Stratford Shakespeare Festival's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Extended Through 11/6
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 22, 2011
Stratford Shakespeare Festival's new production of Jesus Christ Superstar opened at The Avon Theatre on Friday June 3rd to outstanding reviews with audiences and critics alike raving about this magnificent new take on the now four decade old show. Directed by Des McAnuff, the show tells the story of the last week of Christ's life. Since the show's opened, there has been a flood of theatre insiders travelling to Toronto to see the show to discuss moving it to Broadway.
Designers Set For PLAY IT COOL Off-Broadway
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jul 22, 2011
'PLAY IT COOL' a new musical will be presented Off Broadway at Theatre Row - Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Thursday, September 2nd.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Replaces FINDING NEVERLAND at La Jolla this Fall; Is Broadway Next?
by BWW
- Jul 18, 2011
La Jolla Playhouse has announced that the acclaimed Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Playhouse Director Emeritus and Stratford Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Des McAnuff, will replace the previously-announced musical Finding Neverland. This thrilling revival will run in the Mandell Weiss Theatre November 18 - December 31, 2011.
PLAY IT COOL Set to Open at Theatre Row Acorn Theatre 9/2
by Lauren Wolman
- Jul 8, 2011
'PLAY IT COOL' a new musical will be presented Off Broadway at Theatre Row - Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Thursday, September 2nd. The hot jazz influenced musical is Conceived by Larry Dean Harris; with a Book by Martin Casella and Larry Dean Harris; Lyrics by Mark Winkler; Music by Phillp Swann; with Additional Music by Jim Andron, Michael Cruz, Marilyn Harris, Emilio Palame, Larry Steelman. It is directed by Sharon Rosen with choreography by Marc Kimelman. The musical is produced by Mary's Hideaway, LLC. The design team, cast and opening will soon be announced.
BWW Interviews: Gavin Creel talks Toronto EP Release 11/28
by Kelly Cameron
- Nov 25, 2010
Gavin Creel (Tony nominee for HAIR) returns to Toronto November 28th for one night only to launch his new EP 'Quiet' He took a few minutes to talk to BWW about his music and about this special concert.
BWW Interviews: 'I Move Forward's' Marc Kimelman
by Kelly Cameron
- Oct 19, 2010
I Move Forward is an exciting fund raising project on Oct 25th 2010 that unities various members of the Toronto theatre community in the fight against cancer. BWW has learned that Gavin Creel (of Broadway's HAIR) will also be lending his support, and are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with Marc Kimelman (who created the event) about how people can help.
Toronto gets 'A New Brain'
by Mark Andrew Lawrence
- Feb 1, 2009
Acting Up Stage Theatre Company presents the Toronto premiere of A New Brain running February 12-March 1, 2009 at the Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs in Toronto.
