Ben Stiller Enters The House of Blue Leaves Through a New Door by Harry Haun

Here's one for Mr. Ripley: A quarter of a century separates the two Broadway credits of Ben Stiller, and he still hasn't left The House of Blue Leaves.

Today In Theatre History: APRIL 12 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley and Robert Viagas

1905 The colossal Hippodrome Theatre opens on Broadway today. The inaugural production is the colorful extravaganza A Yankee Circus on Mars. It will run 176 performances.

Barbara Cook, Bette Midler, James Taylor Celebrate Carnegie Hall's 120th Anniversary April 12 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning soprano Barbara Cook, Academy Award nominee Bette Midler and acclaimed musician James Taylor celebrate Carnegie Hall's 120th anniversary in a special April 12 gala per…

Greek to Him: David Greenspan's Go Back to Where You Are Opens in NYC by Kenneth Jones

Actor-writer David Greenspan's Go Back to Where You Are, the tale of a chorus boy from the theatre of ancient Greece who travels to modern-day Long Island, opens April 12 at Off-Broadway…

Ben Stiller Enters The House of Blue Leaves Through a New Door by Harry Haun

Here's one for Mr. Ripley: A quarter of a century separates the two Broadway credits of Ben Stiller, and he still hasn't left The House of Blue Leaves.

Willkommen! "Joel Grey/A New York Life" Opens at Museum of the City of New York April 12 by Kenneth Jones

"Joel Grey/A New York Life," a new exhibit that examines the relationship between Broadway actor Joel Grey and New York City, opens April 12 at Museum of the City of New York (MCNY…

'Amish Project' pulls humanity from horror

"The Amish Project," the one-woman show that opened Friday at City Theatre, deals with one of the most horrifying events in Pennsylvania history: the 2006 shooting of 10 Amish schoolgirls by…

New York City Ballet brings Balanchine to Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON D.C. -- George Balanchine's preferred programming generally consisted of a choreographic appetizer, a more substantial entree and a fun-filled dessert.

Harold Rotenberg, 105; artist traveled the world for inspiration by Bryan Marquard, Globe Staff

With a hand he believed was guided by God, Harold Rotenberg painted canvases that gave new life to the spectrum of colors he admired in landscapes around the world.

Flight Attendants Kick Off Musical

There were several JetBlue flight attendants welcoming black-tie clad guests and cast members into the opening-night party for the Broadway's 'Catch Me If You Can' at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Hopefuls have hip-hop in their corner by Leigh Witchel

The best thing about Kyle Abra ham's "The Corner" is that it lets the up-and-coming dancers at Ailey II be themselves -- and a little bit more. These dancers are vying to join the main Ai…

Short-a-Day: David Foster Wallace's "Forever Overhead" by Aaron Riccio

Originally published in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men. Personal enjoyment rating (out of 100): 95.And so but here's the story that's almost the total opposite of "Church Not Made with Ha…

Review: Motherf**Ker With The Hat at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

The conversations between Stephen Adly Guirgis's drug and alcohol addicted Romeo and Juliet drop enough F-bombs to make David Mamet's dialogue seem the work of a choir boy

Chris Rock Is On Motherf**king Broadway: My Review - New York News - La Daily Musto by Michael Musto

Ghetto Klown by Diane Snyder

It's been eight years since John Leguizamo's last solo Broadway outing, and Ghetto Klown makes you wonder if he's been writing the entire time. A two-and-a-half-hour autobiographical tour de…

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying by Diane Snyder

No doubt about it: Daniel Radcliffe is utterly adorable. That much is apparent from the moment he steps onstage--or dangles above it, to be exact--in this utterly charming Broadway revival o…

Melissa Hines remembered for laboring offstage in the Seattle arts scene

Seattle arts-community fixture Melissa Hines died April 8 of cancer.

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo by Lesley Alexander

How does a bleak war-torn tale of sin and redemption find its way to Broadway these days? Casting an Oscar-winner in his Broadway debut doesn't hurt. Enter Robin Williams in Rajiv Joseph's e…

Theater review: 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' at the Kirk Douglas Theatre

Martin McDonagh's play at Kirk Douglas Theatre is funny and sentimental.Martin McDonagh's play at Kirk Douglas Theatre is funny and sentimental.

The Motherfucker With the Hat

Legit Reviews: Chris Rock, the comic dynamo who comes to Broadway having conquered every other field of entertainment, is the obvious draw for "The Motherfucker With the Hat," Stephen Adly G…

Funny Women: Patricia Routledge by Kevin Daly

One of the joys of Netflix (and possibly its downfall as well) is finding shows streaming in their entirety. One of these shows is the British hit Keeping Up Appearances starring the one and…

Broadway Review: Love, fidelity and a hat

Raw, intense and caustically funny, the new play called The Motherf**ker With the Hat is as in-your-face as its unlikely name. And if that name - spelled officially with the asterisks, as ab…

STAGE TUBE: New ANYTHING GOES Commercial!

Roundabout Theatre Company presents Joel Grey and Sutton Foster in Anything Goes in 2011. Directed amp choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes began performances …

Theater Review | 'The___________ With the Hat': A Love Not at a Loss for Words by Ben Brantley

"The___________ With the Hat," Stephen Adly Guirgis's vibrant and surprisingly serious new comedy, is at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.

Review: The Motherf**ker with the Hat by Dan Bacalzo

Bobby Cannavale gives a beautifully layered performance as an ex-con in Stephen Adly Guirgis' bracingly funny new play.

Review: White Noise by Jonathan Abarbanel

This fast-moving, fabulously produced new musical about a white supremacist band needs some more plot development to fully succeed.

A play’s painful reality by Joanna Weiss, Globe Columnist

At a time when family-values groups howl over snatches of drug use on MTV — and when Disney’s “High School Musical’’ is one of the most popular plays for school…

What Went Viral? April 11, 2011 by Perksthemusical

What Went Viral? April 11, 2011 Perks Producer Tom Diggs vlogs about what went viral April 11, 2011: Comedy Central, medical marijuana, Governor Patterson, Man of Steel, Michael Shannon, Ge…

The Theatre Show Episode 11 by Thetheatreshowtv

The Theatre Show Episode 11 April 9th, 2011. Welcome to Australia's The Theatre Show. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Stage Whispers Magazine, this episode also looks at the new Aus…

Broadway Review Roundup: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, Updating Live!

THE MOTHERFKER WITH THE HAT is a new high-octane, verbal cage match about love, fidelity, and misplaced haberdashery from playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis. Jackie and Veronica have been in lo…

STAGE TUBE: Alec Baldwin & John Krasinski Take Sides on Yankees/Red Sox Rivalry!

Alec Baldwin currently appearing on NBC's 30 Rock and John Krasinski currently appearing on The Office squared off in a recent New Era commercial on one of the most famous sports rivalries o…

The Electric Chairs: Good-bye to Glendale by Don Shirley

With Ionesco's The Chairs, A Noise Within has produced a fitting valedictory for its final regular season in Glendale. But why hasn't the Times theater critic written more often about LA's l…

Win Free Tickets to York Theatre Company's TOMORROW MORNING

Win tickets to the York Theatre Company's Tomorrow Morning. Any new followers or anyone who retweets any of my tweets between now and Friday, April 15th at 5PM ET will be entered to win a pa…

'The Mother f-- with the Hat' includes fast-talking Chris Rock by Joe Dziemianowicz

Wanna spend the evening with some intensely troubled but deeply funny substance abusers? Have I got a play for you "The Motherf- with the Hat," starring Chris Rock and Bobby Cannavale as Ne…

'The Motherf**ker with the Hat' on Broadway: Chris Rock makes for a shaky foundation by Chris Jones

BROADWAY REVIEW: "The Motherf**ker with the Hat" plays on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St.; 212-239-6200 or www.theMFwiththeHat.com. With Chris Rock and Bobby Canna…

Exploration as inspiration by Cate McQuaid, Globe Correspondent

The Traveling Scholars are back, with tales to tell. Each year, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts sends off a select few alumni and seasoned students in the Fifth-Year Certificate progra…

Strong ‘Forces’ in Mateo repertoire by Karen Campbell, Globe Correspondent

CAMBRIDGE — At heart, choreographer José Mateo is a storyteller. His most memorable ballets course with a narrative undercurrent that provides context and distinction. Two of the …

Precise geometry, diffuse emotion by Sebastian Smee, Globe Staff

Twenty years before he painted this electrifying family portrait, which the Museum of Fine Arts bought for $20 million in 2003, Edgar Degas jotted a little note in his diary. “The peop…

Photo Flash: GLAAD Media Awards Honor Kristin Chenoweth!

