Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 4/12/2014

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 4122014.

First Nighter: Athol Fugard's "Shadow...," Richard Maxwell's "Isolde" by David Finkle

Although Athol Fugard turns 82 in June and his protagonist in The Shadow of the Hummingbird--having its world premiere at...

BroadwayWorld.com Launches Cabaret Listings

BroadwayWorld.com has long been known for our unmatched theatre listings, which provide up- to- date show information for tens of thousands of upcoming productions around the country and wor…

‘Die Fledermaus’ at Maryland Opera Studio at Clarice Smith for the Performing Arts by Jessica Vaughan

Maryland Opera Studio revels in the ridiculous with Strauss’s oft-performed comic opera Die Fledermaus. Director Nick Olcott exploits its absurdities to the hilt. He also translated the sp…

Review: Strictly Ballroom – Lyric Theatre, Sydney by Cassie Tongue

Strictly Ballroom the Musical needs to learn from its own motto: A life lived in fear is a life half-lived. The show is afraid to be a musical. For a piece that started as a devised stage wo…

‘Shrek’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Once upon a time there was a little place called Toby’s Dinner Theatre that was nestled in the wooded highlands of Columbia, Maryland. And during their 35th year they decided to mount a li…

David Campbell has a brand new album and a brand new tour by Cassie Tongue

One of Australia’s foremost entertainers, David Campbell is back with a brand new album and a brand new show – David Campbell sings John Bucchino. Campbell will also tour with hi…

The Boy from Oz is back – Todd McKenney sings Peter Allen by Cassie Tongue

Todd McKenney is set to perform the songs of Peter Allen in a high energy, vibrant and entertaining night that showcases Todd’s incredible talents.  His Victorian and NSW tour, commencing…

Review Roundup: STRICTLY BALLROOM Opened Today in Sydney by Review Roundups

Baz Luhrmann's exciting, action packed STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL, presented by Global Creatures, is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to foll…

Tony Award-winning actress Phyllis Frelich dies by Terry Tang

Phyllis Frelich, a Tony Award-winning deaf actress who starred in the Broadway version of "Children of a Lesser God," has died. She was 70....

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 4/12- Story Time With ROCKY, Face Time With NEWSIES, and More! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup Today's photos come from the casts of ROCKY, NEWSIES, BRIDGES OVER MADISON COUNTY, and more

What Graeae did next by Jenny Sealey

As an 11 year old, I used to love writing my address as My Bedroom, 50 Ridsdale Rd, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, England, Great Britain, The World, The Universe. read more

King Charles III; Birdland; A Small Family Business review by Susannah Clapp

In Mike Bartlett's fine new play at the Almeida, the Windsors acquire Shakespearean depths, while the ravages of a rock-star life dazzle at the Royal CourtThe Queen is dead; Charles is about…

The Winter's Tale review – 'a ballet to keep' by Luke Jennings

For Christopher Wheeldon and for British ballet, everything was hanging on his new full-length work The Winter's Tale. Happily, for the most part it's a ravishing successThere was a moment d…

Storyboard P: 'I'm pretty animated, y'know?' by Hermione Hoby

'The Basquiat of street dance' tries to explain his amazing eye-popping work, his equally extraordinary approach to it and how he earned Jay Z's patronageWhen I begin recording our interview…

The Winter's Tale review 'a ballet to keep' by Luke Jennings

For Christopher Wheeldon and for British ballet, everything was hanging on his new full-length work The Winter's Tale. Happily, for the most part it's a ravishing successThere was a moment d…

A View from the Bridge review 'visceral and vital' by Laura Barnett

Director Ivo van Hove pulls Arthur Miller's play out of the tenements and into a black box to startling effectThe Belgian director Ivo van Hove has made his name with bold, experimental stag…

Painting the South Bank red: Celebrating a year of the Shed

"I remember being in the Shed foyer in those days when Romeo and Juliet was on in the afternoon and in the evenings there was the Mathew Herbert show and straight after that Andrew Scott wou…

