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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

7 Things You Must Do in NYC When You Come to See ‘Cats’ on Broadway by Melanie Spiegel

When this musical first ran on Broadway, it was unquestionably the cat’s meow. Now, the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Cats, has opened on Broadway for its first dazzling revival on …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:05PM
Monday, July 25, 2016

10 Things You May Not Know About Me: Allison Case of ‘Matilda’ by Melanie Spiegel

She’s all grown-up now — but still gets a chance to play with some of the most dynamic adolescents to grace The Great White Way. Allison Case, who first made her Broadway debut as t…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:06PM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Stars and the City: Leslie Odom, Jr.’s New York by Melanie Spiegel

In New York there’s a real sense of the power of the individual and the power of the collective. You can make something great for yourself. You also have the power at any moment to start a…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:48PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

‘Fun Home’ to Close on Broadway on September 10, 2016 by Melanie Spiegel

Fun Home, the Tony-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, will play its final performance at the Circle in the Square Theatre on September 10, 2016. The show will have p…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:28PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2016

‘The Illusionists’ Returns to Broadway by Melanie Spiegel

The Illusionists, the internationally touring magic show, will reappear on Broadway for a third, limited engagement from Nov. 25 to Jan. 1, 2017 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. This version of…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:40PM
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

‘Tuck Everlasting’ to Close May 29 on Broadway by Melanie Spiegel

Tuck Everlasting will not live up to its name. The musical about a family of immortals will close at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after a relatively short run of 28 previews and 29 regular per…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:18PM

Opening Tonight on Broadway: ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ by Melanie Spiegel

Paramour, Cirque du Soleil’s first show created specifically for the Broadway stage, opens today at the Lyric Theater. Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, Paramour will combine a tradition…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:10PM

My Favorite Song: Ruby Lewis of ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ by Melanie Spiegel

Paramour transports you into a magical world in which musical theater and Cirque du Soleil make a love child. And you’re witnessing the most miraculous child. It’s so wonderful.  Also,…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:14PM
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Stars and the City: Zachary Levi’s New York by Melanie Spiegel

The energy in New York City is unparalleled. I just love spending time with my friends, going to great bars and eating awesome greasy slices of pepperoni pizza. And you can literally do that…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:37PM

My Favorite Song: Phillipa Soo of ‘Hamilton’ by Melanie Spiegel

I remember being very young and seeing a production of The Tempest in a small, fifteen-seat theater in Chicago. I was so in awe of the magic of this world that I was transported to.  And no…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:05PM

‘The Humans,’ ‘Eclipsed’ Win at the 2016 Obie Awards by Melanie Spiegel

The Humans and Eclipsed, two hit plays now on Broadway, were among the big winners at the 61st annual Obie Awards which honor excellence in the Off and Off-Off Broadway theater. Both shows …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:25PM

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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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