Hollywood and Broadway stars are teaming up on Monday, May 17th to celebrate the resilience of the young people experiencing homelessness at Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness.
In a special virtual concert sponsored by Kia, titled Night of Covenant House Stars, powerhouse performers from Hollywood to Broadway are uniting to sing and share a message of inspiration.
The concert will be co-hosted by six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and CBS “60 Minutes” Correspondent John Dickerson, both members of the Covenant House Board of Directors. The theme of the gala is, ‘Stand Up, Stand Strong,’ and will recognize and celebrate the resilience of young people experiencing homelessness and the heroism of frontline staff working 24/7 to keep them safe during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Night of Covenant House Stars will be streamed on CovenantHouse.org, Amazon Prime Video, Broadway On Demand,...
In a special virtual concert sponsored by Kia, titled Night of Covenant House Stars, powerhouse performers from Hollywood to Broadway are uniting to sing and share a message of inspiration.
The concert will be co-hosted by six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and CBS “60 Minutes” Correspondent John Dickerson, both members of the Covenant House Board of Directors. The theme of the gala is, ‘Stand Up, Stand Strong,’ and will recognize and celebrate the resilience of young people experiencing homelessness and the heroism of frontline staff working 24/7 to keep them safe during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Night of Covenant House Stars will be streamed on CovenantHouse.org, Amazon Prime Video, Broadway On Demand,...
- 5/10/2021
- Look to the Stars
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that Garcelle Beauvais, Aloe Blacc, Bryan Cranston, Adam Devine, Fat Joe, Liz Gillies, Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, DJ Khaled, Daniel Levy, Loni Love, Leslie Mann, Robin Thicke, Gabrielle Union Wade and John David Washington have been added to The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon.
The two-hour special, hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, will stream Live on October 24 from 8-10pm Et reaching an audience of over 100 million on the Lol Network platforms including YouTube, Pluto, and more to be announced.
These celebrities join the already star-studded lineup including previously announced participants: Jack Black, Usain Bolt, Josh Gad, Michael B. Jordan, Jillian Mercado.
The Director of The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon, Jonathan Krisel, Caviar, said “Reimagining a major cultural television program that generations still remember, is very exciting, especially at a time when we all need some joy and hope. Bringing...
The two-hour special, hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, will stream Live on October 24 from 8-10pm Et reaching an audience of over 100 million on the Lol Network platforms including YouTube, Pluto, and more to be announced.
These celebrities join the already star-studded lineup including previously announced participants: Jack Black, Usain Bolt, Josh Gad, Michael B. Jordan, Jillian Mercado.
The Director of The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon, Jonathan Krisel, Caviar, said “Reimagining a major cultural television program that generations still remember, is very exciting, especially at a time when we all need some joy and hope. Bringing...
- 10/13/2020
- Look to the Stars
Hollywood stars and Broadway veterans are teaming up on May 18th to celebrate Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness.
In a special virtual concert, titled A Night of Covenant House Stars, more than 50 powerhouse performers are uniting to sing and share a message of inspiration for young people.
The concert will by co-hosted by 6-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (CBS’ The Good Fight) and CBS 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson, both members of the Covenant House Board of Directors. A Night of Covenant House Stars will feature performances and appearances by Jon Bon Jovi, Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Rachel Brosnahan, Stephen Colbert, Martin Short, Dolly Parton, Dionne Warwick, Stephanie J. Block, Tony Shalhoub, Charlie Day, Chris O’Dowd, Zachary Levi, Zack Quinto, Robin Thicke, Deborah Cox, Quentin Earl Darrington, Ariana DeBose, Darius de Haas, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Eden Espinosa, Jordan Fisher,...
In a special virtual concert, titled A Night of Covenant House Stars, more than 50 powerhouse performers are uniting to sing and share a message of inspiration for young people.
