This week in the theatre

Here's a glimpse at this week's top theatre news:


.The long running revival "South Pacififc" closed on sunday August 22
.Tony award actress Katie Finneran will depart "Promises,Promises" in October, she has just announced her pregnancy
."Sondheim On Sondheim" might transfer to the West End
."Sister Act" will begin previews on broadway in March 
."La Cage" welcomed new cast members Allyce Beasley and Matt Anctil on wednesday August 24
.Bernadette Peters will star as Sally Durant Plummer in the Kennedy Center production of Follies-additonal casting to be confirmed soon
.Sondheim's new book cover was revealed
.(a bit old news)Fela will close in September
.Sheridan Smith extended in "Legally Blonde" in the West End


Thats this weeks top theatre newa

Profile of the Week 8/27-John Lloyd Young

This week's profile is of the Tony Aawrd winning actor John Lloyd Young. He is widely known for his Tony winning performance as Frankie Valli in the musical "Jersey Boys."
Lloyd Young born John Lloyd Mills Young,was born in Sacremento. After graduating from high school he spent a year in Venezuela as an exchange student. He went on to graduate with honors from Brown University. He apent his junior year of college in Spain studying as World and Art History as well as the Spanish Language and it's literature.
After graduating from college Lloyd Young worked his way up the ladder in the theatre. Like many actors he started out in acting in many off-broadway and regional productions including the role of "Mortiz" in Douglas Langworthy's translation of Frank Wedekind's play "Spring Awakening."
Mr.Young's big break came when he headlined the musical "Jersey Boys" on the broadway as Frankie Valli,the musical about the Four Seasons. Mr.Young actually tried out for the role in it's pre-broadway run and didn't get it. Lloyd Young's portrayl of music icon Frankie Valli was recieved with great critcal priase. His performanc garnered him with Tony,Drama Desk,Theatre World and Outer Circle awards as well as a Drama League award nomination for performer of the year. The cast album went on to win a Grammy for Best Show Album.
After he concluded his run in "Jersey Boys" Mr.Young went on to star as Marius in the Hollywood Bowl production of "Les Miserables."Lloyd Young now resides in Los Angeles and has starred in the upcoming film "Oh Vey, My Son Is Gay." He also appeared on the tv show "Glee" as woodshop teacher Henri St.Pierre. He was the first guest star on the show. Lloyd Young also has a single on iTunes titled "Love Believes." He is an active participant in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,AIDS Project Los Angeles and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

This week in the theatre

A glimpse on this week's top theatre news:


. High School Musical Star Corbin Bleu played his final performance in "In The Heights" on August 17
.The full cast for the much anticipated musical "Spiderman:Turn Off The Dark" was announced
.The current broadway revival of "South Pacific" aired live on PBS this Wendnesday
.American Idol winner Jordin Sparks began performances as Nina in her limited run in "In The Heights" on August 19
.Kristin Chenoweth extened her run in "Promises.Promiese"she and Sean Hayes will play their final perfromance on December 26
.full casting was announced for the "Rock Of Ages"tour
.full cast announced for the pre-broadway run of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert"
.the last member of the original quartet, Jerry Lee Lewis will perform in "The Million Dollar Quartet" for one performance in september
.American Idol runner-up Justin Guarini joins "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown"
.David Mamet's play "Race" closed on August 21
.the london revival of "Deathtrap" began performances on August 21


     


That's this weeks top theatre news!

Profile of the Week 8/20-Barbra Streissand

For the first of my weekly profiles I thought, that what better way to start these weekly profiles than with an iconic person in the theatre. Barbra Streisand is an icon when it comes to the theatre de her phenomial performance as Fanny Brice in "Funny Girl."
Barbra was born into a jewish family and was often teased about her nose. Her stepfather even told her that she was too ugly for ice crean when she was a little girl. As she grew older Barbra was told that if she wanted to make it in hollywood she had to have "the look" which required her to get a nose job. Thankfully, she refused to go under the knife. 
Barbra's big break came when she was cast as Fanny Brice in the musical "Funny Girl" whcih is based off Fanny's love affair with Nicky Arnstein. She was nominated for the Tony but lost to Carol Channing for "Hello,Dolly"(Barbra went on to play Carol Channing's role in the movie version of the musical)  She went on to play the role of Fanny in the movie adaptation winning her an Oscar. She went on to do several other films. She returned to movies in 2004 playing Ben Stiller's mother in "Meet the Fockers" the sequel to "Meet the Parents." Brabra has recorded over 30 studio albums and has won numerous music awards including several Grammy's. 
Barbra's phenominal singing and wonderful actting skills  has made her an icon in the theatre who continues to wow us.

Glee reveals season 2 poster

The first promo poster for the second season of Glee was released today, showing the glee clubbers as well as Mr.Shue and Ms.Sylvester throwing slushies at the camera. The add shows Dianna Agron who plays Quinn in a Cheerios uniform making me wonder if Quinn is now back on the Cheerios this season?

Adventures at the Stagedoor

Whenever I go to NYC I always go to the stagedoor(s) for every show that I saw during the trip as well as few others. Stagedoor experiences are fun and exciting, you get to meet the cast, talk to them and maybe get a picture or two(and you leave with your playbill signed). The actors are always so nice and truly grateful for the work. The night before their last performance in Spring Awakening, Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele brought candy as well as posed for pictures and signed autographs for the student rushers who were camping outside of the O'Neil thatre to get tickest to their last show! There is always this energy amongst the theatre goers at the stage door. Eveyone is excited and there are ALWAYS screaming fans and something unusual always happens. One time during her run in Spring Awakening Lea Michele was proposed too at the stagedoor(it was posted on YouTube)! When I went to the stagedoor after catching Promises, Promises, fans waited eagerly by the stagedoor as well. A crowd of people had gathered on the other side of the street looking at us. One of them screamed "Who are you waiting for?" At that moment a passerby whi had heard the question yelled "Justin Bieber!" A few minutes later, another person on the other side of the street yelled out "Lindsay Lohan just got out of jail!" A woman yelled back "I hope not!"  Everyone was laughing! It's moments like those that make the stagedoor experience memorable and exciting while meeting your favorite broadway stars! 


What are your funny stories from the stagedoor? Link to Lea Michele's Spring Awakening proposal below. Longer blog next time!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKDGFRVL4vU


b'waygirl828

Welcome to my blog!

Hello readers! Welcome to my blog! This blog is all about the theatre(particulary broadway). I love the theatre and I have always wanted to write about it! I'll write about anything realting to the theatre from reviews of shows,announcements of awards,news in the theatre,profiles of theatre stars as well as info and reviews of the tv show Glee! I love hearing what you guys want to read about and I would love to hear your sugestions on topics to write about! First real post coming soom!