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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Up on the Marquee: BRIGHT STAR by Walter McBride

The Broadway premiere of the new musicalBright Starfrom Grammy and Emmy winnerSteve Martinand Grammy-winning singer-songwriterEdie Brickellanddirected by Tony Award winnerWalter Bobbie, will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:17PM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Photo Coverage: Cast of Off-Broadway's THE WOODSMAN Meets the Press by Walter McBride

The critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Photo Coverage: Remembering Brian Bedford by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, seven-time Tony Award nominee and winner for Broadway's THE SCHOOL FOR WIVESBrian Bedfordpassed away today, January 13. He was 80 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00PM

Photo Coverage: Remembering Billie Allen by Walter McBride

As reported by The New York Times last weekend, Billie Allen, who helped bridge the racial gap both on and off-Broadway in the 1950s and '60s, passed away on December 29, 2015. She was 90 ye…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35PM

Photo Coverage: George Takei Celebrates His New Sardi's Portrait with His ALLEGIANCE Cast! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday,Star Trek alum, social media icon and activistGeorgeTakei was joined by Tony winnerLea Salongaand hisAllegianceco-stars for a very special afternoon. Takei unveiledhis Sardi's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Off-Broadway's THE WOODSMAN by Walter McBride

The critically acclaimed play The Woodsman, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, will begin performances on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and officially open on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

Up on the Marquee: DISASTER! on Broadway by Walter McBride

The new musical comedy DISASTER, directed byJack Plotnickwith a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nomineeSeth RudetskyandJack Plotnick,begins performances on Tuesday, Fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Photo Coverage: Fans Tribute David Bowie Outside of LAZARUS by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, legendary singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie has passed away following a long battle with cancer. He was 69. The news was shared on Bowie's officia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Up on the Marquee: ECLIPSED with Lupita Nyong'o by Walter McBride

Following a sold-out run atThe Public Theater,ECLIPSEDwill begin previews on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, with opening night set for March 6, 2016 on Broadway at the Golden Theatre 252 W. 45t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22AM

Photo Flash: Remembering David Margulies by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWord reported yesterday, stage and screen actorDavid Marguliespassed away on Monday, January 11. He was 78 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

Up on the Marquee: HUGHIE with Forest Whitaker by Walter McBride

The Broadway revival ofHughie, starring Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner amp BAFTA winnerForest Whitakerand Tony Award winnerFrank Woodwill begin performances on Monday, Feb. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Photo Flash: Remembering David Bowie (1947-2016) by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, legendary singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie has passed away following a long battle with cancer. He was 69. The news was shared on Bowie's officia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the World Premiere of AMERICAN MASTERS: MIKE NICHOLS by Walter McBride

Winner of an Oscar, a Grammy, four Emmys, nine Tonys, three BAFTAs and many other awards, director, actor, writer, producer and comedian Mike Nichols November 6, 1931 - November 19, 2014 was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26AM
Monday, January 11, 2016

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Roundabout's CABARET National Tour! by Walter McBride

The company is putting finishing touches on the show before they travel to Rhode Island, and BroadwayWorld was in the rehearsal room with the full gang. Check out photos of the cast below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals for CABARET on Tour! First Stop: Providence! by Walter McBride

The company is putting finishing touches on the show before they travel to Rhode Island, and BroadwayWorld was in the rehearsal room with the full gang. Check out photos from the performance…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Up on the Marquee: Cirque du Soleil- 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 10:40AM
Sunday, January 10, 2016

In the Spotlight Series: The Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF! by Walter McBride

To life The Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF just opened last month at The Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway, wrapping up the 2015 Broadway season. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is directed by Ton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM
Friday, January 8, 2016

Photo Coverage: From Field to Stage- CHICAGO's New Leading Man, Eddie George, Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, NFL legend, Heisman Trophy winner and Nashville actor Eddie George will make his Broadway debut next week, taking on the role of Billy Flynn in the long…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PM

Up on the Marquee: Second Stage's SMART PEOPLE by Walter McBride

Second StageTheatre will soon present theNew York premiere production of SMART PEOPLE, the new play by LYDIA R. DIAMOND Stick Fly, directed by Tony Award winner KENNY LEON A Raisin in the Su…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Photo Coverage: Zachary Quinto and Company of MCC's SMOKEFALL Meet the Press by Walter McBride

MCC THEATER will soon presentZachary Quintoin the New York premiere ofSmokefall, byNoah Haidleand directed byAnne Kauffman, who directed The Nether for MCC last season to great acclaim. Quin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Up on the Marquee: THE HUMANS on Broadway by Walter McBride

The Broadway production of Stephen Karam's much-raved-about new play, The Humans,will begin performances at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre 240 West 44th Street on Saturday, January 23, 2016,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM
Thursday, January 7, 2016

FREEZE FRAME: Zachary Quinto and the Company of MCC's SMOKEFALL Meet the Press by Walter McBride

MCC THEATER will soon present Zachary Quinto in the New York premiere of Smokefall, by Noah Haidle and directed by Anne Kauffman, who directed The Nether for MCC last season to great acclaim…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Up on the Marquee: OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR by Walter McBride

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the New York premiere of OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR, the new play by Tony Award winnerRichard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning artistic directorLynne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:02PM
Monday, January 4, 2016

Up on the Marquee: Eddie George Gets a Times Square Billboard for His CHICAGO Debut! by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, NFL legend, Heisman Trophy winner and Nashville actor Eddie George will make his Broadway debut in January, taking on the role of Billy Flynn in the lon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Photo Coverage: Colman Domingo & Susan Stroman Team Up for DOT at the Vineyard Theatre by Walter McBride

Marjorie Johnson- who played the title role inColman Domingo's DOT during its premiere engagement at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's HUMANA FESTIVAL earlier this year - will return to the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:08PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of Susan Stroman-Helmed DOT at the Vineyard Theatre by Walter McBride

Marjorie Johnson - who played the title role in Colman Domingo's DOT during its premiere engagement at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's HUMANA FESTIVAL earlier this year - will return to t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:27PM
Sunday, January 3, 2016

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Natalie Cole by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld previously reported that Grammy Award-winner Natalie Cole passed away on December 31, 2015 from congestive heart failure at age 65. Below, BroadwayWorld pays tribute to the leg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM
Thursday, December 31, 2015

Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell to Those We Lost in 2015 by Walter McBride

Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

Photo Flashback: Up on the Marquee in 2015! by Walter McBride

Dozens of shows celebrated opening nights over the past twelve months, making 2015 a truly epic year in theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a roundup of some of our favorite Broadway an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Photo Flashback: Broadway's 2015 Curtain Call Highlights by Walter McBride

As 2015 comes to a close, BroadwayWorld takes one last look at this season's brightest moments before the curtain comes down, showcasing what readers - and audiences - loved most.Below, chec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford Previews New Year's Eve Show at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

On December 31, Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will ring in the New Year with Tony Award winnerAnnaleigh Ashfordand the Whiskey 5 beginning at 11PM. Ashford recently previewed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM