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WAITING FOR GODOT's Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and More to Serve Free Hot Chocolate on Super Bowl Sunday
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014


It's not every day you can get a free hot chocolate from a knight, but this Super Bowl Sunday, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley will hand out free hot chocolate to ticket holders before the matinee of Waiting for Godot at the Cort Theatre on Sunday, February 2. To get the Super Bowl Sunday started early, the matinee will begin at 2pm, and to offer relief from the predicted cold temperatures, the four stars will be serving hot chocolate from 12:45pm to 1:15pm sharp. Sports fans will still have plenty of time to see the Super Bowl after the matinee.

Patrick Stewart Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014


Patrick Stewart, who stars in the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, will be featured today's episode of 'Live with Kelly and Michael.' Locally the program can be found on WABC7 at 9AM EST.

NO MAN'S LAND Cast Set for Talk Back Series, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2014


A talk back series for the acclaimed Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, will begin tonight, January 23, featuring the cast.

Patrick Stewart to Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2014


Patrick Stewart, who stars in the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, will be featured on Friday's episode of "Live with Kelly and Michael." Locally the program can be found on WABC7 at 9AM EST.

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart & More Set for NO MAN'S LAND Talk Backs Through 2/27
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2014


A talk back series for the acclaimed Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, will begin this Thursday, January 23, featuring the cast. Following the first date, moderated by the production's director Sean Mathias, talk back dates include Thursdays, February 6, February 13, February 20 and February 27. After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND onThursday, January 23, Sean Mathias and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

REBECCA Rights Extended Through December; Producers Eying Winter 2014 Start
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2014


Lead producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, announced today that REBECCA, the musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier, has officially extended its rights through December 31, 2014 and is eyeing a Winter 2014 start. They are now joined by Co Producers Steven Colson, Peter Bezemes and Barbara Sellinger, along with the previously announced co-producers, who all remained committed to the project.

NO MAN'S LAND Cast Set for Talk Back Series, Begin. Jan 23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2014


A talk back series for the acclaimed Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, will begin Thursday, January 23, featuring the cast. Following the first date, moderated by the production's director Sean Mathias, talk back dates include Thursdays, February 6, February 13, February 20 and February 27. After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND on Thursday, January 23, Sean Mathias and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR's Debra Messing Set for LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2014


Debra Messing, star of Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, the new play by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Doug Hughes, will appear on "Live With Kelly and Michael" as a live guest on Tuesday, January 14 at 9:00AM. Locally, the program can be found on ABC (Time Warner Cable channel 7.)

Broadway's NO MAN'S LAND and WAITING FOR GODOT with Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart Extend Through 3/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2014


Due to popular demand, the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, directed by Sean Mathias, has been extended through Sunday, March 30 only at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). For performance schedule and moreinformation, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com.

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, Starring Brian F. O'Byrne, Debra Messing and More, Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of John Patrick Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, directed by Doug Hughes, will begin performances tonight, January 3 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). This strictly limited 11 week engagement will open Thursday, January 23.

BWW Flashback: ANNIE Revival Ends Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 5, 2014


ANNIE will play its final performance on Broadway today, January 5, 2014. Upon closing, the production, which opened on November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street), will have played 487 performances and 38 previews. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you on a look back through the musical's revival run on the Great White Way!

Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS STORY Cast to Appear on ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2013


Earlier this week, the cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL went to the 'Good Morning America' studios where they taped a special medley featuring 'It All Comes Down To Christmas' and 'Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana.' Airing this Friday, December 20, the performance features Erin Dilly, Jake Lucas, Noah Baird and David Scott Purdy as The Parker Family with kids ensemble Charlie Babbo, Hannah Bautista, Beada Briglia, Judae'a Brown, Michael Crispi, Alexa Niziak, Luke Spring and Nicky Torchia. Check out a sneak peek below!

Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes - Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Films GOOD MORNING AMERICA Medley
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2013


Earlier this week, the cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL went to the 'Good Morning America' studios where they taped a special medley featuring 'It All Comes Down To Christmas' and 'Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana.' Airing this Friday, December 20, the performance features Erin Dilly, Jake Lucas, Noah Baird and David Scott Purdy as The Parker Family with kids ensemble Charlie Babbo, Hannah Bautista, Beada Briglia, Judae'a Brown, Michael Crispi, Alexa Niziak, Luke Spring and Nicky Torchia. Scroll down for behind-the-scenes photos of the cast on set!

MTC's THE SNOW GEESE with Mary Louise Parker Ends Run Today
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club and MCC Theater's world premiere of Sharr White's THE SNOW GEESE, ends its acclaimed engagement at MTC's Samuel J. FriedmanTheatre (261 West 47th Street) today at 8 PM. As of tonight, the production will have played 25 previews and 60 regular performances.

NO MAN'S LAND & WAITING FOR GODOT's Ian McKellen Set for TALK STOOP this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 13, 2013


Tune in to see Ian McKellen who stars in Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, on "Talk Stoop" this Saturday night December 14 (actually Sunday morning) at 1:30AM on WNBC-4. Check local listings for times outside the New York metro area.

AUDIO: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Talk GODOT, NO MAN'S LAND on 'Leonard Lopate Show'
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2013


Listen to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who star in Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, on WNYC Radio's 'Leonard Lopate Show.' McKellen and Stewart talk with Lopate about performing in the two plays in rep on Broadway. Click below to listen!

MTC's THE SNOW GEESE Begins Final Week of Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club and MCC Theater's world premiere of Sharr White's THE SNOW GEESE, begins the final week of its acclaimed engagement at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The strictly limited engagement will play its final performance on Saturday, December 14 at 8 PM. On that date, the production will have played 25 previews and 60 regular performances.

Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart Set for TALK STOOP this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 6, 2013


Tune in to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who star in Harold Pinter'sNO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT,in the news. Patrick Stewart will be featured on "Talk Stoop" this Saturday, 12/7 night (actually Sunday morning) at 1:30AM on WNBC-4. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will appear together on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" on Sunday, December 8 at 10:00AM on WABC-7. Ian McKellen will be featured on "Talk Stoop" on Saturday, 12/14 late night (actually Sunday Morning) at 1:30AM on WNBC-4. Check local listings for times outside the New York metro area.

NO MAN'S LAND & WAITING FOR GODOT's Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Set for CHARLIE ROSE Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 26, 2013


Tune in to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who star in Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, on Charlie Rose tonight, Tuesday, November 26. McKellen and Stewart sat down with Charlie Rose to talk about starring on Broadway together in these two fascinating plays which just opened to rave reviews last Sunday, November 24. Charlie Rose airs nationally in the New York area at 11:00pm Eastern on WNET Channel 13 (check local listings for times outside the NY area).

BWW REVIEW: A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Is a Quirky Family Delight
by Jan Nargi - Nov 25, 2013


Singing and dancing extravaganza based on the beloved stories of Jean Shepherd gets the eccentric tone just right in this funny and affectionate remembrance of the simple joys of Christmases past.

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