Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Caesar Samayoa and More Complete the Cast of How to Dance in Ohio by Ruthie Fierberg

The full cast has been announced for the Broadway bow of How to Dance in Ohio. As previously reported, the new musical will begin previews on November 15 ahead of an opening night of Decemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Review: 'Here Lies Love' Finally Makes It To Broadway by Frank Rizzo

All photos by Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman The show: “Here Lies Love” at the Broadway Theatre in N…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 05:39PM
Monday, July 31, 2023

Paul Reubens, Known For Playing Pee-Wee Herman, Passes Away at 70

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Paul Reubens, known for his character of Pee-Wee Herman, has died at the age of 70. In 2010, Reubens brought The Pee-Wee Herman Show to Broadway pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa & Christopher Freer Tie the Knot by Lindsey Sullivan

Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa married talent agent Christopher Freer on June 18 at Belmond, La Samanna, St Martin. The couple was surrounded by friends and family, including Come From Away…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Tony-Winning Director Alex Timbers on Welcoming Audiences to the World of Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Lindsey Sullivan

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the reigning Tony-winning Best Musical on Broadway, taking home 10 trophies, including one for director Alex Timbers. His other Broadway credits include Beetlej…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The Bloody, Bloody Bold Career of Beetlejuice and Moulin Rouge! Director Alex Timbers by Lindsey Sullivan

Alex Timbers is a man in demand. He has had a hand in three currently running (and wildly different) Broadway shows: Moulin Rouge! Beetlejuice, both of which he directed and American Uto…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:06PM
Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Michael Grandage to direct Frozen on Broadway by Associated Press

The award-winning British director is set to take the reins of the stage adaptation of the blockbuster Disney movie, set to land on New York stage in 2018Some changes are coming in the kingd…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:03AM
Thursday, February 12, 2015

Frozen Aims to Cast a Spell on Broadway in 2017 with New Songs! Alex Timbers Will Direct by Ryan McPhee

Wanna build a snowman on the Great White Way? We’ll have to wait until 2017! According to The Daily Mail, Disney Theatrical is on track to bring Elsa and company to Broadway at some po…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:33PM

Frozen Aims to Cast a Spell on Broadway in 2017 with New Songs! Alex Timbers May Direct by Ryan McPhee

Wanna build a snowman on the Great White Way? We’ll have to wait until 2017! According to The Daily Mail, Disney Theatrical is on track to bring Elsa and company to Broadway at some po…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:33PM
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The New Tony Nominations Rule: What If...? by JK

You've probably read about the new rule adopted by the Tony Awards Administration Committee regarding the number of nominees in the four major categories.  Simply, it states that if nin…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 09:00AM
Thursday, October 10, 2013

Rocky Director Alex Timbers to Helm Universal's Comical Romeo & Juliet Adaptation Rosaline by Ryan Gilbert

Alex Timbers is going to make Romeo & Juliet really, really funny! Nope, we're not kidding. The two-time Tony-nominated director, whose musical production of Rocky will enter the Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:12PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Muppets on Broadway? Alex Timbers Directs ‘Test’ Presentation for Disney Theatrical by Josh Ferri

After putting his unique spin on icons like President Andrew Jackson, Peter Pan, Imelda Marcos and Rocky Balboa, Tony-nominated director Alex Timbers is turning his attention to The Muppets.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:39PM
Friday, May 3, 2013

Actor's Fund to Memorialize Broadway Producer Roy Miller; Visitation Set for 5/5 by BroadwayWorld

Beloved Broadway producer Roy Miller passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, April 28, 2013 following a brief illness. Roy produced the multiple Tony Award nominated Broadway productions…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM
Monday, April 29, 2013

Tony-Nominated Producer Roy Miller Dies at Age 52 by Josh Ferri

Three-time Tony-nominated producer Roy Miller, who was most recently represented on Broadway with the holiday hit A Christmas Story, died on April 28, 2013, following a short illness. H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Mickey Meets the Bard? Alex Timbers to Direct Disney Musical Update of a Shakespeare Classic by Michael Mellini

Forget fairy-tales, Disney is digging into the classic works of Shakespeare for its next movie musical. The House of Mouse has hired Tony nominee Alex Timbers to direct an updated, musical t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:14PM
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Starcatcher’s Alex Timbers Will Direct Roundabout Revival of ‘The Philadelphia Story’ by Broadway's Best Shows

The Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a revival of Phillip Barry’s The Philadelphia Story, directed by two-time Tony nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, The Pee-wee …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:45PM
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Set Designer David Korins Shows Off the Classic New York World of Annie by Broadway.com

Set designer David Korins has created many worlds on stage from the foreign architecture of Chinglish, the sports arenas in Bring It On and Magic/Bird and the wacky playhouse of The Pee…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:43PM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Releases New Block of Tickets Through September 30 by BroadwayWorld

The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, the new Broadway hit written by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice Jersey Boys and directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees Nicholas Nickleby and Tony …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Last Chance to Win PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Tickets; Contest Ends 4/4 by Contests

'Peter and the Starcatcher', a new play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice Jersey Boys, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees Nicholas Nickleby and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers Bloody Bl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Play the PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Scavenger Hunt to Win Tickets to the Show! by Contests

'Peter and the Starcatcher', a new play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice Jersey Boys, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees Nicholas Nickleby and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers Bloody Bl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

UP ON THE MARQUEE: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER! by Up On The Marquee

Peter and the Starcatcher, a new play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice Jersey Boys, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees Nicholas Nickleby and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers Bloody Bloo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22AM
Sunday, January 1, 2012

Broadway Boys: Mr. January 2012: David Korins by JK

Mr. Broadway January 2012David KorinsWHY HE'S MR. BROADWAY: Sometimes the hottest guys on Broadway aren't up on the stage, but are content to do their work behind the scenes.  Such is t…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:02PM
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Sister Act Stars Set for Broadway Spotlight Series by Broadway.com

Sister Act stars Caesar Samayoa and Madeleine Doherty are set to lead Broadway Classroom's Broadway Spotlight Series on December 17 at the Broadway Comedy Club. The series allows audienc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:40PM
Monday, October 17, 2011

Feature: Six Delightful DVDs by David Gordon

TheaterMania checks out the new releases of Anna Nicole: The Opera, Bette Midler: The Showigrl Must Go On, Forever Plaid, Memphis, The Pee-wee Herman Show, and Wishful Drinking.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Saturday, August 27, 2011

Rent Needs More of a Renovation by Jan Simpson

Michael Greif is one of the reigning architects of new musicals. He helped to create Grey Gardens and Next to Normal. And, of course, he did the original production of Rent.  Still, I wish …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 04:40PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Rosie O'Donnell From the Red Carpet by Playbill Video

Rosie O'Donnell From the Red Carpet http://www.playbill.com/video Emmy-winning talk show host, actress and comic Rosie O'Donnell took to the red carpet at the premiere of "The …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:04PM

Pee-wee's Big Broadway Opening Night by Playbill Video

Pee-wee's Big Broadway Opening Night http://www.playbill.com/video At the opening night of "The Pee-wee Herman Show," Paul Reubens ("Pee-wee Herman"), Lynne Marie St…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:01PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Pee-Wee's Broadway Show Gets DVD Release This Fall

Image Entertainment, Inc. OTCQB DISK has acquired the home entertainment rights to THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW ON BROADWAY and will be releasing it on Blu-rayTM and DVD in the fall in honor of t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM
Monday, June 6, 2011

Pee-wee Herman Asks For Your Consideration (Photo) by Michael C. Gioia

The Pee-wee Herman Show, which finished its Broadway run Jan. 2, was taped for an HBO special that was aired earlier this year. Pee-wee now asks for consideration for an Emmy Award, and is c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:31PM
Friday, June 3, 2011

Photo Flash: Pee-Wee Asks for Emmy Consideration

Three decades after his first HBO special, Paul Reubens returned to the network in an exclusive presentation of his recent hit Broadway show. The HBO presentation THE Pee-Wee Herman SHOW ON …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM

Pee-wee Herman Channels Oscar Winner Melissa Leo in Hopes of Emmy Glory by Broadway.com Staff

Pee-wee Herman (aka comedian Paul Reubens) may not have scored a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway extravaganza The Pee-wee Herman Show, but the lovable Playhouse host still has a chanc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:59PM

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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