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Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of OLD HATS!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 19, 2016


Signature Theatre presents a special return engagement of Old Hats, created and performed by Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music and lyrics by and featuring Shaina Taub, directed by Tina Landau. The production officially opened last night, February 18, and will now play an extended run through April 3, 2016 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: The New Group Celebrates Opening Night of BURIED CHILD
by Linda Lenzi - Feb 18, 2016


Due to demand, The New Group has announced a second extension for Sam Shepard's Buried Child, now playing through April 3. Originally set to play through March 13, an extension through Sunday, March 27 was recently announced for this limited Off-Broadway engagement. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production features Taissa Farmiga, Ed Harris,Amy Madigan, Larry Pine, Rich Sommer, Paul Sparks and Nat Wolff. The show just opened last night at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street) and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Frank Langella Returns for THE AMERICANS Returns for Season 4
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2016


Deeper secrets. Deadlier risks. THE AMERICANS returns for an all new season 3/16 on FX. Check out an all-new promo below!

HBO to Debut New Drama CONFIRMATION, 4/16; Kerry Washington Stars
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 2, 2016


   HBO has confirmed the debut date for CONFIRMATION, with the HBO Films drama scheduled to debut SATURDAY, APRIL 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

FX to Premiere Season Four of Hit Drama Series THE AMERICANS, 3/16
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2016


The acclaimed FX drama THE AMERICANS will return for its fourth season on Wednesday, March 16 at 10pm ET/PT, it was announced by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks.

Kerry Washington, Jennifer Hudson & More to Star in HBO Film's CONFIRMATION
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016


The film details the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, which brought the country to a standstill and forever changed the way we think about sexual harassment, victims' rights and modern-day race relations.

VIDEO: First Look - New Promo for Season 4 of FX's THE AMERICANS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2015


Silent. Deadly. The all new season of THE AMERICANS returns March 2016 on FX. Check out an all-new promo below!

Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of the New Group's MERCURY FUR
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 20, 2015


The New Group presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur, which launched the company's 2015-16 season last night, August 19, 2015 (previews began August 5). MERCURY FUR by Philip Ridley is directed by Scott Elliott and runs at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre (480 West 42nd Street).

Speakeasy Dollhouse Transforms Times Square's Liberty Theater for ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2015


This spring, a former Broadway theater just off Times Square will be resurrected as the lavish and risque playground of Florenz Ziegfeld and his Follies for SPEAKEASY DOLLHOUSE: ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC, the third interactive show in the Speakeasy Dollhouse series from author, artist and playwright Cynthia von Buhler.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'I am Abassin Zadran' Episode of THE AMERICANS
by - Apr 9, 2015


On the next episode of FX's THE AMERICANS titled "I am Abassin Zadran", Martha hosts an unexpected guest. Philip and Elizabeth must work a formidable Mujahideen commander and Paige acts out.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov' on THE AMERICANS
by - Apr 3, 2015


On the next episode of FX's THE AMERICAN titled "One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov,' Philip and Elizabeth's home and work lives collide in new and dangerous ways.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Gets MISCAST! On the Red Carpet for MCC'S 2015 Gala, Honoring Sarah Paulson and Fran Weissler
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 31, 2015


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) presented its annual gala, Miscast 2015 Gala last night at The Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center (311 West 34th Street). Miscast 2015 honored two bold and fearless women: Emmy® & Golden Globe® nominated stage and screen actress Sarah Paulson and Tony® Award-winning producer Fran Weissler. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Stingers' Episode of FX's THE AMERICANS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2015


Below, get a sneak peek at the upcoming season of FX's THE AMERICANS titled 'Stingers' The series airs Wednesdays at 10 pm on FX.

Photo Coverage: The New Group Honors Scott Elliott at 20th Anniversary Gala
by Walter McBride - Mar 10, 2015


Just last night, he New Group just honored Founding Artistic Director Scott Elliott and celebrated its 20th Anniversary season. Scott Elliott is an award-winning stage director, filmmaker and the founding Artistic Director of The New Group, where he recently directed the critically acclaimed revival of David Rabe's Sticks and Bones. At The New Group, he has directed world premieres by Thomas Bradshaw, Ayub Khan Din, Francine Volpe, Erika Sheffer and Tommy Nohilly; and the world premiere of the 2010 musical The Kid (Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical; Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominations for Outstanding Musical). Other credits include The New Group's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie starring Cynthia Nixon; David Rabe's Hurlyburly; and numerous collaborations with Ayub Khan Din, Wallace Shawn and Mike Leigh. Broadway credits include Present Laughter, Barefoot in the Park, The Threepenny Opera, The Women and Three Sisters. This spring at The New Group, he directs the world premiere of The Spoils, written by and featuring Jesse Eisenberg. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the gala below!

Speakeasy Dollhouse to Transform Times Square's Liberty Theater for ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2015


This spring, a former Broadway theater just off Times Square will be resurrected as the lavish and risque playground of Florenz Ziegfeld and his Follies for SPEAKEASY DOLLHOUSE: ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC, the third interactive show in the Speakeasy Dollhouse series from author, artist and playwright Cynthia von Buhler.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek at the New Season of FX's THE AMERICANS
by - Jan 30, 2015


Below, get a sneak peek at the upcoming season of FX's THE AMERICANS titled "Baggage." The series airs Wednesdays at 10 pm on FX.

FX & FXX Announce January Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 21, 2014


FX and FXX will ring in 2015 this January in a big way with the season premieres of Justified, The Americans and Archer on FX, along with the season premiere of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and the series premiere of Man Seeking Woman on FXX

Photo Coverage: Stars Hit the ON THE TOWN Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - Oct 17, 2014


Check out photos below of all the stars on the red carpet!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'New Car' Episode of FX's THE AMERICANS
by - Apr 11, 2014


On the next episode of FX's THE AMERICANS titled "New Car" - Philip and Elizabeth both find themselves faced with painful turns in their various missions.

FX Exec Promises Season 3 Order for THE AMERICANS
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2014


At an upfront news conference held today, FX Networks CEO John Landgraf revealed that the network's drama series THE AMERICANS will be renewed for a third season.

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