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Friday, March 14, 2014

FREEZE FRAMES: Meet the Company of MTC's CASA VALENTINA by Walter McBride

CASA VALENTINA, the new play by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, directed by two-time Tony Award winnerJoe Mantello, is currently in rehearsals at Manhattan Theatre Club. The li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:35PM

Photo Coverage: Go In the Ring with the Cast of ROCKY! Inside the Opening Night Curtain Call! by Walter McBride

ROCKY hit Broadway last night, officially opening with stars Andy Karl and Margo Seibert at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. The show features an original score by Stephen Flaherty…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50AM
Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Photo Coverage: Audra McDonald Holds a Doggie Talent Search for LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL! by Walter McBride

The Broadway premier production of Lanie Robertson's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar amp Grill is on the search for a small dog to perform with five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as the sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AM

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Celebrates PIPPIN! Thomas, d'Amboise, Miller and Jones Get Caricatures by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, Sardi's Restaurant unveiled caricatures for PIPPIN stars Matthew James Thomas, Tony Award winner Patina Miller, Tony Award nominee Charlotte d'Amboise and Rachel Bay Jones. B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39AM
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet with Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons & More at the Roundabout Spring Gala by Walter McBride

Last night, Roundabout Theatre Company honored Sam Mendes with the Jason Roberts Award for Excellence in Theatre. The criterion for this award is to have made an 'indelible impact on the the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PM
Monday, March 10, 2014

In the Spotlight Series: The Company of ARLINGTON by Walter McBride

Below you can check out photos of the company in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:53PM
Sunday, March 9, 2014

Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Stew Previews 'NEW STEW REVIEW' at 54 Below by Walter McBride

Tony Award-winning singersongwriter Stew Passing Strange, recently gathered at 54 Below for a press performance of his his show THE NEW STEW REVIEW, which he performed at the venue this week…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Photo Coverage: Meet ROCKY's Creative Heavyweights Alex Timbers, Steven Hoggett & Kelly Devine! by Walter McBride

The new musical Rocky is currently in previews at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre ahead of an official bow on March 13. ROCKY brings to life the iconic and inspiring story of strug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Photo Coverage: Remembering Sheila MacRae by Walter McBride

Sheila MacRae, film, TV and Broadway actress known for her portrayal of 'Alice Kramden' on the TV series THE HONEYMOONERS, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was 92. Below, BroadwayWor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Photo Coverage: ALL THE WAY's Opening Night Red Carpet with Diane Paulus, Chris O'Dowd, Tracy Letts & More by Walter McBride

All the Way, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, starring BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston, opened on March 6, 2014, on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre. The p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Saturday, March 8, 2014

Photo Coverage: k.d. lang Performs 'Hallelujah' in AFTER MIDNIGHT by Walter McBride

k.d. lang joined the cast of After Midnight, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, earlier in February and will continue her Broadway run through tomorrow, March 9. lang performe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09PM

Photo Coverage: OF MICE AND MEN's James Franco and Chris O'Dowd Stop by 'TimesTalks' by Walter McBride

Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM

Photo Coverage: They Are On Their Way... to Broadway! Inside VIOLET'S Sneak Peek Concert by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director will soon present two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in a Broadway production of Violet, directed by Leigh Silverman. Based on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM
Friday, March 7, 2014

Photo Coverage: Broadway Welcomes LBJ: Inside ALL THE WAY's Opening Night After Party by Walter McBride

All the Way, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, starring BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston, opened last night, March 6, 2014, on Broadway at the Neil SimonTheatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:49AM

Photo Coverage: Bryan Cranston & the Cast of ALL THE WAY Take Opening Night Broadway Bows! by Walter McBride

All the Way, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, starring BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston, opened last night, March 6, 2014, on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38AM
Thursday, March 6, 2014

FREEZE FRAME: OF MICE AND MEN Company Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

Photo Coverage: SWEENEY TODD Company Celebrates Opening Night at After Party Gala! by Walter McBride

The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM

Photo Coverage: Attend the Tale! Inside the NY Philharmonic's SWEENEY TODD with Emma Thompson, Bryn Terfel & More! by Walter McBride

The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet with Meryl Streep, Neil Patrick Harris & More for SWEENEY TODD! by Walter McBride

The New York Philharmonic's staged production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be telecast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center, ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:35AM
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Photo Coverage: Inside VIOLET's Sneak Peek Party with Sutton Foster & More! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director will soon present two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in a Broadway production of Violet, directed by Leigh Silverman. Based on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM

Photo Coverage: John Douglas Thompson- Led SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF Opens at Westside Theatre by Walter McBride

Following acclaimed, sold-out runs at Long Wharf Theatre and Shakespeare and Company, Terry Teachout's play Satchmo at the Waldorf, stars John Douglas Thompson. Directed by Gordon Edelstein,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM

FREEZE FRAME: Cast of Broadway's VIOLET Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director will soon present two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in a Broadway production of Violet, directed by Leigh Silverman. Based on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

FREEZE FRAME: Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana & Cast of ACT ONE Meets the Press by Walter McBride

The company met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big event. Check out a photo preview from the festivities below, and be sure to check back later for complete co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale and the Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Ghostlight Records will record the original Broadway cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the new romantic musical by the Pulitzer Prize and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Signature's THE OPEN HOUSE by Walter McBride

Signature Theatre is currently presenting the world premiere of THE OPEN HOUSE, by Will Eno and directed by Oliver Butler. All tickets for the initial run of the production are 25 as part of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM
Monday, March 3, 2014

FREEZE FRAME: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Records Cast Album! by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Ghostlight Records will record the original Broadway cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the new romantic musical by the Pulitzer Prize and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

Up on the Marquee: THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN by Walter McBride

The Velocity of Autumn will begin previews Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Broadway's Booth Theatre 222 West 45 Street for a limited engagement, following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN on Broadway by Walter McBride

The Velocity of Autumn will begin previews Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Broadway's Booth Theatre 222 West 45 Street for a limited engagement, following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM
Friday, February 28, 2014

Photo Blast From The Past: Frederick Weller by Walter McBride

Today, we're featuring Frederick Weller, circa 1994. Weller is currently starring alongside Tyne Daly and Bobby Steggert in Mothers and Sons at the Golden Theatre. Additional Broadway credit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

In the Spotlight Series: The Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Walter McBride

The upcoming Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon, and starring Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, begins performances Saturday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q's Trekkie Monster Serve Sweet Treats at Schmackary's by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, AVENUE Q puppet Trekkie Monster accompanied by actor Jason Jacoby -- was honorary server at Schmackary's Bakery 362 W. 45 St., serving cookies to patrons as part of the the B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

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