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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Marin Mazzie to Join ‘The King and I’ on Broadway by Dei Lewison

Three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie will be replacing Kelli O’Hara as Anna Leonowens, the British governess who tutors the royal children in the hit Broadway production of The King an…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:57PM

New Musical ‘Come From Away’ to Open on Broadway in 2017 by Dei Lewison

Come From Away, a new musical which had successful runs at San Diego’s La Jolla Playhouse and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, will open on Broadway in spring 2017. The plot follows the …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:56PM

10 Things You May Not Know About Me: Josh Segarra of ‘On Your Feet’ by Dei Lewison

Josh Segarra is having the time of his life with a new hit show on Broadway, On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan — a jukebox musical chronicling the journey of the p…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:54PM
Friday, February 12, 2016

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ To Come to Broadway in 2017-18 by Dei Lewison

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee’s 1960 novel of a young girl growing up in the segregationist South, will open on Broadway in a new stage adaptation by Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing). …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:54AM
Thursday, February 11, 2016

‘Frozen’ Coming to Broadway in 2018 by Dei Lewison

Broadway will soon be letting it go. Frozen, Disney’s 2013 animated hit, will open on the New York stage in spring 2018, joining Disney’s other stage-to-screen transfers The Lion…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:51PM
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

A Day in the Life of Alex Brightman from ‘School of Rock’ by Dei Lewison

Alex Brightman remembers exactly where he was when he got the call from his agent that he got the role of a lifetime. He was cast to originate the role of Dewey Finn on Broadway in School of…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:44PM

‘Fantasticks’ Reaches Record-Shattering Run Off-Broadway by Dei Lewison

The Fantasticks, currently playing Off-Broadway at the Jerry Orbach Theater, will achieve a record-shattering 21,000 performances on the evening performance for Mon. Feb. 8. The intimate sho…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:13AM
Monday, February 8, 2016

8 Things to Do When You Come to See ‘School of Rock’ by Dei Lewison

Get some rest before heading to see School of Rock — you’re going to need it. Star Alex Brightman gives a non-stop performance as the charming, but schlubby Dewey Finnand (as son…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:07PM

See NewYork.com’s Ultimate Broadway Fan on ‘Hollywood Game Night’ by Dei Lewison

Tune in this week to watch our 2015 Ultimate Broadway Fan on Hollywood Game Night! NewYork.com readers voted Jason Crespin of Amarillo, TX the winner of our 2015 Ultimate Broadway Fan contes…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:51PM

Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane and More in Off-Broadway ‘Rabbit’ by Dei Lewison

Stars such as Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Cumming, Nathan Lane and many others are lined up to star in White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour at the Off-Broadway Westsi…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:35AM
Friday, February 5, 2016

10 Things You May Not Know About Me: Broadway Legend Ben Vereen by Dei Lewison

The New York Times calls him a “song and dance man who never lets up.” They’re right: Ben Vereen is a living legend, who’s still going strong nearly 50 years after he…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:13PM
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Stars and the City: Megan McGinnis and Adam Halpin’s Top Picks in NYC by Dei Lewison

Married in real life, Megan McGinnis and Adam Halpin co-star in the touching and beloved love story, Daddy Long Legs. The exhilarating new musical, from the Tony winning director of Les Mis�…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:49PM

My Favorite Song: Leanne Cope of ‘An American in Paris’ by Dei Lewison

Making her Broadway debut as Lise Dassin in the ravishing Broadway musical An American in Paris,  Leanne Cope was nominated for a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. “Though I have ne…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:25PM
Tuesday, February 2, 2016

My Favorite Song: Patina Miller of ‘Madam Secretary’ by Dei Lewison

“My favorite Broadway song is “Magic to Do” from Pippin. When I played the part of the Leading Player on Broadway it was wonderful to sing. Every night was so special. Each…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:32PM

James Corden of ‘The Late, Late Show’ to Host 70th Tony Awards by Dei Lewison

Tony winner James Corden of CBS‘s The Late, Late Show will be the host of the 70th annual Tony Awards to be broadcast on June 12 from the Beacon Theatre on CBS. The  British-born Cord…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:29PM
Friday, January 29, 2016

