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Opened: February 12, 1998
Closing: July 04, 1998

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Eels' TODAY IS THE DAY Official Video Unveiled
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 21, 2018


EELS' have released the official video to new track 'Today Is The Day', taken from the highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6 on E Works/[PIAS], their first in four years. Watch the video HERE and pre-order the album HERE.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 12: John Leguizamo Gets FREAK-y on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2018


On this day, John Leguizamo's made his Broadway debut in 1998 in the one-man show, Freak.

Dan Lauria to Lead the Off-Broadway Cast of THE STONE WITCH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2018


Producers Darlene Kaplan, Laura Janik Cronin and Scott J. Newsome, have announced, today, the cast and creative team for the Off-Broadway premiere of The Stone Witch, a play by Shem Bitterman (A Death in Colombia, Influence). Performances begin Monday, March 12, 2018 for an open-ended engagement at The Westside Theatre - Upstairs (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Opening Night is set for Sunday evening, March 25, 2018 at 6:30PM.

Eels' First Album in Four Years 'The Deconstruction' Out 4/6
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2018


The Deconstruction, the new album from EELS, is set for release April 6 via E Works/PIAS. Listen to the title track from the album, the twelfth from the long-running rock outfit and their first in four years,

Back to Broadway: A Look Back at John Leguizamo's Career Onstage
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2017


Emmy winner John Leguizamo makes his highly-anticipated return to Broadway in Latin History For Morons. The production officially opens at Studio 54 on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 for a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, February 4, 2018. Today, BWW takes a look back on the award-winning entertainer's prolific Broadway career!

Writer, Actor, Activist: A History of John Leguizamo for Morons
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2017


Stage favorite John Leguizamo is prepping to make his highly-anticipated return to Broadway this fall in his original one-man comedic play Latin History For Morons.

Cape Rep Theatre presents SUMMER STARLIGHT An Evening to Remember with Michael Cerveris
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2017


Cape Rep Theatre presents Summer Starlight, an evening to remember, Sunday, August 6, with guest of honor, Tony Award winning theatre, film and television actor, Michael Cerveris. Tickets for this gala celebration benefiting Cape Rep Theatre include an outdoor party with hors d'oeuvres and live jazz, a performance and audience discussion with Mr. Cerveris in the Indoor Theater emceed by filmmaker Amber Edwards, and a champagne and dessert finale with Michael Cerveris under the stars.  Sunday, August 6, 6 PM. Ticket prices are $100 - $130 and are available at CapeRep.org or at the Box Office, 508-896-1888.

Unitard, Adrienne Truscott, 2SCOOPS and More Coming Up This Week at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2017


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater has announced its nightly performances running June 28 - July 9, 2017. Scroll down for details!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars with Ensemble Studio Theatre's Marathon Playwrights, Series B!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2017


In this week's special edition, we caught up with playwrights from Ensemble Studio Theatre's Marathon of One-Act Plays. Series A features El Grande by Maggie Diaz Bofill, How My Grandparents Fell in Love by Cary Gitter, The Fork by Emily Chadick Weiss, Showtime Blues by France-Luce Benson, and Blue Handed by David Zellnik. For more information, visit: www.ensemblestudiotheatre.org

BWW Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Pandora Productions
by Keith Waits - May 16, 2017


When Love is Hard

Sarah Dash, Peterson Brothers and More to Bring R&B to Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017


The R&B calendar heats up at Joe's Pub! Highlights include Labelle founding member Sarah Dash on May 12; the soulfully-voiced and hard-rocking singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Celisse Henderson on May 31; Australian singer Cloves (Kaity Dunstan) on June 1; the Peterson Brothers, a modern blend of blues rock from 20-year-old Glenn and 17-year-old Alex Peterson, on June 2; a fundraiser for The Restorative Center with Stephanie McKay on June 15; soul powerhouse gina Breedlove on June 20; Alfa Anderson's album release party for her solo debut, From My Heart, on July 7; and, the relentlessly energetic JJ Thames & The Violet ReVOLT on August 8.

