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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Lights the Empire State Building in Honor of 5th Broadway Anniversary by Peter James Zielinski

In honor of the 5th anniversary of Mary Poppins on Broadway, Mary Poppins Steffanie Leigh, along with a crew of Chimney Sweeps flipped the switch and lit the world-famous Empire State Buildi…

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Photo Coverage: Happy 15th Broadway Birthday CHICAGO! by Peter James Zielinski

On Monday, November 14, the internationally acclaimed revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO celebrated its 15th anniversary on Broadway Broadway…

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Photo Coverage: Constantine Maroulis, Kathryn Hahn, et al. Celebrate 2011 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala by Peter James Zielinski

Last night, November 14, The Williamstown Theatre Festival honored the Festival's renowned Training Programs at its Annual Benefit, We The Future at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The…

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Photo Coverage: Happy 14th Broadway Birthday LION KING! by Peter James Zielinski

Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING celebrated 14 years on Broadway last night, November 13th at the Minskoff Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photo coverage below

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Photo Coverage: STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS Celebrates New York Premiere by Peter James Zielinski

The Off Broadway production of Standing On Ceremony kicked off its open-ended run on November 7. Conceived by Brian Shnipper and directed by Stuart Ross, Standing On Ceremony The Gay Marriag…

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Photo Coverage: Marc Kudisch, Sebastian Arcelus & More Open THE BLUE FLOWER at Second Stage by Peter James Zielinski

Second Stage Theatre opened THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, last night, November 9. BroadwayWorld was o…

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Photo Coverage: Charles Busch, Tracy Letts, et al. at the 2011 Primary Stages Gala by Peter James Zielinski

The annual Primary Stages November Night to Remember Gala, a fundraiser benefiting the extensive artistic development programs offered by the company, was just held at the Edison Ballroom 24…

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Photo Coverage: Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, and More at PhilDev's SUITES BY SONDHEIM by Peter James Zielinski

Philippine Development Foundation PhilDev just presented PhilDev Celebrates Broadway Suites by Sondheim, on Monday night, November 7 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City. Hea…

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Photo Coverage: Daniel Radcliffe, SMASH Stars & More Honor Neil Meron & Craig Zadan and Celebrate NYFM! by Peter James Zielinski

Daniel Radcliffe, the stars of Smash were on hand last night, November 6, at the Eighth Annual New York Musical Theatre Festival NYMF gala to honor Neil Meron and Craig Zadan for their work …

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Friday, November 4, 2011

Photo Coverage: Benjamin Walker Brings FIND THE FUNNY to Joe's Pub by Peter James Zielinski

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson star Benjamin Walker played a special engagement of FIND THE FUNNY at Joe's Pub this week, November 1. Special guests included Nick Vatterott, Michael Lawrence, …

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Photo Coverage: Happy Halloween From CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Feat. Florence Henderson, Craig Bierko & More! by Peter James Zielinski

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returned to the Triad Theater for a new season on Monday, October 3 with the new edition, Celebrity Autobiography The Next Chapter. The s…

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Photo Coverage: ATMOSPHERE OF MEMORY Celebrates Opening Night! by Peter James Zielinski

LAByrinth Theater Company Co-Artistic Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell, Yul Vzquez, and Managing Director Danny Feldman just opened the World Premiere Production of The Atmosph…

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Photo Coverage: WICKED Company Treats Fans to 'Ultimate Encore' of 'Defying Gravity' by Peter James Zielinski

In honor of its 8th Anniversary on Broadway, the blockbuster musical Wicked treated its fans to a special Ultimate Encore performance yesterday, October 30th. Over 10,000 Wicked fans cast th…

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Photo Coverage: Mini-Spideys Celebrate Halloween at SPIDER-MAN by Peter James Zielinski

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, Producers hosted a special ticket giveaway in celebration of Halloween on Wednesday, October 26th. All children in costume a…

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Photo Coverage: CHINGLISH Opens on Broadway! by Peter James Zielinski

Last night, October 27, CHINGLISH opened at the Longacre Theatre, making its Broadway premiere following its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer. The show beg…

