ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL YOUR BROADWAY NEEDS
If you’ve ever had a difficult time deciding which Broadway show to see when visiting New York City or wondered which restaurant would be the best place for dinner prior to the show, the Broadway Ticket Center can help....
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‘PASSING STRANGE’ GETS BROADWAY ROCKING; Singer-Songwriter Stew Does It His Way
Having very little exposure to Broadway musicals may have helped Stew (real name: Mark Stewart) write his own....
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The People Who Get People Talking; Role of a Broadway Press Agent
Broadway is a battleground (of sorts). Within the relatively small theatre district in midtown Manhattan, dozens of different Broadway shows are engaged in constant competition for your attention and, ultimately, your dollars....
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'IN THE HEIGHTS' Spices Up Broadway
“I wanted to write the kind of show I would want to be in.” ...
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BROADWAY CARES / EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS IS APPEALING
Chances are you may have heard a “stage appeal” while seeing one of our shows. If not, you may encounter one in the future with the 08-09 Season right around the corner....
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Get Reacquainted with 'MY FAIR LADY'
Ever since Cameron Mackintosh and the National Theatre of Great Britain’s stunning new production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY had its United States premiere last fall, audiences and critics alike have been singing its praises. ...
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BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA 2008 TONY AWARDS SWEEPSTAKES
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Disney’s Thomas Schumacher Offers an Intro to Theater
When Thomas Schumacher speaks of theater, his passion is effusive and undeniable. And he’s always talking about it. Thankfully, for a young generation of theatergoers, he has gotten around to writing about it....
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A Look at What’s Opening on Broadway in 2008
Bringing the best of Broadway right to you is what we do best. And taking a look at what is opening in 2008 gives us a great idea of what may be coming your way. ...
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KEY BRAND ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA
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‘SWEENEY TODD’ SERVES UP MEAT PIES, CHILLS
Q&A with Stage Veteran Judy Kaye on Her Touring Role...
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DOCUMENTING THE ROAD TO BROADWAY
‘Show Business’ Director Dori Berinstein Captures a Year on Film...
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‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ OPENS IN THE BIG APPLE
Composer Alan Menken talks to Broadway Across America about the new stage show....
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HOW DO SHOWS MAKE IT TO BROADWAY?
It’s a long road and a long shot for most....
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'THE WEDDING SINGER' Brings Retro Back
The 1980s have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity lately, appearing everywhere from fashion to television shows to Rubik’s Cube contests....
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FINDING A PLACE TO PLAY; Theatre Availability On Broadway
Did you ever wonder how a Broadway show makes it into a Broadway theater?...
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Q&A With Bob Martin Of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
Bob Martin, who wrote the book for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and originated the Broadway role of
Man in Chair recently paused from new fatherhood to discuss the National Tour of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE which begins this month in Toronto.
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SECONDARY TICKETING
Do you know who you're dealing with?
Managing secondary ticketing used to be resolved by chasing away the person standing in front of the theatre with a handwritten cardboard sign selling two tickets. Not anymore....
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‘SPAMALOT’ FOR EVERYONE
Eric Idle Mines Monty Python for Laughs
King Arthur. The Knights of the Round Table. A Holy Grail. Then toss in a killer rabbit, flying cows and flatulent Frenchmen into the mix and you’ve got a Tony Award-winning Best Musical on your hands. ...
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'AVENUE Q' Co-Creator Jeff Marx on How the Show Came to Life
AVENUE Q, Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award-winner, recently launched a yearlong national tour. Filled with witty and unconventional songs, what makes this show unique is a cast cleverly comprised of people – and puppets....
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READY IN A PINCH
Swings & understudies ensure that the shows go on
While waiting for a show to begin, most of us spend those final moments before the curtain rises opening our programs to learn about the cast, but may be unaware of the vital function of "understudies" and "swings". ...
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Theater Critics Chris Jones, Jack Zink on the Roles They Play
Theater critics can play an important, if not crucial, voice in the Broadway community. A positive review is a highly-coveted marketing tool for new shows on Broadway and the road because it can create considerable buzz and boost sales. ...
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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
A Look at What Producers Do
We generally think of Broadway producers as the people who put up the money to develop a show. In reality, however, producers can also be integral multi-taskers throughout the entire creative process. ...
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Broadway 101 -- The Load-In Process for National Tours Explained
Long before the curtain rises on opening night, a lot of advance preparation and hard work has been invested behind-the-scenes. Loading in the set can be an intense, exhausting and complicated process for all involved....
