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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

As The Notebook's Older Allie, Maryann Plunkett Delivers a Tribute to Her Mother and a 'Love Story for the Elders' by Kathy Henderson

The last time Maryann Plunkett starred in a Broadway musical, she won the 1987 Best Actress Tony Award, singing with a Cockney accent and dancing the “Lambeth Walk” in Me and My Girl. Al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Blow Out the Candles! Celebrate the 50-Year History of Broadway's Company by Kathy Henderson

Phone rings, door chimes, in comes another Company revival. Fifty years after Company changed the face of Broadway musicals, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s enduringly modern examinat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM
Friday, February 28, 2020

Here Comes Company, Diana, the Lehman Brothers and More Must-Do Events for the Week of March 2 to 8 by Kathy Henderson

Broadway is gearing up for the super-busy spring season, with nine new shows starting previews in the next two weeks. First up, Princess Diana sings, the Lehman Brothers scheme, George and M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM
Friday, February 21, 2020

A Witch, a Bartender and Hangmen Fuel Our Action-Packed Must-Do Events for the Week of February 24 to March 1 by Kathy Henderson

If you crave a good dark comedy, this is your week to head to Broadway: Tracy Letts’ The Minutes and Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen promise a double-dose of nasty fun. A gorgeous new opera ba…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM
Friday, February 14, 2020

Mack & Mabel, Elsa & Anna, Joseph & Cyrano Headline Our Must-Do Events for the Week of February 17 to 23 by Kathy Henderson

If your musical bucket list includes Mack & Mabel or Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you’re in luck: Both shows get first-class stagings in the coming week. Also on tap a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM
Friday, February 7, 2020

Sizzling Six and Stephanie J. Block Spark Our Must-Do Events for the Week of February 10 to 16 by Kathy Henderson

Be our Valentine in a week of must-do events centering on love, marriage and a couple of beheadings. Our list for February 10 through 16 includes six wives, an engaged couple, a family in cr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM
Friday, January 31, 2020

Cynthia Erivo’s EGOT Quest and a Natalie Portman Play Top Our Must-Do Events for the Week of February 3 to 9 by Kathy Henderson

Music is the tie that binds this week’s must-do events, spotlighting the folk rock of Bob Dylan, the Cambodian pop of Dengue Fever and contemporary songs by Young Jean Lee. Check out these…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:18PM
Saturday, January 25, 2020

The Guys Have It in Our Lively List of Must-Do Events for the Week of January 27 to February 2 by Kathy Henderson

It’s raining men (hallelujah!) on stage and in concert in this week’s must-do events—specifically Jordan Fisher, André De Shields, Charles Busch and Tituss Burgess. Check them out, al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM
Friday, January 17, 2020

Soldiers, Seniors, and Well-Behaved Women Take Center Stage in Our Must-Do Events for the Week of January 20 to 26 by Kathy Henderson

January may be a sleepy month at the movies, but Broadway is buzzing with a star-packed new play and the Broadway debut of a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. Add in a couple of can’t-miss cab…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM
Sunday, January 12, 2020

Laura Linney, Beth Leavel and a New Duncan Sheik Musical Top Our Must-Do Events for the Week of January 13 to 19 by Kathy Henderson

Whether you’re in the mood for a one-person show on Broadway, a sexy off-Broadway musical, a cool cabaret show or the TV return of two beloved pros, we’ve got you covered. Check out thes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Sunday, January 5, 2020

New Year, New Emoji Musical, Roxie and More Must-Do Events for the Week of January 6 to 12 by Kathy Henderson

Got the post-holiday blues? Lift your spirits at Chicago, where Erika Jayne and Paulo Szot are the new Roxie and Billy, thrill to the vocals of four former Phantoms and LOL at the new music…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM
Sunday, December 15, 2019

'Tis the Season for Cats, Carols, Fun Home and More Must-Do Events for the Week of December 16 to 22 by Kathy Henderson

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Hanukkah, with a rush to wrap last-minute gifts and celebrate with family and friends. Enjoy our final list of must-do events for 2019, cove…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Sunday, December 8, 2019

From West Side Story to Cirque du Soleil, Our 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of December 9 to 15 Offer Excitement for Everyone by Kathy Henderson

Two world premiere plays, a reinvented classic musical and a high-flying holiday special are among the treats on tap at NYC theater this week. Read on for all the details on our five must-do…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM
Sunday, December 1, 2019

Seasonal Treats on Stages and Screens Top Our Must-Do Events for the Week of December 2 to 8 by Kathy Henderson

Stay in or go out? Whatever your preference, we’ve gathered great options in our list of must-do events for the week of December 2 through 8, including SpongeBob on the small screen, Les M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM
Sunday, November 24, 2019

Give Thanks for Comedy, Music and Magic in Our Must-Do Events for the Week of November 25 to December 1 by Kathy Henderson

As friends and families gather this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re kicking off the holiday season with festive new shows, concerts and TV specials. Don’t waste a minute as you pen…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM
Sunday, November 17, 2019

