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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Photo Coverage: He's Back! Wayne Brady Takes Opening Night Bows in KINKY BOOTS by Walter McBride

Emmy Award-winner and Grammy Award nomineeWayne Bradyofficially took over the coveted role of 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musicalKinky Bootsat theAl HirschfeldTheatre 302 West 45th Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Photo Coverage: DAMES AT SEA's Lesli Margherita Premiere's BROAD at Birdland! by Walter McBride

The Broadway at Birdland just presented Broadway starLesli Margheritain the premiere of her brand new solo show, 'BROAD,' at the historic music room on Monday, November 30th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Backstage with Lesli Margherita for Her Birdland Show- BROAD! by Walter McBride

The Broadway at Birdland presented Broadway star Lesli Margherita in the premiere of her brand new solo show, 'BROAD,' at the historic music room on Monday, November 30th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Photo Coverage: Broadway's CHICAGO Welcomes NeNe Leakes! by Walter McBride

Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musicalChicagowelcomes actress and TV sensationNeNe LeakesBravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta', returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's NOISES OFF; Begins Previews Next Month! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company's Noises Off will begin previews on Thursday, December 17, 2015 and open officially on Thursday, January 14, 2016. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, Mar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09AM

Photo Coverage: Lena Hall Previews THE VILLA SATORI at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

Tony Award winnerLena Hall, star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch will make herFEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW solo debut, for ten performances, starting on Saturday, November 28 at 930pm. Check out photos …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09AM

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Unveils Portrait of SPRING AWAKENING's Marlee Matlin by Walter McBride

Golden Globe Award winner and Emmy Award nomineeMarleeMatlin, currently making her Broadway debut in the acclaimed Deaf West Theatre production ofSpring Awakening,was just honored with one o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09AM

Photo Coverage: Norm Lewis Previews SWINGIN' CHRISTMAS at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

Norm LewisWishes You a Swingin' Christmas, running December 20-24 at 54 Below, is an all-new show directed by Richard Jay-Alexander that will help you ring in the holidays and remind you why…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Photo Coverage: NeNe Leakes Takes Her First Bows as the Mistress of Murderers Row in CHICAGO! by Walter McBride

Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musicalChicagowelcomes actress and TV sensationNeNe LeakesBravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta', returning to Broadway for four weeks only in the r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Photo Coverage: Presto! THE ILLUSIONISTS Return to Broadway in Time for the Holidays by Walter McBride

Broadway's holiday smash hit, The Illusionists, has returnedto New York City with an all new show and a cast featuring three thrilling new magicians making their debut on the Great White Way…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38AM
Saturday, November 21, 2015

Photo Coverage: Meet THE COLOR PURPLE's Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks, and More by Walter McBride

The Color Purple just began preview performances last last week at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre 242 West 45th street. Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner JENNIFER HUDSON ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

FREEZE FRAME: Lena Hall, Norm Lewis, and Ann Hampton Callaway Preview Feinstein's/54 Below Shows by Walter McBride

Performers Ann Hampton Callaway, Norm Lewis, and Lena Hall recently previewed their Feinstein's54 Below shows, and BroadwayWorld was on the scene Check out photos of the actors below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM
Friday, November 20, 2015

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of THE COLOR PURPLE on Broadway! by Walter McBride

The Color Purplejust began preview performances last last weekat theBernard B. JacobsTheatre 242 West 45th street. Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner JENNIFER HUDSON makes …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Photo Coverage: National Tour Presentation of BRIDGES OVER MADISON COUNTY by Walter McBride

Below, check out photo coverage from the National Tour Media Day for the production, held yesterday at New York City's New 42nd Street Studios

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the National Tour Cast of BRIDGES OVER MADISON COUNTY by Walter McBride

Below, check out photo coverage from the National Tour Media Day for the production, held yesterday at New York City's New 42nd Street Studios

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of The New Group's STEVE, Directed by Cynthia Nixon by Walter McBride

TheNew Grouppresents the world premiere of STEVE, a new play byMark Gerrard. Directed byCynthia Nixon, this production featuresAshlie Atkinsonand Francisco Pryor Garat, and as announced,Mari…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the National Touring Company of BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY by Walter McBride

Stage vetsElizabeth StanleyandAndrew Samonskylead the national tour ofJason Robert Brown's much-loved, short-lived musical THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. Check out the photo shoot below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

In the Spotlight Series: Andrew Lloyd Webber by Walter McBride

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Webber in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

Photo Coverage: Primary Stages' Celebrates Shaiman and Wittman at 2015 Gala! by Walter McBride

The Primary Stages' 2015 Gala took place tonight, November 16, 2015 at 583 Park Avenue. The eventcelebrated the company and honored Tony and Grammy-winning composer and lyricistsMarc Shaiman…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for MISERY on Broadway's Opening Night! by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld was there to capture the opening night red carpet arrivals.

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Photo Coverage: Party with the Chilling Cast of MISERY on Opening Night! by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld was there to capture the stars en route to their opening night party

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Photo Coverage: MISERY's Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf Take Opening Night Bows by Walter McBride

Broadway got a little more Misery-able last night as the new thrilledMisery, starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalfopened, for a 16-week engagement. Below, check out the stars enjoying the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Photo Coverage: Inside the Rehearsal Room for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS- with Jackie Hoffman & More! by Walter McBride

Transport Group will soon present Once Upon a Mattress, starring Jackie Hoffman On the Town, Difficult People, Hairspray as Princess Winnifred and John 'Lypsinka'Epperson Lypsinka's The Boxe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

In the Spotlight Series: LORD OF THE DANCE's Michael Flatley by Walter McBride

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Flatley in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM

Photo Coverage: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway! by Walter McBride

The Young Vic's critically-acclaimed production ofArthur Miller'sA View from the Bridge, directed byIvo van Hove, opened just lastnight, November 12, at the Lyceum Theatre 149 West 45th Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

Photo Flash: Remembering Don Gregory by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, theater producerDon Gregory, best known for his solo shows on Broadway, passed away yesterday, November 10th at the age of 80 at his home in Boca Raton, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

Photo Coverage: SHEAR MADNESS Company Celebrates Opening Night! by Walter McBride

The open-ended Off-Broadway engagement of SHEAR MADNESS just opened at New World StagesStage 4 340 West 50th Street. Bruce Jordan directs a cast that features Adam Gerber, Jeremy Kushnier, K…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the ALLEGIANCE Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Walter McBride

The new American musicalAllegianceofficially opened earlier this week, at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street, starring Tony and Olivier Award winnerLea SalongaMiss Saigon, Les Miserab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Photo Coverage: It's Broadway Girl Power- Go Inside the LILLY AWARDS Broadway Cabaret with Billy Porter, Kate Baldwin, Joshua Henry & More! by Walter McBride

The Lilly Awards Broadway Cabaret, an evening of musical showstoppers written by women and performed by Broadway's best, benefits The Lilly Awards Foundation Marsha Norman, President whose m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

Photo Coverage: New York Welcomes Back Michael Flatley in Time for Opening Night of LORD OF THE DANCE! by Walter McBride

Following an acclaimed sold-out run in London,Live NationandMichael Flatleypresent the Broadway and New York premiere ofLord of the Dance Dangerous Games, created, directed by and starring i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:47AM