Acclaimed classical actor Kathryn Hunter received the Samuel H. Scripps Award for Extraordinary Commitment to Promoting the Power of Language in Classical and Contemporary Theatre at Theatre for a New Audience's Spring Gala Celebrating Shakespeare's 452nd Birthday, last night at Capitale on the Lower East Side.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the third time this season to determine the eligibility of 11 Broadway productions for the 2016 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The Tony Awards Administration Committee will meet a total of four times throughout the 2015-2016 season to decide the eligibility for the 70th Annual Tony Awards.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) and Columbia University School of the Arts (Carol Becker, Dean of Faculty) have just announced Columbia@Roundabout, an initiative aimed at educating and developing the next generation of playwrights and theatre administrators, as both institutions celebrate their 50th anniversaries. No other collaborative partnership in the New York area brings together an esteemed Ivy League MFA program with a Tony Award- winning not-for-profit theatre. The initiative is made possible by a grant from the Tow Foundation.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) and the Board of Directors (Tom Tuft, Chairman) have embarked on a $50 million Anniversary Campaign to ensure the future of the 50- year- old not-for-profit institution. The campaign was announced last night at Roundabout's Spring Gala at the Waldorf Astoria, honoring six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald and Chairman Tom Tuft.
The shenanigans carry over offstage at the hit new Broadway revival of Noises Off. Below, see what happens when cast member Rob McClure surprises some unsuspecting fans during a post-show interview.
BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration of Jeremy Shamos, Kate Jennings Grant, David Furr, Rob McClure, Tracee Chima, Campbell Scott, Andrea Martin, Megan Hilty, and Daniel Davis in Noises Off.
The Tony-winner set designer's creation has to take a beating every night in a highly physical comedy.
Several special guests showed up for GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! IN CONCERT at Feinstein's/54 Below last night, February 1st, including Darren Criss and Joss Whedon. Scroll down for photos!
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Reunion Concert; Uncivil The Musical In Concert; Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner: Unattached!; Daniel Reichard Celebrates Rodgers and Hammerstein; and 'This Is Cabaret' with Ann Hampton Callaway and Special Guest Marilyn Maye.
Today the Tony Award winner speaks exclusively with BWW about starring in this high-energy comedic romp and reveals, 'I didn't quite know what I was getting myself into!'
Broadway's Megan Hilty (WICKED, SMASH) will guest star as 'Charlene Frumpkis' on Bravo's GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE. The actress appears on the episode titled 'Rule #25: Beware of the Second Chance', airing Tuesday, January 26th at 10 pm/ET.
Roundabout Theatre Company announced this morning a one-week extension to the hit Broadway comedy, Michael Frayn's Noises Off, directed by Jeremy Herrin, as part of the 50th Anniversary Season.
Roundabout Theatre Company's NOISES OFF opened last night, January 14, 2016, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6, 2016, on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the night. Below, check out the evening's starry guests on the red carpet!
Roundabout Theatre Company's NOISES OFF opened just last week, January 14, 2016, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and below, you can go inside the party as the cast reflected on the process so far!
Roundabout Theatre Company's NOISES OFF opened last night, January 14, 2016, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6, 2016, on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the night. Below, check out the evening's starry guests on the red carpet!
Opening Night! After Roundabout Theatre Company's NOISES OFF opened on January 14, 2016, the cast headed off to party and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the fun and the fashion!
Roundabout Theatre Company's Noises Off officially opens tonight, January 14, 2016, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6, 2016, on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Let's see what the critics had to say...
It's hard to imagine that the playwright known for COPENHAGEN, DEMOCRACY and BENEFACTORS first whipped up this frothy fun.
Roundabout Theatre Company's Noises Off officially opens tonight, January 14, 2016. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6, 2016, on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Scroll down to learn more about the cast and watch interviews with the company!
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