Elsa & Anna on Screen, Lansbury & Lavin on Stage Spark Our 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of November 18 to 24 by Kathy Henderson

It’s another great week for strong female characters, with Frozen 2 arriving on the big screen and stage greats Angela Lansbury and Linda Lavin lighting up benefit staged readings, plus To…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Sunday, November 10, 2019

Evita, Queen and a Theatrical Blizzard Will Rock You in Our 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of November 11 to 17 by Kathy Henderson

Some vibrant leading ladies—stage vets Judith Ivey and Kate Mulgrew and two Eva Perons—take the stage this week. Add in limited engagements of a Queen jukebox musical and a surrealistic …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Sunday, November 3, 2019

Get a Head Start on the Holidays With Our 5 Festive Must-Do Events for the Week of November 4 to 10 by Kathy Henderson

We know, we know, it’s not Thanksgiving yet, but a pair of fabulous holiday stage shows are set to begin performances, plus Kristin Chenoweth channels Dolly Parton, Ed Harris plays Atticus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:03PM
Sunday, October 27, 2019

Everything’s Gonna Be Fine, Fine, Fine at Our 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of October 28 to November 3 by Kathy Henderson

Just the mention of Jagged Little Pill has us quoting "Ironic" ("Don’t you think?") but the long-awaited Broadway arrival of Alanis Morissette’s new musical is just one of five must-do e…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Sunday, October 20, 2019

Timely Tales, Terrific Tunes & More! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of October 21 to 27 by Kathy Henderson

A trio of ripped-from-the-headlines dramas dominates the coming week on New York stages, plus the Broadway return of a talented Tony nominee and a cabaret evening with the composers of Legal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Sunday, October 13, 2019

Country Queens of Broadway, A New Angel of Music & More! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of October 14 to 20 by Kathy Henderson

Whatever your pleasure—old-school or brand new musicals, a timely play, a benefit honoring Broadway stars or a juicy TV biopic—our list of must-do events for the week of October 14 throu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:18PM
Sunday, October 6, 2019

Fierce Females Take the Stage! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of October 7 to 13 by Kathy Henderson

Any week that spotlights Chita Rivera, Tina Turner, Lady Macbeth and Ntozake Shange’s Colored Girls is a week worth noting. Get to know these powerful ladies in our list of must-do events …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Sunday, September 29, 2019

Harvey & Raúl & Darren and More! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of September 30 to October 6 by Kathy Henderson

It’s a starry week on New York stages, with Harvey Fierstein, Raúl Esparza, David Byrne and Darren Criss headlining shows around town. Mark your calendar with our five must-do events for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM
Sunday, September 22, 2019

Platt, Porgy and a Rich Inheritance! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of September 23 to 29 by Kathy Henderson

From buzzy new plays and the Met Opera’s glittering opening night to a Netflix-and-chill date with Ben Platt, there’s plenty to see and do this week. Get the scoop below on five must-do …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM
Monday, September 16, 2019

Fall Preview 2019: Get to Know the 15 New Shows Gearing Up for Broadway by Kathy Henderson

Ready for sweater weather and some unforgettable nights of theater on Broadway? Here’s the full run-down of the 15 new hard-rockin’ musicals, emotionally-rich plays and one-of-a-kind spe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Sunday, September 15, 2019

Groff, Tomei & More Hit the Stage! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of September 16 to 22 by Kathy Henderson

A flesh-eating plant, a lusty Sicilian widow and a teenage demigod are just three of the intriguing characters taking the stage on and off Broadway this week. Check out our five must-do even…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
Sunday, September 8, 2019

Fall for Five Fantastic New Shows! Must-Do Events for the Week of September 9 to 15 by Kathy Henderson

Though it’s still officially summer, the fall theater season is already in full swing, with four Broadway shows starting previews this week, plus a killer—literally—new off-Broadway mu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM
Sunday, September 1, 2019

On the Town With Orpheus and LBJ! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of September 2 to 8 by Kathy Henderson

A president, a magician, a theater legend and a fan favorite kick off the fall season on NYC stages this week. Here are our top five events for the week of September 2 through 8. MONDAY, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM
Sunday, August 25, 2019

Hot Nights in the City! 5 Must-Do Events for the Week of August 26 to September 1 by Kathy Henderson

Summer may be ending, but the fun is just beginning on a trio of outdoor stages around the Big Apple, plus an evening with Broadway dads and a date with Elton John. Check out our five must-d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Sunday, June 9, 2019

Ready, Set, Tony! All About the Five Showstoppers in the Leading Actress in a Musical Category by Kathy Henderson

When the Tony Awards telecast begins on Sunday, June 9, 40 nervous and excited actors will take their seats at Radio City Music Hall, hoping to win Broadway’s biggest prize. Throughout the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03AM
Friday, June 7, 2019

Ready, Set, Tony! Looking at the Race for Best Featured Actor in a Play by Kathy Henderson

When the Tony Awards telecast begins on Sunday, June 9, 40 nervous and excited actors will take their seats at Radio City Music Hall, hoping to win Broadway’s biggest prize. Throughout the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:42PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards