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SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Host Opening Night Sweepstakes with Rotten Tomatoes
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2015


In an unprecedented first for the theater industry, Rotten Tomatoes' legendary Tomatometer has proclaimed Something Rotten! Certified Rotten!

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek at Brian d'Arcy James and More in Rehearsal for Broadway-Bound SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Walter McBride - Feb 18, 2015


The completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), will begin previews Monday, March 23 and officially open Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The musical features music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Broadway-Bound SOMETHING ROTTEN!- Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle & More!
by Walter McBride - Feb 18, 2015


The completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), will begin previews Monday, March 23 and officially open Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The musical features music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the big event below!

Rehearsals for Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN! Begin Today
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2015


It's just another Rotten Monday to start the work week as rehearsals begin today, Monday, February 9, for the completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell.

John Cariani, Kate Reinders, Brad Oscar, Heidi Blickenstaff & More Join SOMETHING ROTTEN!- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2015


Producer Kevin McCollum just announced that celebrated Broadway musical theater favorites, Tony Award nominee John Cariani (Fiddler on the Roof), Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show]), Tony Award® nominee Brad Oscar (The Producers), Kate Reinders (Wicked), Tony Award® nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me), Peter Bartlett(Cinderella), Gerry Vichi (The Drowsy Chaperone) and Michael James Scott (The Book of Mormon) will join Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek) and Tony Award winnerChristian Borle (Peter and the Starcatcher) to round out the 30 member cast of the completely original new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award® winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award® nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell.

Nicholaw-Helmed, Broadway-Bound SOMETHING ROTTEN! Presents Starry NYC Lab Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014


A New York City developmental lab of the Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed, and Broadway (via Seattle) bound new musical, Something Rotten! will be held today, October 9.

Casting Scoop! Nicholaw-Helmed, Broadway Bound SOMETHING ROTTEN! Sets Starry Lab Cast
by Robert Diamond - Sep 30, 2014


BroadwayWorld.com has just learned the casting for an upcoming New York City developmental lab of the Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed, and Broadway (via Seattle) bound new musical, Something Rotten!

BWW Flashback: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Closes on the Great White Way
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 24, 2014


The world premiere production of the new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen, and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, and directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, will play its final performance on Broadway today, August 24 at the St. James Theatre. As of that date, the musical will have played 156 regular performances and 33 preview performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the show's run on the Great White Way!

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Enters Final Week of Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 20, 2014


There are only seven more opportunities to catch the world premiere production of the new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film and directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman - during its final week on Broadway.

Breaking News: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Sets August Closing Date
by Robert Diamond - Jul 22, 2014


The world premiere production of the new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY,written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film and directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman, will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 24 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

Exclusive Photo Flash: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's 'Atta Girls' Bring William Ivey Long's Fashions to Life - Part 2
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2014


The ladies of Bullets of Over Broadway have been hard at work both on and off the stage, having just put together a stunning series of photos that tribute the Tony-nominated costume designs of William Ivey Long. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to debut just some of their creations, which bring Long's vision from the page to the stage. Check out more from the fashion parade below!

Exclusive Photo Flash: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's 'Atta Girls' Bring William Ivey Long's Fashions to Life!
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2014


The ladies of Bullets of Over Broadway have been hard at work both on and off the stage, having just put together a stunning series of photos that tribute the Tony-nominated costume designs of William Ivey Long. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to debut just some of their creations, which bring Long's vision from the page to the stage. Be sure to check back later as a the fashion parade continues! To check out more of the Bullets Babes' photos, including their Saturday Intermission Pics, check out the show's official Twitter page: @BulletsOverBway

Curio Theatre Wraps Season with OEDIPUSSY, Now thru 5/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2014


Curio Theatre Company closes its season with the North American Premiere of Oedipussy, a creation of wildly inventive and hilarious United Kingdom based Spymonkey. Oedipussy is adapted by Emma Rice and written by Carl Grose and Spymokey. This fusion of James Bond and Greek tragedy begins previews tonight, April 24, opens Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m, and closes Saturday, May 24.

Curio Theatre to Wrap Season with OEDIPUSSY, 4/24-5/24
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 18, 2014


Curio Theatre Company closes its season with the North American Premiere of Oedipussy, a creation of wildly inventive and hilarious United Kingdom based Spymonkey. Oedipussy is adapted by Emma Rice and written by Carl Grose and Spymokey. This fusion of James Bond and Greek tragedy begins previews April 24, opens Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m, and closes Saturday, May 24. All performances run Thursday-Saturday night at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$20. Performances will take place in Curio's home base, the Calvary Center for Culture and Community at 4740 Baltimore Ave. Tickets and more information are available at www.curiotheatre.org or by phone at 215-525-1350.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 4 - April 11
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 11, 2014


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a peek inside the closing night party for Encores! THE MOST HAPPY FELLA!, a look at the IF/THEN and ALADDIN casts in the recording studio, and a first look at A.R.T.'s THE TEMPEST!

Photo Flash: First Look at Zach Braff, Nick Cordero, Marin Mazzie, Betsy Wolfe and More in BULLETS OVER BROADWAY!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2014


Producers Letty Aronson and Julian Schlossberg present the world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film. Directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY began preview performances on Tuesday, March 11 and will officially open tomorrow, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at The St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Opens Tonight at Broadway's St. James Theatre
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 10, 2014


Producers Letty Aronson and Julian Schlossberg present the world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film. Directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY began preview performances on Tuesday, March 11 and officially opens tonight, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at The St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Announces Rush Policy for Preview Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2014


Producers Letty Aronson and Julian Schlossberg today announced a General Rush policy for preview performances of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY. For each preview, a limited number of orchestra Rush tickets will be available each morning when the box office opens at 10 AM. Rush tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $37 each, with a limit of two tickets per person.

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Begins Performances Tonight at the St. James Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2014


The world premiere production of Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, is directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman on Broadway. BULLETS OVER BROADWAY will begin preview performances tonight, March 11 and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2014 at The St. James Theatre.

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Begins Previews at St. James Theatre Tonight; Meet the Cast!
by Meet the Cast - Mar 11, 2014


The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will begin preview performances tomorrow, March 11 and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2014 at The St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The new musical will be directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. Scroll down to learn more about the Bullets Over Broadway company, and watch interviews with the cast!

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