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Friday, September 18, 2015

Up on the Marquee: Sneak Peek at MISERY's Signs at the Broadhurst by Walter McBride

Broadway's new suspense thriller Misery, starring two-time Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf, begins performances o…

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Photo Coverage: Rumer Willis, CHICAGO's Newest 'Roxie', Meets the Press by Walter McBride

Actress and DANCING WITH THE STARS winnerRumer Williswill officially make her Broadway debut as 'Roxie Hart' inCHICAGO this coming Monday, September 21. In honor of the big night, Willis met…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

Photo Coverage: Michael Feinstein Previews TOGETHER AT LAST at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, acclaimed singer and pianistMichael Feinsteinis adding his moniker to Manhattan's 54 Below, which will now be called Feinstein's54 Below. He will appear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

Up on the Marquee: THERESE RAQUIN by Walter McBride

The Broadway adaptation of Therese Raquin will star Academy and Golden Globe nominee Keira Knightley Therese making her Broadway debut alongside Tony award winner Gabriel Ebert Camille, Matt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

UP ON THE MARQUEE: THE GIN GAME Gets a Makeover by Walter McBride

The new Broadway production ofD.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic,The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winnersJames Earl JonesandCicely Tyson, will start previews on Wednesday, Septemb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM
Thursday, September 17, 2015

Photo Coverage: Will Swenson Previews His 54 Below Debut by Walter McBride

Last night, Tony Award nomineeWill Swensontook the stage for his Feinstein's54 Below solo debut. He continues at the venue through September 19, and BroadwayWorld has a behind-the-scenes loo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52PM

Photo Coverage: Feinstein's/54 Below Unveils New Look! by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, acclaimed singer and pianist Michael Feinstein is adding his moniker to Manhattan's 54 Below, which will now be called Feinstein's54 Below. The cabaret …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM
Monday, September 7, 2015

Photo Coverage: DAMES AT SEA Loads into the Helen Hayes Theatre by Walter McBride

DAMES AT SEA will set sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre 240 West 44 Street, beginning performances Thursday, September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015. The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:55PM
Sunday, September 6, 2015

UP ON THE MARQUEE: SYLVIA, Starring Matthew Broderick, Annaleigh Ashford, and More by Walter McBride

The Cort Theatre has officially gone to the dogs. The marquee for the new Broadway production of SYLVIA has just been unveiled at the Cort Theatre, and BroadwayWorld of course was on the sce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58AM
Friday, September 4, 2015

Photo Coverage: Inside THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour's Performance Preview! by Walter McBride

A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM
Thursday, September 3, 2015

Up on the Marquee: ON YOUR FEET! by Walter McBride

On Your Feet, a new musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, legendary producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estef…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:39PM

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Meet & Greet Starring Ashley Brown, Ben Davis and More! by Walter McBride

A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM

In the Spotlight Series: Company of Broadway's FOOL FOR LOVE by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the rehearsal room below

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of Broadway-Bound FOOL FOR LOVE! by Walter McBride

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere ofFool for Loveby Pulitzer Prize winnerSam Shepard, directed by Obie Award winnerDaniel Aukin,will starNina Arianda,Sam Rockwell,Tom Pelph…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Go Inside the MISS SAIGON Cast Reunion! by Walter McBride

Written by Richard Jay-AlexanderIt all started with Marc Oka an Original Broadway Cast member who decided to try and gather members of the casts of MISS SAIGON for a reunion. He went to URBO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM
Monday, August 31, 2015

Photo Coverage: Remembering Joshua Park by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld.com previously reported,actor and Broadway vetJoshua Parkdiedat the age of 38 this weekend, following a brief illness. In rememberance of Park, BWW's own Walter McBride pres…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM
Monday, August 17, 2015

In the Spotlight Series: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE by Walter McBride

DaveThomas Brown, recently of Heathers The Musical at New World Stages, leads a cast that also includesWayne DuvallO Brother Where Art Thou, Leatherheads,Matt McGrathCabaret, Hedwig and the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM

Photo Coverage: Josh Grisetti Previews DON'T BOTHER, I'M HERE at 54 Below! by Walter McBride

On September 23-24,Josh Grisetti will makehis solo debut at 54 Below Josh made his Broadway debut this past spring inIt Shoulda Been You, for which he won the 2015 Clarence Derwent Award and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM

Photo Coverage: Alice Ripley Previews ALL SONDHEIM at 54 Below! by Walter McBride

Tony winnerAlice Ripleybrought her 'ALL SONDHEIM' show to 54 Below last week, on August 12. The multi-talented star of Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL, SUNSET BOULEVARD, THE WHO'S TOMMY, SIDE SHOW…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33AM
Sunday, August 16, 2015

Up on the Marquee: Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK by Walter McBride

Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest musical, School of Rock, is starting the process of moving into the Winter Garden Theatre- the same theatre that Lloyd Webber's first long-running Broadway hit, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Up on the Marquee: THE LATE SHOW with Stephen Colbert Moves Into the Ed Sullivan Theater by Walter McBride

THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT will premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 81135 PM-1237 AM, ETPT. The show will be broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. The new marquee …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM
Saturday, August 15, 2015

Up on the Marquee: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Revival, Starring Danny Burstein and Jessica Hecht by Walter McBride

The marquee for the new FIDDLER ON THE ROOF revival, starring Danny Burstein, is now up Performances will begin on Thursday, November 12, 2015, with an opening night scheduled for Thursday, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PM

UP ON THE MARQUEE: THE ILLUSIONISTS Return to Broadway by Walter McBride

Broadway's holiday smash hit, THE ILLUSIONISTS, returns to New York City with incredible new magic. This fast-paced, wildly entertaining show, featuring seven of the world's greatest magici…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM
Friday, August 14, 2015

Up on the Marquee: SPRING AWAKENING by Walter McBride

Deaf West's acclaimed production ofSteven SaterandDuncan Sheik'sSpring Awakening, directed byMichael Ardenand choreographed bySpencer Liff, just began rehearsals for its Broadway transfer.Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM

In the Spotlight Series: 39 STEPS by Walter McBride

Adapted by Tony nominated author Patrick Barlow from an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon, and based on the book by John Buchan and the classic 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film, 39 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Meryl Streep Stops By Richard Rodgers to Catch HAMILTON! by Walter McBride

The new musicalHamiltonhas book, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winning composerLin-Manuel Miranda, who also plays the title role. The musical is directed byThomas Kail, with chor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49AM
Thursday, August 13, 2015

Photo Coverage: Two-Time Tony Winner Christian Borle Honored with Sardi's Portrait! by Walter McBride

Newly minted two-time Tony Award winner andBroadway favorite funny manChristianBorle hasjoined the ranks of Broadway royalty as he was honored with one of Sardi's legendary portraits. His ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Photo Coverage: Penn & Teller Honored with Proclamation from City of New York! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, Ben Kallos, Council Member of the 5th District,honored Penn amp Teller for their 40th anniversary of inspiring and thrilling audiences. The duohas a long and storied history …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Signature's JOHN by Walter McBride

Signature TheatrepresentsJohn, written by Pulitzer Prize winner-Annie BakerThe Flick and directed by Tony Award-winnerSam GoldFun Home. The production, which kicks off Signature's 25th Anniv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Photo Coverage: Evan Ruggiero Previews THE ONE-LEGGED SONG AND DANCE MAN at 54 Below by Walter McBride

The One Legged Song and Dance Man is Back After a sold out show back in February, Evan Ruggiero will return to 54 Below on August 14. Joining him for this night of music will be Broadway Vet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM
Monday, August 10, 2015

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Series: The Company of HAMILTON by Walter McBride

HAMILTON,Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical about America's 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' opened just last week at theRichard RodgersTheatre.HAMILTON has book, music and lyric…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55PM