Dolly Parton, Colin Farrell, Sean Hayes, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Allison Janney, Melissa Etheridge, Joel McHale, Kirsten Dunst, and Chaz Bono were among the celebrities who joine…

John Travolta and Kelly Preston Have a Kooky Time at The Addams Family by Broadway.com Staff

Oscar nominee and Broadway veteran John Travolta knows a thing or two about eccentric Broadway families after starring in the 2007 film adaptation of Hairspray, but on April 9 Travolta and h…

Shoshana Bean Reunites with Harvey Fierstein at La Cage aux Folles by Broadway.com Staff

Things got a little wicked backstage at the Longacre Theatre on April 10, when former Elphaba Shoshana Bean stopped by La Cage aux Folles to get cozy with her once-upon-a-time Hairspray co-s…

Museum of New York's Joel Grey Exhibit Opens Tomorrow

The Museum of the City of New York MCNY 1220 Fifth Avenue, in its all-new exhibition Joel Grey A New York Life, examines the enduring impact that legendary actor Joel Grey and his adopted c…

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of EARNEST on Film!

Roundabout Theatre Company, L.A. Theatre Works and BY Experience are thrilled to announce dates and venues for the upcoming screening of Roundabout's critically acclaimed Broadway production…

Don't Let its Name Be a Curse

Even with a title that's too clever by half, Stephen Adly Guirgis's new play, "The Motherf**cker With the Hat," is tight, smart and splendidly well made, a tough-minded comedy that keeps you…

Ann Harada, Christopher Curry, et al. Set for GOD OF CARNAGE at George Street Playhouse

The George Street Theatre will present Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage as a pat of its 2010-11 season. Performances will begin May 10 and run through June 6. The production, which will be dire…

Anything Goes - Post-opening Television Spot by Rtc10018

Anything Goes - Post-opening Television Spot For more information on Anything Goes, visit http://www.anythinggoesonbroadway.com From: rtc10018 Views: 1931 7 ratings Time: 00:30 More in…

Open the Album for a First Look at The People in the Picture, Starring Donna Murphy by Broadway.com Staff

Two-time Tony winner Donna Murphy is coming back to the Broadway stage to lead the cast of The People in the Picture as Bubbie, a grandmother in 1970s New York City. Bubbie was once the darl…

'Catch Me' opens on Broadway to mostly tepid reviews

The musical "Catch Me If You Can," which premiered in Seattle in 2009, has opened on Broadway.

Sneak a Peek at The Importance of Being Earnest, Filmed Live in HD by Broadway.com Staff

The elegance and eloquence of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest are coming to the big screen, and we’ve got a preview! As previously reported, the Roundabout Theatre …

In Comes Company! Stephen Colbert, Patti LuPone & More Celebrate the Star-Studded Sondheim Show by Broadway.com Staff

Rarely has a theater event been as highly anticipated as the recent New York Philharmonic production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company led by Broadway and TV favorite Neil Patrick Harris a…

Photo Coverage: Boggess, Harada et al. Sing for Japan Relief at Geisha Benefit by Kevin Thomas Garcia

The Geisha Gig, a benefit for Japan is an evening of music with an all female line up featuring some of Broadway's hottest leading ladies. The evening, which takes place at The Laurie Beechm…

'Arthur' Sells Fewer Tickets Than Predicted by Brooks Barnes

The weekend was even worse for Russell Brand than initially thought.

Why is Wajdi Mouawad still silent on l’affaire Cantat?

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See the Chilling Trailer for The Woman in Black, Starring Daniel Radcliffe by Broadway.com Staff

A spooky trailer for Daniel Radcliffe’s first post-Harry Potter film, The Woman in Black, has just been released. Dubbed “the most chilling ghost story of all time,” the fi…

Dates and Venues Announced for EARNEST Screenings

Roundabout Theatre Company, L.A. Theatre Works and BY Experience are thrilled to announce dates and venues for the upcoming screening of Roundabout's critically acclaimed Broadway production…

Broadway Grosses: The Book of Mormon Continues to Climb; Daisy Pulls Out of Town by Broadway.com Staff

Audiences can't get enough of The Book of Mormon. The musical continued to play to standing-room-only crowds at a 102% capacity and saw its grosses jump nearly $100,000 to over $966…

HOW TO SUCCEED in Recording Studio Today! Cast Album Gets June Release

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED is in the recording studio today with Decca Records at work on the show's cast album. Radcliffe has hinted on Regis amp Kelly rece…

Kenny Leon and Jasmine Guy Will Co-Star in Shepard's Fool for Love in Atlanta by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Kenny Leon and Jasmine Guy will co-star in the Sam Shepard drama about a volatile love affair, Fool for Love, which will play a limited four-week run at Atlanta's True …

Profiles to stage 'Behanding,' new LaBute play by Chris Jones

Profiles Theatre has snagged the Chicago premiere of Martin McDonagh's recent Broadway play, "A Behanding in Spokane." Rick Snyder will direct the production, slated to open in early Septemb…

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: April 11 - 17

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theaterWelcome to BroadwayWorld's newest feature the Broadway Ticket Buying Guide. Inside, you …

Jason Robert Brown, Liz Callaway, et al. Set for Town Hall Anniversary Event, 5/2

On May 2 at 800 PM, The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, led by Marvin Leffler President and Lawrence Zucker Executive Director, will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with Town Hall at 90, a be…

Midwest, world premieres set for Profiles 2011-2012 season

Profiles Theatre, the storefront operation at 4147 N. Broadway, that continually nabs the rights to some of the hottest new properties, has done so again for its 2011-2012 season. On the doc…

A.R.T. nominated for 26 IRNE Awards by Amandagutowski

The A.R.T. is nominated for 26 IRNE Awards, from Best New Play for The Blue Flower, to Best Ensemble for Cabaret... and many more! The A.R.T. is nominated for 26 I…

A.R.T. nominated for 26 IRNE Awards by Amandagutowski

The A.R.T. is nominated for 26 IRNE Awards, from Best New Play for The Blue Flower and Johnny Baseball, to Best Ensemble for Cabaret... and many more!

Great Catch! Jackman, LuPone, the Broderick Family & More Celebrate Opening Night of Catch Me If You Can by Bruce Glikas

You've heard of the Rat Pack? Well, opening night of Catch Me If You Can was an unofficial meeting of the Shaiman & Wittman Pack. The starry pals of composers Marc Shaiman and Scott …

The Museum of the City of New York Opens JOEL GREY/A NEW YORK LIFE Tomorrow, Apr 12

THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK EXAMINES THE ARTISTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOEL GREY AND NEW YORK CITY WITH " J O E L   G R E Y / A   N E W   Y O R K &n…

Photo Coverage: WONDERLAND Production Shots!

A New Alice. A New Musical stars Janet Dacal In The Heights as Alice, Darren Ritchie Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious The Scot…

Happy Opening! Congrats Catch Me If You Can!

Check out the photos from Catch Me If You Can’s opening night on the blue carpet! For more photos and video footage click here! Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd. Laura Bell Bundy …

Theater Review | 'Bring Us the Head of Your Daughter': Their Bright Teenager Is a Cannibal by Charles Isherwood

"Bring Us the Head of Your Daughter," from the frisky downtown troupe the Amoralists, doesn't make much dramatic capital from its outrageous conceit.

Hal Prince, Rita Moreno, Judy Kuhn, Boyd Gaines Among Stars Who Will Honor Sheldon Harnick May 16 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning director Harold Prince will be joined by Judy Kuhn, Howard McGillin, Rita Moreno and Boyd Gaines to honor Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick at the 2…

Alfred Molina, David Hyde Pierce to Contribute to The Importance of Being Earnest: Live in HD Broadcast; Venues Announced by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce will serve as host of The Importance of Being Earnest: Live in HD, which as previously reported, will be shown for limited screenings in movie theaters an…

Review: Urge for Going at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

while not offering any new insights into the Middle East troubles, this play about Palestinian refugees does have a touching, universal heartbeat.