Lynn Stalmaster, Pioneering Casting Director, Now in Spotlight at 86 by Scott Feinberg

Stalmaster, who helped bring to light the likes of Christopher Reeve and John Travolta, is an honored guest at this weekend's TCM Classic Film Festival.read more

VIDEO: 'BRIDGES' Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale Perform 'Falling Into You' by TV News Desk

Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale stopped by this week's Good Day New York to perform 'Falling Into You' from the new musical The Bridges of Madison County, now playing at the Gerald Schoenfe…

VIDEO: Karen Ziemba Sings IT HAD TO BE YOU at Opening Night Party for BULLETS OVER BROADWAY by Stage Tube

The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written byWoody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film opened T…

'The Cripple of Inishmaan' co-star Sarah Greene is on the rise by Joe Dziemianowicz

Rising Irish star Sarah Greene is a beauty and a beast in the jagged comedy “The Cripple of Inishmaan.” That’s the job when you play Slippy Helen, a fiery teenaged redhead who seductiv…

Bryan Cranston Makes Stage Door Prom Proposal For A Special Fan At ALL THE WAY by Pat Cerasaro

Multi-award-winning stage and screen star Bryan Cranston headlines the new political drama All the Way on Broadway and the affable actor took some time out while signing autographs outside t…

Her Only Broadway Musical by Barry

Veteran Actor George S. Irving, Sheldon Harnick Remember Bette Davis in Her Only Broadway Musical         By: Ellis Nassour Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning actor George S. Irving, …

First Look At Kathleen Turner In Rehearsal For BAKERSFIELD MIST by Pat Cerasaro

Internationally recognized stage and screen star Kathleen Turner headlines the new West End production of BAKERSFIELD MIST and a first look at the acclaimed actress in rehearsal is now avail…

Ian Campbell's dramatic and controversial curtain call

During his career, Ian David Campbell has amazed many and infuriated more than a few.

John Lloyd Young Comments On JERSEY BOYS Film by Pat Cerasaro

The Tony Award-winning star of the original Broadway and West End productions of international hit jukebox musical JERSEY BOYS shares his perspective on the forthcoming feature film adaptati…

New and Noteworthy: Theater

New This Week Annapurna (Theatre Exile) In a squalid trailer, a crumbling poet and his ex rummage through 20 years of estrangement. Previews Thursday-April 22, opens April 23.

The Gospel According to...Andy Miller by Michael Block

Name: Andy MillerHometown: Troy, MichiganEducation: BFA in theater from Michigan State UniversityWho do you play in The Mysteries?: I'm in the angel chorus!Tell us about The Mysteries: It's …

About Face Theatre Celebrates Its 18th Year at WONKA BALL 2014: The Gayme Show! Friday, May 9, 2014 at Macy’s on State Street by Michael Roberts

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"Red Velvet" Could Use A Little More Texture by Broadway & Me

Ira Aldridge, the first black man to play Othello before a white audience, is a fascinating character. And Adrian Lester, who recently played the Moor in an acclaimed production by London’…

MEET THE BED EXPERTS: Luxor Linens Brings the Highest Quality Home Textiles to You with Just the Click of a Mouse by Michael Roberts

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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Presents U.S. Exclusive Showing “David Bowie is”, September 23, 2014 to January 4, 2015 by Michael Roberts

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Post-butoh fest showcases brave new world by Laura Molzahn, Special To The Tribune

DANCE REVIEW: "Spawned Seeds, a Post Butoh Festival" at the Chicago Cultural Center Butoh isn't your everyday entertainment. A product of post-World War II Japan, it's pointedly bizarre, gl…

The Most Deserving by Wendy Caster

Catherine Trieschmann's new play, The Most Deserving, aspires to be both entertaining and significant. It is completely successful in the former regard, and not so much in the latter.Kristin…

America's top-paid opera bosses

Pay for San Diego's Ian Campbell has come under scrutiny.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Presents Turner-Prize winning British Artist Simon Starling: Metamorphology by Michael Roberts

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MCA SCREEN: LESLIE HEWITT IN COLLABORATION WITH BRADFORD YOUNG May 17 – August 31, 2014 by Michael Roberts

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Broadway actor Robert Dorfman stars at Children's Theatre

Broadway actor Robert Dorfman talks about his life, career and moving to the Twin Cities for love.

