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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of HOLIDAY INN on Broadway! by Walter McBride

The first-ever Broadway production of HOLIDAY INN, THE NEW Irving BerlinMUSICAL starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, Lora Lee Gayer, Tony Award nominee Megan Lawrence, Megan Sikora, wi…

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Thursday, July 28, 2016

Photo Flash: Remembering Marni Nixon by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier this week, Marni Nixon, perhaps best known for dubbing the singing voices of the leading actresses in films, including THE KING AND I, WEST SIDE STORY…

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Up on the Marquee: THE ENCOUNTER by Walter McBride

Direct from London and an international tour, Complicite's acclaimed production of The Encounter, conceived, directed and performed by Simon McBurney, will play a limited engagement at Broad…

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Up on the Marquee: THE HUMANS Moves to the Schoenfeld by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorldpreviously reported, on the heels of winning four Tony Awards including Best Play,The Humanswill move into Broadway'sGerald SchoenfeldTheatre 236 West 45th Street to extend i…

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Photo Coverage: Jennifer Damiano Preps for Her Solo Debut at Feinsteins/54 Below! by Walter McBride

Fresh off her critically acclaimed performance in Broadway's American Psycho, Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano is ready to share her unique journey into adulthood in her solo concert debu…

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Photo Coverage: INDIGNATION, with Danny Burstein, Linda Emond & More, Premieres in New York by Walter McBride

On July 29, Summit EntertainmentandRoadside Attractions will releaseJeremy Schamus'Indignation, starringLogan Lerman,Sarah Gadon, Tracy Letts,Linda Emond, andDanny Burstein. The company just…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM
Friday, July 22, 2016

Photo Coverage: Patina Miller, Laura Osnes & More Support 6th Annual GenR Summer Party by Walter McBride

The International Rescue Committee IRC just hosted its 6th Annual GenR Summer Party. GenR, short for Generation Rescue, is a group of young and influential humanitarians who have joined forc…

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Photo Coverage: Backstage with Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner at UNATTACHED! by Walter McBride

They could never leave you.Alice RipleyandEmily Skinnerare UNATTACHED and BroadwayWorld was backstage at Feinstein's54 Below for their latest show.

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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Up on the Marquee: HOLIDAY INN by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director, in association withUniversal Stage Productions, just announced complete casting for the first-ever Broadway production of HOLIDAY I…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Photo Coverage: Jonathan Pryce & Company Take Bows in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Lincoln Center Festival by Walter McBride

London's critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe, under the artistic direction of Emma Rice, will light up US stages and screens this summer and fall, with a three-city limited engagement o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37AM
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Photo Coverage: Daniel Radcliffe & Company Pose on Opening Night of Public Theater's PRIVACY by Walter McBride

The Public TheaterandDonmar Warehouse's production ofPrivacy, co-created byJames GrahamandJosie Rourke, written byJames Grahamand directed byJosie Rourkebegan performances on Saturday, July …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM
Monday, July 18, 2016

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside MOTOWN's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

Motown the Musicalreturnedto Broadway last weekat The Nederlander Theatre 208 West 41 Street for a strictly limited 18-week-only engagement through Sunday, November 13, 2016. BroadwayWorld w…

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Friday, July 15, 2016

Photo Coverage: The Purrrrfect Cast Gets Ready to Bring CATS Back to Broadway! by Walter McBride

One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, Cats returns to Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre 250 W 52nd Street with preview performances kicking off last night, July 14, 2016, and an of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the New Generation of CATS on Broadway! by Walter McBride

One of the biggest hits in theatrical history,Catsreturns to Broadway at theNeil SimonTheatre 250 W 52nd Street with preview performances kicking off last night, July 14, 2016, and an offici…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM
Thursday, July 14, 2016

Up on the Marquee: A BRONX TALE by Walter McBride

A BRONX TALE THE MUSICAL will open on Broadway on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street. Previews will begin Thursday, November 3, 2016. The new musical wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

Photo Coverage: MOTOWN's Berry Gordy gets His Place on the Walls of Sardi's! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, Motown founder and legendary songwriter, producer, director, innovative entrepreneur, teacher and visionary Berry Gordy joined the ranks of Broadway royalty as he was honored…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM
Monday, July 11, 2016

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Company Celebrate New Chapter in HAMILTON History by Walter McBride

On Saturday night, a chapter in Broadway musical history came to a close as Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2016 Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. Aaron Burr andPhillipa Soo Eliza Hamilton all played th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM

Up on the Marquee: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gets a New Look by Walter McBride

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed byHarold Prince, is thelongest-running show in Broadway history, and one of the most successful stage productions of all-time. The sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM

Photo Coverage: Here They Come! Meet The Cast of Broadway-Bound MOTOWN by Walter McBride

Motown the Musical returns to Broadway this summer, beginning performances Tuesday, July 12 at The Nederlander Theatre 208 West 41Street for a strictly limited 18-week-only engagement throug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM
Sunday, July 10, 2016

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo Take Final Bows in HAMILTON! by Walter McBride

Just lastnight, a chapter in Broadway musical history came to a close as Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2016 Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. Aaron Burr and Phillipa SooEliza Hamilton all played their…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

Photo Coverage: Fans Gather for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Final Performance in HAMILTON by Walter McBride

Just last night, a chapter in Broadway musical history came to a close asLin-Manuel Miranda, 2016 Tony Award winnerLeslie Odom Jr. Aaron Burr andPhillipa SooElizaHamilton all played their fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM
Saturday, July 9, 2016

Up on the Marquee: THE FRONT PAGE by Walter McBride

The Front Page, Ben Hecht andCharles MacArthur's classic 1928 comedy set in the world of the Chicago newspaper business, beginspreviews on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 with an official openin…

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Photo Coverage: Dancing in the Street! MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Rehearses for Broadway Return by Walter McBride

Motown the Musical returns to Broadway this summer, beginning performances Tuesday, July 12 at The Nederlander Theatre 208 West 41Street for a strictly limited 18-week-only engagement throug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM
Friday, July 8, 2016

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals For A LASTING IMPRESSION at NYMF by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld takes you inside rehearsals for LASTING IMPRESSION before performances begin Check out the photos below

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Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals For NEWTON'S CRADLE at NYMF by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld takes you inside rehearsals for NEWTON'S CRADLE before performances begin Check out the photos below

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Photo Flash: Remembering John McMartin by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday, award-winning Broadway actorJohn McMartinhas passed away at the age of 86. McMartin most recently appeared on Broadway in 2014's ALL THE WAY and th…

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Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals For FOREST BOY at NYMF! by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld takes you inside rehearsals for FOREST BOY before performances begin Check out the photos below

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals For TINK! at NYMF by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld takes you inside rehearsals for TINK before performances begin Check out the photos below

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Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals for DUST CAN'T KILL ME at NYMF by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld takes you inside rehearsals for DUST CAN'T KILL ME before performances begin Check out the photos below

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Photo Coverage: Rob McClure Gives Feinstein's/54 Below Something to SMILE About by Walter McBride

In his New York City solo concert debut, acclaimed Tony nomineeRob McClureChaplincelebratedhis unique influences through story and song. The event, which ran July 1-2,featured a swinging ban…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM