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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Dean John Wilson to Join Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe in THE KING AND I; Three Week Extension Announced by Marissa Sblendorio

Looks like the West End will be getting to know Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Lincoln Center Theater's production of THE KING AND I 'has its eye on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19PM
Thursday, January 18, 2018

Tony Winner Ruthie Ann Miles to Join Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe in West End THE KING AND I by Marissa Sblendorio

Looks like the West End will be getting to know Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Lincoln Center Theater's production of THE KING AND I 'has its eye on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08PM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

THE KING AND I to Head to the West End with Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe June 2018! by Marissa Sblendorio

Looks like the West End will be getting to know Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Lincoln Center Theater's production of THE KING AND I 'has its eye on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:57PM
Sunday, September 17, 2017

Ain't They Proud: Take a Look Back at BANDSTAND by Marissa Sblendorio

The Tony Award-winning production of the new American musical Bandstand, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler Hamilton, In The Heights and featuring…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

If I Had My Time Again: GROUNDHOG DAY Plays Final Performance Today by Marissa Sblendorio

After 176 performances and 32 previews, Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical Groundhog Day will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre today, September 17th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

Will Ra?l Esparza Make Way Back to Broadway? by Marissa Sblendorio

At last night's premiere of PRINCE OF BROADWAY, BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge had the pleasure of speaking to some of Broadway's best, includingRaul Esparza. After chatting about their l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM
Friday, July 14, 2017

Is Casting a Role Correctly an Issue for Both Broadway and Hollywood? by Marissa Sblendorio

While this has been an issue for a long time, the public seems to finally be paying attention when it comes to controversial casting choices for not only race, but sexuality and disability.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20PM

Is Casting a Role Correctly is an Issue for Both Broadway and Hollywood? by Marissa Sblendorio

While this has been an issue for a long time, the public seems to finally be paying attention when it comes to controversial casting choices for not only race, but sexuality and disability.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM
Friday, June 30, 2017

HAMILTON's Okieriete Onaodowan Will Make His GREAT COMET Debut on July 11 by Marissa Sblendorio

Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan, best known for originating the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton, will join the cast of the new Broadway musical NATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GRE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM
Friday, June 16, 2017

It's the Ides of June! Inside Yesterday's Rally in Support of of Public Theater's JULIUS CAESAR by Marissa Sblendorio

Following news that two major sponsors, Delta Air Lines and Bank of America, had pulled financial support forThe Public Theaterin response to theirDonald Trump-Themed Shakespeare in the Park…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM
Friday, June 9, 2017

Will THE KING AND I Head to the West End with Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe? by Marissa Sblendorio

Looks like the West End will be getting to knowKelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe.According to a report by the Daily Mail,Lincoln Center Theater's production of THE KING AND I 'has its eye on the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

PURPLE RAIN Tribute Show May Be in Jeopardy Thanks to Legal Threats by Prince's Estate by Marissa Sblendorio

The fate of upcoming U.K. tour and West End production of PURPLE RAIN, a Prince tribute show, might bein jeopardy thanks to legal threats by Prince's Estate.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Photo Flash: OG Elphaba, Idina Menzel, Takes a Trip Back to OZ by Marissa Sblendorio

WhileIdina Menzel does have quite the Broadway career under her belt, there's no question that she became a bonafide star once she donned the black hat in WICKED. Ever since her departure fr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Broadway Gets Diplomatic- Meet the Cast of OSLO! by Marissa Sblendorio

Following its sold-out Off-Broadway run, OSLO is finally opening on Broadway tonight, April 13th, so it's time to meet the cast

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Julia Cameron's THE ANIMAL IN THE TREES Will Receive a Private Industry Reading by Marissa Sblendorio

Producers Cameron Power amp Light and La Vie Productions Inc. will present a private industry reading of The Animal in the Trees, a new play by internationally best-selling author Julia Came…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM
Friday, March 10, 2017

Robert James Waller, Author of 'Bridges of Madison County' Novel, Passes Away by Marissa Sblendorio

According to a longtime friend,Robert James Waller, bestselling author of 'The Bridges of Madison County,' has passed away at the age of 77.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Photo Flash: Inside the YPC Gala, featuring Mandy Gonzalez and Alexandra Socha by Marissa Sblendorio

The Young People's Chorus of NYC had its most successfulgalato dateon Monday, March 6th, 2017.The chorus members, ranging in ages from 8 to 18, were joined by Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez, Spri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM
Friday, February 24, 2017

