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Friday, April 19, 2013

It's an Electrifying Opening Night for Orphans, Starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster & Tom Sturridge by Ryan Gilbert

Audiences are in for a night of brotherly love and gangster hurly-burly when they treat themselves to the intense drama of Orphans. In the Broadway premiere of Lyle Kessler's play, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:29PM
Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Name On Everybody's Lips! Paige Davis to Return to Chicago as Roxie Hart by Ryan Gilbert

Paige Davis will join the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Chicago for her second stint as Roxie Hart beginning April 18. Davis, who previously made her Broadway debut as the Merry Murderess…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:21PM

Get a Gripping First Look at Fiona Shaw in the Broadway Premiere of Colm Toibin's The Testament of Mary by Ryan Gilbert

The Testament of Mary tells the unheard story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, after the Crucifixion. Starring Tony nominee Fiona Shaw and directed by Deborah Warner, Testament is set in the ci…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:31PM

Savor the Sophisticated Opening Night of The Assembled Parties, Starring Jessica Hecht, Judith Light & Jeremy Shamos by Ryan Gilbert

In the world premiere of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties, Tony and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Judith Light and Tony nominee Jessica Hecht star as sisters-in-law …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:26PM

Orphans, Starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster & Tom Sturridge, Opens on Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

The Broadway premiere of Orphans, starring Emmy winner and Tony nominee Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge, officially opens on April 18 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Penned b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Hook Up With Janis Joplin, Savor Good News at the Goodspeed & More Cross-Country Highlights by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway.com’s Countrywide Guide is your destination for the best in theatrical offerings around the country. This week, we go from Connecticut to Colorado to California and more with …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:20PM

Susan Stroman to Direct Premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center by Ryan Gilbert

The world premiere of the new musical Little Dancer, featuring book and lyrics by Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, will be produced by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. ne…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

Brooke Shields to Direct Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway vet Brooke Shields has signed on to direct an upcoming three-night-only run of the musical Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. According to The Los Angeles Times, Shields,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:53AM

The Assembled Parties, Starring Judith Light, Jessica Hecht & Jeremy Shamos, Opens on Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties, starring Tony and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Judith Light and Tony nominees Jessica Hecht and Jeremy Shamos, officially opens on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:05AM
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Kate Mulgrew & Kathleen Chalfant Preview Their Forthcoming Off-Broadway Trip Somewhere Fun by Ryan Gilbert

Vineyard Theatre continues its 30th anniversary season with the world premiere of Somewhere Fun. Written by Jenny Schwartz, the play stars Kate Mulgrew and Tony nominee Kathleen Chalfant as …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:55PM

Rattlesticks' Buyer & Cellar, Starring Michael Urie, Extends for One Week Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announced that because of rave reviews and sold-out performances, the world premiere of Buyer & Cellar, starring Broadway fave Michael Urie, will extend f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Broadway Vet Kevin Spirtas Joins the Cast of Silence! The Musical by Ryan Gilbert

Kevin Spirtas will step into the role of Hannibal Lecter’s nemesis Dr. Chilton in the off-Broadway hit Silence! The Musical beginning May 4. He replaces current star Jeffery Kuhn. I…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:11PM
Monday, April 15, 2013

Linda Lavin & John Lloyd Young to Announce Drama Desk Award Nominations; New Date Announced by Ryan Gilbert

Tony winners Linda Lavin and John Lloyd Young will announce the nominations for the 2013 Drama Desk Awards on April 29. The nominations were originally scheduled to be revealed on April 26, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM

Labyrinth Theater Company Taps Mimi O'Donnell as New Artistic Director by Ryan Gilbert

Labyrinth Theater Company announced that Mimi O'Donnell will serve as the company's artistic director for its 2013-14 season. O’Donnell, who has served as co-artistic director …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:50PM

Lee Mead & Kerry Ellis to Lead The West End Men in London by Ryan Gilbert

Lee Mead will be joined by special guest star Broadway.com Audience Award winner Kerry Ellis for selected performances in The West End Men. The concert spectacular will play at the Vaudevill…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

How You Doin'? Wendy Williams to Make Broadway Debut in Chicago as Matron 'Mama' Morton by Ryan Gilbert

