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Friday, August 15, 2014

Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound THIS IS OUR YOUTH Company Poses for the Press at Cort Theatre by Walter McBride

THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is headed to Broadway this summer, guided by producerScott Rudin and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It will open at the Cort Theatre on September 11 and w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM
Thursday, August 14, 2014

FREEZE FRAME: Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin & the Cast of THIS IS OUR YOUTH Meet the Press by Walter McBride

THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is headed to Broadway this summer, guided by producerScott Rudin and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It will open at the Cort Theatre on September 11 and w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

Photo Coverage: Times Square Honors Lauren Bacall by Walter McBride

Film and stage legend and two-time Tony Award winner Lauren Bacall, passed away on Tuesday morning first reported by TMZ at the age of 89. The legendary actress suffered a massive stroke and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Photo Coverage: ONCE Celebrates 1,000 Performances with Creator Glen Hansard! by Walter McBride

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Once, just celebrated its 1000th performance on Broadway last night, August 13. Following the 800pm performance, Once composer Glen Hansard, wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM

Photo Coverage: Broadway and Times Square Tribute the Late Robin Williams by Walter McBride

The Broadway community mourns the loss of beloved actor and comedy legend Robin Williams, who passed away on Monday at age 63. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York were dimmed in hi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells Meets the Press Alongside HEDWIG Cast & Creative Team! by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony nominee Andrew Rannells will soon succeed Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway. Rannells, who will begin performances on Au…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM

FREEZE FRAME: HEDWIG's Andrew Rannells Meets the Press Alongside Tony Winner Lena Hall, John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony nominee Andrew Rannells will soon succeed Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway. Rannells, who will begin performances on Au…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Photo Coverage: Tony Yazbeck Previews THE FLOOR ABOVE ME at 54 Below by Walter McBride

Just in time for his return to Broadway as Gabey in next season's revival of ON THE TOWN, Tony Yazbeck heats up the stage in his 54 Below debut in THE FLOOR ABOVE ME. BroadwayWorld got a sne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14PM

FREEZE FRAME: Christine Ebersole, Tony Yazbeck & More Preview 54 Below Shows by Walter McBride

Earlier today, Below preview some upcoming performances, including two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole September 8-20 Tony Honoree and Grammy nominee Milly Shapiro and sister Abig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:23PM

Photo Coverage: He's a What? Inside Transport Group's THE MUSIC MAN Concert with Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Betsy Wolfe & More! by Walter McBride

Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Betsy Wolfe, Andrew Samonsky, John Ellison Conlee, Ann Harada and more starred in Transport Group's concert presentation of THE MUSIC MAN. Hosted by Joe Iconis,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM
Friday, August 8, 2014

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of RED EYE OF LOVE by Walter McBride

Amas Musical Theatre in association with North Haven Arts and Enrichment will present Broadway'sJosh Grisetti Broadway Bound, Enter Laughing, Alli Mauzey Wicked, Cry-Baby, and Kevin Pariseau…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

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

Scott Organ's dark romantic comedy Phoenix, directed by Jennifer DeLia and starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Julia Stiles and James Wirt plays a limited engagement through Saturda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

Photo Coverage: Julia Stiles and James Wirt Celebrate Opening Night of PHOENIX by Walter McBride

Scott Organ's dark romantic comedy Phoenix, directed by Jennifer DeLia and starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Julia Stiles and James Wirt plays a limited engagement through Saturda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Photo Coverage: Julia Stiles and James Wirt Take First Bows in PHOENIX at Cherry Lane Theatre by Walter McBride

Scott Organ's dark romantic comedy Phoenix, directed by Jennifer DeLia and starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Julia Stiles and James Wirt plays a limited engagement through Saturda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM
Thursday, August 7, 2014

Up on the Marquee: ONCE Gets a Makeover by Walter McBride

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Once, based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film, is currently playing on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre 242 West 45th Street. Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:19PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Company of RED EYE OF LOVE by Walter McBride

Amas Musical Theatre in association with North Haven Arts and Enrichment will present Broadway's Josh Grisetti Broadway Bound, Enter Laughing, Alli Mauzey Wicked, Cry-Baby, and Kevin Parisea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:47PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Photo Coverage: Central Park Fashion at Opening Night of KING LEAR by Walter McBride

The Public Theater presents King Lear, the second show of The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Featuring John Lithgow as Lear, this enduring tragedy will run th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

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

The Public Theater presents King Lear, the second show of The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Featuring John Lithgow as Lear, this enduring tragedy will run th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

Photo Coverage: KING LEAR Company Celebrates Opening Night in the Park! by Walter McBride

The Public Theater presents King Lear, the second show of The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Featuring John Lithgow as Lear, this enduring tragedy will run th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

Photo Coverage: John Lithgow, Annette Bening and Cast of KING LEAR Take Opening Night Bows in the Park! by Walter McBride

The Public Theater presents King Lear, the second show of The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Featuring John Lithgow as Lear, this enduring tragedy will run th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Photo Coverage: Inside SUMMER SHORTS 2014 Opening Night Party! by Walter McBride

Throughline Artists J.J. Kandel, Executive Producer John McCormack, Producing Artistic Director present SUMMER SHORTS 2014, their eighth annual festival of new American short plays from esta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11AM
Friday, August 1, 2014

Photo Coverage: Playwrights Horizons' BOOTYCANDY Cast Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

Rehearsals just began for the Playwrights Horizons New York premiere production of Bootycandy, a new play written and directed by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara director of In the Continuum…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:03PM

Up on the Marquee: THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Walter McBride

THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is headed to Broadway this summer, guided by producer Scott Rudin and directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It will open at the Cort Theatre on September 11 and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:59PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Playwrights Horizons' BOOTYCANDY by Walter McBride

Rehearsals just began for the Playwrights Horizons New York premiere production of BOOTYCANDY, a new play written and directed by Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara director of In the Continuum…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

Photo Coverage: PIPPIN's John Rubinstein Unveils Caricature at Sardi's by Walter McBride

The company of the Tony Award winning Best Revival of a Musical PIPPIN currently playing at the Music Box Theatre just celebrated the caricature unveiling of current and original star John R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Photo Coverage: Having the Time of Their Lives! Get a Sneak Peek of DIRTY DANCING Tour by Walter McBride

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller will star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:27PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of DIRTY DANCING on Tour! by Walter McBride

Samuel Pergande and Jillian Mueller will star as Johnny Castle and Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. The stage musical of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:35PM

Photo Coverage: Inside the SEX WITH STRANGERS After Party with Show Stars Anna Gunn, Billy Magnussen & More by Walter McBride

Second Stage Theatre continues its 35th Anniversary Season with Laura Eason's SEX WITH STRANGERS, directed by David Schwimmer and starring Anna Gunn and Billy Magnussen. The production opene…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Photo Coverage: On the SEX WITH STRANGERS Opening Night Red Carpet with David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen & More by Walter McBride

Second Stage Theatre continues its 35th Anniversary Season with Laura Eason's SEX WITH STRANGERS, directed by David Schwimmer and starring Anna Gunn and Billy Magnussen. The production opene…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Photo Coverage: Constanine Maroulis, Billy Magnussen & More Rock Out for BROADWAY THE HARDWAY - Part Two by Walter McBride

42West just hosted BROADWAY THE HARDWAY last night, July 28. Alongside Tony winner Lena Hall's The Deafening, BROADWAY THE HARDWAY featured Tony nominee Billy Magnussen's Reserved For Rondee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:23PM

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