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BWW Preview: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Two River Theater

Christopher Fitzgerald brings down the house with his comedic timing in every show he's in. The two-time Tony Award nominee starred on Broadway in Chicago, Amor, Wicked, Young Frankenstein, Finian's Rainbow, The Merchant of Venice, An Act of God and this season in Waitress. Right now, he's prepping for more 'Comedy Tonight' in an all-male production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. I got to chat one-on-one with the Broadway star about the production, making history and his upcoming Broadway season.

Photo Coverage: Rumer Willis, CHICAGO's Newest 'Roxie', Meets the Press

Actress and DANCING WITH THE STARS winner Rumer Willis will officially make her Broadway debut as 'Roxie Hart' in CHICAGO this coming Monday, September 21. In honor of the big night, Willis met the press earlier today at Sardi's in Manhattan, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below! 

Photo Flash: Broadway's Best Honor Tony Winner Diane Paulus at Luncheon

John Gore and Broadway Across America saluted FINDING NEVERLAND director Diane Paulus yesterday (Thursday, April 23) with a lunch at the Lambs Club to celebrate her contributions to Broadway and the road, hot off the heels of this week's announcement of the Finding Neverland tour, beginning in October 2016. 

FINDING NEVERLAND Brings Peter Pan Backstory to Broadway Tonight

The new Broadway musical Finding Neverland, starring Matthew Morrison, Kelsey Grammer and Laura Michelle Kelly, began previews on March 15 and officially opens tonight, April 15, 2015 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).

Happy Thoughts! FINDING NEVERLAND Takes Over $1 Million in First Week of Previews

Producers of the new Broadway musical Finding Neverland are delighted to announce the gross for its first full week of previews -- only 7 performances -- is $1,004,171.00. The show, starring Matthew Morrison, Kelsey Grammer and Laura Michelle Kelly, began previews on Sunday, March 15 and has been playing at or near sold-out capacity since.

BWW Reviews: Feisty Tovah Feldshuh Determines that 'Aging is Optional' at 54 Below

At 60-something-years-old, one can accurately describe Tovah Feldshuh as what plucky is when it grows up. Feldshuh's mother Lily died at 103 having lived, one gathers, like the character her daughter played in Pippin: 'Oh, it's time to start livin'/Time to take a little from this world we're given/Time to take time, cause spring will turn to fall/In just no time at all . . .' Later in her 54 Below show Aging Is Optional (which Feldshuh presents again tonight at 7 pm), we all sing the chorus, though no one with more gusto than the artist who delivers its lyric like a battle cry.

Gary Barlow Wants to Fly FINDING NEVERLAND Into the West End Next Year

The Daily Mail writes that FINDING NEVERLAND composer and lyricist Gary Barlow said he wants to bring his new musical to the West End next year. Not only that, but he and stage and screen star Bryan Cranston are hosting a preview of the musical next Thursday, February 26, for several West End theater owners and general managers.

FINDING NEVERLAND Team Wanted Harvey Weinstein to Play 'Hook' on Broadway

Producers of the anticipated new Broadway musical Finding Neverland just announced the opening of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre box office (205 West 46th Street) today, February 9 at 10am. For tickets and more information, please visit www.FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com.

FINDING NEVERLAND Box Office Opens Today at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Producers of the anticipated new Broadway musical Finding Neverland just announced the opening of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre box office (205 West 46th Street) today, February 9 at 10am. For tickets and more information, please visit www.FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com.

Theatre Now New York's RAW Reading Series to Continue with SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, 2/8

RAW Readings presented by Theatre Now New York are FREE. New York, New York - Theatre Now New York, in association with Sari Weisman, will open its Raw Reading Series with a FREE reading of SPEAK OF THE DEVIL by Richard F. Stockton, revised by Marsha Lee Sheiness, and directed by Robert Kalfin, Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3:00PM at 520 8th Avenue, 3rd floor, in Manhattan. A wine and cheese reception with the artists will follow.

Photo Coverage: Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes Prep for Broadway's CHICAGO

Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes join the Broadway company of Chicago in the starring roles of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly for a limited eight-week engagement -- Monday, February 2 through Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). Their official Opening Night performance is Tuesday, February 3. BroadwayWorld has photos of the ladies in rehearsal below!

Steve Maihack Launches 44 West Entertainment in NYC

44 WEST ENTERTAINMENT is a full service boutique actor management and production company. Steve looks forward to bringing the knowledge, passion and access from his varied career back to New York in service to the best artists in the world.

Photo Coverage: Barry Weissler Visits Backstage with Peter Ledonne

This week Barry Weissler, who with wife Fran are one of Broadway's most successful producer teams, will be on Backstage with Peter Ledonne. Backstage is recorded in Patsy's Restaurant every Wednesday and broadcast on 970 AM Sunday from 12-1 PM.

Photo Coverage: All that Jazz! CHICAGO Celebrates Record-Breaking 7,486 Performances

On Sunday, November 23 (7 p.m.), in a celebratory landmark performance, the company of Broadway's record-breaking hit musical CHICAGO welcomed back its four original stars -- Tony Award winners Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton and Joel Grey. CHICAGO has surpassed the run of iconic Broadway blockbuster CATS with a record-breaking 7,486 performances, making it the second longest-running show in Broadway history. Only one show -- The Phantom of the Opera -- has run longer than CHICAGO. BroadwayWorld was there for the after-party and brings you photos below!

Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Revival Celebrates 18 Years On Broadway!

Yesterday the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's hit musical Chicago celebrates 18 years playing on Broadway. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you pictures of the star-studded celebration!

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