Brian Yorkey News

Hotly anticipated Spring new musical entry If/Then will be highlighted by a talkback with the show's creators and one of its stars tomorrow, according to a new listing.

Student theatre group The Trojan Players will produce Fort Worth's first production of 'Next to Normal' April 24-27 at Trinity Valley School's Black Box Theatre.

Inside Look, The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR's special live event series featuring sneak peeks at some of theater's most-anticipated productions, is back this spring with three Broadway premieres and the revival of an American classic.

If/Then, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, will begin previews on Broadway on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 and will officially open on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The marquee just went up last week at the Richard Rodgers, and you can check it out below!

The Omaha Community Playhouse will produce Next to Normal, Feb. 7-March 16, 2014. Next to Normal features music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and Amy Lane.

If/Then, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, will begin previews on Broadway on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 and will officially open on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The musical's Facebook page just revealed a first look at the show's Broadway marquee, and you can check it out below!

It's a show that's done by pretty much everyone and their dog. Why? Because Larry Shue's "The Foreigner" is somewhat easy to put up (one set, manageable cast) and it's one of Shue's funnier and smarter pieces. So it's kind of a staple for smaller theaters. But while it is an easily doable show, it's not so easy to get it right. Much of it is spoken in a made up language (that has to make sense) and it's got a dark sharp edge to it that can kill the comedy. Luckily director Brian Yorkey understands that dark edge and his cast currently at Village Theatre completely get the humor of it amounting to a thoroughly solid and engaging production of an oft-produced gem.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents an evening with 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting on behalf of his forthcoming musical, The Last Ship, on February 24, 2014 at 7:30pm. For one night only, this benefit event features Sting in conversation with musician, BAFTA nominee and The Last Ship cast member, Jimmy Nail. The pair will also perform songs from the new musical, joined by Emmy Award-nominee Rob Mathes on piano. Funds raised at the event support Steppenwolf's Artistic Development Fund, a special fund created by the theater to provide enhanced resources for large scale productions initiated by our artists and to mount new plays. A limited number of tickets ($250) go on sale to the public February 5 at 11am through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St) and at 312-335-1650.

Hotly anticipated Spring new musical entry IF/THEN will be highlighted by a talkback with the show's creators and one of its stars next month according to a new listing.

Standing Room Only will stage NEXT TO NORMAL, the award-winning and ground-breakingBroadway rock musical, today, January 23 through February 15, 2014 at Obsidian Art Space.

In an interview posted on today's EWonline, Broadway star Idina Menzel commented on this morning's announcement that Disney's latest animated hit film FROZEN received two Oscar nominations.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the Mosh Pit's 'Top Ten Hot Topix' for the second half of 2013!!

Whether massive festivals, unique productions, or simply an amazing take on a classic we all know well, the DC arts community rose to the challenge this year and offered something pretty great for everyone.

In a just-released inside look at IF/THEN's sitzprobe, prior to its pre-Broadway engagement in Washington D.C., Tony winner LaChanze performs 'It's a Sign' from the new musical from Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Check out a snippet of the song below!

In an interview with Digital Spy, Tony Award winner Idina Menzel confirmed that she would love to be a part of a big screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical WICKED, currently in development at Universal Pictures.

For the past week, BroadwayWorld has been counting down the final days of 2013 with video tributes to our 13 favorite musical moments of this year. Now that the ball has dropped and 2014 has officially arrived, we shift gears and look ahead to what is to come in 2014. Below, we count-up to the 14 theatrical events of 2014 that we are most excited for!

Grammy Award-nominated musician Nelson Gonzalez has joined the creative team of the upcoming Second Stage Theatre production of THE HAPPIEST SONG PLAYS LAST, written by 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Mr. Gonzalez, who is widely considered the master of the Cuban Tres guitar, will oversee the production's musical elements and will lead a live band during performances.

Broadway star Idina Menzel visited THE TALK this morning, December 13, and chatted about performing in front of Barbra Streisand and playing a Disney princesses in the new animated film FROZEN. Check out her appearance below!

Tony Award-winning actress Idina Menzel will be a guest on a special Holiday themed week of CBS's The Talk, which returns to New York City for the fifth time! The episode will air today, Dec. 13 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/1:00-2:00 PM, PT/CT) on CBS.

If/Then concluded its world premiere out-of-town engagement at Washington D.C.'s National Theatre on Sunday, December 8. Tickets will go on sale for the Broadway production of If/Then starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel today, December 9th. The production will begin previews on Broadway Wednesday, March 5, 2014 and will officially open on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. To purchase tickets please visit ifthenthemusical.com or Ticketmaster.com or call 877-250-2929. BroadwayWorld was there for one of the final performances and you can check out phtoos from the stars at the stage door below!