The national tour of Green Day's 'American Idiot' opened in Los Angeles last night, March 14, at the Ahmanson Theatre. Performances continue through April 22, 2012. Check out photos from the star-studded opening night below!
Tony Award-winning actress Alice Ripley was the special surprise guest at the Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Winter Workshop. Ripley had a Q&A with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance. She surprised the students with a performance of her new single 'Beautiful Eyes,' and a song from Next to Normal.
Not to be outdone by their female counterparts, the men of Broadway can boast a banner year. Norbert Leo Butz won a second Tony for Catch Me If You Can, Harry Potter mega-star Daniel Radcliffe made his debut in a Broadway musical to tremendous acclaim, Matt Stone, Trey Parker and Robert Lopez rocked Broadway to its core with the Rialto's latest certified Blockbuster, The Book of Mormon, and Pee-Wee Herman came to the stage at last.
As first reported on TVLine.com, actor Jon Tenney of TNT's 'The Closer' is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of Aaron Sorkin's new HBO drama series, THE NEWSROOM.
According to Deadline, Aaron Sorkin's new HBO series finally has an official title- 'The Newsroom.' Set to star in the series is Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher Jr., Thomas Sadowski, Jane Fonda and Olivia Munn.
According to TVLine, Jane Fonda has joined the cast of Aaron Sorkin's new HBO series- 'Newsroom.' Fonda joins previously announced Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher Jr., Thomas Sadowski and Olivia Munn. Fonda will play Leona Lansing, 'the CEO of cable news network's parent company.'
Broadway stars including cast members from Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Ben Walker, Kate Roberts, and Erin Felgar), American Idiot (John Gallagher Jr., Theo Stockman, Rebecca Jones and Libby Winters) and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Celia Keenan-Bolger and Sarah Saltzberg) gathered and sang Monday night at Colt Coeur's 2nd Annual Karaoke Classic Benefit in Brooklyn. Rightor Doyle, Mamie Gummer and Celia Keenan-Bolger chaired the event which raised funds for Play Hotel (Colt Coeur's ongoing reading series, and their principal arena for developing new work) as well as their next production.
Colt Coeur (Seven Minutes in Heaven, Fish Eye) is a NY-based ensemble of actors, designers, playwrights and directors dedicated to making original, story-driven, aggressively visceral theater.
Colt Coeur (Seven Minutes in Heaven, Fish Eye) is a NY-based ensemble of actors, designers, playwrights and directors dedicated to making original, story-driven, aggressively visceral theater.
Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of WE LIVE HERE by Zoe Kazan, directed by Sam Gold, opened last night, October 12 at New York City Center - Stage I.. Due to popular demand, the production has been extended through Sunday, November 6. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night party and brings you photo coverage below!
The second annual Karaoke Classic benefit will feature the talents of John Gallagher Jr., Rebecca Naomi Jones, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Taylor Trensch, Betty Gilpin, Jessica Hecht, and Grace McLean. The benefit is chaired by Keenan-Bolger, Rightor Doyle and Mamie Gummer.
The Record is a brand new column that gives Broadway performers an outlet to discuss their solo music. We love and support our favorite stage performers but this will be your first chance to really find out what their music is all about. You can learn about their CD's, concerts, influences, upcoming projects and much more. We are excited to present our third issue with the wonderful John Gallagher Jr.. We sat down with him to discuss his original music and plans for a album.
Stage Left Theatre announces the addition of two performances to the schedule for our critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of Farragut North written by Beau Willimon and directed by Artistic Director Vance Smith.
Stage Left Theatre announces the addition of two performances to the schedule for our critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of Farragut North written by Beau Willimon and directed by Artistic Director Vance Smith.
The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC), in partnership with Harrison Summer Theater, has announced the New York regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical, Spring Awakening. The upcoming performances will be on Friday, September 16 at 8:00pm, Saturday, September 17 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 18 at 7:00pm at WPPAC, located on the 3rd floor of the White Plains City Center (Mamaroneck Ave. and Main Street in downtown White Plains).
Many of everyone's Broadway and off-Broadway favorites, including: Featuring: William Finn, Jonathan Groff, Sherie Renee Scott, Raul Esparza, Patina Miller, John Gallagher Jr, Krysta Rodriguez, Gideon Glick, Jennifer Damiano, Adam Chanler Berat, Jay Armstrong Johnsen, Annaleigh Ashford, Eliseo Roman, Georgi James, Taylor Trensch, Adam Riegler, Carolee Carmello, Rachel Potter, and more teamed up on the webisode project Billy Green.
According to published reports, HBO has officially picked up Aaron Sorkin's still unitled series starring Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher Jr., Thomas Sadowski and Olivia Munn.
The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC), in partnership with Harrison Summer Theater, has announced the New York regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical, Spring Awakening. The upcoming performances will be on Friday, September 16 at 8:00pm, Saturday, September 17 at 8:00pm and Sunday, September 18 at 7:00pm at WPPAC, located on the 3rd floor of the White Plains City Center (Mamaroneck Ave. and Main Street in downtown White Plains).
Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming Chicago Premiere of Farragut North written by Beau Willimon and directed by Artistic Director Vance Smith. Farragut North is the first production of Stage Left's 30th season. Press opening is Thursday, September 7th at 8 PM, and the show runs through October 9th.
Tony Award-winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman delighted students as their special surprise guests during the Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Summer Intensive Session One. Shaiman and Wittman lent their talents for a surprise Q&A with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance. Following the Q&A, they led a Song Interpretation master class.
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