‘Wicked’ stars Kassebaum, Houdyshell star in Adam Bock’s ‘The Receptionist’

“‘The Receptionist,” a new Broadway musical created by actor and former “Wicked” cast member Adam Bock, opened Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Manhattan’s Theatre Club, with After Party celebrations held at the Beacon Restaurant, according to an article published Wednesday, Oct. 31 on BroadwayWorld.com.

The production, which also stars former “Wicked” cast members  Kendra Kassebaum and Jayne Houdyshell, tells the story of a typical office set in New England and a secretary (played by Houdyshell) who deals effortlessly with her job duties, as well as balancing all her coworkers dating and relationship drama. But when a handsome representative from the company’s central makes a visit, sending Houdyshell’s character completely out of her element and comfort zone.

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SIRIUS radio plays day-long ’scary tunes’ Oct. 31, features ‘Wicked’ numbers

SIRIUS Satelite Radio has announced that they will dedicate their Best of Broadway channel exclusively to “scary songs” from hit Broadway musicals such as “Wicked” all day Oct. 31, Halloween, according to an article published Tuesday, Oct. 30 at BroadwayWorld.com.

The station will play hits from “Rocky Picture Horror Show,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Sunset Boulevard,” “Wicked” and “Phantom of the Opera.”  The Phantom, played by Howard McGillin, will host the radio program and at 8 p.m. ET the show will feature original cast and music from the original 1986 production of the “Phantom of the Opera.” Original cast member Michael Crawford will be present and the program, officially dubbed “Halloween at the Opera,” will air commercial free, according to Broadway World.

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‘Wicked Day’ hosted by smash hit muscial cast and Broadway Star Bette Middler

New York’s “Wicked Day,” which took place Sunday, Oct. 28, was held in celebration of the friendship garden created by genenous sponsorship from the smash hit musical Wicked and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP)- a non-profit organization dedicated to generating more public open space and parks in underpriviledged neighborhoods in the city. NYRP is led by TV, film and Broadway star Bette Middler, who was present at Sunday’s celebration, according to an article published Monday, Oct. 29 on Broadway World official Web site.

The free block party, which featured games, giveaways and a children’s costume contest, was held in the friendship garden - a public green space that displays elements that were inspired by “Wicked,” including a yellow brick road and sculptures of several characters. It also features flexible space for neighborhood use and for the adjacent community school.

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“Wicked” star Donna Vivino joins The After Party

Broadway actress Donna Vivino, who joins the cast of “Wicked” Nov. 20 as a standby for the role of Elphaba, will be a guest star Oct. 26 on The After Party at the Laurie Beecher Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, according to an article published Oct. 26 at BroadwayWorld.com.

Vivino, who is known for her roles in Martin Short’s “Fame Becomes Me” and in the Broadway company of “Hairspray.” She also appeared in Broadway’s “Saturday Night Fever” and was the original Cossette in “Les Miserables.” Cast members from “Show Choir: The Musical” - which won the best ensemble award from FringeNYC - will also appear on the show.

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‘Showbusiness’ DVD released Oct. 16, chronicles Schwartz and making of ‘Wicked’

A new documentary, “Showbusiness,” was released Oct. 16 on DVD and features exclusive footage of composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz working on the smash hit musical “Wicked” in his Connecticut home, according to an article published on MusicalSchwartz.com.

The documentary was made in 2003 and goes inside the making of several large-scale musicals, including “Wicked,” recording everything that goes into a production from casting and staging, to red carpet, opening night, nominations and the Grammy Awards. Idina Menzel and several other cast members were interviewed in the film and also features an exclusive scene where five theatre critics sit around a dinner table discussing which musicals with experience success and why.

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‘Rockers on Broadway’ features performances from ‘Wicked’ cast

Several members of the “Wicked” cast performed Monday, Oct. 22 in the “Rockers on Broadway Salutes Motown” event at the BB King Blues Club and Grill, astounding audiences with songs and music by legendary rockers including Micky Dolenz from The Monkees and Deborah Gibson, the “original pop princess,” according to an article published Wednesday, Oct. 24 on Broadway World.

