Photo Flash: Broadway Stands Up for Freedom with the NYCLU!

Just last night, the NYCLU (New York Civil Liberties Union) hosted its 15th Annual "Broadway Stands Up For Freedom" Concert, and Mr. Harry Belafonte was honored with the inaugural "Freedom Award" for his lifetime dedication to fighting for civil rights and civil liberties. (more...)

Chris Jackson, Gavin Creel, Lindsay Mendez, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Andrea Burns and More to 'STAND UP FOR FREEDOM' This Year

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced today a star-studded lineup of performers for the annual benefit concert, "Broadway Stands Up for Freedom," which will take place on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.  This iconic concert was created 15 years ago by aspiring musical theater actors to highlight social injustices and civil rights issues through song and spoken word. (more...)

BWW Feature: JFK CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION at Kennedy Center Pays Fitting Tribute for JFK's 100th

Memorial Day is a time where we remember the fallen who gave their lives for this country. This past Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, we also remembered President John F. Kennedy on the day of his birth 100 years ago. The JFK Centennial Celebration was the culminating event in a yearlong tribute to the Kennedy Center's namesake. (more...)

The Kennedy Center's JFK Centennial Celebration to Feature Brian Dennehy, Christopher Jackson, Taylor Mac, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and More

With its JFK Centennial Celebration, The Kennedy Center honors exactly 100 years since the birth of its namesake with a special afternoon of readings, performances, and rare video footage featuring a star-studded roster of talent from theworlds of music, theater, dance, and TV/film on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 4 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Opera House. (more...)

Casting Announced for Music Theatre Wichita's 2017 Season

Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita 46th Season, 'Hollywood to Broadway,' featuring five lavish stage musicals inspired by films, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Hairspray, and the Kansas premieres of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Disney's Newsies.   (more...)

SUNDAY IN THE PARK & SIGNIFICANT OTHER Bid Farewell to Broadway

Today, Broadway says goodbye to two productions that brought new forms of art to the theatre scene: Sunday in the Park with George, and Significant Other. (more...)

Jake Gyllenhaal-Led SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Will Get Cast Recording

The producers of the hit Broadway revival of New York City Center's production Sunday in the Park with George starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford, announced today that the show will live on past its critically acclaimed, sold-out limited engagement, with a cast album to be released this summer by Warner Music Group. (more...)

Billy Porter, Kristine Nielsen, Shoshana Bean & More Earn Elliot Norton Nominations; Diane Paulus Receives Prize for Sustained Excellence

Two dozen nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced today by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA), with winners to be revealed at the 35th Annual Elliot Norton Awards on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 7 PM, at Huntington Theatre Company's BU Theatre.   (more...)

Rialto Chatter: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Producers Hope to Extend Show's Run?

According to today's New York Post however, after strong reviews and a healthy return at the box office, producers are hoping to extend the show's run by a few extra weeks (more...)

VIDEO: What Caused a Giant 'Weepfest' When Mandy Patinkin Visited 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK'?

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY, Mandy Patinkin talked about the emotional experience he had seeing Jake Gyllenhaal in the Sondheim musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, now on Broadway.  (more...)

'SUNDAY IN THE PARK' Stars Slated for This Week's BROADWAY SESSIONS

This Thursday night, March 30th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from the hit revival of Sunday in the Park with George and more. (more...)

VIDEO: 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK's Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals What Inspires Him Most

On this morning's GMA, Jake Gyllenhaal discussed his new film, 'Life' as well as his Broadway musical debut in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. 'It's the closest thing to my heart of almost everything I've ever done,' he shared (more...)

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Credits Mandy Patinkin for Opening His 'Heart Chakra'

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Jake Gyllenhaal chatted about his newly discovered 'heart chakra,' opened up by a visit by Mandy Patinkin to his Broadway performance in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. (more...)

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Shows Off His Tongue Twisty Broadway Musical Singing on TONIGHT SHOW

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jake Gyllenhaal chatted about the trickly singing he had to master to play pointillist painter Georges Seurat in the Broadway musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. (more...)

Rush Ticket Policy Will Continue Through Run SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Hot off last week's historic opening night, the producers of Sunday in the Park with George are pleased to announce the show will continue to offer a limited number of tickets $41 each, to celebrate the re-opening of Hudson Theatre as it becomes Broadway's 41st theater.  All $41 tickets will be available at Hudson Theatre box office (139-141 West 44th Street) on the day of the performance when the box office opens. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside the SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Gypsy Robe Ceremony

Ambassador Theatre Group's Broadway revival of the New York City Center production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning Sunday in the Park with George just re-opened the historic Hudson Theatre (139-141 West 44th Street) last night, for a 10-week engagement. Directed by Sarna Lapine, performances will play through Sunday, April 23rd. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the sacred Gypsy Robe ceremony and below, check out photos of recipient MaryAnn Hu with the company! (more...)

Photo Coverage: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Stars Celebrate at After Party

Ambassador Theatre Group's Broadway revival of the New York City Center production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning Sunday in the Park with George just re-opened the historic Hudson Theatre (139-141 West 44th Street) last night, for a 10-week engagement. Directed by Sarna Lapine, performances will play through Sunday, April 23rd. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the opening night at the starry after party. Go inside the big night below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

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Photo Coverage: Jake Gyllenhaal & Annaleigh Ashford Take Opening Night Bows in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Ambassador Theatre Group's Broadway revival of the New York City Center production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning Sunday in the Park with George just re-opened the historic Hudson Theatre (139-141 West 44th Street) last night, for a 10-week engagement. Directed by Sarna Lapine, performances will play through Sunday, April 23rd. (more...)

Review Roundup: Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE- All the Reviews!

Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (in his Broadway musical debut) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford lead the all-star cast of an extremely limited engagement of Stephen Sondheim and George Lapine's, 'Sunday in the Park with George'. (more...)