Suzanne Friedman

The concert presentation might have wrapped up last night, but that doesn't mean it's the end of Ragtime. Event presenter Suzanne Friedman has an eye towards an immersive, full production of the acclaimed American musical on Ellis Island in 2017.

Ragtime On Ellis Island is pleased to announce that a limited number of seats to the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8, will be distributed to the public by way of an online ticket lottery

After last month's announcement that the Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris would close on January 1, 2017 at Broadway's Palace Theatre, the musical's producers have just confirmed an earlier closing date.

Ragtime On Ellis Island just announced that Tony Award winner and Original Broadway cast member Brian Stokes Mitchell (Shuffle Along, Man of La Mancha) and acclaimed stage and television star Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening, Les Miserables) have joined the lineup of the highly anticipated site-specific developmental concert on Monday, August 8. The all-star cast, directed by Sammi Cannold (Violet on a moving bus at A.R.T; Assistant Director for Diane Paulus & Rachel Chavkin), will perform a selection of songs from the Tony Award-winning musical that features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Terrence McNally. The concert is being presented by Suzanne Friedman with an eye towards an immersive, full production of the acclaimed American musical on Ellis Island in 2017.

Just announced, the Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris will close on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Since the first performance at Broadway's Palace Theatre on March 13, 2015, An American in Paris will have played 719 regular performances and 29 previews.

The Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime will receive a one-night site-specific developmental concert on Ellis Island on August 8, 2016. An all-star cast of Broadway and Off-Broadway veterans including Olivier winner Laura Michelle Kelly, Tony and Grammy nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, Emmy winner Michael Park, Robert Petkoff, Shaina Taub, and five-time Emmy nominee Georgia Engel will perform a selection of songs from the American musical with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Sammi Cannold will direct the concert in anticipation of a full production in 2017.

The Tony Award-winning hit musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates its first year on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 12. Since it opened on April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS has played 416 regular performances and 29 previews and has been seen by over 650,000 people. Following the performance on April 12, the cast will be treated to a special anniversary cake provided by Carlo's Bakery.

The hit new Broadway musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will launch a digital lottery beginning Tuesday, January 26. A limited number of tickets will be available through the lottery which will open at 8:00am for matinees / 10:00am for evening performances and will remain open until 11am / 3pm when winners are drawn.

Christopher Wheeldon has won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Choreography for AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. 

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY releases the Original Broadway Cast Recording of An American in Paris. Produced by Rob Fisher and Scott Lehrer, the album is available everywhere today, June 2, 2015.

A new block of tickets for the Broadway musical An American In Paris is on sale today, Tuesday, May 19. MasterCard cardholders receive exclusive first access to these tickets now through May 31, 2015 via www.priceless.com/ny, www.Ticketmaster.com/AAIP or by phone at 877-250-2929. MasterCard is the Preferred Card and a Proud Supporter of An American In Paris.

The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) gathers for the 81st Annual Drama LeagueAwards Ceremony, hosted by 2014 Tony Award nominee, Hand to God's Steven Boyer with special guest Tyrone, today May 15, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway).  Below, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you the complete list of winners live!

Elisabeth Moss, star of the first Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Wendy Wasserstein play The Heidi Chronicles, was honored at a caricature unveiling celebration on Tuesday, April 28th at Sardi's Restaurant.

Elisabeth Moss, star of the first Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Wendy Wasserstein play The Heidi Chronicles, will receive a caricature unveiling celebration on Tuesday, April 28th at Sardi's Restaurant, 234 West 44th Street.     

Producers for the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, announced a National Tour for the 2016-17 season.

The Drama League has announced the 2015 Drama League Awards Nominees this morning - check out the complete list!

The new Broadway musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS opens on Broadway this Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). The production began previews on Friday, March 13, 2015.

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY announces the signing of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of An American in Paris.Produced by Rob Fisher and Scott Lehrer, the album will be recorded on April 20 in anticipation of a June 2 release.

Jason Biggs stopped by this week's THE VIEW on ABC to talk about starring in Broadway's The Heidi Chronicles alongside Elisabeth Moss.

Jason Biggs stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to talk about starring in Broadway's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES alongside Elisabeth Moss.