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Saturday, May 2, 2015

Willkommen... And All That Jazz! Kander and Ebb's Biggest Broadway Hits by Sally Henry

With about a zillion original musicals to their name, most of which made it to Broadway, this pair is one of the most famous Broadway songwriting teams of the modern era. Below, revisit thei…

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

From MAME to BLITHE SPIRIT- Revisit Angela Lansbury's Tony Award-Winning Roles! by Sally Henry

In last week's Olivier Awards- translation, the British version of the Tony Awards, or for film fans, it's the British stage version of the Oscars- an acting legend won the first Olivier of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:19PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015

BWW Interview: Broadway Siblings Adam and Arielle Jacobs Share Family Photos, Talk Fulfilled Childhood Dreams, Solo Albums, and More! by Sally Henry

There's something about performing on Broadway that seems to attract families. Dating back to the early days with the Barrymores, Astaires, and Redgraves, siblings especially have starred on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Getting to Know Them! Spotlight on THE KING AND I's Top 5 Annas in Broadway History by Sally Henry

When the latest Rodgers and Hammerstein revival, THE KING AND I, opens in just over a week, starring Ken Watanabe and Kelli O'Hara, it will be the show's fifth Broadway production. Over the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM
Monday, April 6, 2015

BWW Interview: Elizabeth Stanley Preps for Birdland Show, Fangirls Over Betty Comden, and More by Sally Henry

Elizabeth Stanley may very well be Betty Comden's biggest fan. Ever. Currently starring as Claire De Loone in ON THE TOWN, Stanley will be taking the Birdland stage tonight in I Get Carried …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM
Thursday, April 2, 2015

BWW Interview: Tom Viertel Talks New Programs at More at the Commercial Theatre Institute by Sally Henry

Just a year and a half ago, Tom Viertel took over the position of Executive Director at the Commercial Theatre Institute CTI and has had his hands full ever since. Not only is he still an ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM
Monday, March 30, 2015

Thou Cream-Faced Loon! Top 10 Shakespearean Insults in Honor of SOMETHING ROTTEN! by Sally Henry

Any theatre fan andor 9th grade literature student will tell you that William Shakespeare had a true gift for coining beautiful phrases such as 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day,' or '…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AM
Friday, February 20, 2015

Oscars Flashback: A Look Back at the Nine Actors Who Have Won an Oscar and Tony for the Same Role by Sally Henry

With the 87th annual Academy Awards just two days away, Hollywood stars seem to be on everyone's mind. Who will win Who will beat Meryl Streep Will host Neil Patrick Harris take a star-studd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

BWW Interview: Sarah Charles Lewis on Her Magical TUCK EVERLASTING Experience at the Alliance Theatre by Sally Henry

Not many 10-year-olds these days get starring roles in brand new world premiere musicals alongside Tony nominees, but Sarah Charles Lewis is the exception. With a contagious energy and bubbl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM
Monday, February 16, 2015

Prepare for the Oscars- NPH Style! Watch the Top 5 Neil Patrick Harris Tony Host Performances! by Sally Henry

The 87th Annual Academy Awards are now in less than a week, and we can't wait to see what host Neil Patrick Harris has in store Of course, Broadway fans are well-acquainted with the Tony Awa…

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

BWW Interview: Ned Eisenberg Hopes to Make ROCKET TO THE MOON Fly at the Theatre at St. Clement's by Sally Henry

A rare revival of Rocket to the Moon, the 1938 play by Clifford Odets AWAKE AND SING, GOLDEN BOY, starring Ned Eisenberg, starts performances tonight at the Theatre at St. Clement's. Directe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM
Sunday, January 4, 2015

BWW Interview: Rachelle Rak Shares Her Story of Professional Growth, Perseverance, and More by Sally Henry

Rachelle Rak has been performing at the Broadway level for the majority of her life and is one of the most resilient people in the business. With almost 30 years of experience, she has seen …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

BWW Interview: WICKED Alum Eden Espinosa Chats 4 Charity by Sally Henry

Broadway's newest charity organization creates a unique way for fans and Broadway stars to give back to the community as a team. Chat 4 Charity allows anyone to give a Broadway star, like Ed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39AM
Monday, December 8, 2014

BWW Interviews: Lorna Luft Comes Home for Christmas with 54 Below Debut by Sally Henry

If home is where the heart is, then Lorna Luft's 54 Below debut is her homecoming performance. Luft recently took the time out of her busy touring schedule to discuss the things she loves be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:11PM
Saturday, November 29, 2014

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Happy Birthday, Frank Wildhorn! by Sally Henry

