Friday, October 18, 2024

Video: Ann Hampton Callaway Releases New Single 'I Believe in America'

Tony-nominated, multi-platinum-selling pop/jazz singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway has released her new single, I Believe in America. Watch the video!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Playwright Ayad Akhtar on Blending Literature, Technology and the Star Power of Robert Downey Jr. in McNEAL by Kathy Henderson

What do you get when you toss Hedda Gabler, King Lear, Madame Bovary and many other works of world literature into a chatbot? Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar imagines the resul…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Photos: Cast of OUR TOWN Celebrates TOM LAKE Author Ann Patchett

On Sunday, October 13, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett attended a production and met with the cast of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town at the Barrymore Theatre. See photos!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM
Monday, October 14, 2024

Artistic Director Chris Coleman and Avaaz's Michael Shayan in Conversation by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

DCTC Artistic Director Chris Coleman sits down with Avaaz Playwright/Performer, Emmy-nominee Michael Shayan, to talk about the journey to the production. Playwright/Performer: Michael Shaya…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:53PM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Former teen singing icons and funny men take the stage this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 13-19 include comedy from Howie Mandel and Tracy Morgan and hits from former teen idols Jesse McCartney and Lee Ann Rimes.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, October 11, 2024

American Mariachi OFFICIAL TRAILER | Two River Theater by Two River Theater

"This production HAS IT ALL!" –BROADWAYWORLD ⭐️ AMERICAN MARIACHI must close Oct 20. Get tickets 👉 https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/american-mariachi/ THE CAST: Jordan Arredond…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:48PM

McNeal *** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 11, 2024At the beginning of Ayad Akhtar’s new play, McNeal, we see the protagonist, Jacob McNeal (Robert Downey Jr.) being scolded by his physician, Sahra…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:08AM
Friday, October 4, 2024

Robert Downey Jr. Makes His Broadway Debut: On the 'McNeal' Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

The best of Broadway was on hand at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre earlier this week, where Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNeal officially opened on Broadway. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the product…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:24PM
Thursday, October 3, 2024

Off-Broadway Preview: Royal Family Productions Two-Part Adaptation of “Ann of Green Gables” Runs October 17 through November 4, 2024 by David Roberts

New York: Outer Critics’ Circle award-nominated Royal Family Productions, a non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, will prese…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 02:40PM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Robert Downey Jr. Talks Broadway Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNeal has officially opened on Broadway, with Robert Downey Jr. leading the production. Watch the Oscar-winner discuss the play on the red carpet, along with co-st…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:48PM
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Robert Downey Jr. Chats His Broadway Debut in AI Drama McNeal by TheaterMania

Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. is making his Broadway debut in Ayad Akhtar's AI drama McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the cast also includes Tony winners Andrea …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:18PM

Jim Parsons, Kenny Leon & More to Join OUR TOWN Event at Symphony Space

A special literary event, Ann Patchett & Our Town, featuring Jim Parsons, Kenny Leon and more from the Broadway company of Our Town, will take place at Symphony Space. The event will cel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM
Monday, September 30, 2024

Review Roundup: Robert Downey Jr. & More Star In MCNEAL on Broadway

Academy Award-winner and Marvel icon, Robert Downey Jr., steps into the role of an acclaimed author obsessed by AI as he makes his Broadway debut alongside Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14PM

Video: Robert Downey Jr. & More in MCNEAL at Lincoln Center Theater

Get a first look at footage of Robert Downey Jr. and more in the play McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. The cast features Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more. Learn more…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM
Sunday, September 29, 2024

ANN KITTREDGE: “ROMANTIC NOTIONS” AT CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE by Ron Fassler

Cabaret Review by Ron Fassler . . .  This past spring, song stylist Ann Kittredge released an album titled “Romantic Notions,” her musings on the theme of love covering more than a do…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:04AM
Monday, September 23, 2024

Heart reunion tour, featuring both Wilson sisters, coming to Foxwoods in 2025 by Christopher Arnott

The postponed Heart tour, which reunites sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, will resume next year and has added extra dates, including one at Foxwoods.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:40PM

Video: Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway Sing Election-Themed Parody of THE NANNY Theme

Tony-nominated sisters Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway have teamed up to sing an election-themed parody of the iconic theme song Ann wrote that they both sang for the hit TV series “…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48AM
Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Dope on Dawn Addams by Trav S.D.

