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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Photo Coverage: Tribeca Talks: Storytellers Welcomes Idina Menzel! by Walter McBride

Idina Menzelhas trail blazed a career in film, television and theater. Starting at the inception of stage shows, she has made not only made roles iconic, but has also performed in a variety …

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Monday, April 18, 2016

Photo Coverage: Howard McGillin Previews His Feinsteins/54 Below Return! by Walter McBride

On May 11,Feinstein's54 Below will welcome back Broadway's beloved leading man Howard McGillin, best known for his record breaking run as the Phantom inPhantom of the Opera, a role he played…

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Photo Coverage: Jay Armstrong Johnson Previews His Show at Feinsteins/54 Below! by Walter McBride

Jay Armstrong Johnson has wowed Broadway audiences inOn The Town Chip, Hands on a Hardbody Greg, Hair Claude, and Catch Me If You Can. The New York Timescalled his performance as Anthony Hop…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:26PM
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Photo Coverage: 'The Lights of Broadway Show Cards' Spring 2016 Edition Launch by Walter McBride

Acclaimed Broadway illustratorJustin 'Squigs' Robertsonand Tony amp Emmy-award-winning theatrical producer and filmmakerDori Berinstein's Spring 2016 edition ofThe Lights of Broadway Show Ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM
Friday, April 15, 2016

Photo Coverage: MTC's THE FATHER Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway! by Walter McBride

THE FATHER, a new play by Moliere Award winner Florian Zeller, in a translation by two-time Tony Award winner Christopher Hampton Sunset Boulevard, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, God of Carnage, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of MTC's THE FATHER by Walter McBride

THE FATHER, a new play by Moliere Award winner Florian Zeller, in a translation by two-time Tony Award winner Christopher Hampton Sunset Boulevard, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, God of Carnage, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Photo Coverage: Frank Langella & Company Take Opening Night Bows in THE FATHER by Walter McBride

THE FATHER, a new play by Moliere Award winnerFlorian Zeller, in a translation by two-time Tony Award winnerChristopher HamptonSunset Boulevard, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, God of Carnage, ope…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM
Thursday, April 14, 2016

Photo Flash: Remembering Anne Jackson by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported,Anne Jackson, who was nominated for a Tony in 1956 for MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT and who enjoyed a long career with her husband,Eli Wallach, died Tuesday, Apri…

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Photo Coverage: Joe Iconis Previews Upcoming Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below! by Walter McBride

Musical theater writer and rabble rouser Joe Iconis brings his unique mash-up of showtune cabaret and rock and roll jamboree back to Feinstein's54 Below on April 17 and May 9. Join Joe and h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM

Photo Coverage: Will Swenson, Jarrod Spector, Michael Rupert & More Preview Barrington Stage Company's Summer Season! by Walter McBride

Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, just announc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Photo Coverage: Lea Salonga Previews Her Solo Show at Feinstein's/54 Below! by Walter McBride

Fresh from her critically acclaimed performance in Allegiance on Broadway, Lea Salonga takes the stage at Feinstein's54 Below April 12-17 for a highly anticipated NYC cabaret return. Called …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM
Friday, April 8, 2016

Photo Coverage: Charlie Cox, Heather Lind & Company of MTC's INCOGNITO Meet the Press! by Walter McBride

Charlie Cox,Heather Lind,Geneva Carr, andMorgan Spectorwill soon starinNick Payne's new play INCOGNITO at Manhattan Theatre Club. Tony winnerDoug HughesTHE FATHER, DOUBT, OUTSIDE MULLINGAR w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

FREEZE FRAME: Lea Salonga, Howard McGillin & More Preview Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, Jay Armstrong JohnsonApril 27-30Drama Desk nominated, andKleban Prize and Jonathan Larson Award Winning songwriterJoe IconisApril 10 amp 17Laura Michelle KellyMay 2, 16 amp 3…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

In the Spotlight Series: PINOT by Tituss Burgess by Walter McBride

Earlier this week, Broadway favorite and star of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Tituss Burgess celebrated the launch of his new wine- Pinot by Tituss Burgess. Some of Broadway's finest came t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Photo Coverage: Tituss Burgess Celebrate the Launch of His New Pinot! by Walter McBride

