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Monday, March 4, 2013

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Dream Cast Joan Rivers as Wicked's Madame Morrible & More by Ryan Gilbert

Legendary funny lady Joan Rivers is still at the top of her game! The recent Show People guest is courting all sorts of juicy controversy this week for her sharp tongue and trademark jabs at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:49PM

Classic Stage Company's Passion Revival Extends Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

The first New York revival of the Tony-winning musical Passion has extended its off-Broadway run by one week at Classic Stage Company. Starring Tony nominees Melissa Errico and Judy Kuhn, th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:47PM

It's Showtime! Shameless Star Emma Kenney Checks Out Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Ryan Gilbert

Pint-sized star Emma Kenney took a break from the rough-and-tumble world of the cable comedy Shameless to enjoy a weekend in New York, including a Broadway outing to see Spide…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:20PM

Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway Drama The Testament of Mary, Starring Fiona Shaw by Ryan Gilbert

Tickets are now available for Scott Rudin's forthcoming Broadway production of The Testament of Mary. Directed by Tony nominee Deborah Warner  and starring Tony nominee Fiona Shaw, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:31AM

Matilda Starts Making Magic as Broadway Previews Begin at the Shubert Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

School is officially in session for the little boys and girls of Matilda. The musical begins performances at the Shubert Theatre on March 4. Starring original West End star Bertie Carvel as …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:57AM
Saturday, March 2, 2013

New Musical Queens Boulevard Begins Off-Broadway Run at Lion Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Pace Performing Arts' presentation of the fairy-tale-like musical Queens Boulevard opens off-Broadway on March 2. The show is written by Charles Mee and directed by Dennis Hilton-Reid. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:19PM
Friday, March 1, 2013

Documentary on Virginia Woolf Playwright Edward Albee to Premiere at New York's Paley Center by Ryan Gilbert

The new documentary The Stages of Edward Albee will have its New York premiere on March 27 at the Paley Center. Directed by James Dowell and John Kolomvakis, the doc gives fans a peek inside…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:51PM

Grammy Nominees Brian McKnight & Angie Stone to Lead National Tour of Hinton Battle's Funeral Drama Love Lies by Ryan Gilbert

R&B music superstars Brian McKnight and Angie Stone have signed on to lead the national tour of the new play Love Lies. The tour is set to kick off at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:51PM

Friday Night Lights Heartthrob Taylor Kitsch Joins Ryan Murphy’s The Normal Heart Movie by Ryan Gilbert

Taylor Kitsch is the latest addition to the cast of HBO's upcoming film adaptation of The Normal Heart, according to Deadline.com. Kitsch will play the role of Bruce Niles, a closeted ba…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:34PM

Melissa Errico, Ryan Silverman & Judy Kuhn Celebrate the Soaring Opening of Passion Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

There was love in the air when Classic Stage Company's revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Passion officially opened on February 28 at the off-Broadway theater. Directed b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:30PM

Skylar Astin Returns to Broadway! See the 21 and Over Headliner with Co-Stars Miles Teller & Justin Chon Check Out The Other Place by Ryan Gilbert

Skylar Astin, Justin Chon and Miles Teller show they know how to get their party on in their new raucous movie, 21 and Over, but when they stopped by the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Februa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Skylar Astin Returns to Broadway! See the 21 and Over Star Check Out The Other Place by Ryan Gilbert

Skylar Astin, Justin Chon and Miles Teller show they know how to get their party on in their new raucous movie, 21 and Over, but when they stopped by the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Februa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Weekend Poll: Which Role Would You Love to See Joan Rivers Tackle on Broadway? by Ryan Gilbert

Can we talk? The legendary Joan Rivers has a resume a mile long: renowned comedienne, Emmy-winning talk show host, Tony-nominated actress, bestselling author, reality TV star, cosmetic-compa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:41AM

The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Extends Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Jesse Eisenberg's new play The Revisionist has extended at off-Broadway’s Cherry Lane Theatre through April 21. The Rattlestick Playwright Theatre's production, starring Eisenb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:31AM
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Full Cast Announced for Our Town Benefit, Starring Celia Keenan-Bolger, Blythe Danner & S. Epatha Merkerson by Ryan Gilbert

The complete cast has been announced for the Actors Fund's one-night-only benefit reading of Our Town. Directed by Peter Flynn and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Broadway open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:13PM

