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Photo Flash: First Look at Jimmy Brewer, Annie Golden and More in CTG's THE BLACK SUITS

The world premiere of 'The Black Suits,' began previews October 27 at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Opening night is November 3 and performances run through November 24, 2013. The cast features Jimmy Brewer, Harrison Chad, Veronica Dunne, Coby Getzug, Annie Golden and Will Roland. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below!

Public Theater Extends FUN HOME Through 12/1

Due to overwhelming demand, The Public Theater announced a second two-week extension for the critically acclaimed world premiere musical FUN HOME, directed by Sam Gold and featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. Based on Alison Bechdel's beloved graphic novel, FUN HOME began performances on Monday, September 30 and was originally extended two weeks through November 17. The musical opened on Tuesday, October 22 to critical acclaim and has now been extended an additional two weeks through Sunday, December 1 since there is limited ticket availability through November 17.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Joe Iconis Musical - THE BLACK SUITS; Starts Previews Tonight in LA

Performances began tonight for the world premiere of 'The Black Suits,' at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Opening night is November 3 and performances run through November 24, 2013. The cast features Jimmy Brewer, Harrison Chad, Veronica Dunne, Coby Getzug, Annie Golden and Will Roland. Take a look behind the scenes of the musical below!

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Cole Horibe to Play Bruce Lee in Signature Theatre's KUNG FU

Signature Theatre has announced that Cole Horibe ("So You Think You Can Dance") will play the role of Bruce Lee in the World Premiere of David Henry Hwang's new play KUNG FU, directed by Leigh Silverman. The production runs February 4 through March 16, 2014 with a February 24, 2014 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42ndStreet between 9th and 10th Avenues). Tickets will go on sale December 3, 2013. All tickets for the initial run of the production are $25 as part of the Signature Ticket Initiative: A Generation of Access.

HUMOR ABUSE to Close Nov 3 at CTG's Mark Taper Forum

'Humor Abuse,' the hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in the circus, which opened September 21 and plays through November 3, 2013, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, has proven to be a hit with Los Angeles critics.

Public Theater Extends FUN HOME with Judy Kuhn & Michael Cerveris Through 11/17

The Public Theater has announced a two-week extension for the world premiere musical FUN HOME, directed by Sam Gold and featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel, FUN HOME began performances on Monday, September 30 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, November 3. The musical will now run an additional two weeks to Sunday, November 17, with an official opening on Tuesday, October 22.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with CTG's THE BLACK SUITS; Cast Announced - Jimmy Brewer, Annie Golden and More!

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of 'The Black Suits,' which begins previews October 27 at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Opening night is November 3 and performances run through November 24, 2013. The cast features Jimmy Brewer, Harrison Chad, Veronica Dunne, Coby Getzug, Annie Golden and Will Roland. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast and creative team in rehearsal below!

Michael Cerveris & Judy Kuhn-Led FUN HOME Begins Performances at The Public Tonight

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin performances for the world premiere of FUN HOME on tonight, September 30, directed by Sam Gold. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics byLisa Kron, and based on Alison Bechdel book, FUN HOME will run through Sunday, November 3, with an official press opening on Tuesday, October 22.

Michael Cerveris & Judy Kuhn-Led FUN HOME at The Public to Begin Performances 9/30

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin performances for the world premiere of FUN HOME on Monday, September 30, directed by Sam Gold. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics byLisa Kron, and based on Alison Bechdel book, FUN HOME will run through Sunday, November 3, with an official press opening on Tuesday, October 22.

Photo Flash: Peter Dinklage, Jane Kaczmarek & Cast of Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum's HUMOR ABUSE Celebrate Opening Night!

'Humor Abuse,' the hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in the circus, opened last night, September 21 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Performances of the Obie, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel Award-winning play continue through November 3, 2013. (Previews are September 17 through 20.) Check out a look back at the starry opening night celebration below!

