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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 15-21
by Louisa Brady - Nov 21, 2014

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include Christine Andreas's return to 54 Below, opening nights of SIDE SHOW, A DELICATE BALANCE, and THE RIVER, Aaron Tveit in ASSASSINS, and more!

Megan Hilty, Cheyenne Jackson & Varla Jean Coming to Nourse Theater this Winter
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 21, 2014

Hosted by Sirius XM Radio Star Seth Rudetsky whom the New York Times dubbed 'The Mayor of Broadway,' this unique series arrives this winter at The Nourse Theater with two concerts scheduled for Megan Hilty on February 7th and Cheyenne Jackson on March 14th.

Photo Coverage: A DELICATE BALANCE Pays Tribute to Mike Nichols at Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Nov 21, 2014

Last night marked the opening of the star-studded review of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance with Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. During the emotional opening night curtain call, the cast took the time to pay tribute to legendary director Mike Nichols, who passed away yesterday. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon runs through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Review Roundup: A DELICATE BALANCE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Nov 21, 2014

Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, officially opens tonight, November 20, and runs through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway's A DELICATE BALANCE, Starring Glenn Close, John Lithgow and More!
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2014

Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance opens tonight, November 20 on Broadway, starring Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Interview: Martha Plimpton's Balancing Act
by Naomi Serviss - Nov 20, 2014

Plimpton, though weaned on Edward Albee plays, "never had that kind of intimate thing with it," but now she's immersed as Julia in A DELICATE BALANCE.

Full House - Meet the Cast of A DELICATE BALANCE, Opening Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - Nov 20, 2014

Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance opens tonight, November 20, on Broadway. The production stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

WAKE UP with BWW 11/20/14 - A DELICATE BALANCE, LITTLE DANCER, Menzel in Concert and More!
by Jessica Showers - Nov 20, 2014

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: John Lithgow and Glenn Close star in A DELICATE BALANCE, opening tonight on Broadway, LITTLE DANCER opens in D.C., Idina Menzel appears in an afternoon concert and more!

A DELICATE BALANCE, Starring John Lithgow and Glenn Close, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2014

Opening night is tonight, November 20th at 6:30 pm for Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance. The production stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

WAKE UP with BWW 11/19/14 - ALLEGRO, THE UNDERCLASSMAN, Mientus in LES MIZ and More!
by Jessica Showers - Nov 19, 2014

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: ALLEGRO and THE UNDERCLASSMAN open off-Broadway, Andy Mientus returns to LES MIZ and more!

Photo Flash: First Look at John Lithgow, Glenn Close and More in A DELICATE BALANCE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2014

Opening night is this Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 pm for Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance . The production stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

AMC Theatres and Paramount Pictures Introduce First Time Unlimited Ticket for INTERSTELLAR
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2014

AMC Theatres and Paramount Pictures are excited to offer AMC Stubs members a first-of-its-kind INTERSTELLAR Unlimited Ticket, which allows AMC's loyal moviegoers to see the film as many times as they'd like for one price.

Sunday Special: From the Screen to the Boards - This Season's Movie Stars on Broadway
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 16, 2014

From Broadway debuts to stage veterans, this season is swarming with big screen stars. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the backstory on this year's film-to-stage transplants. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to let us who you're most excited to see on the Great White Way, plus which actors you'd like to make the leap!

INTERSTELLAR Receives Truly Moving Picture Award from Heartland Film
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2014

The major motion picture release 'Interstellar' from Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, directed by Christopher Nolan ('Inception', 'Dark Knight Trilogy'), has been recognized with the Truly Moving Picture Award by nonprofit arts organization Heartland Film. Select theatrically-released titles-entertaining films that do much more than just entertain-are honored with the designation throughout the year. Submissions are received directly from studios and producers for consideration.

INTERSTELLAR Blasts Into IMAX Theaters with $20.5 Million Opening Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2014

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Paramount Pictures' and Warner Bros. Pictures' release of writer-director Christopher Nolan's Interstellar blasted into IMAX theatres in record-setting fashion, grossing $20.5 million from 574 IMAX locations worldwide

VIDEO: Director Christopher Nolan Talks Sci-fi Thriller INTERSTELLAR on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2014

INTERSTELLAR director Christopher Nolan stopped by ABC's Good Morning America to discuss his new sci-fi blockbuster starring Matthew McConaughey. Check out the appearance below!

Cheyenne Jackson Makes 'Broadway @ NOCCA' Debut in New Orleans Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2014

When Broadway, TV and film star Cheyenne Jackson made his debut in the Broadway @ The Art House series hosted by Seth Rudetsky this past summer, the Cape Cod Times called him 'a singer with tremendous style' and raved that 'his vocal range goes deep' and 'his dance moves go from sultry to hip-swiveling rock.' On the heels of selling-out all six of his summer shows in Provincetown, Cheyenne Jackson make his debut in the Broadway @ NOCCA series tonight, November 7th at 7:30PM for one show only.

VIDEO: Anne Hathaway Talks New Film 'Interstellar' on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2014

Oscar winner Anne Hathaway stopped by ABC's Good Morning America and described what is was like to work with director Christopher Nolan in the new space thriller INTERSTELLAR, hitting theaters this Friday.

Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR Receives Widest-Ever Global Release In 760 IMAX Theatres, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2014

Imax Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Paramount Pictures' and Warner Bros. Pictures' release of writer-director Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR will receive the widest-ever Imax release globally. The film begins its global launch at select Imax theatres in North America today, Nov. 5, and will eventually screen at more than 760 Imax theatres during its worldwide run, including approximately 370 domestic and 390 international Imax locations.

Cast of INTERSTELLAR Set for Google+ Hangout Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2014

Join the cast of Interstellar including Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain for the Interstellar Google+ Hangout on Air live from the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, November 5 from 2:30pm PT/5:30pm ET-3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET. Visit https://plus.google.com/+InterstellarMovie to hang and submit questions for the cast.

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