How I Came to The Human Voice by Ho-Jung

Ten years ago, while living in New York, I was in Gene Frankel's acting class. He loaned me his 1979 edition of Jean Cocteau's The Eagle Has Two Heads and The Human Voice and suggested I …

'Catch' grabs auds

Legit News: Broadway play opens in Gotham -- The life of legendary ex-con man Frank Abagnale Jr. must have passed before his eyes April 10 -- since the man himself was there at the opening n…

Girl X: An actor? In a wheelchair? by Mark Fisher

How director Pol Heyvaert was forced to rethink his ideas about disability. By Mark FisherIt's early 2008, and the National Theatre of Scotland has asked Belgian theatre director Pol Heyvaer…

Photo Coverage: BILLY ELLIOT Celebrates 1000th Performance on Broadway! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated 1,000 performances on Broadway on Friday, April 8th, 730pm at the Imperial Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the momen…

Merch madness means you're mad if you don't have merch. by Ken Davenport

I've worked on some stinkers of shows. And you know what? No matter how short the run, we've always sold some t-shirts.

VIDEO FLASH: Daniel Radcliffe in The Woman in Black Movie Trailer by Andy Propst

Momentum Pictures has released a trailer for its forthcoming film version of Susan Hill's novel The Woman in Black. Directed by James Watkins, the film stars Daniel Radcliffe and is sc…

Songwriters Music Series Kicks Off in New York with Matthew Morrison, 5/10

On May 10th, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation will kick off the Songwriters Music Series at the Hard Rock Cafe New York with a short acoustic set by musician and Glee star Matthew Morrison.…

Roundabout's new musical The People in the Picture featured in the Wall Street Journal by Bbbblogger

Roundabout Theatre Company's new musical The People in the Picture opens on Broadway April 28th at Studio 54.   April 11, 2011 Culture Count A New York Costume Drama in the Making By Lizz…

PHOTO FLASH: Keith David, Kate Linder, Rico Rodriguez et al. at Academy of Magical Arts Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Jack Davenport, Keith David, Rico Rodriguez, and Marina Sirtis were presenters at the Academy of Magical Arts' Awards ceremony, held at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre on April 10. The aw…

Silent Sky

Legit Reviews: Lauren Gunderson tells the story of of Henrietta Leavitt, an amateur astronomer who transcended her post as a Harvard "computer" (data entry clerk) to make significant observa…

Alison Fraser, Leslie Kritzer, et al. Set for COMMENTARY Film

Commentary, the next feature film by award-winning independent filmmaker Aaron Mark Random Unrelated Projects, Zbornik Developing will feature a distinguished cast of Broadway veterans.

Second City's 'South Side of Heaven' is dark, funny and unafraid of commitment by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "South Side of Heaven" ★★★½ Open run at Second City, 1616 N. Wells St.; Running time: 2 hours; Tickets: $22-$27 at 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com. Wi…

PHOTO FLASH: Valerie Bertinelli, Susan Lucci, Wendie Malick, JoAnne Worley, et al. Honor Betty White at Actors and Others for Animals Luncheon by Dan Bacalzo

Betty White was honored at the 40th annual Actors and Others for Animals, Celebration of Caring luncheon, held at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California on Saturday, April …

It's A Starry Weekend at Bengal Tiger as Robin Williams Welcomes Michael J. Fox, Ben Vereen, Jennifer Grey and More by Broadway.com Staff

Now that Robin Williams is calling Broadway home in the new play Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, plenty of celebrities are heading to the Richard Rodgers Theatre to cheer him on. Durin…

Betsy Aidem, Christopher Curry, Ann Harada, James Ludwig Set for George Street Playhouse's God of Carnage by Andy Propst

George Street Playhouse has announced casting for Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage, translated by Christopher Hampton, to run May 10 - June 5. David Saint will direct the production. The…

Betsy Aidem, Christopher Curry, James Ludwig, Ann Harada Set for George Street God of Carnage by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for the George Street Playhouse's upcoming production of the Tony-winning God of Carnage, which will begin previews at the New Jersey venue May 10.

Photo Flash: THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE Production Photos!

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTUR…

Take a Bow, Billy! Billy Elliot Celebrates 1000 Shows on Broadway by Broadway.com Staff

Billy Elliot, the Broadway tale of a working-class British boy with a gift for ballet, passed another milestone on April 8 when the Elton John-penned musical celebrated 1000 performances on …

Broadway Grosses week ending 4-10-2011 by Theater Advisor

Broadway grosses for the week ending April 10, 2011 are in. OVerall numbers increased once again. With total grosses rising over $1.1MM and attendance increasing by over 22K. (Although 75K s…

PHOTO CALL: The People in the Picture, Starring Donna Murphy, on Broadway by Matthew Blank

The People in the Picture, the new original musical starring Tony Award winner Donna Murphy as an American grandmother remembering her days in European Yiddish theatre, plays Broadway's …

Donald Saddler to Receive 1st Annual Duke Ellington "Beyond Category" Award, Part of Weeklong Ellington Celebration by Andy Propst

Tony Award winning choreographer and performer Donald Saddler will receive the 1st Annual Duke Ellington "Beyond Category" Award at a black-tie cocktail reception and dance ceremon…

Priscilla Queen of the Desert's Nick Adams Could Follow YOU on Twitter by Mgioia

Nick Adams, aka @TheNickAdams, who co-stars in Broadway’s Priscilla Queen of the Desert, could be your next follower on Twitter.com. How? Go to the musical’s Twitter account at …

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/10

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4102011

Goodbye, Miss Daisy! Vanessa Redgrave, James Earl Jones & Co. Say Farewell to the Hit Revival by Broadway.com Staff

James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Boyd Gaines and that famous Packard drove off into the sunset on April 9, 2011, when the Broadway revival of Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy played…

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Opens Tonight!

THE MOTHERFKER WITH THE HAT by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vzquez opens tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld The…

Second City's 'Heaven' misses the mark

Strange, strained, unhealthy, doomed. Those are just some of the descriptors that came to mind after watching "South Side of Heaven," the new Second City mainstage show about fate directed b…

THE BOOK OF THE DUN COW at Lamb's Players by Don Braunagel

Lamb's Players have come up with a colorful treat for fans of adventure fantasy, particularly anthropomorphic works like "Animal Farm," "Watership Down" and "Rabbit, Run" (OK, just kidding &…

WAR HORSE Video Montage by Lincolncentertheater

WAR HORSE Video Montage A montage of scenes from the Broadway production of WAR HORSE. Now playing at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater. "Theatrical Magic!" - …

Broadway Shows That Everyone Liked But Me by Leigh Hile

I keep getting comp tickets to Broadway shows, courtesy of my delightful and generous friend Teresa, and I keep disliking them (either vaguely or acutely). I've left, on all three occasions…

U2 beats Rolling Stones record for biggest-grossing tour

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Irish band U2's current 360 world tour is the most successful ever, beating the record set by The Rolling Stones four years ago, promoters Live Nation Entertainment s…

EXCLUSIVE: Decca Records to Release Daniel Radcliffe and Co.'s How to Succeed Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, starring Daniel Radcliffe in his Broadway musical debut, will be released June 7 on the Decca Broadway label.

PHOTO CALL: Peter Friedman, Annie Golden, Kevin Cahoon and Cast of The Shaggs Meet the Press by Krissie Fullerton

Annie Golden, Peter Friedman, Kevin Cahoon and the cast of the new musical The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World, an Off-Broadway co-production between Playwrights Horizons and New York Theatr…

PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Catch Me If You Can — A Case of Taken Identity by Harry Haun

Meet the first-nighters at the Broadway opening of the new musical Catch Me If You Can.

PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Catch Me If You Can — A Case of Taken Identity by Harry Haun

Meet the first-nighters at the Broadway opening of the new musical Catch Me If You Can.

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Inside Opening Night of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN! by Broadway Beat

The Broadway production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN officially opened last night, April 10. Broadway Beat was there to capture the show's after party

Broadway Grosses* w/e 4/10/2011 by Ken Davenport

The following are the Broadway Grosses from the week ending April 10, 2011: Show Name GrossGross TotalAttn %Cap AvgPdAdm AMERICAN IDIOT $703,032 8,742 63.94% $80.42 ANYTHING GOES $557,484 8,…

David Foster Wallace, Self-Help Reader by Jennifer Schuessler

David Foster Wallace's posthumous novel, "The Pale King," may be unfinished, but it is still 548 pages long. Fortunately for busy Wallace fans, some shorter bits of Wallaceana have been popp…

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of WAR HORSE

War Horse is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo. The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraord…

Broadway Grosses: April 4 - 10 by David Gewirtzman

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Broadway Grosses: April 4 - 10 by David Gewirtzman

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Tovah Feldshuh, Howard McGillin, Rita Moreno, Hal Prince, et al. Set for Theatre Museum Awards Ceremony by Andy Propst

Jim Brochu, Gregg Edelman, Tovah Feldshuh, Jenny Fellner, Boyd Gaines, Anita Gillette, Jessica Grove, Elizabeth Inghram, Judy Kuhn, Howard McGillin, and Rita Moreno will perform at the 2011 …

BABY IT'S YOU Announces New Performance Schedule!

