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Friday, June 17, 2016

Bid To Meet FULLY COMMITTED's Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the five-time Emmy nominee after he takes on 40 characters in Becky Mode's solo play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: Hilarious Moments From Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY by Michael Dale

Master satirist Gerard Alessandrini will be poking jabs at Broadway's revolutionary hit this summer with SPAMILTON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: THE KING AND I's Marin Mazzie Talks of Healing Therapy and Being Back On Broadway by Michael Dale

The Broadway favorite in a frank and open discussion of her healing process and the excitement of being back on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Forgotten Marx Bros. Musical I'LL SAY SHE IS; Restored! Revived! Rejoice! by Michael Dale

The lost 1924 Marx Brothers vehicle has been reconstructed and mounted in a crisp and buoyant new production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Orlando Shakespeare Theater Builds 'Angel Wings' To Guard Pulse Funerals From Westboro Baptist Church by Michael Dale

The strategy to block mourners from having to see hate speech signs was used at the trials for the killers of Matthew Shepard.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM[SHARE]

Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Will Support Theatre Education In Under-Resourced U.S. Schools by Michael Dale

The new program will supply funding for public schools to create or improve theatre programs, and provide training scholarships for select students.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: The Daily Journey of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Wedding Dress by Michael Dale

Designer Maria Bjornson's stunning creation is carefully cared for after every performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:51PM[SHARE]

Profiles' Darrell W. Cox Responds To On-Stage Abuse Allegations After Theatre Shuts Down by Michael Dale

The actor denies claims he regularly attacked actors during violent scenes during run of KILLER JOE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM[SHARE]

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tee-Rico Benefits Equality Cares in Florida by Michael Dale

In response to this weekend's tragic events in Orlando Lin-Manuel Miranda has established an officially-licensed merchandise site, Tee-Rico.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM[SHARE]

UPDATE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets, HAMILTON To Be Filmed With Original Cast by Michael Dale

The original cast will be filmed later this month, although Miranda says he doesn't know what will be done with it.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Toronto High School Stages Three Songs From HAMILTON; Asking For Performance Rights by Michael Dale

Toronto's Wexford Collegiate Institute School for the Arts is serious about obtaining the performance rights for HAMILTON now.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

AUDIO: WAR's Branden Jacobs-Jenkins On The Instability Of Being An Off-Broadway Playwright by Michael Dale

Recognized as one of the country's finest emerging playwrights, his work has never come close to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM[SHARE]

Dozens of Broadway Stars To Record 'What The World Needs Now Is Love' for Broadway For Orlando by Michael Dale

Broadway Records, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announce a fundraising single to benefit LGBT Center of Central Florida.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM[SHARE]

Bid To Meet HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs, Support Douglas Watt Family Fund by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet one of HAMILTON's Tony-winning breakout stars.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: Enormous Crowd Gathers For This Afternoon's HAMILTON Lottery by Michael Dale

Today's Ham4Ham live lottery is the first since the musical's 11 Tony wins.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM[SHARE]

League of Professional Theatre Women Holds Women Stage the World Equality Parade Tonight In Times Square by Michael Dale

The annual event calls attention to the need for gender parity in Broadway theatres and in theatres throughout the country.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM[SHARE]

Wesleyan University Honors HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail; Establishes Hamilton Prize for Creativity by Michael Dale

The prize will be awarded annually to an incoming student on the basis of submitting a creative written work judged as best reflecting originality, artistry and dynamism.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Chicago's Profiles Theatre Shutting Down For Good After Abuse Accusations by Michael Dale

The company posted a notice on its website announcing its closure is 'effective immediately.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Barbra Streisand's Broadway! Part Six: The 2010s by Michael Dale

The last of a six-part, decade-by-decade video series sampling the legendary artist's performances of musical theatre classics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 14, 2016

VIDEOS: Barbra Streisand's Broadway! Part Five: The 2000s by Michael Dale

The fifth of a six-part, decade-by-decade video series sampling the legendary artist's performances of musical theatre classics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM[SHARE]

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda is Broadway's Twitter Genius by Michael Dale

The Tony-winning HAMILTON authorstar regularly uses Twitter to establish a personal relationship with his fans.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM[SHARE]

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - NYC! by Michael Dale

Broadway and Off-Broadway productions are still thrilling audiences eight times a week, but the summer is a great time to explore some of New York City's other great theatre options.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Shakespeare Brushes Up His Friedan in Phyllida Lloyd's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW by Michael Dale

Janet McTeer and Cush Jumbo lead an all-woman company in a play that can be troublesome for contemporary audiences.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04AM[SHARE]
Monday, June 13, 2016

VIDEOS: Barbra Streisand's Broadway! Part Four: The 1990s by Michael Dale

The fourth of a six-part, decade-by-decade video series sampling the legendary artist's performances of musical theatre classics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: SPRING AWAKENING's Michael Arden Explains Tony Telecast Mishap by Michael Dale

Where was Michael Arden when Christopher Fitzgerald's face was on camera while his name was announced

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM[SHARE]

Jeff Awards Will Address Petition To Revoke Darrell W. Cox's 2010 KILLER JOE Honor by Michael Dale

A recent article quotes company members saying the actor was physically abusive during violent scenes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM[SHARE]

Same-Sex Kiss Cut From Singapore Production of LES MISERABLES by Michael Dale

An unscripted kiss, meant as a comic bit, would have changed the production's official rating.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Chazz Palminteri Says A BRONX TALE Set For Broadway's Longacre, December 1st by Michael Dale

The musical based on his solo play premiered at Paper Mill in February, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 12, 2016

VIDEOS: Barbra Streisand's Broadway! Part Three: The 1980s by Michael Dale

The third of a six-part, decade-by-decade video series sampling the legendary artist's performances of musical theatre classics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10AM[SHARE]

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, FUN HOME's Lisa Kron Reminds Broadway 'Our House Is So Big', 2015 by Michael Dale

It was the first year a musical completely written by women won the top prize, and Lisa Kron had an important message about diversity.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 11, 2016

Audible Releasing THE OEDIPUS PLAYS With Jamie Glover, Hayley Atwell by Michael Dale

Sophocles' ancient Greek trilogy consisting of OEDIPUS THE KING, OEDIPUS AT COLONUS and ANTIGONE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM[SHARE]

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off