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Monday, February 20, 2017

Photo Coverage: Mandy Gonzalez Previews RAISE THE ROOF at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

Mandy Gonzalez, on the heels of starring in the Tony Award-winning hit musicalHamiltonas Angelica Schuyler, returns to Feinstein's54 Below on March 12 with an unforgettable solo concert.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM

Photo Coverage: Go Inside MCP's 25th Anniversary Concert of CRAZY FOR YOU! by Walter McBride

Just last night, Manhattan Concert Productions MCP presented the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedyCrazy for You, atDavid GeffenHall, Lincol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Photo Coverage: Kenneth Lonergan Heads to Sardi's for Caricature Unveiling by Walter McBride

Kenneth Lonergan was the latest in the line of celebrities to receive an immortalizing caricature that will grace the walls of the iconic Broadwayrestaurant Sardi's. Also in attendance were …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

Photo Coverage: Students Head to HAMILTON for February #EduHam Matinee! 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 12:25PM

Photo Coverage: Press Preview of CRAZY FOR YOU by Walter McBride

This weekend Manhattan Concert Productions MCP will present the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedyCrazy for You, on February 19, 2017 at 800…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM
Friday, February 17, 2017

Photo Coverage: Shuffle Off with the Cast of Susan Stroman-Helmed CRAZY FOR YOU! by Walter McBride

This weekend Manhattan Concert Productions MCP will present the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedyCrazy for You, on February 19, 2017 at 800…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:53PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Photo Coverage: SWEAT Company Gets Ready for a Broadway Bow! by Walter McBride

Following a sold out, critically acclaimed engagement at New York's Public Theater, Sweat, the new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, directed by Kate Whoriskey will transfer to Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of SWEAT on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Following a sold out, critically acclaimed engagement at New York's Public Theater,Sweat, the new play by Pulitzer Prize winnerLynn Nottage, directed byKate Whoriskeywill transfer to Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Photo Coverage: Broadway Supports SAY at Paul Rudd's All-Star Bowling Benefit by Walter McBride

Broadway came out last night for the Fifth AnnualPaul RuddAll-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY The Stuttering Association for the Young. Attendees included Emily Bergl, Alex Brightman,Gen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM
Sunday, February 12, 2017

Photo Coverage: SUNSET BOULEVARD Celebrates Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld celebrated the Gypsy Robe Ceremony with the company of SUNSET BOULEVARD. Check out the photos below

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Photo Coverage: AMELIE Cast Flashes Smiles in Preview at The Cutting Room by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld was there for a preview with the talented crew of AMELIE at The Cutting Room. Check out the photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM
Friday, February 10, 2017

Photo Coverage: The SUNSET BOULEVARD Company Gets Ready For Their Close Ups on Opening Night! by Walter McBride

Acclaimed actressGlenn Closehas headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond inAndrew Lloyd Webber's musicalSunset Boulevard, which won her a Tony in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Photo Coverage: SUNSET BOULEVARD Opening Night Arrivals by Walter McBride

Three-time Tony Award-winner Glenn Close stars in the Broadway return of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Sunset Boulevard. Close made her West End debut in bravura sol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Photo Coverage: Norma's Back! Inside SUNSET BOULEVARD's Opening Night Bows by Walter McBride

Acclaimed actress Glenn Close has headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, which won her a Ton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Bows at SUNSET BOULEVARD by Walter McBride

Acclaimed actress Glenn Close has headed back to Broadway to play the iconic role of faded Hollywood star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Boulevard, which won her a Ton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Photo Coverage: Students Head to HAMILTON for January #EduHam Matinee! 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 11:16AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Cast Lands on Broadway At Last! by Walter McBride

In a heartbeat, 38 planes and 6,579 passengers were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of one small town onThe Edgeof the world. On September 11, 2001 the world …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of COME FROM AWAY! by Walter McBride

In a heartbeat, 38 planes and 6,579 passengers were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of one small town onThe Edgeof the world. On September 11, 2001 the world …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Photo Coverage: A Toast to the Artist - An Evening with Mary-Mitchell Campbell & Friends by Walter McBride

For Transport Group, Mary-Mitchell was Musical Director for First Lady Suite and Orchestrator for Hello Again for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM
Monday, February 6, 2017

Photo Coverage: The Tom Kitt Band Gets Ready to Play Feinstein's/54 Below! by Walter McBride

The Tom Kitt Band will soon make its Feinstein's54 Below debut, playing February 9 and 11. The Tony-winning frontman writes

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32PM

Up on the Marquee: SUNSET BOULEVARD Returns! by Walter McBride

Three-time Tony Award-winnerGlenn Closeand company are in previewsfor the Broadway return ofAndrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical,Sunset Boulevard. Close made her West End de…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

Photo Coverage: Brandon Uranowitz Previews THE SONGS OF WILLIAM FINN at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitzmakes his Feinstein's54 Below solo debut, February 8-11.Fresh off his acclaimed turn as Mendel in the Broadway revival ofFalsettos, Uranowitz gets up clos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Saturday, February 4, 2017

Photo Coverage: Staten Island Chuck Helps Andy Karl & GROUNDHOG DAY Company Open the Box Office! by Walter McBride

There may be six more weeks of winter on the way, but there's still something to celebrate, a new Broadway show BroadwayWorld was there at press day for the Broadway premiere of Groundhog Da…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Friday, February 3, 2017

Up on the Marquee: ANASTASIA Gets Installed! by Walter McBride

ANASTASIA will begin previews on March 23, 2017 and open on Broadway on April 24, 2017 at the Broadhurst Theatre 235 West 44th Street. StarringChristy Altomare,Derek Klena,John Bolton,Ramin …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Photo Coverage: Attend the Tale! Meet the Company of Off-Broadway's Immersive SWEENEY TODD by Walter McBride

Rehearsals are underwayfor the Tooting Arts Club production ofSweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, music and lyrics byStephen Sondheim, book byHugh Wheelerfrom an adaptation byChri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Photo Coverage: Andrew Lippa & Friends Perform in American Songbook Series! by Walter McBride

On Wednesday, the acclaimed Tony- and Grammy-nominated composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa hosts this delightful evening of song. BroadwayWorld was there and has a look at Andrew Lippa and hi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Photo Coverage: Just In Time! Meet the Company of GROUNDHOG DAY on Broadway by Walter McBride

There may be six more weeks of winter on the way, but there's still something to celebrate, a new Broadway show BroadwayWorld was there at press day for the Broadway premiere ofGroundhog Day…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Photo Coverage: Mel B Graces Time Square in New CHICAGO Billboard by Walter McBride

Mel B has graced Times Square in a brand new billboardfor CHICAGO She will continue to spice up Broadway through February 19at the Ambassador Theatre 219 W. 49th St., NYC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58AM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Broadway's GROUNDHOG DAY by Walter McBride

There may be six more weeks of winter on the way, but there's still something to celebrate, a new Broadway show BroadwayWorld was there at press dayfor the Broadway premiere of Groundhog Day…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:51AM
Thursday, February 2, 2017

FREEZE FRAME: Andy Karl, Mr. Groundhog and More Celebrate GROUNDHOG DAY Box Office Opening by Walter McBride

The box office for the Broadway premiere of Groundhog Day, the new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opened today,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM