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Monday, November 4, 2013

Gentleman's Guide Star Jefferson Mays on Being Trained Like a Dog, the Best Way to Die and Keeping His Tony Award Out of the House by Beth Stevens

Jefferson Mays, who was the talk of the town and took home a Tony Award for playing multiple roles in I Am My Own Wife almost 10 years ago, is at it again. This time the actor is playing all…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:23AM
Friday, November 1, 2013

Dream a Dream of Cookies with Sesame Street's Side-Splitting Spoof of Les Miz by Beth Stevens

Join Cookie Monster as he asks the age-old question, "Who me am?" in this epic spoof of the "feel good and not so good" movie of the year, Les Mousserables. From an over-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM

Get a Drop Dead Gorgeous First Look at Broadway's Gentleman's Guide, Starring Jefferson Mays & Bryce Pinkham by Beth Stevens

The Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, starring Tony winner Jefferson Mays and Bryce Pinkham, has landed on Broadway, and we have a first look at the dashing new musical comedy. In th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:01PM
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Star Spotting! Movie Magnet Ewan McGregor to Make His Broadway Debut in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing by Beth Stevens

Scottish movie star Ewan McGregor, famous for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and his wide range of diverse screen roles, is set to make his Broadway debut next fall.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:00PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

So Not in Kansas Anymore! Groove to This Mega-Mix of Andy Karl's Wicked Oz Blog Songs by Beth Stevens

Before Fly Girl, there was the Oz Blog! Andy Karl, who stars in Jersey Boys and will headline Rocky, offered much more than a backstage peek into his time as Fiyero. Celebrate 10 years of Wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:05PM
Monday, October 28, 2013

Because We Knew You! Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth & Wicked Stars on the Musical That Changed Broadway for Good by Beth Stevens

As Wicked celebrates 10 years on the Great White Way, Broadway.com is looking back at our own history with the blockbuster musical. We combed our archives of in-depth interviews and red carp…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:33PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Tony Winner Patti LuPone's Touching Tribute to the Bitch That Made Her Cry by Beth Stevens

When you think of animal-loving stage stars, you undoubtedly think of Broadway Barks co-founder Bernadette Peters, who (in the words of her Follies co-star Jan Maxwell) won a special Tony Aw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:38PM
Monday, October 21, 2013

Start Spreading the News: Yankees Drama Bronx Bombers Heads to Broadway by Beth Stevens

Bronx Bombers is coming to the major leagues this winter: Broadway. The new play, written and directed by Eric Simonson (the scribe behind the sports dramas Lombardi and Magic/Bird…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:01AM
Sunday, October 20, 2013

Mary-Louise Parker Lets It Snow, Ed Harris Heads South & Rachel Weisz Cheats on Daniel Craig in This Week’s Datebook by Beth Stevens

Start gulping espresso, theater lovers! You’ll need to be wide-awake for this jam-packed week of exciting offerings. From Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker’s latest Broadway outing …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Exclusive! Get a Taste of Idina Menzel Singing the Opening Number from If/Then by Beth Stevens

Right now Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp and the cast of the upcoming Broadway musical, If/Then are on a bus barreling toward Washington, D.C. for their world premiere. Though the star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM

See Broadway Hoofers Tap Out a New Spin on Anna Kendrick's 'Cups' by Beth Stevens

It's been more than a year since movie musical it girl Anna Kendrick busted out her percussive plastic cup routine on the big screen in Pitch Perfect, and the hit, "When I'm Gon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:15AM
Friday, October 11, 2013

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Joins Indie Teen Movie Hard Sell by Beth Stevens

Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth has signed on to join Katrina Bowden and Skyler Gisondo in director Sean Nalaboff’s indie teen flick Hard Sell, according to Deadline.com. The movie ce…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:11PM

See Lea Michele's Gut-Wrenching Goodbye Song to Cory Monteith on Glee by Beth Stevens

Need a good cry? Grab a box of tissues because Lea Michele's soulful solo on Glee's October 10 episode, "The Quarterback," will definitely have you in tears. Michele's …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:08PM

Gotta Go?! Richard Fleeshman, Jenna Russell & More Set for U.K. Premiere of Urinetown by Beth Stevens

Richard Fleeshman, Jenna Russell and more are going to have to pay to pee! The Broadway alums (Fleeshman starred in Ghost the Musical on Broadway, and Russell garnered a Tony nomination for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM
Thursday, October 10, 2013

Crystal Bowersox Talks Starring in Always...Patsy Cline on Broadway: 'I'm Honored They Picked Me' by Beth Stevens

Although summer plans for Crystal Bowersox to make her Broadway debut opposite Oscar nominee Annette O’Toole in the musical Always…Patsy Cline fell apart, the American Idol alum…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:00PM
Wednesday, October 9, 2013