We first became aware of (or took note of) actress Dawn Addams (Victoria Dawn Addams, 1930-1985) from her prominent role as “Ann, the TV specialist” in Charlie Chaplin’s A King in New …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:54AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Robert Downey Jr. Breaks Down His Broadway Role in McNeal by BroadwayWorld

Broadway is no joke, but Robert Downey Jr., who makes his debut this season in Lincoln Center Theater's McNeal, is up for the challenge. "There's no replacement for the sense of community yo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:06PM

2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards by TDF

The costume design community was aglow at this year's TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards ceremony! Hugs and reunions abounded amdist a dazzling display of iconic costumes curated by the TDF Costume Co…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:06PM
Monday, September 16, 2024

Alyssa Milano Makes Her Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago Tonight by Darryn King

Alyssa Milano, best known for her TV roles on Who's the Boss, Melrose Place and Charmed, will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago on September 16. She is set to play a limit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32AM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Photos: Ruthie Ann Miles, Joshua Henry, Santino Fontana And More Attend the American Theatre Wing 2024 Gala

The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry”. See photos from the b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42PM

Georgia Sothern: The World’s Faster Stripper by Trav S.D.

A celebration today of burlesque queen Georgia Sothern (Hazel Anderson, 1909-1981). She was no apparant relationship to Ann Sothern, but I can see where it might cause confusion, as the latt…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:18AM
Monday, September 9, 2024

Cabaret Shows Coming Up – Meet Our Advertisers by Sandi Durell

Renee Katz/Don’t Tell Mama – Ann Kittredge/Chelsea Table+Stage – Goldie Dver/Don’t Tell Mama – Margaret Curry/The Green Room42 – Bryce Edwards/Birdland MAC Award Winner Goldie Dv…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:50AM
Sunday, September 8, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Dancers For Harris, Move US Forward with Mary Ann Lamb and Suze Misner

In this video, I am joined by Mary Ann Lamb and Suze Misner! We talk about our mutual connection to Chicago The Musical, as Mary Ann was in the original Broadway company, and they were both …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Tommy's Ali Louis Bourzgui to Star in Arab Spring Musical We Live in Cairo by Darryn King

Ali Louis Bourzgui will star in We Live in Cairo, the new musical inspired by the events of the Arab Spring. Performances begin at New York Theatre Workshop on October 9, with an official o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Matthew Broderick to Lead Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company with Judy Kaye, Ali Stroker and More by Hayley Levitt

Two-time Tony winner Matthew Broderick will take on the title role in a stage adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' satirical novel Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. Prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: The Taming of the Shrew by The Old Globe

Director Shana Cooper joins The Old Globe's Justin Waldman to discuss her visionary new production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminars provide …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:47PM
Monday, August 26, 2024

Call Her 'Mama' Morfeh—Orfeh Takes on Chicago's 'Mama' Morton Starting Tonight by Darryn King

Tony nominee Orfeh joins the cast of Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre on August 26. She takes on the role of Countess of the Clink Matron “Mama” Morton for a limited run through Se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Friday, August 23, 2024

Sara Bareilles on Her Worst Waitress Idea, Her Next Stage Project and Ann Dowd's Role in Her Latest Emmy Nomination by Hayley Levitt

In some circles, Sara Bareilles is still the singer-songwriter perched behind a piano railing against music industry power brokers in “Love Song.” In others, she’s the face of Waitress…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

I Interview Playwrights Part 1118: Tracy Wells by Adam Szymkowicz

Tracy WellsHometown: Sterling Heights, MI (metro Detroit)Current Town: Macomb Township, MI (also metro Detroit)Q:  What are you working on now? A:  I’m currently finishing up a western m…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 10:38AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic