Tuesday, November 5, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… AT “RAGTIME” AT CITY CENTER by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Seeing this presentation of “Ragtime” was the most satisfying theatrical experience I’ve had in years. I hope a way can be found to bring “Ragtime” back to Broadway—ideally with…

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Monday, November 4, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA … STEPPING INTO THE WORLD OF DRAG… by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

“Drag: The Musical” has the look and feel of a winner. Production values are first-rate. And the sweet, tender, innocent contributions of a young cast member, Yair Keydar—who sings be…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:17AM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… SPOTTING TWO NEW ARTISTS-TO-WATCH AT DON’T TELL MAMA by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

The show may have been overly long, but I’m very glad I caught it. Because I saw two up-and-coming “unknown” singers—Robert Levey II and Johnny Sullivan—with as much promise and p…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:28AM
Monday, September 23, 2024

Studio 5: 80 Years of Fancy Free - New York City Center by New York City Center

Celebrate the anniversary of Fancy Free, Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein’s iconic 1944 collaboration that laid the groundwork for the Broadway musical On the Town and launched Robbins…

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

I want A Charlotte Bar! by Corine Cohen

The sweetest and most adorable Jennifer Cody who I interviewed when she was in Paper Mill’s ‘ On The Town ‘ Theater and Disney royalty. She played John Goodman’s daughter Charlotte i…

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Costume Exhibit | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Step into FOUR DECADES of theatrical history! 👗👑 The FREE Costume Exhibit in the Shiva Theater is NOW OPEN and showcases exquisite pieces from iconic productions like A CHORUS LINE, H…

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Sunday, August 4, 2024

Jesse Tyler Ferguson on (Finally!) Being Invited to the Tonys Party by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been a treasured member of the Broadway community since his debut in the 1998 revival on On the Town. This season he returns to the sta…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:35PM
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Orfeh and Andy Karl Sing for Frontline Workers at A NIGHT OF HEROES by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: New York City began its return to live events last night with a celebration of 50 local frontline health care heroes in honor of their service to New York throu…

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH THE “LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS” AT BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

I just got back from the Bucks County Playhouse, which I always enjoy visiting, to catch the world-premiere production of “Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” a new musical about Sophie Tucker. …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:16AM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Marriott Theatre by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the M…

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Monday, July 1, 2024
Sunday, June 30, 2024

They've Got a Million Miles to Go! Performance Sneak Peek from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's not long until the launch of the first national tour of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, led by Elizabeth Stanley (On the Town, Million Dollar Quartet) as Fr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:06PM
Saturday, June 29, 2024

ON THE TOWN's Cory Lingner and Eloise Kropp Celebrate the 103rd Birthday of Gene Kelly! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Gene Kelly has been big part of this past Broadway season. Not only did the legendary song and dance man play the original Jerry Mulligan in the 1951 film AN AM…

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Dance Icon Misty Copeland Performing ON THE TOWN's Miss Turnstiles Ballet! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Beginning August 25, Misty Copeland will make her Broadway debut as 'Ivy Smith' in the Tony Award nominated revival of ON THE TOWN, continuing in the role throu…

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Ballerina Misty Copeland Take First Broadway Bows in ON THE TOWN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Beginning last night, August 25, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland made her Broadway debut as 'Ivy Smith' in the Tony Award nominated r…

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Kids of MATILDA Perform Through Rain and Shine at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performance…

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THE FANTASTICKS Cast Welcomes the Rain at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performance…

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A Helluva Trio - ON THE TOWN Performs at Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Click below to watch the stars of ON THE TOWN sing 'New York, New York' and more at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:32AM
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Interview: Tonys Special with 2015 Nominee Tony Yazbeck! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on the…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:18AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 3! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:12AM

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 1! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before ON THE TOWN began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:12AM

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 4! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:12AM

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 2! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:12AM

Randy Rainbow Returns to the Newsdesk to Talk PETER PAN, Emma Stone & More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this edition, Randy returns to the CTS Newsdesk to di…

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA … AT THE IRISH REP’S TOWN HALL GALA by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

They’ve created a theater that actors love to work in. And that was reflected by the terrific array of actors (including assorted Tony and Drama Desk Award winners and nominees), who gath…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:47PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Red Carpet: Opening Night of ON THE TOWN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The new Broadway revival of On The Town, directed by John Rando and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse opened last night on Broadway to rave reviews at the Lyric …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:42AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Public Theater Takes Shakespeare in the Park Out on the Town by Alexis Soloski

The Delacorte Theater is being renovated, so a musical version of “The Comedy of Errors” is touring some of the city’s outdoor spaces.

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Friday, May 31, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Special-ON THE TOWN Rehearsals by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, running November 19 - 23, will present ON THE TOWN, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden andAdolph…

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Friday, May 24, 2024

A Helluva Musical- Highlights from Broadway's ON THE TOWN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The new Broadway revival of ON THE TOWN, directed by John Rando (Tony Award for Urinetown) and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Emmy Award winner for 'Smash') …

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:48PM
Thursday, May 23, 2024

ON THE TOWN's Broadway-Bound Sailors Storm Shubert Alley, Offer Performance Preview by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: BWW was on the scene to capture the excitement, including an appearance and brief performance preview from the sailors of the upcoming Broadway revival of ON TH…

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All that Chat

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 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime