Carol Kane News

A weekly column on Broadway and Baltimore/Washington theater

Ana Gasteyer, who received critical acclaim when she originated the role of Elphaba in the Chicago production of WICKED, will be joining the Broadway company of the smash-hit musical at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st St.) beginning Tuesday, October 10 for a thirteen-week limited engagement (through January 7).

Mother Courage, presented by the Public Theater, opened at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park on August 21st after beginning previews on August 8th

On August 8th, Logan Lipton succeeded Robb Sapp as enamoured munchkin Boq, while Steven Skybell replaced Sean McCourt as the kind-hearted Dr. Dillamond in Broadway's Wicked

Almost three dozen stars joined founders Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore for 'Broadway Barks 8!, which will took place on Saturday, July 8th in Shubert Alley, and BroadwayWorld was also there!

Gary Beach, Christian Borle, John Treacy Egan, Sutton Foster, Jenn Gambatese, Crystal Hunt, Beth Leavel, Nellie McKay, Judy McLane, Bebe Neuwirth, Kate Reinders, Angie Schworer, Josh Strickland, Russell Tovey, Jacob Young, and the cast of Tails: The Musical will join founders Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore for Broadway Barks 8!, which will take place on Saturday, July 8th in Shubert Alley

An array of Broadway stars will join founders Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore for Broadway Barks 8! on July 8th

It may have rained, but fans still poured into Shubert Alley on June 7th to catch 'Stars in the Alley,' and BroadwayWorld was there for the excitement!

Doubt star Jena Malone and Rita Wilson, who will soon join the cast of Chicago, have signed on to 'Stars in the Alley,' which will be held in Shubert Alley on June 7th, beginning at 11 AM

Today, May 30th, Kate Reinders will start performances as Glinda in Broadway's Wicked

The cast of Wicked hosted Broadway Acoustic Soul, a benefit to raise money for Quilts for Kids, on May 15th, and BroadwayWorld was there!

The cast of Wicked will host 'Broadway Acoustic Soul' on Monday, May 15 at 7 PM at Central Presbyterian Church to raise money for Quilts for Kids

On May 15th, Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Shoshana Bean and other past and present stars of Wicked will headline the benefit Broadway Acoustic Soul

Kate Reinders, who originated the role of Glinda in the Chicago production of Wicked, will join the Broadway company of the smash-hit musical at the Gershwin Theatre, beginning Tuesday, May 30; she replaces Megan Hilty as the popular witch

The 21st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Oustanding Achievement Off-Broawday were presented on Monday, May 1st at New World Stages (formerly Dodger Stages, 340 West 50th Street) at 7 PM.

Bebe Neuwirth, Paul Rudd, Veanne Cox and Carol Kane will be among the presenters of the Lucille Lortel Awards on May 1st

Michael John LaChiusa, Adam Rapp, Carol Kane, Diane West and many others attend the Lucille Lortel Awards nominees' Cocktail Party at Therapy in New York City April 17, 2006.

Wicked, the smash musical that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, celebrated its 1,000th performance on Broadway on Thursday, March 23 and BroadwayWorld was there!

On March 23rd, Wicked will reach its 1000th performance on Broadway