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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA on Broadway


The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Theatre on Film and Tape Archive to Stream Joe Allen's 2016 Interview with Alex Witchel


In 2016, the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive recorded an interview at the restaurant with Allen and New York Times columnist Alex Witchel. This interview will be streamed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive in its entirety for this public program in honor of Allen.

Jamie Dornan, Holliday Grainger to Star in Film Adaptation of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR


Jamie Dornan and Holliday Grainger (Animals) are set to star in the film adaptation of John Patrick Shanley's hit Broadway stage play Outside Mullingar, according to Deadline.

Frank Rich Sounds Off on the 2015 Tony Awards!


The 2015 Tony Awards have come and gone, but that doesn't mean that us theatre fanatics aren't still thinking about every minute of them. Frank Rich, infamous ex-theatre critic of the New York Times, still has lots to say about the ceremony, and he writes about his thoughts in New York Magazine:

Frank Rich Comments on HAMILTON, THE KING AND I Revival


Today, former New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich took part in a Q&A with New York Magazine on 'today's media, political, and cultural landscape.' He touched on Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, Lincoln Center's THE KING AND I revival starring Kelli O'Hara and Ken Watanabe, the Tony Awards and more.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the SIX BY SONDHEIM Premiere with Jeremy Jordan, Darren Criss & More!


Directed by Tony Award-winner and frequent Sondheim collaborator James Lapine, SIX BY SONDHEIM is a highly personal profile of a great American artist as revealed through the creation and performance of six of his iconic songs. Told primarily in Sondheim's own words, this feature documentary weaves together dozens of interviews with the composer, rarely seen archival material spanning more than half a century (including newly discoveRed Footage of Ethel Merman performing 'Gypsy') and re-stagings of three songs produced especially for the film. Executive produced by James Lapine and Frank Rich, the exclusive HBO presentation debuts MONDAY, DEC. 9 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT). BroadwayWorld was there for the New York City premiere last night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

TDF Celebrates Open Doors Graduation Today


Over 300 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the performing arts professional mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation at 5:30pm tonight, June 3 at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Irene Diamond Stage (480 West 42nd Street, NYC).

TDF to Celebrate Open Doors Graduation, June 3


Over 300 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the performing arts professional mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation at 5:30pm on Monday, June 3 at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Irene Diamond Stage (480 West 42nd Street, NYC).

TDF's Holds Open Doors Graduation Today, 6/11


Over 350 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the performing arts professional mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation at 5:30pm tonight, June 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Irene Diamond Stage (480 West 42nd Street, NYC). This year has been Open Doors' biggest year ever with a total of 23 mentors and 7 guest mentors working with 22 groups of students from New York City high schools.

TDF's Open Doors Graduation Set for 6/11


Over 350 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the performing arts professional mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation at 5:30pm on Monday, June 11 at The Pershing Square Signature Center - Irene Diamond Stage (480 West 42nd Street, NYC). This year has been Open Doors' biggest year ever with a total of 23 mentors and 7 guest mentors working with 22 groups of students from New York City high schools.

STAGE TUBE: Wendy Wasserstein on the Tony Honored TDF Open Doors Program


As previously reported, the Tony Award's Administration Committee has announced that Theatre Development Fund's Open Doors program will be among those honored with a special 2012 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre.

TDF Holds OPEN DOORS Graduation, 6/6


Over 350 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the 28 mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation at 6pm on Monday, June 6 at NYC Center Stage 1 (131 West 55th Street, NYC). This year has been Open Doors biggest year ever with a total of 28 mentors and guest mentors working with 21 groups of students from New York City high schools.

Rice, Taymor, Armstrong Set For NY Times Arts & Leisure Weekend, Ends 1/9


The New York Times will hold its 10th annual Arts & Leisure Weekend on Jan. 6 to 9, 2011.

Rice, Taymor, Armstrong Set For NY Times Arts & Leisure Weekend 1/6-9


The New York Times will hold its 10th annual Arts & Leisure Weekend on Jan. 6 to 9, 2011.

Rice, Taymor, Armstrong Set For NY Times Arts & Leisure Weekend 1/6-9


The New York Times will hold its 10th annual Arts & Leisure Weekend on Jan. 6 to 9, 2011.

Taymor, Spacey, Armstrong et al. Set for New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend, 1/6 - 1/9


The New York Times will hold its 10th annual Arts & Leisure Weekend on Jan. 6 to 9, 2011. The Times's signature event is a four-day celebration of the arts featuring TimesTalks interviews between New York Times journalists and celebrated guests from film, media, music, television and theater.

Redford, Spacey, Couric, Wainwright Attend NY TIMES ARTS & LEISURE WEEKEND


The New York Times will hold its 10th annual Arts & Leisure Weekend on Jan. 6 to 9, 2011. The Times's signature event is a four-day celebration of the arts featuring TimesTalks interviews between New York Times journalists and celebrated guests from film, media, music, television and theater.

Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Honors Tony Kushner


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) celebrated its 2010-2011 playwright-in-residence Tony Kushner at its 20th anniversary gala on November 8 at Espace. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

TDF's Open Doors Graduation Held 5/24 At Professional Performing Arts School


Over 350 guests including current and past New York City high school students, and the 23 mentors and 6 guest mentors who have participated in TDF's Open Doors, the theatre arts mentoring program that TDF founded in 1998 with playwright Wendy Wasserstein, will attend this year's graduation on Monday, May 24 at Professional Performing Arts School (328 West 48 Street).

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