Inspired by the true story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who in the late 1950's took the male-dominated music industry by storm, BABY IT'S YOU is a new Broadway musical conceived by Floyd…

Charice, Cheyenne Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stephen Toblowsky to Appear on April 19 Glee by Brian Scott Lipton

Charice, Cheyenne Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Stephen Toblowsky are all scheduled to make return appearances on the April 19 episode of FOX's hit series Glee, according to IMBD.com. …

Full Cast Announced for MASTER CLASS on Broadway

Lynne Meadow Artistic Director and Barry Grove Executive Producer are pleased to announce full casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's award winnin…

Mamma Mayor! NYC Mayor Bloomberg Has an ABBA-riffic Evening at Mamma Mia! by Broadway.com Staff

After the Dynamos of Mamma Mia! co-starred with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg in a parody skit at the recent Inner Circle charity dinner, it was only fair for Hizzoner to see them live at Broa…

An Evening With Shirley MacLaine Will Be Seen in Texas and California by Adam Hetrick

Academy Award-winning actress Shirley MacLaine will give Dallas-area audiences a behind-the-scenes look at some of her most memorable screen performances in a one-night-only event April 30 a…

The phone call all TV producers fear by Mark Lawson

Copyright law can be a minefield " as the BBC found out over Room at the TopThe sudden removal from the BBC4 schedule last week of a new dramatisation of John Braine's novel Room at the Top,…

See Christie Brinkley Knock 'Em Dead as She Makes Her Broadway Debut in Chicago by Broadway.com Staff

The word on everybody's lips is Christie! Supermodel Christie Brinkley added Broadway baby to her already impressive resume as she made her Broadway debut on April 8 as Chicago's lea…

George S. Kaufman Trapped in Premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher and Eric Simonson's Louder Faster; Cast Announced by Kenneth Jones

Casting has been announced for City Theatre's Pittsburgh world premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher and Eric Simonson's comedy, Louder Faster, about Pittsburgh playwright George S. Kaufman tr…

Alvin Ailey gets warm welcome

Legit News: Dance org benefit a rousing success -- Despite a few glitches, including the freezing cold weather that had scantily clad females huddling next to heat lamps and the non-arrival …

A 'Dreamy' night at Pacific Northwest Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet has been performing George Balanchine's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for more than 25 years, and the company wears it well.

PHOTO FLASH: Kristin Chenoweth, Kirsten Dunst, Sarah Drew, Jai Rodriguez et al. at Los Angeles GLAAD Awards by Dan Bacalzo

The GLAAD Media Awards -- which recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and the issues that …

Roundabout's ANYTHING GOES in the news by Akass

The New York Times Slide show about "You're the Top." http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/04/08/theater/20110408-toplyrics.html New Yorker Magazine Watch an audio slide show of life backst…

That Championship Season's Chris Noth on "The View" tomorrow by Akass

THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON's Chris Noth will appear live on ABC's "The View" tomorrow Tuesday, April 12th between 11-12:00PM.

MTC Announces Full Casting for MASTER CLASS by Bbbblogger

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce full casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's award wi…

THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON's Chris Noth to Appear on THE VIEW Tomorrow

THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON's Chris Noth will appear live on ABC's The View tomorrow Tuesday, April 12th between 11-1200PM. THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON stars Brian Cox, Jim Gaffigan, Chris Noth, J…

BABY IT'S YOU Announces New Playing Schedule

THE MUSIC YOU GREW UP WITH THE STORY YOU NEVER KNEW NEW PLAYING SCHEDULE FOR BROADWAY'S NEW MUSICAL BABY IT'S YOU!  Get Baby It's You Tickets NOW THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 1, 2011: Monday …

Hoch, Crawford, et al. Set for DIRTY PICTURES Reading, 4/21

DIRTY PICTURES, the new comedy by D.W. Gregory Radium Girls Resident Playwright at New Jersey Rep will be presented in a industry reading on Thursday, April 21st at 3pm at Ripley Grier Studi…

Laura Michelle Kelly On Board for GODDESS Film

According to the Hollywood Reporter, MARY POPPINS star Laura Michelle Kelly will take a break from starring as the beloved Brittish nanny to star in GODDESS. The musical comedy will start fi…

Warren Leight to Become Executive Producer of Law & Order: SVU by Andy Propst

Playwright Warren Leight will become the executive producer and showrunner of NBC's hit series, Law & Order: SVU, according to a report in Variety. He replaces Neal Baer, who will…

Full Cast Set For MTC's Master Class, Starring Tyne Daly and Sierra Boggess by Broadway.com Staff

Full casting has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's Master Class, featuring Tyne Daly and Sierra Boggess. Clinton Brandhagen w…

Six New Scenes To Be Unveiled In 2011 RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

MSG Entertainment MSGE announced today that tickets are on-sale now to the most dynamic production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, to…

Audemars Piguet provides special MEMPHIS experience by Bcefatv

Audemars Piguet provides special MEMPHIS experience On February 3rd, 2011, Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet invited more than 1,100 kids from public schools and AIDS service organizations a…

PHOTO CALL: Sierra Boggess, Lauren Kennedy, Lisa Brescia and More Sing For Japan in The Geisha Gig by Krissie Fullerton

Sierra Boggess, Lauren Kennedy, Lisa Brescia and more took to the stage of the Beechman Theatre April 10 to perform The Geisha Gig, an evening to benefit the recent devastation in Japan.

Classmates Announced for Broadway's Master Class, Starring Tyne Daly by Kenneth Jones

Tyne Daly's late-career Maria Callas will share the stage with Clinton Branhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Silber, Garrett Sorenson and the previously announced Sierra Boggess in the new …

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Full Casting for Broadway Master Class by Dan Bacalzo

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the Broadway revival of Terrence McNally's Master Class, to play the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, June 14-August 14, with an opening…

'Catch Me If You Can' Opens on Broadway

'Catch Me If You Can' © 'Catch Me If You Can' The film-turned-musical Catch Me If You Can officially opened last night with a star-studded Opening Night audience that rivaled the stars on…

Wonderland's Janet Dacal on Making the Leap Through the Looking Glass to Leading Lady by Gemma Wilson

With her wide smile and fiery red curls, Janet Dacal is becoming a recognizable Broadway figure. She made her debut in the short-lived Good Vibrations, but she is best known to Rialto regula…

Juliano Mer-Khamis obituary by Rachel Shabi

Palestinian-Israeli actor, activist and theatre director with a global reputationThe Palestinian-Israeli actor Juliano Mer-Khamis, who has been shot dead at the age of 52, was a success…

MCC Theater to Offer Free Play Readings by Alex Lewin, Ed Napier and Anton Dudley by Adam Hetrick

Three new plays by Alex Lewin, Ed Napier and Anton Dudley will receive free readings under the auspice of MCC Theater beginning April 18 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center.

STAGE TUBE: LOVE NEVER DIES' Haley Flaherty on Meg

Just recently new members of the Love Never Dies cast took to the stage at the Adelphi Theatre, and in this video, the new Meg, Haley Flaherty takes a moment to chat about her character. Cli…

"Catch Me If You Can" at The Neil Simon Theatre

"Catch Me If You Can" at The Neil Simon Theatre : were we "caught" or not? Our instareview of Catch Me If You Can.

PHOTO FLASH: La Cage Aux Folles' Cagelles Hit Times Square by Tristan Fuge

On Monday, April 11, members of "The Cagelles" from the Broadway revival of La Cage Aux Folles joined tourists in Times Square to kick off Garnier's Cleaner Greener World Tou…

Tomorrow Is Grim in Future Anxiety, a World Premiere at Flea Theater; Cast Announced by Kenneth Jones

Off-Off-Broadway's The Flea Theater will stage the world premiere of Laurel Haines' Future Anxiety, set in a world of depleted resources, April 15-May 26. Artistic director Jim Simps…

War Horse's Journey to Broadway (Video) by Mgioia

CBS profiles the new Broadway play, War Horse, and how the magic of lifelike puppetry is created each night onstage. War Horse was adapted by Nick Stafford for the stage from Michael Morpurg…

An Extended Farewell for Steve Carell at 'The Office' by Dave Itzkoff

The April 28 episode of "The Office," on which Mr. Carell bids farewell to the series, will run about 50 minutes.