Just last night Broadway favorite and star of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Tituss Burgess celebrated the launch of his new wine- Pinot by Tituss Burgess. Some of Broadway's finest came to s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Photo Coverage: Craig Lucas Honored with Dramatists Guild Fund's Sidney Kingsley Award by Walter McBride

The Dramatists Guild Fund presented their Madge Evans and Sidney Kingsley Award to actress Audra McDonald and playwright Craig Lucas just last night. McDonalad was unable to attend the event…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM
Friday, April 1, 2016

Photo Coverage: It's a Cirque Life at the Lyric Theatre- PARAMOUR Cast Gives a Sneak Peek! by Walter McBride

Cirque du Soleil Theatrical will soon present Cirque du Soleil -PARAMOUR, the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOUR will begin previews on Saturday, Apr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Photo Flash: Remembering Rita Gam by Walter McBride

Actress and filmmaker Rita Gampassed away earlier this month from respiratory failure. She was 88 years old.Gam was bornRita MacKayin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Belle Fately, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR! by Walter McBride

Cirque du Soleil Theatrical will soon present Cirque du Soleil -PARAMOUR, the organization's first production created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOUR will begin previews on Saturday, Apr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM

Photo Coverage: Remembering Patty Duke by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, Patty Duke, who received a supporting actress Oscar for the role of Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER, diedat age 69.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast & Creative Team of Vineyard Theatre's INDECENT by Walter McBride

Vineyard Theatre, in association withLa Jolla PlayhouseandYale Repertory Theatrewill present the New York premiere of INDECENT, a new play with music, written byPaula Vogel, created byPaula …

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Monday, March 28, 2016

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

With direction by Tony Award winnerWalter Bobbieand choreography byJosh Rhodes,Bright Starbegan performances on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street, and op…

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Friday, March 25, 2016

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for BRIGHT STAR! by Walter McBride

With direction by Tony Award winnerWalter Bobbieand choreography byJosh Rhodes,Bright Starbegan performances on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street, and op…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:28PM

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the BRIGHT STAR Opening Night After Party! by Walter McBride

With direction by Tony Award winnerWalter Bobbieand choreography byJosh Rhodes,Bright Starbegan performances on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street, and op…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

Photo Coverage: The Cast of BRIGHT STAR Takes Their Opening Night Bows with Steve Martin & Edie Brickell! by Walter McBride

With direction by Tony Award winnerWalter Bobbieand choreography byJosh Rhodes,Bright Starbegan performances on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cort Theatre 138 West 48th Street, and op…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Photo Flash: Remembering Ken Howard by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday,Kenneth Joseph 'Ken' Howard, Jr., a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor and president of the performers union SAG-AFTRA died today at his home near Los Ange…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Primary Stages' EXIT STRATEGY by Walter McBride

Primary Stageswill soon present Exit Strategy, a New York premiere byIke HolterHit the Walland directed byKip FaganGrand Concourse. The limited engagement runs March 30 - May 6, 2016 atPrima…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Welcomes Adorable Duo, Claire & McKenna Keane; Previews Begin Tomorrow! by Walter McBride

Just one more day until previews begin for the highly anticipated new musicalWaitress, which opens Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Broadway'sBrooks AtkinsonTheatre 256 West 47th Street, between Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Photo Coverage: Claire Danes, John Krasinski, Hank Azaria & More Celebrate Opening Night of Public Theater's DRY POWDER by Walter McBride

The Public Theaterpresents the world premiere playDry PowderbySarah Burgess, directed byThomas Kail. Part ofOskar Eustis' 10th Anniversary season, this deliciously funny new drama about the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM
Monday, March 21, 2016

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside SHE LOVES ME's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

SHE LOVES ME officially opened last week onMarch 17, 2016, for a limited engagement through July 10, 2016 at Studio 54 on Broadway.BroadwayWorld was on hand for the whole evening, starting w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

Photo Coverage: FULLY COMMITTED's Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Company Prep for Broadway! by Walter McBride

The delicious hit comedy, Fully Committed, starring five-time Emmy Award nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson as more than 40 outrageous characters, begins performances Friday, April 1 and officiall…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM