James Earl Jones to Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
Mr. Jones, 86, has appeared in 20 Broadway plays since 1958 and has won two Tony Awards, for "The Great White Hope" in 1969 and "Fences" in 1987.
Mr. Jones, 86, has appeared in 20 Broadway plays since 1958 and has won two Tony Awards, for "The Great White Hope" in 1969 and "Fences" in 1987.
This company plans to go back to its Walker Street location in TriBeCa next spring now that officials have helped it address issues regarding the space.
The new production of the oft-adapted work was developed at a German theater, Schaubühne, and is being brought to Broadway by David Binder.
The works, by Lynn Nottage, Will Eno and others, would appear in California at Center Theater Group, then at Second Stage, in its new Broadway home.
The show said Mr. Karl would miss the Wednesday matinee and evening performances, the Thursday evening performance, and the Saturday matinee.
Mr. Spacey, who has appeared in six Broadway productions and won a Tony in 1991, has lately been playing a nefarious U.S. president on "House of Cards."
The Disney Theatrical Group said Monday that it had chosen Caissie Levy to play Elsa and Patti Murin to play Anna in this adaptation of the 2013 film.
Mr. Karl, who was injured on Friday, will wear a knee brace and may limp a bit.
The cast includes Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry and Renée Fleming, while New York City Ballet's Justin Peck will choreograph.
"Come From Away" has brought together an actress and the real-life pilot who broke barriers and whose flight was diverted to Newfoundland on 9/11.
Two days before the musical was set to open, its star was injured during a preview performance. After a 15-minute break, he finished the show, using a cane.
The New York musical version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" required a new director, a new cast, a partial rewrite and old favorite songs.
Parody loves company: 'Spamilton" will be down the street from the real thing.
Reviews were week and the show has struggled since it opened on Dec. 11.
Mr. Pigott-Smith was playing Willy Loman in a production of "Death of a Salesman" that was about to open.
The play received generally positive reviews but did not shine at the box office.
"Building the Wall," written by Robert Schenkkan ("All the Way"), is having a few productions around the country before playing Off Broadway in May.
This musical, which ran on Broadway in 1990, depicts a folk tale set in the Caribbean.
The three British actors behind this farcical mystery discuss the comedy and the thrill of possible injury in a performance.
Lynn Nottage and Paula Vogel, both Pulitzer winners, will finally make their Broadway debuts this spring. What does that say about the plight of women writing for the stage?
The musical " a love story set during the Vietnam War " ignited a fierce debate over the casting of a white actor in a Eurasian role. Now, it's back on Broadway.
"Come From Away," set in Newfoundland, has attracted many displays of national pride, including from the lead Canadian, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Canadian prime minister, who has emphasized welcoming refugees, attended "Come From Away" with the president's daughter in a pairing that was rich with symbolism.
Three roles Ms. Soo helped originate will be on Broadway at the same time.
Ms. Barron earned the annual prize " $25,000 and a signed print by Willem de Kooning " for her new play "Dance Nation," about a preteen dance contest.