Cast members from the upcoming Broadway musical Finding Neverland will offer a performance and a special behind-the-scenes look at the new production as part of Thanksgiving Day coverage on ABC's "Good Morning America."
Songwriter Gary Barlow, who created the score for the Broadway production, will perform alongside the musical's leading lady, actress Laura Michelle Kelly.
The segment, which airs live from Times Square, is slated to begin around 8:30 AM. "GMA" has also announced an ongoing series that will follow the musical through its Broadway opening night in April 2015.
Kelly (Mary Poppins) will star as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies opposite Tony Award nominee and "Glee" star Matthew Morrison (The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific, Hairspray) as Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production.
They will be joined by Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer ("Frasier," La Cage aux Folles) and Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello (Parade, Scandalous).
Performances begin March 15 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre towards an April 15 opening night.
Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus (Pippin, Porgy and Bess, Hair) directs Finding Neverland, which features a score by U.K. pop songwriters Barlow and Elliot Kennedy and is also based on the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee. It has a book by Olivier Award nominee James Graham (This House).
The musical features choreography by Emmy Award winner Mia Michaels. The creative team also includes scenic designer Scott Pask, costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb, lighting designer Kenneth Posner and sound designer Jonathan Deans.
Visit FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
TAKE THAT ON X FACTOR 2014 - PERFORMING " THESE DAYS " All the articles !
'We're missing him': Take That make their debut as a trio on X Factor... two months after Jason Orange's decision to quit the band
Two months after the shocking news that Jason Orange was departing Take That, the band's remaining singers have stepped out for their first performance as a trio.
Former X Factor judge Gary Barlow made a return to talent show's London's studios with Howard Donald and Mark Owen for a live performance of their track These Days.
And after the audience cheered them through their dance-filled set, they spoke with host Dermot O'Leary, admitting that they were still adjusting to life in the band without Jason.
The singers looked sharp for their performance, wearing black suits with white accents - and dazzling white shoes - as they showed off their moves to a cheering audience.
They were supported by several dancers - clad in all-black - on the multi-coloured stage set.
Once the performance came to an end, judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Louis Walsh joined the audience in giving them a standing ovation.
Host Dermot then noted that Gary and his bandmates have 'still got the moves, prompting the former X Factor judge to quip: 'They never left.'
He added, over screams from the studio audience: 'It's brilliant being back. I've missed everybody, I really have.'
As well as picking their competition favourites - Andrea Faustini, Fleur East and the later eliminated Stevi Ritchie - the band also plugged their tour, which is set to kick off in April.
Earlier in the night, Labrinth took to the stage to entertain the crowd with his latest track Jealous.
Sitting on a darkened stage under a single spotlight, he played the piano as he sang his way through the newly-released track.
Also wearing a black-and-white ensemble, he advised the contestants to enjoy themselves 'as much as possible, because there are so many people wanting to do what you're doing right now', before naming Andrea as his favourite act.
Having already been whittled down to a quartet several years ago following the departure of Robbie Williams, Jason became the next one to bow out in September.
He said in a statement: 'At a band meeting last week I confirmed to Mark, Gary and Howard that I do not wish to commit to recording and promoting a new album.
'I have spent some of the best years of my life with Take That and I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey, including my bandmates, who I feel are like brothers to me.
'At the end of the Progress Tour I began to question whether it might be the right time for me to not continue on with Take That.
'There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this.'
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
X Factor 2014: Take That reveal they're missing Jason Orange as they perform for first time as a three-piece
Singing their brand new single These Days, released today, the band received a huge reaction for the audience, despite having lost two of their original members.
And the band have revealed that they are missing their ex-bandmate Jason Orange.
Speaking to X Factor presenter Dermot O'Leary about their time as a three piece, they said: "It's going fantastic. We're missing Jason though."
"We felt nervous about how people were going to react [to the three of them]. But the fans have been amazing."
Gary Barlow admitted he was backing Fleur East to go on and win the show this year, but Howard was a little more controversial.
"If I could go and see anyone live, I'd see Stevi," he laughed.
The band, originally a five piece, reunited in 2006 - although Robbie Williams was noticeably missing.
