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TV: Looking Back at BRIGHT STAR's Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 14, 2019


The sun is gonna shine today because its the birthday of the legendary actor and comedian Steve Martin! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at his Tony-nominated musical Bright Star that he wrote the score for with Edie Brickell. Get a peek inside the show's opening night with Martin and Brickell alongside cast members including Carmen Cusack, Paul Alexander Nolan, and more! Check out the full video!

Stephen Colbert Visits Laura Benanti at MY FAIR LADY!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 20, 2019


Laura Benanti received a loverly visitor, as Stephen Colbert stopped by to see her in the Lincoln Center Theater's production of My Fair Lady! Check out this photo of Laura, who plays Melania Trump on The Late Show, with Colbert after last night's performance!

Breaking: MY FAIR LADY Will Play Final Broadway Performance This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2019


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced that its award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, will ends its long run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Sunday, July 7. The production, which won the 2018 Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Drama League Awards for Best Musical Revival, will have played a total of 548 performances (39 previews and 509 performances).

Photo Flash: MY FAIR LADY Celebrates One Year on Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Apr 15, 2019


My Fair Lady on Broadway recently celebrated their landmark one year anniversary. Check out photos from the party below!

VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Flies Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2019


On this day in 2011, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Alexander Gemignani to Join the Cast of MY FAIR LADY with a Little Bit of Luck
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2019


Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Alexander Gemignani will assume the role of Alfred P. Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning Tuesday, April 30

#TBT: BRIDGES Prepares to Bring Madison County To Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Feb 21, 2019


This week, the beloved Jason Robert Brown musical The Bridges of Madison County celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Broadway opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre! In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the show's Broadway rehearsals with current Kiss Me Kate star Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, and more singing the lush Tony Award winning score! Check out all of the footage below!

Laura Benanti Extends Run in MY FAIR LADY Through July!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2019


Broadway has grown accustomed to her face, and we just can't get enough.  Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced that Laura Benanti, who recently garnered rave reviews for her performance as Eliza Doolittle, will continue in that role in its award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, through Sunday, July 7 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street).      

Photo Flash: A Loverly First Look at Danny Burstein & Christian Dante White in MY FAIR LADY!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2019


Earlier this month, six time Tony nominee Danny Burstein and Christian Dante White  assumed the role of Alfred P. Doolittle and Freddy Eynsford-Hill in Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Check out a first look at the duo in action below!

Christian Dante White to Take Over Role of Freddy in MY FAIR LADY
by Julie Musbach - Dec 19, 2018


Christian Dante White will assume the role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill in Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, beginning Tuesday, January 8 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). He succeeds Jordan Donica who originated the role in this award-winning production.

TV: Dance All Night with New Highlights of Laura Benanti in MY FAIR LADY!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2018


Tony Award winner Laura Benanti just assumed the role of Eliza Doolittlein its award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 17. Check out highlights of Benanti in action below!

VIDEO: Laura Benanti & the Cast of MY FAIR LADY Perform 'Wouldn't it Be Loverly' on the Parade
by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2018


It was loverly! The cast of MY FAIR LADY, led by Laura Benanti, performed 'Wouldn't it Be Loverly' on the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Check out the video below!

VIDEO: Laura Benanti Talks MY FAIR LADY on Facebook Live
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2018


Tony Award winner Laura Benanti just assumed the role of Eliza Doolittle in the award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 17. She recently went live on Facebook to answer questions about starring in the production. Missed it when it was live? You can now watch the full video below!

Photo Flash: Just You Wait! More Shots of Laura Benanti in MY FAIR LADY
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2018


Tony Award winner Laura Benanti just assumed the role of Eliza Doolittlein its award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 17.

Photo Flash: You'll Grow Accustomed to Her Face! First Look at Laura Benanti in MY FAIR LADY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2018


Tony Award winner Laura Benanti just assumed the role of Eliza Doolittlein its award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher, for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 17.

Amas Musical Theatre Lab To Present Staged Readings Of PLAY IT BY HEART with Crystal Bowersox, Carmen Cusack, Linda Hart
by Julie Musbach - Apr 24, 2018


Amas Musical Theatre(Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present further staged readings of Play It by Heart, a new musical, with music by David Spangler, Jerry Taylorand Marty Dodson, lyrics byDavid Spangler, Jerry Taylor,R.T. Robinson, and Marty Dodson, and book byWilly Holtzman. Directed by Daniel Goldsteinwith music direction by Andrew Wilder, the readings (by invitation only) will be held on Thursday, May 17 at 1pm and 5pm at Opry City Stage (48th/49th& Broadway).

VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens Live in Living Color on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2018


On this day in 2011, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess and More Lead IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Concert at 92Y, David Hyde Pierce Hosts
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018


92Y announces casting for a concert celebration of the acclaimed musical It Shoulda Been You on Monday, March 5.

Photo Flash: First Look at Encores! Mythic Musical, THE GOLDEN APPLE
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2017


Closing out this season at Encores! is The Golden Apple- the John Latouche and Jerome Moross' cult classic. The Golden Apple stars Mikaela Bennett (Penelope), Jeff Blumenkrantz (Menelaus/Scylla), Ashley Brown (Mrs. Juniper/Madame Calypso), Carrie Compere (Lovey Mars/The Siren), Barton Cowperthwaite (Paris), Jason Kravits (Hector Charybdis), Alli Mauzey(Miss Minerva Oliver/The Scientist), Lindsay Mendez (Helen), N'Kenge (Mother Hare/Circe), and Ryan Silverman (Ulysses).

Review Roundup: Encores! THE GOLDEN APPLE
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2017


Closing out this season at Encores! is The Golden Apple- the John Latouche and Jerome Moross' cult classic. The Golden Apple will star Mikaela Bennett (Penelope), Ashley Brown (Mrs. Juniper/Madame Calypso), Carrie Compere (Lovey Mars/The Siren), Jason Kravits (Menelaus/Scylla), Alli Mauzey (Miss Minerva Oliver/The Scientist), Lindsay Mendez (Helen), N'Kenge (Mother Hare), Ryan Silverman (Ulysses), and Barton Cowperthwaite (Paris).

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