Withering Glance: 'Giselle' marks reopening of Northrop Auditorium

Keeping Handspring Puppet Company's creations in good repair by Craig Nakano

Backstage: Handspring Puppet Company's puppets take a beating in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at the Broad Stage. Here's a closer look.Oberon lost his thumb while in Los Angeles. With no warn…

Fishing for Wives Opens by Barry

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre now in their 37th season is presenting the New York premiere of FISHING for WIVES, a viRumi Oyama, Tisa Chang, Edward Sakamoto, Wally Wongntage romantic comedy se…

BWW Reviews: Stroman Knocks 'Em Dead with BULLETS OVER BROADWAY by Michael Dale

Ladies and gentleman, Susan Stroman is back.

History on stage: My, but the past looks a lot like today by Charles McNulty

Critic's Notebook: Plays based on history are big this year. England has adaptations of Hilary Mantel's Henry VIII novels; we have the LBJ play 'All the Way.' In them, we see parallels to th…

History on stage: My, but the past looks a lot like today by Charles McNulty

Critic's Notebook: Plays based on history are big this year. England has adaptations of Hilary Mantel's Henry VIII novels; we have the LBJ play 'All the Way.' In them, we see parallels to th…

In the Spotlight Series: Cast of THE REALISTIC JONESES by Walter McBride

The Realistic Joneses open last week, April 6, on Broadway at the Lycuem Theatre. This new American play by Will Eno came to Broadway after a critically-acclaimed run at the Yale Repertory T…

Paramount audience communes with Alvin Ailey company

A review of opening night of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre’s three-night stand at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. Performances continue Saturday-Sunday, April 12-13, 2014.

Photo Coverage: Penny Fuller Previews 54 BELOW SINGS APPLAUSE by Walter McBride

Two-time Tony nominee Penny Fuller previewed her show 54 BELOW SINGS APPLAUSE. BroadwayWorld was there for the event- check below for photos

BWW TV: Catching Up with the Cast of SUBMISSIONS ONLY- Colin Hanlon and Lindsay Nicole Chambers by Submissions Only

'Submissions Only,' Broadway's favorite webseries, is back on Monday, April 14, at 900 PM with episode 4 From 900 PM - 1030 PM, you can join the online celebration with Submissions Only cast…

Spotlight on: "Violet"

Sutton Foster stars in a musical about a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s.

Buy One Get One Free Tickets to ‘The Last Five Years’ Tonight and Tomorrow Afternoon at Red Branch Theatre Company by Admin

 For the loyal readers of DCMTA, Red Branch Theatre Company is offering buy one, get one free tickets to the remaining performances of The Last Five Years this weekend – Saturday, …

Fuse Dance Review: “The Shape She Makes” — A Complex, Eloquent Hybrid of Dance and Theater by Iris Fanger

"The Shape She Makes" proffers an eloquent fusion of language and movement that pushes the boundaries of dance and theater without embracing the opaqueness that marks so many experimental pr…

Spotlight on: "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill"

Audra McDonald returns to Broadway to take on the role of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday in a musical play that recounts Holiday’s life story through the songs that made her famous.

Spotlight on: "Casa Valentina"

Harvey Fierstein's new play offers a glimpse into the lives of a group of unforgettable characters as they search for acceptance and happiness in their very own Garden of Eden.

Strictly Ballroom the Musical review plenty of sparkle but not much emotional depth by Alex Needham

The new staging of Baz Luhrmann's film ladles on the glitz, but drowns out the simple human core that made the movie so well-lovedWith its motto "to live with fear is a life half lived&…

Minnesota Dance Theatre presents new and old work

Highlights include a series of duets from different choreographers.

