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Sunday, December 14, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Catch an Animated Elf, Get Von Trapped at 54 Below & See a Thoroughly Modern Annie by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, standing in line to buy some high-priced item that will be forgotten by your friend—and thrown in the trash—in two months. Get out of the queue and hit the streets, whe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 7, 2014

This Week’s Picks! See Sting Sing, Sleep Tight with Anika Larsen & Make a Holiday Wish with Idina Menzel by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, still trying to stretch those Thanksgiving leftovers—you know you can’t make a meal out of turkey skin, olives, and pumpkin pie filling! Before you venture out of the h…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:58AM
Thursday, December 4, 2014

Learn the Extraordinary True Story of The Elephant Man & How It Inspired Bradley Cooper, David Bowie & More by Pete Croatto

The Elephant Man is back on Broadway, and no one could be more thrilled than the revival's leading man, Bradley Cooper. The screen star has been enthralled with the true story of Jo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:20PM
Sunday, November 30, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Live-Tweet Peter Pan, Start Your Morning with Meryl & Attend a ‘Bazinga’ Broadway Benefit by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, in the turkey coma! Take off your sweats, pop an antacid, and open your eyes to the awesome theater events happening this week. There’s a groovy Annaleigh Ashford concert, Ji…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 23, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Bring Kristin Chenoweth Home, Shop with Idina Menzel & Spend Turkey Day with the Stars by Pete Croatto

Hey you, making three kinds of stuffing to accommodate your Thanksgiving guests’ allergies! Back away from the gluten-free breadcrumbs and partake in all of the great theater events th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 22, 2014

Holly Hunter on Her Theater Roots & Leading David Rabe's Cathartic Vietnam War Drama Sticks and Bones by Pete Croatto

Holly Hunter’s film and television career is packed with memorable roles, but she’s also a stage veteran—in fact, the Coen Brothers wrote her part in Raising Arizona after …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 16, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Bring Kristin Chenoweth Home, Get Lucky with Danza in Vegas & Go Back to High School by Pete Croatto

Hey you, wrapped up like a wool burrito to fend off the cold—step away from the space heater. Crappy weather shouldn’t stop you from enjoying what Broadway has to offer, includin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 9, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Rock Out with Frankie J. Grande, Bring Jersey Boys Home & Willkommen Emma Stone by Pete Croatto

Hey you, sweating over (and into) that homemade apple cider! Breathe deep and step away from the nutmeg. There’s a ton of fun stuff to do, including a movie star’s Broadway debut…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, November 2, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Welcome Bradley Cooper Back to Broadway, Go Far Away with Patti LuPone & More by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, digging through the discount Halloween candy! Don’t you know the only stuff left is made from discarded truck tires? Besides, there’s a ton of fun events this week, inc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

On the Town Stud Jay Armstrong Johnson on His Oatmeal Cream Pie Diet & New Bestie Alysha Umphress by Pete Croatto

Jay Armstrong Johnson’s prior Broadway stints didn’t exactly include box steps, jazz hands and kicklines: He’s played contest hopeful Greg Wilhote in Hands on a Hardbody, a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:47AM
Sunday, October 26, 2014

This Week’s Picks: Get Jeremy Jordan Alone, Step on Up to Side Show & Take a Swim in The River by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, trying to decide between the Sexy Stephen Sondheim and the Slutty Edward Albee Halloween costume! Stop it. Both of those ideas are terrible. Besides, there’s too much fun stu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, October 19, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Drink Coffee with Hugh Jackman and Bid Constantine Maroulis & Lauren Worsham Farewell by Pete Croatto

Got nothing to do this weekend but eat pumpkin spice cookies and binge on Golden Girls reruns? We’ve got you covered. There’s a gaggle of Broadway ladies performing with a great …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Sex, Sailors & the City: On the Town's Transformation From Ballet to Beloved Broadway Hit by Pete Croatto

New York is a helluva town, and it’ll be even better on October 16, when On the Town officially returns to Broadway! The latest revival of the classic musical at the newly renovated Ly…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:43PM
Sunday, October 12, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Star in Wicked (Kinda), Meet Sierra Boggess in the Middle & See Michael C. Hall in Drag by Pete Croatto

Hey you, trying to muster up some enthusiasm for baseball—stop living a lie. It's time to get up off the couch and see what Broadway has to offer this week. There's a morning c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

This Week’s Picks! Deck the Halls with Idina Menzel, Meet Sierra Boggess in the Middle & See Michael C. Hall in Drag by Pete Croatto

Hey you, trying to muster up some enthusiasm for baseball—stop living a lie. It's time to get up off the couch and see what Broadway has to offer this week. There's a morning c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, October 5, 2014

This Week's Picks! Cast Your Vote For Harvey Milk, Watch Chita's Back & Be Carol Burnett's Pen Pal by Pete Croatto