Today, the Broadway community celebrates the birthday of Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a video flashback of Wildhorn's Broadway career

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

BWW Interviews: For Joseph Marcell, Leading KING LEAR is 'Extraordinary' by Sally Henry

Joseph Marcell is best known for his role on the hit '90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, in which he played Geoffrey, the butler. Since then, this former comedy star has taken up Shake…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

BWW Interview: THE BAND WAGON's Todd Ellison Loves the Intense Pressure of Encores! Shows by Sally Henry

Conductor Todd Ellison is quite possibly one of the busiest men in the industry right now. His involvement in the fast-approaching production of THE BAND WAGON with Encores, a Christmas conc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Friday, October 17, 2014

BWW Interviews: Phyllis Newman Talks Broadway, Husband Adolph Green, and the Great ON THE TOWN by Sally Henry

Broadway veteran Phyllis Newman has not only graced the stage with performers such as Bernadette Peters and Donna McKechnie, and worked directly with other Broadway greats such as Leonard Be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Thursday, September 18, 2014

BWW Interviews: Judith Ann Abrams: A Dreamer With a Magic Touch by Sally Henry

Broadway and West End producer Judith Ann Abrams has been involved with multiple ground-breaking and multi-award-winning shows in the last 15 years. But when talking to her, it is clear that…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM
Thursday, September 4, 2014

BWW Interviews: Elena Shaddow Stays True to Her Soprano Roots in ALWAYS BETTER: THE GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY by Sally Henry

Elena Shaddow has been making her mark on musical theatre ever since her Broadway debut in LES MIS during her senior year at NYU. So when she takes the stage in her first solo concert at 54 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2013

BWW Interview:Mary Zimmerman Creates 'Theatre Nirvana' Through THE JUNGLE BOOK by Sally Henry

Actress Anjali Bhimani is quite possibly Mary Zimmerman's biggest fan. After working with Zimmerman many times, Ms. Bhimani raves about the successful director's notoriously organic, inspira…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

VOICE OVER: America Crowns The Voice Champion 2012 by Sally Henry

Y'all, it's the end of the road tonight for the contestants on NBC's The Voice. Tonight, the winner of season 3 was decided. So, look out, there are spoilers ahead The artists from Teams Cee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45AM
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

VOICE OVER: Team CeeLo Faces Off Against Team Blake as the Fab Four Become Three by Sally Henry

After the last two weeks' eliminations on NBC's The Voice, I really I didn't know what to believe in anymore. Two weeks ago, an extremely talented fan favorite, Dez Duron, was sent home, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45PM
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

VOICE OVER: Elite Eight Become Six with a Shocking Elimination by Sally Henry

The results show tonight included some great performances, including special guests the Muppets but also some ridiculously nerve-wracking moments, as the audience waited to see who America s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48PM

VOICE OVER: Coaches Pile the Praise on the Elite Eight by Sally Henry

Monday night, November 26, began week four of the live shows, getting down to the best of the best, because there are only eight singers left. Three from Team CeeLo Green, two from Teams Ada…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

VOICE OVER: Awkwardness Prevails as the Elite 8 are Revealed by Sally Henry

The results shows are very fun, because its an hour of variety in which the coaches actually get to show off why they are part of this singing show. This is something that distinguishes The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14PM

VOICE OVER: The Top 10 Take Risks & Instigate Change by Sally Henry

The Top 10 on NBCs The Voice took the stage tonight, vying to keep their spots on the show. The stakes were very high because the decision is completely up to America to vote for their favo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

VOICE OVER: And Then There Were Ten by Sally Henry

Last night on NBC's The Voice, the top three contestants from each team performed, and after the show, America voted on who to keep and who to boot off. So tonight, Carson Daly revealed The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11PM

VOICE OVER: This is the Moment for the Top 12 on The Voice by Sally Henry

The Top Twelve Live Rounds began tonight after last week, which was the first week of voting. The top twelve contestants from Teams CeeLo Green, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48AM
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

VOICE OVER: Singers Enter the Live Playoffs, AKA: 'Serious Olympics' by Sally Henry

Remember, remember the fifth of November The Live Playoffs on NBCs The Voice are off and running as of tonight Singers from Teams Adam Levine and Blake Shelton braved the stage and the wild …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:17AM
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

VOICE OVER: Each Performer Takes a Risk for NBC's The Voice! by Sally Henry

The Knock-Out Rounds on NBCs The Voice continued tonight as the last performers from Teams Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera took the stage, hoping to be passed on to next weeks Live Play…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35AM

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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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