Fran Weissler News

Wake Up With BWW 5/6: Final Tony Eligibility Ruling, Encores! INTO THE WOODS Opens, and More!

by — May 6, 2022

Today's top stories include final Tony Award eligibility rulings for Funny Girl, A Strange Loop, and more.

Actors' Equity Association Files Double-Breasting Grievance Against Producers of WAITRESS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 5, 2022

Actors’ Equity Association has opened a grievance against Barry and Fran Weissler and the National Artists Management Company (NAMCO), the licensors of Waitress, for double-breasting – profiting from union and non-union workers at the same time.

WAITRESS Tour is Seeking a Child Actress to Appear as Lulu in Cleveland Stop of the Show

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 4, 2022

The touring production of Waitress, playing a limited engagement at Playhouse Square’s Hanna Theatre May 26 – June 26, is looking for two young girls to alternate performing the role of “Lulu” during the five-week run.

Emma Pittman Will Join CHICAGO Next Month

by Stephi Wild — May 4, 2022

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome “The Search for Roxie!” winner Emma Pittman, making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, June 6, 2022.

Photos: First Look at Pamela Anderson, Lana Gordon & More in CHICAGO

by Nicole Rosky — April 26, 2022

Get a first look at photos of Pamela Anderson in costume starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway and the rest of the cast!

2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!

by Nicole Rosky — April 25, 2022

The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direct

Lee Mead Will Play 'Billy Flynn' in the UK Tour of CHICAGO

by Stephi Wild — April 19, 2022

Star of stage and screen Lee Mead will play the role of 'Billy Flynn' in the acclaimed UK and Ireland tour of the international smash hit musical CHICAGO.

Pamela Anderson Will Make Broadway Debut Tonight in CHICAGO

by Nicole Rosky — April 12, 2022

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Pamela! The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and activist Pamela Anderson making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning tonight, April 12, 2022.

Lana Gordon, Ryan Silverman, and Brenda Braxton Will Return to CHICAGO

by Stephi Wild — April 6, 2022

Lana Gordon and Drama Desk nominee Ryan Silverman will return to Chicago in the roles of Velma Kelly and Billy Flynn, respectively, on Tuesday, April 12 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W.

Gemma Collins Will Play 'Mama Morton' on the UK Tour Of CHICAGO

by Stephi Wild — March 29, 2022

TV personality Gemma 'The GC' Collins will star as 'Mama Morton' in the acclaimed UK and Ireland tour of the international smash hit musical CHICAGO.

CHICAGO Will Relaunch National Tour

by Alan Henry — March 24, 2022

The National Tour of Chicago, which shut down as the pandemic began, will relaunch later this year.

VIDEO: CHICAGO Celebrates John Kander's 95th Birthday with 'New York, New York' Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2022

Today Broadway celebrates the 95th birthday of John Kander, the Tony-Award winning composer of Chicago.

Auditions for the Role of Lulu in WAITRESS to be Held Locally in Charlotte

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 14, 2022

Stephanie Torns Will Lead WAITRESS National Tour; Full Cast Announced

by Alan Henry — March 14, 2022

Stephanie Torns will star in the lead role as Jenna Hunterson after understudying the role at the American Repertory Theater, prior to the Broadway run, as well as on Broadway.

Pamela Anderson Will Make Broadway Debut in CHICAGO

by Nicole Rosky — March 7, 2022

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Pamela! The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and activist Pamela Anderson making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

BWW Review: Tony Winner Paulo Szot Stars Brazilian Revival of CHICAGO Repeating the Role He Just Played on Broadway

by Claudio Erlichman — February 9, 2022

The production features Emanuelle Araujo, in the role of sarcastic Velma Kelly; Paulo Szot, as  the charming and unscrupulous Billy Flynn (a role he currently played on Broadway); and Carol Costa as the “innocent” and surprising Roxie Hart.

Sara Bareilles' Beloved Musical WAITRESS Returns To Playhouse Square For Intimate Run In Historic Hanna Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2022

Sara Bareilles' hit musical Waitress returns to Playhouse Square this May for a limited 5-week engagement at the intimate 550-seat Hanna Theatre.

WAITRESS To Launch Limited 2nd Equity Tour In Charlotte

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 7, 2022

Blumenthal Performing Arts announced that the hit Broadway musical Waitress will return to Charlotte for a special 5-week engagement, April 19 - May 22, 2022, in the intimate 442-seat Booth Playhouse.

CHICAGO Announced at Milton Keynes

by A.A. Cristi — February 4, 2022

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

Chelsea Halfpenny to Star in WAITRESS at Theatre Royal Brighton This July

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 4, 2022

Chelsea Halfpenny will lead the cast as Jenna in the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS when the show comes to Theatre Royal Brighton from Mon 11 to Sat 16 July 2022.