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Ashford, Block, Butz, Karl & Verkaik Nominated for Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards
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Stephanie J. Block
Annaleigh Ashford (former Glinda – Chicago, Broadway; former ensemble, u/s Glinda – 1st Ntl. Tour), Stephanie J. Block (former Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Pre-Broadway), Norbert Leo Butz (original Fiyero – Broadway, Pre-Broadway), Andy Karl (former Fiyero – Broadway and Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba – Broadway; former Elphaba – Scheveningen, Oberhausen, Stuttgart have all been nominated for 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards.
Ms. Ashford has been nominated for the categories of Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical and Favorite Funny Performance for her performance in KINKY BOOTS. Ms. Block has been nominated in the categories of Favorite Actress in a Musical and Favorite Diva Performance for her performance in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD. Mr. Butz has been nominated for Favorite Actor in a Play for his performance in DEAD ACCOUNTS. Mr. Karl has been nominated alongside Jessie Mueller in the category of Favorite Onstage Pair for their performances in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD. Ms. Verkaik has been nominated for Favorite Replacement for her performance in WICKED.
Voting closes on May 2 (EST) at 12PM and trophies will be handed out at a VIP ceremony on May 5.
To vote, click please visit awards.broadway.com/vote.
Video Footage: Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin Perform Song from BIG FISH
0Check out this video of Norbert Leo Butz (Original Fiyero – Broadway) and Kate Baldwin performing the song “Time Stops” from the new musical BIG FISH, based off of the book and movie. The show will begin previews on September 5, 2013 at the Neil Simon Theatre, with a Pre-Broadway engagement beginning previews April 2, 2013 in Chicago.
The video, courtesy of BroadwayWorld, is embedded below for your convenience.
Brightman Joins BIG FISH, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
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Alex Brightman
Alex Brightman (former Boq – Broadway) has joined the ensemble of the upcoming musical BIG FISH, which stars the previously announced Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero – Original Broadway Cast) as Edward Bloom. BIG FISH will have a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago, Illinois at Oriental Theatre from April 2 – May 5, 2013. Tickets for the Chicago engagement go on sale February 4. The show begins previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on September 5, 2013, which an opening night of October 6.
Video Footage: Norbert Leo Butz In DEAD ACCOUNTS
0Check out this video footage of Nobert Leo Butz (Fieyro – Original Broadway Cast) in the play DEAD ACCOUNTS, which is currently playing on Broadway. For more about the show, visit www.deadaccountsonbroadway.com.
Norbert Leo Butz To Star In BIG FISH In Chicago
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Norbert Leo Butz
Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero – Original Broadway Cast) will star as Edward Bloom in the pre-Broadway engagement of the musical BIG FISH in Chicago, Illinois in 2013. BIG FISH “centers on the charismatic Edward Bloom, whose impossible stories of his epic adventures frustrate his son Will. As Edward’s final chapter approaches, Will embarks on his own journey to find out who his father really is, unraveling the man from the myth, the truth from the tall tales.” The production will take place at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre from April 2 – May 5, 2013. Group tickets are available by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710. Individual tickets go on sale at a later date.
Jayne Houdyshell Joins DEAD ACCOUNTS
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Jayne Houdyshell
Jayne Houdyshell (former Madame Morrible – Broadway) is one of the performers joining the previously announced Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero – Original Broadway Cast) in DEAD ACCOUNTS. The show will play on Broadway starting November 3 at the Music Box Theatre, with an opening on November 29. For more information about the show, visit deadaccountsonbroadway.com. For tickets, visit Telecharge.
Norbert Leo Butz To Co-Star In DEAD ACCOUNTS
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Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero – Original Broadway Cast) will co-star with actress Katie Holmes in the play DEAD ACCOUNTS. The show will play on Broadway starting November 3 at the Music Box Theatre. The play is described as follows: “Jack’s unexpected return throws his family into a frenzy, and his sister Lorna needs answers. Is he coming home or running away? Where is his wife everyone hates? And how did he get all that money? Theresa Rebeck’s new comedy tackles the timely issues of corporate greed, small town values, and whether or not your family will always welcome you back… with no questions asked.” Tickets are aviable in pre-sale. For more information, visit deadaccountsonbroadway.com.
Norbert Leo Butz To Appear At 54 Below, 8/5, 8/10 & 8/11
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Norbert Leo Butz
Norbert Leo Butz (Fieyro – Original Broadway Cast) will perform a solo cabaret at 54 Below, in New York City, New York, on August 5 at 9pm and August 10 & 11 at 11pm. For more information and tickets, visit www.54below.com.
Nessa’s Niblets: June 19, 2012
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Kerry Ellis
Patrice Tipoki (Elphaba – Sydney; former s/b Elphaba – Sydney; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Melbourne) and Renee Armstrong (former ensemble – Melbourne, Sydney) performed together in the pop group “Girlband.”
Kerry Ellis (former Elphaba – West End, Broadway; former s/b Elphaba – West End), Amanda Harrison (former Elphaba – Melbourne, Sydney), Rachel Tucker (Elphaba – West End), Patrice Tipoki (Elphaba – Sydney; former s/b Elphaba – Sydney; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Melbourne), Marcie Dodd (former Elphaba – 2NT, Broadway; Elphaba s/b – Los Angeles; principal Nessarose & Elphaba u/s – Los Angeles; Elphaba u/s & Nessraose u/s – 1NT), Jennifer DiNoia (former s/b Elphaba – Broadway; former Elphaba s/b – Sydney, former Elphaba s/b Chicago, former swing, Elphaba u/s, Nessarose u/s – Chicago), and Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba – Holland; former Elphaba – Stuttgart, Oberhausen) were all in the musical “We Will Rock You.”
In the first season of the television series SMASH, Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero – Original Broadway Cast) made a cameo appearance. Additionally, his wife, Michelle Federer (Nessarose – Original Broadway Cast) made several guest appearances on the show. Annaleigh Ashford (former Glinda – Chicago, Broadway; former ensemble, u/s Glinda – 1NT) guest-starred in one episode. Manuel Herrera (Chistery – Original Broadway Cast; former ensemble – Broadway) and Katie Webber (former ensemble, u/s Nessarose – Broadway) appearance as dancers in several episodes. Megan Hilty (former Glinda – Los Angeles, 1NT, Broadway; former s/b Glinda – Broadway) had one of the starring roles and Phillip Spaeth (former Asst. Dance Captain, swing u/s Chistery – Los Angeles; former swing, u/s Chistery – San Francisco) had a recurring role.
Norbert Leo Butz To Co-Host Creative Arts TONY Awards
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Nobert Leo Butz (Fiyero – Original Broadway Cast) will co-host the Creative Arts TONY Awards along with actress Beth Leavel. The Creative Arts TONY Awards will not air, but will be acknowledged on the TONY broadcast tomorrow June, 10.