04.23.2014 | By Jack Rico |
The Outer Critics Circle – an organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway – announced its nominees for the 2013-14 season in 24 categories. Read More
04.18.2014 | By SBC Staff |
Here it is! The new trailer of “Jersey Boys” from director Clint Eastwood. I saw the original Broadway musical which the movie is based on and it is pure jukebox fun!! I must have seen it at least 4 times and to now see this film adaptation trailer… I must admit, I’m not impressed. The Broadway musical was nominated for 8 Tonys and won 4. It’s still one of the best shows on Broadway and its original lead, John Lloyd Young, also plays the Frankie Valli role in the movie. Read More
03.27.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
This week I had the opportunity to speak with the very talented, Luis Salgado. The actor is part of the cast of “Rocky”: The Musical which recently opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater. He tells me about his experience getting the part and how it is to be the only Latino in the production. Read More
02.18.2014 | By Jack Rico |
Get ready for ‘A Whole New World’ on Broadway when Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ has it’s Opening Night on March 20th, with previews beginning February 26th. But since we know you can’t wait to hear all the great songs such as ‘One Jump Ahead,’ ‘Arabian Knights,’ and ‘Friend Like Me,’ we’re giving you a first look at Aladdin’s new photos of the stars Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Courtney Reed (Jasmine) and James Monroe Iglehart (Genie), plus a behind-the-scenes video from the photo shoot. Read More
09.25.2013 | By SBC Staff |
Check out Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, in some newly released stills for their upcoming Broadway play, the classic tragic romance, “Romeo and Juliet“.
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07.11.2013 | By Jack Rico |
Back in March, my hands were peeling after applauding thunderously at the news that a Billie Holiday musical was finally coming to Broadway. Now I get word that there is a new opening date set for Thursday, October 3rd (6:30PM) with preview performances slated to begin Thursday, September 19th (8PM). Read More
01.14.2013 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated April 2026
With Ben Affleck’s Argo winning big at the 2013 Golden Globes, another film also set the stage for an auspicious Oscar night. Universal Pictures’ Les Misérables took home Best Picture and Best Actor in the Musical/Comedy category, alongside Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway. These were major victories, especially knowing that Harvey Weinstein was aggressively pushing Silver Linings Playbook to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Read More
01.14.2013 | By Jack Rico |
(New York, NY) –January 14th, 2013 –Today, Viva Broadway, an initiative of the Broadway League, in collaboration with 5000 Broadway Productions and the United Palace of Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the full company for In The Heights: In Concert, a special, one-night only benefit concert at the United Palace of Cultural Arts in Washington Heights taking place on Monday, February 11th at 8pm.
Joining composer-lyricist and original star Lin-Manuel Miranda on stage will be original Broadway cast members Christopher Jackson, Karen Olivo, Olga Merediz, Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzales, Andrea Burns, Seth Stewart, Janet Dacal, and Eliseo Roman. Rick Negron and Natalie Toro, from the In The Heights Broadway run and 1st National Tour respectively, will be filling out the principal roles.
Original Broadway ensemble members Doreen Montalvo, Tony Chiroldes, Nina LaFarga, Rosie Lani Friedelman, Afra Hines, Javier Munoz, Luis Salgado, Shawn Taylor-Corbett, Rickey Tripp, Michael Balderama, Blanca Camacho, Rogelio Douglas, Jr. and Stephanie Klemons will also be returning for the concert.
Viva Broadway, an initiative of the Broadway League that aims to promote Broadway theatre within the Latino community, presents the concert. Tickets are currently available via Telecharge.com.
After a six-month, award-winning off-Broadway run in 2007, In the Heights began previews on Broadway Feb. 14, 2008. The musical opened on Broadway March 9, 2008, and recouped its $10 million investment in ten months. It concluded its Broadway run Jan. 9, 2011, after 1,185 performances.
In the Heights earned Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Original Score, as well as Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations (Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman).
The concert is produced by Miranda, along with Stephen Gabriel and Luis A. Miranda, Jr.
In the Heights, according to the creators, “tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.”
Tickets for IN THE HEIGHTS: IN CONCERT may be purchased online by visiting Telecharge.com (212-239-6200).For additional information on IN THE HEIGHTS: IN CONCERT, please visit www.linmanuel.com, www.manhattantimesnews.com and www.broadwayleague.com.
12.14.2012 | By SBC Staff |
Viva Broadway, an initiative of the Broadway League, is thrilled to announce that Broadway’s 2008 Tony Award -winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS will be coming back to the stage in the form of a special, one-night only concert aptly named IN THE HEIGHTS: IN CONCERT to take place, where else, in Washington Heights! Read More
12.8.2012 | By Jack Rico |
Will ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ become a Broadway musical? Guillermo del Toro‘s ‘El Laberinto del Fauno‘ (Pan’s Labyrinth) is officially in development to become a theatrical musical. Read More
