Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Olivier Award Winner and Tony Nominee Andy Karl to Join Moulin Rouge! on Broadway by Darryn King

Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Andy Karl is headed to the Moulin Rouge! Karl will join the Broadway production in the role of the Duke of Monroth for a limited engagement. Karl takes …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:42AM
Sunday, July 28, 2024

ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Returns to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Today we rewind to 2015, when the first Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century opened at the American Airlines Theatre, where it ran for 144 performances.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Go Behind the Camera at Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS Photo Shoot with Jamie Brewer and More by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Roundabout Theatre Company just announced the complete cast of the world-premiere production Amy and the Orphans, by Roundabout Underground alumna Lindsey Ferre…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:42PM
Sunday, June 16, 2024

Telling 'A Tale of Two Cities' with Nick Wyman by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Nick Wyman starred as Monsieur Firmin in the Original Broadway Cast of The Phantom of the Opera. His other Broadway credits include Les Miserables, Sly Fox, My …

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Inside Rehearsals for Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present the world-premiere production Amy and the Orphans, by Roundabout Underground alumna Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:36AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Not Quite Present-Tense Material: A Review of “On the Twentieth Century” at Blank Theatre Company by Noel Schecter

A musical comedy adapted from a 1930s era play and movie, “On the Twentieth Century” involves a hard-on-his luck director with one last card up his sleeve.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

On the Twentieth Century offers a fun and nostalgic trip by Kelly Kleiman

Rarely has a mediocre musical received as sparkling a revival as Blank Theatre Company’s current rendition of On the Twentieth Century, the Adolph Green-Betty Comden-Cy Coleman adaptation …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:59PM
Friday, March 22, 2024

Delia Ephron's Left on Tenth, Starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, Will Open on Broadway This Fall by Darryn King

Delia Ephron’s memoir Left on Tenth, adapted for the stage by Ephron herself, will open on Broadway in the fall. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Julianna Margulies will star as Delia and Gold…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Laura Benanti, Victoria Clark and More Join Kristin Chenoweth for Kristin: An Evening with Friends for Todd by Darryn King

A roster of Roundabout alums will join Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth for Kristin: An Evening with Friends for Todd, a one-night-only special benefit concert directed by Tony w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham Set for Pre-Broadway Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's The Queen of Versailles in Boston by Darryn King

The Queen of Versailles, a new musical reuniting Wicked composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz with Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, will have its world premiere at Boston's Emer…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM
Thursday, December 21, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth to Perform Benefit Concert in Honor of Late Roundabout Leader Todd Haimes by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will celebrate the life of Roundabout Theatre Company’s late artistic director and chief executive, Todd Haimes, in a special benefit concert, Kristin: …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Friday, October 20, 2023

People You Should Know . . . Mamie Parris by Zack Calhoon

Mamie Parris makes her solo debut at The Green Room 42 with a song collection near and dear to her heart. After finding the two-cassette Original Broadway Cast Recording of Cats in a lost…

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Joanna Merlin, Original FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Star, Dies at 92

Merlin was the original Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway. Merlin cast several Stephen Sondheim musicals, including Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Company, Fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:55PM
Friday, September 22, 2023

Name That Show: 1970s Broadway Songs by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 1970s. You've probably at least heard of all the shows included here, but how familiar are …

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Robin Wagner, Set Designer Who Won Three Tony Awards, Dies at 89 by Richard Sandomir

He created sets for more than 50 of Broadway’s most celebrated productions, including “Hair,” “A Chorus Line,” “On the Twentieth Century” and “The Producers.”

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

THE LITTLE REVUE THAT COULD: “AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’” by Ron Fassler

May 9, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Forty-five years ago tonight, the musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’ opened at the Longacre Theatre. Based on music made famous by …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:16AM
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Death Becomes Her Musical in Development by Caitlin Hornik

An industry reading of the new musical comedy Death Becomes Her, based on the eponymous 1992 film, will be held the week of April 10 in New York City. Death Becomes Her follows Helen, a wr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Friday, February 24, 2023

Stephen Schwartz and Kristin Chenoweth Team Up for Jacqueline Siegel Bio-Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Oscar-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz and Tony Award-winning actor Kristin Chenoweth—most known for their collaboration on Wicked—are working together again. The pair is teami…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM
Sunday, February 19, 2023

Video: Celebrate 45 Years of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

45 years ago today, on February 19, 1978, On the Twentieth Century opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Watch videos of the original and revival casts!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

REPLACEMENTS: PART THREE by Ron Fassler

Latecomer Larry Kert with the original cast of “Company” (1970).Theatre Yesterday and Today, February 1, 2023, by Ron Fassler. To continue with more on replacements, the story of how La…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 08:41AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Andy Karl to Reprise Olivier-Winning Turn in Groundhog Day in London Next Year by Caitlin Moynihan

It's time to set your alarms! The Olivier-winning musical Groundhog Day is returning to London next year. The musical will play the Old Vic Theatre, where it had its world premiere in 2018, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Mark Linn-Baker to take over as Mayor Shinn in Broadway’s ‘Music Man’ by Caitlin Hornik

Mark Linn-Baker will join the company of “The Music Man” in the role of Mayor Shinn beginning on Oct. 25. Baker will succeed Jefferson Mays, who is departing the production on Oct. 23 to…

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Mark Linn-Baker to Replace Jefferson Mays in The Music Man on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

River City is getting a new mayor. Mark Linn-Baker will join The Music Man, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, beginning on October 25. As previously announced, Tony winner Jefferson …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM
Tuesday, August 9, 2022

WATCH: Tony Nominees Orfeh and Andy Karl Play a Round of Who, Me? by Playbill

Playbill challenged the Broadway favorites to play a round of Who, Me? to see how well they know each other. Watch the video above to see how they fared. "We love working together. It's lik…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:03PM
Friday, July 29, 2022

Watch a Sneak Peek From An Evening With Orfeh and Andy Karl by Playbill

Tony nominees (and married couple) Orfeh and Andy Karl will appear together in concert August 4 at 7 and 9:30 PM at Chelsea Table + Chair in NYC. Watch the pair sing “When I Fall In Love,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:07AM
Thursday, June 16, 2022

On the Twentieth Century Cancels a Performance as Kristin Chenoweth Prepares to Host ... - Playbill

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century , starring 2015 Tony nominee Kristin Chenoweth, has canceled its 2 PM ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:03PM
Monday, April 4, 2022

29 Cy Coleman III by Automatic Episode Import

The final installment of a three-part program featuring Broadway legend Cy Coleman, composer of SWEET CHARITY, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, BARNUM and countless pop hits. Coleman discusses his …

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 03:03AM
Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Warren Carlyle Talks THE MUSIC MAN, Working with Hugh Jackman, and More by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/WarrenCarlyleBL Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Richa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:24PM
Monday, January 17, 2022

See Brad Oscar Reminisce About Something Rotten!, The Addams Family & More by Lindsey Sullivan

With Broadway credits like The Producers, Spamalot, The Addams Family, Something Rotten! and most recently, Mrs. Doubtfire, Brad Oscar is a musical comedy stalwart. On the most recent episod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:03PM
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Tony Winner Michael McGrath Joins Cast of World Premiere of Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner Michael McGrath has joined the cast of the world premiere of the Britney Spears musical Once Upon a One More Time. McGrath takes over the role of Narrator from the previously ann…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM
Friday, October 29, 2021

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth & Josh Bryant Are Engaged by Lindsey Sullivan

Congratulotions are in order! Kristin Chenoweth and guitarist Josh Bryant have announced they are engaged. The Tony winner shared the news on social media on October 29. Guess you’re stu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:03PM