The Importance of Being Earnest: Live in HD by Rtc10018

The Importance of Being Earnest: Live in HD For more information on The Importance of Being Earnest: Live in HD, visit http://www.EarnestHD.com From: rtc10018 Views: 3767 3 ratings Tim…

PHOTO FLASH: Keith David, Jules Fisher, Kate Linder, Rico Rodriguez, et al. at Academy of Magical Arts Awards by Dan Bacalzo

Jack Davenport, Keith David, Rico Rodriguez, and Marina Sirtis were presenters at the Academy of Magical Arts' Awards ceremony, held at the Avalon Hollywood Theatre on April 10. The aw…

PHOTO CALL: Billy Elliot Celebrates 1000th Performance on Broadway by Krissie Fullerton

The Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated its 1000th performance on Broadway April 8. The cast marked the occasion with a curtain speech, celebratory buttons and a champagn…

Catch Me If You Can's Opening Night: The Real Frank Abagnale, Jr.

Frank Abagnale, Jr., the real-life inspiration for the book, Steven Spielberg film and now Broadway show, Catch Me If You Can, joins the cast and creatives " director Jack O'Brien, librettis…

Nicolas Cage's stolen famed Superman comic book found in storage locker by Michael Sheridan and Nancy Dillon, Daily News Staff Writer

A million-dollar comic book stolen from actor Nicolas Cage nearly a decade ago has been found in an old southern California storage locker.

The Demolition Man " review by Alfred Hickling

Octagon, BoltonWhat is the difference between a woman and a traction engine? According to Fred Dibnah, the steeplejack and steam enthusiast, "you can belt an engine with a hammer and they sa…

Shelly Berg, Jim Salestrom, Tom Scott, et al. Set for Fleet Week Benefit Cabaret by Dan Bacalzo

The line-up has been announced for a special benefit entitled The Best of the Best!, presented by San Francisco Fleet Week Association at Marines' Memorial Theatre in San Francisco, on …

Dan Clark " review by Brian Logan

Corn Exchange, IpswichDan Clark is riding high on the back of his BBC3 sitcom How Not to Live Your Life. I doubt he considered How Not to Tell a Joke as a title for his standup show, but the…

What to Expect From 'Hat' on Broadway? by The New York Times

Stephen Adly Guirgis's new comedy will open Monday evening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, starring Chris Rock, in his Broadway debut, Bobby Cannavale and Annabella Sciorra. Ben Brantley'…

ArtsBeat: Behind the Poster: 'Master Class' by Erik Piepenburg

A look at the poster design for the coming Broadway revival of "Master Class," starring Tyne Daly as Maria Callas.

Nina Hellman, Tobias Segal, et al. Set for Ronan Noone's Little Black Dress by Dan Bacalzo

Nina Hellman, Tobias Segal, Brian J. Smith, and Dan Oreskes will be featured in Ronan Noone's new play, Little Black Dress, to be presented Off-Broadway by The Exchange at Theatre at St…

2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular Revamped to Include New Scenes and Songs by Michael Gioia

MSG Entertainment has announced that the 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular will feature six new scenes, new Rockette performances and costumes, as well as additional songs for the yearly…

PHOTO FLASH: The Shaggs' Kevin Cahoon, Peter Friedman, Annie Golden, et al. Meet the Press by Tristan Fuge

On Monday, April 11, the cast and writers of The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World met with members of the press at thier first rehearsal. Co-presented by Playwrights Horizons and New York The…

Anything Goes. Company. Catch Me . Cellphone Solutions. New York Theater Tweets 67 by Jonathan Mandell

The most talked-about show this week in New York theater closed after four performances. That was the plan — an all-star New York Philharmonic "concert" of Stephen Sondheim's "Company.…

More Critics Jump on the Priscilla Bus! by Bbbblogger

Following smash runs in Australia, London and Toronto, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The MUSICAL opened on Broadway to critical acclaim at the Palace Theatre on March 20. Here are some more …

Short Takes by Wendy Caster

Victoria Clark Master Class. This is the second master class I've seen given by Victoria Clark. I've also seen Barbara Cook give one. All three were wonderful and occasionally awe-inspiring …

Bertolucci to Receive Honorary Palme d'or at Cannes by Dave Itzkoff

The festival, which has previously given honorary awards to Woody Allen and Clint Eastwood, said it planned to make the distinction an annual tradition starting this year with Mr. Bertolucci.

Mini Review: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT by Tim

Or, A Title That Just Might Sink The Show…. April 12, 2011 This unusually-titled production has a lot going for it, starting with some really strong cast members. Chris Rock (Ralph D) has…

PHOTO CALL: Catch Me If You Can Opens on Broadway; Arrivals, Curtain Call and Party by Matthew Blank

Catch Me If You Can, the new musical by Hairspray songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and playwright Terrence McNally, officially opened April 10 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Kecia Lewis-Evans, Bryce Ryness, Bob Stillman Cast in Sleeping Beauty Wakes by Andrew Gans

McCarter Theatre has announced complete casting and creative team for the new musical Sleeping Beauty Wakes, which will begin previews April 29 at the New Jersey venue.

The Tempest, Silk Street Theatre, London

This fine Russian-language production is full of simple yet illuminating twists and is driven by glee at the magic inherent in theatrical invention, writes Sarah Hemming

Anything Goes, Stephen Sondheim Theatre, New York

Like the work of P.G. Wodehouse, who co-wrote the original Anything Goes book, the show demands we overlook the paltriness of plot for the rewards of wit, writes Brendan Lemon

Casting Announced for London Open Air Theatre Production of Lord of the Flies by Michael Gioia

Regent's Park's first play of the 2011 season, Lord of the Flies, is set to begin performance  May 19 at the Open Air Theatre in the West End.

Casting Announced for London Open Air Theatre Production of Lord of the Flies by Michael Gioia

Regent's Park's first play of the 2011 season, Lord of the Flies, is set to begin performance  May 19 at the Open Air Theatre in the West End.

Author Muses on an Unlikely Success by Sarah Lyall

Michael Morpurgo's "War Horse," a "huge nonevent" when it was published in 1982, has been adapted for the stage and will be a Steven Spielberg film.

REVIEW: 'Catch Me If You Can' musical delivers solid entertainment by Michael Sommers

"Catch Me If You Can" may soar only occasionally, but the show surely gets you to your destination, which is bright Broadway entertainment that's escapist in more ways than one.

STAGE TUBE: Testa, Fraser, Halston Guest Star in JACK IN A BOX

Now in it's third season, the latest episode of the web series 'Jack ina Box' featured guest appearances from Broadway veterans Mary Testa, Alison Fraser, and Julie Halston. Check out episod…

Orlando Rep looking for development director by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a revised job posting from Orlando Repertory Theatre: Rep Development Director: (Revised Listing) Orlando Repertory Theatre (the Rep), a theatre for family and young audiences, …

Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk With Me CD Set for April 19 Release by Andy Propst

Mike Birbiglia's new CD Sleepwalk With Me Live will be released by Comedy Central Records on April 19. The disc preserves portions of Birbiglia's 2006 Off-Broadway show of the …

MCC Announces Spring 2011 Playlab Readings

MCC THEATER ANNOUNCES SPRING 2011  PLAYLAB READINGS INSIDER'S LOOK AT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS BEGINS APRIL 18 AT BARUCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FREE ADMISSION New York, NY " (Robe…

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Men of SISTER ACT!

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment, SISTER ACT began preview performances March 24 and will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. SISTER ACT features an original score with mus…

Karen Ziemba Set for Free Shakespeare in Vegas Reading by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning actress Karen Ziemba will head the cast of a public workshop presentation of Suzanne Bradbeer's comedy Shakespeare in Vegas, April 12 at The Drilling Company.

Mike Birbiglia's "Sleepwalk With Me Live" Will Be Released by Comedy Central Records by Andrew Gans

"Sleepwalk With Me Live," a new CD from Mike Birbiglia, who is currently starring Off-Broadway in My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, will be released April 19 by Comedy Central Records.