Robbie did join the group in 2010 for the band's sixth studio album Progress, but made it clear that his return may not be long-term.
In September this year, Jason Orange also announced that he was leaving the band.
"At a band meeting last week I confirmed to Mark, Gary and Howard that I do not wish to commit to recording and promoting a new album," said Jason in a statement.
"I have spent some of the best years of my life with Take That and I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey, including my bandmates, who I feel are like brothers to me.
"At the end of the Progress Tour I began to question whether it might be the right time for me to not continue on with Take That.
"There have been no fallings out, only a decision on my part that I no longer wish to do this"
X Factor results: Take That WOW with These Days! Gary Barlow etc mobbed at ITV!
Tonight was the first time the band have performed on live TV in their new makeup and it seems that though they were smaller in number, they certainly haven’t lost any support and onlookers say there was quite the crowd outside Fountain Studios, waiting to greet the trio this evening.
Howard tweeted his fans saying:
“Bless all of you who have or are stood in the rain queuing at Xfactor. X”
The hunk was a little nervous about his big return though and added: “On @TheXFactor Tonight. Lordy Lordy!
1st live TV performance. I want me mum.”
The men emerged for their performance wearing the snazziest matching black and white suits. They might have been secretly nervous, but it definitely didn’t show! We have become so used to seeing Gaz on his own, in solo performances and stand alone concert, but it was so nice to see Take That as a collective tonight. Even if it was a little smaller than usual.
Even in their reduced form they appeared to be having so much fun and while Take That no longer fill a stage as well as they once did, the camaraderie and friendship between the boys, teamed with a seriously catchy song, made this one of the most enjoyable X Factor performances we’ve seen in a long time!
Also, we’re not ashamed to admit how much we’ve missed Howard’s funky dance moves! He’s one hot potato!
source: http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk
X Factor Results: Gary Barlow returns with Take That to perform These Days
Boy band-turned-man band Take That entertained the audiences on the seventh live Results Show for X Factor tonight, as they performed their new track These Days.
It was a poignant moment for Gary Barlow, as he made his comeback on the show which he used to be a judge on.
Joining his bandmates – Howard Donald and Mark Owen – on stage, the boys looked suave in black suits with white detailing, as they sang and danced for the audience. We wonder what it took to get Gary to show off his moves as he is notoriously sensitive about his prowess on the dance floor!
These Days, which is Take That’s first single as a trio, following Jason Orange’s departure, shows off a new side to the boys, with funky guitar riffs combining with a pop feel.
Asked how it felt to return to the show, Gary said: “It’s brilliant being back. Brilliant being back, it really is. I’ve missed everyone, I really have.”
Howard spoke about life as a trio now Jason Orange has left, and told Dermot: “It’s going fantastic actually, we miss Jason thought. But it’s going really well.Bit nervous but it’s going well so far.
“We felt nervous about how people would react, but the fans have been absolutely amazing, so thanks for that.”
And the third member of the trio talked about the boys’ plans to go on the road next year.
“It’s been a while, it’s been four years since we toured but we’re going on tour next year in April and hopefully people will come and see us.”
After that the guys were asked who they were bakcing to win, with Gary picking Over 25s act Fleur East, Mark going for either Fleur or Andrea Faustini, and Howard adding: “I’d say Andrea, but if it’s to go and see anyone live I’d go and see Stevi [Ritchie].”
Gary Barlow makes a massive return to The X Factor with Take That
Howard admitted that they miss Jason Orange: "It's going really well. We miss Jason, though. We miss him a lot."
Gary added that he was happy to be back on the show: "It's brilliant being back. I've missed everybody. I really have." (Aside: you're reading that quote in his voice, aren't you?)
After Dermot asked who they're backing to win, Howard joked: "If we're talking about who I'd go and see live, I'd see Stevi..."
Louis Walsh's face dropped, obviously.
source : http://www.clickmusic.com/
Gary Barlow joins Take That bandmates for grand final of Strictly Come Dancing
Former X Factor judge Gary Barlow is to make an appearance in the grand final of rival show Strictly Come Dancing.
He will join his bandmates in Take That for a performance on the show next month as they launch a promotional blitz for their new album III.
