Brian Yorkey News

10 Reasons to Love Broadway's Ultimate Powerhouse- Idina Menzel

by BWW Special Coverage — March 28, 2014

It's been nine long years since Tony winner Idina Menzel has graced a Broadway stage.

IF/THEN Cast Album in the Works! Masterworks Broadway to Release on 6/3

by Nicole Rosky — March 24, 2014

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY just announced the signing of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of If/Then.

SRO Theatre Presents Award-Winning Play NEXT TO NORMAL, Now Until 3/22

by Courtnie Mele — March 15, 2014

Next to Normal, a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize-for-Drama winner, is directed by Mark Seamon and features Actors' Equity Guest Artists Lori Kay Harvey and Jamie Cordes.

Sara Cooper, Zach Redler & Shaina Taub Receive American Theatre Wing's 2014 Jonathan Larson Grants

by Tyler Peterson — March 14, 2014

The American Theatre Wing announced today that the recipients of the 2014 Jonathan Larson Grants are writing team Sara Cooper (lyricist/bookwriter) & Zach Redler (composer), receiving $12,500 and the Running Deer Residency; and Shaina Taub (composer/lyricist), receiving $12,500.

2014 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Announces National Awardees; Festival Set for 4/14-19

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2014

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Center Stage Sets 2014-15 Season: NEXT TO NORMAL, AMADEUS, Amy Herzog Festival & More

by Tyler Peterson — March 13, 2014

Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah announces today Center Stage's 2014/15 Season-and invites audiences to step into new worlds.

Jonathan Whitton Brings BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL to Don't Tell Mama Tonight

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2014

2013 BroadwayWorld Award Winner for Best Male Vocalist Jonathan Whitton (Bistro & MAC Award Winner, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH) his returns with guitarist Aaron Jones for one night only at Don't Tell Mama.

BWW CD Reviews: HIGHLIGHTS FROM BULLY (Concept Cast Recording) Introduces Listeners to Intriguing, Timely Musical

by David Clarke — March 11, 2014

This new musical by Aaron Alon is still in the process of being made.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Just-Released TV Spot for Sting's Broadway-Bound THE LAST SHIP

by Nicole Rosky — March 10, 2014

The Last Ship, with an original score by 16-time Grammy Award® winner Sting, will have its pre-Broadway World Premiere at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe) from June 10 - July 13, 2014.

Novato Theater Company & Theatre-at-Large to Present NEXT TO NORMAL, 4/4-27

by Tyler Peterson — March 10, 2014

In Next to Normal, the Mom isn't just stressed, she has bipolar disorder - and that does not even begin to describe her illness.

BWW Reviews: Eagle Theater's NEXT TO NORMAL - Not 'Just Another Day'

by Pati Buehler — March 9, 2014

Few shows take hold of the heart and wring it out as thoroughly as 'Next to Normal' does and the Eagle Theater 's production never lets you forget for a minuet the daily torment an entire family faces when one family member gets lost in her own mind.

NEXT TO NORMAL Begins Tonight at the Players' Ring

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2014

Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal plays the Players' Ring Theatre in Portsmouth, NH in March.

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Signs Autographs for Fans Following First IF/THEN Preview

by Caryn Robbins — March 6, 2014

The Tony Award winner took time to sign autographs for the sea of fans who gathered the stage door of New York's Richard Rodgers Theatre.

If/Then Starring Tony Winner Idina Menzel Begins Tonight

by Contests - Broadway — March 5, 2014

STAGE TUBE: Celebrating the Ladies of IF/THEN- Previews Begin Tonight!

by Nicole Rosky — March 5, 2014

To celebrate the first day of performances, BraodwayWorld salutes the ladies of IF/THEN with recent performances from 'Living for Today 6' at Joe's Pub.

Photo Flash: IF/THEN Welcomes Adele Dazeem to Cast?

by Nicole Rosky — March 4, 2014

The theatre world is still getting over John Travolta butchering Tony-winner Idina Menzel's name on Sunday's Oscar broadcast.

Wilbury Theatre Group Sets Fifth Season: NEXT TO NORMAL, 'RAPTURE' & More

by Tyler Peterson — March 4, 2014

Josh Short, Founding Artistic Director of Providence's Wilbury Theatre Group, has announced the group's 2014-15 season.

STAGE TUBE: Must Watch! Idina Menzel Sings 'Let It Go' with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots!

by Robert Diamond — March 4, 2014

After appearing on Sunday night's Academy Awards, Idina Menzel sang the now Oscar-winning 'Let It Go' from FROZEN with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots on The Tonight Show!

STAGE TUBE: Sting, Jimmy Nail Talk THE LAST SHIP in Chicago and on Broadway

by Stage Tube — February 26, 2014

Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones recently spoke with Sting and Jimmy Nail about their upcoming Broadway premiere THE LAST SHIP.

Sting's THE LAST SHIP Concert Airs Tonight on PBS's GREAT PERFORMANCES

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2014

Sting: The Last Ship will air on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight, February 21 at 9 p.