The concert will by co-hosted by 6-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (CBS’ The Good Fight) and CBS 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson, both members of the Covenant House Board of Directors. A Night of Covenant House Stars will feature performances and appearances by Jon Bon Jovi, Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Rachel Brosnahan, Stephen Colbert, Martin Short, Dolly Parton, Dionne Warwick, Stephanie J. Block, Tony Shalhoub, Charlie Day, Chris O’Dowd, Zachary Levi, Zack Quinto, Robin Thicke, Deborah Cox, Quentin Earl Darrington, Ariana DeBose, Darius de Haas, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Eden Espinosa, Jordan Fisher,...
- 5/15/2020
- Look to the Stars
On the day her new Off Broadway production Between the Lines was set to open, producer Daryl Roth has announced the musical based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer will instead make its debut in Spring 2021.
Most of the planned cast will stay on board for the pandemic-postponed production, including Arielle Jacobs, Morgan Siobhan Green (Be More Chill), Vicki Lewis, Will Burton, Jerusha Cavazos (The Prom), Pierre Marais (Aladdin), John Rapson (Les Misérables), Carrie St. Louis, and Julia Murney (Wicked). Due to scheduling conflicts, Jason Gotay, previously announced as Prince Oliver, will cede the throne to Jake David Smith.
Directed by Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Paul McGill, Between the Lines features a book by Timothy Allen McDonald and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson.
Between the Lines follows Delilah, an outsider...
Most of the planned cast will stay on board for the pandemic-postponed production, including Arielle Jacobs, Morgan Siobhan Green (Be More Chill), Vicki Lewis, Will Burton, Jerusha Cavazos (The Prom), Pierre Marais (Aladdin), John Rapson (Les Misérables), Carrie St. Louis, and Julia Murney (Wicked). Due to scheduling conflicts, Jason Gotay, previously announced as Prince Oliver, will cede the throne to Jake David Smith.
Directed by Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Paul McGill, Between the Lines features a book by Timothy Allen McDonald and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson.
Between the Lines follows Delilah, an outsider...
- 5/7/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
A virtual concert event to benefit the Covenant House charity for homeless and trafficked youth has lined up a 50-plus roster of stars to perform or appear for the May 18 fundraiser, including Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Jon Bon Jovi, Rachel Brosnahan, Stephen Colbert, Martin Short, Dolly Parton, Dionne Warwick, Stephanie J. Block, Tony Shalhoub, Charlie Day, Chris O’Dowd, Zachary Levi and Zachary Quinto.
A Night of Covenant House Stars, to be held Monday, May 18 at 8 p.m Et on the Broadway on Demand streaming platform, will be co-hosted by six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson, both members of the Covenant House Board of Directors.
The event is designed to support Covenant House, the international, mostly privately funded charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness, and the front-line staff working during the Covid-19 crisis.
“This virus does not get the last word,...
A Night of Covenant House Stars, to be held Monday, May 18 at 8 p.m Et on the Broadway on Demand streaming platform, will be co-hosted by six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson, both members of the Covenant House Board of Directors.
The event is designed to support Covenant House, the international, mostly privately funded charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness, and the front-line staff working during the Covid-19 crisis.
“This virus does not get the last word,...
- 5/6/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
President Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions Thomas Schumacher Caissie Levy Frozen on Broadway Nicholas Christopher Hamilton on Broadway Jennifer Locke Hamilton national tour creatorExecutive Producer Tim Federle, Olivia Rodrigo, and Joshua Bassett High School Musical The Musical The Series on Disney Luca Padovan and Isabella Russo School of Rock Jeff Calhoun Newsies, Between The Lines Rob Rokicki The Lighting Thief The Percy Jackson Musical and Lotte Wakeham Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical are some of the stars and creatives confirmed for the 2020 iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival Atlanta Jtf.
