The Fascinating Backstory to LA CAGE AUX FOLLES’ Creation — and Why ‘Lawsuits Ensued’
The 1983 Broadway musical 'La Cage aux Folles' was almost a project titled 'The Queen of Basin Street,' with music by Maury Yeston and direction by Mike Nichols.
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Video: Watch Jake Bell, LORT and More Accept 2026 Special Tony Awards
The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin
The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
Photos: Donna McKechnie Continues Residency at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
Donna McKechnie (A CHORUS LINE) continues her residency at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sat.
Sara Bareilles, Lea Salonga, Joshua Henry and More Join Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board Of Trustees
The Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to welcome eight distinguished industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and a shared dedication to advancing the organization’s lifesaving mission.
Photos: Karen Mason Celebrates Summer In Concert with SPF At Birdland
Karen Mason brought the heat to Birdland on Monday, July 14 with her show SPF (Songs, Patter and Fun!) a celebration of summer, sass, and sensational vocals.
Staged Reading Of THE PUMPKIN KID Musical to be Presented At Soho Playhouse in February
Staged Reading of 'The Pumpkin Kid' Musical at Soho Playhouse on February 13th.
Broadway's Laurissa Romain Will Star In BET+ Film ONE NIGHT STAY
Broadway's Laurissa Romain will star in the BET+ film, 'One Night Stay', alongside Stephen Bishop, LeToya Luckett, and more.
Broadway's Laurissa Romain, Lands Starring Role In BET+ Film SO FLY CHRISTMAS
Broadway's Laurissa Romain lands a lead role in BET+ film 'So Fly Christmas' alongside Tichina Arnold, Tami Roman, Tommy Davidson, Michael Coylar, and Jackee Harry.
Cumberland County Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS Helps Ease Your Holiday Season Worries
Less than 48 hours after opening night of Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2023 holiday season offering of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, we are happy/sad to report that tickets are mighty scarce as the sparkling production is almost certainly headed to a complete sellout.
Photos/Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Easter Bonnet Competition
The theater community rallied together once again with spirited skits, dynamic dance and brilliant bonnets as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Easter Bonnet Competition returned April 24 and 25, 2023.
Christian Borle, Ben Platt, the SIX Queens & More to Join the Return of the Easter Bonnet Competition
Stars, standouts and the most sensational ensembles of Broadway will unveil their best bonnets and skits at next week’s long-awaited return of the Easter Bonnet Competition! See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Julie Halston Brings MORE DECLASSIFIED Back To Birdland!
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!
Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates Cy Coleman At Birdland
In Monday night’s “A Collective Cy,” singer Jeff Harnar performed a celebration of the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning songwriter Cy Coleman on the Birdland stage.
GAAR/The Mirror to Present THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
GAAR/The Mirror will present a production of The Diary of Anne Frank at the Hardwick Townhouse, August 20-22.
THE FABULOUS INVALID Podcast Releases Two-Part Episode 'Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune'
The Fabulous Invalid podcast, has today released an epic two-part episode, Jerry Herman: Poet of the Showtune, celebrating Broadway legend and creator of hits such as Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles; and many more.
Hilarity Ensues: NOISES OFF Opens at Cumberland County Playhouse on Friday Night
Michael Frayn's Noises Off, considered by many as the greatest farce ever written, opens Friday, March 8, at Cumberland County Playhouse, featuring a cast of CCP favorites bringing all the onstage/offstage/backstage hilarity to life in Crossville.
Suspenseful Sci-Fi Thriller THE NETHER to Open at Jungle Theater
Casey Stangl (Fully Committed) returns to the Jungle from Los Angeles to direct Jennifer Haley's award-winning The Nether opening September 16 and on stage through October 15 at the Lyn-Lake neighborhood theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave.
Playwrights' Center Announces 2017-18 McKnight Fellows, New Core Writers
The Playwrights' Center is excited to announce the 2017-18 McKnight National Residency and Commission recipient, 2017-18 McKnight Fellows in Playwriting, 2017-18 McKnight Theater Artist Fellows, 2017-2020 Core Writers and 2017-18 Core Apprentices.
Cast Set for FANCY NANCY: THE MUSICAL at Stages Theatre Company
Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents Fancy Nancy: The Musical, directed and choreographed by Nikki Swoboda, along with musical direction by Sarah Hohenstein Burk.
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