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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Kings of New York! Disney Announces Newsies is Officially an Open Run on Broadway by Chris Luner

Ain’t it a fine life! With more momentum then ever before, it seems as though Disney’s Newsies on Broadway could not have a better life sweeping into town with raving reviews and…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:00PM

I Will Survive? Priscilla Queen of the Desert to Close on Broadway by Chris Luner

Glitter and BE GONE! Broadway just got a little less fabulous! Fans worst hears have been confirmed for Broadway’s big blockbuster musical filled with fun tunes and outlandish costume…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:48AM
Monday, May 7, 2012

2012 Lucille Lortel Award Winners Announced by Chris Luner

Our Awards Season Coverage Continues! As promised, Luner on Theatre is not only bringing you your 2012 theatre season award nominees but award winners as well! We will be able to trace over …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:31AM

Broadway’s Annie Revival Takes Easy Street When Casting Title Role by Chris Luner

Will the sun come out tomorrow? Theres a great question for the Broadway community. As we all begin to look ahead to the new Fall 2012 season that is slowly creeping torwards Broadway, a bum…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 08:55AM
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Luner on Theatre Has Its Changed URL by Chris Luner

Welcome! Are you looking for Luner on Theatre? Luner on Theatre has changed its URL as we slowly work to become a more professional site as we continue to provide you with theatre news you d…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 08:37PM
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Hello world! by Chris Luner

Welcome to WordPress.com! This is your very first post. Click the Edit link to modify or delete it, or start a new post. If you like, use this post to tell readers why you started this blog …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:07PM

2012 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Broadway’s biggest and best awards are BACK! The Tony Awards! A celebrated night in theatre for the Broadway community is slowly but surely coming to life once again for the 2011-2012 …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:47PM
Monday, April 30, 2012

2012 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

More Awards? These aren’t even the last ones! Yes, Luner on Theatre is continuing its coverage today of the 2012 Theatre Awards season with another set of nominations for another group…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:39AM
Thursday, April 26, 2012

2012 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Awards, Awards and More Awards! It seems that once the Broadway/Off-Broadway theatre season awards begin coming in they just don’t stop! We are back with our full out awards season co…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:05PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

First Look at Wagner College Theatre’s Goddess Wheel (Photos) by Chris Luner

Last week, Wagner College Theatre opened the World Premiere of the new musical Goddess Wheel. The musical, featuring music by Galt MacDermot (Hair) with book and lyrics by Matty Selman, ra…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:31PM

2012 Drama League Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Luner on Theatre is BACK! And of course, we are bringing you the the theatre news you don’t only need but want to know! That being said, we are bringing back our full awards season cov…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 09:23AM
Friday, April 20, 2012

A Horse Lost in the Field: War Horse Will Move from Lincoln Center by Chris Luner

It seems as though there is a wild animal roaming through the streets of Broadway looking for a new home. There is a buzz about Broadway as rumors circulate of a potential production that co…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:12PM
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Wagner College Theatre Presents the World Premiere of Goddess Wheel by Chris Luner

Come round the Goddess Wheel and experience history tonight. After a year long workshop and creative process to mount a full stage production, the time has finally arrived. Readings, script …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:16PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Newsies Sets New Nederlander Theatre Record by Chris Luner

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT THIS! Disney’s Newsies may be the most talked about new musical of the 2012 Broadway season making and selling headlines. However, these newsboys may be so…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 09:44AM
Monday, April 16, 2012

London Lookout: 2012 Olivier Award Winners by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! We are bringing you another update from across the pond! This past weekend was a very exciting one for the London theatre community as the 2012 Olivier Awards took the stage …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:29AM
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The King of Broadway is No Longer a Phantom by Chris Luner

Yesterday, history was made on Broadway as the longest running musical in Broadway history, The Phantom of the Opera, was ousted as the highest grossing Broadway show in history. Instead, it…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:17PM
Sunday, April 8, 2012

