From the magical romances of ALADDIN and THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to the perils of showbiz in CABARET, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and ACT ONE; from the gripping physicality of ROCKY to the revolutionary tune of LES MISERABLES and the friendship and loss of OF MICE AND MEN, this season runs the gamut when it comes to captivating tales. BroadwayWorld has rounded up this season's musical adaptations and the plays, books and films that inspired them. Scroll down for the list, and be sure to let us know your favorites!
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is coming to Broadway's Longacre Theatre. Previews begin March 19 and it officially opens April 16 for a limited run. Of Mice and Men will be directed by Anna D. Shapiro and will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meesterand, and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. BroadwayWord caught up with the cast- look below to hear what everyone has to say!
Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. The cast just met the press and you can check out full photo coverage from the special event below!
All the Way, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, starring BREAKING BAD's Bryan Cranston, opened on March 6, 2014, on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre. The play is directed by Bill Rauch, Artistic Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where All the Way began its theatrical life. BroadwayWorld was on the scene to capture the starry red carpet arrivals - check out photos below!
Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. Stars Franco and O'Dowd stopped by The New York Times' 'TimesTalks' segment to discuss Of Mice and Men with reporter Melena Ryzik. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the event below!
Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton, and will feature Ron Cephas Jones (The Motherf**ker with the Hat), Alex Morf ('The Good Wife'),Joel Marsh Garland ('Orange Is The New Black'), James McMenamin ('The Good Wife'), Jim Ortlieb (Guys and Dolls) and Jim Parrack ('True Blood').
THe cast met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special event. Check out a photo preview below and check back later for complete coverage!
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Tickets go on sale for Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men at the Longacre Theatre box office (220 West 48th Street) today, February 18 at 10am. A limited number of balcony tickets for opening night (Wednesday, April 16) will be available at the Longacre Theatre box office.
Tickets go on sale for Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men at the Longacre Theatre box office (220 West 48th Street) Tuesday, February 18 at 10am. A limited number of balcony tickets for opening night (Wednesday, April 16) will be available at the Longacre Theatre box office.
The cast of Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men is currently rehearsing in Chicago through the end of February. Starring James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Jim Norton, Of Mice and Men begins previews at Broadway's Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, and opens Wednesday, April 16.
Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton, and will feature Ron Cephas Jones (The Motherf**ker with the Hat), Alex Morf ('The Good Wife'), Joel Marsh Garland ('Orange Is The New Black'), James McMenamin ('The Good Wife'), Jim Ortlieb(Guys and Dolls) and Jim Parrack ('True Blood'). BroadwayWorld brings you a just-released commercial for the show below!
Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton, and will feature Ron Cephas Jones (The Motherf**ker with the Hat), Alex Morf ("The Good Wife"), Joel Marsh Garland ("Orange Is The New Black"), James McMenamin ("The Good Wife"), Jim Ortlieb (Guys and Dolls) and Jim Parrack ("True Blood").
THE DOUBLE is a new film directed and co-written by Richard Ayoade, and starring Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska. The drama hits theaters this spring.
Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton star in the upcoming Broadway revival production OF MICE AND MEN, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. Performances begin March 19, 2014 and officially opens April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, NYC). This is a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the marquee at the Longacre!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, TRUE BLOOD's Jim Parrack is the latest to join the all-star cast, including Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. Parrack will take on the role of 'Slim' in the revival, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.
Tickets for Of Mice and Men starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton go on-sale to the general public tomorrow, Sunday, January 26, 2014, through Telecharge.com (212-239-6200). Full cast and design team will be announced shortly for this new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.
Of Mice and Men tickets will be available to members of Audience Rewards beginning Thursday, January 23, 2014, by visiting AudienceRewards.com. Tickets for Of Mice and Men starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton go on-sale to the general public January 26, 2014. Full cast and design team will be announced shortly for this new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.
