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Monday, June 24, 2013

Monster Boogie! Children's Rock Musical Wanda's Monster Will Receive a Commercial Off-Broadway Run by Ryan Gilbert

The monster is out of the closet! The hit family musical Wanda's Monster will receive a commercial off-Broadway run at The Vineyard's Dimson Theatre, beginning July 13 and running th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:01AM
Friday, June 21, 2013

Jennifer Westfeldt, Lorenzo Pisoni & the Cast of MTC's Madcap Comedy The Explorers Club Celebrate Opening Night by Ryan Gilbert

Nell Benjamin’s comedy The Explorers Club, about London's prestigious Explorers Club in the midst of a dual crisis—their acting coach wants to admit a female, officially open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:51PM

Watch Tony Winner Lea Salonga Perform 'Still Hurting' from Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years by Ryan Gilbert

Tony-winning Broadway and West End star Lea Salonga takes on "Still Hurting," a first-rate ballad from Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years in a new live performanc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM

Weekend Poll: Which Pixar Movie Should Hit the Broadway Stage? by Ryan Gilbert

Pixar's latest animation marvel, Monsters University, roars into theaters on June 21, and with 13 films under their belt, the Pixar formula is one that’s proven itself to leave a l…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:46AM
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Frank Langella to Take on Shakespeare's King Lear at Chichester Festival Theatre and BAM by Ryan Gilbert

Veteran stage and screen actor Frank Langella is set to play King Lear for the Chichester Festival Theatre. The three-time Tony winner will star in Williams Shakespeare's tragedy at the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Watch Amy Spanger, Christine Pedi & More Give Wendy Williams Advice for Her Broadway Debut in Chicago by Ryan Gilbert

The cast of the Tony-winning revival of Chicago is being extra good to their new mama! Amy Spanger (Roxie Hart), Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly) and Christine Pedi (Matron"Mama" Mor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:37PM

Attention, Child Beggars and Bawdy Hookers! Cameron Mackintosh Plans Broadway Revival of Oliver! by Ryan Gilbert

Oom-Pah-Pah indeed! All eyes are on producer Cameron Mackintosh, who is looking ahead to his next musical endeavor: a Broadway revival of the musical Oliver! According to the New York Pos…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:17AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

It's a Miracle! Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward & the Broadway Cast of Matilda to Perform at 54 Below by Ryan Gilbert

Don't want to hear the final school bell ring at Crunchem Hall in Matilda? No problem! Audiences will be able to catch Tony nominees Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Tony winner Gabriel Ebert…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:34PM

Colin Quinn's Solo Show Unconstitutional Extends Off-Broadway & Will Transfer to Cherry Lane Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Unconstitutional, a new comedy written by and starring popular comedian and SNL vet Colin Quinn, will extend and transfer to off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Theatre for a three-week run begin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Time for a Tap Dance! Alexander Gemignani Moves to Chicago as Smooth Lawyer Billy Flynn by Ryan Gilbert

The long-running, Tony Award-winning revival of Chicago welcomes Broadway favorite Alexander Gemignani to the razzling and dazzling company beginning June 18 at the Ambassador Theatre. Ge…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM

MTC's Gospel-Infused Play Choir Boy, Starring Chuck Cooper, Begins Previews Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

The American premiere of Manhattan Theatre Club's gospel-infused show Choir Boy, directed by Trip Cullman and written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, begins previews on June 18 as part of The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM
Monday, June 17, 2013

The High-Flying Cast of Spider-Man Gets Sauced & Celebrates the Show's Second Anniversary by Ryan Gilbert

Buon appetito! Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark celebrated its second year on Broadway on June 14 with a special marinara sauce handprint ceremony at Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Times S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:53PM

Mandy Patinkin, Susan Stroman, Duncan Sheik, Finn Wittrock & More Join CSC's Starry New Season by Ryan Gilbert

Classic Stage Company has announced plans for its 2013-14 season. The lineup will include Finn Wittrock and Elizabeth Olsen as the star-crossed lovers in Romeo and Juliet, a new musical star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:01PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Name The Lion King's Mufasa Favorite Broadway Dad by Ryan Gilbert

Across the country this past weekend, families celebrated Father’s Day. To honor the patriarchs of the Great White Way, Broadway.com asked readers which current Broadway dad is their f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:59AM
Friday, June 14, 2013

Watch Tony Winner Alice Ripley's Heartrending Take on 'When There's No One' from Carrie by Ryan Gilbert

A tune to fill all of your days! Tony and Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner Alice Ripley performed "When There's No One" at Balagan Theatre’s season preview event…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:04PM

Lucy Kirkwood's Chimerica to Transfer to West End's Harold Pinter Theatre in August by Ryan Gilbert