So Far Away (But Not For Long)! Jessie Mueller and the Stars of Beautiful Celebrate Their Pre-Broadway Opening by Beth Stevens

It would be so fine to see their faces at our door, but for now the stars of the new musical Beautiful are celebrating their pre-Broadway run in San Francisco. The tuner, which explores the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:37PM

Live's Michael Strahan Grooves Backstage at Motown The Musical by Beth Stevens

It was almost like a homecoming on October 8 when Live with Kelly and Michael co-host Michael Strahan ventured to the Lunt Fontanne Theatre to reunite with the uber-talented cast of the hit …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:15AM
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Stage Great Julie Harris, Winner of Five Tony Awards, Dead at 87 by Beth Stevens

Virtuosic acting legend Julie Harris, who won a record-breaking five Tony Awards (in addition to a Special Lifetime Achievement Award), three Emmys and a Grammy Award and was nominated for a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11AM
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Spider-Man Actor in 'Serious Condition' After Accident; Show Canceled Mid-Performance by Beth Stevens

An actor was reportedly hurt during the August 15 evening performance of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre, according to local NBC News. The show was stop…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:21PM
Sunday, August 11, 2013

Glee's Lea Michele Dedicates Teen Choice Win to Cory Monteith, Promises Fans 'We're Going to Get Through This Together' by Beth Stevens

An emotional Lea Michele thanked fans for "all of their love and support" as she accepted the Choice TV Actress: Comedy Award for her work on the FOX TV series Glee. The Teen Choic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:25PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Lea Michele Thanks Fans for Support Following 'Profound Loss' of Boyfriend and Glee Co-Star Cory Monteith by Beth Stevens

Broadway alum Lea Michele released a statement on July 16 about the death of her boyfriend and Glee co-star Cory Monteith at the age of 31, according to Us Weekly. Michele’s public ack…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:14PM
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Murder Ballad, Starring Caissie Levy and Will Swenson, to Take Final Bow Earlier Than Expected by Beth Stevens

Sultry musical Murder Ballad is taking its final breath earlier than expected. The show, which stars  Caissie Levy, Will Swenson, Rebecca Naomi Jones and&n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:45PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Tony Nominee and Emmy-Winning Sopranos Star James Gandolfini Dead at 51 by Beth Stevens

Tony nominee and three-time Emmy winner James Gandolfini, best known for his long run as mobster Tony Soprano on The Sopranos has died, according to The New York Daily News. The actor report…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:14PM
Friday, May 10, 2013

NBC Cancels Broadway-Themed Drama Smash After Two Seasons by Beth Stevens

NBC has officially canceled its Broadway-centric drama Smash, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show, which features many Broadway vets, including Megan Hilty, Broadway.com Audience C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:57PM
Thursday, May 9, 2013

Neil Patrick Harris Confirmed as the 2013 Tony Awards Host by Beth Stevens

As previously speculated, Emmy-winning TV star and Broadway alum Neil Patrick Harris will host the 67th Annual Tony Awards, which CBS will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 9…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:26AM

Neil Patrick Harris Confirmed as 2013 Tony Awards Host; Promises Show Will Be '267 Times Bigger' by Beth Stevens

As previously speculated, Emmy-winning TV star and Broadway alum Neil Patrick Harris will host the 67th Annual Tony Awards, which CBS will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 9…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:26AM
Friday, May 3, 2013

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Matilda & More Honored by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle by Beth Stevens

Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike was named Best Play and Matilda, which features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly, won Best Musical at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:45PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Noooooo! Which 2013 Tony Nomination Snub Makes You Mad? by Beth Stevens

Tony nomination day is so exciting…and brutal. The announcement of the Tony nominations brings cheers for those included and gasps of disbelief for those left out. The 2013 noms are n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM
Sunday, April 28, 2013

Rocky Set for Broadway Bout! New Musical to Begin Performances in February 2014 by Beth Stevens

It’s official: As previously speculated, Rocky, the musical version of Sylvester Stallone’s blockbuster boxing movie, is coming to Broadway in 2014. The new musical will beg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:28PM

Jennifer Westfeldt, Lorenzo Pisoni and John McMartin Join MTC's The Explorers Club by Beth Stevens

Jennifer Westfeldt, John McMartin and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Lorenzo Pisoni have joined the cast for the world premiere of Nell Benjamin’s The Explorers Club. The pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

Jennifer Westfeldt, Lorenzo Pisoni and John McMartin Complete Cast of MTC's The Explorers Club by Beth Stevens

Jennifer Westfeldt, John McMartin and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Lorenzo Pisoni have joined the cast for the world premiere of Nell Benjamin’s The Explorers Club. The pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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