BWW Blogs: 'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 21st, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 22, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Shrek,' 'Rock Of Ages,' Ravinia Festival, 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' 'She Loves Me,' more....
ROCK OF AGES et al. Win 2010 Dora Awards
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2010
The 31st Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2009/2010 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony on the evening of Monday, June 28 at Toronto's in the Bluma Appel Theatre of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, hosted by the celebrated CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi.
The Dora Mavor Moore Awards are produced and presented on behalf of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) and celebrate excellence in Toronto theatre, dance and opera. The 225 Dora-eligible shows opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010. A total of 35 Dora Awards plus the Silver Ticket Award, the Pauline McGibbon Award and the Audience Choice Award were given out.
HAIR, ROCK OF AGES et al. Highlight 2010-11 BAA Boston Season
by Nicolas Coburn - Apr 27, 2010
Boston announced today its upcoming 2010-2011 Broadway Season which will include six productions at Boston's Colonial Theatre and the Boston Opera House. 'The upcoming season brings us back to a time and place that helped shape identities, generations and events that speak to the collective spirit and consciousness,' said Drew Murphy, President of Broadway Across America - Boston. 'This Season will be about reminiscing, recreating, and redefining your generation.'
ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009
The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as 'Franz,' the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as 'Andrew Wells' on television's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family.
ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by Eddie Varley - Sep 1, 2009
The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as 'Franz,' the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as 'Andrew Wells' on television's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family.
Constantine Maroulis Extends in ROCK OF AGES Through Summer 2010
by Robert Diamond - Aug 4, 2009
Tony Award Nominee Constantine Maroulis will continue to rock eight times a week in the critically acclaimed, smash hit musical comedy ROCK OF AGES through summer 2010. The show opened on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street) following previews which began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