Happy Easter from Some of Your Favorite Broadway Peeps by Chris Luner

Happy Easter Everyone! We here at Luner on Theatre wanted to extend our wishes to you on this holiday but also do things in our usual Luner on Theatre style! So, enjoy below as we not only w…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:43PM
Saturday, April 7, 2012

Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark Stuntman to Sue Production over Injuries by Chris Luner

Things have been relatively quiet over at Broadway’s Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark for some time now. And by quiet of course, I mean people aren’t flying into walls, falling into …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:00AM
Friday, April 6, 2012

Christie Brinkley Returns to Chicago April 6th by Chris Luner

All that jazz just got all that sexier at Broadway’s Chicago the Musical. Beginning today for a three week limited engagement, Kander and Ebb musical proudly welcomes back supermodel C…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:56PM

Jesus Christ Superstar; A Resurrection like No Other on Broadway by Chris Luner

Ideals. Betrayal. Sacrifice. Three words to describe the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar currently receiving a Broadway revival at the Neil Simon Theatre. And when I final…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:27PM
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Neil Patrick Harris will Return to Host 2012 Tony Awards by Chris Luner

In the middle of a fantastic theatre season currently taking place on Broadway, we still have plenty of shows to look forward to opening this great season and then of course the beginning of…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:07AM
Monday, April 2, 2012

Wagner College Theatre’s 2012 Senior Showcase Presented April 2nd by Chris Luner

Four years of study, practice and hard work come together tonight in one show that will highlight the achievements and talents of one class about to enter the real world. Wagner College Thea…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:38PM

End of the Rainbow; An Icon Reborn on Broadway by Chris Luner

The higher the throne the longer the fall. This seems to be the case with so many celebrities especially iconic ones that have redefined the entertainment scene. However, I am specifically t…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 08:59AM
Friday, March 23, 2012

Corbin Bleu to Return to Broadway in Godspell by Chris Luner

Prepare ye for a new Godspell on Broadway! Broadway’s Godspell, currently playing at the Circle in the Square Theatre, is about to get a little shaken up. With time running out slowly …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:33PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Luner Rumor: Nick Jonas to Star in Jersey Boys on Broadway by Chris Luner

Alert! Alert! Luner Rumor! Luner Rumors are back and we have one of our most exciting announcements yet! Crazy as it is or not, we have yet another Luner Rumor pertaining to Nick Jonas and a…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:03PM
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Anything Goes Reveals New Artwork by Chris Luner

Roundabout Theatre Company’s Anything Goes will sail on without leading lady Sutton Foster after departing the production last week to film a new television series. However, now in the…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:05PM
Monday, March 19, 2012

Rob Ashford will Lead Disney’s Alice In Wonderland to the Stage by Chris Luner

While Disney’s current productions on Broadway such as The Lion King, Mary Poppins or the new Newsies musical continue to bring the company much success, Disney Theatricals is continui…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:33PM

Extra! Extra! Disney’s Newsies Extends Through Summer 2012 by Chris Luner

It seems as though the world may know sooner rather then later the power these Disney newsboys have on Broadway. Less then a full week into previews, it seems as though Disney’s newsbo…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:00PM
Sunday, March 18, 2012

London Lookout: 2012 Olivier Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! With the Broadway season still generating new productions, we still have quite some time here in the states till Tony Awards time. However, over in London they are kicking of…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:23PM
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Seize the Day: Disney’s Newsies Begins Broadway Run by Chris Luner

Open the gates and Seize the Day! The day has finally arrived which many have waited for now for either the past few months or the past 2 decades. The hit Disney movie musical Newsies, brou…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:35PM
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Disney’s The Lion King Roars into the History Books Today by Chris Luner

The magic of Disney on Broadway services millions of people each year through their multiple productions currently running on The Great White Way in New York. However, today history will be …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 03:05PM

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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
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime