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Monday, June 13, 2022

‘A Strange Loop’ Wins Best Musical at the Tony Awards by Billy McEntee

"A Strange Loop" and "The Lehman Trilogy" won big at this year's landmark Tony Awards, and voters spread the love around to different shows. The post ‘A Strange Loop’ Wins Best Musical a…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:03AM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

Happy Pride! Five Current Shows that Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Characters by Billy McEntee

Broadway Blog celebrates five shows this Pride month that feature nuanced queer representation and honor the lives of complex LGBTQIA+ characters. The post Happy Pride! Five Current Shows th…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:19PM

More Join the Cast of Broadway-Bound ‘Into the Woods’ by Billy McEntee

Tony Award nominee Nancy Open joins the cast of the acclaimed revival of "Into the Woods" — see who else is joining the upcoming Broadway production. The post More Join the Cast of Broadwa…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:19PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow to Host Special Pride Performance of ‘Circle Jerk’ by Billy McEntee

The Tony Award-nominated and Olivier Award-winning writers of 'Six' will host a special, late-night performance of 'Circle Jerk' in honor of Pride. The post Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow to H…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:33AM
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

With ‘The Thanksgiving Play,’ Larissa FastHorse Will be First Female Native American Playwright on Broadway by Billy McEntee

Second Stage Theater announces more of its 2022/23 season, which includes "The Thanksgiving Play" and Bess Wohl's 'Camp Siegfried.' The post With ‘The Thanksgiving Play,’ Larissa FastHor…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:37PM
Monday, June 6, 2022

Review Roundup: ‘1776’ at ART in Boston, En-Route to Broadway by Billy McEntee

What did the critics think of this radical new take on the 1969 Broadway musical '1776,' now in a tryout run at A.R.T. in Boston? The post Review Roundup: ‘1776’ at ART in Boston, En-Rou…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:42PM
Thursday, June 2, 2022

Tony-Winning Producer Ron Simons on ‘for colored girls…’ Surprising But Deserved Extension by Billy McEntee

Tony Award-winning producer Ron Simons answers five questions about the extended run of 'for colored girls,' now running through Sunday! The post Tony-Winning Producer Ron Simons on ‘for c…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:06PM

Bryant Park Reading Group Announces its June Lineup by Billy McEntee

The Bryant Park Reading Group continues to offer its free reading series, including the Books on Broadway segment, this summer. The post Bryant Park Reading Group Announces its June Lineup a…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:24PM
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Five Pre-Show Eateries That Get You In and Out by Billy McEntee

Five Theater District pre-show eateries that get you in and out fast, and into your theater seat on-time and fully nourished! The post Five Pre-Show Eateries That Get You In and Out appeared…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:24PM
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Amy Adams-Led “The Glass Menagerie” Revival Reveals First Production Photos by Billy McEntee

The hotly anticipated West End revival of "The Glass Menagerie" gives first glimpse of six-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams in the new production. The post Amy Adams-Led “The Glass Me…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:33PM
Thursday, May 26, 2022

Acclaimed Encores! Staging of ‘Into the Woods’ Will Transfer To Broadway by Billy McEntee

The celebrated New York City Encores! production of Into the Woods will transfer to Broadway for a strictly limited engagement at the St. James Theatre. The post Acclaimed Encores! Staging o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:33PM
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Heidi Schreck Will Lead “What the Constitution Means To Me” Reunion Benefit Reading by Billy McEntee

The original Broadway cast of "What the Constitution Means To Me" will reunite for reading to benefit the National Network of Abortion Funds. The post Heidi Schreck Will Lead “What the Con…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:37PM
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Theater Buff: Max Jenkins from ‘Which Way to the Stage’ by Billy McEntee

Max Jenkins discusses MCC Theater's new play "Which Way to the Stage," stage-dooring, drag tributes to Idina Menzel and much more! The post Theater Buff: Max Jenkins from ‘Which Way to th…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:12AM
Monday, May 23, 2022

Mask Policy Extends on Broadway by Billy McEntee

“We’re thrilled that nearly a quarter of a million people are attending Broadway shows weekly in this exciting spring season,” said Charlotte St. Martin. The post Mask Policy Extends o…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:07PM
Friday, May 20, 2022

