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DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights to THE SHARK IS BROKEN


Broadway Licensing Global has acquired the rights to The Shark is Broken, by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. The 95 minute, three-person play received a highly praised premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019. It has since gone on to widely celebrated runs on London’s West End and a recently closed run, on Broadway.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN & More Set for George Street Playhouse 2024-2025 Season


George Street Playhouse has unveiled complete programming for the 2024–2025 season. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Foundry Group's WHO IS NO.1? Comes to The Courtyard Theatre


Following a totally sold out extended season at Brighton Fringe 2023, The Foundry Group have announced the London debut of Who Is No.1? – a fascinating play that uncovers the unbelievable events behind the making of The Prisoner, the most popular series in the history of cult television.

The Story Behind The Cult TV Series The Prisoner Comes To London In WHO IS NO. 1?


Discover the story behind the cult TV series The Prisoner in this OffFest Award 2023 nominated production, WHO IS NO.1?

Cynthia Nixon Visits THE SHARK IS BROKEN Ahead of Closing Weekend


On Thursday, November 16, ahead of THE SHARK IS BROKEN’s final weekend on Broadway at the Golden Theatre, Cynthia Nixon (The Gilded Age, And Just Like That…, Sex and the City), stopped by to see the splash-hit! After the show, she met the cast and posed for a photo.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today


Today, November 19, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Shark Is Broken takes its final bow at the John Golden Theatre following 18 previews and 116 regular performances; Jaja's African Hair Braiding wraps up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following  21 previews and 56 regular performances; and Melissa Etheridge: My Window concludes its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 8 previews and 44 regular performances.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway


This weekend, THE SHARK IS BROKEN celebrated 100 performances at the Golden Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets to the show!

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Enters Final 3 Weeks of Performances on Broadway


Only three more weeks to see the strictly limited engagement of THE SHARK IS BROKEN, the laugh-out-loud comedy that has been making a splash on Broadway.

Photo: Paul Rudd & Lin-Manuel Miranda Visit THE SHARK IS BROKEN


See photos of Paul Rudd and Lin-Manuel Miranda at The Shark is Broken on Broadway!

Richard Dreyfuss is Unhappy With How He is Portrayed in THE SHARK IS BROKEN


The Shark is Broken is the new Broadway play, which explores the behind-the-scenes drama that took place during the filming of the 1975 film Jaws. Richard Dreyfuss shared his opinions on the production in a recent interview, including how it hurt his feelings the way he was portrayed.

Photos: Original JAWS Star Richard Dreyfuss Visits THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Broadway


The stars of THE SHARK IS BROKEN got a special surprise at the Golden Theater on Wednesday when the real Richard Dreyfuss came to the show! Check out photos!

THE SHARK IS BROKEN to Offer $75 Orchestra and $45 Mezzanine Tickets as Part of 'Sharktober'


Celebrate “Sharktober” with $75 orchestra tickets and $45 mezzanine tickets to see the laugh-out-loud comedy that has been making a splash on Broadway.

Photos: Ben Stiller Visits THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Broadway


On Saturday, September 30, movie star Ben Stiller took his family to see The Shark Is Broken on Broadway at The Golden Theatre. He met up with stars Alex Brightman, Ian Shaw, and Colin Donnell backstage after the show to congratulate them and shared stories of working with Steven Spielberg. See photos!

Which Actors Have Played Their Own Family Members on Broadway?


This time, the reader question was: In The Shark is Broken, Ian Shaw portrays his father Robert Shaw on stage. Have other actors played their real-life family members on Broadway or off-Broadway?

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Enters Final 8 Weeks On Broadway


Audiences only have 8 weeks left to see the critically acclaimed comedy that has been making a splash on Broadway, THE SHARK IS BROKEN. Get performance and ticket information here!

Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE SHARK IS BROKEN


In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge takes you to the opening night red carpet for The Shark Is Broken to chat with some of the evening's celebrity guests, including Al Roker, Patti Murin, Christian Slater, Nikki M. James, James Monroe Iglehart, Orfeh, and more!

Video: The Company of THE SHARK IS BROKEN Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night


Last night, The Shark Is Broken officially opened at the Golden Theatre! Check out video from the red carpet as BroadwayWorld takes you inside opening night!

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE SHARK IS BROKEN


On Thursday night, the best of Broadway was at the Golden Theatre to celebrate opening night of The Shark Is Broken.We're taking you inside opening night in this video!

Shop THE SHARK IS BROKEN Merch in Our Theatre Shop!


Shop merch and souvenirs from The Shark is Broken in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop!

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How many shows has Joseph Nixon written?

Joseph Nixon has written 1 shows including The Shark is Broken (Writer).

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