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Monday, November 10, 2014

John Cameron Mitchell Confirms He Will Not Return to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH by Anna Bencivengo

Original Hedwig star John Cameron Mitchell dispelled rumors that he may be returning to the show when Michael C. Hall ends his Broadway run on January 4, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM
Monday, October 27, 2014

Two High School Theatre Controversies Make National Coalition Against Censorships's List of Top 40 Free Speech Defenders of 2014 by Anna Bencivengo

High schools in Connecticut and Pennsylvania made national news this year when their principals canceled productions of 'controversial' musicals Rent and Spamalot. Now the National Coalition…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM
Monday, October 13, 2014

Listen To My Heart: David Friedman Shares Inspiration for Producing New CD, Nancy LaMott Sings David Zippel by Anna Bencivengo

David Friedman recently launced a campaign to fund a new CD, Nancy LaMott sings David Zippel, which will feature a collection of songs from late singer Nancy LaMott. It will include many nev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM
Monday, October 6, 2014

David Friedman Launches Fundraising Campaign for New CD: Nancy LaMott Sings David Zippel by Anna Bencivengo

David Friedman and the 'Nancy LaMott Sings David Zippel' team have started a fundraising campaign for a new album by the gifted and beloved late singer Nancy LaMott, called 'Nancy LaMott Sin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:34PM
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Susan Stroman Will Preview LITTLE DANCER at the Guggenheim on 10/5 by Anna Bencivengo

The cast and creative team behind Little Dancer, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, will perform excerpts and discuss the new show Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 730 pm at the Kennedy …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:17PM

BWW Interview: Pamela Bob Discusses HAT, HAT CHAPEAU at 54 Below by Anna Bencivengo

Pamela Bob, from the cast of the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, will perform a solo show at 54 Below on Monday, October 6 featuring the songs of El…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM
Monday, September 29, 2014

The Best of Broadway Supports Clay Aiken - With Performances by Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, and Betty Buckley by Anna Bencivengo

Broadway stars Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, and Betty Buckley will perform at an event to support Clay Aiken's campaign for US Congress. Aiken is running on the Democratic ticket for Nor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

'Weeds' Star Mary-Louise Parker to Write Memoir For Scribner by Anna Bencivengo

Mary-Louise Parker, who plays Nancy Botwin on the hit Showtime series Weeds, will author what Scribner calls an autobiographical literary work of nonfiction titled 'Dear Mr. You' to be relea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM
Friday, September 26, 2014

Actors' Equity Launches 'Ask if it's Equity' Campaign in Chicago by Anna Bencivengo

The Chicago Tribune reported today that Actors' Equity will launch a new advertizing and social media campaign in Chicago that will 'educate' audiences about the difference between Equity an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM
Friday, September 19, 2014

BWW Interview: Kenyon Phillips Discusses THE LIFE + DEATH OF KENYON PHILLIPS by Anna Bencivengo

Kenyon Phillips will be returning to Joes Pub on Friday, October 24 to reprise his sold-out performance of The Life Death of Kenyon Phillips.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Laura Benanti Reveals Career Highs and Lows by Anna Bencivengo

Laura Benanti recently announced she will be joining the cast of the third season of Nashville. In anticipation of her new role, Buzzfeed asked her to take a look back at her career and desc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM
Thursday, September 11, 2014

BWW Interview: Carleigh Bettiol Discusses New Role in PIECE OF MY HEART by Anna Bencivengo

Carleigh Bettiol has recently stepped into the role of 'Young Ilene' in off-Broadway's Piece of My Heart The Bert Berns Story. The new musical is based on the life and songs of legendary son…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM
Monday, September 8, 2014

Photo Flash Exclusice: SOMETHING NEW Live at 54 Below, Hosted by Joel B. New by Anna Bencivengo

The season two finale of Something New' has been released digitally today on iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn. On August 25th, the musical theatre podcast went to 54 Below to wrap up the season …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards