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David Mamet's CHINA DOLL, Starring Al Pacino, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


China Doll, the new play by David Mamet starring Tony, Emmy and Academy Award-winner Al Pacino, officially opens tonight, December 4, after a two-week delay. Directed by Tony Award-winner Pam MacKinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf) and co-starring Christopher Denham ('Master Harold'... and the Boys, Argo, 'Manhattan'), China Doll plays the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) and marks the tenth presentation of a David Mamet work by Messrs Richards, Frankel and Treaxler on Broadway and in the West End.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Sheldon Harnick Appears on THIRTEEN's 'MetroFocus' Tonight
by TV News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


50 years after its premiere, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF returns to Broadway for its fifth revival. MetroFocus talks to the original lyricist Sheldon Harnick about the show's lasting impact.

Support The Performing Arts Project: Bid To Meet CHINA DOLL's Legendary Al Pacino
by Michael Dale - Dec 3, 2015


Meet the stage and screen legend after seeing David Mamet's new play from VIP seats.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Sheldon Harnick to Appear on THIRTEEN's 'MetroFocus', 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 2, 2015


50 years after its premiere, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF returns to Broadway for its fifth revival. MetroFocus talks to the original lyricist Sheldon Harnick about the show's lasting impact.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Celebrate First Night of Chanukah with Events Across the City
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2015


The new Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is getting in the holiday spirit by celebrating the first night of Chanukah with four major events this Sunday, December 6. From DOROT on Upper East Side to Macy's and Hebro in Midtown to The Museum of Eldridge Street on Manhattan's historic Lower East Side, the city will be covered with FIDDLER cast appearances and performances to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Breaking News: SYLVIA Will Conclude Broadway Run in January
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 24, 2015


SYLVIA, the Broadway revival of the play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nomineeA.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) will end its limited-engagement on Sunday, January 3, 2016.  SYLVIA began previews on Friday, October 2ndand opened on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.  When it closes, SYLVIA will have played 79 performances and 27 previews.  SYLVIA is currently playing at The Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street). Tickets for SYLVIA are available online atwww.telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200, or in-person at The Cort Theatre box office (138 W. 48th St.).  

FLASH FRIDAY: CHINA DOLL's Al Pacino Wins a 1969 Tony For DOES A TIGER WEAR A NECKTIE?
by Michael Dale - Nov 20, 2015


He was a 29-year-old member of The Actors Studio when Patty Duke announced his name.

Photo Flash: First Look at Al Pacino and Christopher Denham in CHINA DOLL on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 19, 2015


CHINA DOLL is the new play by David Mamet starring Tony, Emmy and Academy Award-winner Al Pacino. Directed by Tony Award-winner Pam MacKinnon (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf) and co-starring Christopher Denham ('Master Harold'... and the Boys, Argo, 'Manhattan'), CHINA DOLL is currently in previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The press opening is scheduled for December 4th. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

Animal Experts and More Set for SYLVIA's Tuesday Talk-Back Series, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2015


SYLVIA, the acclaimed comedy by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) kicks off its TUESDAY TALK-BACK SERIES. Beginning tonight, November 10th, audiences will be invited to stay for post-show discussions that will feature members of the Sylvia cast and company, in addition to leading animal experts, authors, media personalities and animal- related non-profits.

So Easy Your Dog Could Book It! Broadway's SYLVIA to Launch Digital Lottery Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2015


Booking tickets to SYLVIA just got so easy your dog could do it for you. The play is the latest Broadway show to launch a digital lottery!

Breaking News: CHINA DOLL Reschedules Opening From November 19th To December 4th
by Michael Dale - Nov 9, 2015


The new David Mamet play starring Al Pacino and directed by Pam MacKinnon will open two weeks later than scheduled.

BREAKING NEWS: Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano and Helene Yorke Will Join Benjamin Walker in AMERICAN PSYCHO on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2015


AMERICAN PSYCHO just announced that Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley(Next to Normal), Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal) and Helene Yorke (Bullets over Broadway, 'Masters of Sex') will join previously announced Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) in the cast of the highly-anticipated musical. Directed by Rupert Goold (King Charles III), AMERICAN PSYCHO, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, has music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik, a book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ('Glee') and choreography by Lynne Page (La Cage Aux Folles).

Animal Experts and More Set for SYLVIA's Tuesday Talk-Back Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015


SYLVIA, the acclaimed comedy by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) proudly announces its TUESDAY TALK-BACK SERIES. Beginning this coming Tuesday, November 10th, audiences will be invited to stay for post-show discussions that will feature members of the Sylvia cast and company, in addition to leading animal experts, authors, media personalities and animal- related non-profits.

CHINA DOLL, Starring Al Pacino, Begins Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2015


The limited Broadway engagement of David Mamet's new play China Doll, which stars Academy Award winner Al Pacino under the direction of Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon (The Heidi Chronicles, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), begins previews starting tonight, October 21, 2015, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, with an opening night set for Thursday, November 19, 2015.

Audience Rewards Pre-Sale for AMERICAN PSYCHO on Broadway Begins Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 16, 2015


The producers of the American premiere of AMERICAN PSYCHO announce that tickets will go on sale exclusively to Audience Rewards members this coming Monday, October 19th. The pre-sale allows members of the rewards program an opportunity to purchase full price tickets to AMERICAN PSYCHO from Monday, October 19th - Thursday, October 22nd, before tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 23rd.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Box Office Opens Friday; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2015


Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, and Jam Theatricals are thrilled to announce the opening of the box office for the upcoming Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roofon Friday, October 9 at 10:00 AM with a special offer. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the original Fiddler's “Best Musical” Tony Award, seats will be available for $50. These seats for select winter performances must be purchased in person at the box office.

Breaking News: AMERICAN PSYCHO Finds Its Home; Begins Previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre in March
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2015


The China Doll will be followed by an AMERICAN PSYCHO. Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, AMERICAN PSYCHO the musical will start previews Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theater at 236 West 45thStreet. The production will star BENJAMIN WALKER (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Patrick Bateman.

Box Office Opens Today for Broadway's CHINA DOLL with Al Pacino
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015


The box office of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), home of the anticipated limited Broadway engagement of David Mamet's new play China Doll, which stars Academy Award winner Al Pacino under the direction of Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon (The Heidi Chronicles, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), will open today, Wednesday, September 16.

Box Office Opens This Week for Broadway's CHINA DOLL with Al Pacino
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2015


The box office of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), home of the anticipated limited Broadway engagement of David Mamet's new play China Doll, which stars Academy Award winner Al Pacino under the direction of Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon (The Heidi Chronicles, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), will open Wednesday, September 16.

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