Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada to Star in The Great Gatsby Musical on Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan and two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada will lead the Broadway production of The Great Gatsby, opening this spring. Both reprise their performances …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada to Star in The Great Gatsby by Sandi Durell

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts– Executive Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce initial …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:28AM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

A Domestic Nightmare: A Review of American Son at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre by Noel Schecter

A perfectly executed production of Christopher Demos-Brown’s powerful “American Son.”

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Forced dialogues by Josh Flanders

American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Tim Rhoze, now playing at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston, opens with a quote from Ta-Neh…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:53PM

Original A Solider's Play Star Eugene Lee Joins Touring Production; Full Cast Announced by Caitlin Moynihan

Attention! Casting is set for the upcoming national touring production of the Tony-winning revival of Charles Fuller's A Soldier's Play. Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the play, which will…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Why Dede Ayite's Latest Award Was Worth the Wait - After a pandemic delay, the costume designer is finally being feted by her peers by Raven Snook

After a two-and-a-half-year delay, the costume designer is finally being feted by her peers at the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards --- How in demand is costume designer Dede Ayite? While interviewi…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

James Monroe Iglehart, Jessie Mueller, Steven Pasquale & Phillipa Soo to Star in Guys and Dolls at the Kennedy Center by Caitlin Moynihan

The Kennedy Center's Guys and Dolls has found its stars. Tony winner James Monroe Igleahart will play Nathan Detroit, Tony winner Jessie Mueller will take on the role of Miss Adelaide and�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

World Premiere of HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN SON Starring Cristela Alonzo to be Presented at Arizona Theatre Company

Arizona Theatre Company's final production of the 54th season, written by ATC Artistic Associate, christopher oscar peña, is a coming-of-age comedy about a father and son who are living two…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:50PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Watch an Exclusive Performance From Nina Simone Bio-Musical Little Girl Blue by Playbill

Little Girl Blue, the musical inspired by the life of American singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone, began performances at New World Stages March 5. Watch writer and star …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:07AM
Monday, February 7, 2022

AMERICAN SON, MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a Stage Mag for you own show? To get started on your own program, visit https:…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM
Monday, January 10, 2022

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, AMERICAN SON & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a Stage Mag for you own show? To get started on your own program, visit https:…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM
Thursday, November 4, 2021

Curious Theatre explores POC experience with police in “American Son” by Lisa Kennedy

They didn’t see the Broadway production of “American Son” together, but Jada Suzanne Dixon and Chip Walton had the same response as each watched the drama about an estranged interracia…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:12AM
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Barrington Stage Company Founder & Artistic Director Julianne Boyd to Retire by Lindsey Sullivan

Julianne Boyd, who founded Barrington Stage Company in 1995 and has served as its Artistic Director since then, has announced she will retire next fall. Boyd plans to split her time between …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Monday, November 1, 2021

Audra McDonald to star in ‘Ohio State Murders’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Audra McDonald will return to Broadway to star in Adrienne Kennedy’s “Ohio State Murders.” This production will mark the Broadway debut for Kennedy, an award-winning playwright who has…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:00AM
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Irene Gandy | Tony Honors Acceptance Speech by The Tony Awards

Saluting a theatrical legend whose career spans more than half a century, and who has served as an inspiration and role model to countless industry professionals. ---About Tony Honors---- T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:38PM
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Original Stars Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan to Headline Bonnie & Clyde Concert in West End by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway stars Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan will reunite on January 18, 2022 for a one-night-only concert performance of Bonnie & Clyde in the West End’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM
Friday, May 14, 2021

Jeremy Jordan, Christian Borle, Tammy Blanchard & More Will Lead Return of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS have just announced that Tony Award Nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, American Son) will finally be able to take the stage as Seymour, alongside original cast members…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

Jeremy Jordan Is Suddenly Seymour In Off Broadway Hit ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ by Greg Evans

Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, American Son) will take on the lead role of Seymour when Off Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors returns to the stage on Sept. 21, joining original cast members Tammy…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:40AM
Friday, March 5, 2021

Broadway Games: Which Leading Man...? by JK

Broadway Games: Which Leading Man...? (use each answer only once) A. Ben Platt     B. Steve Kazee     C. Norbert Leo Butz D. Aaron Tveit     E. Danny Burstein F. Matthew James Thom…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Jeremy Jordan Discusses His 'Well-Rounded' Career on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

The newest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal includes a chat with Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan. He plays twins in Hallmark's Mix Up in the Mediterranean, which will air on …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Amber Ruffin joins writing team for Broadway musical ‘Some Like It Hot’ by Caitlin Huston

Television host and comedian Amber Ruffin has joined the creative team of the Broadway musical “Some Like It Hot.” Ruffin, host of an eponymous show on Peacock, will work with “The Inh…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:17PM
Thursday, December 3, 2020

Broadway Stage Managers Form Group To Expand BIPOC Opportunities, Plan First Networking Event by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Another step is being taken in Broadway’s efforts to confront its own systemic racism: Broadway & Beyond, founded by stage and production managers of Hadestown, Frozen and A…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Audra McDonald & Steven Pasquale Tapped for COVID-Centric Drama Series The Second Wave by Lindsey Sullivan

The new drama series The Second Wave is joining shows like Love in the Time of Corona, Coastal Elites and Social Distance in addressing the coronavirus pandemic. According to Deadline, this …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM
Friday, September 25, 2020

Broadway Games: Word Search: The 2019-2020 Season by JK

Who doesn't love a word search? How about one that is all about Broadway? It's the best of both worlds this week, readers! True, it covers this crazy past season, but still... Standard rules…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM
Friday, September 18, 2020

Jasmine Cephas Jones, Laurence Fishburne & More Win Emmy Awards Ahead of Broadcast by Lindsey Sullivan

Though the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air on September 20, numerous awards have been already been announced this week. Broadway alums Jasmine Cephas Jo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:03PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Thursday, June 11, 2020

Cast of AMERICAN SON, Starring Kerry Washington, to Live-Tweet the Broadway Play

The cast of the Broadway play, American Son, will be live-tweeting the play today at 8pm EST. The play, which is currently available to stream on Netflix, stars Kerry Washington, Steven Pa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Live Tweet Broadway's American Son With Kerry Washington and More June 11 by Ryan McPhee

The Kenny Leon-helmed Netflix adaptation of the play is part of the streaming service's newly launched Black Lives Matter collection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Thursday, March 12, 2020

‘American Son’ canceled by Pittsburgh Public Theater due to COVID-19 concerns by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Both the opening night scheduled for March 13 and the rest of the show’s run have been canceled.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:32PM

Musical of the Month: Curtains: The Creative Team by JK

March's Musical of the Month, Curtains had a top-notch creative team. Each one has an impressive resume of credits and awards. For some, this show marked another step on their continuing cr…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:32AM
Thursday, March 5, 2020

'American Son' explores interracial marriage and raising a black son in 2020 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Broadway drama comes to the O'Reilly Theater while the film version streams on Netflix

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM

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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