Double Dutch at ArtsEmerson by Thomas Garvey

Yannick Greweldinger and Silke Hundertmark in Lebensraum (Habitat).Lebensraum (Habitat), at ArtsEmerson through this weekend only, manages the curious trick of seeming strange and familiar a…

Theatre Review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre by Danielle Angeline

Singin’ in the Rain, on stage at Way Off Broadway Theatre sings, dances, and acts its way through the waning days of Hollywoodland’s silent screen era circa 1920.  From the opening glit…

I Found My Horn, Trafalgar Studios, review by Dominic Cavendish

I Found My Horn at the Trafalgar Studios was a funny and poignant solo adaptation of Jasper Rees's best-selling 2008 book, says Dominic Cavendish

Photo Coverage: Zach Braff, Marin Mazzie & BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Cast Celebrates Opening Night- Part 2 by Walter McBride

The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film opened …

BC/EFA Easter Bonnet by Barry

Easter Bonnet Competition April 21 and 22 Ends BC/EFA Fundraising Season with Color and Pizzazz                                         By: Ellis Nass…

Another Saturday Saying by Colin Mitchell

“Because good enough is the name of the game and with a couple of credits under your belt, no critic or discerning audience member will cry foul, such is the world we live in ripe with…

If/Then ** by Barry

                      By: David ShewardIdina Menzel, Anthony RappHeaven knows Idina Menzel is talented enough to play two different roles in a massive Broadway musical, …

Theater: Review of "Detroit” at the Jungle

“Detroit” sends the American dream up in flames.

Vision + Voices: Richard III at NYU Skirball by Matthew Wexler

By Brace Cove   Each spring NYU Skirball curates “powerful performances from around the globe” as part of its Visions + Voices Global Peformance Series, which creates a unique opportuni…

‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’ at Rockville Musical Theatre by Keith Tittermary

When a show begins with a “Greek chorus” that is part Sorority girls, part Girl-Band, and a lot of “trailer trash,” you know you are in for a great time. The perfectly mismatched set…

The Saturday Saying by Colin Mitchell

  “Opening night for this show was interesting in one regard, half the house, literally half the house, was press. I haven’t seen such a cluster of critics and reviewers assembled f…

Review: The Easter Funny Show (Manchester Opera House)

Kristy Stott enjoys the zany antics of John Thompson and Tam Ryan in this new family show but feels the production values sometimes let the piece down.

Review: Duet For One (Octagon Theatre, Bolton)

Clare Foster shines in this excellent drama.

Review: ‘Three Days of Rain’

Unbalanced acting fails to capture Greenberg's fascinating themes.

Bullets over Broadway fail to hit their target: review by Richard Ouzounian

A story of about gangsters mixing it up with serious theatre types now tries desperately hard to be The Producers meets Guys and Dolls.

BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY on Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld TV

The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film opened …

Watch scenes from the Olivier-nominated musical Merrily We Roll Along video by Guardian Staff

Merrily We Roll Along at the Harold Pinter theatre has been nominated for seven awards at this year's Oliviers including best musical revival and best director (Maria Friedman). Watch clips …

'The Marvelous Wonderettes'

The Marvelous Wonderettes is a four-part harmony stroll down memory lane.

BWW's On This Day - April 12, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 12 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Charlie Chaplin in “The Tramp” by Trav S.D.

  Today is the anniversary of the release date of Charlie Chaplin’s landmark comedy short The Tramp (1915). Though this was Chaplin’s 38th comedy, this was the first one in wh…

King Charles III by John Morrison

'Mr Goold? Do come in. And you must be Mr Bartlett? Have you been to St James' Palace before?' 'We've never been invited.' 'How remiss of us. Of course, when the Lord Chamberlain's departmen…

Why Shakespeare always says something new by Simon Russell Beale

The great Shakespearean actor Simon Russell Beale reveals the Bard's secrets

Charles III: Do theatre audiences have the right to laugh at the Royal Family? by Dominic Cavendish

King Charles III raises the question of whether the Royals should be a target for humour, says Dominic Cavendish

Interviews: Germaine Delbosq: circus performer by Liz Arratoon

Circus artist Germaine Delbosq has an exceptional circus background, being descended from multiple generations of performers on both her mother Jane Delbosq’s side and her father Jean Paul…

James Franco not nervous about Broadway debut

NEW YORK • James Franco insists he’s not been nervous at all about making his Broadway debut, not even before his first night in front of more than a thousand people.