Mad Cow announces cabaret headliners by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s more news on the upcoming Orlando Cabaret Festival at Mad Cow Theatre, with the schedule of the festival’s headliners now complete. They are: Jesse Nager, Broadway singer …

THE WIZARD OF OZ BLOG: Dangerous Dave Photo Shoot! by The Wizard Of Oz Blog

Audiences are following the yellow brick road over the rainbow to see Danielle Hope, winner of BBC TV's Over the Rainbow, play Dorothy at The London Palladium, the capital's home of the fami…

Kecia Lewis-Evans, Bryce Ryness, Bob Stillman, Aspen Vincent, et al. Set for McCarter's Sleeping Beauty Wakes by Dan Bacalzo

The McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey, has announced complete casting for its production of the new musical, Sleeping Beauty Wakes, to be presented April 29-June 5, with an opening o…

Kristin Chenoweth, "Modern Family" and "Glee" Accept GLAAD Awards (Video) by Mgioia

The 2011 GLAAD Media Awards were presented April 10 in Los Angeles at the Westin Bonaventure. Promises, Promises‘ Sean Hayes presented his Broadway co-star Kristin Chenoweth with the V…

An Undaunted Author Muses on His Unlikely Hit by Sarah Lyall

Michael Morpurgo discusses his seemingly forgotten 1982 book, "War Horse," that is about to open at Lincoln Center Theater and is to be a Steven Spielberg film.

Wicked Good! Fans Love Catch Me's Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero by Broadway.com Staff

In honor of Norbert Leo Butz's return to Broadway in Catch Me If You Can, Broadway.com asked readers to pick their favorite of the Tony winner's past roles. The votes are in, and fan…

Paulo Szot to Reprise Tony-Winning Performance in London South Pacific by Mark Shenton

Paulo Szot will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Emile de Becque in the London transfer of Bartlett Sher's production of South Pacific, which begins performances at London's B…

Works by Anton Dudley, Alex Lewin, Ed Napier Set for MCC Theater's PlayLab Series by Andy Propst

MCC Theater has announced the three plays that will comprise its 2011 PlayLab reading series, to be offered at Baruch Performing Arts Center April 18 & 25 and May 9 at 7pm. The first …

Theater auditions: 'Throughly Modern Millie' in Eustis: by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition announcement from the Bay Street Players in Eustis: AUDITIONS " Thoroughly Modern Millie April 18 & 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM Bay Street Players will hold auditions fo…

"Glee" and "Modern Family" Win L.A. GLAAD Awards by Adam Hetrick

"Glee" and "Modern Family" tied for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 22nd annual GLAAD Media Awards, which were presented April 10 in Los Angeles at the Westin Bonaventur…

Theater auditions: 'As Easy as Pie' in Cocoa Beach: by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice, as well as a call for volunteers, from the Surfside Players: Surfside Players Proudly Announces OPEN AUDITIONS and VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT for our Playwriting …

Valencia announces coming season by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s the 2011-2012 season from the Valencia Character Company at Valencia Community College: The Drowsy Chaperone, Lisa Lambert-Greg Morrison-Bob Martin-Don McKellar musical, October…

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: Misidentifying Mark Consuelos by Seth Rudetsky

A week in the life of actor, writer and music director Seth Rudetsky.

ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: Misidentifying Mark Consuelos by Seth Rudetsky

A week in the life of actor, writer and music director Seth Rudetsky.

To sleep, perchance to dream ... It is ever OK to doze off in the theatre? | Laura Barnett by Laura Barnett

A theatre critic has caused controversy by snoring through Terence Rattigan's Cause Célèbre. But surely there are worse things than a mid-show snooze. Aren't there?Poor Paul Taylor. There …

Dirty Pictures Reading to Feature Chris Hoch, Ben Crawford by Andrew Gans

An industry reading of the new D.W. Gregory (Radium Girls; resident playwright at New Jersey Rep) comedy Dirty Pictures will be presented April 21 at 3 PM at Ripley Grier Studios.

Dirty Pictures Reading to Feature Chris Hoch, Ben Crawford by Andrew Gans

An industry reading of the new D.W. Gregory (Radium Girls; resident playwright at New Jersey Rep) comedy Dirty Pictures will be presented April 21 at 3 PM at Ripley Grier Studios.

BWW TV: PRISCILLA Celebrates Cast Album Release at B&N!

The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL appeared at a special live performance at Barnes amp Noble's upper east side flagship location 150 East 86th Street …

BWW Interviews: Jose Llana Talks WONDERLAND, El Gato, and More by Oliver Oliveros

It's been a real treat to create El Gato during the workshop and production process of Wonderland He's a Latin cat but I've also been able to infuse a little Filipino in him, I'm proud to sa…

Photo Coverage: Get Ready for BROADWAY BARES XXI: Final Art Unveiled

BROADWAY BARES XXI MASTERPIECE will be held on Sunday, June 19 with two performances only - at 930 pm amp Midnight - at Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd Street in New York. A benefit for Bro…

Heads Up by Diane Snyder

The photo above could very easily give you the wrong impression about Bring Us the Head of Your Daughter, the latest provocative production from The Amoralists. Based on the visual, I would …

Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2011 Edition to Feature New Scenes and Songs by Andy Propst

Six new scenes will be added to the 2011 edition of Radio City Christmas Spectacular, to run November 11-January 2 at Radio City Music Hall. Linda Haberman will direct and choreograph the …

Casting Announced for Wolf Trap Sweeney Todd by Andrew Gans

Casting has been announced for Wolf Trap Opera Company's upcoming production of the classic Stephen Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd, which will be presented July 22 at 8:15 PM at the File…

Darren Criss, Carrie Fisher and Joe Manganiello Among Winners at Logo's NewNowNext Awards by Michael Gioia

"Glee" star Darren Criss took home the Brink of Fame Actor Award, Carrie Fisher won the #zOMG Internet Award, and Joe Manganiello was presented with the Cause You're Hot Award …

STAGE TUBE: Pre-Teen Natalie Portman Taps at Dance Camp

Training for 'Black Swan' wasn't the first time Natalie Portman stratted her stuff on the dance floor. Check out the video below to see the pre-teen Oscar-winner doing a tap routine at dance…

Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opening Night - After Party by Walter McBride

The Broadway production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN officially opened last night, April 10. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's after party

STAGE TUBE: Chenoweth, Hayes, et al. at the GLAAD Media Awards!

Dolly Parton, Colin Farrell, Sean Hayes, Chris Colfer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Allison Janney, Melissa Etheridge, Joel McHale, Kirsten Dunst, and Chaz Bono were among the celebrities who joine…

Christopher Durang Set for May 1 Discussion at Westport Country Playhouse by Andy Propst

Christopher Durang will take part in a public discussion about his work at the Westport Country Playhouse, following the matinee of his play Beyond Therapy, on Sunday May 1. Mark Lamos will…

Tony Award-Winning Cast of God of Carnage Featured in the LA Times by Bbbblogger

The Tony-Award winning cast of GOD OF CARNAGE starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden, is now in previews at the Ahmanson Theatre where it will open this We…

Sutton Foster Confirms Barnes & Noble Appearance, 5/9

Tony Winner Sutton Foster has confirmed a May 9th Live at Barnes amp Noble' in-store performance and CD signing to celebrate Ghostlight Records' release of her 20-song tour de force An Eveni…

Feature: Opening Night: Catch Me If You Can by Tristan Fuge and Brian Scott Lipton

Matthew Broderick, Laura Bell Bundy, Tina Fey, Jane Krakowski, Hugh Jackman, Shirley MacLaine, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patti LuPone, Martin Short, Robin Williams, and more stars come out for t…

In memoriam: Kip Watson by Elizabeth Maupin

I’m sorry to have to say that Kip Watson, one of the forefathers of dance in Central Florida, died this morning of cancer. Kip danced on Broadway in the original company of The Music M…

Horse Trade Theater Group Announces Summer 2011 Programming

HORSE TRADE THEATER GROUP ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2011 PROGRAMMING   Horse Trade Theater Group (Erez Ziv, Managing Director, Heidi Grumelot, Artistic Director) announces their 12th seas…

I'M SPEAKING IN ALL CAPS IN MY BRAIN!!! by RVCBard

You know when I told you all about Tulpa, or Anne&Me getting a staged reading at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity?Fate just turned me into a liar. And that's a good thing!Over th…

Sutton Foster to Perform and Sign New CD at Barnes & Noble May 9th

Sutton Foster Confirms May 9th Barnes and Noble In-Store Performance and CD Signing, as New CD Earns Raves USA TODAY: “Revelatory, showing a sense of grace and wonder&rdq…

Catch Me if You Can reviewed at Time Out New York by David Cote

A Spielberg caper flick tries to impersonate a Broadway musical.

Can 'Catch Me If You Can' nab any Tonys?