Stars Come Out to Celebrate Modern Family Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Tie the Knot Collection by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway fave and Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson and fiancé Justin Mikita celebrated the launch of their Tie the Knot spring collection of bow ties on February 27. Ferguson and Mik…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:47PM

Ahoy There Mateys! Meet Peter and the Starcatcher’s New Black Stache, Boy & Molly by Ryan Gilbert

All aboard! The return off-Broadway run of Peter and the Starcatcher doesn't set sail until next month, but we've got a sneak peek at the new Neverland crew. Ensemble members from th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:50PM

Open Your Heart! Carrie Original Stars Betty Buckley and Linzi Hateley Reunite in London by Ryan Gilbert

Our "evening prayers" have been answered! Tony winner Betty Buckley and West End favorite Linzi Hateley were reunited on February 27 when Hateley went to see Buckley in the London …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Meow! Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Star Scarlett Johansson is Starting an All-Girl Band by Ryan Gilbert

From Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to Scarlett and the Pussycats: Tony winner Scarlett Johansson is starting a music group. On February 25, Johansson stopped by Live! with Kelly and Michael, and rev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM

Orphans, Starring Alec Baldwin and Ben Foster, Shifts Broadway Start Date by Ryan Gilbert

After all its recasting drama, looks like the upcoming Broadway production of Orphans needs a bit more time to get things rolling. Starring Tony nominee Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Stur…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:19AM

CSC's Revival of Passion, Starring Judy Kuhn & Melissa Errico, Opens Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Classic Stage Company's revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical Passion opens off-Broadway on February 28. Starring Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Melissa …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:01AM

The Revisionist, Starring Jesse Eisenberg & Vanessa Redgrave, Opens Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Rattlestick Playwright Theatre's production of Jesse Eisenberg's new play The Revisionist opens off-Broadway on February 28. Starring Eisenberg and Tony winner Vanessa Redgrave, the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Edie Falco & the Cast of MTC's The Madrid Celebrate a Sensational Opening Night by Ryan Gilbert

Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Liz Flahive’s powerful dramedy The Madrid officially opened at off-Broadway’s New York City Center – Stage I on February 26. Dire…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:14PM

Tracie Thoms to Star in ABC's Dark Soap Opera Gothica by Ryan Gilbert

"We're okay" with this! Rent alum Tracie Thoms is set to star as the editor of a newspaper in ABC's sexy, gothic soap pilot Gothica. Thoms will co-star opposite Janet Montg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:49PM

Jessica Hecht, Judith Light & Jeremy Shamos Dish Out the Details of MTC's The Assembled Parties by Ryan Gilbert

Find out how The Assembled Parties stars Judith Light, Jessica Hecht and Jeremy Shamos are taking on the family drama of Richard Greenberg's dynamic decades-spanning new play.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:16PM

Kathy Bates to Square Off Against Jessica Lange in Season Three of American Horror Story by Ryan Gilbert

Oscar winner and Tony nominee Kathy Bates has signed on to join American Horror Story for its upcoming third season. Bates will play the best friend of Jessica Lange's new character, who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Lee Pace to Headline AMC's Computer Drama Pilot Halt & Catch Fire by Ryan Gilbert

Emmy nominee Lee Pace is stepping into the TV spotlight once again! The Pushing Daisies alum has signed on to play computer visionary Joe MacMillan in the AMC pilot Halt & Catch Fire, ac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM

Catch Kristin Chenoweth's New Comedy Family Weekend with Video on Demand by Ryan Gilbert

Hot on the heels of her Oscar red carpet hosting gig and show-closing performance, Kristin Chenoweth's new film Family Weekend will be released on premium VOD on February 28, according t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

Matilda Composer and Comedian Tim Minchin Adds a Second Show to His 54 Below Debut by Ryan Gilbert

Tim Minchin, the composer and lyricist of Broadway's upcoming Matilda, has added a second show to his previously announced appearance at hot spot 54 Below. The Australian comedian will n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:11PM

Jessica Hecht, Jeremy Shamos, Judith Light & More Preview Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties by Ryan Gilbert

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties, and we’ve got a sneak peek at the cast who plays the Bascovs, an Upper West Side Jewish f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM

MTC's The Madrid, Starring Edie Falco, Opens Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Liz Flahive's The Madrid opens off-Broadway on February 26. Starring Emmy winner and Tony nominee Edie Falco, the Manhattan Theatre Club production will play through April 21 at New York…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18AM

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