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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Tony Committee Makes Eligibility Rulings on Cinderella and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Michael Mellini

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the third time this season to decide the eligibility of two Broadway productions from the 2012-13 season: Cinderella and Cat on a Hot Tin Roo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:10PM

Ghost National Tour to Launch This Fall in Schenectady by Michael Mellini

Turn on the pottery wheel. The national tour of the musical Ghost will launch at the Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, NY on September 14. The romantic thriller will play engagements in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:47AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

West End Star Ramin Karimloo Plans North American Concert Tour by Michael Mellini

Before he storms the barricades of Toronto's upcoming Les Miserables revival, West End star Ramin Karimloo will embark on a North American concert tour.  Karimloo will kick off t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Leslye Headland Talks Teaming with the 'Incredible' Krysten Ritter for Her Assistance TV Pilot by Michael Mellini

Before making it as a successful playwright, Lesley Headland worked as an assistant in the office trenches of film mogul Harvey Weinstein. Her taxing experience trying to meet the office&rsq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM
Monday, March 18, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Motown Takes in Over $1 Million During First Week of Previews by Michael Mellini

Audiences are eager to groove to the hits of Motown. The new musical had a fantastic first week of previews taking in over $1 million in ticket sales and playing to a packed 102.92% cap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:07PM

Starstuff Shines Again as Peter and the Starcatcher Returns Off-Broadway by Michael Mellini

Black Stache is up to no good again as Peter and the Starcatcher resumes performances March 18 at its new off-Broadway home in New World Stages. Jason Ralph leads the Peter Pan pre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Alan Menken Talks Writing Tunes for Alien TV Comedy The Neighbors and Readying Aladdin for Broadway by Michael Mellini

Eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken has written songs for some pretty bizarre characters over the years, including singing candlesticks (Beauty and the Beast), crabs and seagulls (The Little…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:56PM
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The Office's Jenna Fischer to Make Her Stage Debut in Neil LaBute's Reasons to Be Happy by Michael Mellini

The Office's Jenna Fischer has found her first post-Dunder Mifflin job. Deadline.com reports that Fischer is heading off-Broadway to lead Neil LaBute's Reasons to Be H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:15PM
Monday, March 11, 2013

Honeymoon in Vegas Musical, Starring Tony Danza, to Have Pre-Broadway Run at Paper Mill Playhouse by Michael Mellini

The world premiere of the Broadway-bound musical Honeymoon in Vegas will kick off the 2013-14 season at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse.  Starring Tony Danza and directed by …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:21PM

Broadway Grosses: Lucky Guy, Starring Tom Hanks, Hits $1 Million Mark During First Full Week of Previews by Michael Mellini

Looks like Lucky Guy is going to be quite the hot ticket. Nora Ephron's final play, in which Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut, took in over $1 million in ticket sales during the drama&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:37PM
Friday, March 8, 2013

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth 'Devastated' by U.K. Tour Cancellation by Michael Mellini

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth has canceled her U.K. concert tour at the last minute. The actress was set to launch the tour on March 11 at the London Coliseum. No exact reason for the c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:13PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis & Michael Keaton to Star in Broadway-Themed Comedy Birdman by Michael Mellini

Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis and Michael Keaton are coming to Broadway...on the big screen at least. The stars have signed on to appear in Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu's new…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:05PM

James Franco to Make His Broadway Debut in Of Mice and Men Revival by Michael Mellini

James Franco is finally going to make his Broadway debut. The Oz the Great and Powerful star is planning to play George in a Broadway revival of Of Mice and Men, he revealed during a visit t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

Jane Lynch to Enroll in the Police Force with Wilmer Valderrama for New Animated Series Murder Police by Michael Mellini

That's Officer Lynch to you! Glee and upcoming Annie star Jane Lynch has signed on to lead FOX's new animated series Murder Police, according to EW.com. Lynch will star as a detectiv…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:01PM

Smash Ratings Watch: Sean Hayes' First Appearance Marks a New Series Low by Michael Mellini

Sean Hayes' first outing as a guest star on Smash didn't help attract any new viewers. As the show's latest musical Liaisons entered the picture, the fifth episode…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50PM

Smash Ratings Watch: The Theater-Loving Series Drops to a New Low by Michael Mellini

Sean Hayes' first outing as a guest star on Smash didn't help attract any new viewers. As the show's latest musical Liaisons entered the picture, the fifth episode…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:50PM

