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Helen Mirren, Matthew Morrison to Visit Next Week's TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2015


NBC has announced that on Monday, March 30th, THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren will visit THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, along with Oscar Isaac and musical guest Wale with The Roots.

Idina Menzel's 2015 World Tour Kicks Off in Asia--South Korea, Japan, The Philippines
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - Mar 25, 2015


Tony winner and "Glee" star Idina Menzel confirmed via Twitter yesterday the addition of Manila, Philippines, alongside South Korea and Japan, to the shortlist of Asian countries for her 2015 World Tour.

Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal to Lead Tom Ford's NOCTURNAL ANIMALS?
by Movies News Desk - Mar 25, 2015


According to Variety, Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal are being courted to star in fashion designer Tom Ford's NOCTURNAL ANIMALS thriller.

BWW Exclusive: Richard Jay-Alexander Remembers Polly Bergen with Memories & Never Before Seen Personal Photos
by Robert Diamond - Mar 26, 2015


Today at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre - family, friends, industry professionals and fans will gather to pay tribute and honor the memory of the late, great Polly Bergen. Because I could not be there today, I reached out to Rob Diamond at BroadwayWorld and asked if I could pay tribute and share my highest respect and love for this extraordinary woman, via the site. Happily, he said yes.

BWW Reviews: Abba-licious Fun at MAMMA MIA! at the Paramount
by Jay Irwin - Mar 25, 2015


It has no huge morally important message to deliver. It won't be stopping wars or fixing societal unrest. But what "Mamma Mia!", currently playing at the Paramount Theatre, does do and has always done is to be fun. A fluffy, bubblegum, rockin' good time and seriously that's enough.

Photo Flash: First Look at Tessa Ferrer, Grantham Coleman & Michael Stahl-David in BUZZER at The Public
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2015


The Public Theater began previews for the New York premiere of BUZZER last night, March 24. Written by Tracey Scott Wilson, BUZZER marks the return of Wilson to The Public following her acclaimed The Good Negro in 2009 and The Story in 2003. Directed by Obie award winner Anne Kauffman, BUZZER will run in The Public's Martinson Theater through Sunday, April 26, with an official press opening on Wednesday, April 8. Check out a first look at the production below!

Madcap Musical Comedy MURDER FOR TWO Plays the Lyric's Plaza Theatre, Now thru 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2015


Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma presents MURDER FOR TWO, a zany murder mystery musical comedy inspired by Agatha Christie and the Marx Brothers in which everyone is a suspect. Running tonight, March 25 through April 12 at Lyric's Plaza Theatre and coming directly from its smash Off-Broadway run in New York, MURDER FOR TWO is a perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder in which two actors play 13 different roles -- and the piano.

Off-Broadway's NEVERMORE to Receive Cast Recording
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2015


The producers of Nevermore - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe announced today that an Original Off-Broadway Cast Album will be released on Broadway Records in June 2015. The CD is available now for pre-order at www.broadwayrecords.com and will be released in stores, through internet-based retailers, and on iTunes on June 16, 2015.

Photo Flash: New Look at Chilina Kennedy & Jessica Keenan Wynn in Broadway's BEAUTIFUL!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2015


Broadway welcomed back Chilina Kennedy earlier this month, succeeding Tony winner Jessie Mueller as legendary songstress Carole King in BEAUTIFUL. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Kennedy and Jessica Keenan Wynn in the cast, who replaced Anika Larsen!

Broadway's ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY to Receive Cast Album; Release Date Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that PS Classics will record the cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY on Monday, March 23, 2015. This new Broadway Cast Recording will be released on May 19, 2015. The production is currently playing at the American Airlines Theatre through July 5, 2015.

WAKE UP with BWW 3/24/2015 - BUZZER, Bring Home INTO THE WOODS and More!
by Jessica Showers - Mar 24, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: BUZZER begins at the Public, INTO THE WOODS is out on Blu-ray and more!

BWW Reviews: Angela Lansbury Triumphs in Heavenly BLITHE SPIRIT
by Jeffrey Walker - Mar 20, 2015


Angela Lansbury has swooped into Washington in Noel Coward's sparkling comedy BLITHE SPIRIT and you owe it to yourself to see it. The production is an embarrassment of riches, with a stellar cast and expert direction by Michael Blakemore.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 14-20
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 20, 2015


Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of Sutton Foster's solo debut at Carnegie Hall, opening night of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, the cast of ALADDIN celebrating one year on Broadway, and more!

BWW Reviews: THE HEIDI CHRONICLES Celebrates the 'Highly Informed Spectator'
by Michael Dale - Mar 20, 2015


Pam MacKinnon directs an excellent revival of Wendy Wasserstein's landmark feminist drama.

BWW Reviews: Encores!'s PAINT YOUR WAGON a Big Robust Treat
by Michael Dale - Mar 19, 2015


Lerner and Loewe's Gold Rush musical is full of good humor and lovely melodies.

Review Roundup: Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON, Starring Keith Carradine, Opens at City Center
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2015


Two-time Tony nominee Keith Carradine stars in the Encores! production of PAINT YOUR WAGON, which opened last night, March 18, alongside Alexandra Socha and Justin Guarini. The show, set in a mining camp in Gold Rush-era California, is the story of a dreaming gold miner and his daughter whose world is changed when the daughter finds gold-and love-near their camp.

Review Roundup: THE HEIDI CHRONICLES Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2015


The first Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Wendy Wasserstein play The Heidi Chronicles officially opens tonight, March 19, 2015, at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

On the 20th Century opens on Broadway
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Mar 19, 2015


BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - THE AUDIENCE's Richard McCabe
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2015


Today McCabe speaks exclusively with BWW about portraying one of England's most recognizable historic figures and 'a man of the people.'

WAKE UP with BWW 3/20/2015 - WOLF HALL, ALADDIN's Anniversary, Sondheim's Birthday and more!
by Jessica Showers - Mar 20, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: WOLF HALL comes to Broadway, ALADDIN marks a milestone and Stephen Sondheim gets a starry birthday party!

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