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Sunday, February 18, 2018

In The Spotlight: Up Close and Personal with the Company of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE by Walter McBride

On Friday night, previews officially began at the Marquis Theatrefor Escape to Margaritaville, the musical comedy featuring both original songs and the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics. Bro…

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Friday, February 16, 2018

Up on the Marquee: SAINT JOAN starring Condola Rashad by Walter McBride

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production ofSaint Joan, written by Nobel Prize in Literature and Academy Award winnerBernard Shawand directed by Tony Award winnerDaniel SullivanLillia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Thursday, February 15, 2018

Photo Coverage: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Gives a Sneak Peek Performance by Walter McBride

The cast and creatives of Escape to Margaritaville held a press preview last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld attended the event, and you can check out photos from the cast's performance be…

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Photo Coverage: In Conversation With the Creatives of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE by Walter McBride

The cast and creatives of Escape to Margaritaville held a press preview last night, February 14. BroadwayWorld attended the event, and you can check out photos from the panel with the show's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:25AM

Photo Coverage: Just Like Magic! The HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Marquee Gets Installed! by Walter McBride

Just like magic, the marquee is up for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child BroadwayWorld was there while it was getting installed, and you can check out photos of the process below

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld got a sneak peek of the cast in action and you can check out a photo preview below. Be sure to check back later for complete coverage

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Photo Coverage: Lea Salonga, John Leguizamo, Keegan-Michael Key & More Talk Broadway's Future at the Theatre Forward Broadway Roundtable by Walter McBride

Earlier this month, Theatre Forward and UBShosted the 15th Annual Broadway Roundtable, moderated by Theatre Forward Executive DirectorBruce E. Whitacre. The exclusive luncheon explored the c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Photo Coverage: FROZEN Storms Its Way to Broadway- Meet the Company! by Walter McBride

In just over a week, Frozen will join Disney Theatrical hits Aladdin and The Lion King on Broadway, beginning previews at the St. James Theatre on Thursday, February 22, 2018 and opening Thu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:07PM

FREEZE FRAME: Broadway Cools Down- Meet the Cast of FROZEN! by Walter McBride

In just over a week,Frozenwill join Disney Theatrical hits Aladdin and The Lion King on Broadway, beginning previews at the St. James Theatre on Thursday, February 22, 2018 and opening Thurs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

Photo Coverage: Let's Bowl! Friends of Second Stage Theatre Gather for the 2018 Bowling Classic by Walter McBride

Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebratedits annual All-StarBowlingClassic on Monday, February 12th. For over 30 years, stars of stage and screen have come out to bowl in support of S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reunion After Party by Walter McBride

The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie was presented last night at The Minskoff Theatre. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

Photo Coverage: Original Cast Members of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Take Bows at Reunion Concert by Walter McBride

The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie was presented last night at The Minskoff Theatre. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM
Monday, February 12, 2018

Photo Flash: Remembering Jan Maxwell by Walter McBride

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported yesterday,Broadway starJan Maxwellpassed away at 61 years of age after a battle with cancer. The star is survived by her husband, actorplaywright Robert Emmet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:23PM

BWW Flashback: Sutton Foster Poses with Casey Nicholaw During THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE! by Walter McBride

We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out this shot of Sutton Foster and the recipient …

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Photo Coverage: Inside HEY, LOOK ME OVER!'s Closing Night Cast Party by Walter McBride

Hey, Look Me Over Closed yesterday, February 11 at Encores Check out photos from the show's closing cast party below

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Photo Coverage: HEY, LOOK ME OVER! Takes its Final Bows by Walter McBride

Hey, Look Me Over Feb 7 - 11 kicked off Encores season. This is an original production from the Tony- honored series responsible for bringing classic American musicals back to life since 199…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42AM
Saturday, February 10, 2018

Up on the Marquee: SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL by Walter McBride

Summer The Donna Summer Musical will open at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street on April 23, 2018. Preview performances begin March 28, 2018. Check out photos of the marquee bel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of LATER LIFE Off-Broadway! by Walter McBride

In LATER LIFE, a middle-aged man and woman meet at a cocktail party and ponder beginning the relationship that eluded them 30 years ago. While the pair rediscover each other and themselves, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

BWW Flashback: Diana Rigg Rehearses for COLETTE in 1982 by Walter McBride

We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out the these vintage shots from rehearsals of Co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM
Friday, February 9, 2018

BWW Flashback: GILDA RADNER LIVE FROM NEW YORK Takes Over the Winter Garden Theatre in 1979 by Walter McBride

We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out the Winter Garden Theatre marquee in 1979, wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Photo Coverage: Taylor Trensch Takes His First Official Bows in DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Walter McBride

Last night, Broadway's new Evan Hansen, Taylor Trensch, officially began his performances in the hit musical Dear Evan Hansen BroadwayWorld attended the big night, and you can check out phot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Photo Coverage: It's Showtime! On the Starry Red Carpet for Williamstown Theatre Festival's Gala by Walter McBride

Just last night,the Tony Award-winning and acclaimedWilliamstown Theatre Festival celebrated its annual gala,honoring Gary Levine, President of Programming at Showtime and Former Managing Di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of HANGMEN by Walter McBride

HANGMEN, which is directed byMatthew Dunster, officially opened last night, February 5, and will play a limited engagement through Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Off-Broadway atAtlantic Theater C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:29PM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Photo Coverage: Lights Up! Second Stage Illuminates the Renovated Helen Hayes Theatre by Walter McBride

This morning, Monday, February 5, 2018 at 1000am, Second Stage Theater Carole Rothman, Artistic Director Casey Reitz, Executive Director hosted the official lighting ceremony for its new Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Photo Coverage: Lights Up! Second Stage Illuminates the Renovated Hayes Theater by Walter McBride

This morning, Monday, February 5, 2018 at 1000am, Second Stage Theater Carole Rothman, Artistic Director Casey Reitz, Executive Director hosted the official lighting ceremony for its new Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Up on the Marquee: The Helen Hayes Theatre is Back with LOBBY HERO! by Walter McBride

Second StageTheater's Broadway premiere ofKenneth Lonergan'sLobby Hero, directed byTrip Cullmanand starringMichael Cera,Chris Evans,Brian Tyree Henry, andBel Powley,begin previews on Thursda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Sunday, February 4, 2018

BWW Flashback: Broadway Couple Kate Baldwin and Graham Rowat Attend Closing Night of FINIAN'S RAINBOW at Encores! by Walter McBride

Broadway spouses Kate Baldwin and Graham Rowat are both stars in their own right. Baldwin is currently in Hello, Dolly and Rowat was most recently seen in the 2017 revival of Sunset Boulevar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Up on the Marquee: ANGELS IN AMERICA Returns! by Walter McBride

The Neil Simon Theatre box office is officially open for the highly anticipated National Theatre Production of Tony Kushner's epic and seminal masterwork, Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Photo Coverage: High Schoolers Get at History Lesson at HAMILTON's Latest #EduHam! by Walter McBride

EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only 10. This…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Up on the Marquee: ROCKTOPIA by Walter McBride

This spring, the international music sensation Rocktopia will rock Broadway for six epic weeks, March 20 - April 29, 2018 at The Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway. Set to open on March 27, 2018…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:23PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Photo Coverage: Broadway Stars Support the Sixth Annual Paul Rudd All Star Bowling Benefit for SAY by Walter McBride

Broadway came out last night for the Sixth Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY The Stuttering Association for the Young. Attendees included Mike Adam, Lazaro Arbos, Kate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM

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