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Derek Klena and Caroline O'Connor Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA March 25
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2018

Derek Klena and Caroline O'Connor will play their final performance as "Dmitry" and "Lily," respectively, in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on March 25, 2018. Klena and O'Connor are original members of the Broadway company.

Kate Shindle, Janet Dacal, and More Will Join Harry Connick, Jr in Paper Mill's THE STING
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced today the cast and creative team of the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, based on the 1973 film, and with book by Bob Martin, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis with Harry Connick, Jr.

Everything Tomorrow Is Thoroughly Modern- Relive the Magic of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLE!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2018

It's been almost sixteen years since the cherished musical introduced one of our now most-cherished stars, and almost fourteen years since the show concluded its 903-performance run at the Marquis Theatre. Since then its cast and creative team have moved on to create some of Broadway's most beloved characters, scores, and theatrical experiences. Before the gang gets back together tomorrow, turn the corner down memory lane to 2002, when Broadway got a thoroughly modern makeover.

PHOTO: Sutton Foster Shares Photo With Gavin Creel From THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reunion Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2018

As previously announced, there will be a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. The concert will star two-time Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel, Tony Award® winner Harriet Harris and other original cast members for a one-night-only benefit to raise funds for The Actors Fund. Last night, Sutton Foster shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Gavin Creel with the caption 'This sure feels good.'

A BRONX TALE is Launching a North American Tour
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018

They're on the move! A Bronx Tale has just announced a national tour heading out in Fall 2018.

HELLO DOLLY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, A BRONX TALE, and More Set for Hollywood Pantages' 2018/19 Season!
by Alan Henry - Jan 30, 2018

The Hollywood Pantages, a Nederlander Theatre, is proud to announce the 2018-19 Season, consisting of seven productions including a Tony®-Winning Best Musical Revival, direct-from-Broadway L.A. Premieres, and highly-anticipated returns of long-running Broadway Blockbusters.

Beat the Drum! Sutton Foster, Gavin Creel & More Will Reunite for THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Benefit Concert
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018

The Actors Fund announced today a 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert benefit celebration of the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Photo Flash: Check Out Brand New Production Photos from A BRONX TALE - Now Starring Adam Kaplan
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2017

Take a look at all new production photos from A Bronx Tale, now starring Adam Kaplan! A BRONX TALE currently stars Tony Award nominee Nick Cordero (Waitress, Bullets Over Broadway) as Sonny, Richard H. Blake (Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Matilda The Musical) as Lorenzo, Adam Kaplan (Newsies, Kinky Boots National Tour) as Calogero, Will Coombs (Matilda The Musical national tour) as Young Calogero, Lucia Giannetta (Les Mis rables Broadway and 25th Anniversary Tour, A Bronx Tale at Paper Mill Playhouse) as Rosina, Bradley Gibson (Rocky, Chicago national tour) as Tyrone, and Christiani Pitts (Broadway debut) as Jane.

Photo Coverage: No Wasted Talent Here! A BRONX TALE Celebrates One Year on Broadway
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 30, 2017

There was a party on Belmont Avenue this afternoon as the company and creatives of A Bronx Tale the Musical celebrated the show's one year anniversary. BroadwayWorld was on hand as the citizens of Broadway's Bronx celebrated their milestone. See photos from the events below!

ANASTASIA to Waltz Through Next Winter on Broadway; New Block of Tickets on Sale Monday!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2017

Producers Stage Entertainment, Bill Taylor (Sister Act, Rocky), Tom Kirdahy (It's Only A Play, The Visit) and Hunter Arnold (Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening) today announce a new block of tickets through January 13, 2019 for Broadway's ANASTASIA.

Breaking: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Will Close Up Shop; National Tour Will Launch in Fall 2018
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2017

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).

Max von Essen Will Take Over as 'Gleb' in ANASTASIA This December
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2017

The producers of ANASTASIA announced that Tony Award nominee Max von Essen to return to Broadway to play Gleb in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on December 5, 2017. Von Essen to take over for original company member Ramin Karimloo.

Dasvidaniya! Ramin Karimloo Will Depart ANASTASIA in December
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2017

Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo will play his final performance as Gleb in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on December 3, 2017. Karimloo is an original member of the Broadway company. A casting announcement for Gleb will be made shortly.

Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Ship Uneaten Halloween Candy to Troops Overseas
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017

Calling all Trick-or-Treaters! Broadway's Golden Ticket, Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is launching a Halloween Candy Buy Back to ship uneaten Halloween candy to our troops overseas in conjunction with the Soldiers' Angels' Treats for Troops Program.

BWW Review: THE HONEYMOONERS at Paper Mill Playhouse Shines Bright
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 9, 2017

Get excited and get your tickets. Paper Mill Playhouse opens their 2017/2018 season with the world-premiere production of a dynamic new musical comedy, 'The Honeymooners.' The show features a stellar cast, brilliant direction by John Rando, terrific choreography by Joshua Bergasse with superb musical direction and vocal arrangements by Remy Kurs.

BWW Interview - Tony Winner Michael McGrath Talks THE HONEYMOONERS
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2017

Tony-winning actor Michael McGrath takes on the iconic role of Ralph Kramden in Paper Mill Playhouse's World Premiere production of the new musical comedy THE HONEYMOONERS, based on the CBS television series.

Starry THE HONEYMOONERS Begins Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, 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.

Get Your Golden Ticket! CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Announces New Block of Tickets On Sale Through September 2018
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017

Producers Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (Mark Kaufman), Langley Park Productions (Kevin McCormick) and Neal Street Productions (Sam Mendes, Caro Newling) announced today a new block of tickets on sale for Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through Sunday, September 2, 2018.

ANASTASIA to Waltz Through Next July on Broadway; New Block of Tickets Released!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017

Producers Stage Entertainment, Bill Taylor (Sister Act, Rocky), Tom Kirdahy (It's Only A Play, The Visit) and Hunter Arnold (Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening) today announce a new block of tickets for Broadway's ANASTASIA through July 29, 2018.

Michael McGrath, Michael Mastro, Leslie Kritzer and Laura Bell Bundy to Headline THE HONEYMOONERS at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2017

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, by special arrangement with Jeffrey Finn, has announced casting for 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.

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