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Walk 40 Blocks with Mike Birbiglia to Celebrate Box Office Opening of THE NEW ONE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 10, 2018


Mike Birbiglia will celebrate the box office opening for his new Broadway play, THE NEW ONE, this Friday October 12 beginning at 12 PM by walking from the show's previous home at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) to its new home at The Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

Mike Birbiglia's Podcast THE OLD ONES Releases New Episode Today
by Julie Musbach - Oct 3, 2018


Mike Birbiglia's podcast The Old Ones is releasing a new episode today. Mike discusses "Oh Hello on Broadway" with special guest Nick Kroll and makes a Broadway announcement of his own. They also discuss getting so high that they hosted an a cappella festival.

Breaking: Mike Birbiglia Will Bring THE NEW ONE to Broadway This Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2018


Following an acclaimed off-Broadway run that sold-out immediately, Mike Birbiglia's The New One will move to Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Preview performances will begin on October 25, 2018 with the official opening set for November 11, for a limited engagement through January 20, 2019. Tickets are on sale now through www.telecharge.com 212-239-6200.

John Carlin Joins Cast of Arena Stage's TURN ME LOOSE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2018


Arena Stage announces the D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At TURN ME LOOSE At Arena Stage
by Alan Henry - Sep 5, 2018


Arena Stage announces the D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND Take its Final Broadway Bow
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2018


The Boys in The Band took its final Broadway bow yesterday, August 11, 2018. The limited engagement began previews on April 30th at Broadway's Booth Theater (222 West 45th Street) and officially opened on May 31st.

John Carlin Joins Cast of Arena Stage's TURN ME LOOSE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018


Arena Stage announces the D.C.-area premiere of Turn Me Loose, Gretchen Law's intimate, no-holds-barred drama about the extraordinary and explosive life of Dick Gregory, who spent his later years in the nation's capital.

Broadway's THE BOYS IN THE BAND Recoups
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2018


Producers David Stone, Scott Rudin, Patrick Catullo, Aaron Glick, and Ryan Murphy have announced that the hit Broadway production of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking play, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, has recouped its $3.5 million investment in just 11 weeks, with four weeks still remaining in the show's 15-week limited run.

Photo Flash: First Look at A.C.T.'s A WALK ON THE MOON
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018


A WALK ON THE MOON-based on the Miramax and Village Roadshow Pictures film of the same name-is currently making its world premiere at American Conservatory Theater's Geary Theater now through July 1, 2018. Get a first look at the production below!

A New Production Of DIRTY DANCING Comes To The State Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018


Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage continues to dazzle with a new production and North American tour. After three successful years on tour boasting numerous sold out engagements, this new adaptation of the worldwide smash-hit film, currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary, will make a stop in the Lehigh Valley at The State Theatre on June 21 and June 22, 2018.

Schimmel Center To Present Anna Deavere Smith In Notes From The Field, 6/1 & Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2018


Schimmel Center will present Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Anna Deavere Smith's Obie Award-winning solo performance, Notes From the Field, for one weekend only on Friday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Today, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in preparation for a two week run at the Royal Court in London. The production is directed by Leonard Foglia and features original music composed and performed by bassist Marcus Shelby who joins Ms. Smith on stage.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with A.C.T.'s A WALK ON THE MOON
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018


Rehearsals are in full swing for the world-premiere musical A Walk on the Moon-based on the Miramax and Village Roadshow Pictures film of the same name-performing at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater June 9-July 1, 2018.

Condola Rashad to Host MTC's Spring Gala, Broadway's Best to Perform
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 14 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street), hosted by four-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, who is currently starring in Saint Joan.

Schimmel Center To Present Anna Deavere Smith In Notes From The Field, 6/1 & 6/2
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2018


Schimmel Center will present Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Anna Deavere Smith's Obie Award-winning solo performance, Notes From the Field, for one weekend only on Friday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in preparation for a two week run at the Royal Court in London. The production is directed by Leonard Foglia and features original music composed and performed by bassist Marcus Shelby who joins Ms. Smith on stage.

A.C.T. to Present the World-Premiere Musical A WALK ON THE MOON
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018


Closing out the 2017-18 season, A.C.T. will present the world-premiere musical, A Walk on the Moon (June 6-July 1, 2018),based on the Miramax and Village Roadshow Pictures motion picture of the same name. In the summer of '69, America is on the brink of change. In the cities, crowds are protesting the Vietnam War. In the skies, Apollo 11 is speeding towards the first moon landing.

Box Office Opens Monday for THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018


The box office for the 50th Anniversary production of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking play, THE BOYS IN THE BAND,directed by two-time Tony Award Winner Joe Mantello, will open on Monday, March 26 at 10am at the Booth Theatre

Tickets on Sale Monday for DIRTY DANCING in Chicago
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2018


Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale Monday, March 26, 2018. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, directed by Sarna Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George - Broadway; War Horse - North American tour), will return to Chicago for a limited engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) May 29 through June 3, 2018.

DIRTY DANCING Comes to The Playhouse on Rodney Square
by Julie Musbach - Mar 6, 2018


Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this timeless love story features the hit songs "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." This dazzling adaptation of the worldwide smash-hit film, currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary, will make its Delaware debut at The Playhouse on Rodney Square for eight performances, April 3-8.

The Time Of My Life!! DIRTY DANCING- THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE Dances Its Way Into The McCallum Theatre
by David Green - Feb 6, 2018


Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this timeless love story features the hit songs "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "(I've Had) the Time of My Life." The dazzling new production will make its way to The McCallum Theatre for five performances, Friday, February 16, through Sunday, February 18.

Christian Camargo Joins The Cast Of IRONBOUND at The Geffen Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018


The Geffen Playhouse today announced that Christian Camargo (Penny Dreadful, The Hurt Locker) has joined its West Coast Premiere of Martyna Majok's Ironbound, directed by Tyne Rafaeli (Actually). Camargo will play Tommy alongside Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland (Broadway's reasons to be pretty, Amazon's Sneaky Pete) as Darja and Josiah Bania (The Good Wife) as Maks, both of whom are reprising their Off-Broadway roles in the Geffen production, and Marcel Spears (The Mayor) as Vic.

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