"Catch Me If You Can" is the fourth of five new musicals on Broadway this season to have begun as a hit film. As with the others -- "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,…

Meet the Guys of Broadway's Sister Act (Video) by Mgioia

Though Broadway’s new musical Sister Act is composed mostly of sassy sisters, there wouldn’t be a show without the men. Here, the guys introduce themselves while in rehearsals fo…

A Hard Rain: Modest Turnout for Bob Dylan in Vietnam by Dave Itzkoff

Bob Dylan played to about 4,000 people in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, his first concert in Vietnam, following concerts in China where his set lists were approved by those Communist countries…

Mary Testa, Alison Fraser and Julie Halston are the "Surprise" on Episode 20 of "Jack in a Box" (Video) by Mgioia

Tony Award nominees Mary Testa (On the Town, 42nd Street) and Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden, Romance/Romance), along with The Divine Sister’s Julie Halston, guest star in Michael Cy…

Catch Me If You Can by Richard Seff

I don't know who first said "let's make a musical out of the hit movie "Catch Me If You Can". Let's assume it was Margo Lion, the producer, Jack O'Brien, the director, or Marc Shaiman, the c…

Lend Me a Tenor: The Musical to Play the West End's Gielgud Theatre by Andy Propst

Lend Me a Tenor: The Musical will transfer to the West End's Gielgud Theatre, beginning performances on June 2 in anticipation of a June 15 opening, according to a post in Damian Humble…

Karen Ziemba Set for Workshop and Public Reading of Shakespeare in Vegas by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba will be featured in a workshop and public reading of Suzanne Bradbeer's Shakespeare in Vegas, to be presented by The Drilling Company as part of its "…

Mistakes Were Made Star Michael Shannon Lands Role in "Man of Steel" by Andrew Gans

Oscar nominee Michael Shannon, who drew acclaim earlier this season for his work Off-Broadway in Craig Wright's new comedy Mistakes Were Made, has landed a role in Zack Snyder's new …

Sets for life: my favourite theatre designs " in pictures

RSC associate designer Tom Piper reveals the sets that have most inspired him " from a plain white box to a life-sized ship

Review: Blue Man Group (finally) by Linda

When I was a college student in the Boston area, it was all the rage to usher for Blue Man Group. That might be a slight exaggeration, but I do remember people constantly talking about it. A…

Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Will Bring An Evening to Kansas City in 2012 by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin will bring their acclaimed concert act to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in January 2012.

Kristin Chenoweth, Glee, Modern Family, et al. Receive GLAAD Awards at Los Angeles Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

The GLAAD Media Awards -- which recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and the issues that …

Glee, Modern Family, Kristin Chenoweth et al. Receive GLAAD Awards at Los Angeles Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

The GLAAD Media Awards -- which recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and the issues that …

Cabaret for a Cause Features Lauren Elder, Maya Sharpe, Allison Case and Brett Teresa by Andrew Gans

Cabaret for a Cause-Open Your Heart at Open Mic, a new cabaret series at Rachel's Restaurant on West 43rd Street, continues April 11 at 8 PM.

Andrew in rehearsal with Julian Lloyd Webber and Jiaxin Cheng by The Really Useful Group

Andrew in rehearsal with Julian Lloyd Webber and Jiaxin Cheng http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com http://www.facebook.com/andrewlloydwebber In this exclusive video clip, Andrew Lloyd Webber r…

The Addams Family's Stephanie Gibson Chase Will Make a Splash April 18 by Andrew Gans

Stephanie Gibson Chase, who understudies the role of Morticia in Broadway's The Addams Family, will go it solo at Splash Bar April 18.

Perô or the Mysteries of the Night to Launch U.S. Tour in Costa Mesa by Andy Propst

The Netherlands' Speeltheater Holland will launch a U.S. tour of Guus Ponsioen's Perô or the Mysteries of the Night, with an engagement at the Segerstrom Center for the A…

Photo Coverage: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opening Night Curtain Call by Walter McBride

The Broadway production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN officially opened last night, April 10. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's high-energy curtain call

Eric Michael Gillett, Karen Akers, Melanie Vaughan Set for I Won't Sing a Sondheim Song... or will I? by Andrew Gans

The Cabaret Cares season will conclude April 17 at 7 PM with Eric Michael Gillett, who will offer I Won't Sing a Sondheim Song... or will I? at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Wanamaker's Pursuit - Philadelphia Review by Tim Dunleavy

Martinez has a lot to say, and says it quite well"but so many of the speeches are fraught with meaning and symbolism that the play's efforts to tell us something important can seem obvious a…

Urge for Going - Review by Matthew Murray

"One man's facts are another man's fabrications," says a character early in Mona Mansour's new play Urge for Going, which has just opened at The Public Theater as part of its Public LAB deve…

'Funny' works out more than fine by Mary Kunz Goldman

Fanny Brice herself would have gotten a kick out of the "Funny Girl" on stage Saturday in Kleinhans Music Hall. It had so much style and good humor.

Nicholas Kent to Direct Tactical Questioning: Scenes from the Baha Mousa Inquiry in London by Andy Propst

Nicolas Kent will direct Richard Norton Taylor's Tactical Questioning: Scenes from the Baha Mousa Inquiry, to run June 2-July 2 at the Tricycle Theatre. Polly Sullivan will design the …

Review: Born Bad at curtainup.com by Amanda Cooper

a speeding train of a play, going at full speed from start to finish. . .

Michael Shannon to Join Henry Cavill, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane in Superman: Man of Steel Movie by Andy Propst

Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon will co-star as the villainous General Zod in the new film, Superman: Man of Steel. Zack Snyder is directing the production.. The film is also slated…

Review: The Comedy of Errors at curtainup.com by Deirdre Donovan

The Acting Company adds a Chaplinesque twist to Shakespeare's farce . . .

London's Union Theatre Offers Revivals of Two Classic Musicals and a World Premiere by Mark Shenton

London's Union Theatre in Southwark, currently represented by the transfer to Wilton's Music Hall of Iolanthe and soon to transfer Irish Blood English Heart to the Trafalgar Studios,…

Imogen Stubbs, Doreen Mantle, Jonathan Cullen to Star in Ibsen's Little Eyolf in London by Mark Shenton

Imogen Stubbs, Doreen Mantle and Jonathan Cullen will star in a new production of Ibsen's 1894 play Little Eyolf, beginning performances at London's Jermyn Street Theatre May 3, prio…

Imogen Stubbs, Doreen Mantle, Jonathan Cullen to Star in Ibsen's Little Eyolf in London by Mark Shenton

Imogen Stubbs, Doreen Mantle and Jonathan Cullen will star in a new production of Ibsen's 1894 play Little Eyolf, beginning performances at London's Jermyn Street Theatre May 3, prio…

Tony DeSare, Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano, et al. to Perform at Royal Room Supper Club by Andy Propst

The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach has announced its spring and summer lineup for the Royal Room Supper Club. Among the performers who are scheduled to appear at the venue are Eric Comstock and…

"Nothing happens; Melisande dies." by Life's A Pitch

In T minus 20 minutes, this year's #OperaPlot begins again. The contest, started by blogger The Omniscient Mussel (yes, we know that sounds like a stripper name but she's not), is in its thi…

Fri, Apr 15 @ 5.00 P.M: Jen Grisanti: Mini-Workshop and Book-Signing (FREE) at The Drama Book Shop by Drama Book Shop

Story Line: Finding Gold In Your Life Story The author, Jen Grisanti, a Story Consultant and former studio executive, will go into how writers can learn to draw from their emotional well and…

A packed 'Jim Caruso's Cast Party' gives Chicago performers a chance to show their stuff by Bob [cta]

When I interviewed Jim Caruso last week, he joked that the experiment to bring his Manhattan-based Cast Party to Chicago could be a disaster. “It might just be Billy [Stritch] and me s…

ArtsBeat: Curtain Down, Heads Up: Squirming in the Seats by Erik Piepenburg

Readers respond to Ben Brantley's Theater Talkback column on disturbing shows.

