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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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

Doctor Zhivago Will Close on Broadway by Chris Luner

The Revolution Is Over. The casualties of the Tony Award nominations continue to roll in and it seems to be causing the end of the Russian Revolution. The brand new Broadway musical, Doctor …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:20PM

2015 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

It’s only fitting that one of the first awards of the season to be given is that by those who not only attend all of the productions but also cover them. The New York Drama CriticsR…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:47AM
Monday, May 4, 2015

Stomp Will Leave The East Village After 21 Years by Chris Luner

Theaters are important. They’re actually one of the most important factors when it comes to a theatre-going experience. While many may not realize the importance of this factor, for on…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:20PM
Friday, May 1, 2015

Full House Musical Will Hit Off Off-Broadway by Chris Luner

HAVE MERCY! As if Netflix announcing the return of a new Full House series wasn’t enough for fans, it now looks as though the beloved television series will also receive a stage treat…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:40PM
Thursday, April 30, 2015

Cabrini Gets Lucky With Lucky Stiff On Stage by Chris Luner

*This Theatre Review is brought to you by Luner on Theatre’s Philadelphia correspondent; Dan Luner The Cabrini College Theatre comes together twice a year to put on productions of all …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:44PM

Anastasia Musical Sets World Premiere by Chris Luner

One of the most beloved animated movie musicals of all time is finally headed to the stage! While you are currently able to find revolutionary Russia on stage on Broadway in the new musical…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:15PM

Darren Criss Steps Into Hedwig’s Heels (Photos) by Chris Luner

Back on Broadway! Darren Criss has returned to Broadway in a much different outfit than when he last left us! The Glee star steps into the Tony Award winning Best Revival of Hedwig And The A…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:07PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Alan Cumming And Kristin Chenoweth will Host the 2015 Tony Awards by Chris Luner

Broadway’s biggest night has named its host! The Tony Awards, the biggest achievement in American musical theatre, is thee most celebrated night for the Broadway community each year. T…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:28PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tony Time: 2015 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 2015 Tony Awards season is officially underway! Following a week of nominations from Outer Critics, the Drama League and Drama Desk, the high…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:31AM
Friday, April 24, 2015

Wagner College Theatre Announces 2015-16 Season by Chris Luner

As the Wagner College Theatre 2014-15 season comes to an end, the department is already looking to next season and the productions it is set to produce as another school year begins! One m…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:49AM

Grounded (Photos) by Chris Luner

Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway hits the New York stage in an unforgettable theatrical event. With the world at war, Grounded looks at the middle ground between the moral costs on humans …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:46AM
Thursday, April 23, 2015

2015 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

You get an award! You get an award! Everybody gets an award! Well…not really! Another set of nominations for awards for the New York theatre 2014-15 season have hit the press! We’…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:56PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Wagner College Theatre Presents CATS by Chris Luner

Meow! Jellicle cats come out tonight as Wagner College Theatre will kick off performances for its final Main Stage production of its 2014-15 season! A musical sensation, CATS changed the wor…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:12PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

2015 Drama League Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

We really weren’t kidding when we said ready, set, awards! Less than 24 hours after the Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced, we have a brand new set of nominations for the 2015 …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 05:04PM

2015 Outer Critics Circle Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Ready…set…AWARDS! It’s the week leading up to the 2015 Tony Awards nominations which means the New York theatre community should prepare itself for an overload of recogniti…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:31PM
Saturday, April 18, 2015

Wolf Hall Parts 1 & 2 (Photos) by Chris Luner

Off with their heads! A brand new epic double-bill production comes to Broadway direct from an acclaimed West End debut! Wolf Hall Parts 1 & 2, originally billed as Wolf Hall and Bring U…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:08AM
Friday, April 17, 2015

Amazing Grace Will Come to Broadway this Summer by Chris Luner

The 2014-15 season on Broadway is heading to an end! So obviously, we are already looking forward into the 2015-16 season! With several theaters already open due to shuttered productions, se…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:23PM

It Shoulda Been You (Photos) by Chris Luner

The madcap madness of marriage comes to life in the brand new musical It Shoulda Been You on Broadway this season! Featuring a league of Broadway veterans and favorites, Tyne Daly, David Bur…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:00PM
Thursday, April 16, 2015

2015 Tony Awards Artwork Revealed by Chris Luner

While it may be hard to believe, we are nearing the end of the 2014-15 Broadway season! But it just started! I KNOW! With less than two weeks to go until the Tony award nominations, details …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:14PM

In The Wings Kicks Off 2015 Season with The Wizard Of Oz by Chris Luner

Follow the yellow brick road! Where will you end up? Apparently, Staten Island. A Staten Island based theatre organization is kicking off their season tonight with a beloved classic. The Wiz…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:32AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Doctor Zhivago (Photos) by Chris Luner

An epic romance blooms in the midst of chaos. Doctor Zhivago, based off of the 1965 film of the same title, has come to Broadway this season as a new musical following a previous American…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:47PM

Finding Neverland Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

How did Peter become Pan? That story is being brought to life on Broadway right now as Finding Neverland, the long-awaited stage musical adaption of the film of the same title, finally make…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:13PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Suddenly Gyllenhaal! Academy Award Winner to Lead Little Shop by Chris Luner

Somewhere that’s green? If there isn’t enough green already scheduled to be on stage for the Encores! Off-Center production of Little Shop of Horrors this summer, you might wanna…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:15PM

Something Rotten (Photos) by Chris Luner

A brand new musical about the world’s very first musical! Something Rotten, which features music and lyrics by music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, tells the …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:21PM

It Shoulda Been You Opens on Broadway by Chris Luner

The madness of marriage has taken new shape in a brand new musical comedy hitting Broadway this season! Filled with tons of fan favorites, talent and a lot of potential to become the little …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:03PM

Carousel at Chicago’s Lyric Opera by Chris Luner

One of the greatest musicals ever written for the stage has come to life in Chicago in a new staging led by Broadway talent on the stage and off as well! Carousel, the musical masterpiece o…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:59AM
Monday, April 13, 2015

First Look at Darren Criss as Hedwig by Chris Luner

Glee star Darren Criss is returning to Broadway this spring! While Criss has appeared before on the Broadway in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying as the aspiring J. Pierpont …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 05:20PM

The Audience Recoups on Broadway by Chris Luner

Men have come and gone from the role of Prime Minister, countries have fallen and the world has changed. But, one woman has sat at the throne of England through all of this. A brand new play…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 04:48PM

2015 Olivier Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

London’s biggest and best names in the theatre community were out in full force last night as the West End celebrated the 2015 Olivier Awards! With another spectacular season in the bo…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:36PM
Friday, April 10, 2015

Mamma Mia Will Close On Broadway by Chris Luner

Thank you for the Music. While it seems no Broadway show lasts forever, this one came as a surprise to many. One of the most iconic and staple productions running in New York has announced i…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:35PM

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