Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Two-Time Tony Nominee Kara Young Joins The Apiary for Final Week Off-Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Two-time Tony nominee Kara Young will join the cast of Kate Douglas' The Apiary for its final week of performances from February 28 through March 3 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater. Yo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024

April Matthis, Susan Pourfar and More Join Rachel McAdams on Broadway in Mary Jane by Darryn King

The complete cast is set for Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams in her Broadway debut. Directed by Anne Kauffman, the show begins performances…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM

Photos: Bill and Hillary Clinton Visit PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre recently welcomed a couple of very special guests! Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, who will produce Suffs on Broadway later this season, pos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM
Friday, January 19, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024

‘Prayer for the French Republic’ announces second extension by Michael Abourizk

The Joshua Harmon play opened on Jan. 9 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:58PM

Prayer for the French Republic Gets Final Broadway Extension Into March by Logan Culwell-Block

The Joshua Harmon play opened January 9 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Prayer for the French Republic Adds Two More Weeks to Its Broadway Run by Broadway.com

Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic, running at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, will now offer performances through March 3, extending beyond its previously …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Broadway’s Prayer for the French Republic Rejoices with Heartbreak and Humor on Opening Night by Hayley Levitt

This week, The Broadway Show celebrates the opening of Joshua Harmon’s family drama Prayer for the French Republic, a Manhattan Theatre Club production directed by Tony Award winner David …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:18PM
Saturday, January 13, 2024

VIDEO: Watch a New Commercial for PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Now Open on Broadway

Watch the new commercial for Prayer for the French Republic, now running at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:43PM
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:07PM

'Where's The Lightning Bolt!?': Inside the Broadway Opening of Joshua Harmon's Prayer for the French Republic by Margaret Hall

The Manhattan Theatre Club production opened January 9 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Photos: The Cast and Creatives of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

Photos: The Cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Takes Opening Night Bows

The Broadway premiere of Prayer For the French Republic is open now! The Manhattan Theatre Club production officially opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

‘Prayer for the French Republic’ Review: A Three-Hour Lesson in Recent History That Never Takes Flight by Gordon Cox

At first blush, the three-hour runtime of “Prayer for the French Republic,” playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway, seems appropriate. Though it obviously does not exist s…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

‘Prayer For The French Republic’ Broadway Review: The Sweep Of History, The Intimacy Of Family by Greg Evans

Recent events in Gaza could lead some to view Joshua Harmon’s blistering, funny and heartbreaking Prayer for the French Republic as uncannily prophetic, but let’s not give the playwright…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Prayer for the French Republic on Broadway? by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The Manhattan Theatre Club production opened January 9 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:45PM
Friday, January 5, 2024

MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Sets Opening Date at Manhattan Theatre Club

Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:59AM
Monday, December 18, 2023

Prayer for the French Republic Extends on Broadway by Darryn King

The Broadway transfer of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Joshua Harmon and directed by David Cromer, will play through February 18, 2024, adding two weeks to its intially schedule…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Betsy Aidem and the Prayer for the French Republic Cast on Tackling Big Questions on Broadway by Darryn King

On December 19, Prayer for the French Republic begins its Broadway run at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Telling the interconnected stories of a Jewish couple in 1940s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Photos: The Cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Meets the Press

The cast of the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer at the Samuel J. Friedma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Photos: Inside the 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Fall Benefit With Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More!

Manhattan Theatre Club hosted its 2023 Fall Benefit on Monday, November 13. The evening began at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) with an advance screening of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10AM
Monday, November 13, 2023

Final casting announced for Broadway bow of ‘Prayer for the French Republic’ by Michael Abourizk

The Joshua Harmon play will open Jan. 9 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:28PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Broadway Review: “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Currently On) by David Roberts

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting a new Broadway production entitled “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” penned by Jocelyn Bioh at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Ms. Bioh has set her dr…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 05:48PM

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Adds Two More Weeks To Run by Ruthie Fierberg

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding has received a second extension. The new comedy, playing Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, will now run through November 19. Jaja’s was …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:37PM
Friday, October 6, 2023

Community, comedy, and crisis in ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre by Deb Miller

In the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, a production of Manhattan Theatre Club playing a limited engagement at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Ghanaian-American playwright J…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 05:07PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07PM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway? by Molly Higgins

The Jocelyn Bioh play opened October 3 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, via Manhattan Theatre Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:04PM

First Look: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Opens on Broadway by Paul Art Smith For Broadway Direct

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, the new Broadway play written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord), offic…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:41PM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

Video: Watch Highlights from JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway

Watch video highlights of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, which opens October 3, 2023 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre !

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM
Friday, September 15, 2023

Little-known theater jobs: Broadway box office treasurer by Ruthie Fierberg

In a new column, Broadway News speaks with unsung heroes of the industry — starting with Emily Jeppesen, head box office treasurer at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM
Monday, September 11, 2023

Rachel McAdams to Make Broadway Debut in Amy Herzog’s Mary Jane by Caitlin Hornik

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) has announced the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kauffman, Mary Jane will star Academy Award…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:19PM

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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