THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 6-11

By: Mar. 11, 2011
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Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 27- March 4


Jim Gaffigan, Chris Noth, Gregory Mosher, Brian Cox, Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland. Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd

The star-studded cast of THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON took their first official Broadway bow on Sunday, March 6. Starring Brian Cox, Jim Gaffigan, Chris Noth, Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland, the show will play the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre through May 29th. Click here for photos from the first curtain call!


Gavin Lee, Ashley Brown. Photo Credit: Monica Simoes

Original Mary Poppins Ashley Brown made a triumphant return to the Great White Way this week as she resumed her role as the world's most beloved nanny at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Brown reunites with her original Broadway ‘Bert,' co-star Gavin Lee, having last performed with him when they launched and headlined the MARY POPPINS North American tour. For full photo coverage of her return, click here.


Liza Minnelli. Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd

Broadway legend Liza Minnelli was honored on Tuesday with a Gray Line ‘Ride of Fame.' At the ceremony, Minnelli proclaimed: " Welcome to New York, New York. If you made it here, you can make it anywhere. My beloved city welcomes you and yours. Get ready, here we go!" For photos of Liza's ride, click here.


Matthew Morrison, Gwyneth Paltrow. Photo Credit: Adam Rose/FOX

This week on GLEE, Gwyneth Paltrow returned as substitute teacher Holly Holiday to teach the New Directions about the birds and the bees. Next week the McKinley kids travel to regionals and premiere their much anticipated original music! Catch a sneak peek here.


Lauren Worsham, Rob McClure, Jill Paice, Sebastian Arcelus . Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

Gearing up for a four night Encores! run, the cast of Frank Loesser's WHERE'S CHARLEY?recently took the time to pose for a quick photo shoot. The City Center production will play March 17-20. For more photos of the cast, click here.


Robert Bathurst, Alison Steadman and Hermione Norris. Photo Credit: Jane Hobson / London News Pictures / ZUMAPress.com

Across the pond in the West End, Ruthie Henshall, Alison Steadman, Robert Bathurst, and Hermione Norris play the complicated Condomine family in the hilarious comedy BLITHE SPIRIT. Following a UK tour, the show just made its final stop at the Apollo Theatre. Click here for more production shots!


Kathy Griffin. Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos

Funny lady Kathy Griffin has been busy preparing for her limited run Broadway engagement, Kathy Griffin WANTS A TONY. In a hilarious PR stunt, she was caught outside the Belasco Theatre on Tuesday handing out flyers with rave reviews of her as yet unopened show. Click here for full coverage!


Celia Keenan-Bolger, Adam Chanler-Berat, Christian Borle. Photo CRedit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

Featuring the talents or Broadway's Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Adam Chanler-Berat, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER just opened at New York Theatre Workshop. Telling the story of Peter Pan before he made his trip to Neverland, the show features a book by Dave Barry and direction by Alex Timbers. Click here for full opening night.


American Idol's Top 12. Photo Credit: Michael Becker / FOX

Finalists got to sing songs by their personal idols this week as the lucky 13 were reduced to 12 on AMERICAN IDOL. In a suspenseful results show, featuring performances by Idol alum Adam Lambert and Diddy Dirty Money, Ashton Jones was the first to be sent home. Meet the top 12 finalists here.


Montego Glover, Chad Kimball

Yesterday, Memphis' Montego Glover and Chad Kimball were immortalized with their very own caricatures at the legendary Sardi's restaurant. The duo was joined by Sardi's president Max Klimavicius and their MEMPHIS co-stars to celebrate the event. For full Broadwayworld coverage, click here!


Matthew Fox, Olivia Williams

LOST star Matthew Fox and THE GHOST WRITER's Olivia Williams star in the world premiere production of Neil LaBute's IN A FOREST, DARK AND DEEP. LaBute directs the production, which will officially open on March 14. Click here for more production shots.


Cast of FORUM

Paper Mill Playhouse brings something familiar and peculiar to the stage in their upcoming production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. Featuring Paul Vogt, the show will run March 16- April 10. For more rehearsal coverage, click here.


Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Beth Leavel, Erica Ash & Christina Sajous. Photo Credit: Walter McBride

In BABY IT'S YOU!, Beth Leavel stars as Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. The cast performed for press at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. For more photos from the event, click here.


Anthony Rapp. Photo Credit: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd

On March 7, The 24 Hour Company presented brand new musicals were written, cast, rehearsed and performed in a single day, featuring an star-studded line up of Broadway performers, composers, writers, directors, choreographers and musical directors. In the photo above, Anthony Rapp performs in THE WORLD IS ENDING. Click here for full coverage.


Cast of CACTUS FLOWER. Photo Credit: Kevin Thomas Garcia

Last night, March 10, off-Broadway's Cactus Flower opened The Westside Theatre Upstairs. Starring in the hilarious romantic comedy are: Jenni Barber, Emily Walton, Maxwell Caulfield, Lois Robbins and more. Click here for full photo coverage!


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