- 1/2/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Performances kicked off last night for the new musical Last Days Of Summer, presented by George Street Playhouse and directed by Jeff Calhoun Newsies, Grease, Big River. Opening Night is October 25th. Last Days Of Summer features book lyrics by Steve Kluger based on his best-selling novel and music by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland Little Women. Get a first look at cast members Teal Wicks and Bobby Conte Thorntonand more in action...
- 10/25/2019
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
A musical adaptation of Between the Lines, the best-selling novel by mega-selling author Jodi Picoult and daughter Samantha Van Leer, is heading for Off Broadway. Producer Daryl Roth announced today that the new musical will begin performances on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 with an official opening in May 2020 at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage.
Directing will be Jeff Calhoun, a two-time Tony nominee best known for Newsies, Grey Gardens and a slew of other Broadway productions. Lorin Latarro (Waitress) will choreograph.
Between the Lines, featuring a book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach) and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson (Disney Animation’s Olaf’s Frozen Adventure), made its world premiere in a well-received 2017 engagement at Kansas City Rep. A sold-out concert version was presented at New York’s 92nd Street Y last year.
“At the heart of good theatre is a story worth telling,...
Directing will be Jeff Calhoun, a two-time Tony nominee best known for Newsies, Grey Gardens and a slew of other Broadway productions. Lorin Latarro (Waitress) will choreograph.
Between the Lines, featuring a book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach) and music & lyrics by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson (Disney Animation’s Olaf’s Frozen Adventure), made its world premiere in a well-received 2017 engagement at Kansas City Rep. A sold-out concert version was presented at New York’s 92nd Street Y last year.
“At the heart of good theatre is a story worth telling,...
- 9/23/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago – Moving from writing plays for the stage to writing for film may seem like a natural transition. But at the roots in each of these separate storytelling forms there are different ways of formulating the connection between dialogue and visuals. Alice Austen made this transition when she wrote – with director Kirill Mikhanovsky – the story and screenplay for “Give Me Liberty.”
Drive, He Said: Inside the Med Van in ‘Give Me Liberty’
Photo credit: Music Box Films
“Give Me Liberty” involves medical transport driver Vic (Chris Galust), who is perpetually late for his mostly handicapped clients, but it’s not his fault. Roads are closed for a protest, and no one else can shuttle his Russian grandfather and émigré friends to a funeral. The new route uproots his scheduled clients, particularly Tracy (Lauren “Lolo” Spencer in a breakout performance), a vibrant young woman with Als. As the day goes from hectic to off-the-rails,...
Drive, He Said: Inside the Med Van in ‘Give Me Liberty’
Photo credit: Music Box Films
“Give Me Liberty” involves medical transport driver Vic (Chris Galust), who is perpetually late for his mostly handicapped clients, but it’s not his fault. Roads are closed for a protest, and no one else can shuttle his Russian grandfather and émigré friends to a funeral. The new route uproots his scheduled clients, particularly Tracy (Lauren “Lolo” Spencer in a breakout performance), a vibrant young woman with Als. As the day goes from hectic to off-the-rails,...
- 9/19/2019
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Last Days of Summeraa new musical based on the best-selling novel by Steve Klugerawill kick off the landmark 201920 season at George Street Playhouse. This highly anticipated production, directed by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun Newsies on Broadway, will star Teal Wicks, following her performance as Lady Cher in Broadway's The Cher Show, and Bobby Conte Thornton, known for A Bronx Tale on Broadway.
- 8/23/2019
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Manhattan Concert Productions' Broadway Series will return with the critically acclaimed musical The Scarlet Pimpernel The show will be performed one night only at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center on February 18, 2019 at 800 pm. Jeff Calhoun Stage Director and Jason Howland Music Director will lead this concert performance of The Scarlet Pimpernel featuring a chorus of over 200 singers from across the United States, a stunning professional cast and creative team, and the outstanding New York City Chamber Orchestra.
