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York Theatre Company's STORYVILLE to Open Next Week

Performances begin Monday, July 15, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. for a limited engagement through Saturday, August 17, 2013 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). Opening Night is Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

BWW Flashback: Get Ready for Tonight's BROADWAY BARES with a Look Back at 2012's!

It was a storybook night of your favorite fairy tales as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers brought BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) on Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement, fun and sexiness backstage!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 23, Part 2 - PIPPIN's First SIP, PASSION, F#%KING UP EVERYTHING and More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our March 23rd SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured a first SIP from PIPPIN, plus shots from MATILDA, HANDS ON A HARDBODY, CINDERELLA, MOTOWN, ROCK OF AGES, KINKY BOOTS, WICKED, PASSION, F#%KING UP EVERYTHING, Encores! SUPERMAN, JERSEY BOYS, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, FLASHDANCE, WEST SIDE STORY, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, MARY POPPINS, SHREK and more!

Writers' Theatre Extends SWEET CHARITY Through 4/14

Writers' Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Michael Halberstam announce the two-week extension of Writers' Theatre production of Sweet Charity, book by Neil Simon with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Doug Peck and choreography by Jessica Redish. The production now runs through April 14, 2013, at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 23, Part 2 - LES MIS Tour Preps for the Oscars, HANDS ON A HARDBODY and More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our February 23rd SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured a first SIP from the cast of HANDS ON A HARDBODY, CINDERELLA, the LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Tour prepping for tonight's Oscars, and pictures from THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE FANTASTICKS, JERSEY BOYS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, West End's TOP HAT, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, FLASHDANCE and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 16, Part 2 - NEWSIES Take Over, CINDERELLA's Manly Tattoos and More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our February 16th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured more photo bombs from the NEWSIES (The Sound of Music, Tangled, Mrs. Doubtfire, Sex in the City and more), a last SIP from NEWSIES' Mike Faist, and images from ONCE, FLASHDANCE, CINDERELLA, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, MARY POPPINS in Mexico, and regional productions of CAROUSEL, [title of show], NEXT TO NORMAL and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 9, Part 2 - CINDERELLA's Greg Hildreth & Santino Fontana, THE LION KING's Knitting Club and More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our February 9th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured an epic intermission pic from CINDERELLA's Greg Hildreth and Santino Fontana, the men of THE LION KING knitting to their hearts' content, a tribute to PETER PAN's departing 'fly guy', and an electrifying shot from Phoenix Theatre's NEXT TO NORMAL, plus SIPs from THE FANTASTICKS, SPIDER-MAN, JEKYLL & HYDE, FLASHDANCE, SPAMALOT, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, HAIR, and lots of regional shows!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 2, Part 2 - CINDERELLA's Stepsisters, MORMON Wigs, HAIR & More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our February 2nd SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured Cinderella's Stepsisters 'Anti-Lament' and pictures from ROCK OF AGES, SPIDER-MAN, THE BOOK OF MORMON, off-Broadway's THE FANTASTICKS, the SPAMALOT UK National Tour, HAIR in NYC, and regional productions of THE MIRACLE WORKER, CATS, PIPPIN, OLIVER!, THE MUSIC MAN and more!

Photo Flash: First Look at Writers' Theatre's SWEET CHARITY, Opening Tonight

Writers' Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Michael Halberstam present the Writers' Theatre production of Sweet Charity, book by Neil Simon with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Doug Peck and choreography by Jessica Redish. The production runs through March 31, 2013 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, Il. Press Opening is tonight, January 31, 2013 at 7:30pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 26, Part 2 - CINDERELLA's First SIP, EVITA's Saucy 'End' Credit and More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our January 26th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured a hilarious (and shapely) final intermission pic from EVITA's Max von Essen, along with a great send-off from SPAMALOT in Finland, as well as a last wave to BOOK OF MORMON's Rory O'Malley, and a first SIP from Broadway's CINDERELLA, featuring Laura Osnes! Plus, check out photos from THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, ANYTHING GOES, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, ROCK OF AGES, PEEPSHOW in Las Vegas, a ton of images from a regional production of THE MUSIC MAN and more!

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 9th, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The pre-Broadway 'Big Fish,' a 'Fela!' tour, some long-running shows extend, Theo Ubique lights up the winter, Glencoe's 'Sweet Charity' jazz club, 'Lady Day,' two 'Grand Night' revues and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 29, Part 2 - BRING IT ON and A CHRISTMAS STORY Say Farewell & More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 29th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured final Saturday Intermission Pics from the casts of BRING IT ON and A CHRISTMAS STORY, a first SIP for FLASHDANCE, CHICAGO's mad woman with a hammer, and shots from EVITA, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE FANTASTICKS, Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, MARY POPPINS, ELF and quite a few regional shows!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 22, Part 2 - Holiday Edition - DROOD's Bieber Christmas Wish and More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 22nd SIP round-up! Yesterday evening's photos featured holiday-themed shots from EVITA's Max von Essen, A CHRISTMAS STORY, Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS tour, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, WHITE CHRISTMAS tour, HELLCAB in Chicago, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD--all the Men's Ensemble wants for Christmas is Justin Bieber, THE LION KING and lots of regional shows

Writers' Theatre Presents SWEET CHARITY, Beginning 1/22

Writers' Theatre Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Michael Halberstam announce the Writers' Theatre production of Sweet Charity, book by Neil Simon with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Doug Peck and choreography by Jessica Redish. The production runs January 22 - March 31, 2013 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL. Press Opening is Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 15, Part 2 - More Heartfelt Newtown Tributes and Christmas Cheer!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our December 15th SIP round-up! Yesterday evening's photos featured more heartfelt Newtown wishes from the casts of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Weathervane Playhouse, ELF's Jason Testa and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Jeremy Stolle, as well as pics from NEWSIES, THE GRINCH tour, BRING IT ON, THE LION KING, WHITE CHRISTMAS tour, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and a slew of regional productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, WHITE CHRISTMAS and more.

Writers’ Theatre Presents SWEET CHARITY, Beginning 1/22

Writers' Theatre continues its season with Sweet Charity, book by Neil Simon with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam with Music Direction by Doug Peck and Choreography by Jessica Reddish. The production runs January 22 - March 31, 2013 at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL. Press Opening is Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Nov 24 - NEWSIES Does A CHRISTMAS STORY, Broadway Supports Injured Fan and More!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Jeremy Stolle contacted BroadwayWorld today with news that a boy named Robby was going to see his first Broadway show but was badly injured before getting the opportunity. According to Stolle, he is pulling through, but many Broadway casts are joining together to send their love to this fan with a #TeamRobby picture. Today's photos also feature a fabulous series from the cast of NEWSIES performing iconic scenes from A CHRISTMAS STORY and more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Nov 17, Part 2 - EVITA Channels THE PERFORMERS, PHANTOM Does TWILIGHT & More!

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our November 17th SIP round-up! Yesterday's evening photos featured shots of the cast of EVITA paying homage to THE PERFORMERS, PHANTOM taking on TWILIGHT, plus peeks backstage at The Public's GIANT, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, NEWSIES, BRING IT ON, ELF, THE BOOK OF MORMON, MARY POPPINS, THE LION KING, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, ANYTHING GOES, INNER VOICES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 8 MILLION PROTAGONISTS, EMOTIONAL CREATURES, and possibly the most regional SIPs we've collected yet!

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