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Photo Coverage: The Historic New York City Center Reopens Post Renovation! by Peter James Zielinski

New York City Center has just reopened following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala last night, October 25 at New York City Center. …

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Off-Broadway! by Peter James Zielinski

The Tony Award-winning AVENUE Q celebrated its second anniversary at New World Stages 340 W. 50 St. in Manhattan on October 21, 2011. After a triumphant, six-year run on Broadway, AVENUE Q m…

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Photo Flash: New Marquee for PORGY & BESS by Peter James Zielinski

THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, which played a record-breaking, sold out engagement at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, will play a 26-week limited run at the Richard Rodgers Thea…

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Photo Coverage: Roundabout Opens SONS OF THE PROPHET by Peter James Zielinski

The Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play, Sons of the Prophet, opened last night, October 20. Directed by Peter DuBois, the cast features Yusef Bulos Bi…

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of STANDING ON CEREMONY! by Peter James Zielinski

Joan Stein and Richard Frankel, are presenting Standing on Ceremony The Gay Marriage Plays, featuring Tony Award-nominee and Theatre World Award winner Craig Bierko The Music Man, Daytime Em…

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Photo Coverage: Ellen Barkin, Joe Mantello, et al. Honor George C. Wolfe at 2011 Mr. Abbott Awards by Peter James Zielinski

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation SDCF, just honored acclaimed director George C. Wolfe with the 2011 Mr. Abbott Award for his incredible breadth and depth of work in the America…

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Photo Coverage: 25th Anniversary Concert Screens Live in NYC! by Peter James Zielinski

The Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera joined notable Phantom alumni as they viewed Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh's 25th anniversary production at a special live simulcas…

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Photo Coverage: Edward Norton, Edward Albee, et al. Announce Signature Theatre Company's New Season! by Peter James Zielinski

Signature Theatre Company announced yesterday seven productions for its inaugural 2012 season at Signature Center, the company's new Frank Gehry-designed permanent home opening in February 2…

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Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates Cast Album Release! by Peter James Zielinski

Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes celebrated their new cast album with an in-store performance and CD signing yesterday, September 27th. Director Kathleen Marshall and stars Sutton …

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Photo Coverage: Beth Leavel, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kate Wetherhead and More Celebrate SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 2 Launch on BWW! by Peter James Zielinski

This summer, BroadwayWorld.com introduced it's first, exclusive, fully scripted program series - SUBMISSIONS ONLY, created, written, and directed by Kate Wetherhead and Andrew Keenan-Bolger.…

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

UP ON THE MARQUEE: AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE & MANDY PATINKIN! by Peter James Zielinski

Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, two Broadway legends who first appeared together giving Tony Award winning performances in Evita, will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to th…

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

UP ON THE MARQUEE: BONNIE & CLYDE! by Peter James Zielinski

BONNIE amp CLYDE will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. The marquee has just gone up and BroadwayWorld …

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Photo Coverage: Rosie O'Donnell Honors Nancy Coyne et al. For Rosie's Theater Kids by Peter James Zielinski

Last night, September 19, Rosie O'Donnell hosted a special event honoring Nancy Coyne, CEO of Serino Coyne, Ruth Ponturo, TeacherChoreographer and Marva Smalls, EVP of Public Affairs amp Chi…

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Photo Coverage: '8' Celebrates Broadway Premiere - The After Party by Peter James Zielinski

Last night the American Foundation for Equal Rights AFER and Broadway Impact launched the all-star Broadway premiere of 8. The play, which chronicles the historic trial in the federal legal …

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Photo Coverage: Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett Bring Talk of THE MOUNTAINTOP to The Brooklyn Academy of the Arts by Peter James Zielinski

The Mountaintop stars Samuel L. Jackson as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Angela Bassett, and is directed by Tony Award nominee Kenny Leon Fences, A Raisin in the Sun. The play features or…

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Photo Coverage: Anthony Rapp, Ann Harada, et al. Sing Eli Bolin by Peter James Zielinski

On Sunday, September 18th at 8pm, singer-songwriter Eli Bolin I Sing presented his original music along with guest stars Anthony Rapp RENT, Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights, Ann Harada Ave.…

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