- 6/27/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
We're gonna whomp, and stomp, and whoop it up all night with the legendary directorchoreographer Jeff Calhoun. From his days as a hoofer in Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, My One And Only, and The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas film, to helming the Broadway revivals of Grease, Deaf West's Big River, Jekyll And Hyde and the original Broadway companies of Brooklyn, Bonnie And Clyde, and Newsies, Jeff tells all to Rob and Kevin.
- 2/12/2018
- by Behind the Curtain
- BroadwayWorld.com
Kansas City Repertory Theatre will open its 201718 season with Between The Lines, a new musical based on the best-selling book by New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha Van Leer that features music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, book by Timothy Allen McDonald and be directed by Tony Award-nominated director Jeff Calhoun.
- 8/27/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The world will know, indeed! Disney’s “Newsies,” which bowed on Broadway in 2012 and two Tony Awards along the way, is casting multi-talents for principal and ensemble roles to “carry the banner” in its West Coast premiere! Children’s Musical Theater San Jose will present the tuner, based on the 1992 film of the same name. The team will hold by-appointment auditions for nonunion performers Aug. 1 and 8 in San Jose, California, where the show will run Dec. 1–10. A male actor aged 16–30 is sought for the spry leading role of Jack, while a female actor aged 16–35 is needed to play the female lead, Katherine. Additionally, casting is underway for male performers ages 16–35 who are highly skilled dancers to round out the team of Newsies, and male and female performers ages 18–70 are sought for ensemble tracks, as well. Finally, a male and female actor are needed for the supporting roles of Davey and Medda,...
- 7/12/2017
- backstage.com
Fathom Events’ Highest Grossing Broadway Musical Event Stars Members of Original Cast, Including Tony Award-Nominee Jeremy Jordan
Due to an immensely successful and record-breaking cinematic debut, “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” returns to movie theaters nationwide for a two-day encore presentation. Captured live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre early last year, the event features Jeremy Jordan, who currently stars in the television series “Supergirl,” reprising the role he created as “Jack Kelly.”
Fathom Events partners with Disney Theatrical Productions to bring this spectacular stage show back to the big screen on Saturday, August 5 at 12:55 p.m. and Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. (all local times), including special behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and creators.
Tickets for “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to...
Due to an immensely successful and record-breaking cinematic debut, “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” returns to movie theaters nationwide for a two-day encore presentation. Captured live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre early last year, the event features Jeremy Jordan, who currently stars in the television series “Supergirl,” reprising the role he created as “Jack Kelly.”
Fathom Events partners with Disney Theatrical Productions to bring this spectacular stage show back to the big screen on Saturday, August 5 at 12:55 p.m. and Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. (all local times), including special behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and creators.
Tickets for “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to...
- 6/15/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Disney’s 2012 Tony-winning Broadway musical Newsies makes its debut on the big screen this week, playing in movie theaters nationwide for three days beginning Thursday as part of a new partnership between Fathom Events and Disney Theatrical Productions.
It’s an unexpected move for the cult favorite, which had a long journey to success.
Newsies was primed to be the High School Musical hit of 1992 — with a cast of singing and dancing teens (including a young Christian Bale), a score by composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyricist Jack Feldman, and future HSM director Kenny Ortega at the helm.
It’s an unexpected move for the cult favorite, which had a long journey to success.
Newsies was primed to be the High School Musical hit of 1992 — with a cast of singing and dancing teens (including a young Christian Bale), a score by composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyricist Jack Feldman, and future HSM director Kenny Ortega at the helm.
- 2/13/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Disney’s high-flying hit musical Newsies is back — and this time, it’s headed to the big screen!
The 2011 Tony-winning show — itself an adaptation of the 1992 cult-classic film — has been filmed live, and will air in movie theaters nationwide for three days this February as part of a new partnership between Fathom Events and Disney Theatrical Productions.
People has the exclusive first look at the trailer, which features Jeremy Jordan (The CW’s Supergirl) reprising his Tony-nominated role as newsboy leader Jack Kelly alongside three of his other fellow original cast members returning to their parts: Kara Lindsay (Katherine), Ben Fankhauser...
