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Danny Burstein Will Host the 2024 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024

The Actors’ Equity Foundation will present its 2024 awards on Monday, June 24. Tony Award–winner Danny Burstein will host the event, with live musical accompaniment by Tina deVaron.

Betsy Aidem, Francis Benhamou & More to Discuss PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at 14Y
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

2024 Tony Award nominee Betsy Aidem will join her fellow cast members Francis Benhamou, Ari Brand, and Ethan Haberfield on Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm at the 14th Street Y for a conversation about the 2024 Tony Award nominated Best Play, Prayer for the French Republic.

Andrew Durand, Kecia Lewis and More Win Actors' Equity Foundation 2024 Performance Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024

Discover the winners of the Actors’ Equity Foundation 2024 Performance Awards.

Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Andre De Shields, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024

Check out the lineup at 54 Below next week here!

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month at 54 Below with performances by David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, and more!

Full Cast Set for the Broadway Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

André De Shields to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of HAARLEM NOCTURNE This Black History Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023

54 BELOW will welcome back legendary performer André De Shields on February 20-24 at 7pm. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Anthony Edwards, Aria Shahghasemi & More to Star in PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023

Get all the details on the star-studded cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, including Anthony Edwards and Aria Shahghasemi. Find out when and where this highly anticipated play will be performed.

Photos & Video: See Bebe Neuwirth, Alex Newell & More at The Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

See photos & video from the Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Ceremony!

Bebe Neuwirth Will Host the 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary K. Klinger, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023

The Actors' Equity Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the professional theatre community, has announced that Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary K Klinger have been added to their roster of 2023 award recipients to be celebrated at an event hosted by Bebe Neuwirth. 

LisaGay Hamilton, Roslyn Ruff & More to Star in STEW at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023

The Los Angeles premiere of Stew by Pulitzer Prize-finalist Zora Howard will be presented at Pasadena Playhouse, the recipient of the 2023 Regional Tony Award.

Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, Darius de Haas & More to be Honored With 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has announced its award recipients for 2023, including Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan and more.

Photos: Julie Halston Brings MORE DECLASSIFIED Back To Birdland!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2023

Tony winning actress/comedienne Julie Halston returned to the Birdland stage live and in person on Monday, January 30, and photographer Kevin Alvey was there to catch all the fun!

Julie Halston to Return to Birdland Jazz Club This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of Julie Halston – the brilliant Tony Award-winning comedic actress – on Monday, January 30 at 7:00 PM.

Words From the Wings: Betsy Aidem of LEOPOLDSTADT on Talking to the Dead Backstage, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Betsy Aidem of Leopoldstadt, who told us all about how she talks to the dead before hitting the stage, and more!

Photos: Julie Halston Storms Birdland With DE-CLASSIFIED
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

On Monday, October 17, Julie Halston returned to the Birdland stage after two-and-a-half years of global pandemic Zoom Meetings and Green Screens. The Tony-winning actress/comedienne brought her new show “De-Classified,” in which she assesses the state of the world, the state of her life and the state of her hair.

Meet the Cast of THE PIANO LESSON, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2022

The first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson begins previews tonight, September 19, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for its 17-week engagement.  Meet the cast bringing this play back to Broadway!

24 Actors Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in LEOPOLDSTADT; Meet the Full Cast!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022

Leopoldstadt officially begins previews on Broadway, September 14. Get to know the cast bringing this play to the stage!

Tony Winner Julie Halston to Present New Show DECLASSIFIED! at Birdland in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2022

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Julie Halston – the brilliant Tony Award-winning comedic actress – on Monday, October 17 at 7:00 PM. Ms. Halston returns to the Birdland stage – live and in person – after two-and-a-half years of global pandemic Zoom meetings and green screens.