Can Edinburgh resurrect Jim Davidson, comedy dinosaur? by Brian Logan

A surprise run at the Assembly Rooms this August is a chance for Davidson to fall in with more progressive comedy trends. But will he take it?It sometimes seems as though anyone can be rehab…

Audience Crisis, Parataxis, and Flexibility: A conversation with Karinne Keithley Syers by Andy Horwitz

Eric Conroe talks to Karinne Keithley Syers

Kokandy Productions Announces 2015 Season by Michael Roberts

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Margaret Thatcher played by an actress with no agenda by Tim Walker

Fenella Woolgar, who is playing Baroness Thatcher in Handbagged, is irritated by actresses who feel the need to take a view on the former prime minister.

MICF: Colin Hay by Anne-Marie Peard

I was 13 when I saw Men at Work at the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide. It was one of my first big concerts at that time when vinyl was all we knew and an illegal download was sitting in front…

Offer: Free access code for Teaching Drama digital edition by Lucia Genziani

Calling all Drama teachers! We’ve teamed up with Rhinegold Publishing to offer you a free access code for the interactive digital edition of Teaching Drama. Written for teachers by tea…

Listed: Top 10 Children's Theatre Shows by Katie Colombus

If you are seeking to keep small children entertained this Easter, there's no need to sit around gorging on chocolate with so many egg-citing cultural experiences on offer throughout the UK.…

Shakespeare would be 'shocked' to see his plays today, directors claim by Hannah Furness

Theatre directors argue William Shakespeare would be surprised to see how few actresses were on stage if he were alive today

Tomorrow Sunday, April 13th at 7 PM: Faction of Fools Theatre Company presents the 5th Annual “Fool for All”: ‘Tales of Heroes and Gyros’ by Guest Author

Tomorrow, Sunday, April 13th at 7 pm, Faction of Fools Theatre Company presents the 5th Annual “Fool for All”: Tales of Heroes and Gyros.  The Fool for All has been happening …

*N SYNC's JC Chasez Discusses New JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Arena Tour by Pat Cerasaro

A first look at the talented cast of the new arena tour production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR was presented last week and N SYNC's JC Chasez opens up about …

This week's new dance by Judith Mackrell

HeadSpaceDance | Eifman Ballet: Rodin & Anna KareninaFormer Northern Ballet dancers Charlotte Broom and Christopher Akrill set up their new company, HeadSpace, to push the boundaries of …

This week's new theatre by Lyn Gardner & Mark Cook

Dorian Gray | Henry IV: Part I & II | Sunny Afternoon | Every Last Trick | An Intervention | Undercurrent festivalTwo members of theatrical dynasties are taking their first steps on the …

This week's new live comedy by James Kettle

Jon Richardson | Political Animal | Gary DelaneyOn the face of it, Jon Richardson is an unlikely candidate to become a star of late-night telly. He's got a huge list of old-man gripes and in…

‘Countdown to Yuri’s Night’ Tonight at Anacostia Arts Center from 8 PM-2 AM by Lucrezia Blozia

Astro Pop Entertainment is like a mad scientist’s lab of pop art, burlesque and theatre. Jared Davis, who runs Arlington County Cultural Affairs Scene Shop along with spouse Kate Taylor Da…

President Obama attends 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Tickets to watch Denzel Washington on Broadway in "A Raisin in the Sun" are hard to come by, but one man managed it — President Barack Obama.The president and first lady caug…

CELEBRITY BUZZ: Audra McDonald Is Billie Holliday, Bullets Over Broadway Opens, Pulitzer Predictions, Zach Braff, Sutton Foster, Kyle Dean Massey and by Playbill Staff

Check out the latest Broadway celebrity interviews, features, news and multimedia from Playbill.com this week.

creating a/broad, April 12, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

My Own Personal Veraby Cameryn Moore@camerynmooreI ranted about this a few months ago, but I didn’t know there was a name for it. Vera. Specifically Vera Nabokov, Vladimir Naboko…

STAGE VIEWS: Jersey Boys Star Joseph Leo Bwarie by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.

