Norm Lewis Set To Be Broadway's First African-American Lead in "The Phantom of the Opera"

Last seen on Broadway as Porgy in the 2012 Tony Award-winning revival of "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess," actor Norm Lewis is on his way back to the Main Stem, but this time, he's …

SOURCE: NY1 at 4:42pm on April 8, 2014☆⚑

'ILuminate' Lights Up Stage at New World Stages

NY1's Stephanie Simon got a behind-the-scenes look at iLuminate, which recently lit up the stage at New World Stages.

SOURCE: NY1 at 12:34pm on April 6, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'A Raisin in the Sun'

Oscar- and Tony-winning actor Denzel Washington returns to Broadway in a new production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic 1959 drama "A Raisin in the Sun."

SOURCE: NY1 at 12:45am on April 4, 2014☆⚑

Several Broadway Shows Add Thursday Matinees to Lineups

Cast members from Cinderella," "Mamma Mia," and "The Phantom of the Opera" were on hand Thursday to announce an addition to their lineup: the Thursday matinee.

SOURCE: NY1 at 5:24pm on April 3, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'If/Then'

Tony award-winning Actress Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in the new musical "If/Then."

SOURCE: NY1 at 7:26pm on April 1, 2014☆⚑

'If/Then,' Starring Idina Menzel, Opens on Broadway

The Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning team behind the musical "Next to Normal" are back on Broadway with their latest work "If/Then."

SOURCE: NY1 at 6:16pm on April 1, 2014☆⚑

New Cirque du Soleil Show at Citi Field Celebrates Women

The new Cirque du Soleil show, "Amaluna," which is Cirque's first show celebrating women, has just opened at Citi Field.

SOURCE: NY1 at 12:56am on March 28, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'Les Miserables'

The mega-musical "Les Miserables" is back home on Broadway, but this time with a new look.

SOURCE: NY1 at 6:53pm on March 27, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'Mothers and Sons'

Four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally returns to the Broadway stage with his latest play, a new work entitled "Mothers and Sons."

SOURCE: NY1 at 6:46pm on March 27, 2014☆⚑

'Les Miserables' Returns to Broadway

The mega-musical "Les Miserables" is back on the Broadway boards.

SOURCE: NY1 at 5:28pm on March 25, 2014☆⚑

New Rockettes Show Postponed Until 2015

"Heart and Lights" featuring the legendary Rockettes was set to open next week at Radio City Music Hall, but MSG Entertainment says it is not ready for the stage yet and will inste…

SOURCE: NY1 at 3:07pm on March 21, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: "Aladdin"

The stage version of Disney's "Aladdin" has arrived on Broadway.

SOURCE: NY1 at 11:08am on March 21, 2014☆⚑

Norm Lewis to Be First African-American to Take on Lead Role in 'Phantom of the Opera'

Producers announced Thursday that acclaimed Tony-nominated actor Norm Lewis will become the first African American actor to take on the lead role of the phantom on May 12.

SOURCE: NY1 at 11:17pm on March 20, 2014☆⚑

Two Broadway Stars Prepare for One-Night-Only NY Pops Concert at Carnegie Hall

Two of Broadway's finest are gearing up for a one-night-only concert with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on Friday night.

SOURCE: NY1 at 4:51pm on March 18, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'Rocky'

The Oscar-winning movie "Rocky" comes to musical life on Broadway.

SOURCE: NY1 at 6:33pm on March 13, 2014☆⚑

"Submissions Only" Begins Its Third Season

The drama in the drama continues on in the third season of the theater-themed web series "Submissions Only."

SOURCE: NY1 at 4:40pm on March 11, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'All The Way'

Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad" fame is making his Broadway debut as LBJ in a new play called "All the Way."

SOURCE: NY1 at 12:46am on March 7, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'After Midnight'

Jazz favorite k.d. lang's Broadway debut in the show "After Midnight" will wrap up this weekend.

SOURCE: NY1 at 3:16pm on March 4, 2014☆⚑

Production of 'Man of La Mancha' to Play at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

A new production of "Man of La Mancha" comes to Lehman Center for the Performing Arts next month.

SOURCE: NY1 at 3:01pm on March 1, 2014☆⚑

'Stomp' Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The non-verbal off-broadway show "Stomp" celebrated its 20th anniversary on Thursday.

SOURCE: NY1 at 7:42pm on February 27, 2014☆⚑

'Heathers' Makes Way From Screen to Stage

The 1988 black comedy "Heathers" has gone from screen to stage. The show makes its way to the off-broadway boards after a sold out engagement in Los Angeles last fall.

SOURCE: NY1 at 4:40pm on February 27, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: 'Kung Fu'

Accomplished playwright David Henry Hwang returns to the New York theater scene with the new dance play "Kung Fu," a work about the life and times of Bruce Lee.

SOURCE: NY1 at 5:29pm on February 25, 2014☆⚑

New Documentary Explores Life of Standby in Broadway Show

A new documentary on one of the most unusual jobs in show business is playing this week at Quad Cinema on West 13th Street.

SOURCE: NY1 at 1:50pm on February 23, 2014☆⚑

NY1 Theater Review: "The Bridges of Madison County"

Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, the musical version of "The Bridges of Madison County" comes to the stage.

SOURCE: NY1 at 7:56pm on February 20, 2014☆⚑

Time Out Theater Review: 'Intimacy'

Off-Broadway's New Group Theatre is presenting the world premiere of "Intimacy," a new work from playwright Thomas Bradshaw, who is known for provocative material.

SOURCE: NY1 at 10:10pm on February 19, 2014☆⚑