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TV Exclusive: Geniuses Unite! Lin-Manuel Miranda Hosts Talkback with John Kander at THE VISIT- Part 1
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2015

The Visit, recently nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical, just  hosted a conversation with two iconic composers following last night's performance. Tony Award-winning composer of The Visit, John Kander, sat down with Tony Award winning composer of the upcoming Broadway musical Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda to chat about his writing process, working without Fred Ebb, finally bringing the show to Broadway, and more. Check out Part 1 of the conversation below!

VIDEO: THE VISIT's Chita Rivera & John Kander on Why They Don't Like The Tonys
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015

Broadway legends and Tony nominees Chita Rivera and John Kander talked to USA Today and explained how their work is their real reward.

TV: Out of the Darkness and Into Broadway Lights- Chatting with the Company of THE VISIT on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 24, 2015

BroadwayWorld's Richie Ridge was there after the curtain went down and you can check out what the full gang had to say on opening night below! 

TV: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE VISIT!
by TV - Red Carpets - Apr 24, 2015

The Visit, the final musical ever by legendary Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, celebrated its opening last night, April 23, 2015 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). The cast is led by Tony Award winners Chita Rivera as Claire Zachannassian and Roger Rees as Anton Schell, with George Abud as Karl, Jason Danieley as Frederich Kuhn, Matthew Demingas Louis Perch, Diana Dimarzio as Annie Dummermut, Tony Award nominee David Garrison as Peter Dummermut, Rick Holmes as Father Josef, Tom Nelis as Rudi, Chris Newcomer as Jacob Chicken,Mary Beth Peil as Matilde Schell, Aaron Ramey as Otto Hahnke, Elena Shadow as Ottilie, Timothy Shew as Hans Nusselin, with John Riddle and Michelle Veintimilla. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet and below, you can check out interviews with Marin Mazzie, Jessie Mueller, Megan Hilty, Tommy Tune and more!

TV: Chita's Back! Watch the Broadway Legend Make Her Opening Night Entrance in THE VISIT
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 24, 2015

The Visit, the final musical ever by legendary Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, celebrated its opening last night, April 23, 2015 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). The cast is led by Tony Award winners Chita Rivera as Claire Zachannassian and Roger Rees as Anton Schell, with George Abud as Karl, Jason Danieley as Frederich Kuhn, Matthew Demingas Louis Perch, Diana Dimarzio as Annie Dummermut, Tony Award nominee David Garrison as Peter Dummermut, Rick Holmes as Father Josef, Tom Nelis as Rudi, Chris Newcomer as Jacob Chicken, Mary Beth Peil as Matilde Schell, Aaron Ramey as Otto Hahnke, Elena Shadow as Ottilie, Timothy Shew as Hans Nusselin, with John Riddleand Michelle Veintimilla. Below, watch as Rivera makes her opening night entrance!

TV: Watch Highlights of Chita Rivera & More in THE VISIT on Broadway- Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2015

The Visit, the final musical ever by legendary Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, celebrates its opening tonight, April 23, 2015 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). The cast is led by Tony Award-Winners Chita Rivera as Claire Zachannassian and Roger Rees as Anton Schell. The Broadway cast also featuresGeorge Abud as Karl, Jason Danieley as Frederich Kuhn, Matthew Demingas Louis Perch, Diana Dimarzio as Annie Dummermut, Tony Award-nominee David Garrison as Peter Dummermut, Rick Holmes as Father Josef, Tom Nelis as Rudi, Chris Newcomer as Jacob Chicken, Mary Beth Peil as Matilde Schell, Aaron Ramey as Otto Hahnke, Elena Shadow as Ottilie, Timothy Shew as Hans Nusselin, with John Riddle and Michelle Veintimilla. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!

TV: Chita Rivera Gives Special Sneak Peek of THE VISIT Onstage at the Lyceum Theatre!
by TV - Press Previews - Mar 25, 2015

The highly anticipated musical The Visit, led by Tony Award® Winners Chita Rivera as Claire Zachannassian and Roger Rees as Anton Schell, will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) tomorrow, March 26 with an Opening Night set for Thursday, April 23. The company just gave a special sneak peek, including a performance by the one-and-only Chita Rivera, and you can go inside the event below!

TV: John Kander Blows Out His Birthday Candles in Rehearsal for THE VISIT!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2015

The highly anticipated musical, The Visit, will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 26 with an Opening Night set for Thursday, April 23. The cast is led by Tony Award® Winners Chita Rivera as Claire Zachannassian and Roger Rees as Anton Schell. John Kander, who wrote the music for the show, just celebrated his 88th birthday, and the company treated him to a birthday surprise during a break in rehearsal. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there, and you can go inside the festivities below!

Will Chita Rivera-Led THE VISIT Make It to Broadway in 2015?
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2014

According to the New York Post, John Kander and Fred Ebb's The Visit, which has been long-rumored for a Broadway run might be on its way to New York in 2015. Michael Riedel writes that book writer Terrence McNally, whose IT'S ONLY A PLAY is currently selling out the Schoenfeld Theatre, might be in the position to acquire funding from the play's producers and a theatre from the Shubert Organization.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Williamstown Theatre Festival's THE VISIT with Chita Rivera, Roger Rees and More!
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2014

Williamstown Theatre Festival presents The Visit, running on the Main Stage through August 17, 2014. Check out highlights from the production below!

STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of THE VISIT Rehearsals with Chita Rivera, John Kander & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2014

Williamstown Theatre Festival will soon present The Visit, which runs on the Main Stage from July 31 through August 17. In her Festival debut, Broadway legend Chita Rivera embodies Claire Zachanassian, the oft-widowed richest woman in the world, in The Visit. When Claire returns to the hardship-stricken town of her birth, the locals pray that her wealth will bring them a new lease on life, but the carefully plotted renewal she offers carries a dreadful price. Sardonic and morally complex, The Visit asks: What can your heart afford? Go inside rehearsals with the video below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Joel Grey- Helmed ON BORROWED TIME
by Molly Tracy - Sep 26, 2013

Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its 2013-2014 Season with Paul Osborn's On Borrowed Time, directed by Tony and Academy Award-winner Joel Grey. Below, check out highlights from the production!

TV: Sneak Peek of Melissa Errico, Judy Kuhn and Ryan Silverman in PASSION!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2013

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that their critically-acclaimed new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical Passion, directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company), will extend by popular demand through Sunday, April 14 at CSC (136 East 13th Street). Passion stars Melissa Errico (Clara), Judy Kuhn (Fosca) and Ryan Silverman (Giorgio). The production also features Stephen Bogardus (Colonel Ricci), Jeffry Denman (Lieutenant Barri), Jason Michael Evans (Private Augenti), Ken Krugman (Lieutenant Torasso), Orville Mendoza (Sergeant Lombardi), Tom Nelis (Doctor Tambourri), Will Reynolds (Major Rizzoli/Ludovic), John Antony (understudy) and Amy Justman (understudy). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

STAGE TUBE: Michael Wilson, Christopher Shinn & Cast Go Behind the Scenes of Huntington Theatre's NOW OR LATER
by Stage Tube - Oct 16, 2012

In the videos below, director Michael Wilson, playwright Christopher Shinn, Huntington's artistic director and cast members Toms Nellis and Grant MacDermott discuss the powerful personal relationships family drama that exist at the heart of the edgy political thriller NOW OR LATER, which plays through November 10 at the South End/Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Geffen Playhouse's THE EXORCIST
by Stage Tube - Jun 8, 2012

The Geffen Playhouse's world premiere stage adaptation of The Exorcist showcases an award-winning design team - including world-renowned creative consultant Teller and internationally acclaimed spiritual composer Sir John Tavener - to bring playwright John Pielmeier's script and Tony Award winning director John Doyle's vision to life on stage. The team also includes Tony Award winning scenic/costume designer Scott Pask, lighting designer Jane Cox and sound designer Dan Moses Schreir. Working with Doyle, the design team will be tasked with creating a theatrical experience that engages the senses in a way that is unique to live performance.

TV Special: On the Set of SMASH with Norbert Leo Butz, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman & More!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 16, 2012

Today Tony-winner, Broadway star and BroadwayWorld.com fave Norbert Leo Butz was on set filming a guest starring role in the upcoming NBC series - SMASH and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture behind the scenes footage, interviews with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Savannah Wise and other special coverage.

STAGE TUBE: PBS Profiles ENRON's Broadway Closing
by Jessica Lewis - May 10, 2010

ENRON began previews on Broadway on April 8, 2010 at The Broadhurst Theatre, opened on April 27, 2010 and closed last night, Sunday May 9, 2010. PBS recently profiled the show, and its surprising Broadway closing, featuring comments by the show's writer, Lucy Prebble, the show's stars and U.S. critics.

TV: ENRON Preview - Opens Tonight on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2010

ENRON began previews on Broadway on April 8, 2010 at The Broadhurst Theatre in preparation for an April 27, 2010 opening. BroadwayWorld brings you a complete video preview of the show!

TV: ENRON Video Preview!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 24, 2010

ENRON began previews on Broadway on April 8, 2010 at The Broadhurst Theatre in preparation for an April 27, 2010 opening. BroadwayWorld brings you a complete video preview of the show!

STAGE TUBE: Clips of ENRON on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 23, 2010

ENRON began previews on Broadway on April 8, 2010 at The Broadhurst Theatre in preparation for an April 27, 2010 opening. BroadwayWorld brings you the first production clips, courtesy of Newsweek.

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