sarah Bolt on Menken, Najimy & Being So Darn Happy

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 13:29
Sarah Bolt is currently starring as the kooky Sister Mary Patrick in the exciting new Broadway production of SISTER ACT. Opening at the Broadway Theatre on Wednesday April 20, the show features a brand new score by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater.


Turner-Led HIGH Opens on Broadway Tonight, April 19!

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 12:10
HIGH opens tonight, Tuesday, April 19th 2011 at the Booth Theatre. HIGH stars Kathleen Turner, two-time Golden Globe winner, Academy Award amp Tony Award nominee as Sister Jamison Connelly. HIGH is a new play by Matthew Lombardo and directed by Rob Ruggiero.


Guthrie Plans Musical Roman Holiday and American Debut of Garland Musical Play End of the Rainbow

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 11:02

Tracie Bennett's acclaimed London turn as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow will make its U.S. debut in January 2012 as part of the new season of the Guthrie Theater. The 2011-12 slate was announced by artistic director Joe Dowling on April 18.

Guthrie plans musical Roman holiday and the American principle of the musical end of the game of the garland of the rainbow

Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 11:02
Tracie Bennett' acclaimed return s of London as Judy Garland in the end of the rainbow does that its USA debut in January of 2012 like part of the new station of the theater of Guthrie. Slate 2011-12 was announced by artistic director Joe Dowling the 18 of April.

BWW's On This Day - April 19, 2011

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 11:00
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events


Cast Album of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Available on iTunes April 19

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 10:42

The original Broadway cast album of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, featuring Patti LuPone, Sherie Rene Scott, Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell, is available for digital download on iTunes starting April 19.

The album throws of women in the edge of a nervous collapse available in iTunes the 19 of April

Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 10:42
The original Broadway threw the album of women in the edge of a nervous collapse, offering Patti LuPone, Sherie Rene Scott, Laura Benanti and Brian feeds Mitchell, is available for the digital transference direct in iTunes that the 19 of April begin.

PHOTO CALL: Million Dollar Quartet Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With Special Guest Marilyn Evans Riehl

Live Theater News - Tue, 2011-04-19 10:07

Million Dollar Quartet celebrated its one year anniversary on Broadway April 15. The cast welcomed special guest Marilyn Evans Riehl, a girlfriend of Elvis Presley's and spectator on the night of the famous recording session.

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