There are nine remaining weeks to see the new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The final performance will be on Sunday, January 14, 2018 after playing 27 previews and 305 regular performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS opens on Broadway, and BRIGADOON bows this evening at New York City Center!
Broadway's Alysha Umphress took to Instagram today to share the exciting news that she and her ON THE TOWN co-star, Cody Williams tied the knot yesterday, November 13th.
Cody Williams has led a successful career on Broadway since 2010. He began his professional career in MEMPHIS on Broadway and has continued until now to CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in 2017, where audiences from all over have been witness to Williams' incredible high flying dance power. But Cody Williams is a man of many trades, most recently becoming Producer of NY1's OnStage with Frank DiLella. I recently interviewed Cody to find out how he first fell in love with theatre - and where he sees this all going.
Paper Mill Playhouse, by special arrangement with Jeffrey Finn, presents the world-premiere production of the new musical comedy The Honeymooners, based on the CBS television series, with book by Dusty Kay and Bill Nuss, music by Stephen Weiner, and lyrics by Peter Mills.
Bebe Neuwirth (two-time Tony and Emmy award winner; Chicago, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity,'Cheers,' 'Frasier') will host the Chita Rivera Awards, taking place at The Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 W. 45th Street) on Monday, September 11 at 7:30 pm, it was announced today by Nikki Feirt Atkins, founder and producing artistic director of American Dance Machine of the 21st Century.
Just yesterday, Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth and Michael Riedel gathered to celebrate the nominees of the Chita Rivera Awards at The Lambs Club. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos below!
The Dance in Film nominations for the 2017 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today at a reception at The Lambs Club. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered films that opened during the 2016-2017 theater season.
In this special episode, watch as the gang holds a dance call for Broadway dancers Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Neil Haskell, Eloise Kropp, Chris Rice, Samantha Sturm, Clay Thomson and Cody Williams!
The New Group presents the world premiere production of Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig, with Noah Bean, Norbert Leo Butz, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Zosia Mamet, Jonny Orsini, Grace Van Patten and Dolly Wells.
Nominations for the 2017 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2016-2017 season.
Looking for a full weekend of musical theatre, including fun games, rehearsals, and nonstop showtunes, but think that stuff is only for kids? Well look no further than Broadway Weekends! On March 31, fans of musical theatre have the opportunity to gather in New York City for a weekend-long camp dedicated to the things we all know and love!
Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel today announced casting for the Encores! production of The New Yorkers, Cole Porter's 1930 Prohibition lark. The New Yorkers will star Cyrille Aimee, Clyde Alves, Todd Buonopane, Arnie Burton, Kevin Chamberlin, Mylinda Hull, Robyn Hurder, Byron Jennings, Eddie Korbich, Tam Mutu, Jeffrey Schecter, Scarlett Strallen, Tyler Lansing Weaks and Ruth Williamson.
Party like an Irishman by jigging on down to the 1st Annual Arizona International Celtic Music & Microbrew Festival to be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, 2017 in The Backyard at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 West McDowell Road and 17th Avenue (please enter the Fairgrounds at West Monte Vista Road and 19th Avenue), Phoenix, AZ 85007 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily.
In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld will be shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Clint Ramos, who acted as costume designer for the return of Sweet Charity, which concludes its off Broadway run tomorrow, January 8.
Broadway's Alysha Umphress turned to Instagram over the weekend to share the exciting news that she and her ON THE TOWN co-star, Cody Williams became engaged on New Year's Eve.
The night was 'sweet' indeed recently as Broadway Sessions welcomed cast members from The New Group's hit revival of Sweet Charity. Cast members Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Joel Perez, Donald Jones Jr., James Brown III and Cody Williams performed, told stories and delighted the audience. The evening also featured performance by vocalist Leeanna Rubin. Enjoy highlights here!