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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

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

RUTHLESS THE MUSICAL just opened Off-Broadway last night, July 13th atSt. Luke's Theatre. Book and lyrics for RUTHLESS are byJoel Paleywith music byMarvin Laird. When THE BAD SEED meets GYPS…

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Photo Coverage: They Wanna Be in the Room Where It Happens- Fans Flock for HAMILTON's First Lottery! by Walter McBride

Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musicalHamilton began previews at theRichard Rodgers Theatre last night prior to an official opening night on August 6th.As was announced last week, 10 front row sea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM
Monday, July 13, 2015

Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part Two by Walter McBride

As we previously reported, Roger Rees, the legendary, Tony Award-winning actor, and Tony Award nominated director, passed away last night at his home in New York City, after a brief journey …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21PM

Photo Flash: Remembering Roger Rees- Part One by Walter McBride

As we previously reported, Roger Rees, the legendary, Tony Award-winning actor, and Tony Award nominated director, passed away last night at his home in New York City, after a brief journey …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Photo Coverage: Claire's Back...Again! THE VISIT Cast Renites for a Performance at Barnes & Noble by Walter McBride

THE VISIT cast album, available now, is a joint release of two labels Broadway Records and Yellow Sound Label, and is co-executive produced by Hunter Arnold, Carl Daikelerand Sandi Moran. Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM
Thursday, July 9, 2015

Up on the Marquee: KING CHARLES III by Walter McBride

The critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning Best New Play, King Charles III, is soon to open on Broadway this fall. The highly anticipated play about Britain's future king, will begin pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Up on the Marquee: THE GIN GAME by Walter McBride

The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, will begin previews on Friday, Septe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51PM

Up on the Marquee: CHINA DOLL, with Al Pacino by Walter McBride

The world premiere ofDavid Mamet's new playChina Doll, which stars Academy Award-winnerAl Pacino,will begin previews on October 21, 2015, with an official opening on November 19, 2015, at Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FUR by Walter McBride

The New Group will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur, directed by Scott Elliott. Previews begin August 5 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre 480 West 42nd …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Photo Coverage: CelebS Arrive at 2015 Lincoln Center Festival Launch! by Walter McBride

The 20th edition of theLincoln Center Festival, which runs through August 2, 2015 will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus. There will be a total of 58 performances by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Photo Coverage: On the Black Carpet for Lincoln Center Festival's MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON by Walter McBride

The 20th edition of theLincoln Center Festival, which runs through August 2, 2015 will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus. There will be a total of 58 performances by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:51PM

Photo Coverage: P-A-R-T-Y with the Cast of SPELLING BEE Post-Concert! by Walter McBride

Check out our special photos below from the concert's glamorous and emotional after party. You've got a front row seat

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call! by Walter McBride

With cheers, tears, and special surprises we're looking at you Celia Keenan-Bolger, nine original cast members of the hit Broadway musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - Derri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM
Monday, July 6, 2015

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of New Group's MERCURY FUR by Walter McBride

The New Group will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur, directed by Scott Elliott. Previews begin August 5 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre 480 West 42nd …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM
Friday, July 3, 2015

IN THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES: WELL-STRUNG Opens Their New Residency in Provincetown Tonight! by Walter McBride

Walter McBride was given exclusive access to a rehearsal in New York and we have some wonderful pictures to share with you as we enter this 4th of July Weekend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM
Thursday, July 2, 2015

Photo Coverage: Encores! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Company Celebrates Opening Night by Walter McBride

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ellen Greene, Taran Killam, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Nicole Chapman,Marva Hicks and Ramona Keller star in the Encores Off-Center concert production of Howard Ashman …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Unveils Caricatures for Penn & Teller! by Walter McBride

Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, Penn amp Teller On Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the pop…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Photo Coverage: Jake Gyllenhaal,Ellen Greene,Taran Killam & More Take Opening Night Bows for Encores! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! by Walter McBride

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ellen Greene, Taran Killam, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Nicole Chapman,Marva Hicks and Ramona Keller star in the Encores Off-Center concert production of Howard Ashman …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Photo Coverage: There's a New Hedwig in Town! Taye Diggs Preps for His Return to Broadway! by Walter McBride

Taye Diggs will soon make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, taking over the lead role in the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival from Darren Criss. Diggs will pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

FREEZE FRAME: Taye Diggs Preps for His Return to Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH! by Walter McBride

Taye Diggs will soon make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, takingover the lead role in the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival from Darren Criss. Diggs will play…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

Photo Coverage: Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie & More Celebrate Opening Night of SHOWS FOR DAYS! by Walter McBride

Lincoln Center Theater presents Patti LuPone,Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean,Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters inShows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM
Monday, June 29, 2015

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek of PENN & TELELR ON BROADWAY! by Walter McBride

Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team,Penn amp TellerOn Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the popul…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

FREEZE FRAME: Penn & Teller Preview Their Broadway Show! by Walter McBride

Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team,Penn amp TellerOn Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the popul…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14AM
Friday, June 26, 2015

Photo Coverage: Brandy Norwood, Nate Berkus and More Help Bring Anaheim to the Big Apple by Walter McBride

Broadway vet and singerBrandy Norwood and actor Nate Berkus were among those in attendance at this week's AnaheimOrange County Visitor amp Convention Bureau unveiling of its new brand, bring…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:55PM
Thursday, June 25, 2015

Up on the Marquee: PENN & TELLER ON BROADWAY by Walter McBride

Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, Penn amp Teller On Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the pop…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:11PM

Photo Coverage: A NEW BRAIN Company Celebrates Another Encores! Opening Night by Walter McBride

Jenni Barber, Quentin Earl Darrington, Bradley Dean, Dan Fogler, Ana Gasteyer, Josh Lamon, Aaron Lazar, Alyse Alan Louis and Rema Webb join Jonathan Groff in the Encores Off-Center productio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Photo Coverage: And They're Off! Encores! A NEW BRAIN Cast Takes Opening Night Bows by Walter McBride

Jenni Barber, Quentin Earl Darrington, Bradley Dean, Dan Fogler, Ana Gasteyer, Josh Lamon, Aaron Lazar, Alyse Alan Louis and Rema Webb join Jonathan Groff in the Encores Off-Center productio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY by Walter McBride

THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY, written and performed by James Lecesne, will shine brighter and longer in a limited 12-week engagement at the Westside Theatre 407 West 43 Street, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM
Friday, June 19, 2015

Photo Coverage: Roundabout's SIGNIFICANT OTHER Takes Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company'sSignificant Otherofficially opened lastnight, June 18, and will play a limited engagement through Sunday, August 16, 2015 at theLaura PelsTheatre in the Harold an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Photo Coverage: History is Happening in Manhattan-Rehearsals Begin for HAMILTON on Broadway! by Walter McBride

The world premiere production of Hamilton, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, will star…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM