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VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Shares Their Take on THE BAND'S VISIT Anthem 'Answer Me'
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2018


Tony and Grammy award-nominated Michael McElroy and BIV launch Season Two of "Broadway Our Way" with "Answer Me" from the musical The Band's Visit, music and lyrics by Tony award winner David Yazbek

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of Broadway-Bound TOOTSIE in Chicago?
by Alan Henry - Oct 2, 2018


TOOTSIE's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement officially opened last night, September 30, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show runs through October 14 before opening on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. Get a first look at the cast, starring Santino Fontana, in the photos below!

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Santino Fontana and the Cast of Broadway-Bound TOOTSIE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018


TOOTSIE's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement officially opened last night, September 30, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show runs through October 14 before opening on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. Get a first look at the cast, starring Santino Fontana, in the photos below!

Brief 10/1: The Public's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Opens Tonight, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Public Theater's Girl From the North Country officially opens tonight, and more!

TOOTSIE Opens its Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago Today
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2018


TOOTSIE's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement officially opens today at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL). The show runs through October 14 before opening on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).

Lena Hall's New EP OBSESSED: MUSE Now Available For Pre-Order
by Julie Musbach - Sep 28, 2018


SKB Records has announced the tenth month of the groundbreaking new music and video series LENA HALL Obsessed from the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee. 

Stage Door Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS This Fall
by Carol Kassie - Sep 24, 2018


Stage Door Theatre's move to the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) has proved to be the right one, according to the company's Executive Producer, Derelle Bunn.  'Our patrons' responses have been totally positive,' she says.  'They love the venue, the ambiance, and the conveniences LPAC offers them.  They've all promised they'll be back, and that they'll be bringing their friends!'

Up on the Marquee: TOOTSIE Arrives on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Sep 21, 2018


TOOTSIE will open on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). Broadway preview performances will begin on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Hugh Jackman and David Yazbek Will Appear at An Evening With CBS Sunday Morning Live
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2018


CBS Sunday Morning is hitting the stage with An Evening With CBS Sunday Morning on October 1. The live program will be headlined by Hugh Jackman, David Yazbeck, Jason Reitman, Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, and Grant Shaud.

A BRONX TALE, ANASTASIA, CATS and More Announced for Broadway in Chicago Off-Season; Tickets On Sale This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2018


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce its next season will go on sale to the public this Sunday, September 23. The season includes: A BRONX TALE, ANASTASIA, CATS and Tony Award-winning COME FROM AWAY, FALSETTOS and A BAND'S VISIT.

Tickets On Sale October 1 for TOOTSIE on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2018


Tickets for the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, will go on sale to the general public beginning Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10am EST

No More Waiting! THE BAND'S VISIT Recoups on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2018


Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND'S VISIT has recouped its $8.75 million capitalization on Broadway. The new musical began performances on October 7, 2017 and officially opened on November 9, 2017 on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).

TOOTSIE Announces $25 Lottery Tickets for Pre-Broadway Run
by Julie Musbach - Sep 7, 2018


A digital lottery will begin September 10 at 9AM for TOOTSIE.  TOOTSIE will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre

Brief 9/6: BE MORE CHILL Gets a Broadway Upgrade, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Be More Chill gets a Broadway upgrade, the cast has been announced for the national tour of A Bronx Tale, and more!

TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - Sep 5, 2018


BroadwayWorld was on site when the cast and creative of the new comedy musical, Tootsie, which will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11th - October 14th, met the press! Watch stars Lilli Cooper and Santino Fotana, as well as composer/lyricist David Yazbek talk about bringing the production from the silver screen to the stage in the video below!

Photo Flash: The Cast And Creative Of TOOTSIE Pose For The Press In Chicago
by Alan Henry - Aug 24, 2018


BroadwayWorld was on site this morning when the cast and creative of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, which will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11th - October 14th, met the press! See the photos below!

Little Triangle to Present 'A Little Cabaret'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2018


After presenting critically acclaimed sell-out productions of Sunday in the Park with George & Merrily We Roll Along, and prior to their November production of Michael John LaChiusa & George C. Wolfe's The Wild Party, Little Triangle will present A Little Cabaret with 7 emerging Australian performers this September for 3 nights only as part of the 2018 Sydney Fringe.

THE BAND'S VISIT Will Play San Francisco in 2019/20
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018


SHN announced that THE BAND'S VISIT, one of the most Tony Award-winning musicals in history, will be coming to San Francisco as part of the 2019-2020 SHN season.

Ann Arbor Civic Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2018


Based on the 1988 Steve Martin-Michael Caine comedy film of the same name, this original Broadway musical starred John Lithgow and Joanna Gleason and ran nearly two years. The role of the Steve Martin character won Norbert Leo Butz a Tony award. The music is written by the Tony-award-winning composer of THE BAND'S VISIT David Yazbek.

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