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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

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

Photo Coverage: LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES Dances Its Way to Broadway- Go Inside Opening Night! by Walter McBride

Following an acclaimed sold-out run in London, Live Nation and Michael Flatley present the Broadway and New York premiere of Lord of the Dance Dangerous Games, created, directed by and starr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:52AM

Photo Coverage: Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo & Danielle Brooks Take First Broadway Bows in THE COLOR PURPLE by Walter McBride

The Color Purplejust beganpreview performances lastnight, November 10, at theBernard B. JacobsTheatre 242 West 45th street. Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner JENNIFER HUDS…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

FREEZE FRAME: Broadway Makes Way for LORD OF THE DANCE's Michael Flatley! 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 04:20PM

Photo Coverage: Go Backstage at the LILLY AWARDS Cabaret with Amanda Green, Marsha Norman, Georgia Stitt & 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 mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM
Monday, November 9, 2015

Photo Coverage: George Takei, Lea Salonga & ALLEGIANCE Cast Party Hard on Opening Night! by Walter McBride

The new American musicalAllegianceofficially opened last night, November 8, at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street, starring Tony and Olivier Award winnerLea SalongaMiss Saigon, Les Mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

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

The new American musicalAllegianceofficially opened last night, November 8, at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street, starring Tony and Olivier Award winnerLea SalongaMiss Saigon, Les Mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside ON YOUR FEET's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

ON YOUR FEET, the new Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstarGloria Estefanand her husband, nineteen-time GRAMMY winning producer-musici…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

Photo Coverage: ALLEGIANCE Company Takes Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

The new American musicalAllegianceofficially opened last night,November 8,at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street, starringTony and Olivier Award winnerLea SalongaMiss Saigon, Les Miser…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

Photo Coverage: Estefans x2! ON YOUR FEET! Company Celebrates Opening Night! by Walter McBride

ON YOUR FEET, the new Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, nineteen-time GRAMMY winning producer-musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM

Hot Photos: Dance Your Way Through the Curtain Call at ON YOUR FEET's Opening Night! by Walter McBride

Get ON YOUR FEET BroadwayWorld was in the house last night asthe new Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34AM
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Photo Coverage: Bridget Everett, Joey Arias & More Perform at La MaMa's Annual Fall Gala by Walter McBride

La MaMa just honored film producer Joy Tomchin for her activism on behalf of the LGBTQ communities Donn Russell for his commitment to and support of nontraditional theatre andRoberta Unofor …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

Photo Coverage: Go Inside La MaMa's Annual Fall Gala with Sarah Jessica Parker, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman & More! by Walter McBride

La MaMa justhonored film producer Joy Tomchin for her activism on behalf of the LGBTQ communities Donn Russell for his commitment to and support of nontraditional theatre andRoberta Unofor h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM
Monday, November 2, 2015

Photo Coverage: Long May He Reign! KING CHARLES III Cast Celebrates Opening Night by Walter McBride

The play about Britain's future king, King Charles III, which began previews October 10, 2015, officially opened last night, November 1, at the Music Box Theatre 239 West 45th Street, NYC. B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AM

Photo Coverage: It's a Royal Red Carpet at Opening Night of KING CHARLES III! by Walter McBride

The play about Britain's future king, King Charles III, which began previews October 10, 2015, officially opened last night, November 1, at the Music Box Theatre 239 West 45th Street, NYC. B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AM

Photo Coverage: The Royals Take a Bow in Opening Night of KING CHARLES III by Walter McBride

The play about Britain's future king, King Charles III, which began previews October 10, 2015, officially opened last night,November 1, at the Music Box Theatre 239 West 45th Street, NYC. Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14AM
Saturday, October 31, 2015

Photo Coverage: Bette Midler Hosts Annual HULAWEEN by Walter McBride

Last night, Bette Midler hosted her annual HULAWEEN, an event to benefit her New York Restoration Project. Go inside the star-studded event with BroadwayWorld below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM
Friday, October 30, 2015

