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Broadway Review Roundup: GHETTO KLOWN

Leguizamo takes audiences from his adolescent memories in Queens to the early days of his acting career during the outrageous 80s avant-garde theatre scene, and on to the sets of major motion pictures and his roles opposite some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Did the exciting story behind GHETTO KLOWN leave critics just as excited about the show? Find out now!

Center Theatre Group's GOD OF CARNAGE Extends Through 5/29

Due to overwhelming demand, 'God of Carnage' at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre has been extended for two additional weeks. The production, which features the original Broadway cast of Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden, will now be performed in Los Angeles for eight weeks from April 5 through May 29, 2011.

Review Roundup: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on Broadway

Following smash hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL began previews on Broadway on February 28 and opened on March 20th. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting road trip of a lifetime who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed.

Mar 19-23 at Joe's Pub: Jackie Hoffman, The Poison Tree & More

Due to popular demand and rave reviews, JACKIE FIVE-OH! has extended its run yet again at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) through April 4th. In the all-new JACKIE FIVE-OH!, the blisteringly funny, filter-free Hoffman muses on her own decay at 50, her career of playing 'bit' parts, her thoughts about being in The Addams Family and an array of other topics running the gamut from Queen Latifah to Kristen Chenoweth.

Joe's Pub Announces THIEFS, Welcome Home Hamlet! 3/19-23

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Broadway Review Roundup: ARCADIA

ARCADIA arrives on Broadway from the West End where this production became an instant sold out hit in 2009 and was deemed 'Stoppard's most brilliant play' (The Observer), 'one of the most exquisite plays of the 20th century' (The Independent), and 'sexy, sophisticated, and killingly funny.' (The Evening Standard). Did it receive the same warm welcome on Broadway? Find out here!

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from JACKIE FIVE-OH!

In the all-new JACKIE FIVE-OH!, the blisteringly funny, filter-free Hoffman muses on her own decay at 50, her career of playing ‘bit' parts, her thoughts about being in The Addams Family and an array of other topics running the gamut from Queen Latifah to Kristen Chenoweth. Hoffman also sings five new original songs (written with musical director Bobby Peaco). Hoffman will also continue in her hilarious, scene-stealing performance as Grandma inTHE ADDAMS FAMILY into the summer.

WEST SIDE STORY Comes To PPAC 4/26-5/1

The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Providence. WEST SIDE STORY will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Tuesday, April 26 through Sunday, May 1.

Review Roundup: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

New York Theatre Workshop presents Peter and the Starcatcher, written by Rick Elice, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, based upon the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. The cast of Peter and the Starcatcher features Adam Chanler-Berat as Peter next to normal; Christian Borle as Black Stache Angels in America, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and Celia Keenan-Bolger as Molly 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables, Bachelorette.

Broadway Review Roundup: THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON officially opened on Broadwa omn, March 6, starring Brian Cox, Jim Gaffigan, Chris Noth,Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland. Jason Miller's Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON is directed by Gregory Mosher and plays at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45TH Street). This is a limited engagement through Sunday, May 29th, 2011.

Review Roundup: Manhattan Theater Club's GOOD PEOPLE

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of GOOD PEOPLE, a new American play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan opened today, March 3 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you selections from the reviews below!

Mar 19-23 at Joe's Pub: Jackie Hoffman, The Poison Tree & More

Due to popular demand and rave reviews, JACKIE FIVE-OH! has extended its run yet again at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) through April 4th. In the all-new JACKIE FIVE-OH!, the blisteringly funny, filter-free Hoffman muses on her own decay at 50, her career of playing 'bit' parts, her thoughts about being in The Addams Family and an array of other topics running the gamut from Queen Latifah to Kristen Chenoweth.

Joe's Pub Announces THIEFS, Welcome Home Hamlet!

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Jackie Hoffman Extends JACKIE FIVE-OH! at Joe's Pub, Through 4/4

Due to popular demand and rave reviews, JACKIE FIVE-OH! has extended its run yet again at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) through April 4th. In the all-new JACKIE FIVE-OH!, the blisteringly funny, filter-free Hoffman muses on her own decay at 50, her career of playing 'bit' parts, her thoughts about being in The Addams Family and an array of other topics running the gamut from Queen Latifah to Kristen Chenoweth. Hoffman also sings five new original songs (written with musical director Bobby Peaco). Hoffman will also continue in her hilarious, scene-stealing performance as Grandma inTHE ADDAMS FAMILY into the summer.

Variety & The Hollywood Reporter Tackle SPIDER-MAN

In the Hollywood Reporter David Rooney writes that 'But mostly, Spider-Man is chaotic, dull and a little silly. And there's nothing here half as catchy as the 1967 ABC cartoon theme tune. The absence of the word 'musical' from Taymor's definition of the show seems key. The songs by Bono and The Edge display minimal grasp of music's function in goosing narrative or illuminating character. And despite all the wailing-guitar attitude, they only squeak by as atmospheric enhancement. Aside from one or two stirring anthems in familiar messianic U2 mode, this is strictly album filler, with echoes of everyone from T. Rex to Alice Cooper, plus an occasional nod to The Who's Tommy. The lyrics - when you can decipher them - are either too vague or too literal. But an underwhelming score is the least of the show's worries. What really sinks it is the borderline incoherence of its storytelling. ' Click Here for His Full Report.

Review Roundup: SPIDER-MAN on Broadway - All the Reviews!

BroadwayWorld.com was the first to report that multiple critics from major newspapers have indeed purchased tickets in recent days to SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark, and they have come out in force. All but a few papers have filed reviews timed to tonight's performance which was, until the most recent delay, scheduled to be the show's opening night. Here are all the reviews for SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark to date and we'll keep updating as new ones come in.

Joe's Pub Extends JACKIE FIVE-OH Through 4/4

Due to popular demand and rave reviews, JACKIE FIVE-OH! has extended its run yet again at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) through April 4th. In the all-new JACKIE FIVE-OH!, the blisteringly funny, filter-free Hoffman muses on her own decay at 50, her career of playing 'bit' parts, her thoughts about being in The Addams Family and an array of other topics running the gamut from Queen Latifah to Kristen Chenoweth. Hoffman also sings five new original songs (written with musical director Bobby Peaco). Hoffman will also continue in her hilarious, scene-stealing performance as Grandma in THE ADDAMS FAMILY into the summer.

Showbiz Playerz Inc Announces ALTAR BOYZ 4/14-17

ALTAR BOYZ is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national 'Raise the Praise' tour.

GOD OF CARNAGE Tix Go On Sale 1/30 In LA

Tickets go on sale this Sunday, January 30 at 10 a.m., for the scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning Best Play "God of Carnage."

GOD OF CARNAGE Tix Go On Sale 1/30 In LA

Tickets go on sale this Sunday, January 30 at 10 a.m., for the scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning Best Play "God of Carnage."

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