The 2011 Tony-winning show — itself an adaptation of the 1992 cult-classic film — has been filmed live, and will air in movie theaters nationwide for three days this February as part of a new partnership between Fathom Events and Disney Theatrical Productions.
People has the exclusive first look at the trailer, which features Jeremy Jordan (The CW’s Supergirl) reprising his Tony-nominated role as newsboy leader Jack Kelly alongside three of his other fellow original cast members returning to their parts: Kara Lindsay (Katherine), Ben Fankhauser...
- 12/5/2016
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Maurice Hines Tappin' Thru Life is a swinging, song and dance musical that celebrates the astonishing showmanship of one of the last great tap dancers of a by-gone era still working today and whose collaborators were a jaw-dropping, who's who of theatre, music, film and television. Co-starring the fierce tap dancing Manzari brothers and the all female vivacious Diva Jazz Orchestra, the show is directed by Jeff Calhoun Newsies, Deaf West's Big River, Grease. Performances begin tonight, December 23rd at New World Stages 340 W. 50th Street, and opening night is Monday, January 11th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Hines in action below...
- 12/23/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
After a run of about 15 minutes, Duck Commander Musical has announced a quick closing at the Rio in Las Vegas. Based on Willie and Korie Robertson’s 2012 book about the Louisiana family and the franchise built on its A&E Network series Duck Dynasty, the bio-revue was the brainchild of Broadway’s Dodger Productions (Jersey Boys) and was staged by Jeff Calhoun (Newsies). The show’s book is by Asa Somers, and the score, by Steven Morris, Robert Morris and Joe Shane, ranges…...
- 5/4/2015
- Deadline TV
Duck Dynasty: The Musical is officially theater-bound! Considering Broadway is pretty gay -- or at least, gay-friendly -- and considering what duck patriarch Phil Robertson has said in the past about homosexuality leading to bestiality, it may seem like an odd fit.
Until you find out it’s actually a Vegas musical. That makes more sense.
The Duck Commander Musical is a “modern-day Beverly Hillbillies story” about a “backwoods family” that strikes it rich. Don’t expect a satire or tell-all either, the Roberston family had script and casting approval.
Watch: Which Duck Dynasty star wants to be on Dancing With the Stars?!
Producer Michael David, whose credits include Jersey Boys, told The New York Times, “The show will end up challenging the views and assumptions of people across the political spectrum, more than most theater does.”
It’s being staged by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies) and is based on Willie and Korie Robertson’s 2012 book...
Until you find out it’s actually a Vegas musical. That makes more sense.
The Duck Commander Musical is a “modern-day Beverly Hillbillies story” about a “backwoods family” that strikes it rich. Don’t expect a satire or tell-all either, the Roberston family had script and casting approval.
Watch: Which Duck Dynasty star wants to be on Dancing With the Stars?!
Producer Michael David, whose credits include Jersey Boys, told The New York Times, “The show will end up challenging the views and assumptions of people across the political spectrum, more than most theater does.”
It’s being staged by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies) and is based on Willie and Korie Robertson’s 2012 book...
- 3/19/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
The Ford's Theatre Society 2014-2015 season continues with the musical Freedom's Song Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, directed by Jeff Calhoun, March 13 through May 20, 2015, at the historic Ford's Theatre 511 Tenth Street Nw, Washington, D.C.. A new adaptation of the Broadway musical The Civil War, Freedom's Song features the words of Abraham Lincoln and music inspired by the letters of those who lived through the Civil War. The production is part of Ford's 150 Remembering the Lincoln Assassination, a series of events marking the 150 years since Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre.Below go inside rehearsal with Kevin McAllister and Gregory Maheu as they perform 'Father, How Long' and 'Northbound Train.'...
