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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Marisa Tomei on Her Pippin Past, Bonding with Lady Gaga & Why The Realistic Joneses Hits Home by Kathy Henderson

The starry cast of The Realistic Joneses—Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts and Marisa Tomei—have made their marks in film and TV, but all four feel equally comfortable …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:29AM
Monday, March 31, 2014

Nina Arianda on Chilling with Al Pacino & Getting Steamy with Michael Esper in Tales From Red Vienna by Kathy Henderson

Since winning the 2012 Best Actress Tony for her sexy star turn in Venus in Fur, Nina Arianda has jumped from film to film, sharing the screen with Toni Collette in Lucky Them (debuting Apri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM
Thursday, March 13, 2014

Meet Broadway's New Elphie! Christine Dwyer on Her Idina Obsession, Wicked Fans & Paying the Rent by Kathy Henderson

Age: 28 Hometown: Lynnfield, MA Current Role: A soaring Broadway debut as “passionate, caring” green witch Elphaba in the megahit musical Wicked. Stage Cred: Two years i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:57AM
Monday, February 24, 2014

Rocky Headliner Andy Karl on His Buff Boxer Body, Getting a Black Eye In the Ring & His Real-Life Adrian by Kathy Henderson

Think of the most athletically demanding role you’ve ever seen in a Broadway musical, multiply it by three, and you’ll have some idea of what Andy Karl is doing in Rocky. Before …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Which Role Would The Bridges of Madison County Star Hunter Foster Kill to Do Again? by Kathy Henderson

Hunter Foster can talk about musicals with an extra level of authority. Not only has the Tony-nominated actor starred in a fascinating variety of shows, he has actually written one—the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:35PM
Thursday, January 16, 2014

Adorable Selfie! Kristin Chenoweth & Matthew Morrison Join Kevin McHale on the Set of Glee by Kathy Henderson

As if we weren’t excited enough about Glee’s forthcoming star-packed 100th episode, here’s a selfie to warm the heart of every Broadway fan. Kevin McHale, who plays Artie o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:25AM
Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Chicago’s Christopher Fitzgerald on Star Turns in Young Frankenstein, Barnum & More by Kathy Henderson

Christopher Fitzgerald has the skills and energy of an old-fashioned Broadway headliner: great voice, impressive comedy chops and a willingness to hop on a tightrope or don a gorilla suit if…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:01AM
Monday, January 13, 2014

Jonathan Hadary, Nicole Lowrance & More to Headline Paddy Chayefsky’s Middle of the Night by Kathy Henderson

Tony nominees Jonathan Hadary and Amelia Campbell and Peter and the Starcatcher alum Nicole Lowrance have signed on to star in Keen Company’s revival of Middle of the Night, a rar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:40AM

Masters of the House! See Ramin Karimloo Share the Stage With His Idol Colm Wilkinson in Les Miserables by Kathy Henderson

Imagine sharing a scene on stage with an actor you’ve idolized since age 12, as you play a role your idol made famous. That’s what Ramin Karimloo got to do on January 11, when Co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:10AM
Thursday, January 9, 2014

Exclusive! Hear A Chorus Line Composer Marvin Hamlisch's First Performance of 'At the Ballet' by Kathy Henderson

If you missed Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for Love on PBS, you can catch up with this fascinating new documentary via iTunes (available now) and on DVD and digital download directly from th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:21PM

Matt Farcher on the ‘Crazy Fun’ of Spoofing the ’70s in the Off-Broadway Musical Disaster! by Kathy Henderson

Age & Hometown: 23; Saugerties, NY Current Role: A sweet and funny off-Broadway debut as Chad, romantic leading man and expert interpreter of 1970s pop hits, in the musical parody Dis…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:34AM
Wednesday, January 8, 2014

See Carly Rae Jepsen’s Transformation from Pop Star to Princess at Cinderella Costume Fitting by Kathy Henderson

Less than a month before she takes the stage at the Broadway Theatre for the first time, Carly Rae Jepsen is trading in pop star fashion for fairytale ballgowns. On January 7, the incoming t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:14AM
Monday, January 6, 2014

After Midnight’s Fantasia Barrino on the Star She Would Love to Play Onscreen & How Broadway Is Like Church by Kathy Henderson

Ten years ago this spring, Fantasia Barrino took American Idol to a new level with her soulful rendition of “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess. Three years later, the reality show …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:44AM
Thursday, January 2, 2014

Hot Stuff! Squigs Enters the Disco Inferno of the Off-Broadway Musical Disaster! by Kathy Henderson

Before American Hustle became a holiday hit, Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick plundered the sounds of the 1970s in the hilarious off-Broadway musical Disaster! This wacky parody of disaster f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:27AM
Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Jeff Daniels Croons and Diana & Ace Fall in Love in January’s Top 10 Shows at 54 Below by Kathy Henderson

There’s no wintertime lull at the theater district’s favorite hot spot: January at 54 Below is packed with exciting concerts from big name performers, with a couple of campy even…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Venus in Boston, Playing Dead in L.A. & More Cross-Country Highlights for the New Year by Kathy Henderson

