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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

William Petersen to Star Alongside Rae Gray in Steppenwolf Theatre's SLOWGIRL, 7/18-8/25 by BroadwayWorld

This summer, Steppenwolf ensemble member-and former artistic director--Randall Arney returns to Chicago to stage Greg Pierce's hit play, Slowgirl, which premiered at Lincoln Center Theater i…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Jordan Gelber, Jennifer Cody and More in Hangar Theatre's LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS by BroadwayWorld

Hangar Theatre kicked off its 2013 season on June 13th with Neil Simon's irresistible comedy Last of the Red Hot Lovers, which runs through June 29. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cas…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Urie in BUYER & CELLAR! by BroadwayWorld

The off-Broadway comedy, Buyer amp Cellar, starring Michael Urie 'Ugly Betty', written by Jonathan Tolins, and directed by Stephen Brackett, begins performances tonight at 730pm at the Barro…

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The Tony Awards Telecast Now on iTunes, Amazon and Blackberry World by BroadwayWorld

Broadway fans can own the 2013 Tony Awards Telecast, through iTunes and Amazon.com. Starting now, fans can purchase and watch this year's exciting telecast on their computer, tablet, phone a…

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Photo Flash: Tom Wopat, Isabel Keating, Christine Pedi and More at UNSUNG JIMMY VAN HEUSEN by BroadwayWorld

Drama Desk nominee Nancy Anderson Far From Heaven, Wonderful Town, Jannie Jones The Full Monty, Tony Award nominee Isabel Keating The Boy From Oz, Hairspray, Drama Desk nominee Garrett Long …

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Photo Flash: Eric Idle Surprises the Muny's SPAMALOT Cast on Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld

The Muny presents John O'Hurley in the first show of its fantastic 95th Season, Monty Python's Spamalot, directed and choreographed by Denis Jones. The show opened last night, June 17, and y…

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Michael Unger, Jeffrey Saver and More Set for SEUSSICAL for 1241 Foundation by BroadwayWorld

Seussical The Musical, one of Broadway's most joyous musicals, written by the esteemed, Tony Award winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, will be presented at the Newtown High Sch…

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MOTOWN Cast, Megan Hilty, Barry Manilow, Darren Criss & More to Perform on PBS's 'Capitol Fourth' by BroadwayWorld

America's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron DANCING WITH THE STARS will return tothe West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to host A CAPITOL FOURTH, star…

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RWS & Associates to Produce Original Shows for Holland America Cruise Line by BroadwayWorld

Emmy Award-winning NYC based entertainment firm RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. has been tapped by Holland America Line as part of a renewed commitment to revolutionize the way live s…

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Broadway Couple Nikki Renee Daniels and Jeff Kready Welcome a Baby Girl! by BroadwayWorld

According to posts on their Facebook pages, Broadway couple Nikki Renee Daniels and Jeff Kready welcomed a baby girl, Lena Renee Kready, into the world at 658 this morning. 'Mother and daugh…

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Alexander Gemignani Joins Cast of CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical smash CHICAGO welcomes Drama Desk nominee Alexander Gemignani tonight, June 18, in the role of 'that silver-tongued …

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Official: Josh Gad & Santino Fontana to Join Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell in Disney's FROZEN by BroadwayWorld

Walt Disney Animation Studios WDAS has tapped a trio of talented actors to join the voice cast in 'Frozen.' Josh Gad 'The Internship,' 'Love amp Other Drugs,' Broadway's 'The Book of Mormon'…

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Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce & More Set for Off Broadway Alliance Awards Reception at Sardi's Today by BroadwayWorld

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing firms, will present the 3rd annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards …

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Lindsay Pearce, Payson Lewis, Jonah Platt and More Set to Star in L.A.'s BARE, 9/5 by BroadwayWorld

As previously reported, Glorystruck productions will present the Los Angeles return of the Damon Intrabartolo-Jon Hartmere pop opera at the Hayworth Theatre in Downtown LA, September 5, 2013.

