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Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics - 4/25, Part 2 - SOMETHING ROTTEN!, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 26, 2015


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 25 #SIP round-up! Check out Part 1 HERE.

BWW Blog: My Predictions for this Year's Tony Award Nominations
by Jeffrey Karasarides - Apr 27, 2015


At 8:30 AM comes the announcement any theatre fan has been awaiting all year for...This Year's Tony Nominations! Tony-Winner Mary Louise Parker announces the nominations along with Bruce Willis, who's soon-to-be making his Broadway debut this fall in a new stage adaptation of the Stephen King novel, Misery. You can watch a live webcast of the entire announcement at TonyAwards.com, as well as on CBS This Morning. Now onto my predictions of who you could end up seeing among this year's Tony Nominees...

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 4/25 - ON THE TOWN, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, KINKY BOOTS, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 25, 2015


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup!

Rita Moreno Interviews AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Christopher Wheeldon Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 27, 2015


A dance legend talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with its director/choreographer!

Rita Moreno Set To Interview AN AMERICAN IN PARIS's Christopher Wheeldon, 4/27
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 23, 2015


A dance legend talks AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with its director/choreographer!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 4/18 Pt 2- THE KING AND I, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, FINDING NEVERLAND, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 19, 2015


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our April 18 #SIP round-up! Check out Part 1 HERE.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 4/18- DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, BILLY ELLIOT, and More!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 18, 2015


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup!

BWW Reviews: Ballet Stars Take Broadway in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
by Melia Kraus-har - Apr 21, 2015


Known for his contemporary, abstract choreography, Wheeldon's recent projects ventured towards epic storytelling, as with Cinderella, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Winter's Tale. Besides an exuberant audience, what came to mind on Wednesday, April 15th at the Palace Theatre, were current New York City Ballet principal dancer Robert Fairchild's conjuring of Kelly's ghost and Royal Ballet dancer Leanne Cope's delicate emotional tension, yet no-holds barred physicality.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 11-17
by Anna Bencivengo - Apr 17, 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 the opening nights of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, FINDING NEVERLAND, and THE KING AND I, a first look at SOMETHING ROTTEN!, the cast of HAMILTON's tribute to A CHORUS LINE, and more!

First Award Noms of the Year! 2014-15 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations Announced and SOMETHING ROTTEN! Leads the Pack!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 20, 2015


The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway announced the nominees this morning for the 2014-15 season. The first major Broadway/Off-Broadway award nominees of the New York theater season, the organization is celebrating its 64th season of bestowing awards of excellence in the field of theater. The Outer Critics Circle is an association with members affiliated with more than ninety newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, Internet, and theatre publications in America and abroad.

New 'A Triumph' Video Promos For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 15, 2015


A generous new glance at AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by TV - Red Carpets - Apr 15, 2015


The new Broadway musical An American in Paris opened on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, it is inspired by the Academy-Award winning film. An American In Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the big night and below, you can check out interviews with Patina Miller, Andrew Lippa, Gloria Estefan, Michael Feinstein and more!

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Broadway Cast Recording Now Available For Pre-Order, Out 6/2
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 14, 2015


Hear all the majesty of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!

TV: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Dances to Broadway- Chatting with the Company on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 14, 2015


The new Broadway musical An American in Paris opened on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, it is inspired by the Academy-Award winning film. An American In Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand for opening night and you can check out what the company had to say after the curtain went down below!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the Gypsy Robe Ceremony for AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Walter McBride - Apr 14, 2015


The company of An American in Paris just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual, at which the recipient from Gigi bestowed the honor on Jennie Ford. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS!
by Walter McBride - Apr 13, 2015


The new Broadway musical An American in Paris is now in previews and just opened last night, April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). An American In Paris is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film, An American In Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwinand Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Who Could Ask for Anything More? AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - Apr 13, 2015


The new Broadway musical An American in Paris is now in previews and just opened last night, April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). An American In Paris is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film, An American In Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwinand Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the after party below!

Photo Coverage: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Company Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - Apr 13, 2015


The new Broadway musical An American in Paris is now in previews and just opened last night, April 12, 2015 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). An American In Paris is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film, An American In Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the first official curtain call below!

BWW Reviews: Wheeldon's Ravishing AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Beautifully Fuses Ballet and Drama
by Michael Dale - Apr 13, 2015


Ballet's Christopher Wheeldon's Broadway directorial debut is breathtaking.

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