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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
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Up on the Marquee: LES MISERABLES- More at the Imperial Theatre! by Walter McBride

Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Alain Boublil amp Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award winning musical masterpiece Les Miserables returns to Broadway beginning Saturday, Mar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Photo Coverage: Inside Theater for the New City's LOVE 'N COURAGE Benefit by Walter McBride

Just last night, Theater for the New City paid tribute to the playwright and theater critic Mario Fratti whose adaptation of the Federico Fellini film 8 became the Broadway musical NINE at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Photo Coverage: Beth Leavel, Stew & More Preview 54 Below Shows by Walter McBride

54 Below's upcoming acts, including Emmy Award-winner Fyvush Finkel TV's 'Picket Fences,' 'Boston Public' the film A Serious Man on stage, Little Shop of Horrors, Cafe Crown Tony Award-winne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55AM

Photo Coverage: Theater for the New City Celebrates Mario Fratti at LOVE 'N COURAGE Benefit by Walter McBride

Just last night, Theater for the New City paid tribute to the playwright and theater critic Mario Fratti whose adaptation of the Federico Fellini film 8 became the Broadway musical NINE at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28AM
Monday, February 24, 2014

Photo Coverage: Inside the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards with Terri White, Jason Robert Brown & More - Part Two! by Walter McBride

Just last night, February 23, BroadwayWorld celebrated the Best in Cabaret for 2013 at Joe's Pub. The star-studded event was hosted by BroadwayWorld.com's lead cabaret columnist and reviewer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:16PM

Photo Coverage: Inside the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards with Alice Ripley, Liz Callaway & More - Part One! by Walter McBride

Just last night, February 23, BroadwayWorld celebrated the Best in Cabaret for 2013 at Joe's Pub. The star-studded event was hosted by BroadwayWorld.com's lead cabaret columnist and reviewer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM
Sunday, February 23, 2014

Up on the Marquee: MOTHERS AND SONS by Walter McBride

Mothers and Sons, the new play by four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally and starring Tyne Daly, begins performances at Broadway's John Golden Theatre today, Sunday, Februa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM

Up On The Marquee: THE REALISTIC JONESES by Walter McBride

Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses is set to begin previews on Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre 149 W 45th Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM
Saturday, February 22, 2014

Photo Coverage: THE REALISTIC JONESES Company Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses is set to begin previews on Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre 149 W 45th Stre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Friday, February 21, 2014

Exclusive Photo Coverage: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY's Opening Night Cake! by Walter McBride

The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical based on the best selling novel by Robert James Waller, opened last night, February 20, 2014, at 800 PM at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:47AM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

The company of The Bridges of Madison County just celebrated their February 20 opening night on Broadway with the famed Gypsy Robe ritual. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:23AM

Photo Coverage: Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski & More Celebrate Elaine Stritch at SHOOT ME Premiere by Walter McBride

The new documentary about stage and screen legend Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch SHOOT ME is set for a limited release beginning today, February 21, 2014 at New York City's IFC Center and Li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Thursday, February 20, 2014

Photo Coverage: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Celebrates Opening with Author Robert James Waller! by Walter McBride

The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical based on the best selling novel by Robert James Waller, opens tonight, February 20, 2014, at 800 PM at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 4…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

Photo Coverage: On the SHOOT ME Red Carpet with Elaine Stritch and Friends! by Walter McBride

The new documentary about stage and screen legend Elaine Stritch, Elaine Stritch SHOOT ME is set for a limited release beginning tomorrow, February 21, 2014 at New York City's IFC Center and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:53AM

Photo Coverage: What's Your Damage? In Rehearsal with the Cast of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL by Walter McBride

Heathers The Musical, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will get its New York Premiere beginning Saturday, March 15. The show is set to open on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Photo Coverage: It'll Be Very. Meet The Cast of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL! by Walter McBride

Heathers The Musical, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will get its New York Premiere beginning Saturday, March 15. The show is set to open on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Cast of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL by Walter McBride

Heathers The Musical, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will get its New York Premiere beginning Saturday, March 15. The show is set to open on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM

Photo Coverage: Make Way for Prince Ali and Cast of Broadway's ALADDIN! by Walter McBride

Disney's Aladdin, a new musical comedy based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, begins performances at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre on February 26th, 2014 for a March 20 opening…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

Photo Coverage: Denzel Washington & Company of A RAISIN IN THE SUN Meets the Press 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 09:22AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

FREEZE FRAME: Meet 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 03:11PM

Photo Coverage: Inside the Ship of Dreams: A Look Back at TITANIC: THE MUSICAL Concert at Avery Fisher Hall with Michael Cerveris, Brian d'Arcy James by Walter McBride

Last night, the Tony Award-winning score from Titanic The Musical was performed live at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, featuring almost the entire cast from the original Broadway musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM
Monday, February 17, 2014

Photo Blast From The Past: Paul Lynde by Walter McBride

Today, we're featuring Paul Lynde, circa 1981. A noted character actor with a distinctively campy and snarky persona, Lynde was well known for his roles as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched and Harr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with Zach Braff, Marin Mazzie & the Cast of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY! by Walter McBride

The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written byWoody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM
Saturday, February 15, 2014

Photo Coverage: Patina Miller, Cynthia Nixon, Charl Brown & More Attend Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon by Walter McBride

Designer Zac Posen, Model Alek Wek and Actress Patina Miller were honored this afternoon for their careers and philanthropic achievements, and their unyielding dedication to our youth, arts …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM
Friday, February 14, 2014

Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! by Walter McBride

IfThen, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, will begin previews on Broadway on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 and will officially open on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Photo Coverage: Company of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written byWoody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY! by Walter McBride

The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written byWoody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Transport Group's I REMEMBER MAMA by Walter McBride

Following Transport Group's 2011 production of Queen of the Mist, the 20th Century Project continues into its second decade 1910 - 1920 with an urgent new revival of John Van Druten's belove…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Photo Flash: Remembering Sid Caesar by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, actor and comedian Sid Caesar passed away on February 12 in his home. He was 91 years old. BroadwayWorld remembers the legend below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:27AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Photo Coverage: Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett & More Welcome k.d. lang to AFTER MIDNIGHT by Walter McBride

As previously announced, After Midnight, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, just welcomed k.d. lang as special guest star. Lang will continue her Broadway run through March 9.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:29PM

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