The event, which was founded in 1993 by Jersey Boys cast member and creator Donnie Kehr when he was performing in the Broadway run of “The Who’s Tommy.” Now in its 14th year, “Rockers on Broadway” was created to give Broadway stars the chance to feel what it would be like to perform with legendary rock stars and “transfer the rawness of that edge to the stage,” according to the Broadway World article.

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Eight co-stars of ‘Wicked’ guest star in ‘Broadway Unplugged’

At least eight co-stars from the Los Angeles and Broadway productions of ‘Wicked’ performed Monday, Oct. 15 at the “Broadway Unplugged at The Ford,” as a benefit show for the Valley Musical Theatre’s programming and educational program - a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, according to an article published Oct. 22 on Broadway World Web site.

The show, which was held at the Anson Ford Theatre in Los Angeles, featured performances from “Wicked” cast members such as Jenna Leigh Green, Kristofer Cusick, Shoshana Bean, Julie Reiber, Emily Rozek, Adam Lambert, Melissa Fahn and Linda Kerns, as well as Broadway stars Sean McDermott, Chad Kimball, Michael Arden, Matt Zarley and Jack Noseworthy.  The production was directed musically by Los Angeles Ovation award winner Gerald Sternbach.

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Stephen Schwartz honored Friday in Broadway Cabaret Festival

Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz was honored in a musical tribute Friday, Oct. 19 during the opening of the third annual Broadway Cabaret Festival at the Town Hall, which featured performances from a myriad of actors and actresses, according to an article posted Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Broadway World official Web site.

The show, titled “A Tribute to Stephen Schwartz,” was in honor of the four-time Grammy Award and three-time Academy Award winning  composer who is responsible for creating some of the most critically acclaimed musicals, including “Pippin,” “Godspell,” “The Magic Show” and “The Baker’s Wife,” and most recently “Wicked.”

The Broadway Cabaret Festival stretched through Sunday, Oct. 21, and featured “An Evening With Betty Buckley” and culminated with “Broadway Originals,” a show featuring more than 20 professional stars recreating songs that were used in original productions.

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Kristy Cates makes guest appearance at Halloween Masquerade Ball

Kristy Cates, who plays Elphaba in Chicago’s production of “Wicked,” will be making a guest appearance at New York’s Masquerade Ball as a special edition of The After Party on Oct. 31, according to an article published Friday, Oct. 19 on Broadway World’s official Web site.

The Masquerade Ball, now in its second year, will feature a myriad of Broadway stars, decked out in their most creative ghoulish costumes. Lisa Howard from Silence! The Musical, Justin Patterson from Young Frankenstein and Sal Piro, president of the Rocky Horror Show International Hall of Fame. Don’t miss out on this frighteningly fun event and don’t miss out on the chance to see “Wicked” live in a theatre near you. Check out Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com.

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Critics predict similar long run for ‘Jersey Boys’ as ‘Wicked’ in Chicago

“Jersey Boys,” playing at Chicago’s LaSalle Bank Theatre, has critics raving in much the same manor as the smash hit musical “Wicked” - which is still playing in the windy city and has set a new record for longest-running musical - and the prediction is that it is there to stay for a while  for months to come, according to an article published Oct. 18 on BroadwayWorld.com.

The production, directed by Des McAnuff with help from musical director Ron Melrose, has surpassed the quality of the Broadway show in both cast and crew, according to the Broadway World review. Telling the story of Frankie Valli, lead singer in the infamous and highly popular 1970s musical group the Four Seasons, this musical features five of the quartet’s No. 1 hits  and gets into the personal aspect of Valli’s life, including when Valli learns his daughter has died of a drug overdose and portrays how the musical group acted as Valli’s family in many respects when he was going through hard times.

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