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Photos: ANNIE Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 17, 2025

The Argyle Theatre officially opened its production of ANNIE directed by Valerie Wright, choreographed by Debbie  Roshe, musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: SISTER ACT Opens at Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 22, 2025

Check out photos from the opening night of SISTER ACT at Long Island's Argyle Theatre on September 18, 2025 — the show will run through October 26, 2025.

Broadway at the Kennedy Center: Senator John Hickenlooper on Pride and the Power of the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper discusses Love is Love, a Pride concert at the Kennedy Center featuring Broadway stars like Javier Muñoz and Ariana DeBose. Co-produced with Jeffrey Seller and fellow senators, the event served as a joyful act of resistance against the Trump-era overhaul of the arts institution. Read the interview!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 25, 2025- Taylor Trensch Joins BAT BOY at City Center and More
by - Jun 25, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Senators Host LOVE IS LOVE Pride Celebration at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Jun 24, 2025

On June 23rd U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, and Brian Schatz hosted a Pride celebration and musical performance titled Love is Love, which was produced by acclaimed Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller, at the Kennedy Center’s Justice Forum.

Democratic Senators to Host Pride Event at Kennedy Center in Protest of Trump Takeover
by Joshua Wright - Jun 23, 2025

Five Democratic senators will host a Pride concert at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Trump’s takeover of the institution. The event will feature Broadway artists and highlight LGBTQ+ pride.

Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Opens at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 28, 2025

The Argyle Theatre opened its production of the Tony Award winning musical Fiddler on the Roof directed by Evan Pappas and choreographed by Debbie Roshe with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Check out photos!

Photos: JERSEY BOYS Opens at the Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 26, 2025

The Argyle Theatre just celebrated opening night of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood. Check out photos from opening night!

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Argyle Theatre Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 10, 2024

The Argyle Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol The Musical began performances on Friday, November 7, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the opening night festivities. Check out photos here!

Photos: The Cast of A CHORUS LINE Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 5, 2024

The Argyle Theatre has officially opened its production of A Chorus Line, directed by Evan Pappas and Francine Espiritu, choreographed by Francine Espiritu, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. The opening night was celebrated on Saturday, February 3, at 7:30 PM. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast celebrating opening night here!

Photos: The Cast of MARY POPPINS at the Argyle Theatre Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 13, 2023

The Argyle Theatre officially opened its production of Disney's Mary Poppins on November 11. Check out photos from opening night here!

Senators Klobuchar and Cornyn Pen Letter to SBA, Demanding Immediate Action Over Save Our Stages Delay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2021

Senators Amy Klobuchar and John Cornyn have written a letter to the Small Business Administration’s chief Isabella Guzman over the delay in the Save Our Stages funds reaching the venues who need it.

VIDEO: 122 Performers Come Together For Virtual RAGTIME Medley
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020

NYC-based actor and A.M.D.A. alumni, Conor Stepnowski, assembled and directed over 120 actors and musicians to perform in a completely virtual medley of five songs from the Tony award winning musical Ragtime.

BWW Review: DISNEY THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Argyle Theatre
by Anthony Hazzard & Scott Stolzenberg - Jan 29, 2020

Babylon's shores are brimming and bubbling with beautiful brine now that Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' and half the ocean washed up on the stage of the Argyle Theatre. Ariel, Ursula, King Triton, and a mix of maritime mavens present the classic underwater adventure based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen and the Disney film.

VIDEO: Sen. Brian Schatz Appears on REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2018

Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher to discuss the US strike on Syria and the tech industry's use of consumer data. Watch the clip below!

Photo Coverage: The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport Presents MEMPHIS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 28, 2016

The John W. Engeman Theater began performances of MEMPHIS on Thursday, March 24 at 8:00pm and will run through May 8, 2016. Check out BroadwayWorld's coverage of the production below!

CAGW Releases 2014 Congressional Pig Book
by Christina Mancuso - May 7, 2014

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released its 2014 Congressional Pig Book, the 22nd edition of the group's exposé on pork-barrel spending. CAGW was joined at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). Also in attendance were two live pot-bellied pigs, Churchill and Annabelle, courtesy of the Pig Placement Network in New Jersey, with their handler for the day, Susan Magidson.