Tuesday, May 17, 2016

The Receipt on Our Commercialized Life: SHOPPING AND F***ING by Courtney Kochuba

Debit or Credit. Paper or Plastic. Sex or Drugs. When who we are and what we do has been reduced to a transaction, the receipt on our commercialized life is Mark Ravenhill’s Shopping and F…

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Manhattan Theatre Club Bringing August Wilson’s JITNEY to Broadway Next Season by Courtney Kochuba

August Wilson's American Century Cycle is comprised of ten plays, but only nine of them have been produced on Broadway thus far. This winter, Manhattan Theater Club says it plans to make it …

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Samuel French Intern Takeover! by Angela Yamarone

Hello, world. It's your girl, Angela! I'm the marketing intern here at Samuel French and my semester is coming to a close. I thought it would be fun to take you through my typical day as an …

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 01:11PM

Top 10 Plays About Epic Journeys by Angela Yamarone

Road trips, nations at war, Greek mythology and even aliens fill the pages of our latest Top Ten List. Heroes comes in many different forms and the obstacles and they encounter can vary from…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:26AM
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Top 10 Plays for Community Theaters by Angela Yamarone

We’ve created a list of 10 plays perfect for any community theater, small or large. Check ‘em out! The post Top 10 Plays for Community Theaters appeared first on Breaking Character.

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:52AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

70th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announced; HAMILTON Leads With 16 Nominations by Courtney Kochuba

The 70th Annual Tony Awards nominations have been announced! See the full list here. The post 70th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announced; HAMILTON Leads With 16 Nominations appeared first…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:04AM
Monday, May 2, 2016

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: Collaborating to Inspire and Create by Heidi Synott

In a first-ever collaboration by three professional Vermont theaters, Alan Ayckbourn’s THE NORMAN CONQUESTS will be produced in rotation this spring and summer. Learn more! The post THE NO…

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2016 Lucille Lortel Awards: Full List by Courtney Kochuba

The first of the awards have been announced for the 2016 season! Last night at the NYU Skirball Center in New York City, Zachary Levi, star of Broadway’s She Loves Me, hosted the 31st …

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Tony Awards 2016 Calendar of Events by Courtney Kochuba

  Awards season is here! And if you’re like us, you’re ready for the ultimate showstopper: The Tony Awards. Below, you’ll find all of the important dates from when the…

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THE SECRET GARDEN: Though Its Beauty is No Secret by Courtney Read

In honor of its 25th anniversary, a concert version of THE SECRET GARDEN was produced in NYC this winter. In this piece, one ensemble member shares her beautiful - and moving - experience. T…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:42AM

2016 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced by Courtney Kochuba

Nominations for the 2016 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced this morning at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Vanessa Williams (Into the Woods, The Trip to Bountiful “Ugly Betty&#…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:08AM
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Looking Forward and Back: THE NORMAL HEART, A Story about Past, Present and Future by Ishani Chatterji

Today marks five years since THE NORMAL HEART revival opened on Broadway. Learn more about the importance of this significant play. The post Looking Forward and Back: THE NORMAL HEART, A Sto…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 12:50PM

History-Making Women of THE SECRET GARDEN Reunite to Talk Breaking Ground in Musical Theatre by Adam Hetrick

THE SECRET GARDEN co-authors Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman sat down with stars Rebecca Luker and Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan to look back at the birth of a contemporary classic. The post Hi…

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

RUTHLESS!, GLORIA and More Nominated for 2016 Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Courtney Kochuba

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 6th Annual Of…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 04:51PM

Honorees Announced for 7th Annual Lilly Awards, Celebrating Women of Distinction in the American Theater by Courtney Kochuba

The 7th Annual Lilly Awards Ceremony, which celebrates women of distinction in the American Theater, will this year honor playwright Danai Gurira, actor Martha Plimpton, director Kate Whoris…

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We’ll Have The Grandest Garden Ever Seen by Karla Stamps

When Red Mountain Theatre Company decided to produce THE SECRET GARDEN, they didn't fully understand the journey that their child actors would take on - or how they would blossom. Read more.…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 12:55PM
Monday, April 25, 2016

“Come Spirit, Come Charm”: An Interview with Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon on the 25th Anniversary of THE SECRET GARDEN by Ben Coleman

Today marks the 25th anniversary of THE SECRET GARDEN. In this exclusive interview, the creators chat about its creation, stories from behind the footlights, and how it has touched the lives…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:14AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Fathers, Daughters, Violins and Basketball: Bringing It All Together by Garrett Anderson

There are a small handful of father-daughter relationships written for the stage, and this one is absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. Learn more in this article. The post Fathers, Daught…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:44AM
Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Drama League Announces the Nominees for the 82nd Drama League Awards to be Held May 20 by Courtney Kochuba

The Drama League has announced the 2016 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:09AM
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Instant Karma: How THE OLDEST BOY Is Paying Back Its Source by Melissa Crespo

Sarah Ruhl’s play, born in part from the generosity of Tibetans, is raising money for victims of last year’s Nepal earthquake. Learn more in this interview. The post Instant Karma: How T…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 12:11PM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Outer Critics Circle Nominations Are Announced, Kicking off the 2016 Award Season! by Courtney Kochuba

Award season is kicking off with the 2015-16 Outer Critics Circle nominations! The post Outer Critics Circle Nominations Are Announced, Kicking off the 2016 Award Season! appeared first on B…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 01:30PM

Donmar’s LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Will Transfer to Broadway by Courtney Kochuba

Donmar Warehouse’s hit London revival of Christopher Hampton’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses will transfer to Broadway this fall, marking the stage return of Tony Award winners Janet …

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Pulitzer Prize in Drama: 100 Years and Counting by Tyler Mullen

Did you know that the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is celebrating its centennial? Join us as we highlight the major title anniversaries this season! The post Pulitzer Prize in Drama: 100 Years a…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:27AM

Pulitzer Prize in Drama: 99 Years and Counting by Tyler Mullen

Did you know that the Pulitzer Prize for Drama celebrates its centennial anniversary this year? To celebrate, we're highlighting the major title anniversaries coming up this year. The post P…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 08:23AM
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Vanessa Williams and Matthew Morrison to Announce 61st Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations on April 28 by Courtney Kochuba

Drama Desk, Tony®, and Emmy® Award nominee and Theater World Award and NAACP Image Award winner Vanessa Williams (Into The Woods, The Trip to Bountiful, “Ugly Betty”) and Drama…

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Pulitzer Prize in Drama: A Review of the Past 100 Years by Courtney Kochuba

Did you know that the Pulitzer Prize for Drama turns 100 in 2017? To celebrate, we're highlighting some of the major title anniversaries coming up this year. Take a read! The post Pulitzer P…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:48AM

Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and James Monre Iglehart to Announce 2016 Drama League Award Nominees April 20 at Sardi’s by Courtney Kochuba

The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) has announced that Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, and Tony® Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart from Disney’s hit Broadway musical Aladdi…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:24AM

Top 10 Smaller Musicals for Community Theaters by Angela Yamarone

It doesn't take a large cast to create a show-stopping production. We’ve collected a list of smaller musicals that are great for community theaters. Check ‘em out! The post Top 10 Smalle…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:55AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Creating Living, Adventurous Art: The Wilma Theater by Walter Bilderback and Julia M. Bumke

The Wilma Theater has been presenting bold, well-crafted productions for over 35 years. Learn more here. The post Creating Living, Adventurous Art: The Wilma Theater appeared first on Breaki…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 12:59PM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Dramatists Guild Fund’s Traveling Masters Program to Feature Playwright Lauren Yee in Kansas City, Missouri April 17 and 18 by Courtney Kochuba

The Dramatists Guild Fund (DGF) announces that playwright Lauren Yee (King Of The Yees, The Hatmaker’s Wife) will visit Kansas City as part of the Traveling Masters Program to lead worksho…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 02:38PM

ATCA critics award Qui Nguyen $25,000 Steinberg prize at Humana Festival by Courtney Kochuba

This past Saturday at the 2016 Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville, the American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) selected Qui Nguyen’s Vietgone as the winner of the 2015 H…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 01:16PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards