Netherlands Theatre + Broadway News

Nationale Reisopera To Present SWEENEY TODD in 2014

(6/12/2013) - De Nationale Reisopera, a Dutch opera company dedicated to operatic productions that tour the Netherlands, will present Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD in 2014.

Search Is On For Dutch BILLY ELLIOT

(6/12/2013) - Stage Entertainment have announced it will start a nationwide search for young boys to take on the title role in a Dutch production of Billy Elliot. A training program has been devised with the purpose to convince the English creatives that indeed there are sufficient boys of sufficient talent to guarantee a succesful run of the show in the Netherlands.

Pia Douwes to star in German NEXT TO NORMAL

(5/19/2013) - Dutch actress Pia Douwes will star in the German premiere of the Brian Yorkey/Tom Kitt musical NEXT TO NORMAL, due to open in Furth on October 11th.

Cast Announced for Dutch JERSEY BOYS - Tim Driesen, Dieter Spileers and More!

(5/16/2013) - Tim Driesen, Dieter Spileers, Robbert van den Bergh and Rene van Kooten will be portraying Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in the Dutch version of JERSEY BOYS, due to open on September 22nd in Utrecht.

Danish Arts Council Reveals Details of Jesper Just's Multi-Channel Film and Installation

(5/6/2013) - The Danish Arts Council announces details of Jesper Just's new film and site-specific installation Intercourses, along with the parallel international graphic campaign by design studio Project Projects for the 55th International Art Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia, June 1 - November 24, 2013.

Defying Gravity In Three Languages

(5/4/2013) - Watch Willemijn Verkaik, Broadway's current Elphaba in WICKED, perform 'Defying Gravity' in the three languages she has performed the role in: Dutch, German and English.

West End To Welcome Another Dutch Fantine, Na-Young Jeon

(5/4/2013) - After Celinde Schoenmaker, who currently plays the role of Fantine in West End's LES MISERABLES, another Dutch musical actress has been cast for this role: Na-Young Jeon, best known for playing Kim in the Dutch 2012 revival of MISS SAIGON.

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

BWW Reviews: Dutch Musical Theatre Community Welcomes New King

(4/30/2013) - The Dutch musical theatre community participated actively today in the festive ceremony with which HRH Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands passed the torch to her son, Willem Alexander.

BWW's Commercial Break of Upcoming Season

(4/25/2013) - BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peak into current and upcoming musicals in the Netherlands through the commercials that have been put online for each of them. We include the teaser for LOVE STORY (just released) and ANNIE (closing soon).

New Sandman Musical in Theme Park Efteling

(4/22/2013) - Theme park 'De Efteling', the largest theme park in the Netherlands, announced a new musical to be performed in the Efteling theatre: Klaas Vaak (Sandman). The show will have a cast of 17, including children, and open in September 2013.

WAR HORSE Announced for 2014

(4/19/2013) - Stage Entertainment announced today it will bring WAR HORSE to the Netherlands in 2014. No dates or venues have been announced yet.

BWW's Outlook to the 2013-2014 Season

(4/11/2013) - The Dutch 2013-2014 season is quickly taking shape. It is already clear it will be brand-marked by the financial crisis raging in Europe. Fewer productions, smaller casts. What's to expect after the summer? BroadwayWorld comments on the most prominent titles.

YENTL to be Made into One-Woman Musical

(4/10/2013) - Thirty years after it came out, the movie Yentl will be made into a musical starring just one actress: Vera Mann. The one-woman musical will premiere in October and tour the Netherlands until January 2014.

BWW Seeks Editors Internationally!

(3/19/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, India, Israel, Luxembourg, Monoco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Quebec, Scotland, and Sweden.

Review Roundup: SISTER ACT in Scheveningen

(3/9/2013) - With Whoopi Goldberg in the audience, the Dutch version of Sister Act premiered in Scheveningen on March 2nd. Helmed by director Carline Brouwer, starring Carolina Dijkhuizen as Doloris Van Cartier, the show opended to largely positive reviews. Here's BroadwayWorld's summary of the reviews by the national newspapers.

Tanja Dik Named Managing Director of Joop van den Ende Theaterproducties

(2/21/2013) - Stage Entertainment has just announced that Tanja Dik as managing director of Joop van den Ende Theaterproducties, market leader in the Netherlands.

BWW Seeks Editors in Multiple Regions Worldwide!

(2/18/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in multiple regions around the world.

International Dance Company of the Month: Nederlands Dans Theater

(2/7/2013) - BroadwayWorld is excited to expand its popular feature series outside the U.S. borders setting our sights on showcasing performance companies around the world! Each month we will introduce you to a an international theater, dance and opera company located in one of our coverage countries. Today, we feature the renowned Nederlands Dans Theater in The Hague, Netherlands!

Dutch Version of JERSEY BOYS to Open in September 2013

(2/4/2013) - Stage Entertainment in the Netherlands has issued a casting call for a Dutch version of JERSEY BOYS, the hit musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. JERSEY BOYS will open in the Beatrix Theatre in September 2013.

FLASHDANCE Announced for Fall 2013

(1/24/2013) - In the wake of the upcoming Broadway opening of FLASHDANCE, a Dutch touring production will open late 2013, based on the current US Tour.

