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Friday, September 21, 2018

Photo Coverage: The Cast of TORCH SONG Meets the Press by Walter McBride

Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song will begin previews Tuesday, October 9 ahead of a Thursday, November 1 opening night at Broadway's Hayes Theater 240 West 44th Street. The cast met the press ye…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of The New Group's THE TRUE by Walter McBride

The New Group's The True, directed by Scott Elliott, officially opened on September 20. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through October 21 at The Pershing Square Signature Center…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Up On The Marquee: TORCH SONG by Walter McBride

Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song will begin previews Tuesday, October 9 ahead of a Thursday, November 1 opening night at Broadway's Hayes Theater 240 West 44th Street.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33AM
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Photo Coverage: Aasif Mandvi Returns to the Stage in SAKINA'S RESTAURANT by Walter McBride

Actor, writer, and former correspondent for 'The Daily Show' Aasif Mandvi returns to the stage this October in the Obie Award-winning Sakina's Restaurant, a vibrant, funny, and heartwarming …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO's New Billy Flynn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Academy Award winner and Emmy nominee Cuba Gooding Jr. will step into the role of Billy Flynn, beginning Saturday, October 6, 2018 through Sunday, Novem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM
Monday, September 17, 2018

Photo Flash: Remembering the Great Marin Mazzie by Walter McBride

Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Mazzie with an extensive photo gallery of her life onstage and off.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Tony Stinkmetal's SLASHR by Walter McBride

SlashR is a taught and sexy thriller set in the traumatized New York of November 2016. What starts as a mundane murder investigation of a young man prone to using dating apps soon exposes a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM
Saturday, September 15, 2018

Photo Coverage: The Cast of AMERICAN SON Meets the Press by Walter McBride

American Son stars Steven Pasquale and Kerry Washington alongside Eugene Lee and Jeremy Jordan are gearing up to star in the new Broadway play, beginning performances on Saturday, October 6,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Tony Stinkmetal's SLASHR by Walter McBride

SlashR is a taught and sexy thriller set in the traumatized New York of November 2016. What starts as a mundane murder investigation of a young man prone to using dating apps soon exposes a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM
Friday, September 14, 2018

Photos: Washington, Pasquale, and Company Prep for Broadway Run in AMERICAN SON by Walter McBride

American Son starsSteven PasqualeandKerry Washingtonalongside Eugene LeeandJeremy Jordanare gearing up to star in the new Broadway play. The company met the press, check out the photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Photo Coverage: The Cast of Vineyard Theatre's GOOD GRIEF Meets the Press by Walter McBride

Vineyard Theatre presents New York premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's Good Grief, directed by Awoye Timpo. The cast met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42AM
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Photo Flash: Get to Know the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's GOOD GRIEF by Walter McBride

Vineyard Theatre presents New York premiere ofNgozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed byAwoye Timpo. BroadwayWorld is bringing you a first look at the cast below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Photos: Remembering Carole Shelley by Walter McBride

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Tony Award winnerCarole Shelley, who passed away on Friday, August 31 at age 79. Take a moment to remember the legendary star with a look back at so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Monday, September 10, 2018

Up On The Marquee: BERNHARDT/HAMLET Arrives on Broadway by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company's premiere ofTheresa Rebeck'sBernhardtHamlet, directed byMoritz von Stuelpnagel, is hard at play on Broadway Check out the play's marquee at the American Airlines …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM

Photo Coverage: Jennifer Simard Debuts 'Stigma' at the Green Room 42 by Walter McBride

Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard made her debut at The Green Room 42 on September 9 at 700 PM. BroadwayWorld was there for her big debut. Check out photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Photo Coverage: Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley, and More Visit Jennifer Simard Backstage After Debut at The Green Room 42 by Walter McBride

Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard made her debut at The Green Room 42 on September 9 at 700 PM. Celebrated for her featured Broadway roles in Hello, Dolly, Disaster and more, Simard premier…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM
Saturday, September 8, 2018

FREEZE FRAME: Neil Simon Memorial Tribute Set Up Outside the Neil Simon Theatre by Walter McBride

A memorial tribute has been set up for Neil Simon outside of his namesake theatre. People have left flowers in memory of the legendary playwright, as well as a note.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM
Friday, September 7, 2018

Up On The Marquee: THE NAP Arrives on Broadway by Walter McBride

Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season has kicked off with the American premiere ofThe Nap, written by Olivier Award nomineeRichard Beanand directed by Tony Award winnerDaniel Sullivan. C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert! by Walter McBride

With Hello, Dolly saying so long dearie to the Shubert, the upcoming star studded production of To Kill A Mockingbird is moving in. Check out the show's marquee below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Photo Coverage: Shiri Maimon Celebrates her Upcoming Broadway Debut in CHICAGO by Walter McBride

Chicago will welcome Israeli Pop Star Shiri Maimon - in her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart - beginning Friday, September 21. BroadwayWorld caught up with the her as she celebrated her upcoming…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM
Thursday, September 6, 2018

Photo Coverage: Director Christian Borle and the Cast of POPCORN FALLS Meet the Press by Walter McBride

Christian Borle will make his New York directorial debut next month with the new Off-Broadway play Popcorn Falls The show will play New York City's Davenport Theatre on 45th Street 354 W 45t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42PM

Photo Coverage: The Company of the First National Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

The first national tour ofDear Evan Hansenis gearing up to hit the road. The cast and creatives got together to greet the press this week, check out Ben Levi Ross, Jessica Phillips and the w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36PM

Photo Coverage: The Star-Studded Cast of Broadway's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Meets the Press by Walter McBride

Written by Jeremy Kareken amp David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, and based on the book by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal, The Lifespan of a Fact will begin performances on Thursday, September 20…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36PM

Photos: Daniel Radcliffe and the Cast of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Meet the Press! by Walter McBride

Written byJeremy KarekenampDavid MurrellandGordon Farrell, and based on the book byJohn D'Agataand Jim Fingal, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT will begin performances on Thursday, September 20, 2018.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN at 59E59 by Walter McBride

Hershey Felder brings his wildly acclaimed one-man show, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin to 59E59 Theaters. The production, featuring music and lyrics by the great American songwriter Irving…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

Photo Coverage: The Cast of APOLOGIA Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

Direct from London, Alexi Kaye Campbell's biting play makes its New York debut with Stockard Channing in a powerhouse performance as a woman facing the repercussions of her past. Apologia is…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Photos: Meet the Cast of APOLOGIA by Walter McBride

Direct from London,Alexi Kaye Campbell's biting play makes its New York debut withStockard Channingin a powerhouse performance as a woman facing the repercussions of her past. Meet the cast …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Photo Coverage: Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, and More Visit Nicolette Robinson Backstage After WAITRESS Debut by Walter McBride

Many familiar faces visited Robinson following her debut performing last night, including her husband Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Anthony Ramos, Patina Miller, and more Check out the ph…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM

Photo Coverage: Nicolette Robinson Makes Her Broadway debut in WAITRESS by Walter McBride

Nicolette Robinson has officially opened up the diner in the role of Jenna in the smash hit musical Waitress She began performances on September 4 and will be in the show through October 28.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM
Saturday, September 1, 2018

Photo Flash: Remembering Choreographer Paul Taylor by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, legendary choreographer Paul Taylor passed away on August 29. Today we remember Mr. Taylor with a look back on some photos from our archives.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, the legendary playwright Neil Simon passed away at age 91 due to complications from pneumonia. Today, BroadwayWorld remembers Neil Simon with a look back…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

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