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IT ALL GETS WORKED OUT HERE; The inside scoop on workshops & readings
After the words are written, but before rehearsals begin, an interesting chain of events take place in the pre-Broadway early stages of a show’s life: workshops and readings. You may have heard the terms, but what do they mean? ...
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Fans Will Flock To Broadway Flea Market
It all began with just two tables and earned $7,000. Since the first event in 1987, the Broadway Flea Market has raised over $7 million to fight AIDS and in 2006 alone the event raised over $500,000. ...
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BEHIND THE CAMERA: Broadway photographer Joan Marcus gets in focus
Whether it’s a new production destined for Broadway or a long-running show that has undergone cast changes, photographer Joan Marcus can usually be found in darkened theatres capturing the essence of a show through the lens of her camera....
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HOW THEY MADE IT TO THE STAGE
How touring Broadway productions are cast
The lights dim. The orchestra serenades the audience. The curtain rises and the actors appear on stage to create the magical experience of live theatre. Have you ever wondered how those particular actors ended up on that stage? ...
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APPLETON-HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PRIORITY OFFER
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ORLANDO SPAMALOT PRIORITY OFFER
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LOUISVILLE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA PRIORITY OFFER
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'HAIRSPRAY' GETS A NEW 'DO FOR THE BIG SCREEN
The summer movie blockbusters are in full swing with swash-buckling pirates, web-slinging heroes, cars that transform into robots and then there’s John Travolta in drag…....
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THE TONY VOTING PROCESS
How The Winners Are Picked
By now you probably know that SPRING AWAKENING won multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical for 2007 and the Tony for Best Play was bestowed upon THE COAST OF UTOPIA. What you may not have known is how those winners were determined. ...
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AND THE TONY GOES TO…
The 61st Annual Tony Award Winners
SPRING AWAKENING and THE COAST OF UTOPIA had a very good night on Sunday as they dominated the Tony awards and had much to celebrate. Click on the headline for a list of winners....
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Go Behind-the-Scenes with ROAD TO THE TONYS
Click here for a behind-the-scenes look at Tony events from the time the nominations are announced, right up to the big night on SUN June 10th. ...
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‘TWELVE ANGRY MEN’ MAKES A CASE FOR GOOD THEATRE
Jury room drama now on tour
When the Roundabout Theatre Company announced it would stage a Broadway production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Director Scott Ellis sensed that a new generation was ready for the lessons that lay within....
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AUSTIN SEASON TICKET HOLDER WINS ‘GREASE’ SWEEPSTAKES
Angelica Evans, a Season Ticket Holder from Austin, was the lucky winner of Broadway Across America’s GREASE sweepstakes. Angelica, her husband, Jon, and five-year-old son, Jackson, attended the final taping of the show last month in Los Angeles....
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AS SUMMER APPROACHES, WHERE DO SHOWS GO?
As we all prepare for our summer vacations, we think about beaches, family picnics and summer camps. But if you manage a national touring Broadway production, the break often means planning, storing and rehearsing. ...
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
Liza Lerner's history with Camelot
Liza Lerner knew through “osmosis” that she was meant to work in the theatre industry. She grew up absorbing theatrical talent as the daughter of a brilliant lyricist. ...
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Broadway Across America Interviews 'GREASE' Winners Max Crumm & Laura Osnes
Following weeks of auditioning in front of millions of viewers, Max Crumm and Laura Osnes were recently chosen to play the leads
Danny and
Sandy on the NBC reality show “GREASE: You're the One That I Want!”
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2007 Broadway Across America Tony Awards® Sweepstakes Official Rules
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TWO EXCITING NEW YORK EXCURSIONS
Broadway Across America Travel is now offering two New York weekend trips featuring the
Tony Awards and
Jersey Boys. Get your tickets before they are gone!
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CASTING BY CONSENSUS; Producer David Ian discusses ‘You’re the One That I Want’
Recently named the “Most Influential Person in U.K. Theatre,” David Ian’s career has involved practically every aspect of theatre; actor, producer & chairman of Global Theatre for Live Nation, the parent company of Broadway Across America....
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Exclusive GREASE Sweepstakes for Season Ticket Holders
Because you’re a valued Broadway Across America Season Ticket Holder, we’re giving you an exclusive opportunity to register-to-win tickets to one of the hottest shows of the season! ...
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Official Rules for the Broadway Across America GREASE Sweepstakes
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BROADWAY NOMINEES VIE FOR A GRAMMY
Annual awards show highlights best music
Nominations for the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards have been announced by The Recording Academy and five Broadway shows will be competing for the Best Musical Show Album award. ...
