Smallville?s John Glover to Star on Broadway

Author: iwellbc  //  Category: Ensemble Theatre

Smallville’s John Glover has been an expert when it comes to television series, movies and theatrical productions. But more importantly, he is a renowned professional when it comes to Broadway shows, evident in his acquisition of the role of “Man in Chair” on the production of “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

“The Drowsy Chaperone,” created by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, is popularly known for being a Tony-award winning production. The world-famous play centers on a vain showgirl, who is about to marry a man she only just met, and her producer, who does not want to lose his precious starlet. The said musical have also garnered countless nomination and has acquired a number of worldwide recognitions and acclamations.

This should be a simple and uncomplicated venture for this theatre buff that has previously starred in a number of Broadway and off-Broadway shows, not to mention films and TV projects. Spending majority of his acting career in theatre, Glover takes this opportunity as an invigorating pep up and affirmation of his successful acting profession.

On the show Smallville, Glover plays Lex Luthor’s father, Lionel Luthor, who is perceived as a deceitful and corrupt but very powerful person. Armed with abundant resources, he utilizes his wealth and influence to entice and lure illicit deals. Although Glover portrays a very challenging and interesting character, his addition to Smallville appears to be a “poles apart” undertaking for this established theater actor. But still his inclusion to the series has given him much diversity and versatility in acting, and has ultimately established his stance on the television loop. Moreover, the series has given him much exposure and opportunity to flaunt his convincingly good acting.

The much-awaited Broadway performance of John Glover will be shown in April this year. In the mean time, fans and spectators can catch a glimpse of Glover’s brilliant acting expertise on Smallville, which airs Thursdays at 8:00 PM on The CW Network.

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The Theatre Culture of New York

Author: iwellbc  //  Category: Ensemble Theatre

Travel to New York City (NYC), and you’re bound to discover more sights and activities than you could have imagined. The city beams with culture and excitement around every corner – so whether you’re a fan of sightseeing, shopping, fine dining, or museum-going, New York has something for you.

But one of the most thrilling aspects of the city is its theatre scene. New York’s theatre district offers musicals, plays and off-Broadway shows in countless venues throughout the city. And because shows are staged year-round, you can find a spectacular production no matter when you visit.

So how do you even begin to making sense of the vast number of productions being staged in NYC? A good place to start is through an online theatre guide. A comprehensive guide will list all the city’s theatres, as well as break down all the productions based on categories of plays, musicals and off-Broadway shows. Once you know what’s on, you’ll want to start enquiring about reviews. Once again, many online theatre guides will include reviews along with information about staging.

If you’re mainly interested in plays, you won’t want to miss the return of Jane Fonda in 33 Variations, Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit, or Tony Award-winner August: Osage County. However, if you’d like to experience the city’s superb offering of musicals, you certainly won’t be disappointed with the number of options available to you. From award-winning musicals such as Wicked, and Jersey Boys, to iconic musical productions like South Pacific, there’s something for every theatrical taste in New York City.

Moreover, with musical shows like Mary Poppins and Shrek the Musical, the whole family can enjoy one of the city’s most prominent offerings. And of course, there are the ever famous off-Broadway productions – such as the Blue Man Group, Fuerzabruta, and Stomp – which are sure to thrill.

Don’t forget that holiday shows – such as the Nutcracker – are also staged at appropriate times of the year – so look out for special performances such as these when travelling to New York. And if you’d like to delve into the city’s instrumental performance scene, you’ll also find countless concerts to attend.

There is much to take into consideration with a theatre break to the Big Apple, such as your accommodation, flights to New York and of course, which show you wish to attend. But once you have completed all the relevant planning and preparation, you can relax knowing you are off to discover the Big Apple’s theatre scene.