New Dramatists to honor Berlind

Legit News: Veteran producer to receive lifetime achievement award -- Legit producer Roger Berlind will take home the lifetime achievement award from the 62nd annual New Dramatists luncheon …

New owner launches Broadway.com award ceremony

Legit News: Gotham ceremony to include road-focused trophy -- Add another legit kudofest to the sked: The annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards launches a May 15 Gotham ceremony to go a…

BWW's On This Day - April 11, 2011

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 11 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Catch Me If You Can Musical opens on Broadway Review Roundup Critics score=2.3 Stars by Theater Advisor

Sara Krulwich/NY Times Catch Me If You Can the Musical opened on Broadway last evening April 10, 2011. The reviews are in. So far audience buzz on the show has been strong with TheaterAdviso…

Congo's women stand up against rape | Victoria Brittain by Victoria Brittain

Eve Ensler has done what Hillary Clinton failed to do " helped give Congolese women power over their livesIn her early days as US secretary of state in 2009, Hillary Clinton went to the east…

From page to stage: should more libraries become theatres? | Natasha Tripney by Natasha Tripney

There's plenty that links the two " not least their umbilical link with communities. Is it time to think more creatively about what libraries can do?The words on the page fade to white. A vo…

Review: Catch Me If You Can at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

though Aaron Tveit has the voice to get this musicaliced caper airborne, it's only when Norbert Leo Butz's modern day Jarvert is on stage, that this show gains altitude. . . .

A Spring Break Internship at LPA by Bob Kosovsky, Library For The Performing Arts, Music Division

The Music Division is fortunate to have an internship program for several years. This program allows students the unique experience to see what it is like working in a large music research l…

NY Review: 'The Motherf**ker With the Hat' by David Sheward

A miscast Chris Rock throws off the balance of Stephen Adly Guirgis' provocative and profane comedy-drama, but there is still plenty to praise.

Madonna in 'Sunset Blvd.' Film?

Madonna © Pascal Le Segretain/ Getty Images Andrew Lloyd Webber apparently is looking to make a film version of his musical Sunset Boulevard, which tells the fictitious tale of silent scr…

Bernadette Peters Honored with Sondheim Award

Bernadette Peters © Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images The amazing Bernadette Peters will be honored tonight at the Signature Theatre as the 2011 recipient of the Stephen Sondheim Award. Peters…

Raven by Nicole Villeneuve

This staging of Ukrainian Oleh Lysheha's haunting poem derives its power from the text but is undermined by puzzling staging choices that counteract it.

This Week on Broadway for April 10, 2011: 4'33' by James Marino

Sir Peter Hall, Christopher Luscombe, Stephen Unwin to Direct Works in Theatre Royal Bath's Summer Season by Andy Propst

Sir Peter Hall will direct Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, as part of the summer season at the Theatre Royal Bath, according to a report on Whatsonstage.com. The plays, which …

Wilson, Benanti, et al. Set for L&L Downtown, 4/11

Multiple Tony Award nominee Patrick Wilson will join other special guests for the Lyrics amp Lyricists Downtown David Yazbek, the LampLTM series at 92YTribeca on Monday, April 11.

Cumming, Bernhard, Cavanagh Lead I WANT TO BE EVIL Industry Reading, 4/11

i want to be evil, a new play by David Brind, gets a private industry reading on April 11th in Manhattan.

Actors' Playhouse to Present Next to Normal in 2012 by Bethany Rickwald

Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables has added the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal to its 2011-2012 season. The production will play the Miracle Theatre, January 18 - Februar…

Making a pitch perfect case for the British musical..... by Mark Shenton

British musical theatre - or at least musical theatre originated in Britain, which is a slightly different thing - dominated the genre in the 80s, thanks largely to two men: Andrew Lloyd Web…

TTIC- Annabel Armour - Apr 11, 2011 by [email protected] (talk Theatre In Chicago), Talk Theatre In Chicago

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Annabel Armour. She talks about her performance as Stevie in Remy Bumppo Theatre's The Goat or, Who is …

Kelli O'Hara, Lauren Kennedy, et al. Set for CAP21 Concert, 4/11 by Bww News Desk

CAP 21, now in its 18th year of creating new work and developing new talent as America's Musical Theatre Conservatory and Theatre Company, honors award-winning composers and lyricists Jason …

There's a Catch in the Timing by Peter Filichia

As any con man or lawman can tell you, timing is extraordinarily important in his occupation. If the con man is a little tardy in escaping, he might not get away. If the lawman’s late,…

TT: Tick-tock, tick-tock

What with the steady stream of Broadway and off-Broadway openings and the fast-approaching world premiere of Danse Russe in Philadelphia...

It's Steven Spielberg Week on Broadway"Where Is He? by Roger Friedman

Steven Spielberg is probably a busy guy, but this is his week on Broadway. Last night, a musical version of his film, “Catch Me If You Can,” opened with a star studded premiere a…

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Baby It's You! Co-Director Sheldon Epps by Harry Haun

Meet Sheldon Epps, artistic director of California's Pasadena Playhouse and co-director of Broadway's Baby It's You!

For Radio Host Jonathan Schwartz, the Melody Lingers On by Mervyn Rothstein

There's no music like show music. Just ask Jonathan Schwartz, the radio host, champion of the American popular song and son of Broadway composer Arthur Schwartz.

THE BOOK SHELF: Judi Dench's "And Furthermore," Tips From an "Enraged Accompanist," a Guide to Off-Broadway Musicals by Steven Suskin

We page through Judi Dench's book of memoirs; three books celebrating the Tennessee Williams Centennial; Andrew Gerle's "Enraged Accompanist's Guide to the Perfect Audition&…

Today In Theatre History: APRIL 11 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1914 Mrs. Patrick Campbell and Herbert Beerbohm Tree are the very first Eliza Doolittle and Professor Higgins. George Bernard Shaw's tale of class and character, Pygmalion, wins 118 perf…

Bernadette Peters Gets Sondheim Award April 11; Stephen Buntrock, Rebecca Luker, Euan Morton Sing by Kenneth Jones

Stephen Buntrock, Rebecca Luker, Eleasha Gamble and Euan Morton will perform at the April 11 gala benefit presentation of the Stephen Sondheim Award to Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters &m…

Cabaret Cares: Songs for Japan, With Daisy Eagan, Andrea Marcovicci, Valarie Pettiford, Offered April 11 by Andrew Gans

Daisy Eagan and James Mooney, in association with the Catalina Jazz Club, present Cabaret Cares: Songs for Japan April 11 at 8 PM at the Hollywood venue.

Lisa Howard Sings William Finn April 11 With Tituss Burgess, Jessica Snow Wilson, Derrick Baskin by Andrew Gans

Lisa Howard, who made her Broadway debut in William Finn's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, celebrates the release of her upcoming new CD with a concert at Birdland April…

Welcome to My Life Reading, With Dee Roscioli, Gerard Canonico, Andrew Call, Presented April 11 by Andrew Gans

Judy Kent presents a by-invitation-only reading of the new musical Welcome to My Life April 11 in Manhattan.

Motherf**ker with the Hat, Starring Chris Rock, Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Actor-comic Chris Rock makes his Broadway debut in Stephen Adly Guirgis' star-filled Motherf**ker with the Hat, which officially opens April 11 at 6:30 PM at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatr…

Matthew Morrison, Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt Honored at CAP21 Benefit Concert April 11 by Andrew Gans

Broadway and "Glee" star Matthew Morrison will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award at CAP 21's annual all-star benefit concert April 11 at The Kaye Playhouse (68th Street be…

Laura Benanti and Patrick Wilson Sing David Yazbek Tunes at the 92Y Tribeca April 11 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti and Tony nominee Patrick Wilson join Tony-nominated songwriter David Yazbek April 11 at the 92Y Tribeca as part of the "Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown&q…

Jackie Hoffman, Tovah Feldshuh, Heidi Blickenstaff Share An Afternoon With Doug Cohen April 11 by Adam Hetrick

Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, Tovah Feldshuh, Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Kennedy, Jeff McCarthy and Barbara Walsh celebrate the work of Fred Ebb Award winner Douglas J. Cohen April 11 at th…

Melissa Errico, Morgan James and Zachary Booth Sing for The Bridge Benefit April 11 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico is part of the April 11 benefit concert The Bridge: Where Hope and Respect Come Together at New World Stages.

Carly Simon, Kelli O'Hara, Michael Cerveris, American Idiot Cast Perform at Our Time Gala April 11 by Adam Hetrick

Carly Simon, Amy Ryan, Kelli O’Hara, Jason Patric and Michael Cerveris participate in Our Time's April 11 gala honoring Academy Award-winning writer David Seidler.

For Radio Host Jonathan Schwartz, the Melody Lingers On by Mervyn Rothstein

There's no music like show music. Just ask Jonathan Schwartz, the radio host, champion of the American popular song and son of Broadway composer Arthur Schwartz.

The Monday Q&A: Playwright Brad Fraser, no longer a bad boy by J. Kelly Nestruck

With a new play premiering in Manchester and another running in his hometown of Edmonton, he’s feeling reflective and taking chances