Photo Flash: Dutch Production of SISTER ACT Begins Rehearals

(1/24/2013) - Yesterday the Dutch production of Sister Act has started its rehearsals in accompaniment of the press. Since the world premiere of Sister Act on June 2nd 2009 in London's Palladium Theatre, nine other productions of Sister Act have had audiences on their feet. After London, New York, Hamburg, Paris and other world cities it is now time for The Hague to experience the joy of this co- production with Whoopi Goldberg. On March 3rd 2013 Sister Act will experience it's opening night in our own AFAS Circustheatre.

SOLDAAT VAN ORANJE Now Extends Through September 2013

(1/18/2013) - The extraordinary success of the Dutch musical SOLDAAT VAN ORANJE (Soldier of Orange), based on the movie by the same title, shown no signs of coming to an end soon. The production has just been announced to be extended again: bookings are now open to September 2013.

WICKED to Close Today in the Netherlands

(1/11/2013) - The Dutch production of WICKED, currently playing the Circustheater in Schevening, will close today, January 11, 2013 after about 400 performances.

BWW Top Netherlands Theatre Stories of 2012

(12/26/2012) - BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Netherlands in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

New Musical About Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland Set to Open Sept 2013

(12/20/2012) - In the upcoming musical exploring the relationship between Liza Minelli and Judy Garland, Janke Dekker will portray Liza, Jelka van Houten will play Judy. Theo Nijland, who will compose several new songs to accompagny the well-known hits by the two diva's, will be featured in the show as well.

Willemijn Verkaik's Green Journey to Broadway

(12/18/2012) - In June 2012, she celebrated her 1000th performance as Elphaba in three subsequent production of Wicked: in Stuttgart and Oberhausen (Germany) and in Scheveningen (The Netherlands). On February 12th Willemijn Verkaik will make her Broadway debut and play the green witch for 15 weeks at the Gershwin Theatre.

It's On Again: LOVE STORY to Tour the Netherlands

(12/13/2012) - First it was on, 5 weeks later it was off again. And now, Stage Entertainment announced that the Dutch version of LOVE STORY will tour the country from October 2013.

Dutch SHREK To Make A Four-Week Outing to Antwerp, Belgium

(11/30/2012) - The Dutch production of SHREK, currently playing the RAI Theatre in Amsterdam, will move to the Stadsschouwburg Antwerp in Belgium for a limited four-week run. Afterwards, the production will return to Amsterdam.

THE AMAZING JOURNEY OF DR. FAUST Opens at Amsterdam Marionette Theatre Today

(11/30/2012) - This season the Amsterdam Marionette Theatre presents The amazing journey of Doctor Faust, November and December 2012.

Author Russell Shorto to Collaborate On Musical About Dutch Origins of New York

(11/28/2012) - NEW Productions, the company behind the immensely successful 'SOLDAAT VAN ORANJE', has announced its upcoming project, a musical about the Dutch origins of the city of New York. It will be based on the book 'The Island at the Center of the World' by American author and historian Russell Shorto.

Bruce Kimmel's OUTSIDE THE BOX Web TV Series to Air Exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com

(11/19/2012) - BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre web site on the net, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its line-up of exclusive, engaging, star-filled TV programs. To get fans caught up, and fired up for the new show, the entire first season's episodes begin airing now, with Season 2 slated to premier November 25, followed by it's regular presentation schedule of every other Sunday.

Voting Open for 2012 BWW Regional Awards - Vote Now!

(11/18/2012) - After a record number of nominations in 30 regions worldwide, and careful proofing by our local editors, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Regional Awards.

Wisdom Digital Media Announces Spin-Off from BroadwayWorld.com of New Web Sites Dedicated to Movies, TV, Fashion, Books, Music, Opera & More!

(11/8/2012) - 10 New Sites Launch Devoted to Arts, Culture, Fashion & Entertainment

Scott Alan Announces London Concert and Fan Contest, Nov 2; Plays Amsterdam Show with Willemijn Verkaik, Nov 5

(11/2/2012) - Scott Alan sent out a newsletter today announcing that due to Hurricane Sandy, he has been stranded in London where he has just finished recording tracks for the upcoming 'Special Edition' version of his album LIVE. Alan has put together a concert on November 2nd at 11 p.m. at the Hippodrome Casino in Soho. For tickets, click HERE.

BWW World Premiere EXCLUSIVE: Michael Crawford and Susan Boyle Duet on 'The Music of the Night'!

(10/31/2012) - A few weeks ago, we premiered Donny Osmond and Susan Boyle singing 'This is the Moment' and we're back to bring you another exclusive first listen to a second highly-anticipated duet from her upcoming album - 'The Music of the Night!' Featuring original Phantom star Michael Crawford himself alongside Boyle, it's a must-listen!

Stage Entertainment in the Netherlands: A Company in Crisis?

(10/24/2012) - In recent months, one incident quickly followed another at the Dutch branch of Stage Entertainment: a string of shows was announced and cancelled again, the managing director was replaced twice, and details about the company's internal problems appeared in the press. BroadwayWorld looks at the facts.

Dutch LOVE STORY Cancelled

(10/24/2012) - Only 5 weeks after it was announced, the Dutch version of LOVE STORY has been cancelled. The auditions, which were in full swing, have been halted. LOVE STORY was slated to play the Beatrix Theatre in Utrecht. Instead of LOVE STORY, the current occupant of the theatre, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID has been extended.

VIDEO: TV Promo - Holland's ASPECTS OF LOVE

(10/7/2012) - Opening today, October 7th in Amsterdam, the first Dutch production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE has released a promo for national TV.