Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, Apr. 28

1) BWW Breaking News: After 5 Years, Toronto Based Dancap Productions Says Farewell

It was announced today in a story by The Star's Richard Ouzounian that Aubrey Dan was no longer involved as producer in the upcoming Prince of Broadway, and that there were not plans for future Toronto shows beyond the 2012 Season. Dancap Productions has been producing commercial theatre in Toronto since 2007, when it exploded onto the scene with a strong freshman season. Shortly thereafter the company produced the Canadian production of Jersey Boys, which ran for two years and played to over two million people. Since Jersey Boys closed Dan has faced an uphill battle, and has made the decision that 2012 will be the company's final season. (more...)

2) Broadway-Bound PRINCE OF BROADWAY to Proceed Without Dancap

Today, the still Broadway-bound production has released an official statement noting that "The PRINCE OF BROADWAY company and creative team has been informed that production on the show will continue without Dancap's involvement. Further details will follow shortly." (more...)

3) Jason Robert Brown Blogs Drama Desk Orchestration Controversy

In this year's Drama Desk Nominations announcement, which took place Friday morning, April 27, the Board decided to eliminate the category of Orchestrations. Many orchestrators and composers, including Jason Robert Brown, immediately took to social media to express their disappointment and outrage about the elimination of the category. (more...)

4) BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of LEAP OF FAITH with Raul Esparza & More!

LEAP OF FAITH opened on Broadway on April 26th, 2012 with four-time Tony nominee Raul Esparza leading the company along with Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krystal Joy Brown and Talon Ackerman. BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate at the fun-filled after party and chatted with all of the show's stars - in addition to the creative team - throughout the night. Click below to go inside the party! (more...)

5) STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/28- CHESS

Today in 1988, Chess opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 68 performances. Chess is a musical with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, formerly of ABBA, and with lyrics by Tim Rice. The story involves a romantic triangle between two top players, an American and a Russian, in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other; all in the context of a Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, during which both countries wanted to win international chess tournaments for propaganda purposes. (more...)

6) Photo Coverage: Cast of SPIDER-MAN Celebrates Patrick Page's Birthday!

Reeve Carney and the cast of SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK celebrated Green Goblin Patrick Page's birthday onstage at the Foxwoods Theatre at the curtain call, with a surprise appearance by Paige Davis (Mrs. Patrick Page, "Trading Spaces"), yesterday, April 27. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the event below! (more...)

7) Usher to Appear in Off-Broadway's FUERZA BRUTA Tonight

Seven-time Grammy Award winning superstar Usher will join the critically acclaimed cast of the Off-Broadway show FUERZA BRUTA as the lead Running Man for two performances tonight, April 28th. Fans will experience an exclusively intimate and electrifying performance of FUERZA BRUTA with one of the world's most beloved music icons at their fingertips. Shows are at 7 p.m. EDT and 10 p.m. EDT at the Daryl Roth Theatre with general show tickets on sale now for $150 at Telecharge.com. A limited amount of special VIP tickets will be available for $200 including a FUERZA BRUTA T-shirt, a special edition program signed by Usher and a digital download of Usher's upcoming new release Looking For Myself, available for redemption on June 12. (more...)

8) BWW's On This Day - April 28, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events! (more...)

9) Shirley Jones, John Lloyd Young, Lillias White et al. Featured in ORIGINAL CAST 3 Benefit Concert Tonight

The 28th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E. presents ORIGINAL CAST 3, a musical celebration showcasing artists from theater, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions, tonight, April 28 at 7:30PM. This year, the annual event, which benefits AIDS Project Los Angeles, returns to the Saban Theatre Beverly Hills. (more...)

10) Tracy Shayne to Join CHICAGO as Roxie Hart Tonight

Beginning today, April 28, 2012, CHICAGO will welcome Tracy Shayne to the role of merry murderess Roxie Hart. (more...)

11) THE AVENGERS Director Joss Whedon Talks Large-Scale Movie Musical and Jerome Robbins

Ain't It Cool News has revealed in an interview with THE AVENGERS director Joss Whedon that he has considered helming a large-scale movie musical. Whedon is also well known for his work on DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG. The director goes on to discuss his other comic book work and favorite choreographer, Jerome Robbins. (more...)

12) Cate Blanchett to Voice Role on Sunday's FAMILY GUY, 4/29

According to a report by EW.com, Cate Blanchett will voice the role of Penelope, Stewie's new love interest, on tomorrow night's episode of Family Guy. (more...)

13) Saturday Roundup: This Week on BroadwayWorld

Looking for a quick roundup of this week's events in the theatre world? Look no further - here are some of the best articles the week had to offer! (more...)

14) Blank Theatre Premieres Michael John LaChiusa Play SUKIE & SUE: THEIR STORY Tonight

The Blank Theatre's world premiere production of Sukie & Sue: Their Story by Michael John LaChiusa, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, was developed last year in The Blank's Living Room Series. Sukie & Sue: Their Story is the only play ever written by LaChiusa, who has received five Tony Award nominations for his musicals. Sukie & Sue: Their Story began previews on April 21, and opening is set for tonight, April 28 at 8pm. The engagement will run through Sunday, June 3. (more...)