Old Hats, Starring Bill Irwin and David Shiner, Adds Extra Month of Performances by Michael Mellini

Old Hats stars Bill Irwin and David Shiner will keep clowning around off-Broadway for an extra four weeks! The clowning duo’s newest show has received a third Broadway e…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2013

C.J. Wilson Replaces Adam Rapp in Broadway's The Big Knife, Starring Bobby Cannavale by Michael Mellini

C.J. Wilson will take over the role of Hank Teagle from Adam Rapp in the upcoming Broadway revival of The Big Knife. Rapp has departed the production due to scheduling conflicts. Starring Bo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM
Monday, March 4, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Mary Poppins Soars Away From Broadway After Six Years by Michael Mellini

After nearly six and a half magical years on Broadway, the hit musical Mary Poppins definitely had a jolly holiday as it ended its Broadway run. The musical played to 97% capacity and pulled…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:58PM
Friday, March 1, 2013

Thumbs Up! Acting Legend Vanessa Redgrave Is Awe-Inspiring in The Revisionist by Michael Mellini

At the beginning of Jesse Eisenberg's The Revisionist, Maria (Vanessa Redgrave) slouches in her shabby apartment in Szczecin, Poland, waiting the arrival of her distant American cou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

One Day at a Time Star and Tony-Nominated Actress Bonnie Franklin Dead at Age 69 by Michael Mellini

Tony-nominated actress Bonnie Franklin passed away on March 1 at the age of 69, according to the Los Angeles Times. The cause was complications from pancreatic cancer. Franklin earned a B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Oscar Winner Renee Zellweger Eyes a West End Debut in Stage Adaptation of the Paul Newman Classic The Hustler by Michael Mellini

Renee Zellweger is about to hit the pool halls. The Academy Award winner may head to the West End this fall in a stage adaptation of The Hustler, according to the Daily Mail. Initially the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:56AM
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Mickey Meets the Bard? Alex Timbers to Direct Disney Musical Update of a Shakespeare Classic by Michael Mellini

Forget fairy-tales, Disney is digging into the classic works of Shakespeare for its next movie musical. The House of Mouse has hired Tony nominee Alex Timbers to direct an updated, musical t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:14PM

Girls' Adam Driver Will Get Challenged to a Duel in His New Film Coward by Michael Mellini

Better brush up on your sharp shooting, Adam Driver! The Broadway alum and Girls star will find himself challenged to a duel as the lead of the new indie film Coward, according to Deadline.c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:57PM

Glengarry Glen Ross' John C. McGinley to Reunite with Scrubs Creator for New Sitcom by Michael Mellini

John C. McGinley may have found himself at the mercy of his company in Glengarry Glen Ross, but now the actor is about to start running things. McGinley will star as a corporate boss in the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM
Monday, February 25, 2013

Another Round! Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti and the Cast of Once to Play Encore Show at 54 Below by Michael Mellini

The cast of Once is ready for another round. Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti and co. will perform another performance of their recent 54 Below concert on March 3.  First performed on Fe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Another Round! The Cast of Once to Play Encore Show at 54 Below by Michael Mellini

The Dubliners of Once are ready for another round. The cast of the Tony-winning musical will perform another performance of their recent 54 Below concert on March 3.  First perf…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Broadway Grosses: The Lion King Reclaims Its Throne at the Top of the Box Office by Michael Mellini

The Lion King roared its way back to the top of the box office this week. The cast of Picnic packed up their checkered blankets (and Sebastian Stan's impeccible abs) as the Roundabout re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:39PM

That's All, Folks! Kristin Chenoweth Closes Out the Oscar Ceremony with Host Seth MacFarlane by Michael Mellini

Kristin Chenoweth totally deserves her own Oscar for her fantastic red carpet coverage and splashy closing number at the ceremony, are we right?! After the last little golden man was handed …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:16AM

Effie, Velma & Jean Valjean Together at Last! Watch the Oscar's Starry Tribute to Movie Musicals by Michael Mellini

In what sounds like a theater fan's biggest musical mash-up fantasy come true, the casts of the Les Misérables, Chicago and Dreamgirls films assembled at the Oscars to pay tribute…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:22AM
Sunday, February 24, 2013

Duh! Anne Hathaway Wins the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Les Misérables by Michael Mellini

Surprising absolutely nobody (except perhaps herself), Anne Hathaway is now the owner of a shiny Oscar for her performance as Fantine in the hit Les Misérables movie. The actress took…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:20PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards