From Broadway debuts to stage veterans, this season is swarming with big screen stars. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the backstory on this year's film-to-stage transplants. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to let us who you're most excited to see on the Great White Way, plus which actors you'd like to make the leap!
The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, opened on October 9, 2014, at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast and watch interviews with the company below!
Screendaily.com reports that Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve are set to star in Neil LaBute's comedy drama DIRTY WEEKEND. The film, written by LaBute, is currently in production on location in New Mexico.
Douglas Hodge stars as Willy Wonka in the brand-new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, the story is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Grammy winners for Hairspray; Smash), with a book by award-winning playwright and adaptor David Greig (The Bacchae; Tintin In Tibet). The shows opened last night, June 25 and you can check out photos from the opening night curtain call and after party below!
According to Deadline.com, stage and screen star Matthew Broderick has signed on for an untitled comedy for CBS. The project will be directed by James Burrows and will center on Jack (played by Broderick) 'a recently widowed father who raises his 12-year old son while jumping back into the dating pool.'
A Christmas Story, The Musical arrived on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre just in time for the 2012 holiday season. Based on the 1983 movie perennial, the musical plays an eight-week limited engagement through December 30.
Matthew Broderick will appear in a benefit performance for New York City's South Street Seaport Museum tonight, October 15 at 7:30 pm. The 'Celebrating Moby-Dick Benefit' will be an immersive evening of readings and films, starring Broderick as Ishmael, Edward Herrmann as Ahab, and John Douglas Thompson as Father Mapple.
Matthew Broderick, star of Broadway's NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, guests stars on Thursday night's episode of 30 ROCK, entitled 'Governor Dunston.' Check out photos from the episode!
TVGuide reports that Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick will lend his voice to an episode of Cartoon Network's ADVENTURE TIME. The animated series follows the adventures of a young boy and his 'magically powered' dog.
TVGuide reports that Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick will lend his voice to an episode of Cartoon Network's ADVENTURE TIME. The animated series follows the adventures of a young boy and his 'magically powered' dog.
Matthew Broderick will appear in a benefit performance for New York City's South Street Seaport Museum on Monday, October 15 at 7:30 pm. The 'Celebrating Moby-Dick Benefit' will be an immersive evening of readings and films, starring Broderick as Ishmael, Edward Herrmann as Ahab, and John Douglas Thompson as Father Mapple.
Matthew Broderick, star of Broadway's NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, was a guest on last night's 'Watch What Happens Live' on Bravo. While playing host Andy Cohen's favorite game of 'Plead the Fifth', Broderick revealed his most embarrassing moment on the Broadway stage.
Stage and screen star Matthew Broderick joined Kelly Ripa this morning as guest host on 'Live with Kelly.' While he was there he chatted about 'Nice Work If You Can Get It,' and welcomed Jenna Fischer, acclaimed director Garry Marshall and 'Dancing with the Stars' dance partners Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas. Click here to check out his appearance!
Host Kelly Ripa was joined by 'Nice Work If You Can Get It' star Matthew Broderick as her co-host this morning. Kelly and Matthew spoke with actress Jenna Fischer, acclaimed director Garry Marshall and were visited by 'Dancing with the Stars' dance partners Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas. See a photo of Broderick on the show below!
Syndicated morning show "LIVE! with Kelly" welcomes Matthew Broderick to co-host with Kelly Ripa today, April 26. Matthew Broderick currently stars in Broadway's Nice Work If You Can Get It. See the full co-host lineup through April 27 below.
Two-time Tony winner Matthew Broderick appeared on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA to discuss his new play, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT.
Syndicated morning show "LIVE! with Kelly" announces the line-up of guest co-hosts who will join Kelly Ripa during the week of April 23-27, 2012. The lineup includes actor Matthew Broderick, who currently stars in Broadway's Nice Work if you Can Get It. See the full lineup below.
Yesterday, July 11, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premiered at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Daniel Radcliffe, starring on Broadway in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, was joined at the premiere by co-stars Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman and more! Below BroadwayWorld brings you red carpet coverage of the premiere.
In Act I our actors are in their 70's. Neil, the husband, has retired and is about to leave home to start a new business in New Zealand. The second Act opens and our three actors are now in their 40's. Hannah, the wife, is prepared to leave her husband and run away. In Act III all are now young children, and brother Willy is going to dig a hole and move to China.
According to the NY Times, Cherry Lane Theatre's Angelina Fiordellisi, will resign as Artistic Director sometime between March and June of 2011. Additionally, Fiordellisi plans to sell the building, which has been a Greenwich Village staple since 1924, due to ongoing financial struggles.
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