Saturday, February 14, 2026
Monday, January 12, 2026

JOHN CUNNINGHAM: AN ACTOR’S LIFE by Ron Fassler

John Cunningham (1932–2026) in “Rose” (1981). Photo by Martha Swope.January 12, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. It took me a few days to talk to some people, look …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 02:51PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026

250 Years Ago Today: Common Sense by Trav S.D.

250 years ago today (January 10, 1776): the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. I’m planning a full biographical post on Paine which I’ll share about a month from now, but it s…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:48AM
Friday, January 9, 2026

John Cunningham Dies: Prolific Broadway Actor, ‘Dead Poets Society’ Dad Was 93 by Greg Evans

John Cunningham, a prolific Broadway actor who appeared in such acclaimed productions as the original stagings of Cabaret, 1776, Company, Six Degrees of Separation and The Sisters Rosensweig…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:52AM
Friday, December 19, 2025

Photos: WONDER Celebrates Opening Night at the A.R.T.

​A.R.T. is now presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award–winning duo A Great Big W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Photos: Nathan Salstone, Javier Muñoz and More in WONDER at A.R.T.

​A.R.T. is presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award–winning duo A Great Big World…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:21PM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Alden Ehrenreich, Linda Emond and Patrick Ball Join Broadway's Becky Shaw Cast; Tickets on Sale by Jamie Kravitz

Tickets are now on sale for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw on Broadway, which begins performances at the Helen Hayes Theater on March 18 and opens on April 6, 2026. Written by Gina Gionfr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM

Alden Ehrenreich, Linda Emond and Patrick Ball Join Broadway's Becky Shaw Cast by Jamie Kravitz

Initial casting has been announced for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw on Broadway, which begins performances at the Helen Hayes Theater on March 18 and opens on April 6, 2026. Written by …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Monday, December 15, 2025

Photo: Get a First Look at the Cast of WONDER at A.R.T.

A.R.T. is presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award–winning duo A Great Big World an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

Broadway Quiz: Diva Digs by JK

We love our Leading Ladies, don't we? We know their famous roles. We know their signature songs. We know their awards. But do we know where they had their biggest Broadway moments? Broadway…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

A FIRST-HAND REPORT ON NEW YORK THEATRE . . . FROM A HALF-CENTURY AGO by Ron Fassler

A FIRST-HAND REPORT ON NEW YORK THEATRE . . . FROM A HALF-CENTURY AGO Alan Bates in the title role of Simon Gray’s “Butley,” which played the old and venerable Morosco Theatre (197…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:00AM
Monday, December 1, 2025

Ivoryton Playhouse’s 2026 season takes on patriotic theme and features play by ‘Simpsons’ writer by Christopher Arnott

The upcoming season features a number of shows in line with the U.S. Semiquincentennial, including "1776" and "A Piece of My Heart."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Complete Cast Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC

Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete cast for the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

1776 on The Rosie O'Donnell Show by American Musical Theater Archives

1776 on The Rosie O'Donnell Show

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:01PM
Monday, August 25, 2025

Julia Knitel, Taylor Iman Jones & More Join Taylor Louderman's 'Write Out Loud' Concert

Taylor Louderman's Write Out Loud will return with From Contest to Concert Volume 7 on September 15th at 54 Below! Hosted by the Tony-nominated Mean Girls star, the concert presentation will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM
Monday, August 11, 2025

Bess Wohl’s Liberation Keeps Original Off-Broadway Cast for Broadway Run by Broadway.com

The complete cast of Bess Wohl’s em>Liberation, will reprise their roles when the production moves to Broadway this fall. Directed by Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement begin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM
Friday, July 4, 2025

FOR LOVE OF LIBERTY (AND “1776”) by Ron Fassler

The 1969 marquee for “1776” in its original production at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers).July 4, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. This is a re-worki…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 02:33PM
Thursday, July 3, 2025

1776, In the Heights, and More Americana-Themed PLAYBILLDER Covers for July 4th by Natan Zamansky

Fireworks can't compare with these creative cover designs!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

My Own Take: Goodspeed's 'Ragtime' -- Big and Loud by Frank Rizzo

The show: The musical “Ragtime” at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam. …

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 01:14PM
Friday, March 28, 2025

Broadway Games: Divas in the News by JK

Broadway Games: Quiz: Divas in the News These days the news comes fast and furious and Broadway is not immune! Recently, there have been several news reports involving our beloved divas. H…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM
Sunday, March 16, 2025

MEMORIES OF “1776” 56 YEARS AFTER SEEING ITS SECOND-TO-LAST PREVIEW by Ron Fassler

My ticket stub from 56 years ago (note the tape marks). It used to hang on my bedroom wall.Fifty-six years ago yesterday afternoon, I took my seat as a just-turned twelve-year old in seat E…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 09:49AM

On This Day: 1776 Opened on Broadway, March 16, 1969 by Andrew Gans

Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards' historical musical introduced Broadway audiences to Betty Buckley and inspired Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, February 20, 2025

"SEMI-QUIN-CENTENNIAL"- for U.S. 250th B'DAY JULY 4 2026 - a "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" parody by Fred Landau

A possible "Mary Poppins"-"1776" parody crossover - Felt like an OK time to upload our YouTube to the upcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. independence! The U.S. will celebrate our "Semiquinc…

SOURCE: Music and Comedy at 10:35AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Franklinland by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Lloyd Suh writes quirky historical plays from a unique perspective as ironic comedies. In "Franklinland," the latest entry in the EST/Sloan Project, commissioning and developing plays about …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:17PM
Monday, September 16, 2024

Amber Iman, Jennifer Damiano, Brenda Braxton, And More Join New Musical BEAPART Reading

Tony-nominees Amber Iman (Lempicka), Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal), and Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Cafe), alongside Marcus Paul James (Ain't Too Proud), Marcus M. Martin (Aladdin), Jai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24PM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

Let’s Look at Democracy, Again: A Review of “1776” at the Marriott Theatre by Sharon Hoyer

From the first roll of a snare drum to the Liberty Bell sounding the final signature on the Declaration, the Marriott Theatre absolutely nails "1776."

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Three-Time Tony Nominee Carolee Carmello to Star in Kimberly Akimbo National Tour by Darryn King

Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello will play Kimberly in the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo. As previously announced, the national tour will kick off in Denver, Colorado on September…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Monday, July 8, 2024

Actors Fund of Los Angeles Raises $225K at 21st Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award winner Betty Buckley (Broadway's "Cats," "Sunset Boulevard," "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, "Song & Dance, "Pippin," "1776," "Triumph Of Love" and "Car…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:02AM
Thursday, July 4, 2024

Broadway Jukebox: A Broadway 4th of July

Happy Fourth of July!  Kick off the holiday weekend with 55 of our favorite patriotic showtunes and get ready to party like it's 1776.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM
Monday, July 1, 2024

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off