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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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

Watch Neil Patrick Harris Dish About Hosting the Tony Awards & Give a Sneak Peek at the Opening Number by Ryan Gilbert

Neil Patrick Harris sat down with David Letterman on The Late Show on June 3 to talk about hosting the Tony Awards and to show Broadway fans what's in store for them. NPH told Letterman …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Full Cast Announced for Donmar Warehouse's The Machine, Starring Hadley Fraser by Ryan Gilbert

Casting is now complete for the Donmar Warehouse's production of Matt Charman's The Machine starring West End fave Hadley Fraser and directed by Josie Rourke. The Machine will have i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Fashionista Broadway Fans Have Spoken! Find Out Which Necklace Carolee Carmello Will Wear to the Tony Awards by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway.com readers took their chance to play dress-up with one of the Great White Way's biggest stars—Scandalous Tony nominee Carolee Carmello—very seriously! Carmello went…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:55PM

Get a Delightful First Look at Kate Mulgrew, Kathleen Chalfant & More in Vineyard Theatre's Somewhere Fun by Ryan Gilbert

Theatergoers are eager to check out Vineyard Theatre's production of Jenny Schwartz's new play Somewhere Fun, starring Tony nominee Kathleen Chalfant and Kate Mulgrew. The play is se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:29PM

Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights in Honor of Jean Stapleton on June 5 by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway theaters will dim their lights this week to pay tribute to the passing of Jean Stapleton, who passed away on May 31 at the age of 90. Theater marquees will go dark for one minute at…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:09AM

Hotcha! Alexander Gemignani and Paul C. Vogt Join the Razzle Dazzle World of Chicago by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway favorites Paul C. Vogt and Alexander Gemignani are both set to join the cast of Broadway's Chicago this summer. Vogt will assume the role of "Mister Cellophane" Amos H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM

Happiness Can Be Found! Harry Potter Parody Potted Potter Opens at Off-Broadway's Little Shubert by Ryan Gilbert

The off-Broadway comedy Potted Potter officially opens on June 4 at off-Broadway's Little Shubert Theatre. Written and performed by Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jef…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:29AM

Somewhere Fun, Starring Kathleen Chalfant & Kate Mulgrew, Opens at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

The new off-Broadway dramedy Somewhere Fun, starring Tony Award nominee Kathleen Chalfant and Kate Mulgrew, officially opens on June 4 at off-Broadway’s Vineyard Theatre. The show will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:25AM
Monday, June 3, 2013

Complete Casting Announced for The Color Purple at London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Ryan Gilbert

The complete cast has been announced for the European premiere of the hit musical The Color Purple at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Directed by Tony winner John Doyle, the production will be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM

Vineyard Announces The Landing, Starring David Hyde Pierce & Julia Murney, Premieres of Arlington and Too Much Sun by Ryan Gilbert

The Vineyard Theatre's 2013-14 season will include The Landing, starring Tony winner David Hyde Pierce, Julia Murney and Paul Anthony Stewart. Directed by Walter Bobbie, The Landing cons…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:38PM

Mama's On Her Way! Broadway-Bound Wendy Williams Brings Some Sizzle on a Visit to Chicago by Ryan Gilbert

Things are pretty hot these days over at the Ambassador Theatre now that the one-and-only Wendy Williams is almost ready to make her Broadway debut in Chicago as Matron "Mama" Mort…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:35PM

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Name Edwin Drood Nominee Stephanie J. Block as Their Tony Dream Date by Ryan Gilbert

With the Tony Awards less than a week away(!), Broadway fans can’t help but dream about which talented actors will be recognized for their work. This year, 20 actors are nominated in t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM

All in the Family Star and Broadway Vet Jean Stapleton Dies at 90 by Ryan Gilbert

Emmy winner and Broadway veteran Jean Stapleton, beloved for her role as Edith Bunker on TV's All in the Family, passed away in New York on June 1. She was 90 years old. Stapleton won…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:25AM
Friday, May 31, 2013

Weekend Poll: Which 2013 Leading Tony Nominee Is Your Dream Date for Broadway's Biggest Night? by Ryan Gilbert

How many of you enthusiastic Broadway devotees have ever envisioned accompanying one of your favorite stars to the Tony Awards? (Hey, anything can happen!) This year, 20 of the Great White W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM

Simply Divine! I'll Eat You Last Star Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters Go Picnicking for Charity by Ryan Gilbert