- 3/11/2015
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Here's something to quack up about: Duck Dynasty could become a big Las Vegas show. The Robertson Family, the stars of A&E's hit series Duck Dynasty, are in talks to create a musical for the Rio Hotel and Casino, People confirms. The plan is to stage a 90-minute show called The Duck Commander Family Musical, which would be based on the book, The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family and Ducks Built a Dynasty, by Willie and Korie Robertson. The hope is to raise the curtain on the semi-autobiographical show in February. There will be lyrics and tunes from Robert Morris,...
- 11/14/2014
- by Lynette Rice, @lynetterice
- PEOPLE.com
Because, clearly, what the world needed was more Duck Dynasty and what Duck Dynasty needed was more show-stopping musical numbers, a Duck Dynasty musical is in the works. The New York Times reports that a 90-minute show titled The Duck Commander Family Musical with actors in the roles of the Robertson family has plans to open in Las Vegas. Though it sounds like a cross between Waiting for Guffman's Red, White and Blaine and, as Frank Rich pointed out on Twitter, something out of a Mel Brooks movie, the show actually has some Broadway pedigree, with Jersey Boys producer Michael David developing it.
- 11/13/2014
- by Esther Zuckerman
- EW.com - PopWatch
Just last night, the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Newsies bowed for the last time at the Nederlander Theatre. Newsies featured a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies was directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his work. Newsies enjoyed almost two and a half years on Broadway. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the big night below...
- 8/25/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Newsies took their excited final bows at the Nederlander Theatre today to uproarious applause from a packed audience. Newsies featured a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies was directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his work. Newsies enjoyed almost two and a half years on Broadway.
- 8/25/2014
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Covenant House has announced the Second Annual Sleep Out Broadway Edition on Sunday, August 17, 2014, where members of the Broadway community will spend the night sleeping on the streets outside the Covenant House to raise much needed funds for homeless youth. The Executive Committee Members of Covenant House's Sleep Out Broadway Edition is made up of Stephanie J. Block, Jeff Calhoun, Capathia Jenkins, Denis O'Hare, Tom Schumacher and Keala Settle.
- 7/10/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This Just In Intended initially for a limited run, and turning into a 2 year hit, Newsies, featuring a score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, will play its final performance at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre onS unday, August 24, 2014 prior to launching its national tour in October. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies is directed by Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
- 6/22/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Ford's Theatre 2013-2014 season continues with the musical Violet, directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun Broadway's Newsies, now through February 23, 2014. Violet features a dynamic score of bluegrass, gospel, country and rock music by four-time Tony Award-nominated composerJeanine Tesori the recent Fun Home Broadway's Caroline, or ChangeThoroughly Modern Millie Shrek the Musical. The Ford's production stars a first-class Washington cast led by Erin Driscoll in the title role. Check out a first look at the cast in action below...
- 1/28/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun Broadway's Newsies and Grey Gardens, Hines, who started performing at five years old, brings the history of American tap to life and pays tribute to his brother Gregory and the singers who inspired him, from Frank SinatratoLena Horne. A co-production with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff and Cleveland Play House, Maurice Hinesis Tappin' Thru Life runs now through December 29, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater. Watch a preview of Hines in action below...
- 12/10/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Scroll down for photos from the opening night reception, featuring Maurice Hines, cast members and brothers John amp Leo Manzari and Max amp Sam Heimowitz, director Jeff Calhoun, Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith, Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton...
- 11/22/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun Broadway's Newsies and Grey Gardens, Hines, who started performing at five years old, brings the history of American tap to life and pays tribute to his brother Gregory and the singers who inspired him, from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne. A co-production with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff and Cleveland Play House, Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life runs tonight, November 15-December 29, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater.
- 11/15/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice HinesBroadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun Broadway's Newsies and Grey Gardens, Hines, who started performing at five years old, brings the history of American tap to life and pays tribute to his brother Gregory and the singers who inspired him, from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne. A co-production with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff and Cleveland Play House, Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life runs November 15-December 29, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater. Check out the photos below...
