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Signature Theatre Extends GOLDEN CHILD Through 12/9
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2012

Signature Theatre has just announced a one-week extension for GOLDEN CHILD by David Henry Hwang, directed by Leigh Silverman. The production will now play through Sunday, December 9. The production will begin performances on October 23 and open November 13 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Very limited availability remains for the production's initial run. Tickets during the extension week are $75 each.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Opens Tonight at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's production of a new version of Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes opens tonight at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

REBECCA Cast Set to Start Rehearsals on October 1?
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2012

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, REBECCA's lead producer Ben Sprecher recently confirmed the receipt of new financial commitments from investors to alleviate the $4.5 million gap in the musical's budget. Now according to the New York Times, the cast of the show has been notifoed that rehearsals will indeed begin on Monday, October 1.

Michael Phelps Set for Ryder Cup-Themed FEHERTY LIVE on Golf Channel Today, 9/26
by TV News Desk - Sep 26, 2012

Michael Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian in history, will join golf's funnyman, David Feherty, for a special Ryder Cup-themed Feherty Live from Chicago, airing today, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.

F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company Presents PARADE at Watertown's Arsenal Center for the Arts, 10/12-10/20
by Sierra Fox - Sep 24, 2012

The Friends United Developing Genuine Entertainment (F.U.D.G.E.) Theatre Company will present their 12th Anniversary Season's inaugural production of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's musical, PARADE, beginning on Friday, October 12 at The Arsenal Center for the Arts (321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA) where it will play through Saturday, October 20.

REBECCA Producer Says Musical's $4.5 Million Investment Gap Filled
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012

After sending an email to cast and creative team members as previously reported yesterday, September 20, REBECCA's lead producer Ben Sprecher has confirmed the receipt of new financial commitments from investors to alleviate the $4.5 million gap in the musical's budget, according to The New York Times' ArtsBeat blog.

BWW TV: Sneak Peek of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE- Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes began previews earlier this month in preparation for a Thursday, September 27 opening night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you just-released show highlights below!

Olympian Michael Phelps to Headline Golf Channel's FEHERTY LIVE, 9/26
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2012

Michael Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian in history, will join golf's funnyman, David Feherty, for a special Ryder Cup-themed FEHERTY LIVE from Chicago, airing Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.

REBECCA Producer Says Musical's 'Uncertainty Will Be Resolved Shortly'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2012

According to The New York Times' ArtsBeat blog, producer Ben Sprecher of the Broadway musical Rebecca sent an email to the show's cast and crew today with details about the production's fate.

Michael Phelps Set for Ryder Cup-Themed FEHERTY LIVE on Golf Channel, 9/26
by TV News Desk - Sep 20, 2012

Michael Phelps, the most-decorated Olympian in history, will join golf's funnyman, David Feherty, for a special Ryder Cup-themed Feherty Live from Chicago, airing Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.

Jennifer Lim, Julyana Soelistyo and More Set for Signature Theatre's GOLDEN CHILD
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 18, 2012

Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) has announced that tickets are now on sale and full casting is set for GOLDEN CHILD by David Henry Hwang and directed by Leigh Silverman. All tickets for the initial run of the production are $25 as part of the Signature Ticket Initiative: A Generation of Access. The production runs October 23 through December 2, 2012, with a November 13 opening night in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Zachary James, Broadway's 'Lurch,' Will Join THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tour in Dallas
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 14, 2012

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, which will make its North Texas premiere October 2-21, 2012, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Announces New Tour Dates for Fall 2012; Curtis Holbrook Joins Cast as 'Lucas Beineke'!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012

Producers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY announced additional dates today for the Fall 2012 leg of the musical's North American tour. The production will play Dallas (Oct. 2 - 21), Seattle (Oct. 24 - Nov. 11), Salt Lake City (Nov. 13 - 18), Las Vegas (Nov.20 - 25), Tempe (Dec. 11 - 16) and Costa Mesa (Dec. 18 - 30). Plus, Curtis Holbrook (West Side Story, Xanadu) will join the cast of the national tour as "Lucas Beineke."

Photo Flash: First Look at Boyd Gaines & Richard Thomas in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 11, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes began previews earlier this month in preparation for a Thursday, September 27 opening night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below!

Breaking News: REBECCA $4.5 Million Short After Investor's Death - Delays Start of Rehearsals for 2 Weeks; Previews & Opening Night as Well
by Robert Diamond - Sep 8, 2012

REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, has delayed the start of its rehearsals by two weeks due to the death of a key investor responsible for a $4.5 million investment pool in the production . REBECCA was scheduled to begin rehearsals Monday, September 10 prior to an October 30 first preview and November 18 premiere at the Broadhurst Theatre.

A CHRISTMAS STORY Holds Online Casting Search for 'Ralphie'
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2012

A Christmas Story, The Musical takes its search nationally for a young boy to play the iconic role of 'Ralphie' with submissions now available online. As the Broadway-bound production prepares to launch a 2012 holiday engagement, the show's producers invite young performers to submit their audition within the next ten days by visiting www.AChristmasStoryTheMusical.com and following three simple steps:

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Begins Previews Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 4, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes begins previews tonight in preparation for a Thursday, September 27 opening night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Up on the Marquee: A CHRISTMAS STORY!
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 30, 2012

A Christmas Story, The Musical! will arrive on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre just in time for the 2012 holiday season. The producers have announced that the new musical, based on the 1983 movie perennial, will play a November 5 - December 30 holiday engagement. Opening night is Monday, November 19. The marquee just went up at the Lunt-Fontanne, and you can check out photos below!

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