Almeida Theatre and Headlong’s co-production of Chimerica is set to transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre in London this summer. The drama, written by Lucy Kirkwood, will play a strict…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:01AM

Weekend Poll: Who Is Your Favorite Broadway Dad? by Ryan Gilbert

As families across the country fire up the grill this weekend for Father's Day barbecue celebrations, Broadway's own dads are headed to work to entertain New York theater audiences. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:28AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Wendy Williams Shares Her Chicago Prep and Love of Broadway Being 'Weird in a Good Way' by Ryan Gilbert

"This is Broadway. This is huge!" Talk show queen Wendy Williams told her studio audience on June 12. The stage-bound Williams is getting ready to make her Broadway debut as Matron…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Christopher Lloyd Invites Taxi Co-Stars Carol Kane, Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman Into The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Ryan Gilbert

Film and sitcom stars and, more importantly, theater enthusiasts Carol Kane, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman hitched a ride over to the Classic Stage Company to catch up with old friend and Ta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:34PM

Watch the Rowdy Cast of Matilda Perform 'Revolting Children' on The Late Show with David Letterman by Ryan Gilbert

The revolting children are taking over! The gloriously rambunctious cast of Broadway's Matilda performed on The Late Show with David Letterman on June 11. Bertie Carvel, as the terrifyin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Get a Distinguished and Daring First Look at Manhattan Theatre Club's The Explorers Club by Ryan Gilbert

Nell Benjamin's The Explorers Club tells the absurd tale of the prestigious club facing the worst crisis in their history: their acting president wants to admit a woman...and their barte…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:51PM

Tickets Now on Sale For Bill W. and Dr. Bob at Off-Broadway’s SoHo Playhouse by Ryan Gilbert

Tickets are now on sale for Bill W. and Dr. Bob, a play based on the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. A revival of the 2007 production that ran at New World Stages will begin performances J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:14PM

Previews Delayed for Tennessee Williams’ The Two-Character Play, Starring Amanda Plummer & Brad Dourif by Ryan Gilbert

The anticipated off-Broadway premiere of Tennessee Williams’ The Two-Character Play, featuring Tony winner Amanda Plummer and Oscar nominee Brad Dourif has delayed the start of its pre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

The Assembled Parties, Starring Tony Winner Judith Light & Jessica Hecht, Extended a Final Time by Ryan Gilbert

Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties has extended its run at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre for the third time. Directed by Lynne Meadow, the play will no…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:45AM
Monday, June 10, 2013

Drag Queens, Revolting Children and Motown Legends: We Rate All of the Dazzling 2013 Tony Telecast Performances by Ryan Gilbert

Sure, it's fun to see which stars take home Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night, but for many viewers, the most exciting time comes when casts from the competing musicals take th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54AM
Sunday, June 9, 2013

It's Trophy Time! Go Inside the Triumphant Winners' Circle at the 2013 Tony Awards by Ryan Gilbert

It was a night full of excellence at the 2013 Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on June 9. Hollywood actors and Broadway favorites alike celebrated theater, and the beaming faces you…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:43PM
Friday, June 7, 2013

Trunchbull's Tater Tots! Pom-Pom Punch! Sweet Texas Tea! Check Out Our Tony Party Refreshment Guide by Ryan Gilbert

Planning a Tony Awards party? All you need is a TV, Internet connection (to join our party), Broadway.com Tony Bingo cards and a table filled with awesome, Broadway-themed refreshments. Need…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:13PM

Matilda Composer Tim Minchin to Score New DreamWorks Animation Project Larrikins by Ryan Gilbert

Tim Minchin is set to add his quirky musical magic to DreamWorks' new animated film, Larrikins. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Tony-nominated Matilda composer will write the sc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:47AM
Thursday, June 6, 2013

Tony Nominee Terry Kinney Will Direct Upcoming Broadway Production of Hitchcock Thriller Rear Window by Ryan Gilbert

The previously announced Broadway adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Rear Window will be adpated by playwright Keith Reddin (Too Much Memory) and directed by Tony nominee …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Stars of Somewhere Fun Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane on Opening Night by Ryan Gilbert

The cast of the powerful new drama Somewhere Fun are tapping into their emotional reservoirs at the Vineyard Theatre, and on June 4, Kate Mulgrew, Kathleen Chalfant and the rest of the compa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:46PM

Muggles Rejoice! Celebrate a Bewitching Opening Night with the Wisecracking Cast of Potted Potter by Ryan Gilbert

Get ready to take a hilarious ride on the Hogswarts Express! Potted Potter, a musical parody of the popular Harry Potter book series, officially opened on June 4 at off-Broadway's Little…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:15PM

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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
TBA: Titanic
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