Titaníque's Background Vocalists are taking over our Instagram today! Tune in to our Story to go backstage at the Tony-nominated musical with Sara Gallo, Polanco Jones, and Kristina Leopold. See what goes on d…

The new Broadway musical Titanique has extended its limited Broadway engagement. The comedy, powered by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, will now continue performances at the historic St. James Theatre throu…

Actress and singer Betty Buckley is best known for the movie Carrie, Cats on Broadway, and Eight Is Enough on television. She has been a star for as long as this writer can remember. (I was fortunate enough to …

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Review by Ron Fassler . . . As an avid theatregoer and critic, I consider myself fortunate that at the age of twelve, I saw the original 1969 Broadway production of 1776. A critic even back then, I attended it…

Will Blum (John Adams) and the cast of 1776 perform "Sit Down, John" in the rehearsal room! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration …

Will Blum (John Adams) and the cast of 1776 perform "Sit Down, John"! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the…

Liz Leclerc (Martha Jefferson) performs "He Plays the Violin" with Will Blum (John Adams) and John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin) in 1776! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings t…

History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With…

Praise Oranika (Courier) performs "Momma, Look Sharp" from 1776! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stag…

Will Blum (John Adams) performs "Is Anybody There?" from 1776! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage …

Paper Mill Playhouse has released footage of Will Blum performing 'Is Anybody There?' in his role as John Adams in their current production of 1776, now playing through May 2, 2026. The Tony Award-winning mu…

Ben Dibble, Grant Struble, and Scott Greer star in the Tony-winning musical at the Philadelphia venue.

Watch "The Egg" from Walnut Street Theatre's 1776, now playing at the Philadelphia theatre through May 31. The performance features Ben Dibble as John Adams, Grant Struble as Thomas Jefferson, and Scott Greer a…

You can now get a first look at "Sit Down, John" ahead of 1776's opening night this weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse. The Tony Award-winning musical opens on Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill Playhouse in a run con…

The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 opened on Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill Playhouse in a run continuing through Saturday, May 2. Watch as Praise Oranika sings 'Momma Look Sharp' as the Courier here! 1776 is …

Peter Filichia, James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Carey Purcell talk about Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Becky Shaw, Titanique, 1776 @ Papermill, Death of a Salesman, Giant, and Dog Day Afternoon. "This Week on…

Praise Oranika (Courier) performs "Momma, Look Sharp" from 1776! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stag…

History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With…

The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 opened on Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill Playhouse in a run continuing through Saturday, May 2. Watch as Praise Oranika sings 'Momma Look Sharp' as the Courier here! 1776 i…

Mark S. Hoebee directs the Tony-winning musical at the New Jersey venue.

Liz Leclerc (Martha Jefferson) performs "He Plays the Violin" with Will Blum (John Adams) and John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin) in 1776! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings t…

Paper Mill Playhouse has released footage of Liz Leclerc (Martha Jefferson), Will Blum (John Adams), and John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin) performing 'He Plays the Violin' from their current production of 17…

1776 celebrated its opening night at Paper Mill Playhouse! You can now get a first look at photos from the production's opening. See stars on the red carpet, and cast members taking their opening night bows! Pe…

Will Blum (John Adams) and the cast of 1776 perform "Sit Down, John"! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the…

Watch Blum lead "Sit Down, John" and check out photos from the Mark S. Hoebee-directed production of the Tony-winning musical.

You can now get a first look at production photos and a first-look clip of "Sit Down, John" ahead of 1776's opening night this weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse. The Tony Award-winning musical opens on Sunday,…

The historic Sherman Edwards-Peter Stone musical is at the New Jersey theatre through May 2.

March 30, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. Jonathan Groff at the curtain call of "Just in Time," his final performance as Bobby Darin. Photo by Ron Fassler.Almost a year ago, when I saw …

Will Blum (John Adams) and the cast of 1776 perform "Sit Down, John" in the rehearsal room! History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration …

A quarrel for independence from a tyrannical regime via a political system that seems to perpetually piddle, twiddle, and resolve on important issues for the sake of saving diplomatic face may have once resembl…

Elizabeth A. Davis is getting a new set of fangs. The Tony nominee will play Valerie Bloodlove in select performances of the off-Broadway musical Blood/Love, serving as an alternate for the production's star an…

Rehearsals are underway for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill Playhouse's 2025-2026 season. 1776 will begin performances Wednesday, April 1 at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. Openin…

We haven't done a fun survey in a long time! This series is based on frequent questions we get about our favorite songs each Broadway season. Well, we will tell you ours after you tell us yours! The JKTS Fan Pl…

History comes to life in 1776, the Tony winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With…

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway actor John Herrera. Herrera passed away at the age of 70. The news was confirmed on Facebook by Herrera's family. John Herrera was Tony nominate…

Mark S. Hoebee will direct the Tony-winning musical at the New Jersey venue.

Bigfoot is actually not as scary as he seems. At least that's the theme of Bigfoot!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta playing a limited engagement at New York City Ce…

The full cast has been announced for Titanique on Broadway. Sara Gallo (1776), Polanco Jones (The Wiz) and Kristina Leopold (SIX) join as the background vocalists, and Tess Marshall (Titanique off-Broadway),…

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of Titanique, coming to the stage this spring. Sara Gallo (1776), Polanco Jones (The Wiz), and Kristina Leopold (SIX) join as the Background…

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill's 2025-2026 season. 1776 will begin performances on Wednesday, April 1 at…

BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta, begins its limited engagement at Off-Broadway's New York City Center Stage I February 11. Directed and choreographed by D…

  Broadway Games: Another Mash-Up! This is what happens when two theater icons collide. Figure out each word based on the given clues, then rearrange the "orange" letters to win the game! ___ ___ _…

John Cunningham (1932"2026) in "Rose" (1981). Photo by Martha Swope.January 12, 2026: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. It took me a few days to talk to some people, look up a few facts, and ta…

250 years ago today (January 10, 1776): the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense. I'm planning a full biographical post on Paine which I'll share about a month from now, but it seems important to mark thi…

John Cunningham, a prolific Broadway actor who appeared in such acclaimed productions as the original stagings of Cabaret, 1776, Company, Six Degrees of Separation and The Sisters Rosensweig, and whose many scr…

​A.R.T. is now presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award"winning duo A Great Big World and a book b…

​A.R.T. is presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award"winning duo A Great Big World and a book by Ma…

Tickets are now on sale for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw on Broadway, which begins performances at the Helen Hayes Theater on March 18 and opens on April 6, 2026. Written by Gina Gionfriddo and directed by…

Initial casting has been announced for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw on Broadway, which begins performances at the Helen Hayes Theater on March 18 and opens on April 6, 2026. Written by Gina Gionfriddo and …

A.R.T. is presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award"winning duo A Great Big World and a book by MacArthur …

We love our Leading Ladies, don't we? We know their famous roles. We know their signature songs. We know their awards. But do we know where they had their biggest Broadway moments? Broadway Quiz: Diva Digs DI…

A FIRST-HAND REPORT ON NEW YORK THEATRE . . . FROM A HALF-CENTURY AGO Alan Bates in the title role of Simon Gray's "Butley," which played the old and venerable Morosco Theatre (1972).December 10, 20…

The upcoming season features a number of shows in line with the U.S. Semiquincentennial, including "1776" and "A Piece of My Heart."

Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete cast for the New York return of Matthew Warchus' production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. The produc…

1776 on The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Taylor Louderman's Write Out Loud will return with From Contest to Concert Volume 7 on September 15th at 54 Below! Hosted by the Tony-nominated Mean Girls star, the concert presentation will be musical directed…

The complete cast of Bess Wohl's em>Liberation, will reprise their roles when the production moves to Broadway this fall. Directed by Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement begins previews at the Jame…

The 1969 marquee for "1776" in its original production at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers).July 4, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. This is a re-working of a column origina…

Fireworks can't compare with these creative cover designs!

The show: The musical "Ragtime" at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam. …

Broadway Games: Quiz: Divas in the News These days the news comes fast and furious and Broadway is not immune! Recently, there have been several news reports involving our beloved divas. Have you been paying …

My ticket stub from 56 years ago (note the tape marks). It used to hang on my bedroom wall.Fifty-six years ago yesterday afternoon, I took my seat as a just-turned twelve-year old in seat E 102 in the last r…

Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards' historical musical introduced Broadway audiences to Betty Buckley and inspired Hamilton.

A possible "Mary Poppins"-"1776" parody crossover - Felt like an OK time to upload our YouTube to the upcoming 250th anniversary of U.S. independence! The U.S. will celebrate our "Semiquincentennial" on July 4…

Lloyd Suh writes quirky historical plays from a unique perspective as ironic comedies. In "Franklinland," the latest entry in the EST/Sloan Project, commissioning and developing plays about science and scientis…

Tony-nominees Amber Iman (Lempicka), Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal), and Brenda Braxton (Smokey Joe's Cafe), alongside Marcus Paul James (Ain't Too Proud), Marcus M. Martin (Aladdin), Jaime Cepero (SMASH) an…

From the first roll of a snare drum to the Liberty Bell sounding the final signature on the Declaration, the Marriott Theatre absolutely nails "1776."

The theatre loves a woman in politics.

Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello will play Kimberly in the national tour of Kimberly Akimbo. As previously announced, the national tour will kick off in Denver, Colorado on September 22, playing more th…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award winner Betty Buckley (Broadway's "Cats," "Sunset Boulevard," "The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, "Song & Dance, "Pippin," "1776," "Triumph Of Love" and "Carrie"; M. Night Shyam…

Happy Fourth of July!  Kick off the holiday weekend with 55 of our favorite patriotic showtunes and get ready to party like it's 1776.

Summer has come roaring in this year. Temperatures seem to be setting records everywhere, making many of us (O.K., me) want to kick back and chill out with a cold drink and a cool book. The drink of choice for …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU just opened Sunday night, September 28, 2014, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU just opened Sunday night, September 28, 2014, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street…