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Breaking News: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Will Conclude Broadway Run in September
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2016


The Tony Award-winning production of the National Theatre's THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME will close on Sunday, September 4, 2016. It will have played 23 previews and 800 regular performances (including 1 Actors Fund performance). The production opened on October 5, 2014 (previews began September 10, 2014) at the Barrymore Theatre.

George Takei, Danielle Brooks, Jessica Hecht & More Set for Theatre Forward's Annual Broadway Roundtable
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 22, 2016


Theatre Forward and UBS will host the 13th Annual Broadway Roundtable on Friday, January 29th at UBS (1285 Avenue of the Americas) from 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

Sacha Wares Returns To Almeida Theatre to Direct World Premiere of BOY, April 5
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 15, 2016


Sacha Wares will be returning to Almeida Theatre to direct the world premiere of Leo Butler's new play Boy, after her directorial success with the critically acclaimed production, Game, by Mike Bartlett, in 2015.  Boy will run at the Almeida Theatre from 5 April until 28 May 2016, with press night on 12 April 2016. Director Sacha Wares is joined by a formidable creative team, including two powerhouse contemporary designers, Miriam Buether for set design (Wild Swans, Sucker Punch, My Child, Generations), who worked with Sacha on Game at the Almeida in 2015, and Ultz for costume (Jerusalem, Hobson's Choice, Fallout, Pied Pier), who will be collaborating with Miriam, on design, for the very first time. Further creative credits include movement by Leon Baugh, lighting by Jack Knowles and sound by Gareth Fry.

Broadway's 'CURIOUS INCIDENT' Launches Digital Lottery Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2016


Still waiting for HAMILTON lottery tickets? There are plenty of other amazing shows on the Great White Way now offering a digital opportunity to nab tickets, including the Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which just launched its own lottery today.

THE FLICK Enters Final Weeks Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2015


The critically-acclaimed, smash hit production of Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize and Obie Award-winning drama, The Flick, which has been playing to packed houses since opening in May at the Barrow Street Theatre, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 10, 2016. 

Tickets to HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH National Tour's Launch in San Francisco on Sale Friday
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015


SHN announced today that individual tickets for the San Francisco premiere of the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH will go on sale Friday, December 11 at 10am through shnsf.com and 888-746-1799.

Broadway's THE GIN GAME Adds New Holiday Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015


The celebrated new production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia and starring legendary actors James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, will add four performances in December and January, BroadwayWorld has learned.

Neil Patrick Harris, Lena Hall, Stephen Trask, and More Join Final HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Curtain Call for Farewell Speeches
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 13, 2015


After the curtain call, Stephen Trask, and more took the stage to say a few farewell words to the crowd and even led the team in one last song. Click here to check out the high-powered bows, emotional speeches, plus a special on-the-spot performance!

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Raises More Than $600,000 for Hetrick-Martin Institute
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2015


Today, the producers of Hedwig and the Angry Inch announced that the record-breaking musical has raised over $600,000 for Hetrick-Martin Institute during the production's record-breaking run at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME to Celebrate First Anniversary on Broadway This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2015


The Tony Award-winning production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME will celebrate its one year anniversary on Broadway on Thursday, September 10 with a special lottery at the theatre before the 7:00pm performance, beginning at 5:00pm. Forty tickets will be available for a special price of $9.10 each and winners will be announced at 5:30pm; each winner can purchase up to 2 tickets. Additionally, DUB Pies will be distributing sweet and savory pies outside the theatre from 5:00-7:30pm.

PODCAST: JOHN And THE FLICK's Annie Baker Talks of Survival Jobs, Pandering and Not Being Influenced by Harold Pinter
by Michael Dale - Sep 1, 2015


'I beat myself up in private over being overly accessible and conventional.'

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Ends Extended Run on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2015


Larry David's record-breaking hit comedy Fish In the Dark, starring Jason Alexander and directed by Anna D. Shapiro, closes today, Saturday, August 1 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street).

Annie Baker's THE FLICK Extends Through January at Barrow Street
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2015


Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize and Obie Award-winning drama, THE FLICK, which has been playing to packed houses since opening in May at the Barrow Street Theatre, has extended its run through Sunday, January 10, 2016.

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Extends for Two More Weeks on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2015


Larry David's record-breaking hit comedy FISH IN THE DARK, starring Jason Alexander and directed by Anna D. Shapiro,  will extend its limited engagement for an additional two weeks through Saturday, August 1 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street).

BWW Exclusive: National Theater Institute Celebrates Ties to 2015 Tony Nominees
by National Theater Institute - Jun 5, 2015


In honor of the 69th annual Tony Awards, RISK AGAIN! has a look at nominees who got their start at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center; shared their knowledge and talents with students of the National Theater Institute (NTI); and have been a part of the O'Neill's National Playwrights Conference (NPC), National Music Theater Conference (NMTC), or Cabaret and Performance Conference (CPC).

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!

Breaking News: Taye Diggs Will Return to the Stage as Broadway's Newest HEDWIG!
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015


Taye Diggs will return to Broadway this summer in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival. Diggs will play the title role in the acclaimed musical for a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, July 22 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Breaking: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Will Launch US Tour Next Fall!
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2015


Stuart Thompson and Tim Levy for NT America, producers of the acclaimed Broadway production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, have announced that a US National Tour of the popular play will launch in October 2016.

Darren Criss Steps Into HEDWIG's Stilettos on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015


As BWW previously reported, Darren Criss will return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival, for a limited 12-week engagement starting tonight, April 29 at the Belasco Theatre.

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!

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