Monday, September 25, 2023

Minority Report drama to feature in Lyric Hammersmith’s ‘really bold’ spring lineup by Arifa Akbar

Tom Cruise’s character becomes a female neuroscientist in a new adaptation of the Spielberg film, kicking off a season that, the venue’s artistic director says, will focus on communal ex…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:49AM
Monday, August 14, 2023

Listen: Mahira Kakkar and Salma Qarnain Talk LIFE OF PI and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS

On this week's episode, live from Bryant Park in New York City, podcast guests and the stars of Life of Pi on Broadway, Mahira Kakkar and Salma Qarnain, shared stories of their lives which c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:19AM
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

The Playback: August 2023 by Matthew Herzog

The company in Lincoln Center Theater’s production of CAMELOT. Photo: Joan Marcus. From the Tony Award winners to new tours being announced and long-time tours ending, this edition of The …

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 12:03PM
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Life of Pi Extends Stop at Chichester Festival Theatre by Leah Putnam

Divesh Subaskaran will lead the U.K. and Ireland tour of the Olivier-winning play, launching next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Sunday, July 23, 2023

Life of Pi Completes Broadway Voyage July 23 by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on Yann Martel's best-selling novel, the work crossed the pond following an Olivier-winning West End premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Thursday, July 13, 2023

Life of Pi May Be Closing, But Playwright Lolita Chakrabarti Is Proud to Have Made It to Broadway by Diep Tran

After the shows experienced delays because of COVID-19, the British Indian playwright is not taking anything for granted.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Monday, July 10, 2023

Photos: Get an Intimate Look at Backstage Life at LIFE OF PI on Broadway

While Life of Pi enters its final weeks of performances on Broadway, the cast is getting ready to go through some of their pre-show rituals for the final time. Michael Kushner captured them …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Tony Award Winner Kimberly Akimbo w/ Life of Pi at Broadway in Bryant Park 2023 by bwaySHO

Join the cast of Kimberly Akimbo on their Great Adventure to Broadway in Bryant Park. Featuring Tony Award winner Bonnie Milligan, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Miguel Gil, Olivia Elease Hardy, Nina…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:24PM
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Shakespeare in the Park to Feature Groundbreaking New Puppetry- Nevermind, It’s a Raccoon by Broadway Beat

by Sarah Lasko. @saraheleora. NEW YORK, NY - Following in the footsteps of shows like Life of Pi and War Horse, Shakespeare in the Park’s...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM
Monday, July 3, 2023

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Visits LIFE OF PI On Broadway!

Academy Award and Tony-winning actor and comedian Whoopi Goldberg stopped by Broadway's LIFE OF PI to take in the stunning new play and spent a few minutes backstage meeting with the show's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM
Monday, June 26, 2023

Broadway Summer Surge. Mormon’s Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad Reunite. #Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

Three Broadway plays are closing next Sunday, July 2: Fat HamPrima FacieThe Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window  – and four more Broadway shows are closing during the summer: Life of Pi an…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:43AM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

‘Life of Pi’ Announces Closing; Brightman, Donnell Join Broadway ‘Shark’; Bowen Yang on Filming ‘Wicked’ Films “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Broadway Will Say Goodbye to “Life of Pi” Next Month After Short Run, Won 3 Tony Awards by Roger Friedman

The first casualty of the just ended Broadway season has been announced. “Life of Pi” will close on July 23rd after a

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 07:55PM

‘Life of Pi’ North American Tour to Begin in 2024 by Matthew Herzog

LIFE OF PI – Hiran Abeysekera, Richard Parker (Fred Davis, Scarlet Wilderink, Andrew Wilson). Photo: Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade. As the Tony Award-winning play’s …

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 04:24PM

Life of Pi to End Broadway Run by Caitlin Hornik

The new Broadway play Life of Pi will conclude its run on July 23. The production began previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 9 and opened on March 30. At the time of closing, L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:13PM

Broadway's Life of Pi Sets Early Closing Date, Will Tour in 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

Plus, Uma Paranjpe will take over the title role for the final performances in a gender-swapped version of Lolita Chakrabarti’s original script.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

LIFE OF PI Announces Broadway Closing Date

Lolita Chakrabarti’s LIFE OF PI will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM

‘Life of Pi’ to end Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

The new play will launch a tour in 2024.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 02:30PM

‘Life Of Pi’ Sets Broadway Closing Date by Greg Evans

Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, July 23. The closing date was announced by prod…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:30PM

LIFE OF PI Sets Final Performance On Broadway

The Broadway production of Life of Pi will close July 23 playing its final show at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre after 133 performances and 22 previews.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 02:30PM
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Tony Winner Carolyn Downing Admits the Biggest Challenge at the Ceremony Was Walking to the Stage in Heels by Playbill Staff

Downing took home the prize for Best Sound Design of a Play for Life of Pi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

Tony Winner Tim Lutkin Thinks of Lighting Design as a Supporting Role by Playbill Staff

Lutkin won Best Lighting Design of a Play for his Broadway debut with Life of Pi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Video: Tim Lutkin Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Lighting Design of a Play'

On Sunday night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Tim Lutkin took home a Tony Award for 'Best Lighting Design of a Play' for his outstanding work on Life of Pi (currently running at the Schoe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM

Video: Tim Hatley & Andrzej Goulding Celebrate Tony Win for 'Best Scenic Design of a Play'

On Sunday night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Tim Hatley and Andrzej Goulding took home a Tony Award for 'Best Scenic Design of a Play' for their outstanding work on Life of Pi (currentl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

Video: Carolyn Downing Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Sound Design of a Play'

On Sunday night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Carolyn Downing took home a Tony Award for 'Best Sound Design of a Play' for her outstanding work on Life of Pi (currently running at the Sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:13PM
Monday, June 12, 2023

The 76th Annual Tony Awards: A Few Thoughts by JK

The 76th Annual Tony Awards:A Few Thoughts     PART ONE: PLUTO TVHosted by Julianne Hough & Skylar Astin Fast and to the point. Nothing more to say.  PART TWO: CBS/PARAMOUNT+…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:25AM
Sunday, June 11, 2023

As a Video Designer, Andrzej Goulding Is Feeling Especially Honored to Win a Tony Award by Playbill Staff

He's won a Tony for scenic design of a play for Life of Pi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19PM
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Tony predictions by show: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ will lead with 6, ’Life of Pi’ and ‘Some Like It Hot’ to take 4 by David Buchanan

New musical “Kimberly Akimbo” will win the most Tony Awards, according to our official odds in all 26 categories. The latest from Tony-winning composer Jeanine Tesori and six-time Tony-n…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM

Drama Desk Awards 2023 by Barry Gordin

The Drama Desk Awards for the 2022-2023 season were presented yesterday at Sardi’s June 7, 2023: The winners of the 67th Annual Drama Desk Award honoring the 2022-2023 season were prese…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:00PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Broadway Box Office Slips A Bit In Pre-Tony Run-Up: Total Weekly Receipts At $31M by Greg Evans

Broadway box office was down 6% last week – the second week of the 2023-24 season – with even some Tony-nominated productions taking noticeable hits. Camelot, New York, New York, Life of…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:10PM