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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Theater News: Norm Lewis, Smash's Marc Shaiman to Join Debbie Gravitte for All-Star Broadway Holiday by David Gordon

Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte will bring a return engagement of "A Broadway Chrismas" to Pace University's Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm.She will…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:59PM

Theater News: Grammy Award-Winner Diane Warren's Songs Are Headed for Broadway by David Gordon

The musical catalogue of Grammy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren has been optioned by Broadway producer Dede Harris Productions to create a brand new musical. No other details have been…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:07PM

Theater News: Thomas Bradshaw's Job Will Return to The Flea Theater in January by David Gordon

The Flea Theater will present a return engagement of Thomas Bradshaw's acclaimed play Job, running January 4-28. Benjamin Kamine helms the production, which features the Flea's resident acti…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:57PM

Theater News: Bertie Carvel to Play Miss Trunchbull in Broadway's Matilda the Musical by David Gordon

Bertie Carvel will reprse his role as Miss Trunchbull in the upcoming Broadway production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, which begins previews on March 4 in advance of an April 11 open…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:45PM

Theater News: Tony Award Winner Blythe Danner to Replace Estelle Parsons in Broadway's Nice Work If You Can Get It by David Gordon

Tony Award-winner Blythe Danner will join the Broadway cast of Nice Work If You Can Get It for a 12-week engagement from December 18 to March 10 at the Imperial Theatre.She will take on the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:23PM

Theater News: Broadway's Cinderella, With Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana, Delays Previews to January 24 by David Gordon

The Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, originally scheduled to begin previews on January 21 and open on February 21, will now begin previews on January 24 in advanc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:36AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Theater News: Kristin Griffith, Peter Maloney Lead Irish Rep's It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play by David Gordon

The Irish Repertory Theatre will ring in the holiday season with It's A Wonderful Life: The 1946 Live Radio Play, beginning December 5 at the company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre. Charl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:10PM

Theater News: Forrmer Saturday Night Live Star Cheri Oteri to Join NEWSical in December by David Gordon

Former Saturday Night Live star Cheri Oteri, will join the Off-Broadway production of NEWSical the Musical at the Kirk Theatre December 3-30.Written by Rick Crom and directed by Mark Waldrop…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:48AM

Theater News: Former Saturday Night Live Star Cheri Oteri to Join NEWSical in December by David Gordon

Former Saturday Night Live star Cheri Oteri, will join the Off-Broadway production of NEWSical the Musical at the Kirk Theatre December 3-30.Written by Rick Crom and directed by Mark Waldrop…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:48AM

Reviews: Sorry by David Gordon

Has it really been over a year since we last spent a meal with the Apple family of Rhinebeck, New York? It feels like just yesterday that we were in the Center Street home Barbara (Maryann P…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:11AM
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Theater News: Newsies Stars Corey Cott and Kara Lindsay Headline November 13 Oh Sandy Benefit Concert by David Gordon

Newsies stars Corey Cott and Kara Lindsay are among the performers who will sing songs of hope, love, and the musical Grease during Oh Sandy, a benefit concert to be held Tuesday, November 1…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:32PM

Photo Flash: Law and Order's Christopher Meloni and Supermodel Petra Nemcova Among Stars at Only Make Believe Benefit by David Gordon

Only Make Believe, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and performing interactive theater for children in hospitals and care facilities, held its annual

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06AM

Theater News: Jenn Colella, Rob McClure, Christiane Noll Preserve Broadway's Chaplin on Original Cast Recording by David Gordon

The company of Broadway's Chaplin laid down tracks for the musical's cast recording on Monday, November 5 at MSR Studios. The album, which preserves Christopher Curtis' original score for th…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:04AM
Monday, November 5, 2012

Special Report: The West Wing's Aaron Sorkin Demands Release of Alexandra Silber's "West Wing Song" from Richard Schiff by David Gordon

Aaron Sorkin, the Emmy-winning creator of The West Wing, has joined Twitter to demand the release of stage songbird Alexandra Silber's "The West Wing Song" from its captor, Glengarry Glen Ro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:50PM

Theater News: Broadway's Golden Boy Moves First Preview to November 9 by David Gordon

Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway production of Clifford Odets' Golden Boy, will now begin previews at theBelasco Theatre on November 9, one day later than previously announced. Bartlett She…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:12PM

