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Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the Gypsy Robe Ceremony for GIGI!
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2015

The company of Gigi just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual, at which the recipient from On the Twentieth Century bestowed the honor on Cameron Adams. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!

VIDEO: From 'Hunchback' to GIGI - Vanessa Hudgens Talks Journey to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 12, 2015

Vanessa Hudgens stopped by the TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON to talk about starring on Broadway and the stage roles that led up to her turn on the Great White Way, from Quasimodo to GIGI.

Photo Coverage: On the Carpet at GIGI's Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - Apr 10, 2015

Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrated its opening Wednesday night, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).Gigi starsVanessa Hudgens, who makes her Broadway debut in the title role, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark(The Light in the Piazza, Sister Act, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) as Mamita, Corey Cott(Newsies) as Gaston Lachaille, three-time Tony Award-nominee Dee Hoty (The Will RogersFollies, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Footloose) as Aunt Alicia, two-time Tony Award-nomineeHoward McGillin (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Anything Goes) as Honore Lachaille andSteffanie Leigh (Mary Poppins) as Liane d'Exelmans.

Dazzling New Video Promo For GIGI On Broadway Starring Vanessa Hudgens
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 10, 2015

Gigi on Broadway glitters in new video promo!

DVR Alert: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Visits THE TONIGHT SHOW This Evening
by TV News Desk - Apr 10, 2015

NBC has announced that GIGI star Vanessa Hudgens will stop by THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON tonight, April 10 to talk about her new Broadway musical.

TV: Bienvenue! Chatting with Vanessa Hudgens & the Company of GIGI on Opening Night
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 9, 2015

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for opening night and you can check out interviews with the full gang after the curtain went down below!

Brynn O'Malley, Debra Monk & Claybourne Elder Will Honor James Lapine at Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 9, 2015

On April 20, 2015, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Monk will join Brynn O'Malley, Claybourne Elder and Donna Migliaccio to honor renowned Stephen Sondheim collaborator James Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Passion).

Photo Coverage: GIGI Company Celebrates Opening Night- Go Inside the After Party!
by Walter McBride - Apr 9, 2015

Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrated its opening last night, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).Gigi starsVanessa Hudgens, who makes her Broadway debut in the title role, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark(The Light in the Piazza, Sister Act, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) as Mamita, Corey Cott(Newsies) as Gaston Lachaille, three-time Tony Award-nominee Dee Hoty (The Will Rogers Follies, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Footloose) as Aunt Alicia, two-time Tony Award-nomineeHoward McGillin (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Anything Goes) as Honore Lachaille and Steffanie Leigh (Mary Poppins) as Liane d'Exelmans. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from inside the after party below!

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of GIGI- with Andrew Rannells, Danny Burtstein & More!
by TV - Red Carpets - Apr 9, 2015

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for opening night, where he chatted with all of the evening's celebrity guests on the red carpet. Below, check out interviews with Andrew Rannells, Lea DeLaria, Danny Burstein, Rebecca Luker and more!

Photo Coverage: Vanessa Hudgens & Cast of GIGI Take Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - Apr 9, 2015

Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrated its opening last night, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).Gigi stars Vanessa Hudgens, who makes her Broadway debut in the title role, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza, Sister Act, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) as Mamita, Corey Cott (Newsies) as Gaston Lachaille, three-time Tony Award-nominee Dee Hoty (The Will Rogers Follies, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Footloose) as Aunt Alicia, two-time Tony Award-nominee Howard McGillin (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Anything Goes) as Honore Lachaille and Steffanie Leigh (Mary Poppins) as Liane d'Exelmans. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

BWW Reviews: Sanitized GIGI Thanks Heaven For Legal Girls
by Michael Dale - Apr 9, 2015

Eric Schaeffer's perfunctory staging of Heidi Thomas' revised script provides more fizzle than fizz.

Review Roundup: GIGI Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Apr 9, 2015

Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrates its opening tonight, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: First Look at Signature Theatre's SIMPLY SONDHEIM World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2015

Virginia's Signature Theatre is currently staging Simply Sondheim, the world premiere special event celebrating Stephen Sondheim and Signature Theatre's special partnership over the last 25 years. With special permission from Stephen Sondheim, this completely new revue plays through April 19 at Signature Theatre and will never be seen again. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

It's a Wide, Wide World! Meet the Full Cast of GIGI, Opening Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - Apr 8, 2015

Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrates its opening tonight, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Scroll down to learn more about the company, and watch highlights from the show below!

GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2015

Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrates its opening tonight, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

SIDE SHOW, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Top 2015 Helen Hayes Awards - All the Winners!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015

Tonight before a crowd of 1,200 theatre-makers and theatre-lovers at the historic Lincoln Theatre, theatreWashington celebrated excellence on Washington stages at the 2015 Helen Hayes Awards. The awards celebration was a night of excitement and surprise as 57 Washington theatre artists, theatres, and ensembles received honors in 47 categories for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2014 theatre season. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Performance from Signature Theatre's SIMPLY SONDHEIM!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2015

Virginia's Signature Theatre is currently staging Simply Sondheim, the world premiere special event celebrating Stephen Sondheim and Signature Theatre's special partnership over the last 25 years. With special permission from Stephen Sondheim, this completely new revue plays through April 19 at Signature Theatre and will never be seen again. Featuring a 16 piece orchestra, with new orchestrations by Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Jonathan Tunick (Broadway's Company, Follies and Sweeney Todd), this one time event will feature music from Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Assassins, Company, Sunday in the Park with George and many other Stephen Sondheim musicals. Check out a first look at the revue below!

DVR Alert: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens to Visit TONIGHT SHOW, 4/10
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2015

NBC has announced that GIGI star Vanessa Hudgens will stop by THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on Friday, April 10 to talk about her new Broadway musical.

The 2015 Helen Hayes Awards Held Tonight in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2015

One of the country's most prestigious cultural honors, The Helen Hayes Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in professional theatre throughout the Washington metropolitan area. theatreWashington will host The 2015 Helen Hayes Awards ceremony tonight, April 6, 2015 at the historic Lincoln Theatre.

BWW Reviews: Signature Celebrates 25 Years with SIMPLY SONDHEIM
by Jennifer Perry - Apr 6, 2015

With so many Sondheim revues, this begs the question of whether there is room or a need for yet another one. With SIMPLY SONDHEIM, Signature Theatre makes a strong case for an affirmative answer to that question.

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