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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…

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Danielle Brooks’ New York by Dei Lewison

Danielle Brooks is making her Broadway debut as powerhouse Sofia in the riveting revival of The Color Purple. She also co-stars as Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson in Orange is the New …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:03AM
Monday, January 11, 2016

A Day in the Life of Adam Kantor of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ by Dei Lewison

Author and poet Kahlil Gibran wrote “If you love somebody, let them go. If they return, they were always yours.” Perhaps the same can be said for an actor auditioning for a role?…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:09PM
Friday, January 8, 2016

Last Chance to See Matthew Morrison in ‘Finding Neverland’ by Dei Lewison

Tony nominee Matthew Morrison, star of TV’s Glee, will give his final performance as playwright JM Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan in Finding Neverland at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:14PM

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ in Development for Broadway by Dei Lewison

Warner Bros. Theatrical Ventures has announced that Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Aldy Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy) will write a new play based on the Oscar-winning 1975 film Dog Da…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:27PM
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Tovah Feldshuh’s New York by Dei Lewison

Nominated for four Tonys and two Emmys, Tovah Feldshuh stars as Deanna Monroe in The Walking Dead. She recently appeared as Rebecca’s hilarious singing mom in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. New…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:27PM

‘Allegiance’ to Close on Broadway on February 14 by Dei Lewison

Allegiance, the new musical about a Japanese-American family’s internment during World War II, will close at the Longacre Theatre on February 14.   It began previews on October 6,…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:36AM
Wednesday, January 6, 2016

10 Things You May Not Know About Me: Tony-Winning Producer Jordan Roth by Dei Lewison

Jordan Roth is the president of powerhouse Jujamcyn Theaters which owns and operates five Broadway theaters where Book of Mormon, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Jersey Boys,…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:27PM

Lea Salonga’s New York by Dei Lewison

This sensational Tony-winning actress and singer currently co-stars in the powerful new Broadway musical Allegiance. What do you love about New York City? 1. Going to the theater. I think ab…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:08PM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Behind the Scenes: The Genius Staging of ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Dei Lewison

On his first day of rehearsal for director Ivo van Hove’s production of A View from the Bridge, actor Mark Strong vividly remembers the model box of the set that van Hove’s collaborator,…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:36PM

A Day in the Life of Treshelle Edmond of ‘Spring Awakening’ by Dei Lewison

Eight shows a week, Treshelle Edmond brings her fiery passion to play Martha Bessel in Spring Awakening. She speaks volumes and volumes without using any spoken words. Edmond is deaf. She co…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:07PM
Monday, December 21, 2015

10 Broadway Shows You Must See in 2016 by Dei Lewison

Dozens of shows play on Broadway at a time, and while it would be amazing to see them all, that’s not exactly realistic. So, we took a look at the 2016 calendar and pulled out 10 shows…

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Sunday, December 20, 2015

Opening Tonight on Broadway: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ by Dei Lewison

Fiddler on the Roof, the classic musical about Tevye the milkman and his five daughters, opens tonight at the Broadway Theatre.   The production stars Tony nominees Danny Burstein (Caba…

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

My Favorite Song: Kathryn Gallagher of ‘Spring Awakening’ by Dei Lewison

Kathryn Gallagher is the voice of Martha and plays guitar in Spring Awakening, the astonishing Broadway musical revival produced by Deaf West Theater. When the Spring Awakening soundtrack or…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:43PM
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

A Day in the Life of Annaleigh Ashford of ‘Sylvia’ by Dei Lewison

Annaleigh Ashford recently discovered home videos of herself as a child. In the funny footage she was around three years old, doing a Nixon impression. “I don’t know who taught me th…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:31PM
Monday, December 14, 2015

My Favorite Song: Sierra Boggess of ‘School of Rock’ by Dei Lewison

Sierra Boggess stars as Principal Rosalie Mullins in the new hit Broadway musical School of Rock. I love singing “Where Did the Rock Go,” which is a song that Andrew Lloyd Webbe…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:11PM

Josh Groban to Make Broadway Debut in 2016 by Dei Lewison

Grammy-nominated recording star Josh Groban will make his Broadway debut as Pierre in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, the award-winning musical based on a section of Leo Tolsto…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:54PM

Review Roundup: ‘The Color Purple’ by Dei Lewison

The Color Purple, the revival of the musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel, opened on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10. Tony winner John…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:52PM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

Opening Tonight on Broadway: ‘The Color Purple’ by Dei Lewison

The Color Purple, the revival of the musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, officially opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., N…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:54AM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

First Look: The Cast of ‘The Color Purple’ on Broadway by Dei Lewison

One of the most anticipated Broadway musicals of 2015  is the revival of The Color Purple. Directed by John Doyle (Sweeney Todd), the cast features British theater star Cynthia Erivo re…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:43PM
Monday, December 7, 2015

Review Roundup: ‘School of Rock’ by Dei Lewison

School of Rock, the new musical based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black, opened on Dec. 6 at the Winter Garden Theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Broadway with rock-flavored music, G…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:45PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

Review Roundup: ‘China Doll’ by Dei Lewison

China Doll, David Mamet’s new play starring Oscar-Tony-Emmy winner Al Pacino, opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on December 4 for a limited run through Jan. 31, 2016. Pacino plays bi…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:49PM
Monday, November 30, 2015

10 Fantastic Holiday Family Shows in NYC by Dei Lewison

Now that the turkey has been eaten and the Black Friday madness has subsided, it’s a perfect time to plan a trip to New York City. In addition to shopping for gifts, why not take in a show…

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Monday, November 23, 2015

‘Dames at Sea’ to Close on Broadway by Dei Lewison

Dames at Sea, the affectionate spoof of 1930s movie musicals, will set sail for its final performance at the Helen Hayes Theater on January 3, 2016.   The show opened on October 22 and …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:48PM
Friday, November 20, 2015

‘Miss Saigon’ Returns to Broadway in 2017 by Dei Lewison

Miss Saigon, the long-running rock opera from the authors of Les Miserables, will return to Broadway. Producer Cameron Mackintosh stated that his new London production which has been running…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:10PM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Kelsey Grammer to Return to ‘Finding Neverland’ by Dei Lewison

Emmy winner and Tony nominee Kelsey Grammer (Frasier, La Cage Aux Folles) returns to the dual role of Captain Hook and producer Charles Frohman in Finding Neverland at the Lunt-Fontanne The…

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Return to Broadway in ‘Fully Committed’ by Dei Lewison

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, star of ABC’s long-running comedy series Modern Family, will return to Broadway in Fully Committed. Previews begin April 2 at the Lyceum Theatre in advance of an Apri…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:53PM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Review Roundup: ‘Misery’ by Dei Lewison

Misery, the stage version of Stephen King’s best-selling 1987 suspense novel, opened on November 15 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Emmy winners Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf star as best-sel…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:52PM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Review Roundup: ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Dei Lewison

A View from the Bridge, Arthur Miller’s 1955 drama of passion and betrayal on the Brooklyn docks, opened at the Lyceum Theatre on November 12 for a limited run. This revival, directed by O…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:17PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Review Roundup: ‘Allegiance’ by Dei Lewison

Allegiance, the new musical about a Japanese-American family’s internment during World War II, opened on Nov. 8 at the Longacre Theatre. George Takei of Star Trek fame, whose childhood exp…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:14PM

Steve Martin Musical Finds a Broadway Home by Dei Lewison

Bright Star, the new musical written and composed by comedian-actor-writer Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, has found a Broadway home and announced new dates.…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:53PM

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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
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