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Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Play or Musical Adaptation | ||
Ken LudwigTiny Tim's Christmas Carol | ||
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical | ||
Ken Ludwig, Crazy for You | ||
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Comedy of the Year | ||
Ken LudwigLend Me A Tenor |
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by Alex Freeman - Jan 23, 2023
With more frequency, we are starting to see alliances of theaters come together across different regions to create a stronger entity. And that isn’t a surprising development. Given the rising costs within the industry, collaboration continues to be one of the best ways to keep those costs down.

by Cara Joy David - Jan 23, 2023
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the problems regional theaters are having attracting audiences. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula. Audience members I’ve spoken to on my trips to regionals have cited all kinds of reasons for being there.

by BWW Staff - Jan 19, 2023
Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's picks include Into the Woods, Thoreau at Home and more!

by Andrea Stephenson - Jan 18, 2023
Mystery fans can see Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre January 20-February 18.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023
Concord Theatricals has revealed the winners of their Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: The Footloose Competition. See who the winners are, and learn more about the competition!

by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023
From an exciting new voice in American theatre comes this enlightening story about the bonds that unite us, and the journey of experiencing grief. Everyman Theatre presents Jump by Charly Evon Simpson and Directed by Summer L. Williams.

by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2023
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park with George).

by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2022
The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022
Little Theatre of Manchester is leading off the mainstage series with their fifth production of a Ken Ludwig play, this time his hilarious 'Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.'
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by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 15, 2022
See first look video from Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Jessica Fisch at Northlight Theatre.


by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2021
George Street Playhouse has returned to live theatre with Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE a new romantic comedy directed by David Saint. Set during World War II this charming LOVE STORY chronicles a long distance romance between a young soldier and his sweetheart, a young actress on Broadway.


by BroadwayWorld TV - May 28, 2021
Mercury Theatre today announces its opening season in the company’s extensively refurbished venue, which will reopen next month after two years of closure following the Mercury Rising transformation, a 3-year campaign which raised over £11.3 million to reimagine the theatre and improve accessibility throughout.


by Stage Tube - Apr 5, 2020
Olney Theatre Center took to Facebook live to announced its 2020-21 season yesterday!


by Stage Tube - Dec 16, 2019
Everyman Theatre has extended the run of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, currently on stage. Adapted by noted playwright Ken Ludwig, the Everyman production, directed by Founding Artistic Director Vincent M. Lancisi, the show is delighting Everyman audiences and is already 95% sold out during the regular run.


by Stage Tube - Nov 19, 2018
Bay Area Musicals presents the musical CRAZY FOR YOU. Winner of the Tony and the Olivier Awards for Best Musical, CRAZY FOR YOU has wowed audiences on Broadway, the West End and around the world, reimagining classic Gershwin songs into a hilarious new book musical. The show-stopping production will be an intimate version of the large-scale musical featuring the original Tony Award-winning choreography of Susan Stroman, recreated by Director/Choreographer Matthew McCoy.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 20, 2018
How did some of your favorite shows come to be? BroadwayWorld is getting the story behind the show in exclusive interviews from your favorite Broadway creators. Below, watch as Ken Ludwig explains what happened when the creative team of CRAZY FOR YOU decided that Act 2 needed some major last minute changes.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 20, 2018
How did some of your favorite shows come to be? BroadwayWorld is getting the story behind the show in exclusive interviews from your favorite Broadway creators. Below, watch as Susan Stroman explains how taking a risk on some last minute changes to CRAZY FOR YOU made it a hit back in 1992.


by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2017
Signature Theatre presents the Gershwins' & Ken Ludwig's musical comedy Crazy For You. This new production is directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's West Side Story, La Cage Aux Folles) with choreography by Tony Award nominee Denis Jones (Broadway's Holiday Inn, Honeymoon in Vegas). Crazy for You runs now through January 14, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Check out a brand-new trailer for the show below!


by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 25, 2017
Signature Theatre will present the Gershwins' & Ken Ludwig's musical comedy Crazy For You. This new production will be directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (Signature's West Side Story, La Cage Aux Folles) with choreography by Tony Award nominee Denis Jones (Broadway's Holiday Inn, Honeymoon in Vegas). Crazy for You will run from November 7, 2017 - January 14, 2018 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal in the video below!
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@ken_ludwig - 1/18/23 03:39pm Congrats to the cast and crew of THE THREE MUSKETEERS @AsoloRep! Can't wait to see the show! xKen @ConcordShows https://t.co/n3JmqNa1Tb
@ken_ludwig - 1/9/23 11:53am All ready for day one of auditions for “Moriarty” at Pearl Studios NYC! @ClevePlayHouse https://t.co/vpqY6J4JSs
@ken_ludwig - 12/19/22 05:50pm Very pleased to see @BroadwayWorld celebrating the work of Jewish artists in our industry. And what a lovely featur… https://t.co/vSMv2AXh2B
@ken_ludwig - 12/2/22 11:02am I could not be more thrilled that ‘Crazy for You’ is returning to the West End this summer! @CrazyForYouLDN
@ken_ludwig - 11/2/22 01:27pm Dinner with the cast of my newest play, Moriarty, A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure! Our first reading is tomorrow at… https://t.co/FElwTh1h4e
@ken_ludwig - 9/29/22 06:00pm Happy opening to director Risa Brainin and the team of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS @CincyPlay! Wish I could be the… https://t.co/YXMbDl9iCw
@ken_ludwig - 9/28/22 05:45pm How wonderful! Congratulations to Henry and Charlie! And to @ChichesterFT! @uk_theatre
@ken_ludwig - 9/21/22 08:36pm In bocca al lupo to my wonderful #AlleySoprano family. This world premiere could not be in better hands!… https://t.co/kCM4823MQ4
@ken_ludwig - 9/20/22 06:42pm It’s always a pleasure to talk Shakespeare! Thanks, @NYShakespeare!
@ken_ludwig - 9/16/22 10:27pm A toast to the brilliant company of @alleytheatre’s Lend Me A Soprano at their first preview performance! You’ve wo… https://t.co/oz0pLEkqpV
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