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THE VISIT Welcomes John Kander & Lin-Manuel Miranda for One-on-One Conversation Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2015


The Visit, recently nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will host a conversation with two iconic composers following this evening's performance, May 20. Tony Award-winning composer of The Visit, John Kander, will sit down with Tony Award winning composer of the upcoming Broadway musical Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

THE VISIT to Welcome John Kander & Lin-Manuel Miranda for Historic One-on-One Conversation
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015


It was announced today that The Visit, recently nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will host a conversation with two iconic composers following the evening performance on Wednesday, May 20.  Tony Award-winning composer of The Visit, John Kander, will sit down with Tony Award winning composer of the upcoming Broadway musical Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.  Tickets are available for this special performance and talkback at telecharge.com (212-239-6200). The Visit is on Broadway at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45thStreet, NYC).  Time Out New York is the sponsor for the evening. 

Chita Rivera, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, CURIOUS INCIDENT & More Win at the 2015 Drama League Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2015


The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) gathers for the 81st Annual Drama LeagueAwards Ceremony, hosted by 2014 Tony Award nominee, Hand to God's Steven Boyer with special guest Tyrone, today May 15, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway).  Below, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you the complete list of winners live!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Couple Marries Backstage at THE VISIT on Broadway!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 14, 2015


Yesterday evening, a couple that has been together for 33 years married in the best way theatregoers could hope to do: backstage at THE VISIT on Broadway.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour Coming to PPAC, 6/9-14
by Tyler Peterson - May 7, 2015


KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), performs at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) June 9-14, 2015. KINKY BOOTS is part of the Taco/ White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour Plays the Kimmel Center, Now thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015


Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), opens for a two-week engagement at the Forrest Theatre tonight, April 28 - May 10, as part of Broadway Philadelphia, presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization. The press opening is Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Kander & Ebb's THE VISIT to Receive Cast Recording
by Tori Leiber - Apr 23, 2015


It was announced today that The Visit, which will open tonight, Thursday, April 23rd as the final musical of the 2014-2015 Broadway season, will record its cast album. The Visit is the final musical ever written by legendary Oscar Award®, Grammy Award® and Tony Award®-winning composer John Kander and his writing partner lyricist Fred Ebb, before Mr. Ebb passed away.

THE VISIT, Starring Chita Rivera, Opens on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2015


The Visit, the final musical ever by legendary Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, celebrates its opening tonight, April 23, 2015 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street).

2015 Drama League Nominations Announced - From HAMILTON to THE VISIT - Complete List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2015


The Drama League has announced the 2015 Drama League Awards Nominees this morning - check out the complete list!

KINKY BOOTS National Tour to Runs thru 4/19 at Playhouse Square
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015


Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), opens at Playhouse Square, tonight, April 7-19.

KINKY BOOTS to Celebrate Second Anniversary on Broadway Tomorrow!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2015


Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, celebrates two-year anniversary on Broadway this Saturday, April 4, 2015, producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced. Kinky Boots, featuring a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, opened to rave reviews on April 4, 2013, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St), where it's played 835 performances for over a million people… and counting!

Broadway's THE VISIT Announces Student Rush Policy
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015


A rush policy was announced today for the new Broadway musical The Visit, for students to witness legends doing what made them legendary in this momentous event that is history in the making. Rush tickets are $29.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour to Run 4/7-19 at Playhouse Square
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 26, 2015


Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), opens at Playhouse Square, April 7-19.

THE VISIT, Starring Chita Rivera, Begins Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2015


The Visit, the final musical ever by legendary Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) tonight, March 26 at 8:00pm. The Visit will have an official Opening Night on Thursday, April 23 2015.

THE VISIT, Starring Chita Rivera, Begins Tomorrow on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2015


The Visit, the final musical ever by legendary Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) tomorrow, Thursday, March 26 at 8:00pm. The Visit will have an official Opening Night on Thursday, April 23 2015.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour Plays the Fabulous Fox, Now thru 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2015


Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), opens at the Fabulous Fox Theatre tonight, March 24.

KINKY BOOTS Adds Third Week of Performances at Boston Opera House
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2015


Broadway In Boston has announced a third week has been added for the highly anticipated engagement of Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots). Performances at the Boston Opera House August 11 - 30, 2015. Kinky Boots is part of the 2014-2015 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour to Play Kimmel Center, 4/28-5/10
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015


Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), opens for a two-week engagement at the Forrest Theatre on April 28 - May 10, as part of Broadway Philadelphia, presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Shubert Organization. The press opening is Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m.

TV: Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal Prep to Tour the Country in LOVE LETTERS!
by TV - Press Previews - Feb 28, 2015


Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal will star in an upcoming national tour of LOVE LETTERS, celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances. Following a critically-acclaimed Broadway run, the national tour of Gregory Mosher's production will launch in Summer 2015, visiting Los Angeles, Detroit, Boston, Dallas, Baltimore and others to be announced. Full list of cities, dates and ticket on-sale information will be announced at a later time.

Breaking News: Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie Will Standby for Chita Rivera in THE VISIT on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2015


Producers announced today that Tony® Award-winner Donna McKechnie will be the STANDBY for the lead role of Claire Zachannassian in the highly anticipated musical, The Visit, soon to open on Broadway. The Visit will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 26 with an Opening Night set for Thursday, April 23. Tickets are now available on Telecharge.com.

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