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside Opening Night of THE GIRLS with a Special Performance by Gary Barlow by Marissa Sblendorio

THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play byTim Firth, Calendar Girls, opened on Tuesday 21 February, at thePhoenix Theatrein London's West End, where it had pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM
Friday, February 10, 2017

Go Behind the Scenes of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway Casts United! by Marissa Sblendorio

Moments before the curtain went up on the Broadway revival ofSunset Boulevard, starringGlenn Close, the stars ofAndrew Lloyd Webber's productions came together to celebrate the legendary com…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

Ann Reinking Discusses Bob Fosse's Influence on Her After All These Years by Marissa Sblendorio

If not for her skills as a dancer and choreographer, Broadway legendAnn Reinking is most known for her relationship withdirector and choreographerBob Fosse. Once he saw her in PIPPIN in 1972…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:49PM

Bid on Tickets to Meet Jake Gyllenhaal and See SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE with Charitybuzz! by Marissa Sblendorio

Were you one of the many fans who practically swooned at the sound ofJake Gyllenhaal's voice after watching that videoofhim singing, and thought to yourself 'I really need to see this man in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM
Sunday, January 22, 2017

Oh, Goodbye! Flashback Through OH, HELLO's Broadway Run by Marissa Sblendorio

Today, January 22nd, 2017,the Broadway premiere of OH, HELLO on BROADWAY, starringthe two hottest voices in comedy today, Nick Kroll Comedy Central's 'Kroll Show' and John Mulaney Netflix's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM
Sunday, January 15, 2017

Oh What a Run! Flashback Through JERSEY BOYS' 11 Years on Broadway by Marissa Sblendorio

The producers of the Tony, Grammy amp Olivier Award-Winning Best MusicalJersey Boysrecently announced that the Broadway production will end its record-breaking, 11-year run today,Sunday, Jan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Sunday, January 8, 2017

She Was Here, Now She's Out- Flashback Through THE COLOR PURPLE's Broadway Run by Marissa Sblendorio

The Tony Award-winning revival ofThe Color Purplewill play its final performance onBroadway today, Sunday, January 8, 2017. The production will has played 449 regular and 33 preview performa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM
Friday, January 6, 2017

BWW Interview: Jay Armstrong Johnson Goes Back to Bernstein with CANDIDE by Marissa Sblendorio

Star of both stage and screen, Jay Armstrong Johnson has had a busy year, between his 54 Below shows, his album, and his roles on QUANTICO and 'My Gay Roommate.' He's finally making his retu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Friday, December 9, 2016

Look Out, Times Square: Mike Hot Pence is Here... Minus His Pants by Marissa Sblendorio

Despite the beautiful theaters that grace it's streets, I think we can all agree that Times Square that holds a colorful cast of characters. From a questioning Spiderman, to a headless Minni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM
Friday, December 2, 2016

Photo Flash: See The New York Post's Cindy Adams Make her Broadway Debut as Grizabella! by Marissa Sblendorio

The New York Post's legendary gossip columnist, Cindy Adams, just made her Broadway debut during the curtain call of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS as Grizabella. She might not be Mamie's unders…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

Photo Flash: When Worlds Collide- HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Meets THE WIZ LIVE! by Marissa Sblendorio

Tracy meets Dorothy Now that's something I gotta seeThe stars of last year's holiday hit THE WIZ LIVE Shanice Williams Dorothy and Elijah Kelley Scarecrow, stopped by to visit the cast and c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM
Sunday, November 27, 2016

Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You! The Stars of SHE LOVES ME Get Ready for the Big Screen by Marissa Sblendorio

Last night, BroadwayHD had an advanced screening of the final film in New York City, and BroadwayWorld had a chance to talk to some of the stars of the production, as well as the producers b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Friday, October 14, 2016

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for John Leguizamo's OTHELLO: THE REMIX by Marissa Sblendorio

John Leguizamowillpresent TheQ Brothers' Othello The Remix, written, directed and composed by GQ and JQ, which will make its New York debut at theWestside Theatre407 W. 43rd, beginning previ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

BWW Exclusive: A First Hand Account of Elsie Fest 2016! by Marissa Sblendorio

The second annual Elsie Fest, a one-day outdoor music festival celebrating stars and songs from the stage and screen, took place yesterday, Monday, September 5th at the Ford Amphitheater at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM

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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