Jerry Zaks News

TheaterWorksUSA has adapted to this current situation in a way that will benefit young audiences around the country now and for the future, with the creation and launch of TheaterWorksUSAcademy.

The latest episode of the Broadway podcast a?oeThe Fabulous Invalida?? is a tribute to legendary theatre producer and non-profit administrator Bernard Gersten, who passed away on April 27th at age 97. 

Earlier this week, Broadway's MRS. DOUBTFIRE invited fans to enter a contest to win a personal  Mother's Day phone call to their mom (or any special lady who's been like a mother) from the show's leading man Rob McClure a?" as Mrs. Doubtfire.

Now that David Korins, Scenic Designer of the Broadway Production of Mrs. Doubfire, has revealed via tweet what the set of Mrs. Doubtfire will look like once it hits the stage, check out the design process!

David Korins, Scenic Designer of the Broadway Production of Mrs. Doubfire, has revealed via tweet what the set of Mrs. Doubtfire will look like once it hits the stage!

Broadway's Best Shows, a new home for entertaining, engaging content, long form features and exclusive access to Broadway's Best, will launch the weekly one-night-only 'Spotlight On Plays' series beginning Thursday, May 7, 2020 to benefit The Actors Fund.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre producer Bernard Gersten passed away this morning in his sleep. He was 97 years old.

ALONG THE WAY, the debut album from Bobby Conte Thornton (A Bronx Tale, Company) will be released digitally everywhere music is sold on Friday, April 24, 2020.

New York City Center is presenting the #EncoresArchives series! The most recent video features Mark Evans performing the title song from I Married An Angel, from encores production in 2019. The video also features dancer Sara Mearns.

Broadwayworld NJ continues our series interviews with top theatre professionals to learn about their upcoming plans. Our readers will enjoy this one with Mark S. Hoebee, the Producing Artistic Director of Paper Mill Playhouse. Hoebee also directs shows at the Playhouse.

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!

BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Broadway veteran Merwin Foard recently passed away at 59 years old. Born September 16, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Foard was last seen on Broadway in Aladdin as a standby for Jafar/Sultan.

Many may think that the heartwarming and brassy American musical comedy of yore with it's hummable tunes will never be seen again. That the days of star driven shows have dried up. The era when the names of Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, or Carol Channing all but guaranteed a hit musical. Now producers are wary of putting all of their eggs in one basket, relying on a star to stick with a show until it recoups it's investment. Happily...... no, joyously...... Broadway producer Scott Rudin was able to engage superstar Bette Midler for a year in the first revival of HELLO DOLLY! ever to happen on Broadway without Carol Channing

Hello poppets! The beloved family film starring Robin Williams is now a big Broadway musical, and we've got your exclusive access to $35 Rush tickets to the show. Bonus: You can purchase up to four (that's right!) Rush tickets, so get ready to bring the whole family to this musical comedy.

Broadway's Mrs. Doubtfire begins performances tonight, Monday March 9 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre and to celebrate, the show will be initiating its a?oeHelp Is On The Waya?? campaign by treating Joe Coffee customers in Bryant Park to a complimentary cuppa courtesy of Euphegenia Doubtfire herself.

Mrs. Doubtfire is officially in previews on Broadway!

Today's top stories: Mrs. Doubtfire begins previews tonight!

Check out Hello, Dolly! tour star, Tony-nominee Carolee Carmello as she transforms into the iconic Dolly Gallagher Levi!

Growing up unscathed in the Bronx in the 1960s was not easy. Young men had to deal with racial tensions as well as violent crime. Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri somehow made it out successfully and, in 1989, wrote a one-man play chronicling his experiences. It did so well that Robert DeNiro bought the rights and made his directorial debut with the 1993 film that also starred Palminteri. After a ten-year development process, Palminteri's story, A Bronx Tale, was made into a musical and opened on Broadway in 2016. A dream team of creatives created a show that boasts music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), lyrics by Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid, Sister Act), co-direction by Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, Sister Act), and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (The Addams Family, Jersey Boys, Ain't Too Proud).

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stotts- Managing Director) has announced the cast and creative team for Sister Act with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner, and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard.