Monthly Archives: August 2014

Lisa Brescia Cast in PlayMakers’ INTO THE WOODS

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Jonathan Cort

Lisa Brescia (former Elphaba – Chicago; former s/b Elphaba – Broadway) has been cast as The Witch in Playmakers Repertory Company’s upcoming production of INTO THE WOODS. The production will run November 1 through December 7 in rotating repertory with … Continue reading →

Nicole Parker to Perform in Free Labor Day Concert

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Shira Harris

Nicole Parker (former Elphaba – 1st Natl. Tour, Broadway) is set to perform in the Labor Day Capitol Concert on the West Lawn of the US Capitol.  According to Playbill, “The concert will feature patriotic favorites, including Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for … Continue reading →

DiNoia & Stickler Set for BROADWAY FANTASY CAMP

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Jonathan Cort

Jennifer DiNoia (s/b Elphaba – Broadway; former Elphaba – 2nd Natl. Tour; former s/b Elphaba – Asian Tour, Sydney, Chicago; former t/r ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Broadway; former swing, Asst. Dance Captain, u/s Elphaba, u/s Nessarose – Chicago) and Carla Stickler … Continue reading →

Nikki Davis-Jones to Withdraw from West End Production of WICKED

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Jonathan Cort

Nikki Davis-Jones (former Elphaba – UK/Ireland Tour; former s/b Elphaba – West End), who has been starring in the UK/Ireland Tour of Wicked for the past year, has had to withdraw from the production with immediate effect and will not now … Continue reading →

Ashford, Gasteyer & Rose Set for Bay Area Cabaret Season

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Jonathan Cort

Annaleigh Ashford (former Glinda – Chicago, Broadway; former ensemble, u/s Glinda – 1st Natl. Tour), Ana Gasteyer (former Elphaba – Broadway, Chicago) and Michael McCorry Rose (ensemble, u/s Fiyero – Broadway; former ensemble, u/s Fiyero – 2nd Natl. Tour) will be featured in Bay … Continue reading →

Cast Update: Broadway, 1st National Tour, 2nd National Tour

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Jonathan Cort

Broadway Sarah Bolt has left the company, where she was temporarily performing in the ensemble and understudying Madame Morrible. 1st National Tour Stephanie Torns has replaced Shayla Beck in the ensemble and as the understudy for Elphaba. Cassie Okenka has replaced Nikki … Continue reading →

Media: WICKED in Winnipeg

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ryan Jensen

Check out these great articles and videos from the 2nd National tour of WICKED’s stop in Winnipeg. Behind the Scenes at Wicked (contains a video interview with Alyssa Fox (Current s/b Elphaba 2nd Nat’l Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – San Francisco) … Continue reading →

Christine Dwyer and More to Star in Richard H. Blake’s Produced WHISKEYLAND! Concert 9/15

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ryan Jensen

  From Last Call Theatricals, LLC, the producing company helmed by Broadway vets Michael Balderrama, Richard H. Blake (former Fiyero – Asian Tour, Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour) and Sean Frank Sullivan, comes a night of songs from Whiskeyland!, a brand new … Continue reading →

Broadway.com Interview with Michael Wartella

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ryan Jensen

Check out this great interview that Michael Wartella (Current Broadway Boq; former Boq – 2nd Ntl. Tour) did with Broadway.com. In the interview, Mr. Wartella talks about his past on how he got into theatre, his Twitter fans, and his drag … Continue reading →

Broadway.com Q&A with Jenni Barber

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ryan Jensen

Check out this great interview with Jenni Barber (Current Broadway Glinda) done with Broadway.com. In the article she talks about some of her comedy influences, her time working with Nathan Lane during THE NANCE, and a great memorable stage door moment. … Continue reading →