- 11/14/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Tony-winning Broadway musical, adapted from the 1992 Christian Bale movie, will launch its North American tour in October 2014, officially opening in Philadelphia.
New York -- Extra! Extra! Disney's Broadway musical Newsies, about a bunch of scrappy young newspaper boys who take on the powerful publishing giants of 1899 New York for a fair deal, will kick off a North American tour in October next year.
The road company will begin performances in Schenectady, N.Y., and Waterbury, Conn., before the tour's official opening in Philadelphia. Dates in 25 cities over 43 weeks have been scheduled during the 2014-15 season, including stops at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco and the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
Story: Disney's 'Newsies' Recoups in Record Time
“The enthusiasm from North American...
New York -- Extra! Extra! Disney's Broadway musical Newsies, about a bunch of scrappy young newspaper boys who take on the powerful publishing giants of 1899 New York for a fair deal, will kick off a North American tour in October next year.
The road company will begin performances in Schenectady, N.Y., and Waterbury, Conn., before the tour's official opening in Philadelphia. Dates in 25 cities over 43 weeks have been scheduled during the 2014-15 season, including stops at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco and the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
Story: Disney's 'Newsies' Recoups in Record Time
“The enthusiasm from North American...
- 11/13/2013
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun Broadway's Newsies and Grey Gardens, Hines, who started performing at five years old, brings the history of American tap to life and pays tribute to his brother Gregory and the singers who inspired him, from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne. A co-production with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff and Cleveland Play House, Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life runs November 15-December 29, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater.
- 10/21/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Welcome to Bww's exclusive talk show, Backstage With Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, the creative masterminds behind Newsies, director Jeff Calhoun and choreographer Christopher Gattelli, chat about giving the show life on stage, their past and future projects and so much more Click below to check out the full interview...
- 10/5/2013
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
At the top of “Newsies,” a weary Jack Kelly laments his New York life, and his faithful friend Crutchie argues, “But everyone wants to come to New York!” While Kelly may not agree—at least initially—70 actors flocked to the Big Apple last week, gunning for their shot to be in the show. “We’ve sort of exhausted our resources here in New York, so we have to go outside the city,” said director Jeff Calhoun. “The bar has been set so high with the caliber of boys we had the first time that we have to maintain that degree of excellence. It’s not just looking for people that are ready to open on Broadway today, but it’s also helping groom the people for the future.” The auditions at Pearl Studios July 10 were the culmination of a nine-city tour in search of the next members of the “Newsies...
- 7/17/2013
- backstage.com
Extending this season's hot streak of productions that make bold artistic statements, Asolo Repertory Theatre will present Noah Racey's Pulse. A song and dance celebration that harkens back to the golden age of hoofing, Pulse is written, conceived, and choreographed by Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey in collaboration with Broadway director and two-time Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun. Pulse opens tonight, May 23 with an 8 p.m. curtain. The show runs through June 16, 2013 in Asolo Rep's Mertz Theatre located in The Fsu Center for the Performing Arts.
- 5/23/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Extending this season's hot streak of productions that make bold artistic statements, Asolo Repertory Theatre presents Noah Racey's Pulse. A song and dance celebration that harkens back to the golden age of hoofing, Pulse is written, conceived, and choreographed by Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey in collaboration with Broadway director and two-time Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun. Pulse opens on Thursday, May 23 with an 8 p.m. curtain. Opening night will be preceded by two preview performances on Tuesday, May 21 at 730 p.m. and May 22 at 8 p.m. The show runs through June 16, 2013 in Asolo Rep's Mertz Theatre located in The Fsu Center for the Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at rehearsals below.
