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Nathan Lane Injures Foot & Leg During NANCE Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 25, 2013


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that 2013 Tony nominee Nathan Lane was injured during a performance of THE NANCE last night and was unable to complete the show. A Lincoln Center Theater representative told BroadwwayWorld: 'The status of his injury is unknown for now, but he is at home resting today.'

BWW Reviews: TUTS' A CHORUS LINE is Simply Sensational
by Kristina Nungaray - Jul 20, 2013


A CHORUS LINE, inspired by the real stories of several Broadway dancers, first opened on Broadway on July 25, 1975. It ran for an unprecedented 6,137 performances and held the distinction of being the longest running Broadway musical until it was surpassed by Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. It is currently the sixth longest running Broadway musical. In addition to taking New York by storm, the musical won the celebrated Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1976. The musical has truly left an indelible mark in the history of musical theatre. With Theatre Under the Stars free performances of A CHORUS LINE at The Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer, they are giving the Houston community an unparalleled and enjoyable gift.

Photo Flash: First Look at Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad in ROMEO AND JULIET; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2013


A new promotional image for the upcoming Broadway production of ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux, has been revealed, featuring international film star Orlando Bloom and two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad as Shakespeare's titular star-crossed lovers. Check out a first look at the pair below!

Photo Flash: Ta'Rea Campbell, E. Clayton Cornelious and More in Opening Night of SISTER ACT at the Pantages
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 12, 2013


Producers Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment and Troika Entertainment announce that SISTER ACT, the musical comedy smash direct from Broadway, play the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a 3 week engagement. Performances are now running through July 28, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a look at the opening night below!

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at Pantages Theatre Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2013


Producers Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment and Troika Entertainment announce that SISTER ACT, the musical comedy smash direct from Broadway, will play the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a 3 week engagement. Performances begin Tomorrow July 9 through July 28, 2013.

Banff Summer Arts Festival Announces Headliners
by Robert Diamond - Jul 2, 2013


Banff National Park welcomed visitors from across Canada and around the world this past Canada Day weekend with clear blue skies and temperatures soaring into the 30s. The weather lifted spirits, setting the stage for a sizzling month ahead for the arts scene as the Banff Summer Arts Festival kicks into high gear.

GIANT's Kate Baldwin, Brian d'Arcy James, Michael John LaChiusa Set for Barnes & Noble CD Signing, 8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2013


Giant's Kate Baldwin, Brian D'Arcy James and Michael John LaChiusa will be present for a CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble at 86th & Lexington Ave in NYC on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 7 PM.

STAGE TUBE: Promo - Stratford Festival's Forum Livestream
by Stage Tube - Jun 21, 2013


Stratford Festival is livestreaming all of its speakers, entertainers and more from the 2013 Forum. Click below for a short promo!

FX Premieres Third Season of WILFRED Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 20, 2013


FX announced presents the third season of its original comedy series WILFRED, premiering tonight, June 20. Viewers will be treated to two new episodes airing back-to-back at 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM ET/PT for the first two weeks of the season, followed by a July 4 hiatus. Beginning July 11, Wilfred will resume airing single episodes each Thursday at 10:00 PM ET/PT.

BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT Shines in DFW
by Sara Brown - Jun 8, 2013


When I found out the divine musical comedy was headed to the DFW area, I jumped on the chance to see it; buying tickets as a mother's day present for my own mom. To be honest, I went in with pretty high expectations. All of which we met and in some cases exceeded.

BWW Interviews: Dixie Longate Talks Tupperware, Touring, and DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY
by David Clarke - May 31, 2013


Dixie Longate is fast-talking Tupperware Lady from Mobile, Alabama. She has packed up her catalogues, left her children in her trailer park and took Off-Broadway, London & Melbourne by storm! Starting June 4, 2013, Dixie Longate is throwing two-weeks worth of good ol'fashioned Tupperware Parties at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' Zilka Hall.

SISTER ACT National Tour Heads to Dallas & Fort Worth in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013


The North American Tour of SISTER ACT will come to the Music Hall at Fair Park, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals, June 4-16. Single tickets, priced from $15-$85, are on sale now at The Box Office, 5959 Preston Royal Shopping Center in Dallas, or any Ticketmaster location; or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For groups of 10 or more, call 214-426-GROUP (4768).

FAR FROM HEAVEN Extends at Playwrights Horizon Through 7/7
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2013


Due to popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced an extension of its World Premiere production of the eagerly-awaited new musical FAR FROM HEAVEN. Originally set to have a limited subscription run through Sunday, June 30, the production will now play an additional week through Sunday, July 7.

The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center Presents Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre, Now thru 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013


The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center will present Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre.

GIANT to be Licensed Through R&H Theatricals
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2013


Ghostlight Records will release the Original Cast Recording of the acclaimed epic musical GIANTonline and in stores on May 21, 2013. Performance rights for GIANT will be licensed through R&H Theatricals, a division of Rodgers & Hammerstein, an Imagem Company. Applications for performance are not yet being accepted and will be announced at a later date. In the meantime all inquiries should be directed to Theatre@rnh.com. For more information please visit http://www.rnh.com/show/335/GIANT.

GIANT Original Cast Album Released Today!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013


Ghostlight Records will release the Original Cast Recording of the acclaimed epic musical GIANT online and in stores today, May 21, 2013.

The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center Presents Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5/24-6/1
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2013


The Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center will present Best of Broadway Dinner Theatre.

Subscription Run of FAR FROM HEAVEN Sold Out at Playwrights Horizons
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2013


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that FAR FROM HEAVEN, which began previews on May 8, and is set to play at Playwrights Horizons through June 30, is sold out. The musical is set to open on Sunday, June 2, at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Chats THE NANCE on 'Jon Stewart'
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2013


Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane stopped by last night's THE DAILY SHOW to discuss his new Broadway play, 'The Nance.' Check out the appearance below!

FAR FROM HEAVEN Begins Tonight at Playwrights Horizons
by Kelsey Denette - May 8, 2013


Previews begin today, Wednesday, May 8 for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) World Premiere production of FAR FROM HEAVEN.

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