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Thursday, May 7, 2015

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Tony Yazbeck! by Walter McBride

Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered for the annual press event and brunch - and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, BroadwayWorld will continue o…

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Photo Coverage: Fashion Parade at the Drama Desk Nominee Luncheon! by Walter McBride

Just last month,Judith LightandJessie Muellerannounced the nominations for the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, with productions like Hamilton, An American in Paris, and Something Rotten leadi…

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Photo Coverage: Sardi's Unveils Caricature for Tony Nominee Bradley Cooper! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday,Sardi's Restaurantunveiled a new caricaturein recognition of Bradley Cooper's recent Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle nominations for his performance in…

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Rattlestick's AFGHANISTAN, ZIMBABWE, AMERICA, KUWAIT by Walter McBride

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and piece by piece productions have announced that Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait, written and directed byDaniel Talbott, will begin performances Thur…

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Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of THE WAY WE GET BY - Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski and More by Walter McBride

Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas SadoskiThe Newsroom, Wild, upco…

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Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of DINNER WITH THE BOYS by Walter McBride

DINNER WITH THE BOYSf rom beloved actor and writer Dan Lauria LOMBARDI, 'The Wonder Years' and 'Sullivan amp Son' opened last night, May 4, off-Broadway at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row 4…

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Photo Coverage: DINNER WITH THE BOYS Takes Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

DINNER WITH THE BOYSf rom beloved actor and writerDan LauriaLOMBARDI, 'The Wonder Years' and 'Sullivan amp Son' opened last night, May 4, off-Broadway at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row 410…

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Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND! by Walter McBride

Producers of Finding Neverland, the new Broadway musical which the Associated Press calls 'Absolutely thrilling,' recently announced the forthcoming Original Cast Recording, set for release …

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Monday, May 4, 2015

FREEZE FRAME: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of FINDING NEVERLAND! by Walter McBride

The new Broadway musical Finding Neverland, starringMatthew Morrison,Kelsey GrammerandLaura Michelle Kelly, is currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 205 West 46th Street, and a cast…

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Photo Coverage: Kate Mulgrew Reads from BORN WITH TEETH for Vineyard Theatre Benefit by Walter McBride

The beloved actress and authorKate Mulgrewjustdiscussed her life and her new memoir BORN WITH TEETH in a QampA with Rosie O'Donnell at theVineyard Theatre108 E. 15 St. in a one-time only eve…

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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Backstage with Roslyn Kind at 54 Below by Walter McBride

There's one last night to seeRoslyn Kind the 'hometown girl' who grew up on the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge, began a return engagement at 54 Below. The house was packed on Friday and S…

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Saturday, May 2, 2015

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Roslyn Kind Returns to 54 Below by Walter McBride

Last night, in the heart of Manhattan, Roslyn Kind the 'hometown girl' who grew up on the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge, began a return engagement at 54 Below. The house was packed and t…

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Photo Coverage: Broadway's Newest Murderess, Brandy Norwood, Greets Fans Backstage at CHICAGO! by Walter McBride

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago just welcomed Grammy Award-winner Brandy Norwood, who made her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart. S…

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Friday, May 1, 2015

FREEZE FRAME: THE WAY WE GET BY's Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski Meet the Press by Walter McBride

Second StageTheatre welcomes film starAmanda SeyfriedLes Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan in her off-Broadway debut oppositeThomas SadoskiThe Newsroom, Wild, upcoming…

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Photo Coverage: She Started with a Bang! Brandy Norwood Makes Broadway Debut in CHICAGO by Walter McBride

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musicalChicagojustwelcomed Grammy Award-winnerBrandy Norwood, who madeher Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart. She wi…

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Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night at La Mama's TRASH CUISINE by Walter McBride

Belarus Free Theatre -- the internationally-acclaimed troupe said by SirTom Stoppardto 'defy gravity' -- returns to New York with the U.S. premiere of TRASH CUISINE at La MaMa'sEllen Stewart…

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Photo Coverage: In the Photo Booth with the 2015 Tony Award Nominees - Kelli O'Hara, Bradley Cooper, Beth Malone & More! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered for the annual press event and brunch - and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Below, check out portraits of each nominee, courtesy of BWW's own photo…

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Photo Coverage: Elisabeth Moss Sardi's Caricature unveiling by Walter McBride

Elisabeth Moss, star of the first Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winningWendy WassersteinplayThe Heidi Chronicles, was honored ata caricature unveiling celebration on …

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Photo Coverage: Darren Criss Debuts in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH! by Walter McBride

Darren Criss made his returnto Broadway last night in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Photo Coverage: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Celebrates 10 Tony Award Nominations! by Walter McBride

Among the top shows receiving nods was Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN. The cast and creative team celebrated the newsin front of the St. James theater. Check out the photos below

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UP ON THE MARQUEE: Darren Criss Starring in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH by Walter McBride

Darren Criss, the breakout star of GLEE andHOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS will make his return to Broadway inHEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival, for a limited…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's GLORIA - Kyle Beltran, Catherine Combs & More! by Walter McBride

Vineyard Theatre will soon stage the worldpremiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' newest play GLORIA, with previews starting Thursday, May 28, prior to opening Monday, June 15.Evan Cabnet will d…

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Photo Coverage: Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker Announce 2015 Tony Nominations! by Walter McBride

Bruce WillisandMary-Louise Parkerjust announced the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City - also revealing thatKristin Chenowethcurre…

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FREEZE FRAME: Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker Announce 2015 Tony Nominations! by Walter McBride

Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker just announced the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City - also revealing thatKristin Chenoweth c…

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Monday, April 27, 2015

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN! by Walter McBride

Something Rotten opened on Broadway last week onApril 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre 246 West 44th Street,directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw The Book of Mormon…

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Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, John Kander and the Cast of THE VISIT by Walter McBride

The company of Broadway's The Visit gathered in the studio today, April 27th, to record the musical's original cast album. The Visit is the final musical ever written by legendary Oscar Awar…

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Photo Coverage: Anne Hathaway Celebrates Opening Night of GROUNDED at the Public! by Walter McBride

The Public Theater just openedGeorge Brant's Grounded, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Julie Taymor and featuring Academy Award winnerAnne Hathaway. Grounded began previews on Tuesday…

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Photo Coverage: Bobby Cannavale, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried & More Take Part in HURLYBURLY Benefit Reading by Walter McBride

Just last night, The New Group featured original cast members from the company's critically-acclaimed 2005 hit revival of Hurlyburly Bobby Cannavale, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke, Parker Posey…

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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Photo Coverage: Inside the SOMETHING ROTTEN! Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Walter McBride

The company of SOMETHING ROTTEN just celebrated the beloved Broadway tradition of the Gypsy Robe. DOCTOR ZHIVAGO's Joseph Medeiros bestowed the robe upon SOMETHING ROTTEN's Matt Wall, and Br…

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Photo Coverage: Go Inside SIGNIFICANT OTHER Rehearsal with Lindsay Mendez, Gideon Glick, and More! by Walter McBride

Joshua Harmon's Significant Other, directed by Trip Cullman, is currently in rehearsal. The play features Barbara Barrie, John Behlmann, Sas Goldberg, Gideon Glick, Lindsay Mendez,Carra Patt…

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Photo Coverage: Inside the DOCTOR ZHIVAGO Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Walter McBride

The company of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ceremonyl, at which Lainie Sakakura from THE KING AND I passed off the robe to Joseph Medeiros. BroadwayWorld …

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