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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Full Casting Announced for Color Purple Revival by Chris Luner

Another musical revival, re-envisioned, is heading to Broadway this season! The Color Purple, which debuted a decade ago, will return following a highly acclaimed run across the pond in Lond…

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Damn Yankees at Wagner College (Photos) by Chris Luner

While the real Yankees might have dropped the ball last night when it came to this season’s playoffs, have no fear New Yorker’s! The Yankees will still hit the field through this…

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Bob Saget Will Return To Broadway by Chris Luner

Broadway’s dirtiest show just got dirtier! While many see this actor as a fatherly figure following his role on a beloved television show for years, many don’t know that Bob Sage…

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Old Times Officially Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

Luner on Theatre kicks off its Opening Night coverage for the 2015-16 theatre season tonight with Old Times! Yes, we know we missed a couple of openings already but from now until April 26th…

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Wagner College Theatre Studio Season Kicks Off With Dutchman And 21 Chump Street by Chris Luner

While the Main Stage at Wagner College is known for producing your typical Broadway musicals and comedies, head across the street to hidden gem known as the Stage One Studio Theatre for an a…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:57AM
Friday, October 2, 2015

First Preview of Thérèse Raquin Halts Following Audience Member Disruption by Chris Luner

Interruptions from the audience on Broadway are too frequently becoming a part of our theatre-going experience. Whether it be texting, phone calls or simply talking patrons, it seems as thou…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:54PM

Tony Time: The Tony Awards May Move To Lincoln Center by Chris Luner

If you think house hunting in New York City is bad, try doing that for all of Broadway under one roof. The 2016 Tony Awards are on the move as the search for a potential home, should Radio …

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Jessie Mueller Will Lead Waitress To Broadway by Chris Luner

One of the most anticipated new musicals of the season has announced its beloved lead who led the show during its out-of-town tryout will bring the show to Broadway later this season. While …

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Disney’s The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Will Release Cast Album by Chris Luner

While Disney and Hunchback fans could not be more disappointed earlier this year hearing the beloved new stage version of the musical would not head to Broadway, some good news is still in s…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:35PM

New Harry Potter Play Will Hit London In Two Parts by Chris Luner

For those who didn’t live through the years the Harry Potter book series was released, it’s almost impossible to explain the phenomenon in words. After finishing one book, reader…

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

American Psycho Finds Theatre And Sets Dates For Spring 2016 by Chris Luner

Broadway’s latest new musical looks like a killer good time! Another new musical has lined itself up for the 2015-16 season on Broadway and this one is definitely one of a kind! Today,…

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Play Ball! Wagner College Theatre Kicks Off Season With Damn Yankees by Chris Luner

Wagner College Theatre is ready for a home-run hit as the theatre program kicks off its 2015-16 season tonight! Located in Staten Island, New York, the nationally recognized theatre program …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:09PM

Soul Train Musical Is Heading To Broadway by Chris Luner

Next Station; Broadway! An American classic is set to return to the entertainment world in coming years except this time, it’ll be found on the stage and not the screen. Soul Train, a…

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Allegiance In Rehearsal (Photos) by Chris Luner

December 7th, 1941. A day that would change everything for America. Pearl Harbor has come under attack by the Japanese launching America into the midst of the already looming second World W…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:09PM

New Marquees Of The Fall 2015 Broadway Season by Chris Luner

Luner on Theatre brings you an exclusive look at the new marquees on Broadway this Fall! Hamilton at The Richard Rodgers – Officially Open Spring Awakening at The Brooks Atkinson Theat…

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Blackbird Will Come To Broadway This Spring by Chris Luner

A play produced around the world is finally coming to Broadway. While Broadway’s Belasco Theatre might have just been home to the ever fabulous Tony Award winning Hedwig And The Angry …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:10PM

Tony Time: 2016 Tony Awards Dates Set by Chris Luner

While it may seem like we just got past Tony Awards season, the beloved Broadway awards ceremony is back in the headlines as deadlines and dates are set for a new season on The Great White W…

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Spring Awakening (Photos) by Chris Luner

It’s 2007 all over again! The beloved Broadway musical Spring Awakening exploded onto the stage in 2006 changing Broadway and musical theatre, forever. Gathering throngs of young fans…

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Monday, June 8, 2015

Tony Time: 2015 Tony Award Wishes (Not Predictions) by Chris Luner

It’s Tony Sunday! With less than 2 hours to go until Broadway’s biggest night, Luner on Theatre is bringing you two final exciting blog posts before the ceremony begins! But Lune…

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Tony Time: 2015 Tony Award Predictions by Chris Luner

We are less than 1 hour away from Broadway’s Biggest Night; The 2015 Tony Awards Ceremony! Since the day they have been announced, many have been predicting who would walk away with th…

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Saturday, June 6, 2015

Tony Time: Nominations for Best Scenic Design of a Play (Photos) by Chris Luner

From the world of Christopher’s mind to the court of King Henry VIII, Broadway scenic designers managed to outdo themselves this season in the play category bringing to life epic spect…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:39AM

Tony Time: Nominations for Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Photos) by Chris Luner

From a house in Pennsylvania to the streets of Paris, this season Broadway scenic designers truly outdid themselves as they brought to life the world these musicals transported us to. Howeve…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:39AM
Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Crucible Will Return to Broadway by Chris Luner

One of the greatest American dramas of all time may be returning to Broadway. While Broadway currently features an incredible season of hit new plays including Hand To God and The Curious In…

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Harbor Lights Theater Company Kicks Off 2015 Season with Broadway Shines Concert by Chris Luner

New York City’s forgotten borough may soon be the place to see your next big theatre hit! Staten Island, which lays just 30 minutes across the harbor from Manhattan, is home to many th…

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Penn & Teller Take Over The Marquis Theatre (Phoyos) by Chris Luner

Magic returns to Broadway this summer as the infamous Penn & Teller return to New York City and hit Broadway for the first time in 20 years! The duo, who is known around the world for th…

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Monday, May 11, 2015

2015 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

The Off-Broadway and Broadway community are celebrating as some of the first award winners of the 2015 theatre season have been announced! As the winners of this season begin to be announce…

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Bring Him Home; Alfie Boe Will Return to Broadway by Chris Luner

Bring Him Home! As one Tony Award nominee plans to exit Les Miserables this summer, many have wondered who would take over the iconic leading role for the critically acclaimed revival. That …

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Stephen Schwartz At Work On A New Musical by Chris Luner

We always love hearing of new projects theatre people are working on! Most of the time, they become public simply because someone could not resist chatting about it! However, this project wa…

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On The Town Sets Sail For A Short Leave From Broadway by Chris Luner

It’s A Helluva…Vacation?!? With eight shows a week over the span of six days, vacation is not a familiar word to those who work on Broadway. I mean, the vacation after all IS our…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

2015 Astaire Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Dancing is a staple of musical theatre so obviously it is nothing new to see incredible dance numbers and performances year after year come to Broadway. However this season, Broadway has not…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 05:41PM

Merrily We Roll Along Returns to New York City (Photos) by Chris Luner

It’s our time! Merrily We Roll Along, which features  music and lyrics be Stephen Sondheim with a book by George Furth, has returned to New York City! The musical follows the life of�…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:18PM

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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
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Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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