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Tony-Winning Broadway Producer Behind HAIRSPRAY, JERSEY BOYS Dies at 69
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that five-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Rick Steiner passed away last week, November 3, in Cincinnati. He was 69.

Jordan Roth Instagrams 'First Day of School' Photo for FALSETTOS Revival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2016


The revival of FALSETTOS began rehearsals yesterday afternoon. President of Jujamcyn Theaters, Jordan Roth, captured a candid moment depicting the smiling faces of some of the revival's most notable names, including Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Stephanie J. Block and Tracie Thoms, smiling and ready to tell a million stories.

The Public & International Rescue Committee to Host WELCOME HOME: A CELEBRATION OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016


The Public Theater and International Rescue Committee announced today that a special free one-night-only Public Forum event, WELCOME HOME: A CELEBRATION OF WORLD REFUGEE DAY, will take place on Monday, June 20 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Free Public Forum tickets will be distributed, two per person (age 5+), at the Delacorte Theater beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the Forum.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Heads to Playhouse Square Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2016


TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is coming to Cleveland as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Heads to Playhouse Square This May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2016


TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is coming to Cleveland as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.

Breaking News: Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, and Andrew Rannells to Lead FALSETTOS Broadway Revival!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 31, 2016


            Lincoln Center Theater, in association with Jujamcyn Theaters, has announced that Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, and Andrew Rannells will head the cast of its new production of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical FALSETTOS.  FALSETTOS  begins previews Thursday, September 29, and opens on Thursday, October 27 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48 Street).

Broadway Revival of Tony-Winning Musical FALSETTOS Will Bow This Fall; James Lapine on Board to Direct
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2016


This fall, Lincoln Center Theater will join forces with Jujamcyn Theaters to bring William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos back to Broadway, it was announced today. Falsettos will begin previews Thursday, September 29 and open on Thursday, October 27 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48 Street). Lapine will return to helm the production.

Tickets to MATILDA's Boston Premiere on Sale This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2015


TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, will make its Boston premiere! Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL will be coming to the Boston Opera House for a limited two week engagement June 14-26, 2016 as part of the 2015-2016 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

Broadway Philadelphia Welcomes MATILDA to Kimmel Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2015


Broadway Philadelphia presents TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, at the Kimmel Center's Academy of Music tonight, November 17-29, 2015.

Documentary Chronicling Purple Rose's 25th Anniversary to Air Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2015


Purple Rose 25 Years, a documentary commemorating the 25th anniversary of Jeff Daniels' Purple Rose Theatre Company, will premiere on Detroit Public Television at 7:30 pm Monday, October 26. It will be rebroadcast in other PBS markets throughout 2016.

Broadway Philadelphia to Stage MATILDA at Kimmel Center This November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2015


Broadway Philadelphia presents TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, at the Kimmel Center's Academy of Music November 17-29, 2015.

Tickets Go on Sale This Monday for MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Wharton Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015


TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is coming to Wharton Center as part of the MSUFCU Broadway at Wharton Center series. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL will be featured on Tuesday, April 19 - Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Cobb Great Hall. Tickets to see MATILDA THE MUSICAL go on sale Monday, September 28.

Boston Playwrights' Theatre 2015-16 Season to Feature Works by Robert Brustein & More
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2015


Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) today announces the three new plays that will comprise its 34th season. The line-up includes Exposed by Robert Brustein, Back the Night by Melinda Lopez and Rhinoceros adapted by Wesley Savick.

Christine Baranski at Joe's Pub & More Among Public Theater's Fall Public Forum Offerings
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 28, 2015


The Public Theater announced the 2015 Fall Public Forum season, featuring an exciting line-up of one-night-only performances and conversations that connect dramatic literature to the way we live now. Now in its sixth year, the popular Public Forum series presents the theater of ideas: conversations and performances with leading voices in politics, media, and the arts.

Valley Youth Theatre Showcases Local Talent in INTO THE WOODS, Opening Today at the Herberger
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2015


In 2004, Kimiko Glenn played Little Red Ridinghood in Valley Youth Theatre's original Broadway production of Into the Woods. Ten years later, she started playing Brook Soso in the original Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.

Valley Youth Theatre to Showcase Local Talent in INTO THE WOODS, Opening 6/12 at the Herberger
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2015


In 2004, Kimiko Glenn played Little Red Ridinghood in Valley Youth Theatre's original Broadway production of Into the Woods. Ten years later, she started playing Brook Soso in the original Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.

Anne-Marie Russell Named Executive Director of Ringling College's Sarasota Museum of Art
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 10, 2015


Ringling College of Art and Design president Dr. Larry R. Thompson and Wendy G. Surkis, president of the Sarasota Museum of Art/SMOA, a division of Ringling College, today announced that Anne-Marie Russell, Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson (MOCA), has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA). Anne-Marie begins with SMOA on May 1st, 2015.

Cynthia Nixon in AN EVENING WITH DESDEMONA AND EMILIA & More Set for 2015 Spring Public Forum Drama Club Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2015


The Public Theater announced the 2015 Spring Public Forum season, featuring an exciting line-up of one-night-only readings and discussions that connect dramatic literature to society. Continuing its fifth year, the popular Public Forum series presents the theater of ideas: conversations and performances with leading voices in politics, media, and the arts.

Jim Dale Hosts Tonight's 2015 Theater Hall of Fame Gala, Honoring Susan Stroman, F. Murray Abraham and More
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2015


The 44th annual Theater Hall of Fame gala and induction ceremony will be held tonight, January 26, at the Gershwin Theater, honoring director/choreographer Susan Stroman, actors F. Murray Abraham, Alvin Epstein and Blythe Danner, former theatre critic Frank Rich, chairman of the Shubert Organization Philip J. Smith, playwright Alfred Uhry and director Marshall W. Mason.

Jujamcyn Theaters Wins Christmas Again with Holiday Video!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2014


Jujamcyn Theaters has just released another special holiday greeting for 2014, featuring some of the company's biggest accomplishments of the year, including opening nights, milestones, engagements and more! Check out the video here!

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