Today, even as American Idiot prepares to sail for Europe, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that its upcoming production of Chinglish is headed for Hong Kong. It plays from March 1 through March 6 in the 1,200-seat Lyric Theatre at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.
Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Grace, the acclaimed American play written by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), are now on sale to the general public, via Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.
13P, the innovative collective of 13 playwrights, is about to culminate the mission it set forth upon its founding in 2003: to produce one play by each of its members. Pulitzer Finalist, TONY Award nominee and MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship recipient Sarah Ruhl (P#13) is creating a new, chamber version of her Melancholy Play (2001) with the composer Todd Almond and Davis McCallum, who directed a version of the work in 2002.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hunger Games director Gary Ross will helm an upcoming film adaptation of PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS- the book on which the Tony-winning play is based. Jesse Wigutow is on board to pen the script.
The Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season in August with the West Coast premiere of Chinglish. David Henry Hwang won three Obies and the Tony Award for Best Play with popular scripts like M. Butterfly and FOB. Now he's back with a canny comedy of cross-cultural errors. Two-time Obie-winner Leigh Silverman returns to the Roda Theatre to stage the play.
Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH last week. Taking over the role is Matthew Saldivar, who has been seen on Broadway as Steve in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Sammy in THE WEDDING SINGER and Kenickie in GREASE. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Saldivar in action below!
Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play, written by Rick Elice and directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, will celebrate its 100th performance tonight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). In honor of the occasion, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially proclaimed July 11, 2012 as "Peter and the Starcatcher Day" in New York City.
Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH on Saturday night. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the star's final curtain call complete with laughter, tears, speeches by Alex Timbers and Roger Rees, special gifts & more. Scroll down and enjoy!
Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, will depart his role as 'Black Stache' for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH tonight, and taking over the role from tomorrow will be Matt Saldivar.
Paloma Young is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Click below to hear from Young on all of her dreams coming true tonight.
Now we can confirm that the recent Tony-winner will be departing the show on June 30th, and taking over the role will be Matt Saldivar, most recently seen on Broadway in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Christian Borle to Depart PETER... 6/30; Matthew Saldivar to Takeover
Darron L. West is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Click below to hear from West right after his big win!
Jeff Croiter is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Not typically in front of the corwd, Croiter sat down with BroadwayWorld to talk all about his shining moment.
Donyale Werle is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Click below to hear from Werle about designing for a show 'about imagination.'
Christian Borle is the recipient of this year's Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Despite his elite status as a Broadway vet, he was still shocked to hear his name called and hasn't hit the ground yet. Click below to hear from Borle just moments after his big win!
Tony night was one for the record books and BroadwayWorld.com brought you live updates all night, with LOTS more to come...
Tony night was one for the record books and BroadwayWorld.com brought you live updates all night, with LOTS more to come...Here are highlights from the three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network. BroadwayWorld was, of course, at the Beacon Theatre bringing you full coverage all night! Check out photos from inside the winners room below!
Jeff Croiter is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.
Donyale Werle is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.
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