‘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.

If you still haven’t seen “Wicked” - the story of Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch of the East) and how the two youngsters got to know each other at sorcery school, became friends and then had a falling out long before Dorothy and Toto dropped into the wonderful world of Oz - then what are you waiting? Secure a pair of Jersey Boys and Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com right here and right now and enjoy these two smash hits!

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‘Wicked Day’ to be celebrated at London’s West End

The record-breaking production of “Wicked” in London’s West End will hold its second ever Halloween Day on Oct. 28, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at London’s newest shopping venue, Cardinal Place,  located in the heart of Victoria, according to an article published Wednesday, Oct. 16 on Broadway World’s official Web site.

The event, which is free to the public, will feature Wicked-themed family events such as cast appearances, exhibits of some of the musical’s exclusive costumes and props, face painting, games and quizes, a fancy dress contest. Renditions of songs from the original musical will be performed by the Pimlico Specialist Music at Pimlico School and the “Distant Thunder Drum and Bulge Corps” marching band.

For those who haven’t been transported into the magical world of “Wicked,” this musical will take you on a journey through the lives and relationships of Glinda, the Good Witch of the East, and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and how they met as random assigned roommates in sorcery school. The unlikely friends started to discover they had a lot in common, including a similar love interest, and joined up to make the trip to Emerald City. But things started falling apart in the friendship long before Dorothy and Toto dropped into the wonderful world of Oz. Don’t miss a second of this spectacular production and make sure to get your Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com before it’s too late!

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Uggly Betty Nov. 1 episode to feature ‘Wicked’ scenes, stars

The premiere on Nov. 1 of the ABC comedy series “Ugly Betty” will be titled “Something Wicked this Way Comes” and will feature scenes filmed directly from performances of the musical at Los Angeles’ Pantages Theatre and will have guest appearances from Megan Hilty (Glinda, the Good Witch), Eden Espinosa (Elphaba, the Wicked Witch) and Kristofer Cusick (Fiyero), according to an article published Tuesday, Oct. 16 on Broadway World’s official Web site.
The episode will feature the show’s main characters, Betty and Henry, continuing their illicit romance and planing a secret date to see “Wicked” on Broadway. The plan goes awry when Daniel, thinking the tickets are for Betty and Gio, gives them directly to Gio (played by guest star Freddy Rodriguez) and he refuses to give them up. The episode airs on Nov. 1 at 8-9 p.m. eastern time.

For those who haven’t seen “Wicked” the story revolved around Glinda and Elphaba’s relationship long before Dorothy drops into the picture. Still looking to see this smash hit musical? Get Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com right here and right now!

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Schwartz’s Landmark rock musical ‘Godspell’ returns to Broadway

The Landmark rock musical, ‘Godspell,’ with music and lyrics written by famed composer Stephen Schwartz, is making a return to Broadway stages and is scheduled to begin performances during 2008 at the Shubert Theatre, marking the first run of this iconic musical since it’s initial debut more than 30 years ago, according to an article published Monday, Oct. 15 on the Broadway World official Web site. Schwartz, who is known for his stellar resume - including smash hit musical “Wicked,” as well as “Pippin” and “The Magic Show” - was recently honored by a tribute show that used musical pieces from “Godspell” as well as “Wicked” to show the depth and talent of Schwartz - a Academy and Grammy Award Winner and six-time Tony Award nominee.
“Godspell” is a story written by Carnegie Mellon University scholar John-Michael Tebelak, based on his experience at a Catholic Church during Easter Sunday. Relying heavily on improvisation and contemporary themes to illustrate parables, this production is based on The Gospel according to St. Matthew and features songs that have become staples on Broadway, such as “By My Side” and “Beautiful City.” Now that it has started up, the show looks to improve on its old reign - a whopping five years of sold-out off-Broadway performances followed directly by a little more than a year at Broadhurst Theatre, cashing in a total of 2,600 performances. Don’t miss this spectacular show. Get tickets for Godspell and for Schwartz’s other smash hit “Wicked” at Stubhub.com. Get all the best deals on Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com. Don’t miss either show!

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Stephen Schwartz to develop new musicals for Carnegie Mellon University

The award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz, whose most famous work is the smash hit musical “Wicked,” has announced that he will collaborate with The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama New Works Program to develop new musicals that will be selected from the program’s participants, according to a story published Oct. 12 by Broadway World.

The first musical selected for further development is “Alive at Ten,” a musical based on the true story of Pamela Smart and the teacher-student sex-scandal. The musical tells the tale of Kimberly “Kimmie” Sharp, an aspiring TV broadcaster who is stuck teaching at a high school. Her husband doesn’t want her to pursue her goals, but Kimmie will stop at nothing to make her dream come true - even if it means manipulation, seduction and eventually murder, according to the Broadway World overview. The script was developed by the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at New York’s Tisch School of the Arts and the workshop for the production will take place Oct. 15-20, culminating in a staged reading for invited guests at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

Although “Alive at Ten” will not be ready for public view for a while, “Wicked” is still showing at theaters in Los Angeles, Chicago and of course, on Broadway. Haven’t seen the show yet? Get Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com and check out all the latest deals!

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Tony-award winning choreographer Wayne Cilento sets to work on new musical

Tony-award-winning choreographer Wayne Cilento has set to work on a new Broadway endeavor. The musical production genius, who is responsible for the dance numbers in many famed pieces such as “Wicked” - for which he received a Tony award nomination - is now working on “Rockers on Broadway Salute Motown,” a benefit concert featuring world-renowned recording stars and Broadway performers, according to an article published Thursday, Oct. 11 on BroadwayWorld.com.

Rock and roll and radio personality legend Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow will star in the production, along with host Carolina Rhea (TV’s “The Biggest Loser”), as well as being directed and produced by Donnie Kehr (”Jersey Boys” and “The Who’s Tommy) and Cori Gardner (”Triumph of Love”). Performances from Darlene Love (”Hairspray”) and the “original pop princess” Deborah Gibson, as well as Tevin Campbell (”Haispray”) will also grace the production. Don’t miss out on this exciting evening - get tickets now! And if you haven’t seen the smash hit musical “Wicked,” you might also want to book your Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com.

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