Former Peter Pan Sandy Duncan Joins ‘Finding Neverland’ by Dei Lewison

Sandy Duncan, who soared over Broadway as Peter Pan, will join the cast of Finding Neverland, the musical about the creation of the eternally youthful flying boy. Duncan will play Madame Du …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:05PM

Cate Blanchett to Star on Broadway in 2016 by Dei Lewison

Two-time Oscar winner and current nominee, Cate Blanchett will make her Broadway debut in late 2016 in The Present, Andrew Upton’s drama based on Anton Chekhov’s Platonov. She wi…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:10AM
Thursday, January 28, 2016

10 Things You May Not Know About Me: Eddie George of ‘Chicago’ by Dei Lewison

According to Eddie George — who stepped into the big shoes of the savvy legal eagle Billy Flynn in Chicago two weeks ago — the timing of his plum gig has nothing to do with the m…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:28PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

My Favorite Song: Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner of ‘Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner: Unattached!’ by Dei Lewison

Gifted Broadway stars Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner, who received a Tony co-nomination playing conjoined twins in the groundbreaking original Broadway musical Side Show,reunite for a very s…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:22PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Mark Strong’s New York by Dei Lewison

When I first came to New York, I thought of the New York that I had seen in movies. And here I was experiencing it in real life. I remember the first time I saw steam coming out from a manho…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:14PM

A Day in the Life of Ana Villafane of ‘On Your Feet!’ by Dei Lewison

It could be said that Ana Villafañe was born to play Gloria Estefan. “I don’t remember not knowing Gloria’s music,” says the Miami native who found it somewhat hyste…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:56PM
Friday, January 22, 2016

8 Most Romantic Shows On and Off Broadway 2016 by Dei Lewison

Date night in New York should never be ordinary, especially on special occasions like Valentine’s Day. A trip to the theater is a surefire way to impress your better half, but not all …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:37PM

Review Roundup: ‘Our Mother’s Brief Affair’ by Dei Lewison

Our Mother’s Brief Affair, Tony winner Richard Greenberg’s play about family and secrets, opened on Jan. 20 in a production from Manhattan Theatre Club at the Samuel J. Friedman …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 08:51AM
Thursday, January 21, 2016

My Favorite Song: Adam Jacobs of ‘Aladdin’ by Dei Lewison

I tend to lean towards the classics when I think about my favorite musical theater tunes. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “If I Loved You” from Carousel tops the list. It’…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:40PM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Opening Tonight: ‘Our Mother’s Brief Affair’ by Dei Lewison

Our Mother’s Brief Affair, Tony winner Richard Greenberg’s new play, will open tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre for a limited run through March 6. Tony and Golden Globe …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:28PM

Bette Midler to Star in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ on Broadway in 2017 by Dei Lewison

Show business icon Bette Midler will return to Broadway in a new production of the classic musical Hello, Dolly!. Directed by four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, Six Degrees of…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:04AM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

‘Nerds’ Musical on Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to Open on Broadway by Dei Lewison

Nerds, a new musical “dot-comedy” on tech pioneers Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, will upload on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre, with previews beginning March 31 and opening April …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:28PM
Friday, January 15, 2016

‘American Psycho’ Announces Full Cast and Opening Date on Broadway by Dei Lewison

American Psycho, the musical based on Bret Easton Ellis’ controversial novel about a yuppie serial killer, has announced its full cast and opening night. The show which begins previews…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:29PM

Review Roundup: ‘Noises Off’ by Dei Lewison

Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s riotous backstage farce, opened January 14 at the American Airlines Theatre in a new production from Roundabout Theatre Company for a limited run through Ma…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:36PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Opening Tonight on Broadway: ‘Noises Off’ by Dei Lewison

Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s riotous backstage comedy, opens tonight at the American Airlines Theatre in a new production from Roundabout Theatre Company for a limited run through March…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:31PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

10 Things You May Not Know About Me: Leslie Odom, Jr. of ‘Hamilton’ by Dei Lewison

It’s no secret that Hamilton is the hottest ticket in town — breaking box office records and Internet websites alike.  And although its creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who deservedl…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:30PM

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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
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Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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