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Monday, April 11, 2016

Hugh Jackman Gives James Corden Advice About Hosting the Tony Awards by Marissa Sblendorio

Back in February, CBS announced that the Tony Award-winning actor and current host of The Late Late Show,James Cordenwill emcee the 70th Annual Tony Awards. Since it his first time hosting t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

BWW Flashback: Say Yeah and Celebrate KINKY BOOTS' Third Anniversary! by Marissa Sblendorio

It's been three years of Lola and she still reigns supremeat the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Kinky Boots tells the uplifting and heartwarming tale of Charlie Price, a young man reluctantly taking…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM
Monday, April 4, 2016

Andrew Lippa and Jeffrey Seller Team Up as Part of Bay Street Theatre's 3rd Annual New Works Theatre Festival by Marissa Sblendorio

Bay Street Theater amp Sag Harbor Center for the Arts are excited to announce the lineup 3rdAnnual New Works Festival, April 29 - May 1. This free event will include a show from Andrew Lippa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

Photo Flash: Encores! 1776 Cast Celebrates After Final Performance by Marissa Sblendorio

This past weekend, Encores brought back the classic Tony Award-winning musical about how the founding fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence and gave birth to a new nation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Take Five! Spend Your Afternoon Coffee Break with Broadway-Bound Sean Hayes! by Marissa Sblendorio

ProducerJeffrey Finnannounced today that Tony nominee and Emmy winner Sean Hayeswill play God in a limited 14-week engagement of the hit Broadway comedy An Act of God at Broadway's Booth The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:57PM

AUDIO: Listen to Audra McDonald Talk with Michael Ian Black on How To Be Amazing by Marissa Sblendorio

How to Be Amazingis an in-depth interview show, hosted by comedian, author and actor Michael Ian Black. Black sits down with some of today's most provocative writers, entertainers, artists, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Welcome to Twitter GREAT COMET Star Lucas Steele! by Marissa Sblendorio

Upcoming star of THE GREAT COMET has finally made his twitter debut.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

How SCHOOL OF ROCK's 360? Video Changes the Game for How Audiences Interact with Broadway Shows by Marissa Sblendorio

The magic of Broadway comes from the immersive, raw energy of live performances. To give viewers a taste of that experience, Andrew LloydWebber and Steam Motion and Sound UK created Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

Idina Menzel to Participate in Tribeca Film Festival's Talk Series by Marissa Sblendorio

Idina Menzel has trail blazed a career in film, television and theater. Starting at the inception of stage shows, she has made not only made roles iconic, but has also performed in a variety…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

The Lambs Club Could Be on its Last Leg by Marissa Sblendorio

The Lambsis America's First Professional Theatrical Club, established in New York in 1874.As a social club,The Lambs is a social gathering place for entertainment industry and art profession…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM
Monday, March 28, 2016

Suspicious Package in Times Square Shuts Down Parts of the Area by Marissa Sblendorio

A spokesman for the NYPD's Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information has confirmed that they evacuated an area in Times Square while a bomb squad investigateda suspicious pack…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

Vandals Break Into Hartford Stage Leaving Anti-Gay Graffiti by Marissa Sblendorio

Hartford police are investigating a break-in at Hartford Stage offices that resulted in anti-gay graffiti.Police responded to the call just after 8 a.m. to investigate a possibleburglary. Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Sunday, March 27, 2016

BWW Flashback: Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE Concludes Broadway Run Today by Marissa Sblendorio

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE starring Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner amp BAFTA winner Forest Whitaker The Last King of Scotland, The Bu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Andrew Rannells Signs On to Host Jeffrey Fashion Cares by Marissa Sblendorio

Andrew Rannellsjust announced he will be the host and honorary co-chair of the Jeffrey Fashion Cares event, an annual fundraiser for HIVAIDS and LGBT organizations.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Take Five! Spend Your Afternoon Coffee Break with SHE LOVES ME's Laura Benanti by Marissa Sblendorio

In celebration of Roundabout Theatre Company's 50thanniversary, SHE LOVES MEreturns to Broadway for the first time since it triumphantly launched Roundabout's musical theatre initiative over…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM

Marriott Theatre Announces Full Cast of EVITA Featuring Hannah Corneau, Austin Lesch, Larry Adams & More! by Marissa Sblendorio

The Marriott Theatre has completed casting for Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit EVITA. The show tells the story of the charismatic and glamorous first lady of Argentina, Eva Peron.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM

Asian American Arts Alliance Launches Van Lier Fellowships for Asian American Actors and Directors by Marissa Sblendorio

The Asian American Arts Alliance is launching the 2016 Van Lier Fellowships in Acting and Directing for theater artists of Asian descent who are 30 and under and based in New York City. Ther…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates the Opening Night of HOLD ON TO ME DARLING by Marissa Sblendorio

Atlantic Theater Company is the award-winning Off-Broadway theater that produces great plays simply and truthfully by utilizing an artistic ensemble. Atlantic believes that the story of a pl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM
Monday, March 14, 2016

Chris McCarrell, Brennyn Lark & More Will Take Part in THE NO RULES SHOW at Feinstein's/54 Below by Marissa Sblendorio

Feinstein's 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Joshua Morgan in The No Rules Show on March 18 2016. The No Rules Show is an evening that's 50 talk show, 25 cabaret, 20 sketch comedy,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Tony Winner Lena Hall Will Lead Private Industry Reading of CITIZEN RUTH by Marissa Sblendorio

Tony Award-winner Lena Hall Hedwig and the Angry Inch will lead an industry reading of Citizen Ruth An American Musical Comedy in New York City on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Based on the Mira…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Former TV Personality Marc Summmers Will Star in Biographical Play Written by SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman by Marissa Sblendorio

TV personality Marc Summmers will star in a biographical play written by SCHOOL OF ROCK star Alex Brightman as part of the Bloomington PlaywrightsProject in Indiana.Debuting this April,EVERY…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM
Sunday, March 6, 2016

BWW Flashback: MTC's OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR Concludes Broadway Run Today by Marissa Sblendorio

Manhattan Theatre Club's critically-acclaimed production of OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR ends its acclaimed run today, March 6th. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Photo Flash: Lilla Crawford, Arielle Jacobs, Rachel Potter & More Sing Billy Joel at BROADWAY SINGS by Marissa Sblendorio

This pastMonday, the BROADWAY SINGS concert series presented its 10thshow withBroadway Sings Billy Joel.A cast of 20 Broadway starssang completely new arrangements of the Piano Man's greates…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Betty Buckley Announces Upcoming Concerts in Connecticut and Boston by Marissa Sblendorio

Broadway comes to New England in a big way when Tony Award-winning singer and actress Betty Buckley takes the stage in both Boston on February 26th and Old Saybrook on February 27th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM
Monday, February 22, 2016

Take Five! Spend Your Afternoon Coffee Break with THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo! by Marissa Sblendorio

THE COLOR PURPLE is an unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity. With a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this stirring family chronicle follows …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

THE WALKING DEAD Actress Danai Gurira Explains Her Passions as She Prepares for Her Broadway Debut by Marissa Sblendorio

Though fans might know her as katana wielding Michonne on THE WALKING DEAD, actress Danai Gurira is about to make her Brodway debut as the playwright this march with ECLIPSED, starring oscar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

John Rando Will Direct Upcoming Staged Reading of THE STING by Marissa Sblendorio

Back in 2015, we reported that there was a reading of THE STING that took place around early August. We now have new information that the Araca Group will hold a new reading of the musical, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07PM

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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