Happy New Year, everyone! We can’t think of a better way to ring in 2014 than with an evening at the theater—and luckily, there’s are plenty of exciting productions to choo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 26, 2013

Pint-Sized Powerhouse Sydney Lucas on Her Amazing Off-Broadway Debut in Fun Home by Kathy Henderson

Age and Hometown: 10; New York City Current Role: A tour-de-force off-Broadway debut as Small Alison in the Public Theater’s acclaimed new musical Fun Home. Dynamic Debut: When S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Monday, December 23, 2013

Star Quality! Our Picks for the 10 Best Broadway Debuts of 2013 by Kathy Henderson

Every year, a new crop of actors—some famous, some unknown—subject themselves to the ultimate challenge: Broadway! Looking back at 2013, we’re struck by the depth and varie…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Saturday, December 21, 2013

Broadway.com Names the Five Best Performances of 2013 by Kathy Henderson

Broadway theatergoers were blessed with a long list of outstanding performances in 2013. Five actors, however, deserve special recognition for their achievement in leading the casts of two n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, December 20, 2013

David Mamet to Examine the Seven Deadly Sins for Fox TV by Kathy Henderson

David Mamet has never shied away from presenting bad behavior in plays like Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo and Speed-the-Plow, and now he’s turning his attention to the Bible&rs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:29AM
Thursday, December 19, 2013

Squigs Enters the Dark and Beautiful World of Fun Home, Starring Michael Cerveris by Kathy Henderson

The new musical Fun Home takes audiences inside the Bechdel Funeral Home, where precocious Alison is growing up with her closeted father, unhappy mother and two siblings. Tony winner Michael…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM

Neil Patrick Harris & Newsies Cast to Perform New Holiday Song at Disney Parks Christmas Parade by Kathy Henderson

After you’ve emptied your stocking on Christmas morning, tune in to hear Neil Patrick Harris and the cast of Newsies introduce an original holiday song on the Disney Parks Christmas Da…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:27AM

Yo Ho! Hugh Jackman in Talks to Play Blackbeard in Pan Film by Kathy Henderson

Tony winner Hugh Jackman may be headed to the big screen as lead villain Blackbeard in Pan, according to Variety. Jackman is in negotiations to join the forthcoming Peter Pan origin fil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:54AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Macbeth’s Brian d’Arcy James Looks Back at Shrek, Time Stands Still, a Joyful Holiday Musical & More by Kathy Henderson

Two-time Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James is on a short list of stage stars who have earned equal acclaim in plays and musicals. His soaring baritone is a composer’s dream, but Ja…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:07AM

Tony Winners Nathan Lane & Brian Dennehy to Star in The Iceman Cometh at BAM by Kathy Henderson

Two-time Tony winner Nathan Lane will reprise his acclaimed performance as Theodore “Hickey” Hickman in the Goodman Theatre’s 2012 revival of Eugene O’Neill’s T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:27AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Kinky Boots Stars Join Cyndi Lauper for True Colors Benefit Cabaret by Kathy Henderson

When Cyndi Lauper headlines a benefit cabaret performance, you’d better believe she’ll get stalwart support from the cast of Kinky Boots! On December 16, the pop icon and Tony-wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:47AM
Monday, December 16, 2013

Kelli O’Hara, Steven Pasquale & Co. Offer a Romantic Preview of The Bridges of Madison County by Kathy Henderson

There's a midwinter treat headed to Broadway: The musical adaptation of Robert James Waller's bestselling novel The Bridges of Madison County is set to begin previews on January 17 a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:58PM

Samuel Barnett on Donning Drag and Getting in Touch with His Inner Queen in Twelfth Night & Richard III by Kathy Henderson

When it comes to charmed experiences on Broadway, no one can top Samuel Barnett’s one-two-three punch of The History Boys in 2006 and the current SRO run of Twelfth Night and Richard I…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:07AM
Friday, December 13, 2013

The Night Alive, Starring Ciaran Hinds, Lights Up Atlantic Theater Company on Opening Night by Kathy Henderson

A new play by Conor McPherson is always an event, and the Irish-born playwright’s latest drama about Dublin strivers, The Night Alive, has landed at Atlantic Theater Company after an a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:41PM
Monday, December 9, 2013

Domesticated's Jeff Goldblum on the Fun of Playing Bad-Boy Roles and Whether He'll Ever Get Married Again by Kathy Henderson

Jeff Goldblum is a master at the art of seduction. For almost 40 years, the 6'4" actor has used his sly comic delivery and throwaway charm to steal scenes in movies ranging from Jur…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:15PM
Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Taylor Swift in Oklahoma!, Lady Gaga in South Pacific and More R&H Casting Inspired by The Sound of Music Live by Kathy Henderson

As the universe knows by now, country music star Carrie Underwood is starring in a live telecast of The Sound of Music on December 5. We have absolutely no doubt that Underwood will sing and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:30AM

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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