The group made their debut as a trio at Global Radio’s Make Some Noise Night last week and then gave their first TV appearance of new single These Days on last night’s results show for ITV’s X Factor.
They have now lined up to add Strictly to their list of appearances with a performance due to be recorded on December 7 and screened on December 20.
Barlow was a judge on The X Factor for three years, bowing out after the 2013 contest ended.
Take That are due to release their new album next Monday and will also be performing a Radio 2 concert and have a slot on BBC1’s Graham Norton Show in the coming days.
Last year there were complaints about Barlow’s over-exposure on the BBC as he launched his solo album, which led to some of the coverage being scaled back.
source: http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk
Travelling life: Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow is one of the United Kingdom’s most accomplished musicians. As a member of the British boy band Take That and a successful solo artist, he has composed 13 number-one singles in addition to more than a dozen other hits. As a performer, he has taken the stage in many of Europe’s biggest arenas and stadiums and has recorded music in various locations from England to Los Angeles. He spoke to us from The Fairmont The Palm last month – just before his near-sell-out solo show at The Dubai Media City Amphitheatre – about life on the road and his penchant for luxury hotels.
Where are you right now?
I am in Dubai at The Palm and I am just loving it to be honest. I have been here nearly 20 times and the atmosphere of the city is always amazing and I always enjoy coming here. I have young children, so it is never a problem because it is a short flight from the UK and there is no jet lag. The weather is always beautiful and there is such a vast array of great hotels to stay at and restaurants to eat in. So for me, it is always an obvious choice to come to Dubai on holiday.
Since you regularly holiday in Dubai, where do you often stay?
I often stay down at Jumeirah Beach and the One&Only [Royal Mirage] resort. This is the first time I am staying at The Palm. What’s interesting to me is that when I first came to Dubai, The Palm wasn’t built. So to come back and see this place constantly change is interesting.
How often do you go on holidays?
About twice a year. I work differently to most others in that I normally work for four to five months in one big block and that includes weekends. My projects run in big chunks and once I do them, I would normally take the summer off.
Where do you call home?
I call London home. I have a house there and I live there full time.
Where do you plan to go to next?
I haven’t booked anything yet and that’s pretty unusual for me. By now, I would have booked a Christmas holiday. This probably means I will be staying at home. I am a legend for planning things for up to 12 months in advance. People would always tell me I am the most organised when it comes to holidays. So it’s unusual for me to sit here with nothing planned. That said, I just started a new chapter with Take That, so we are just planning what we are going to do in terms of touring and we are releasing an album soon.
Does constant touring rob you of the magic of travel?
If you asked me that question in the 1990s, I would have said yes, because I would sometimes not go home for five months. Nowadays, even if I am playing in Berlin in the evening, I would try to get back home to London that night. I go home much more than I used to and that’s just because I have a family. The family thing changed everything for me.
What do you hate about travelling?
I hate any kind of delays, from planes to transport. I always think that journey from JFK [airport] to New York City a complete pain because you are always stuck in these huge queues of traffic.
Do you prefer simplicity or luxury?
I like luxury and I will tell you why: quite often I would land and would go to work straight away. For example, I would go to Los Angeles to record and, as soon as I land, I am working straight away, and that’s despite me needing a week to get over jet lag. Generally, when I travel I work hard, so when I come back to a bed I want it to be luxury. I like the feeling of being looked after.
What has been your favourite trip?
I spent a few months recently in Boston working on a musical and it has been an absolute revelation. If you are looking for somewhere beautiful to go to in either spring or the fall, then just go to Boston.
What is your favourite city for a weekend?
For a weekend I would go to New York. It’s such an exciting city and I have been there many times. I hit the ground running whenever I am there. I know where I want to eat, stay, what I want to do and who I want to meet. I have a lot of friends in New York and the people really make the place for me.
What do you never travel without?
My laptop. I have my life in that thing. I have all my music in there as well as my diary and emails. That scares the life out of me and I could never travel without it.
What is your idea for a perfect weekend?