Murderers' Row just got a whole lot campier! Wendy Williams is joining the Tony-winning revival of Chicago as Matron "Mama" Morton, replacing current star Christine Pedi. Fr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM
Friday, April 12, 2013

A Magical Night on Broadway! Matilda Stars Celebrate an Enchanting Opening by Ryan Gilbert

Roald Dahl's classic children's story Matilda has been transformed into a marvelous musical extravaganza! Matilda has officially arrived on Broadway in an imaginative production dire…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:51PM
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Tony Winner John Doyle Joins Classic Stage Company as Associate Director by Ryan Gilbert

Classic Stage Company announced that Tony Award-winning director John Doyle will join the company for its 2013-14 season as an associate director. Doyle, who directed CSC's production of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:20PM

Get a Wondrous First Look at Rick Holmes, Jason Ralph & Nicole Lowrance in Peter and the Starcatcher by Ryan Gilbert

Everybody's favorite pixie-dusted portrayal of the boy who refused to grow up is still flying high off-Broadway, and we’ve got an adventurous first look at the Neverland you never …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:17PM

Get a Fanciful First Look at Judith Light, Jessica Hecht & More in The Assembled Parties by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway is buzzing about the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Richard Greenberg's new play The Assembled Parties, starring Tony winner Judith Light and Tony nominees Jessica Hecht a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:43AM

It's Time to Grow Up! Matilda, Starring Bertie Carvel & Lauren Ward, Opens on Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

It's time to answer all the questions, fight all the creatures and get a little bit naughty! The Broadway musical Matilda, starring Bertie Carvel as Miss Trunchbull and four young perfor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:09AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Adrian Zmed Goes Back to High School, Millie Moves to New Jersey & More Cross-Country Highlights by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway.com is hitting the road! We’re highlighting five exciting productions happening all over the United States right this minute. Hop aboard for a cross-country tour of the best r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Cast Complete for The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin, Starring David Morse by Ryan Gilbert

The complete cast has been announced for the world premiere of The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin, presented by the Roundabout Theatre Company. Starring David Morse, Sarah Goldberg …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:09PM

Will Orphans Star Alec Baldwin Be NBC's Next Late-Night Host? by Ryan Gilbert

Orphans star Alec Baldwin could be the newest addition to NBC’s late-night lineup! According to The New York Times, the Peacock network is currently considering a late-night show hoste…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Julie Taymor & Producers of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark Reach Settlement by Ryan Gilbert

Tony-winning director Julie Taymor, Glen Berger and 8 Legged Productions, the production company behind Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark, announced that the pending litigation between them…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:35AM

Nicholas Hytner to Step Down as Artistic Director of London's National Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Nicholas Hytner will step down as artistic director of the National Theatre in London in March 2015, according to the U.K.'s The Independent. Hytner took over from Trevor Nunn in 2003 an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:08AM

Tickets Now On Sale for Off-Broadway Musical Murder Ballad, Starring Caissie Levy & Will Swenson by Ryan Gilbert

Tickets are now available for Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Murder Ballad, starring Caissie Levy, Tony nominee and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Will Swens…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:21AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

What a Mensch! Orphans' Alec Baldwin Signs on as Executive Producer of Elaine Stritch Doc Shoot Me by Ryan Gilbert

Orphans star Alec Baldwin has signed on to executive produce Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me, the new documentary about the Tony and Emmy-winning Broadway legend who played his belligerent mother o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:20PM

Amy Justman Steps in for Ailing Melissa Errico in Off-Broadway Passion Revival by Ryan Gilbert

Melissa Errico has dropped out of Classic Stage Company's revival of Passion due to illness and doctor-ordered vocal rest. Understudy Amy Justman will step in to the role of Carla in the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Adam Pascal & Christine Pedi Celebrate a Razzle-Dazzling First Performance in Chicago by Ryan Gilbert

Tony and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Adam Pascal was the happiest guy on Broadway on April 8 when he celebrated his first performance as sly and cunning lawyer Billy Flynn in t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:25PM

Meet Broadway's Biggest Fan: The 'Ecstatic' Ben Rodenmeyer of Jackson, Mississippi by Ryan Gilbert

Let's face it, Broadway fans are the best in the whole world. It was extremely difficult for celebrity judges (and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winners) Orfeh, Nick Adams and Maris…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30AM

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