Two Momma Roses in one place!? This just might be too much for our diva-loving hearts to handle. Gypsy vets Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters looked like they were having an absolutely divi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM

Will Newsies Hawk Papes at London's Piccadilly Theatre? by Ryan Gilbert

The producers of Disney's Newsies are getting closer to carrying their banner to a prestige venue in London's West End. According to the U.K.'s Daily Mail, Disney is trying to se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AM
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Let's Play Dress-Up! Help Scandalous Tony Nominee Carolee Carmello Choose Her Award Show Jewelry by Ryan Gilbert

What's better than helping a Broadway superstar choose which gorgeous, glittery and glam jewelry she'll wear to the Tony Awards ceremony!? You're right—absolutely nothing!&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:47PM

Joel Pommerat's Adaptation of Cinderella Will Close New York Theatre Workshop's Upcoming Season by Ryan Gilbert

New York Theatre Workshop will present Cinderella/Cendrillon, written and directed by French theater artist Joel Pommerat, as the final production of the off-Broadway theater company's 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:40PM

Behold and Wonder! Bono, The Edge & the Stars of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark Celebrate 1,000 Performances by Ryan Gilbert

Bring out the cake and champagne! The company of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark celebrated its 1,000th Broadway performance on May 29, and after the show, stars Reeve Carney, Rebecca Faulkenb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:14PM

Scandalous Cast Album, Featuring Tony Nominee Carolee Carmello, Sets June Release Date by Ryan Gilbert

The original Broadway cast recording of Scandalous, starring Tony nominee Carolee Carmello, is now available for digital download. Released through Shout! Broadway, the album will hit stores…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM

Les Miserables Comes Home to Broadway's Imperial Theatre; Dates Announced by Ryan Gilbert

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of the Tony Award-winning mega-musical masterpiece Les Miserables will return to the Imperial Theatre, the show’s home on Broadway for nearly 13…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PM

Original Cast Members Mark Ruffalo, Josh Hamilton and Missy Yager to Reunite for This Is Our Youth Benefit Reading by Ryan Gilbert

A benefit reading of Kenneth Lonergan's trailblazing drama This Is Our Youth, featuring original cast members Mark Ruffalo, Josh Hamilton and Missy Yager, will be presented June 10 at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:16AM

Classic Stage Company's The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Starring Christopher Lloyd, Opens Off-Broadway by Ryan Gilbert

Classic Stage Company's production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, starring Christopher Lloyd, officially opens at the off-Broadway theater on May 30. The show will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:38AM
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi Headed to Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

The Shlomo Carlebach musical Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi, which tells the true story of the father of popular Jewish music, will open at Broadway's Circle in the Square The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:39PM

Matilda Tony Nominee Gabriel Ebert Obsesses Over Bill Cosby, Old Hats, Bertie Carvel & More by Ryan Gilbert

Theater stars know what’s hot in entertainment, fashion and pop culture, so Broadway.com decided it was high time to tap in to the after-hours obsessions of our favorite stage actors. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Principal Casting Announced for Dirty Dancing Musical at London's Piccadilly Theatre by Ryan Gilbert

Principal casting has been announced for the West End return of Dirty Dancing, which begins performances July 13 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Jill Winternitz and Paul-Michael Jon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Italian Pop-Opera Group Il Volo Swings Into Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark for a Backstage Visit by Ryan Gilbert

Fantastico! Il Volo, the Italian operatic pop trio of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble, enjoyed a holiday weekend visit to Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre on May 26 to se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:44PM

Watch Sasha Allen’s 'Incredible' Cover of David Guetta & Usher's 'Without You' on The Voice by Ryan Gilbert

Broadway alum Sasha Allen belted out the electro-ballad hit "Without You" by DJ David Guetta and R&B hitmaker Usher on the May 27 episode of the fourth season of The Voice. The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:35AM

MTC's The Explorers Club, Starring Jennifer Westfeldt & John McMartin, Begins Off-Broadway Performances by Ryan Gilbert

Manhattan Theatre Club's new off-Broadway comedy The Explorers Club, starring Tony nominees John McMartin and Jennifer Westfeldt, begins preview performances on May 28 at New York City C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM
Monday, May 27, 2013

Matilda's Tim Minchin on Borrowing from Sondheim, His 'Absurd' Cult Following & Being Pitted Against Cyndi Lauper by Ryan Gilbert

Australian composer/singer/comedian Tim Minchin received a 2013 Tony nomination for the playful, witty and infectious score of Matilda, but he still fancies himself a modern day rock st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:30PM

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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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