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VIDEO: Watch the First Curtain Call at INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2022


Into the Woods just celebrated its first Broadway preview at the St. James Theatre, starring Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller, Gavin Creel, Joshua Henry and more. Check out video footage from inside the big night!

INTO THE WOODS Announces Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022


The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods, will provide a digital lottery for every performance in partnership with Lucky Seat for $50 per ticket.

VIDEO: Eleri Ward & Joshua Henry Perform Duet to 'Giants in the Sky' From INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022


Eleri Ward and Joshua Henry took to TikTok to share a duet of 'Giants in the Sky' from Into the Woods. Watch now!

Nancy Opel, Aymee Garcia, Alysia Velez & More Join INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022


Additional casting has been announced for the New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods, for the strictly limited, 8-week engagement on Broadway. Find out the complete cast and how to get tickets.

Up on the Marquee: INTO THE WOODS
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 6, 2022


Check out photos of the new marquee at the St. James Theatre for James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods. The musical will transfer to Broadway for a strictly limited, 8-week engagement.

VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Star Joshua Henry Sings, 'No One Is Alone'
by Team BWW - May 26, 2022


New York City Center's Into the Woods is officialy moving to Broadway! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the musical will transfer to Broadway this summer, with first preview set for June 28th and an official opening night set for July 10th.

Encores! INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer with Some Starry New Cast Members!
by Team BWW - May 26, 2022


New York City Center's Into the Woods is officialy moving to Broadway! The musical will transfer to Broadway this summer, with first preview set for June 28th and an official opening night set for July 10th. Tickets are now on sale.

New York City Center Announces Departure of Music Director Rob Berman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022


New York City Center President & CEO Arlene Shuler announced today that Encores! Music Director Rob Berman will step down following the 2022 Encores! season at New  York City Center. 

Review Roundup: THE TAP DANCE KID at City Center Encores!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2022


New York City Center just kicked off the 2022 Encores! Season with The Tap Dance Kid, featuring music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Robert Lorick, and a book by Charles Blackwell. Directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), the production also includes new tap sequences by choreographer Jared Grimes (After Midnight) and a concert adaptation by Lydia Diamond (Stick Fly). Broadway's Joseph Joubert (Caroline or Change) will guest music direct The Tap Dance Kid.

VIDEO: Yvette Carson Sings 'It's A Woman's Prerogative' From ST. LOUIS WOMAN in New #EncoresArchives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2020


New York City Center is presenting the #EncoresArchives series! They will be posting daily highlights from their musical theater vault from Encores!, Encores! Off-Center, and Gala productions.

Photo Flash: First Look at Encores! 2020 Season Opener- MACK & MABEL!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2020


Performances are underway for the New York City Center Encores! first show of the 2020 season- Mack & Mabel, running for seven performances February 19-23. Led by Broadway's Douglas Sills and Alexandra Socha in the title roles, the production will also star Major Attaway (Fatty Arbuckle), Michael Berresse (William Desmond Taylor), Lilli Cooper (Lottie Ames), Ben Fankhauser (Frank Wyman), Jordan Gelber (Mr. Kessel), Evan Kasprzak (Freddy), Raymond J. Lee (Andy), Kevin Ligon (Eddie), Janet Noh (Ella), and Allen Lewis Rickman (Mr. Bauman).

TV: Watch Highlights from Encores! MACK & MABEL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2020


Performances begin tonight for the New York City Center Encores! first show of the 2020 season- Mack & Mabel, running for seven performances February 19-23. Led by Broadway's Douglas Sills and Alexandra Socha in the title roles, the production will also star Major Attaway (Fatty Arbuckle), Michael Berresse (William Desmond Taylor), Lilli Cooper (Lottie Ames), Ben Fankhauser (Frank Wyman), Jordan Gelber (Mr. Kessel), Evan Kasprzak (Freddy), Raymond J. Lee (Andy), Kevin Ligon (Eddie), Janet Noh (Ella), and Allen Lewis Rickman (Mr. Bauman).