HEDWIG Creator's New Show THIS AIN'T NO DISCO to Bring Drifters & Dreamers to Atlantic Theater Company's 2017-18 Season; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017


Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2017-18 season productions and one Atlantic for Kids production.

John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Extends at The Public
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017


The Public Theater announced today that three final performances have been added to the critically acclaimed New York premiere of Latin History for Morons, created and performed by John Leguizamo. Directed by Tony Taccone, this fiercely funny, satirical one-man show was inspired by Leguizamo's observation that Latinos are essentially invisible in the standard American history curriculum.

Photo Flash: Foothill Music Theatre Brings Revitalized SIDE SHOW to the Bay Area
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2017


Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre will give Bay Area audiences their first look at the 2014 revised version of the acclaimed Broadway musical Side Show. This dazzling work, featuring music by Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls), and book/lyrics by Bill Russell (Pageant, Lucky Duck), was nominated for four 1998 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. The 2014 revival, which incorporates a revised script and several new songs, received additional critical acclaim, was nominated for five Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Revival, and was awarded the 2015 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical. Side Show is based on the true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose from a sideshow attraction to become sensational vaudeville stars in the 1930s. Side Show will be directed by Milissa Carey, with musical direction by Dolores Duran-Cefalu, and choreography by Brett and CJ Blankenship and will playMarch 2 - 19, 2017 (press opening: March 3, 2017) with performances 7:30pm Thursdays, 8:00pm Fridays & Saturdays, and 2pm Sundays at the Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Tickets ($12 - $32) and information can be found at www.foothill.edu/theatre or by phone at(650) 949-7360.

John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Bows Tonight at The Public
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


Previews for the New York premiere of Latin History for Morons begin tonight, February 24, at The Public Theater.

Garbage Announces Coffee Table Book 'This Is The Noise That Keeps Me Awake'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 21, 2017


Garbage announced THIS IS THE NOISE THAT KEEPS ME AWAKE, an autobiographical coffee table book due out July 4, 2017 via Akashic Books.

John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS to Bow at The Public This Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


Previews for the New York premiere of Latin History for Morons will begin on Friday, February 24 at The Public Theater.

Theo Croker, Matt Doyle, Toshi Reagon and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from January 18-29, 2017. Scroll down for more information, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Foothill Music Theatre Gives Bay Area's First Look at Revised Musical SIDE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017


Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre will give Bay Area audiences their first look at the 2014 revised version of the acclaimed Broadway musical Side Show. This dazzling work, featuring music by Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls), and book/lyrics by Bill Russell (Pageant, Lucky Duck), was nominated for four 1998 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress.

KORN Receives Grammy Nomination for Best Metal Performance for 'Rotting In Vain'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2016


KORN--one of the most influential rock bands of modern times-have been nominated for a Grammy Award in the 'Best Metal Performance' category for 'Rotting In Vain.'

Jasmine Cephas Jones, Megan Hilty, Adrienne Truscott and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running November 23 - December 4, 2016. Scroll down for details! 

Jasmine Cephas Jones, Megan Hilty, Adrienne Truscott and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running November 23 - December 4, 2016. Scroll down for details! 

John Turturro, Alan Cumming, Jasmine Cephas Jones and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 16-27, 2016.

BWW Review: SIDE SHOW, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Oct 27, 2016


Gary Naylor sees a revival of a show that deserves, and gets, the full 'Big Musical' production treatment.

John Leguizamo Brings The Q Brothers' OTHELLO: THE REMIX Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2016


John Leguizamo presents The Q Brothers' Othello: The Remix, written, directed and composed by GQ and JQ, which will make its New York debut at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd), beginning previews tonight, October 25th, and officially opening on Thursday, November 17th.

Freak FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Freak have there been?
Freak has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1998.
What Tony Awards has Freak been nominated for?
Best Play , .
What awards has Freak been nominated for?
Freak has been nominated for several awards. John Leguizamo, the lead actor in the show, was nominated for the One Person Solo Performance category at the Drama Desk Awards. He was also nominated for the Best Solo Performance category at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These nominations recognize the outstanding performances by John Leguizamo in the show.
What awards has Freak won?
Freak has won the One Person Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for John Leguizamo, as well as the Best Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Leguizamo.

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