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Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellan-Led NO MAN'S LAND, WAITING FOR GODOT to Go On Sale 7/15 by BroadwayWorld

Tickets to the limited season repertoire of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudupand Shuler Hensley direc…

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Ed Asner to Guest on Season Finale of NBC'S BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS, 7/9 by BroadwayWorld

Ed Asner to Guest o Season Finale of BETTY WHITES OFF THEIR ROCKERS

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Photo Flash: First Look at Tyne Daly and Manoel Felciano in Bucks County's MOTHERS AND SONS by BroadwayWorld

Bucks County Playhouse BCP presents the world premiere of Mothers and Sons, a new play by four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally. Last seen at Bucks County in Love Letters …

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What's Playing on Broadway- July 4th Weekend! by BroadwayWorld

While some shows will proceed as normal for the upcoming holiday weekend, others are working on adjusted schedules. Catch up on which are doing what below

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BREAKING NEWS: Maggie Gyllenhaal Set to Lead THE VILLAGE BIKE at MCC in June 2014; HAND OF GOD Included in Line-Up! by BroadwayWorld

According ot the New York Times, stage and screen star Maggie Gyllenhaal is set to lead THE VILLAGE BIKE at MCC Theatre as a part of its 2013-14 seaon. Gyllenhaal will play 'a pregnant young…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Mary Bridget Davies, Sabrina Elayne Carten and More in Arena Stage's ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN by BroadwayWorld

Following a critically acclaimed run at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater this past fall, One Night with Janis Joplin returns for a summer run. Leading the production is Ma…

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Former Cedar Lake Artistic Director Benoit-Swan Pouffer to Choreograph Broadway's SOUL DOCTOR by BroadwayWorld

Producers of the upcoming Broadway musical Soul Doctor, about the life and music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone, announced today that Benoit-Swan Pouf…

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Jude Law to Perform with Treadaway and Cusack in A CURIOUS NIGHT AT THE THEATRE Charity Event, July 1 by BroadwayWorld

Jude Law will be performing live on stage with actors Luke Treadaway and Niamh Cusack as part of A Curious Night at the Theatre, a unique charity gala at the Apollo Theatre on 1 July 2013. J…

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Tony Winning Director Jack O'Brien's Memoir JACK BE NIMBLE Set for Release Today by BroadwayWorld

Three-time Tony winning director Jack O'Brien's memoir 'Jack Be Nimble The Accidental Education of an Unintentional Director' will be published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux today, June 18, 2…

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CHOIR BOY Begins Previews Tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the American premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy, the new play featuring gospel music directed by Trip Cullman at MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Har…

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Eddie Perfect Responds to KING KONG Musical's Critics by BroadwayWorld

In response to Woodhead's comments, Australian theatre star Eddie Perfect took to Facebook, saying 'I agree with Cameron Woodhead, and I'd add something further. There's a convenient narrati…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick on the Set of THE LAST FIVE YEARS! by BroadwayWorld

Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrick Tweeted today a first look of themselves together on the set of THE LAST FIVE YEARS film. Check it out below

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Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: June 17- 23 by BroadwayWorld

Summer is officially kicking into full gear and the Broadway box officies are booming as a result. Get your tickets now to ensure you way in

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Shoshana Bean and More to Perform in CIRCLE OF DREAMS Concert at UCLA, 6/22 by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Dreams Foundation will present Circle of Dreams, a unique Broadway concert open to the public, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse on Saturday, June 22 at 730pm. This culmination of a wee…

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VIDEO: Fantasia Barrino to Join COTTON CLUB PARADE; Announces Plans on TODAY! by BroadwayWorld

Actress and singer Fantasia Barrino announced on The Today Show her plans to join Broadway's Cotton Club Parade this fall. Barrino also just released her fourth studio album, 'Side Effects o…

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Jon Devries, Tasha Lawrence, Eva Kaminsky, Will Rogers and More Cast in O'Neill Center's 2013 National Playwrights Conference by BroadwayWorld

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced cast members for the 2013 National Playwrights Conference. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Wendy C. Goldberg, the Conference will ru…

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Photo Flash: Tonya Pinkins and More in TBTB's STILL MORE OF OUR PARTS Festival by BroadwayWorld

Theater Breaking Through Barriers TBTB, the renowned Off-Broadway company known for its productions that integrate artists with disabilities with able-bodied actors, presents its third annua…

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