The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will celebrate 100 performances on Broadway this evening. NEXT FALL is currently playing on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the 2009 Tony Award Winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, is coming to Chicago for a limited engagement March 8-20, 2011. Group tickets (15+) are available now by calling 312-977-1710. Public on sale and additional information will be announced at a later date.
The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is pleased to announce the success of their partnership with Clear Channel New York to create 'Love Out Loud: A Donation of LOVE from HAIR on Broadway,' a series of fundraising auctions to benefit The Fresh Air Fund that have raised over $15,000.
On Sunday, May 30, HAIR's Diana DeGarmo performed live on the CBS Early Show and chatted about the show as part of the 'Backstage Live' segment. Click below to watch her belt out 'I Believe in Love,' 'Easy to Be Hard' and other tunes!
Steel Burkhardt, original cast member of the current Broadway and London revival of HAIR, will succeed Will Swenson as Berger on May 31 at London's Gielgud Theatre. As previously announced, Tony Award-nominee Will Swenson is departing to lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL will open on Broadway in Spring 2011 at a theater to be announced.
The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will bow early in the West End on September 4, 2010, producers have revealed. While the production was scheduled to run through January 2011, the producers have reportedly decided not to recast the show after the current cast's contracts are up on September 4. The production opened at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End April 14th, 2010.
Producers of the Tony Award-winning musical HAIR announced today that the show has captured its Times Square billboard and repurposed it to create a limited edition tote bag, rather than discarding the large advertisement, made of vinyl. This collector's item will be available only at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning today (Tuesday, May 25).
Last night, May 23, the Drama Desk Association hosted the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone hosted the ceremony, which honored the best of Broadway and off in the 2009-2010 season. BroadwayWorld.com provided live coverage on the site throughout the ceremony and was on hand at the event to capture the starry arrivals.
HAIR is cutting for a cause! Producers of the Tony Award-winning musical announced today that the show is partnering with Bumble and bumble to throw a 'CUT-IN' on Monday, May 24 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Bumble and bumble's Uptown location (146 East 56th Street, between 3rd and Lexington).
Steel Burkhardt, original cast member of the current Broadway and London revival of HAIR, will succeed Will Swenson as Berger on May 31 at London's Gielgud Theatre. As previously announced, Tony Award-nominee Will Swenson is departing to lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL will open on Broadway in Spring 2011 at a theater to be announced.
HAIR is cutting for a cause! Producers of the Tony Award-winning musical announced today that the show is partnering with Bumble and bumble to throw a 'CUT-IN' on Monday, May 24 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Bumble and bumble's Uptown location (146 East 56th Street, between 3rd and Lexington).
The American premiere of This Wide Night starring two-time Golden Globe and three-time Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco and Tony nominee Alison Pill began previews May 8 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street). This Wide Night open last night on May 16, 2010 and runs through June 20, 2010.
The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will kick off its National Tour in our nation's capital this Fall, following a special sneak-peek engagement in New Haven, CT.
Drama Desk nominees received their official Nomination Certificates at a cocktail reception on Thursday, May 6 at Churrascaria Plataforma, New York's authentic Brazilian Steak House, 346 West 49th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). BroadwayWorld.com was there to share the event with you!
Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 4, 2010 by Broadway Star Lea Michele and Tony Award Nominee Jeff Daniels.
NEXT FALL producer David Furnish was interviewed live via Skype on MSNBC discussing President Obama's recent mandate to hospitals nationwide prohibiting discrimination in visitation rights. He talks about his support of the President's decision, and how NEXT FALL emphasizes the basic human compassion that lies at the heart of all equal rights issues.
Last night on Tuesday, April 13, Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay priest to be ordained a bishop in a major Christian denomination, lead a talk back with cast and audience following a performance of NEXT FALL on Broadway. Robinson currently serves as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire in the Episcopal Church. The talkback was free to anyone attending last night's performance.
The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical has its official Opening Night at Gielgud Theatre in London's West End tonight, Wednesday, April 14th.