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You Could Win A Trip to the 2008 Tony Awards!
Click on the headline for details about the 2007 BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA TONY AWARDS SWEEPSTAKES. Grand prize: trip for 2 to New York City to attend the 2008 Tony Awards, including roundtrip airfare and 2-night hotel stay....
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Broadway Across America 2007 Administrative Sweepstakes
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‘ALTAR BOYZ’ RAISES LAUGHTER AND PRAISE-National Tour Now Crossing the Country
“David and Goliath,” the biblical story of a teenager facing the biggest competition of his life, is the analogy that ALTAR BOYZ Producer and Co-Creator Ken Davenport cites as the reason that audiences and critics alike are raving about his show. ...
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BOUND FOR BROADWAY
A sneak peek at some of the shows opening in 2007
The Great White Way will soon be abuzz with some brand new productions and revivals to cater to every taste. Here’s a brief look at what to expect: LEGALLY BLONDE, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE PIRATE QUEEN, THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING and more......
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Broadway Across America Congratulates CHICAGO on 10th Anniversary on Broadway
On November 19th, CHICAGO celebrated 10 years on Broadway to become the longest running revival of a musical still playing on Broadway. ...
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‘DOUBT’ IS GOING AROUND-Cherry Jones reprises Tony-winning role in National Tour
When John Patrick Shanley’s DOUBT opened on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre in March 2005, theatre critics everywhere hailed the dramatic play as a monumental achievement and offered near-universal praise for the writing, directing and acting....
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BROADWAY RETURNS TO ST. PETERSBURG
Live Nation will present national touring Broadway productions at the Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts beginning in 2007. Tickets for the 2007-08 season are now on sale....
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PLAYING FOR LAUGHS
Martin Short overcomes imagined adversity
By all appearances, he lives a charmed life. He’s insanely talented and versatile. He’s been happily married for more than 25 years and has three grown kids. He’s wealthy and well-known. He’s surrounded by celebrity friends. So why......
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‘A CHORUS LINE’ RETURNS TO BROADWAY
One Singular Sensation is back. Sixteen years after closing, the revival of A CHORUS LINE has returned to Broadway, officially opening October 5th at the Schoenfeld Theatre. ...
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PLACES EVERYONE!
'Broadway On Broadway' now in its 15th year
Over 50,000 spectators were expected to turn out in New York City’s Times Square on Sunday, September 10 for “Broadway on Broadway,” the theatre community’s annual season kick-off.
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‘LION KING’ TOUR CAST MEMBER COMPETES ON
“Today Throws a Wedding”
When NBC’s “Today” morning show recently began soliciting entries for its seventh annual “Today Throws a Wedding” contest, an opportunity presented itself for Disney's THE LION KING cast member Chaunteé Schuler and her fiancé Joshua Walker....
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‘PHANTOM’ OPENS IN LAS VEGAS
Shorter, stunning and spectacular
Las Vegas, the so-called “Entertainment Capital of the World,” has enthusiastically welcomed blockbuster shows and spectacle to its unique adult playground with open arms....
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AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Recipients of the 2006 Tony Award by category
On June 11th, the 2006 Tony Awards were handed out at Radio City Music Hall. Although no single show ran off with the lion’s share, THE HISTORY BOYS (6 awards), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (5 awards) and JERSEY BOYS (4 awards) were the big winners....
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT THE TONY AWARDS
Director Glenn Weiss calls the shots
Glenn Weiss has his work cut out for him. As director of the 2006 Tony Awards, as well as executive producer along with Ricky Kirshner, Weiss’ time leading up to this Sunday's event will be consumed by meetings, rehearsals and countless decisions. ...
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'PHANTOM' FINDS A SPECTACULAR HAUNT IN VEGAS; All-new production opens in June
Since it premiered in London 20 years ago, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA has gone on to play more than 65,000 performances in 20 countries and 119 cities. ...
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AND THE NOMINEES ARE...
The 2006 Tony Award nominations by category
When the 2006 Tony Awards get underway at Radio City Music Hall, only two attendees will know with certainty they won’t be leaving empty-handed. ...
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Wins 7 Drama Desk Awards, Including Best Musical
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE won seven awards, including Best Musical at the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards, presented May 21st. For a complete list of winners,
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PROGRAMMING 101 - How touring shows are chosen and where they’ll play
When asked, many people will name spring as their favorite season. Snow melts, trees bud, flowers bloom and the sun shines. What could be better?...
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