Meet ‘1776”s Thomas Jefferson: Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis by Billy McEntee

"We look forward to welcoming audiences into this A.R.T. process as we get in shape for the Broadway transfer. It feels great to finally be rumbling with this dense material!" The post Meet …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:48AM
Thursday, May 19, 2022

Chita Rivera Awards Announce 2022 Slate of Nominees by Billy McEntee

The nominations have been announced for the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards, which promote and recognize dance and choreographic excellence in Broadway, off-Broadway and film. The post Chita Rivera…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:12PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ Announces Broadway Dates by Billy McEntee

"A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical" will open on Broadway this fall, playing at the Broadhurst Theatre. The post ‘A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical’ Announces Broadw…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:54PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2022

BC/EFA Announces “Broadway Bares: XXX” for June 26 by Billy McEntee

Broadway Bares will celebrate 30 years of baring it all with Broadway Bares: XXX, a one-night-only extravaganza of provocative new production numbers. The post BC/EFA Announces “Broadwa…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:36PM
Monday, May 16, 2022

Joyce Theater Will Honor Pride 2022 with Queer Reimagining of Classical Ballet by Billy McEntee

The Joyce Theater will honor Pride 2022 with the debut of acclaimed, boundary-shattering movement artist Christopher Williams. The post Joyce Theater Will Honor Pride 2022 with Queer Reimagi…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:37PM
Friday, May 13, 2022

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Will End Broadway Run May 29 by Billy McEntee

The new musical ends its third Broadway engagement at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on May 29 citing "family audiences have not returned as soon as we anticipated," per the producer. The post…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:12AM
Thursday, May 12, 2022

Five Off-Broadway Plays to See this Spring by Billy McEntee

Spring has sprung, and if you're not busy taking in all of the Tony nominees, head to one of New York's smaller theaters for an Off-Broadway treat! The post Five Off-Broadway Plays to See th…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:18PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tony Awards Analysis: Nominations (Mostly) Spread the Love Around Broadway by Billy McEntee

'A Strange Loop' and 'The Lehman Trilogy' lead the pack as Tony Award nominators spread the love among a wide array of new Broadway shows. The post Tony Awards Analysis: Nominations (Mostly)…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:03PM
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Pulitzer Prizes Announce Winner and Finalists for Drama by Billy McEntee

James Ijames won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his new play "Fat Ham," and two finalists were also announced yesterday. The post Pulitzer Prizes Announce Winner and Finalists for Drama ap…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:06PM
Monday, May 9, 2022

Tony Nominations Announced, ‘A Strange Loop’ Leads with 11 Noms by Billy McEntee

Michael R. Jackson's searing, Pulitzer-winning musical, leads the pack with 11 nominations, and other heavy hitters include 'The Lehman Trilogy,' 'Paradise Square,' and 'MJ.' The post Tony N…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:37AM
Friday, May 6, 2022

Acclaimed ‘For Colored Girls…’ Revival Announces Closing Date by Billy McEntee

The critically acclaimed Broadway revival of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf will close May 22, cutting short its run by three months.  The post Acc…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:12PM
Thursday, May 5, 2022

Academy Award Winner Ariana DeBose to Host the Tony Awards by Billy McEntee

The Tony Awards announced this week that Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee, Ariana DeBose (West Side Story, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical), will host the 75th Annual… The …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:24PM
Friday, December 17, 2021

Social Roundup: See What Audiences Are Saying About Trouble in Mind by Billy McEntee

Theatre goers are raving about the LaChanze-led play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Friday, December 3, 2021

Laura Benanti Lands a Recurring Role on Hulu's Life & Beth by Billy McEntee

The Tony Award winner will play Jane in the new series by Amy Schumer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Hollywood Critics Association Nominates tick, tick...BOOM! for Best Picture by Billy McEntee

Andrew Garfield, Robin de Jesús, Ariana DeBose, and others are also among the nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Caitlin Kinnunen and More to Star in Rescue Rue Off-Broadway by Billy McEntee

The new family musical, created by Emmy winner Stacey Weingarten, begins December 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Billy Crystal Discusses Returning to Broadway for Mr. Saturday Night on Jimmy Kimmel Live by Billy McEntee

Crystal shares how a phone call from Mel Brooks inspired the new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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