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TV Exclusive: Sneak Peek of STOMP's New TV Spot!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2013


STOMP, the award winning international sensation, is a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy. STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists. Below, we bring you an exclusive first look at a just-released television spot for the show's North American tour!

Starz Lands BBC's Miniseries DANCING ON THE EDGE
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 26, 2013


Starz announced the U.S. television premiere of the musical drama 'Dancing on the Edge,' an original miniseries from the multi-award winning writer/director Stephen Poliakoff (Glorious 39, 'Gideon's Daughter,' 'The Lost Prince'), is set to premiere on Starz in October 2013. The riveting five-episode miniseries features original lyrics and music from the Emmy(R) Award-winning musician and composer Adrian Johnston ('Gideon's Daughter,' 'Shackleton,' Kinky Boots, Brideshead Revisited), performed by actresses Angel Coulby and Wunmi Mosaku, who sing on screen for the first time.

LUCKY GUY Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2013


LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, is now in its final performances on Broadway. The production, the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe, was extended by popular demand through Wednesday, July 3 when it ends its record-breaking limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street).

LUCKY GUY's Vance & Wolfe Set for LEONARD LOPATE Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2013


LUCKY GUY Tony nominees, Courtney B. Vance and George C. Wolfe will appear on WNYC's "The Leonard Lopate Show" on Friday, June 6 at 1:00PM. Locally, the program airs on WNYC 93.9FM, AM820 and on www.wnyc.org. Elsewhere, check local listings.

VIDEO: Tom Hanks Talks LUCKY GUY on MORNING JOE
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013


LUCKY GUY Tony nominee Tom Hanks joined Tom Brokaw, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Mike Barnicle on "Morning Joe" this morning to discuss the play. Check out Hanks' full 25-minute interview below!

Tom Hanks, George C. Wolfe and More Talk LUCKY GUY on CHARLIE ROSE
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


LUCKY GUY Tony nominees Tom Hanks, Courtney B. Vance, director George C. Wolfe were joined by Nora Ephron's son, Jacob Bernstein for a panel on 'Charlie Rose' recently. Click HERE to watch the segment.

LUCKY GUY Will Be Published, Licensed by Dramatists Play Service
by Kelsey Denette - May 22, 2013


Dramatists Play Service will publish and license the acting edition of Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY, which has been nominated for six Tony Awards including Best Play. Founded in 1936 by the Dramatists Guild of America and the Society for Authors' Representatives, Dramatists Play Service publishes and licenses productions of plays in the United States, Canada and throughout the world. The company has published 18 of the last 25 Tony Award-winners for Best Play, including M. Butterfly, The Heidi Chronicles, The Grapes of Wrath, Dancing at Lughnasa, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Art, Side Man, Proof, The Goat, or Who is Sylvia, Take Me Out, I Am My Own Wife, Doubt, August: Osage County, God of Carnage, Red and Clybourne Park.

Tom Hanks Set for THE LATE SHOW Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 13, 2013


LUCKY GUY star and Tony nominee Tom Hanks will appear on "Late Show with David Letterman," on Tuesday, May 14. Locally, the program airs on WCBS2 between 11:30PM - 12:30AM. Elsewhere, check local listings.

LUCKY GUY Recoups; Becomes Highest Grossing Play in Broadway History
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2013


LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Tom Hanks, officially recouped its $3.6 million capitalization costs as of the week ending 4/28/13, eight weeks after beginning performances. The world premiere production of Nora Ephron's final work, which this week was nominated for six Tony Awards including Best Play, has also broken a record three times as the highest grossing play in Broadway history.

Sutton Foster, Jesse Tyler Ferguson Announce 2013 TONY AWARD Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2013


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for THE 67th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS were announced today by stage and screen actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement.

2013 Tony Awards - The Producers!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2013


Here's the nominated producers!

2013 Drama League Nominations Announced -- KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN & More Lead with 3!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 23, 2013


The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) has announced the 2013 Drama League Awards Nominees for Distinguished Play, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced at a ceremony hosted by Patina Miller and Michael Urie this morning at Sardi's Restaurant which were streamed live online at www.BroadwayWorld.com.

A HAUNTED HOUSE Creeps Up on Blu-ray/DVD & On Demand Today
by Movies News Desk - Apr 23, 2013


The hilarious comedy starring Marlon Wayans (White Chicks, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and Cedric the Entertainer (Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Ice Age) that pokes no-holds-barred fun at our deepest fears. A Haunted House will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, on DVD and On Demand today, April 23, 2013.

Tom Hanks-Led LUCKY GUY Extends Through July 3
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2013


LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, will extend its run through Wednesday, July 3 only. Lucky Guy, which opened April 1 to critical acclaim at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), is the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe.

Photo Flash: Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney, Christopher McDonald and More Star in LUCKY GUY, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2013


Two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, a new play written by three-time Academy Award nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe. Lucky Guy began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 1st, with an opening slated for tonight, April 1, 2013. Scroll down for photos of the cast onstage!

Photo Flash: First Look at Tom Hanks, Maura Tierney, Christopher McDonald and More in LUCKY GUY!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013


Two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks makes his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, a new play written by three-time Academy Award nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe. Lucky Guy began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 1st, with an opening slated for April 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Hanks and the cast in action below!

A HAUNTED HOUSE Creeping Up on Blu-ray/DVD & On Demand, 4/23
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2013


The hilarious comedy starring Marlon Wayans (White Chicks, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and Cedric the Entertainer (Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Ice Age) that pokes no-holds-barred fun at our deepest fears. A Haunted House will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, on DVD and On Demand on April 23, 2013.

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