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SEA WALL / A LIFE Will Be Recorded by Audible
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2019

Audible today announced that it will record the Broadway hit Sea Wall/A Life, starring Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Tony Award nominee Tom Sturridge, two of the finest actors of their generation, as an Audible Original production, to be made available for millions of listeners globally in the coming months.

VIDEO: Krysta Rodriguez Revisits SMASH, IN THE HEIGHTS, THE ADDAMS FAMILY And More In New Medley!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019

Krysta Rodriguez makes her long-awaited Feinstein's/54 Below solo debut and has debuted a brand new medley exploring career highlights from her time in Broadway shows including Spring Awakening, First Date, The Addams Family, In the Heights, A Chorus Line and more!

John Lithgow to Co-Star in THE OLD MAN on FX
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 12, 2019

Deadline reports that John Lithgow will star in FX's 'The Old Man' opposite Jeff Bridges. Jon Watts, famous for directing Marvel's most recent 'Spider-Man' films, will direct the pilot. 

Meet the Cast of THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2019

Two of the greatest actors of their generation come together in one unforgettable story of a shared life, and all of its complexities. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

BC/EFA Announces Early Bidding For Auction Packages For The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019

Get a jump start on your ultimate theatrical treasure hunt as early bidding opens today on dozens of auction items for the 33rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction.

William Jackson Harper And Jesse Eisenberg Join Playing On Air's Fall 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019

Playing on Air's Fall 2019 podcast season will begin this weekend with a special re-release of Jesse Eisenberg's short play A LITTLE PART OF ALL OF US, starring the playwright and Justin Bartha (The Hangover trilogy, a?oeThe Good Fighta??). The season will also feature Sean Carvajal (King Lear) and Bobby Moreno (a?oeHomelanda??) in 3:59AM: A DRAG RACE FOR TWO ACTORS by Marco Ramirez, as well as a live recording of Jacquelyn Reingold's 2B OR NOT 2B with William Jackson Harper (a?oeThe Good Place,a?? Midsommar) and Jenn Harris (a?oeGaybya??). 

Drew Gasparini, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Set For Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez, New Musicals And More Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

YELLOW FACE Comes To Sierra Madre Playhouse, September 23
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2019

The September selection for the ongoing Off The Page series of staged readings at Sierra Madre Playhouse is Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang.

Huntington Theatre Company Extends THE PURISTS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 26, 2019

Huntington Theatre Company has announced the extension of The Purists. Due to high ticket demand, this new play about people with opposing viewpoints who choose to get along will now run at the South End/Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA from August 30 a?" October 6.

VIDEO: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie Star in BOMBSHELL Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 21, 2019

Lionsgate has shared the first trailer for BOMBSHELL, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman, Academy Award nominee John Lithgow and Academy Award nominee Margot Robbie.

Tom Morello To Perform Three Night Run At Minetta Lane Theater
by Julie Musbach - Aug 14, 2019

Audible Inc. today announced a limited three-night live performance by Tom Morello at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre.

Audible Theater Announces Limited Runs Of CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE and THE SWIMMER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2019

Audible Inc., the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced two new theatrical events coming to the Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible's creative home for live performance in New York, this September. Canadian icon Margaret Trudeau's Certain Woman of an Age, and celebrated long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad's The Swimmer will each feature three-night limited engagements, to be recorded live as Audible Original productions and made available for listeners globally in the coming months. Tickets to Certain Woman of an Age and The Swimmer at the Minetta Lane Theatre are available today at here and here.

Kelsey Grammer to be Honored by The North Fork TV Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 6, 2019

The North Fork TV Festival announced Kelsey Grammer as recipient of this year's Canopy Award. A formal ceremony will be held on Friday, October 4 at the Greenport Theatre in Greenport, NY.

Kelsey Grammer To Be Honored At North Fork TV Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 6, 2019

The North Fork TV Festival announced Kelsey Grammer as recipient of this year's Canopy Award. A formal ceremony will be held on Friday, October 4 at the Greenport Theatre in Greenport, NY.

Hulu and Bleecker Street Partner On Exclusive Multi-Year Output Deal
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 5, 2019

Hulu and Bleecker Street have partnered on a new output deal granting Hulu exclusive SVOD rights to all upcoming Bleecker Street theatrical films. The deal was negotiated by Andrew Karpen, Kent Sanderson and Avy Eschenasy on behalf of Bleecker Street.

Open Window Theatre Welcomes First Managing Director, Cole Matson
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2019

Open Window Theatre has hired its first Managing Director, Dr. Cole Matson, as the next step in its 'Redemption 2019' theatre re-launch after a three-year producing hiatus. Dr. Matson will work with Open Window's founding Executive-Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary on the business management of the theatre and development of a new season of cultural events - including talks, concerts, film screenings, and new play readings - complementi

Krysta Rodriguez Reschedules 54 Below Solo Debut for September
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2019

Krysta Rodriguez makes her long-awaited Feinstein's/54 Below solo debut! Join us as Krysta presents a brand new concert exploring career highlights from her time in Broadway shows including Spring Awakening, First Date, The Addams Family, In the Heights, A Chorus Line and Good Vibrations. There will also be other favorite songs and surprises, in this evening featuring many special guests and accompanied by music director Ben Rauhala.

THE WAY SHE SPOKE Begins Previews on Monday
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2019

the way she spoke, Audible Theater's New York premiere play by Isaac Gomez, begins previews next week on Monday, July 8. Produced by Audible Inc., the way she spoke is directed by Jo Bonney, and stars Kate del Castillo.

UPDATE: Stagehands Injured from Falling Debris at the Golden Theatre in 'Stable Condition'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2019

BroadwayWorld has just learned that all three stagehands are in stable condition.

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