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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Salute Fans with Appreciation Night Gone Right
by Julie Musbach - Jan 10, 2018


To celebrate The Play That Goes Wrong laughing into the New Year, the hit comedy will salute the audiences who have made them the longest running play on Broadway with a special 'Fan Appreciation Night' on Thursday, January 11 at 7:00pm.

More Chances to Catch the Disaster - PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Now on Sale Through July 1
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2018


The Tony Award winning hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to go right into the New Year! The producers of the longest running play currently on Broadway have announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale through July 1, 2018 following its best week ever and highest gross yet of $707,315. for the week ending December 31, 2017.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Offers All Star Holiday Show, 12/14
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2017


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, December 14th, Broadway Sessions welcomesback past guests to perform their favorite holiday tunes.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Teams with Upright Citizens Brigade to Host NYC Student Improv Workshops
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2017


The Tony Award winning hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, The New York City Department of Education and the acclaimed sketch comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) have partnered for a day of workshops in an effort to bring the joy and fun of improv and performance to New York City public school students.

Photo Flash: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Gets 'Tool Time' with Tim Allen
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Broadway's longest-running play The Play That Goes Wrong got some face-to-face 'tool time' with television and film star Tim Allen when he visited backstage at The Lyceum Theatre following a performance. Scroll down for a photo!

Bid to Meet THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Star Jonathan Fielding for a Good Cause
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2017


Bid for you and a guest to meet cast member Jonathan Fielding, along with two orchestra tickets to THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on Broadway.

Broadway's THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Continues to Go Right with New Block of Tickets
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2017


The Tony Award winning hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to go right. The producers of the longest running play currently on Broadway have announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale through Saturday, February 25, 2018, following its best week ever and highest gross yet of $523,957. for the week ending November 26, 2017.

Photo Flash: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Kicks Off Holiday Season with Pie From Master Baker Ellen Gray
by Julie Musbach - Nov 18, 2017


Nationally acclaimed pie maven Ellen Gray knows a thing or two about pies, and she shares that knowledge and expertise from the helm of one of New Jersey's most popular bakeries, while also teaching, blogging and more on 'No More Mr. Nice Pie.' As someone always seeking to share the comfort of the perfect pie, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Ellen delivered an assortment of all the right pies to the cast and crew of Broadway's The Play That Goes Wrong, at the Lyceum Theatre in Manhattan (149 W. 45th St., New York, NY).

Kelsey Milbourn and Garret Storms Join THE GREAT DISTANCE HOME Premiere at WaterTower Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017


WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz today announced casting and creative team details and updates for the World Premiere theatrical event, The Great Distance Home, conceived and directed by Kelsey Leigh Ervi.

Photo Coverage: Geneva Carr & Max von Essen Visit THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 4, 2017


There was uncontrollable audience laughter as everything perfectly went wrong before and during the performance. It even went perfectly right after the show as Max von Essen, Geneva Carr, and one of the show's producers Jamie deRoy & her friends negotiated their way back stage through the disarrayed set in the Lyceum Theatre to congratulate the cast.

NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017


National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents its 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, set for today, October 19, and tomorrow, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicked off yesterday, October 18, with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

Chilina Kennedy, Jenna Ushkowitz and More to Star in NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces additional casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

WaterTower Theatre Appoints Nine New Board Members and a Slate of New Executive Officers
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2017


WaterTower Theatre has announced the election of nine new Board Members, as well as a new slate of Officers. The Board voted unanimously to install the following Executive Committee Officers: President Paul Shultz, Vice President Stan Graner, Vice President Grace Daniels, Treasurer Philip Longacre, and Secretary Karol Omlor.

Photo Flash: Meet the New Company of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2017


A new school year has begun at Cornley University as the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong, which has inexplicably become longest-running play currently on Broadway, just welcomed a new company.

WaterTower Theatre Welcomes Nicholas Even as New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017


The Board of Directors of WaterTower Theatre announced today the appointment of Nicholas Even to the position of Managing Director.

Broadway Flea Market Raises $1,023,309 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids
by Alan Henry - Sep 25, 2017


Yesterday more than 70 beloved Broadway and Off-Broadway performers - from Tony Award-winning legends to anticipated debuts - came together to meet their biggest fans at the 31st Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Celebrities at the 2017 BC/EFA Flea Market Autograph Table!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 24, 2017


BroadwayWorld was there to capture the excitement of the day from the booths to the stars. Below, check out photos!

Wallets at the Ready- Today is the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2017


This is the moment, theatre lovers! Today's the day that you can turn your love of Broadway into a philanthropic endeavor, because today is the Broadway Flea Market &Grand Auction!

Photo Coverage: THE PLAY THE GOES WRONG Unveils a Portrait So Right at Tony's DiNapoli
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Sep 21, 2017


Earlier this week, the original Broadway and West End cast of the Tony and Olivier Award winning hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong was honored with a Tony's DiNapoli Broadway Wall of Fame portrait at the Times Square eatery after the new company of stars took their curtain call following their first performance at The Lyceum Theatre.

New Faces, New Flubs! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Welcomes New Company Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017


A new school year is beginning at Cornley University this fall as the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong, which has inexplicably become longest-running play currently on Broadway, welcomes a new company beginning tonight, September 19th.

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