THE WEEK AHEAD, April 12-18: Lady Day, Of Mice and Men and Act One Open; Oliviers and Pulitzer Awarded by Blake Ross

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Audra McDonald sings the blues… Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally shack up (again)… Daniel Radcliffe and Martin McDonagh team …

LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Kenny Leon Discover the "Dream" in Broadway's A Raisin in the Sun by Michael Gioia

LaTanya Richardson Jackson (unexpectedly) makes her way back to Broadway — by a twist of fate and the encouragement of director Kenny Leon — in the 2014 Main Stem revival of the …

Egregiously Overlooked: Top Ten Broadway Musical Performances That Should Have Been Tony-Nominated by Ben Rimalower

Awards season is underway, and Playbill.com contributor Ben Rimalower shares his list of the top ten Broadway musical performers who were overlooked when Tony Award nominations were announce…

GLAAD Media Awards Presented in L.A. April 12; "Glee," "Orange Is the New Black" Among Nominees by Adam Hetrick

Elton John, Lady Gaga, "Glee," "Orange Is the New Black" and "Behind the Candelabra" are among the nominees for the 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards.

Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan, Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Begins Broadway Previews April 12 by Adam Hetrick

The Michael Grandage production of Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan, starring Daniel Radcliffe, begins Broadway previews April 12 at the Cort Theatre following a sold-out Londo…

Stage Musical of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom Opens in Australia April 12 by Adam Hetrick

The Australian stage premiere of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom, featuring songs by Diane Warren, David Foster and more, officially opens April 12 after previews that began March 25 at…

Carolee Carmello, Mandy Gonzalez, Telly Leung, Robert Creighton, Kissy Simmons Sing Broadway Showstoppers! April 12 by Michael Gioia

Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello, Mandy Gonzalez, Telly Leung, Robert Creighton and Kissy Simmons perform in Broadway Showstoppers! April 12 at the the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morr…

Megan Hilty Plays San Francisco's Feinstein's at the Nikko April 12-13 by Andrew Gans

"Smash" and Broadway star Megan Hilty plays Feinstein’s at the Nikko, which is located within Hotel Nikko San Francisco, beginning April 12.

Our God's Brother, Written by Pope John Paul II, Opens in NYC April 12 by Andrew Gans

The Storm Theatre Company in association with Blackfriar's Repertory Theatre presents Karol Wojtyla's Our God's Brother, which officially opens April 12 following previews that b…

Nilo Cruz Receives Greenfield Prize April 12; Olympia Dukakis Is Keynote Speaker by Carey Purcell

Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz receives the 2014 Greenfield Prize April 12.

Quiara Alegría Hudes' Pulitzer Prize-Winning Water by the Spoonful Begins Performances at Old Globe April 12 by Carey Purcell

The Old Globe's production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Water by the Spoonful begins previews April 12 prior to an official opening April 17. 

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Stephen Trask, On Bringing the Rock 'n' Roll Sound of Hedwig to Broadway by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com chats with composer Stephen Trask about the Broadway debut of the cult rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

The Cripple of Inishmaan, Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Starts Previews on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan, starring Daniel Radcliffe, begins performances on the Great White Way at the Cort Theatre on April 12. Under the direction of Tony winner Mi…

Dogs, Bromance & James Franco: 12 Things Your English Teacher Didn’t Tell You About Of Mice and Men by Pete Croatto

You probably know it as the novella you had to read for ninth grade English class, but John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men also has a storied stage history. Another chapter gets writ…

Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Apr. 11

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, April 11, 2014.