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CORPUS CHRISTI Documentary Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 14, 2014


A new documentary tracing the history and production of Terrence McNally's highly controversial all-gay dramatic reworking of the story of Jesus Christ titled CORPUS CHRISTI is now available to order, subtitled CORPUS CHRISTI: PLAYING WITH REDEMPTION.

Terrence McNally Announced as Eclipse Theatre Company's 2015 Featured Playwright
by Anna Bencivengo - Oct 13, 2014


Chicago's Eclipse Theatre Company, the Midwest's only theatre company to focus on a single playwright each season, will feature the works of award-winning American playwright Terrence McNally for their 2015 Season. Eclipse will explore the range of McNally's output with three full productions, plus readings and public events about the playwright.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 10/11-10/12/2014
by - Oct 12, 2014


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, October 12, 2014 - Sunday, October 12, 2014.

Photo Flash: Terrence McNally, Alan Cumming, and More Attend CHITA'S BACK! at Birdland
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 12, 2014


There was a happening on West 44th Street! For a week, Chita Rivera brought her joyful, razzle-dazzling nightclub act to Birdland, which she calls her favorite room in the city. “These walls are filled with the best music! Playing Birdland just makes me feel cool,” she proclaimed. As if her iconic Broadway career wasn't cool enough, “Chita's Back” was a concert for the history books – with the ever-youthful legend in fine fettle; singing, dancing and telling some of the best insider stories any theater-lover could hope for. Material from Bye Bye Birdie, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, West Side Story and The Visitwere included, as well as a James Taylor duet with daughter, Lisa Mordente. The swinging was band led by guitarist/percussionist Michael Croiter, with Michael Patrick Walker on piano, Jim Donica on bass, and Dan Willis on saxophone.

Angela Lansbury Tributes Marian Seldes in TIME
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2014


The Oct 20 issue of TIME will feature Angela Lansbury's touching tribute to Tony winner Marian Seldes, who passed away on October 6 at the age of 86.

Ahrens & Flaherty's New Musical LITTLE DANCER Announces Talks, Behind-the-Scenes Events in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2014


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere musical production Little Dancer in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater from October 25 to November 30, 2014. The musical features book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Lynn Ahrens, music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty, and direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. Press night is Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for IT'S ONLY A PLAY -Part 2
by Walter McBride - Oct 10, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, just opened and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the festivities of the evening. Below, Check out more photos from the red carpet below! Click here for Part 1.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for IT'S ONLY A PLAY - Part 1
by Walter McBride - Oct 10, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, just opened and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the festivities of the evening. Below, Check out photos from the red carpet below!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: October 4-10
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 10, 2014


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'this week in pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include openings of IT'S ONLY A PLAY, CURIOUS INCIDENT, and CAN-CAN, Michael C. Hall's meet the press event for HEDWIG, Len Cariou's birthday celebration at 54 Below, and more!

TV: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for IT'S ONLY A PLAY!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 10, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, opened last night and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the festivities of the evening. Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the night's biggest guests before the curtain went up. Below, check out interviews with Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Mitchell, Stephen Schwartz, Marin Mazzie and more!

Photo Coverage: Inside IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Opening Night After Party
by Walter McBride - Oct 10, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, opened last night and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the festivities of the evening. Check out photos from inside the after party below!

TV: Chatting with the Kooky Cast of IT'S ONLY A PLAY on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 11, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, just opened and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the festivities of the evening. Below, Check out interviews with the cast after the curtain went down!

Kevin Spacey Praises His Inspirational Acting Teacher, Marian Seldes
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2014


In today's New York Post, Michael Riedel turns his column over to Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey, who in 1979, was a student of Ms. Seldes at the Juilliard School of Drama.

Photo Coverage: IT'S ONLY A PLAY - Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - Oct 10, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, opened last night and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the festivities of the evening. First up, the curtain call!

Terrence McNally's Controversial Broadway Play Inspires New Documentary CORPUS CHRISTI: PLAYING WITH REDEMPTION
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 10, 2014


What if Jesus was gay? Breaking Glass Pictures will be releasing Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption, a feature documentary focusing on Terrence McNally's controversial Broadway play 'Corpus Christi,' which imagines Jesus as a gay man living in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Review Roundup: IT'S ONLY A PLAY Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Oct 9, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy IT'S ONLY A PLAY, by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, opens tonight, October 9, 2014, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Michael Mayer & Rick Miramontez to be Honored at New York Stage And Film's Annual Gala, 11/16
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2014


New York Stage and Film has announced that its Annual Winter Gala, to be held this year on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Avenue, New York City), will honor Tony Award winner Michael Mayer and veteran theatrical press agent Rick Miramontez.

IT'S ONLY A PLAY, Starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, opens tonight, October 9, 2014, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street).

STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Tribute Broadway Legend Marian Seldes
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2014


As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, Tony winner and premier actress of the American stage Marian Seldes, 86, died peacefully at her home Monday after an extended illness. Her brother Timothy Seldes made the announcement. Below, watch a special tribute to Seldes as complied by Rick McKay as a part of the Broadway: The Golden Age Film Trilogy.

TV: Watch Highlights from IT'S ONLY A PLAY on Broadway; Opens Tomorrow Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony® Award winner Terrence McNally, began preview performances on August 28th at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) with an opening night set for tomorrow, October 9, 2014. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

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