Theater News: Phil Coulter Brings The Songs I Love So Well to the Irish Rep by David Gordon

The Irish Repertory Theatre will celebrate the career of Grammy-nominated musician Phil Coulter with The Songs I Love So Well, to run November 29-December 30.Coulter stars in the show, which…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:15PM

Theater News: Raul Esparza, Megan Hilty, Audra McDonald to Join Televised New York Philharmonic Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch by David Gordon

Raul Esparza, Josh Groban, and Megan Hilty will be among the stars who will join the New York Philharmonic for One Singular Senasation: Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch, which will take place at…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:41AM
Friday, November 2, 2012

Theater News: Broadway's Chaplin to Receive Original Cast Recording by David Gordon

The cast of Broadway's Chaplin will head into the recording studio on Monday, November 5. Masterworks Broadway will produce the album, which does not yet have a release date.The production, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:13PM

Theater News: Steve Blanchard, Steve Gunderson, Amanda Naughton Set for Old Globe's Grinch by David Gordon

Full casting has been announced for this year's production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe Theatre. James Vásquez will direct the family-friendly musical, whi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:49PM

Video Flash: Britney Spears Brings Broadway's Carly Rose Sonenclar Into The X Factor's Top 12 Finalists by David Gordon

Carly Rose Sonenclar, the 13 year-old former Wonderland star with one of the biggest voices that Broadway has heard in ages, has made it into the top 12 on the Fox singing competition series…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:16PM

Film News: First Look: Sacha Baron Cohen, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman on Les Miserables Film Posters by David Gordon

We dreamed a dream that Universal Pictures would release these character posters for Tom Hooper's highly anticipated film version of the classic musical Les Miser

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:26PM

Theater News: Classic Stage Company's Ivanov With Ethan Hawke Postpones Official Opening Until November 15 by David Gordon

Due to the power outages in downtown Manhattan stemming from Hurricane Sandy, Classic Stage Company has postponed the opening of Austin Pendleton's production of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov from…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:09PM

Theater News: Gavin Lee Taps His Way Into London's Top Hat on February 5 by David Gordon

Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee will join the company of the hit musical Top Hat on February 5 at the Aldwych Theatre. Lee will replace Tom Chambers in the leading role of Broadway dancer Jerry…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:41AM

Theater News: Haydn Gwynne, Helen Mirren Among Cast For Peter Morgan's The Audience by David Gordon

Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee Haydn Gwynne, Robert Hardy, and Paul Ritter will join the previously announced Helen Mirren in the cast of Peter Morgan's The Audience, to run …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:37AM

Theater News: Former Annie Star Andrea McArdle to Join Off-Broadway's NEWSical by David Gordon

Tony Award nominee Andrea McArdle, best known as Broadway's original orphan Annie, will be the next special guest star to join off-Broadway's NEWSical the Musical. Her stint in the long-runn…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:33AM
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Photo Flash: Matt Bomer, Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens and More Meet Broadway's Heiress on Opening Night by David Gordon

The after-effects of Hurricane Sandy didn't stop the Broadway opening night of Ruth

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:37PM

Music News: Idina Menzel's October 29 Carnegie Hall Concert Rescheduled For January 13 by David Gordon

Owing to the impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy, Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, who was scheduled to make her Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on Monday, October 29, has been forced to re…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:07PM

Benefits: Jonathan Groff, Cheyenne Jackson, Patrick Page to Honor Julie Taymor at Sonnet Rep Cabaret by David Gordon

The career of visionary stage and screen director Julie Taymor will be celebrated by her friends and colleagues on Monday, November 12 at Sonnet Repertory Theatre's Eleventh Annual Benefit a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:46PM

Theater News: Jackie Hoffman Will Kvetch Her Chanukah Charol Again This December by David Gordon

Jackie Hoffman will bring her pseudo-autobiographical one-woman show A Chanukah Charol to New World Stages for a run of Friday and Saturday evenings, December 8-22. There will also be a spec…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:37PM
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Photo Flash: The Shows Go On on Broadway Following Hurricane Sandy by David Gordon

Broadway took the old adage "The Show Must Go On" to heart on Wednesday, October 31, when most shows resumed performances following a two-day shut-down caused by Hurricane Sandy.L

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:36PM

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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
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