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Audience Rudeness Continues: Patti LuPone Snatches Cell Phone During SHOWS FOR DAYS Performance
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2015

Patti LuPone snatched a cell phone out of the hands of an audience member who was texting during the performance.

Outfest 2015 Honors HEDWIG's John Cameron Mitchell Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2015

BroadwayWorld can't think of a more deserving stage maven! Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator and star and 2015 Special Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell is this year's Outfest Achievement Award recipient. The presentation will take place before the festival's opening night screening of TIG tonight, July 9, in Los Angeles.

Photo Flash: Anthem of Hope! First Look at Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper and More in Broadway's AMAZING GRACE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015

AMAZING GRACE features music and lyrics by Christopher Smith and a book by Christopher Smith and Arthur Giron, directed by Gabriel Barre (Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party) and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies). AMAZING GRACE will open on Thursday, July 16 at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Jason Alexander in FISH IN THE DARK!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2015

Tony Award-winning actor Jason Alexander recently assumed the role of 'Norman Drexel' in Larry David's hit comedy Fish In the Dark, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Alexander steps into the role created by David in the comedy about a death in the family. The limited engagement run of the production, originally scheduled through June 7, is extended for six weeks through Saturday, August 1 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street). Below, check out new production shots of Alexander in action!

BWW Interview: Barbara Barrie's SIGNIFICANT Role
by Naomi Serviss - Jul 7, 2015

The veteran actor plays a grandmother who serves as ballast for a gay man struggling to find that certain someone in Joshua Harmon's bittersweet and laugh-out-loud funny play.

WAKE UP with BWW 7/7/2015 - PENN & TELLER, NYMF and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jul 7, 2015

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: Penn & Teller bring magic and humor to Broadway tonight, NYMF launches today and more!

BWW Reviews: Beckett's HAPPY DAYS, or Winnie Loves Willie
by Michael Dale - Jul 7, 2015

Brooke Adams is a charming symbol of optimism in Samuel Beckett's landmark of existentialist theatre.

THE LAST SHIP's Sally Ann Triplett Heads to the Crazy Coqs Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2015

THE LAST SHIP's Sally Ann Triplett will perform at the Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zedel in London, beginning tonight, July 7, 2015.

Can You Spell R-E-U-N-I-O-N? Where Are the SPELLING BEE Students Now?
by Nora Dominick - Jul 5, 2015

BroadwayWorld has decided to take you back to the bee to look back at the extremely talented original cast as we prepare for the one-night only reunion!

BWW Reviews: A Quickie Trip to the Mothership for a Dose of Amazing!
by Jay Irwin - Jul 5, 2015

Dear readers, it had been about a year since my previous trip back to the Mothership (a.k.a. New York) and I felt it was time for a recharge of my Broadway batteries, even if it could only be a quickie. Well let me tell you there is plenty of awesome happening out there to catch. Now I only caught five of them but they were all amazing. Granted, I did pick from the cream of the crop of recent award winners and high profile shows but that only means that I can give a collective WOW to them all with my three letter rating system. Let's take a look at my whirlwind journey.

BWW Review: Greene Glimmers in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Dale - Jul 3, 2015

Ellen Greene doesn't just reprise her iconic performances as Audrey, she deepens it.

BWW Interviews: Dear (Evan Hansen's) Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, How Do Your Musicals Grow?
by Ellen Burns - Jul 2, 2015

The team of Benj Pasek & Justin Paul was literally “on the move” when I had the chance to chat with them about Dear Evan Hansen, their latest project, for which DC is fortunate enough to be the host for the world premiere, thanks to Arena Stage's dedication to nurturing new work. Benj and Justin were, in fact, driving to DC to begin the final stages of preparation for the July 10 first preview of the show. As it turns out, this was their very first visit to Arena Stage, and they were excited, and more than ready to be there. But first, we talked.

Broadway San Jose's BOOK OF MORMON is Heavenly Now thru July 12
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Jul 2, 2015

The BOOK OF MORMON is holding court at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts now through July 12!

WAKE UP with BWW 7/2/2015 - BEACHES in Chicago, JRB in Des Moines and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jul 2, 2015

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: The pre-Broadway engagement of BEACHES opens in the Windy City and more!

Photo Flash: Suppertime! First Look at Jake Gyllenhaal, Ellen Greene and More in Encores! Off-Center's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2015

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ellen Greene, Taran Killam, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Marva Hicks and Ramona Keller star in the Encores! Off-Center concert production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running for three performances, July 1-2, 2015 at New York City Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! 

Word of Mouth Propels Broadway's HAND TO GOD Toward Profit
by Jessica Showers - Jul 1, 2015

Broadway's HAND TO GOD went home Tony-less last month but not penniless. 

BWW Reviews: Ross' OF GOOD STOCK, Three Sisters in Cape Cod
by Michael Dale - Jul 1, 2015

Melissa Ross' funny and emotionally engaging play takes on a genre made familiar by Chekhov and Wasserstein.

'MIGHTY REAL...' Creators Appear on TV One's UNSUNG Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2015

MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL, the hit musical celebration of the life and music of the original 1970s 'Queen of Disco,' Sylvester, will be featured on TV One's award-winning series 'Unsung.' 

Hodges & Hodges Set the Stage for THE BOOK OF MORMON: Broadway San Jose Now thru July 12
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges - Jul 1, 2015

THE BOOK OF MORMON is coming to Broadway San Jose, Now Thru July 12.

Review Roundup: OF GOOD STOCK, Starring Alicia Silverstone, Opens at MTC
by Review Roundups - Jul 1, 2015

Manhattan Theatre Club presents the New York premiere of Of Good Stock, the new play by Melissa Ross, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. The limited engagement opens tonight, June 30, at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

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