Harvey Fierstein News

In an effort to bring the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' speech to life and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, NBC News invited viewers to complete the statement: 'I have a dream that _______.' Check out Harvey Fierstein's response below!

Nothing Moves like NEWSIES on Broadway. Plan Ahead! See NEWSIES for just $73*. Get tickets now for select performances August 31 - November 20.

An attention-grabbing new billboard for Broadway's biggest new hit, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Best Musical KINKY BOOTS is now on display in Times Square and fans of the spunky and funky, feel-good show can take in the glittery sights and sounds of the flashy new ad below.

Uno sguardo piu o meno critico sulla prossima stagione di teatro musicale in Italia. Quali 'minacce' all'orizzonte?

Legendary actor, playwright and gay rights advocate Harvey Fierstein spoke up on Facebook earlier today about the latest news coming from Russia regarding Putin's anti-gay politics.

Preview performances began last night, Saturday August 24, for the new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad. The play's opening night is set for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand as the cast made their first stage door exit, only to be greeted by a mass of fans - check out photos below!

Growing up, I had three passions, theatre, sports, and pro wrestling; today, in my inaugural “Translating Sports” column, I am going to discuss all three. Now, I can either look at this as the culmination of all of my childhood hopes and dreams, or as if my tastes and maturity level has not progressed since I was 12-years-old. I will let you determine which after reading the column.

Two years into its second half-century, La MaMa, under the artistic direction of Mia Yoo, continues the omnivorous work of its founder, the late Ellen Stewart. The institution's fall 2013 season is a mixture of established artists and forms La MaMa has long supported (Lee Breuer, Dario D'Ambrosi, puppetry) and celebrated artists and programs new to La MaMa (Irina Brook, Chiori Miyagawa and Alice Reagan, Pascal Rambert, Maureen Fleming, Dan Fishback and Max Steele, and many others). Show-by-show descriptions are below.

Below, check out two different dance remixes of KINKY BOOTS' 'Hold Me in Your Heart' by Wayne G n LFB and sung by Billy Porter. Check them out below!

Theater for the New City presents the world premiere production of Gaspare Diblasi's L'CHAYIM, directed by Jesse Marchese (assistant to the Artistic Director of Off-Broadway's award-winning Mint Theater Company). L'CHAYIM will play a limited engagement at Theater for the New City. Performances begin today, August 21 and continue through Sunday, August 25. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Patrick will play a special One Night Only performance on Friday, September 27th, 2013 @ 8pm at Spirit Studio (3711 Evans Street Silverlake, CA 90027). Tickets are $15 and available at robertpatrick.brownpapertickets.com.

Today in 1983, La Cage Aux Folles opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 1761 performances. With a book by Harvey Fierstein and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman, it is based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret. The original 1983 Broadway production received nine nominations for Tony Awards and won six, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The success of the musical spawned a West End production and several international runs. The 2004 Broadway revival won the Tony Award for Best Revival, the 2008 London revival garnered the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. The 2010 Broadway revival was nominated for eleven Tony Awards, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. La Cage aux Folles is the only musical which has won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical twice and the only show that has won a Best Production Tony Award (Best Musical or Best Revival of a Musical) for each of its Broadway productions.

Theater for the New City and Crystal Field, Artistic Director have announced the world premiere production of Gaspare DiBlasi's 'L'Chayim', directed by Jesse Marchese (Assistant to the Artistic Director of Off-Broadway's award-winning Mint Theater Company) as part of their 2013 Dream Up Festival. Both artists are returning to both TNC and the Dream Up Festival after last year's sold-out production of DiBlasi's '50 Things I Love About Frank'. L'Chayim will play a limited engagement at Theater for the New City, 155 1st Avenue (Between 9th and 10th Streets). New York, New York, 10003. Performances begin tonight, August 21 and continue through Sunday, August 25.

Newsies is currently in its second year on Broadway and is still bringing audiences to their feet nightly at the Nederlander Theatre. In the video below, stars of the show, Jess LeProtto, Kara Lindsay, and Corey Cott chat with Entertainmemt Tonight about their favorite part about starring in the show, reasons for its success, and the possibility of a movie remake. Watch the full interview below!

Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) will conclude the blockbuster 2013 season with a glamorous production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a 'modern family' musical. This sparkling all new production will be on stage through Sunday, September 1, 2013. Check out a first look below!

Legendary actor, playwright and gay rights advocate Harvey Fierstein joined MSNBC Chris Hayes today to speak on Russia's recently implemented ban on so-called gay 'propaganda.'

A radio edit single version of a dance-floor-worthy remix of the KINKY BOOTS show-stopper 'Land Of Lola' by Wayne G & LFB is now available, in addition to the full-length version that was released a few months back.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated theatrical publicist Shirley Herz, who passed away on Sunday at age 87. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory tonight, August 14th, at exactly 8:00 p.m. for one minute.

Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) will conclude the blockbuster 2013 season with a glamorous production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a 'modern family' musical. This sparkling all new production will be on stage for three weeks only starting tonight, August 14 and playing through Sunday, September 1, 2013.

The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated theatrical publicist Shirley Herz, who passed away on Sunday at age 87. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Wednesday, August 14th, at exactly 8:00 p.m. for one minute.