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Photo Coverage: From Ben Vereen to Ricky Martin, It's the Opening Night Red Carpet for PIPPIN!
by Walter McBride - Apr 26, 2013


Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's beloved coming-of-age musical comedy Pippin opened last night, April 25, 2013, at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). The stars came out, and so did BroadwayWorld.com!

Tilda Swinton to Make Broadway Debut in 'The Maybe'
by Michael Dale - Apr 1, 2013


Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton is set to make her Broadway debut in her solo performance piece, 'The Maybe'.

Photo Coverage: Inside PIPPIN's Press Rehearsal - Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas and More Strut Their Stuff!
by Walter McBride - Mar 9, 2013


The Music Box Theatre will soon be home to The American Repertory Theatre production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. The cast met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of their open rehearsal below!

Photo Coverage: PIPPIN Meets the Press - Patina Miller, Matthew James Thomas, Terrence Mann and More!
by Walter McBride - Mar 10, 2013


The Music Box Theatre will soon be home to The American Repertory Theatre production of Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz's Pippin, directed by Diane Paulus. The cast met the press last week, and BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of the festivities below!

Twitter Watch: PIPPIN-'Patina Miller Shines at Commercial Shoot'
by BWW - Feb 13, 2013


Check out a behind-the-scenes look at Pippin's TV commercial shoot!

ART's PIPPIN Honing Current Run; Still Eyeing Broadway in 2013?
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2012


Pippin began performances earlier this month at The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) surrounded by Broadway buzz. But according to a report by the Associated Press, the show's cast and creative team are keeping their focus to making the current run stand on its own before Pippin officially opens on January 3rd.

CHICAGO to Become the 3rd Longest-Running Broadway Show on December 20
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 18, 2012


On Thursday, December 20, 2012, Broadway's globally acclaimed revival of the Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will celebrate another momentous milestone and record-breaking when it plays performance #6,681.

Barry & Fran Weissler Bringing ART's PIPPIN to Broadway in 2013?
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2012


Pippin began performances last night, December 5 at The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), and already there is more buzz about the show attracting Broadway producers. According to the New York Times, producing team Baryy and Fran Weissler along with Howard and Janet Kagan have given enhancement money in order to 'enable them to put together a commercial production of "Pippin" for Broadway.'

CHICAGO Will Resume Performances Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 31, 2012


CHICAGO has announced that performances will resume at the Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street) beginning Thursday, November 1 at 8 p.m.

William Ivey Long, David Henry Hwang, and More Included in 2013 Tony Administration and Management Committees
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2012


The Tony Awards has just announced members of the 2012-13 Administration and Management Committees for next season's ceremony. The 2012-13 management committee will include: Mark Abrahams, Kristin Caskey, Ted Chapin, Sondra Gilman, James Higgins, Heather Hitchens, Paul Libin, William Ivey Long, Michael Price, Jane Safer, Charlotte St. Martin, Scott Sanders, Nick Scandalios, Thomas Viertel, Robert Wankel, and Barry Weissler.

After 15 Years, CHICAGO Revival Takes West End Bows Today, September 1, 2012
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2012


According to the Daily Mail, CHICAGO closes at the West End's Garrick Theatre after a 15-year revival run today, September 1, 2012.

George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber Star in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Now thru 8/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2012


The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, will play at the San Diego Civic Theater tonight, August 7-August 12, 2012. Tickets are on sale now and as part of Broadway/San Diego's 2012-2013 35th Anniversary Season Package.

After 15 Years, CHICAGO Revival Will Take West End Bows September 1, 2012
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012


According to the Daily Mail, Chicago will close at the West End's Garrick Theatre after a 15-year revival run on September 1, 2012.

George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber Star in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, August 7-12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2012


The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, will play at the San Diego Civic Theater August 7-12, 2012. Tickets are on sale now and as part of Broadway/San Diego's 2012-2013 35th Anniversary Season Package.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Comes to Detroit, 9/25-10/7
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 14, 2012


The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber will play in Detroit at the Fisher Theatre for two weeks only September 25 through October 7. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at the Fisher Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com.

Photo Flash: First Look at SMASH's Raza Jaffrey as CHICAGO'S 'Billy Flynn'
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2012


Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He just began his run in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre and will continue through July 14, playing the role between David Bedella, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

SMASH Star Raza Jaffrey Joins West End's CHICAGO, Now thru July 14
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012


Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He stars in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from tonight, 16 May to 14 July, playing the role between present Billy, David Bedella, who left the cast on 12 May, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

San Diego Civic Theatre Presents CHICAGO Starring Christie Brinkley, Now thru 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012


After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London's West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of 'Seinfeld' and 'Family Feud', John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight, May 8 through May 13, 2012. Tickets are available now.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Starring Hamilton and Sieber Comes to Houston, 4/24-5/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2012


La Cage Aux Folles starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber is presented by Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) at the Hobby Center April 24 - May 6, 2012.

SMASH Star Raza Jaffrey to Join West-End's CHICAGO from May 16 to July 14
by James T Harding - Apr 23, 2012


Life is imitating art for leading man Raza Jaffrey, as CHICAGO producer, Barry Weissler spotted him in the new Steven Spielberg TV series Smash, and immediately offered him the role of Billy Flynn in the West End production of the musical. He will star in CHICAGO at the Garrick Theatre from 16 May to 14 July, playing the role between present Billy, David Bedella, who leaves the cast on 12 May, and Olympian Robin Cousins, who joins on 17 July.

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