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Joyce DeWitt to Lead NSMT's ALL SHOOK UP
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 30, 2012


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
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2012


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
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 21, 2012


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
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2012


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.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Feb 19, 2012


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 19, 2012 - Sunday, February 19, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/19- CRAZY FOR YOU
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2012


Today in 1992, Crazy for You opened at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for 1622 performances. Crazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as 'The New Gershwin Musical Comedy', it is largely based on the songwriting team's 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well. Crazy for You won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production was directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.The cast included Jodi Benson as Polly, Harry Groener as Bobby Child, Bruce Adler as Bela Zangler, John Hillner as Lank Hawkins, Michele Pawk as Irene Roth, Jane Connell as Mother, and Beth Leavel as Tess.

PERFECT CRIME Hits 10,000 Performances 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2011


The longest-running play in New York City history will reach its historic 10,000th performance on September 25, 2011.

Photo Coverage: York Theatre Begins Musicals In Mufti Series with 'I'M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER' & 'STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER' in Rep
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 20, 2011


The award-winning York Theatre Company began performances on Sunday, June 19, for the first two titles in its upcoming Musicals in Mufti Series, the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances. Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford's late-70s Off-Broadway hit, I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road will play in repertory with the world premiere of the show's sequel, Still Getting My Act Together from June 19-26, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening event and brings you photo coverage below!

York Theatre Company's I'M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER... and STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Open Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 19, 2011


The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) presents first two titles in its upcoming Musicals in Mufti Series-the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 24th Anniversary
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 18, 2011


The longest-running play in New York City history is turning 24.

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 24th Anniversary 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2011


The longest-running play in New York City history is turning 24.

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 24th Anniversary
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2011


The longest-running play in New York City history is turning 24.

Guiding Light's Stephen Zinnato Joins the Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 7/19-8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2010


Stephen Zinnato, who played Nolan opposite Joan Collins on Guiding Light for three years, will join the Off Broadway cast of Perfect Crime for two weeks only, July 19 through August 1, 2010, in the role of Inspector James Ascher.

Guiding Light's Stephen Zinnato Joins the Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 7/19-8/1
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010


Stephen Zinnato, who played Nolan opposite Joan Collins on Guiding Light for three years, will join the Off Broadway cast of Perfect Crime for two weeks only, July 19 through August 1, 2010, in the role of Inspector James Ascher.

PERFECT CRIME Hits 9500 Performances 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


Perfect Crime, New York's answer to The Mousetrap, was optioned for Broadway in 1980 while its author, Warren Manzi, was playing Mozart in the Broadway production of Amadeus. At the time, Manzi was the youngest American to have a play optioned for Broadway.

George McDaniel Joins Cast Of PERFECT CRIME
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


Television veteran George McDaniel will join the cast of Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in the history of New York theater, on Friday, February 26, 2010. He assumes the role of Lionel McAuley and replaces Dale Hensley, who will be joining the cast of Broadway's La Cage Aux Folles.

Erik Parillo Joins The Cast Of PERFECT CRIME 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


Erik Parillo, last seen as part of the cast of Mindgame at The Soho Playhouse, will join the cast of Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York history, on Monday, December 7, 2009.

Erik Parillo Joins The Cast Of PERFECT CRIME 12/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2009


Erik Parillo, last seen as part of the cast of Mindgame at The Soho Playhouse, will join the cast of Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York history, on Monday, December 7, 2009.

John Hillner Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 11/23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2009


John Hillner, who starred on Broadway as Georges in the Tony Award-winning 2004 revival of La Cages Aux Folles, will join the cast of Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York history, on Monday, November 23, 2009. He assumes the role of Harrison Brent and replaces Randy Kovitz, who will play his final performance on Sunday, November 22.

John Hillner Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 11/23
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 18, 2009


John Hillner, who starred on Broadway as Georges in the Tony Award-winning 2004 revival of La Cages Aux Folles, will join the cast of Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York history, on Monday, November 23, 2009. He assumes the role of Harrison Brent and replaces Randy Kovitz, who will play his final performance on Sunday, November 22.

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