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BWW Review: BROKEN GLASS in Westport

Westport Country Playhouse closed its season by honoring the centennial of Pultizer prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller with his 1994 play, Broken Glass. The title partly refers to Kristallnacht, the pogrom during which the windows of Jewish-owned homes and businesses and synagogues were smashed and nearly 100 Jews murdered during those attacks and 30,000 more were arrested and sent to concentration camps. However, it really refers to the broken spirtis of a Brooklyn couple.

Photo Flash: First Look at BROKEN GLASS at Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse commemorates the centennial year of playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) with one of his last works, BROKEN GLASS, helmed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, playing now through October 24. Set in 1938 Brooklyn at the time of Nazi Germany's Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), the powerful drama incites a dangerous game of concealment, suspicion, and lies. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Stanton Case and More Set for Arthur Miller's BROKEN GLASS at Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse will commemorate the centennial year of playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) with one of his last works, BROKEN GLASS, helmed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, playing October 6 - 24. Set in 1938 Brooklyn at the time of Nazi Germany's Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass), the powerful drama incites a dangerous game of concealment, suspicion, and lies.

BWW Interviews: Michael Winther in NEXT TO NORMAL – From MAMMA MIA! To Maryland

I have to admit that I was very excited when I read that veteran actor Michael Winther would be returning to Center Stage to star in the Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL. It was Director David Schweizer who asked Winther to come to Center Stage for the role of Dan. Schweizer also directed Winther back in 2007 when he played the role of Dromio in BOYS FROM SYRACUSE along with Manu Narayan and Paolo Montalban. Winther became friends with Narayan when the two both worked on Broadway at the same time, Narayan was the star of BOMBAY DREAMS at the Broadway Theater and Winther was down the street at the Winter Garden in MAMMA MIA! Winther related it was Narayan who called him up last year to take Narayan's place in San Paolo, Brazil to perform in the KIezmer musical THE NIGHT IN THE OLD MARKET PLACE. So Winther spent ten days in Brazil along with another actress from the BOYS FROM SYRACUSE, Charlotte Cohn.

BWW Reviews: WICKED Consumes the Treasure Valley

After my experience with the story, I thought I knew the characters G(a)linda and Elphaba, however Kara Lindsay (G[a]linda) and Laurel Harris (Elphaba) have shown me new characters. Their singing and acting styles have put two new characters on stage that haven't been seen before. I would have been happy to have these two introduce the characters to me, as it was, I enjoyed them showing me another side of each character.

Wicked Brings Down the House at Orpheum

I used to believe the cyclone that dropped Dorothy's house on Munchinkland was a random disaster. Thanks to novelist Gregory Maguire, I now know better. Last night, when Director Joe Mantello brought this splendidly-imagined backstory to life on stage at the Orpheum, it once again brought down the house.

PERFECT CRIME Enters 27th Year Off-Broadway

PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit,' is turning 27 on April 18th - continuing on as the longest running play in the city's history. The smart, funny and fast-paced thriller at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in the Snapple Theater Center in Times Square will have played over 10,648 performances since it first opened in 1987 - to much fanfare, worldwide.

PERFECT CRIME to Perform 10/30 & 10/31 Despite Hurricane Sandy

PERFECT CRIME, NYC's longest running play, will have a performance tonight at 8 PM and tomorrow at 2 PM. Despite Hurricane Sandy's destruction in New York and beyond, producer's of Perfect Crime have decided to run the show tonight and continue their legacy. The play, a romantic thriller, often compared to Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, has run for 25 years in New York and will not let a hurricane stop their record-breaking run.

Rob Sedgwick Joins PERFECT CRIME as 'Lionel McAuley' Through October 20

Rob Sedgwick, accomplished New York actor, will join the cast of Warren Manzi's Perfect Crime, the longest running play in the history of New York theater, as Lionel McAuley, the deranged patient of physiatrist Margaret Brent. Sedgwick will perform a special limited run beginning Oct. 15 and running through Oct. 20.

Joyce DeWitt to Lead NSMT's ALL SHOOK UP

Get ready to shake things up with the ALL SHOOK UP, featuring 25 of Elvis Presley's greatest hits and starring "Three's Company" star, Joyce DeWitt. ALL SHOOK UP takes the stage at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) from Tuesday, August 14, through Sunday, August 26. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek of Joyce DeWitt in NSMT's ALL SHOOK UP

ALL SHOOK UP takes the stage at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) from Tuesday, August 14, through Sunday, August 26. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at 'Three's Company' star, Joyce DeWitt and her co-star, Ryan Overberg. Check back later for additional shots.

Photo Coverage: PERFECT CRIME Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

PERFECT CRIME, Warren Manzi's long-running funny, romantic thriller, celebrated its 25th anniversary Off Broadway last Wednesday, April 18, 2012, with performance number 10,233. PERFECT CRIME is the longest-running play in the history of New York theater. See photos from the celebration below!

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 25th Anniversary

PERFECT CRIME, Warren Manzi's long-running funny, romantic thriller, will celebrate its 25th anniversary Off Broadway today, April 18, 2012 with performance number 10,233. PERFECT CRIME is the longest-running play in the history of New York theater.

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