BWW Reviews: Billy Porter Turns Playwright With WHILE I YET LIVE
The Tony-winning actor's largely autobiographical drama is about growing up black, gay and Christian.
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STAGE TUBE: Watch Extended Trailer for Mark MacKillop's Rm. XIV
NYC-based multiplatform artist Mark MacKillop, a Vancouver native, last year completed an international tour of West Side Story in the role of Riff.
TV: Chatting with the Company of Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE on Opening Night
Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz, presents the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller.
Photo Coverage: Inside WHILE I YET LIVE's Opening Night After Party
Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz, presents the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller.
Photo Coverage: Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE Takes Opening Night Bows
Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz, presents the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller.
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for IT'S ONLY A PLAY - Part 1
The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, just opened and BroadwayWorld.
WAKE UP with BWW 10/10/14 - CINDERELLA and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Tour, THE NANCE on PBS, WHILE I YET LIVE Opens & More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: CINDERELLA and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST go on tour, THE NANCE airs on PBS and Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE opens on Sunday!
Christopher Gattelli, Beth & Allan Williams to be Honored at 2014 NYMF Gala
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced that choreographer Christopher Gattelli, and theatre producer and manager Beth Williams and Allan Williams will be honored at its 2014 Gala to be held on Sunday, November 9th at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan.
Disney, Jujamcyn, Nederlander and Shubert Organizations Support I AM HARVEY MILK
Producers Bruce Cohen, Robb Nanus, Jessica Leventhal, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W.
Photo Flash: Billy Porter, Joel Grey and More at David Mixner's OH HELL NO Cocktail Party
Legendary civil rights activist and author David Mixner will premiere Oh Hell No!, an evening autobiographical storytelling, in a special one-night-only event on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.
WAKE UP with BWW 9/29/14 - THE LAST SHIP Sets Sail, 'BOGEYMAN' Opens and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE LAST SHIP sets sail on Broadway, STALKING THE BOGEYMAN opens at New World Stages, CHICAGO welcomes a new 'Mama', Kevin Spacey performs in D.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: September 20-26
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 be
Photo Flash: First Look at Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE, Starring Lillias White, S. Epatha Merkerson & More
Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz, presents the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller.
NYMF 2015 Calls for Submissions; Jurors Include Michael Cerveris, Hunter Foster, Billy Porter, Tony Sheldon and More
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced a call for submissions for new musicals for its 2015 Festival.
WAKE UP with BWW 9/24/14 - Lohan in SPEED-THE-PLOW, Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Lindsay Lohan makes her West End debut in SPEED-THE-PLOW tonight, Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE begins previews and more!
Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE Begins Previews Tonight
Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz (Fela!, Mothers and Sons), presents the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller (Mothers and Sons, Next Fall, Adrift in Macao).
BC/EFA's 28th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises $713,986
Broadway fans found everything from rare opening night gifts to classic original Playbills, met their favorite stars and bid on once-in-a-life-time experiences to push the grand total raised Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the 28th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to an all-time high of $7
Everybody Say Yeah for Billy Porter - Ten Reason's to Love Broadway's Ultimate Powerhouse!
Broadway favorite Billy Porter is still killing it eight times a week at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre as everyone's favorite drag queen, Lola.
UPDATE: Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE Delays Previews Until Sept 24 Due to 'Technical Issues'
Primary Stages has announced that the world premiere of While I Yet Live will begin performances on Wednesday, September 24 at 7PM.
Photo Coverage: 2014 Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market Celebs - Part 1!
Sunday was one of Broadway's biggest days - the 28th annual Broadway Flea Market! It's one of our favorite days of the year (and we know it's yours too) so we were out in full force, with Linda Lenzi capturing photos of all the celebraties signing.
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