Fran Weissler News

Tickets Now on Sale for Roundabout's VIOLET with Sutton Foster

by Tyler Peterson — January 6, 2014

Tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's production of VIOLET, starring two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and directed by Leigh Silverman.

Paige Davis, John O'Hurley & More to Star in CHICAGO National Tour at Segerstrom Center, 1/28 - 2/2

by Tyler Peterson — December 30, 2013

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Producers Barry and Fran Weissler have announced additional casting for CHICAGO, returning to Segerstrom Hall from January 28 - February 2, 2014.

Individual Tickets to CHICAGO Go On Sale Today

by BWW News Desk — December 15, 2013

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets for the Tony Award winning smash-hit CHICAGO go on-sale to the public starting today, Dec.

Individual Tickets to CHICAGO Go On Sale This Sunday, 12/15

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2013

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets for the Tony Award winning smash-hit CHICAGO go on-sale to the public starting this Sunday, Dec.

Breaking News: Annie Potts to Join Cast PIPPIN as 'Berthe'; Tovah Feldshuh to Depart on 1/19

by Nicole Rosky — December 9, 2013

The producers of the Tony Award winning PIPPIN just announced that Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Annie Potts ("Designing Women," God of Carnage) will assume the role of "Berthe" in the production beginning Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

PIPPIN Recoups Broadway Investment of $8.5 Million

by Nicole Rosky — December 2, 2013

The producers of the Tony Award winning PIPPIN have announced that the show has officially recouped its $8.

It's Official! Sutton Foster to Return to Broadway in VIOLET; Show Set for Limited Run at American Airlines Theatre Starting in Late March

by Robert Diamond — November 25, 2013

It's Official! Sutton Foster is coming BACK to Broadway, as Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that it will present two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in a Broadway production of VIOLET (first seen as part of Encores! Off-Center concert series in 2013), directed by Leigh Silverman.

Cast of PIPPIN to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 11/28

by Tyler Peterson — November 15, 2013

The Tony-Award winning Broadway cast of PIPPIN has joined the line-up of performances in the nation's most beloved spectacle, the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which returns for the 87th year of magic on Thursday, November 28 (9 a.

CHICAGO to Return to PlayhouseSquare, Feat. John O'Hurley and More, Jan 7-12

by Molly Tracy — November 1, 2013

CHICAGO returns to PlayhouseSquare for ONE WEEK ONLY, January 7-12, 2014 as part of the U.

CHICAGO National Tour with John O'Hurley to Play Segerstrom Center, 1/28-2/2

by Tyler Peterson — October 28, 2013

CHICAGO, which opened to rave reviews on November 14, 1996, now has the distinction of being the longest running American musical in Broadway history and shows no sign of slowing down.

Christopher Fitzgerald to Join CHICAGO as 'Amos Hart' on 10/28

by Nicole Rosky — October 24, 2013

Beginning Monday, October 28, Broadway's Tony Award-winning, record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO will welcome two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald in the starring role of Roxie's all-but-invisible husband, 'Mister Cellophane' Amos Hart.

CHICAGO National Tour with John O'Hurley to Play Bass Concert Hall, 11/19-24

by Tyler Peterson — October 21, 2013

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Playing November 19 - 24 at Bass Concert Hall.

Roz Ryan Breaks Record for Most Performances of Any Leading Actress in CHICAGO's History Today

by BWW News Desk — October 21, 2013

Today, October 21, the company of Broadway's Tony Award-winning, record-breaking smash hit musical Chicago celebrates yet another record-breaking milestone.

Olympian Elvis Stojko to Join Broadway's CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' in March 2014

by Tyler Peterson — October 14, 2013

As announced this morning on NBC 'Today,' on Monday, March 17, the company of Broadway's Tony Award-winning, record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO will welcome two-time Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion figure skater Elvis Stojko in his Broadway stage debut.