SOUND OFF Special Interview: Lea Salonga
by Robert Diamond
- Nov 11, 2010
I recently had the opportunity to lead the original Tony-winning star of MISS SAIGON - as well as the voice of the animated heroines of Disney classics ALADDIN and MULAN - in a look back at her astounding career, covering everything from MISS SAIGON to her new forthcoming original musical ALLEGIANCE co-starring George Takei: Ms. Lea Salonga. In speaking with the iconic boundary-breaking Broadway leading lady, we also touched upon all things LES MIZ - everything from LES MISERABLES onstage, the 10th Anniversary Dream Cast to, now: the 25th Anniversary 02 Concert Experience! Don't miss Lea alongside stage veterans Norm Lewis, Ramin Karimloo and pop superstar Nick Jonas in the truly spectacular concert presentation of the world's most beloved musical as it is released in movie theaters for one night only on November 17th in anticipation of its worldwide release on DVD and Blu-Ray early next year! Plus, in this exclusive conversation, Lea shares her thoughts on GLEE and her wish to duet with new GLEE cast member Charice, plus memories of the concert event of the past century, HEY! MR. PRODUCER, and much, much more!
BWW Reviews: HELLO, DOLLY! from Studio Tenn
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Oct 22, 2010
With an imaginative staging and details-oriented direction by Matt Logan, with the superb musical direction of Nathan Burbank and the spirited choreography of Ashley Anderson McCarthy (who does double duty as 'Minnie Fay' in the cast - and has never looked lovelier onstage), Studio Tenn's first official season kicks off in high style with this charming production that is as colorful and heartwarming as any we've seen.
Totem Pole Playhouse Presents THE COWARD AND THE GLORY, 7/13-25
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 13, 2010
It started out as an idea a couple friends had at a labor day picnic over a couple of beers. Ray Ficca, Artistic Director of Totem Pole Playhouse, was telling playwright Keith Bridges a story about an overzealous civil war re-enactor he had once met.
Totem Pole Playhouse Presents THE COWARD AND THE GLORY
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 30, 2010
It started out as an idea a couple friends had at a labor day picnic over a couple of beers. Ray Ficca, Artistic Director of Totem Pole Playhouse, was telling playwright Keith Bridges a story about an overzealous civil war re-enactor he had once met.
Cameron Mackintosh Honored At The South Bank Show Awards
by Reynard Loki
- Jan 20, 2009
Cameron Mackintosh has been honoured for his contribution to musical theatre at this year's South Bank Show awards.
The Awards other big winners included:
Film
This Is England
Comedy
Gavin and Stacey (BBC Three)
TV Drama
The Mark of Cain (Channel 4)
Theatre
Saint Joan at the National Theatre
Pop
Arctic Monkeys: Favourite Worst Nightmare
Literature
Mohsin Hamid: The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Classical Music
Traced Overhead: The Musical World of Thomas Ades at the Barbican
Visual Arts
Andy Goldsworthy at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Opera
The Turn of The Screw at the ENO
Dance
Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company: Programmes 1 and 2 at Sadler's Wells
Literature
Mohsin Hamid: The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Arts Council England - decibel Award
Daljit Nagra: Look We Have Coming To Dover
Outstanding Achievement Award
JK Rowling
Cotton, Martin to Star in 'Twice Upon A Time'
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 31, 2008
Misty Cotton and Millicent Martin will be among the stars of Ray Cooney's Twice Upon A Time at The Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities, February 13-March 2. The production will be directed by Cooney, with musical direction by Dennis Castellano.