Photo Coverage: Keira Knightley & THERESE RAQUIN Company Celebrate Opening Night! by Walter McBride

The Broadway adaptation of THERSE RAQUIN, starring Academy and Golden Globe nominee Keira Knightley Therese in her Broadway debut, began preview performances on October 1, 2015, and opened o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Photo Coverage: Keira Knightley & THERESE RAQUIN Cast Take Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

The Broadway adaptation of THERSE RAQUIN, starring Academy and Golden Globe nomineeKeira KnightleyTherese in her Broadway debut, began preview performances on October 1, 2015, and openedoffi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THERESE RAQUIN by Walter McBride

The Broadway adaptation of THERSE RAQUIN, starring Academy and Golden Globe nomineeKeira KnightleyTherese in her Broadway debut, began preview performances on October 1, 2015, and opened off…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Photo Coverage: Kate Baldwin, Erin Dilly & More Take Opening Night Bows in SONGBIRD by Walter McBride

59E59 Theaters presents SONGBIRD, which just opened lastnight, October 28, as part of its 5A Season.The cast features Ephie Aardema Parade at Lincoln Center In Concert Tony Award nominee Kat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Photo Coverage: Christopher Sieber, Lesli Margherita & More Celebrate Launch of Seth Rudetsky's New Book! by Walter McBride

DRESS CIRCLE PUBLISHING just hosted aspecial celebration of the new book by Sirius XM radio host SETH RUDETSKY. The launch event for SETH'S BROADWAY DIARY, VOLUME 2, featuredStephanie J. Blo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM

Photo Coverage: Inside SONGBIRD's Opening Night Party with Kate Baldwin, Kacie Sheik & More! by Walter McBride

59E59 Theaters presents SONGBIRD, which just opened last night, October 28, as part of its 5A Season. The cast features Ephie Aardema Parade at Lincoln Center In Concert Tony Award nominee K…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46AM
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Photo Coverage: Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala! by Walter McBride

The Dramatists Guild Fund just welcomed a slew of stars for their 2015 Gala, GREAT WRITERS THANK THEIR LUCKY STARS, which was hosted by musician and Emmy-nominated composer, Darren Criss. Di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Photo Coverage: Darren Criss, Kristin Chenoweth & More Celebrate the Dramatists Guild Fund by Walter McBride

TheDramatists GuildFund just welcomeda slew of stars for their 2015 Gala,GREAT WRITERS THANK THEIR LUCKY STARS, which was hosted by musician and Emmy-nominated composer,Darren Criss.Directed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel & HAMILTON Team Launch Educational Program for 20,000 Lucky Students! by Walter McBride

Today, Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, NYC Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Faria and Gi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM
Monday, October 26, 2015

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the First Day Rehearsals for the Jackie Hoffman-Led ONCE UPON A MATTRESS by Walter McBride

Transport Groupwill soon present Once Upon a Mattress, starringJackie HoffmanOn the Town, Difficult People, Hairspray as Princess Winnifred and John 'Lypsinka'Epperson Lypsinka's The Boxed S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:23PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Transport Group's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS by Walter McBride

Transport Groupwill soon present Once Upon a Mattress, starringJackie HoffmanOn the Town, Difficult People, Hairspray as Princess Winnifred and John 'Lypsinka'Epperson Lypsinka's The Boxed S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Photo Flash: Remembering Maureen O'Hara by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported over the weekend,Maureen O'Hara, known for her roles in golden age Hollywood films such as MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET and THE PARENT TRAP and star of Broadway's CHRISTI…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM
Friday, October 23, 2015

Photo Coverage: Anchors Aweigh! DAMES at SEA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

The first Broadway production of Dames at Sea opened at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater 240 W 44th Street, just last night, October 22, and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Photo Coverage: Bruce Willis & Laurie Metcalf Take First Broadway Bows in MISERY by Walter McBride

Broadway's new suspense thrillerMisery, starring two-time Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winnerBruce Willisand three-time Emmy Award winnerLaurie Metcalfand written by two-time Aca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM