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RACE Planning 2011 Regional and London Productions
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2010

RACE, 'the topical detective story' (New York Times) that 'sizzles with energy' (The Wall Street Journal), written and directed by David Mamet will end its extended run on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th St.) on Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 pm.

DuPont Theatre Opens Broadway Season with THE COLOR PURPLE, 9/14-19
by Marivic Tagala - Aug 10, 2010

The DuPont Theatre presents the Wilmington premier of THE COLOR PURPLE for a limited one-week engagement beginning September 14 through September 19, 2010 to launch its 98th Broadway Season. Performances of THE COLOR PURPLE at the DuPont Theatre are Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances start at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $50 to $75. To purchase tickets or for more information about group rates, call the DuPont Theatre Box Office at 302-656-4401 or 800-338-0881 or on the DuPont Theatre site: http// www.duponttheatre.com

LCT Announces Roles for LuPone, Benanti, Scott, et al. in WOMEN ON THE VERGE!
by Abigail Arnold - Aug 5, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the roles to be played by the leading cast members of the upcoming musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher. This world premiere production will begin previews on Saturday, October 2 at 8pm and open on Thursday, November 4 at 6:45pm on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street).

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes To Orpheum Theatre In Memphis 8/24-29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2010

The producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that the Orpheum Theatre will host the national touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for eight performances, August 24th-29th. Tickets are on sale now.

Laura Benanti Joins LuPone, Scott & Stokes Mitchell et al. in LCT's 'WOMEN ON THE VERGE'
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 4, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Laura Benanti will join de'Adre Aziza, Danny Burstein, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Beth Peil and Sherie Rene Scott in the cast of its upcoming production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher. This world premiere production will begin previews on Saturday, October 2 at 8pm and open on Thursday, November 4 at 6:45pm on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street).

THE COLOR PURPLE Plays The Morrison Center 7/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2010

Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will play Boise's Morrison Center, September 25 & 26 for three performances only. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 @ 10AM.

THE COLOR PURPLE Plays The Morrison Center 7/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2010

Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will play Boise's Morrison Center, September 25 & 26 for three performances only. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 @ 10AM.

Stokes, LuPone, Scott & More to Star in WOMEN ON THE VERGE - Full Cast Announced!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 26, 2010

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that de'Adre Aziza, Danny Burstein, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Beth Peil and Sherie Rene Scott will be featured in its upcoming production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher. This world premiere production will begin previews on Saturday, October 2 at 8pm and open on Thursday, November 4 at 6:45pm on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street).

STAGE TUBE: RACE's Izzard Visits Jimmy Fallon
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 26, 2010

RACE's Eddie Izzard appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon July 12 to chat about joining the cast and his documentary 'Believe,'which was recently nominated for an Emmy Award.

RACE on Track to End Broadway Run, 8/21
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 21, 2010

RACE, 'the topical detective story' (New York Times) that 'sizzles with energy' (The Wall Street Journal), written and directed by David Mamet is now playing its final weeks on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th St.). This new cast is playing their limited run through Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 pm (reaching its 297th performance). Tickets to the show can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200.

FENCES Breaks House Record for Seventh Time in Final Week of Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 12, 2010

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, broke the box office record for the seventh time in its final week of performances at the Cort Theatre for the week ending July 11, 2010, grossing $1,175,625.94.

FENCES Ends Its Record-Breaking Limited Run This Sunday 7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2010

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, will play its final performance this Sunday, July 11, ending its record-breaking limited run at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC).

RACE's David Mamet To Appear On Charlie Rose Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2010

DAVID MAMET, the Pulitzer and Tony-winning playwright currently represented on Broadway with the hit play RACE, will be a guest on Charlie Rose Wednesday, July 7th at 11:00PM (EST) on PBS.

FENCES Breaks House Record for Sixth Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2010

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, broke the box office record for the sixth time at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending July 4, 2010, grossing $1,164,529.00.

FENCES Breaks House Record for Fifth Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, broke the box office record for the FIFTH time at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending June 27, 2010, grossing $1,138,982.38.

FENCES Breaks Cort Theatre's House Record for Fourth Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2010

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the 2010 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, broke the box office record for the FOURTH time at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending June 20, 2010, grossing $1,135,973.50.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & Thomas Begin Limited Engagement at RACE Today, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010

EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Denzel Washington And Viola Davis To Take FENCES To London?
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis may be heading to London in FENCES, according to Baz Bamigboye in the U.K. Daily Mail.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & More Set For RACE 6/21, Monday Performances Added
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2010

EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Tony-Winning FENCES Breaks House Record for Third Time
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's 1987 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play FENCES, which won the Tony Award last night for Best Revival of a Play, broke the box office record for the third time at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, NYC) for the week ending June 13, 2010, grossing $1,057,268.50.

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