It is a mixture of all sorts of things; a little bit of sightseeing and I do like to add in a little bit of work in there, such as a couple of meetings. As you can see, that’s why I like New York. I am also a big fan of eating out and having somewhere nice to stay. My advice is that when you travel, if you are going to spend money on anything then it should be the hotel. That’s because you should feel special on a holiday and you can get that staying in a nice hotel.
What is your ideal romantic destination?
I love Paris and recently I went to Venice – both are great places. They are romantic because they have such beautiful buildings and they are all incredibly well-lit at night. When it goes dark the place looks like a circus or something. It is just beautiful.
As a touring artist, what is your favourite music city?
It’s Los Angeles. There are so many songwriters in that city and so many songs produced there. It is definitely the place that I love to record. I remember recording in Malibu and I would sing while looking at the ocean – it is just beautiful.
Monday, 17 November 2014
TAKE THAT Radio 2 In Concert
Take That
On Sunday 30th November, Radio 2 welcomes Take That to the BBC Radio Theatre.
Usually Take That perform to thousands of fans in arenas and stadia all over the world. This is a rare chance to see them performing close-up to an audience of just a few hundred people.
The concert will be broadcast on Radio 2, online and on the BBC Red Button on Monday 22nd December. Find out how to listen, watch and join in with this intimate concert from one of the UK's biggest acts.
Ticket Giveaway
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This ticket giveaway closes on Thursday 20 November at 8.30pm
Tickets are free and will be allocated at random.
You can apply for a maximum of one pair of tickets per household and you must make your own way to and from the event.
Minimum age: 16
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How to Watch and Listen
Radio 2 In Concert with Take That airs from 2000-2200 on Monday 22nd December.
Gary, Mark and Howard will be talking to Jo Whiley and performing a mixture of songs from the new album III along with classic hits from throughout their career.
Watch live online at bbc.co.uk/radio2 and on BBC Red Button television. Just press red from any BBC channel, and follow the on-screen instructions to the live show.
And of course you can hear the whole show on Radio 2 on FM and Digital Radio.
Watch it all again!
After the gig you can watch video highlights on the BBC Red Button, on iPlayer, YouTube and here on the Radio 2 website.
source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5cPP4CS67xwR1rklLDmX4tj/take-that
Nineties nostalgia: Spice Girl Emma Bunton helps Gary Barlow and his Take That bandmates switch on the Regent Street Christmas lights
They were both in two of the biggest pop bands of the Nineties.
And Spice Girls singer Emma Bunton and Gary Barlow enjoyed a catch up as his group Take That turned on the Christmas lights in London's Regent Street on Sunday.
Following Jason Orange's shock departure from the band earlier this year, Take That have become a trio with just Gary, Howard Donald and Mark Owen but Emma Bunton and her Heart FM co-host Jamie Theakston were on hand to bolster the group at the festive event.
Gary was grateful for the throngs of fans who had gathered to see him as he tweeted:
'Thank you to our lovely fans for supporting us tonight ! #RegentStreetLights'.It was Take That who got the privilege of turning on the Christmas Lights, with the event themed round A Night At The Museum 2: Secret of the Tomb , and was hosted by Heart FM.
Emma had wrapped up warmly for the occasion, in a mottled black and white coat and black stetson hat.
The 38-year-old mother of two took to Twitter to thank her fans for visiting the light turn on, and inform them where she purchased her apparel:
‘Thanks for all your lovely message about tonight #RegentStreetLights I was wearing @REISS coat and hat!!’
Although it seemed newly married Jessie Ware was admiring a little more than the lights, as she captioned a shot of the group together on Instagram:
'Yep that's me behind Howard and Gary, next to the dishy Mark Wright. Turning on the Regents Street lights. Thanks for having me!!! X'.
Boyband Union J were on hand to perform at the event, posting two Instagram videos of the band warming up.
Band member JJ tweeted in anticipation of their performance:
'Excited to Perform our brand new single "You got it all" at the Regents street Xmas Light Switch on tonight!! Who's going? #YouGotItAll'.
JJ said at the event: 'It was a massive thrill for us to perform in front of thousands of our fans on Regent Street. Being part of one of the world’s biggest Christmas lights events has got all the boys in the festive spirit. Now it’s time to get on with the shopping!'
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
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