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Video Roundup: Meet Broadway's New Funnyman- FISH IN THE DARK's Larry David!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2015


Fish In the Dark, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld, begins previews at Broadway's Cort Theater tonight, February 2nd and open on March 5 for a limited 18-week engagement through Sunday, June 7. FISH IN THE DARK, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will mark Larry David's Broadway debut and will feature Jayne Houdyshell, Jake Cannavale, Jonny Orsini, Rosie Perez, and Jerry Adler. The world knows David as the Emmy Award-winning creator of Seinfeld, but the funny man also has plenty of experience in front of the camera. Below, we've gathered clips some of David's acting work!

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Begins Previews on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2015


Fish In the Dark, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld, begins previews at Broadway's Cort Theater tonight, February 2nd and open on March 5 for a limited 18-week engagement through Sunday, June 7.

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Breaks Broadway Advance Sales Records!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2015


Fish In the Dark, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld, begins previews at Broadway's Cort Theater on February 2nd and open on March 5 for a limited 18-week engagement through Sunday, June 7. Earlier this month, BroadwayWorld reported that the show had already earned over $11 million in advance ticket sales, and the number has only grown since. BroadwayWorld has just confirmed that advance ticket sales have surpassed $13.5 million, breaking a play pre-sale record, previously held by Betrayal, of $13.05 million.

Photo Coverage: A Fairytale Opening- INTO THE WOODS Takes First Off-Broadway Bows!
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 23, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company presents a new Off-Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Tony Award-winning Into the Woods. Directed by Noah Brody and Ben Steinfeld, this production premiered in May 2013 at the McCarter Theatre in association with the Fiasco Theater. Into the Woods officially opened last night, January 22, 2015 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement thru March 22, 2015. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside opening night below!

Up on the Marquee: FISH IN THE DARK
by Walter McBride - Jan 19, 2015


Fish In the Dark, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld, begins previews at Broadway's Cort Theater on February 2nd and open on March 5 for a limited 18-week engagement through Sunday, June 7. Below, check out photos of the marquee at the Cort Theatre!

VIDEO: FISH IN THE DARK's Larry David Talks Broadway Debut: 'I Really Got Myself In a Pickle!'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2015


Larry David stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN to talk about his upcoming Broadway debut in Fish In the Dark and revealed that he never had any intention of acting in the play.

Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Reaches $11 Million in Advance Ticket Sales
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2015


Fish In the Dark, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld, begins previews at Broadway's Cort Theater on February 2nd and open on March 5 for a limited 18-week engagement through Sunday, June 7. According to the New York Post, the show is already bringing in major money at the box office. The play has already earned over $11 million in advance ticket sales, according to Michel Riedel, and it could reach $13 million by the time it opens in March.

VIDEO: Larry David Talks Broadway Debut in FISH IN THE DARK on 'Howard Stern'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2015


Seinfeld co-creator and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star Larry David made his first appearance on The Howard Stern Show yesterday, January 7th to discuss his new Broadway play FISH IN THE DARK

Something's Coming: What's Ahead for Broadway in Spring 2015!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 28, 2014


2015 is almost here, and that means that a slew of new shows are on their way to the Great White Way. Before the 2015 Awards season gets started, no less than nineteen new productions will take tike their first Broadway bows. Catch up on what's in store for the season ahead below!

Rita Wilson, MaryLouise Burke, Ben Shenkman, and More Join Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 7, 2014


Rita Wilson, MaryLouise Burke, and Ben Shenkman have joined the cast of Larry David's upcoming Broadway play, FISH IN THE DARK.

Jayne Houdyshell Comments On LUCKY STIFF Movie
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 17, 2014


Jayne Houdyshell discusses playing the Landlady in LUCKY STIFF!

Tickets to Larry David's A FISH IN THE DARK Go On Sale Tomorrow, 10/06
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 5, 2014


Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Monday, October 6) at the Cort Theatre box office for FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and co-creator of Seinfeld.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/25/14 - MONEY GRUBBIN' WHORES, CARRIE in Melbourne and More!
by Jessica Khan - Sep 25, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: MONEY GRUBBIN' WHORES and GOING ONCE! LAUGHING TWICE!! begin off-Broadway, CARRIE travels to Melbourne, Broadway 'gets confirmed' at 54 Below and more!

TV: Watch Highlights from THE SHOPLIFTERS at Arena Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2014


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater kicks off the 2014/15 season with the world premiere of Morris Panych's The Shoplifters, a biting comedy about society's haves and have-nots and how much they might actually have in common. The Shoplifters runs through October 19, 2014 in the Kreeger Theater. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

BWW Reviews: THE SHOPLIFTERS Offers Laughs, Chance to Ponder at Arena Stage
by Jennifer Perry - Sep 21, 2014


'The Shoplifters' is a perfect way to start the 65th Season at Arena Stage off right!

Photo Flash: THE SHOPLIFTERS Celebrates Opening at D.C.'s Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2014


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater kicks off the 2014/15 season with the world premiere of Morris Panych's The Shoplifters, a biting comedy about society's haves and have-nots and how much they might actually have in common. The Shoplifters runs through October 19, 2014 in the Kreeger Theater. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

THE SHOPLIFTERS, Starring Jayne Houdyshell, Begins Tonight at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2014


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater kicks off the 2014/15 season with the world premiere of Morris Panych's The Shoplifters, a biting comedy about society's haves and have-nots and how much they might actually have in common. Noted Canadian playwright and director Panych, a two-time recipient of the Governor General's Literary Award, makes his Arena Stage debut with an expertly drawn cast of oddball characters and a high-stakes battle of wills involving a career shoplifter whose life of petty crime is halted by an overzealous rookie security guard and his ambivalent mentor. The Shoplifters runs tonight, September 5, through October 19, 2014 in the Kreeger Theater.

WAKE UP with BWW 9/5/14 - WINTER'S TALE in Central Park, 'MIGHTY REAL' Off-Broadway, Joan Rivers and More!
by Jessica Showers - Sep 5, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: THE WINTER'S TALE begins at the Delacorte, 'MIGHTY REAL' starts performances off-Broadway, RUTHLESS! benefits BC/EFA, we remember Joan Rivers and more!

Jane Houdyshell, Rosie Perez, Jerry Adler and More to Join Larry David in Broadway's FISH IN THE DARK; Spring Dates Set!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2014


Tickets go on sale today for FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy starring and written by Larry David, the creator and star of HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and co-creator of 'Seinfeld.' FISH IN THE DARK, to be directed by Anna D. Shapiro, will mark Larry David's Broadway debut and will feature Jayne Houdyshell, Jake Cannavale, Jonny Orsini, Rosie Perez, and Jerry Adler. The production will begin previews Monday, February 2, and open on Thursday, March 5 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

BWW Interviews: THE SHOPLIFTERS at Arena Stage Raises Questions and Forms Connections through Comedy
by Benjamin Tomchik - Sep 2, 2014


Arena Stage, D.C.'s venerable theatrical institution along the Potomac River, has established a reputation over its last 64 seasons for presenting works that challenge, engage and entertain audiences. The world-premiere production of Morris Panych's comedy The Shoplifters, which opens its season, seems poised to continue that tradition, all thanks to a shoplifter named Alma and a security guard named Otto.

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