We know the weather is prompting you to go apple picking, hayriding, and other activities straight from Oklahoma!, but please don’t. There are so many fun happenings in NYC that don&rs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Meet On the Town’s Miss Turnstiles: Ballet-Dancing Math Whiz Megan Fairchild by Pete Croatto

Age: 30 Hometown: Sandy, UT Current Role: Dancing beauty queen Ivy Smith, whose subway poster inspires the amorous escapades of three sailors with 24 hours of New York City freedom in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:04PM
Sunday, September 28, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Board Sting’s Ship, Solve a Curious Mystery & Rock Out Broadway-Style by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, with the pumpkinblast triple latte! Stop being a cliché. Don’t you know how much fun is out there that doesn’t involve squash? There’s Lena Hall and Lauren…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Tuesday, September 23, 2014

You Can't Take It With You Star Rose Byrne on Annie Nerves & Bobby Cannavale's Broadway Advice by Pete Croatto

Rose Byrne says she takes time off—recent getaway spots include London and Paris—it just doesn’t look like it. For years, the Australian actress has delivered a non-stop st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:43PM
Sunday, September 14, 2014

This Week's Picks! Go On the Town with Cute Sailors, Shop at the Flea Market & Spend an Evening with Chita & Rosie by Pete Croatto

Yeah, we know you’re really busy with work, school and polishing off that box of crackers—but you must not neglect what’s really important! New York City has so many fun, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 7, 2014

This Week’s Picks: Crown a New Cinderella, Party with Patti & Eavesdrop on Nathan Lane & Andrea Martin by Pete Croatto

We have good news and bad news. The bad news? Summer is over. The good news? September is here! There’s too much fun stuff to do, including a chat between two Broadway superstars, a mu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:39AM
Tuesday, September 2, 2014

This Is Our Youth Star Michael Cera on What He'd Tell His Teenage Self & Why He's Not a New Yorker by Pete Croatto

Thanks to his work in TV (Arrested Development) and movies (Superbad), Michael Cera has built a reputation as a shy, sly and superb comic actor. Now, he’s teaming up to play anoth…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM
Sunday, August 31, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Rock Out with Hedwig’s Inch, Sing Shakespeare with Lindsay Mendez & More by Pete Croatto

Hey, we know you’re sad that summer is officially over. But chin up, plucky theatergoers! There’s tons of cool stuff to make you forget the ice cream truck’s imminent demis…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 24, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Have a Genie Game Night, Welcome Nathan Lane & Matthew Broderick Back to B'way & More by Pete Croatto

Yeah, we know you’re bummed because summer is ending. But snap out of it! You’re missing out on a ton of great events happening in New York City, including Matthew Broderick and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Saturday, August 23, 2014

Paul Alexander Nolan on His New Once Gal, What It’s Like to Be on a Billboard & Those Crazy Socks by Pete Croatto

Eight months into playing Guy in the Tony-winning musical Once, Paul Alexander Nolan can’t recommend a good Irish pub in Manhattan. He’s too busy being a “Broadway monk&rdq…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 10, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Get Into Trouble with Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana, Go on a Newsies Strike & More by Pete Croatto

It’s clear now: August kind of stinks. The weather is brutal, everyone’s on vacation but you, and school looms. But cheer up! There's tons of fun to be had all over the city,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 3, 2014

This Week’s Picks: Get Frisky in Phoenix, Salute Stritch & Party Like a Rock Star with Constantine Maroulis by Pete Croatto

It’s hot. It’s so hot, you can barely walk two feet without looking like you went through a car wash. But towel off, guys! There’s tons of cool happenings, including a retu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, July 27, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Sing Like Idina Menzel, Go Jersey with Ryan Molloy & Get Jazzy with Lindsay Mendez by Pete Croatto

Sitting in bed all day with the covers over your head is fun, but you know what’s even better? Seizing the day, Newsies-style! There's so much to do, including Lindsay Mendez&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, July 13, 2014

This Week's Picks! Play Ball with Idina Menzel, Crown a Winner at Pageant & Bring Lady Day Home by Pete Croatto

Hey, you! The one sitting by the fan, sticking to the furniture. Don’t you know there’s more stuff to do than sit and sweat? There’s the premiere of a cross-dressing beauty…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Sunday, July 6, 2014

This Week’s Picks! Adopt a Pup, Have Sex with Strangers & Take the Village Bike For One Last Spin by Pete Croatto

Did you eat too much on July 4? Did you make questionable decisions involving fireworks? Don’t worry. As always, Broadway.com is here for you. Forget about last week's regrets, bec…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM
Sunday, June 29, 2014

This Week's Picks! Meet the Bard, Relive the Rent Days & Take Hedwig Home by Pete Croatto

It’s Fourth of July week, so most of the country will be doing the three Bs: beach, barbecue, and blowing stuff up. You can do better! Our forefathers fought to declare your independen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

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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