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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Sara Bareilles, Steve Martin, Benjamin Walker Revel in Their Drama Desk Award Nominations by TheaterMania

Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway's biggest stars toasted their 2016 Drama Desk Award nominations at a celebratory breakfast on May 11. The likes of Sara Bareilles (Waitress), Ste…

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Theater Gone Wrong: Michael Urie Recounts a Scarring Onstage Experience by TheaterMania

In this memory of theater gone wrong at Signature Theatre's revival of ''Angels in America'', upcoming Drama Desk Awards host Michael Urie proves the importance of rehearsals. After all, eve…

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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Friday, May 6, 2016

I Hope I Get It: Stories From the Audition Room With Sean Hayes by TheaterMania

When Sean Hayes went in to audition for an Aflac commercial, he wasn't sure what to expect. But when he sat down behind the glass, prepared to read his voiceover text, he was surprised to fi…

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Meet the 2016 Tony Award Nominees by TheaterMania

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Savion Glover, and more digest their Broadway acclaim.

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Beth Behrs and the Cast of A Funny Thing Happened... Welcome Us to the Gynecological Oncology Unit by TheaterMania

Beth Behrs, star of CBS' Two Broke Girls, makes her New York stage debut in Halley Feiffer's new comedy with the longwinded title A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncolog…

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Melissa Errico and Richard Troxell ''Hear a Waltz'' at New York City Center by TheaterMania

The pair offers a preview of ''Do I Hear a Waltz?'', the rarely seen Stephen Sondheim and Richard Rodgers musical, being presented by the Encores! series.

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Friday, April 29, 2016

Heather Headley Gives Shug Avery a Shake in The Color Purple by TheaterMania

On May 10, Heather Headley begins her run as Shug Avery in John Doyle's revival of The Color Purple. Stepping in for Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, the role marks her first return to Broadway…

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Matthew Morrison and Vanessa Williams Celebrate the 2016 Drama Desk Award Nominees by TheaterMania

The Drama Desk Awards kicked off their festivities this morning at Feinstein's/54 Below where stage veterans Matthew Morrison and Vanessa Williams announced this year's nominees. The awards …

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Theater Gone Wrong: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Has a Striking Snafu During Newsies by TheaterMania

Spoiler alert: He's back on Broadway in ''Tuck Everlasting'', so the mistake didn't hurt his career. Before Andrew Keenan-Bolger started dancing up a storm at the Broadhurst Theatre as t…

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

As Fully Committed Opens, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and More Dish on Their Horrible Jobs by TheaterMania

Cynthia Erivo was a bar manager. Laura Benanti had to shovel manure. Zachary Levi worked at a carwash. Even the biggest stars have a job they look back on fondly (and not so fondly) — and …

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim Say Hello to The King and I by TheaterMania

On May 3, Lincoln Center Theater's revival of ''The King and I'' will welcome a new pair of stars. Three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie (''Bullets Over Broadway'') will take over the role of…

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Monday, April 25, 2016

Author Bret Easton Ellis and More Revel in Broadway's Sexy New Take on American Psycho by TheaterMania

In Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's new musical version of American Psycho, Benjamin Walker leads the company as Patrick Bateman, a 1980s banker who leads a secret double life as a …

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The Waitress Cast Dreams Up Celebratory Pies Fit for a Broadway Opening by TheaterMania

Sara Bareilles made her official Broadway debut last night at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where Waitress is now serving up an all-star cast, led by Tony winner Jessie Mueller. After the cur…

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Fun Home Alum Sydney Lucas and Daisy Eagan Bond Over a Skateboard Sesh in Central Park by TheaterMania

Broadway's youngest Tony-winning actress picks up some swagger from another Tony-nominated young'un. In 1991, Daisy Eagan became the youngest actress ever to win a Tony Award as the 11-ye…

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Monday, April 18, 2016

A Times Square Chat With Drama Desk Awards Host Michael Urie by TheaterMania

Michael Urie is already breaking in his tuxedo in anticipation of the 61st Annual Drama Desk Awards, hitting Town Hall on June 5. A two-time winner himself, Urie takes over for reigning host…

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Friday, April 15, 2016
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Jeff Blumenkrantz and Emily Padgett rehearse "Drink My Way" by TheaterMania

The cast of Bright Star will join their Tony-nominated Broadway comrade Jeff Blumenkrantz for an evening of his self-penned tunes at Birdland on Monday, April 18. Carmen Cusack, Paul Alexand…

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Theater Gone Wrong: Jennifer Simard Shares a Near-Death Experience With Sutton Foster by TheaterMania

Jennifer Simard, star of Broadway's ''Disaster!'', got firsthand experience of the life-threatening mishaps she portrays eight times a week when a flight from Seattle to New York with the ca…

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Charlie Cox and Geneva Carr Shed Light on Nick Payne's Enigmatic New Play Incognito by TheaterMania

In Nick Payne's four-person play Incognito, Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Heather Lind (Of Good Stock), Tony nominee Geneva Carr (Hand to God), and Morgan Spector (Ironbound) play a total 21 role…

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Monday, April 11, 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016

I Hope I Get It: Stories From the Audition Room With Drew Gehling by TheaterMania

When you're fresh out of college, it's all too easy to get distracted by the auditioners around you. Waitress star Drew Gehling unfortunately had to learn that in front of Julie Andrews. At …

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Friday, April 8, 2016

Preview a Performance From Joe Iconis & Family by TheaterMania

Musical theater composer Joe Iconis (Smash) returns to Feinstein's/54 Below with several evenings of tunes from his personal collection. His show, Joe Iconis & Family, will be stopping by th…

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Saturday, April 2, 2016

All that Chat

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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis 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
TBA: Ragtime