HUMOR ABUSE Opens 9/21 at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum

"Humor Abuse," the hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in the circus, opens September 21 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. Performances of the Obie, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel Award-winning play continue through November 3, 2013. (Previews are September 17 through 20.)

Photo Flash: First Look at Lorenzo Pisoni in HUMOR ABUSE at CTG's Mark Taper Forum

Previews begin September 17, 2013, at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum for "Humor Abuse," the hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in the circus. "Humor Abuse" opens September 21 and continues through November 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at star Lorenzo Pisoni in action below!

NOBODY LOVES YOU Enters Final Week of Performances at Second Stage Theatre

This is the last week to see the new musical comedy, NOBODY LOVES YOU, at Second Stage Theatre. The production, which Newsday calls,"Delightful - a refreshing, 90-minute musical for a hot summer night," features book and lyrics by Itamar Moses, music and lyrics by Gaby Alter, choreography by Mandy Moore, and direction by Michelle Tattenbaum. NOBODY LOVES YOU is playing at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd Street). For subscription or ticket information, please call the Second Stage Box Office at 212-246-4422 or visit the company's website, www.2ST.com.

Rory O'Malley, Leslie Kritzer and More Star in NOBODY LOVES YOU, Opening Tonight at Second Stage Theatre

Second Stage Theatre has just announced the casting for its upcoming production of the new musical comedy, NOBODY LOVES YOU. The company will feature HEATH CALVERT (world premiere of Nobody Loves You at the Old Globe Theatre), BRYAN FENKART (Memphis), ROE HARTRAMPF (Second Stage Theatre Uptown's The Bad Guys), AUTUMN HURLBERT(Legally Blonde), LESLIE KRITZER (Legally Blonde, A Catered Affair), LAUREN MOLINA (Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages), RORY O'MALLEY (Tony nominee for The Book of Mormon) and ALEQUE REID (Really Really).

BWW Flashback: Neil LaBute's REASONS TO BE HAPPY Closes Today at the MCC Theater

MCC Theater's world premiere of MCC Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute's new play, Reasons to Be Happy, also directed by LaBute, closes its extended run today, June 29, 2013. Performances began at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on May 16, 2013. BroadwayWorld takes you through the show's run below!

NOBODY LOVES YOU Begins Performances Tonight at Second Stage Theatre

Second Stage Theatre presents the new musical comedy, NOBODY LOVES YOU. The company will feature Heath Calvert (world premiere of Nobody Loves You at the Old Globe Theatre), Bryan Fenkart (Memphis), Roe Hartrampf (Second Stage Theatre Uptown's The Bad Guys), Autumn Hurlbert(Legally Blonde), Leslie Kritzer (Legally Blonde, A Catered Affair), Lauren Molina (Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages), Rory O'Malley (Tony nominee for The Book of Mormon) and Aleque Reid (Really Really).

Review Roundup: REASONS TO BE HAPPY Opens Off-Broadway - All the Reviews!

MCC Theater's Reasons to be Happy, starring Leslie Bibb (Iron Man, ABC's 'GCB') and Jenna Fischer (NBC's 'The Office') making their New York City stage debuts opposite Josh Hamilton (The Coast of Utopia) and Fred Weller (MCC's Still Life and In a Dark Dark House), is Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute's new play, which LaBute will also direct. The show opens tonight, June 11, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and runs through June 23, 2013. Let's see what the critics had to say...

REASONS TO BE HAPPY with Jenna Fischer Extends Through 6/29

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) is pleased to announce that the world premiere of MCC Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute's new play, Reasons to Be Happy, also directed by LaBute, will now extend throughSaturday, June 29th. It was previously scheduled through June 23rd.

MURDER BALLAD Cast Album Now Available

Yellow Sound Label's world premiere recording of MURDER BALLAD, the critically acclaimed new musical by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, directed by Trip Cullman, will be released today, May 28. The album, Produced by Michael Croiter, will be available on Amazon, iTunes, and elsewhere music is sold. For additional information and to pre-order the world premiere cast recording, visit: www.yellowsoundlabel.com

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