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals for Encores! MACK & MABEL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2020


Rehearsals are officially underway for the New York City Center Encores! first show of the 2020 season- Mack & Mabel, running for seven performances February 19-23. Led by Broadway's Douglas Sills and Alexandra Socha in the title roles, the production will also star Major Attaway (Fatty Arbuckle), Michael Berresse (William Desmond Taylor), Lilli Cooper (Lottie Ames), Ben Fankhauser (Frank Wyman), Jordan Gelber (Mr. Kessel), Evan Kasprzak (Freddy), Raymond J. Lee (Andy), Kevin Ligon (Eddie), Janet Noh (Ella), and Allen Lewis Rickman (Mr. Bauman).

TV: Watch Douglas Sills, Alexandra Socha & More Give Sneak Peek of Encores! MACK & MABEL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2020


Kicking off the New York City Center Encores! season is Mack & Mabel, running for seven performances February 19-23. Led by Broadway's Douglas Sills and Alexandra Socha in the title roles, the production will also star Major Attaway (Fatty Arbuckle), Michael Berresse (William Desmond Taylor), Lilli Cooper (Lottie Ames), Ben Fankhauser (Frank Wyman), Jordan Gelber (Mr. Kessel), Evan Kasprzak (Freddy), Raymond J. Lee (Andy), Kevin Ligon (Eddie), Janet Noh (Ella), and Allen Lewis Rickman (Mr. Bauman).

VIDEO: Douglas Sills and Alexandra Socha Prep for MACK & MABEL at City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020


Check out Broadway's Douglas Sills and Alexandra Socha, along with Rob Berman on the piano, preview 'I Won't Send Roses' from the Encores! production of Mack & Mabel.

John Edwards, Sara Jean Ford and More Join Kate Baldwin & Brian Stokes Mitchell in Encores! LOVE LIFE; Complete Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020


New York City Center today announced complete casting for the Encores! production of Love Life. Joining previously announced cast members Kate Baldwin (Susan Cooper) and Brian Stokes Mitchell (Sam Cooper) are John Edwards (Hobo), Sara Jean Ford (Miss Ideal Man), Isabella Houston (Elizabeth Cooper), Owen Tabaka (Johnny Cooper), and Clarke Thorell (Bill/Mr. Cynic).

Major Attaway, Michael Berresse and More Join Encores! Production of MACK & MABEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2020


New York City Center today announced complete casting for the Encores! production of Mack & Mabel. Joining previously announced cast members Douglas Sills as Mack Sennett and Alexandra Socha as Mabel Normand are Major Attaway (Fatty Arbuckle), Michael Berresse (William Desmond Taylor), Lilli Cooper (Lottie Ames), Ben Fankhauser (Frank Wyman), Jordan Gelber (Mr. Kessel), Evan Kasprzak (Freddy), Raymond J. Lee (Andy), Kevin Ligon (Eddie), Janet Noh (Ella), and Allen Lewis Rickman (Mr. Bauman).

Encores! Sets Cast for 2020 Season; Alexandra Socha, Kate Baldwin, Ashley Park
by Julie Musbach - Aug 22, 2019


New York City Center today announced select casting for the 2020 Encores! season.

Review Roundup: Encores! HIGH BUTTON SHOES
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2019


This week, New York City Center presents the final Encores! production of the City Center 75th Anniversary Season, High Button Shoes. The production features Aidan Alberto (Stevie), Jennifer Allen (Shirley Simpkins), Kevin Chamberlin (Mr. Pontdue), Carla Duren (Fran), Chester Gregory (Papa Longstreet), Mylinda Hull (Nancy), Marc Koeck (Oggle), Matt Loehr (Uncle Willy), Wayne Pretlow (Elmer Simpkins), Michael Urie (Harrison Floy), and Betsy Wolfe (Sara Longstreet).

Betsy Wolfe, Michael Urie Lead Encores' HIGH BUTTON SHOES
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2019


New York City Center today announced casting for High Button Shoes, the final Encores! production of the City Center 75th Anniversary Season. The production will feature Aidan Alberto (Stevie), Jennifer Allen (Shirley Simpkins), Kevin Chamberlin (Mr. Pontdue), Carla Duren (Fran), Chester Gregory (Papa Longstreet), Mylinda Hull (Nancy), Marc Koeck (Oggle), Matt Loehr (Uncle Willy), Wayne Pretlow (Elmer Simpkins),Michael Urie (Harrison Floy), and Betsy Wolfe (Sara Longstreet).

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