- 5/9/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Extending this season's hot streak of productions that make bold artistic statements, Asolo Repertory Theatre will present Noah Racey's Pulse. A song and dance celebration that harkens back to the golden age of hoofing, Pulse is written, conceived, and choreographed by Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey in collaboration with Broadway director and two-time Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun. Pulse opens on Thursday, May 23 with an 8 p.m. curtain. Opening night will be preceded by two preview performances on Tuesday, May 21 at 730 p.m. and May 22 at 8 p.m. The show runs through June 16, 2013 in Asolo Rep's Mertz Theatre located in The Fsu Center for the Performing Arts.
- 5/7/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Extending this season's hot streak of productions that make bold artistic statements, Asolo Repertory Theatre will present Noah Racey's Pulse. A song and dance celebration that harkens back to the golden age of hoofing, Pulse is written, conceived, and choreographed by Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey in collaboration with Broadway director and two-time Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun. Pulse opens on Thursday, May 23 with an 8 p.m. curtain. Opening night will be preceded by two preview performances on Tuesday, May 21 at 730 p.m. and May 22 at 8 p.m. The show runs through June 16, 2013 in Asolo Rep's Mertz Theatre located in The Fsu Center for the Performing Arts.
- 5/6/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies is directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his work. The show just celebrated one year on Broadway and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below...
- 3/28/2013
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway stars Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott will appear in a special one night only benefit production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World tonight, March 11 at 7Pm at Xl Cabaret 512 West 42nd St. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun, a portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Performing Arts Project.
- 3/11/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway stars Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott will appear in a special one night only benefit production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World tonight, March 11 at 7Pm at Xl Cabaret 512 West 42nd St. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun, a portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Performing Arts Project.
- 3/11/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Due to popular demand, the one night only performance of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World will add a second performance at 930Pm on Monday, March 11 at Xl Cabaret 512 West 42nd St. The evening, directed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun, will star Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott.Check out a behind the scenes video below...
- 2/22/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway stars Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott will appear in a special one night only benefit production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World on Monday, March 11 at 7Pm at Xl Cabaret 512 West 42nd St. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun, a portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Performing Arts Project.Check out a just-released trailer for the concert below...
- 2/11/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway stars Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott will appear in a special one night only benefit production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World on Monday, March 11 at 7Pm at Xl Cabaret 512 West 42nd St. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun, a portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Performing Arts Project.
- 2/5/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway stars Nick Adams, Ashley Brown, Jessica Rush and Michael James Scott will appear in a special one night only benefit production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World on Monday, March 11 at 7Pm at Xl Cabaret 512 West 42nd St. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun, a portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to The Performing Arts Project.
- 2/5/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Oscar and Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken, director Jeff Calhoun and producer Thomas Schumacher will join Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Mike Faist, stars of the Tony award-winning Broadway musical, Newsies, for a special presentation to 4,000 students and teachers representing 82 groups from 23 states at the 2013 Junior Theater Festival, it was announced today by Theater of the Stars President Nick Manos and Timothy Allen McDonald, founding Chairman of iTheatrics. The Junior Theater Festival is being held January 18, 19 and 20 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.
- 1/7/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Last night, eight-time Grammy Award winner and 2009 Tony Award nominee Dolly Parton, attended a performance of Newsies, the Tony Award winning new American musical, and visited with the cast backstage afterwards. Parton attended with the shows director, Jeff Calhoun. Calhoun first worked with Parton when he was cast as a dancer in the 1982 film version of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and recently directed both the Us and UK tours of her Broadway musical 9 to 5.
- 11/29/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Last night, eight-time Grammy Award winner and 2009 Tony Award nominee Dolly Parton, attended a performance of Newsies, the Tony Award winning new American musical, and visited with the cast backstage afterwards. Parton attended with the shows director, Jeff Calhoun. Calhoun first worked with Parton when he was cast as a dancer in the 1982 film version of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and recently directed both the Us and UK tours of her Broadway musical 9 to 5. Check out photos of Parton with the cast below...
- 11/29/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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