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Photo Coverage: 'You Can't Stop The Beat' at Final HAIRSPRAY
by Walter McBride - Jan 6, 2009


On January 4th 2009, after over 2,641 performances, the curtain fell at the Neil Simon Theater on the final performance of Broadway's 2003 Tony Award winning musical HAIRSPRAY starring original cast members Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. BroadwayWorld was there to shake and shimmey with the cast one last time! Look for more BWW Hairspray fun coming soon-stay tuned Hairhoppers!

Photo Coverage: 'HAIRSPRAY' The Final Curtain-Goodbye To Baltimore!
by Walter McBride - Jan 5, 2009


On January 4th 2009, after over 2,641 performances, the curtain fell at the Neil Simon Theater on the final performance of Broadway's 2003 Tony Award? musical HAIRSPRAY starring original cast members Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. BroadwayWorld was there to shake and shimmey with the cast one last time! Look for more BWW Hairspray fun coming soon-stay tuned Hairhoppers!

Photo Coverage: HAIRSPRAY Welcomes Back Harvey!
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 12, 2008


Harvey Fierstein returned to his Tony-winning role as the greatest Broadway mother of them all, Edna Turnblad in Hairspray on Tuesday, November 11th. BroadwayWorld was there to cheer our favorite 'Mama' on as he celebrated becoming a 'Hairhopper' again!

'Go Mama Go Go Go!' Fierstein Returns to HAIRSPRAY Tonight, 11/11
by Eddie Varley - Nov 11, 2008


Harvey Fierstein will reprise his Tony-winning performance as Edna Turnblad beginning tonight!

Photo Coverage: 'The Broadway Workshop' with HAIRSPRAY Film Star Nikki Blonsky!
by Pablo Pimienta - Nov 3, 2008


The Broadway Workshop, Manhattan's fastest growing acting program for young artists, teamed up with Golden Globe nominated TV and movie star Nikki Blonsky, for its one day 'Hairspray' musical workshop. THE HAIRSPRAY WORKSHOP, took place on November 1, 2008 in New York City. This Workshop gave students the opportunity to work on every area of musical theater performance.

'HAIRSPRAY' to Close Jan. 4th 2009, Fierstein Returns Nov. 11th
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2008


Producers of HAIRSPRAY, the Tony winning Best Musical, have announced that the show will close on Jan. 4, 2009.

'How the Nurse Feels' to Have Special Industry Only Reading With Young, Parry, and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2008


A by-invitation-only reading of the new musical How The Nurse Feels will be presented Oct. 20 at in New World Stages in Manhattan.

Binion, Sparber and Early Join the Cast of 'How the Nurse Feels' Reading at New World Stages
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 15, 2008


Kevin Early (A Tale of Two Cities),Sandy Binion ( and Herschel Sparber (Guys and Dolls) have joined the cast of the by-invitation-only reading of the new musical How The Nurse Feels will be presented Oct. 20 at in New World Stages in Manhattan.

'How the Nurse Feels' to Have Special Industry Only Reading With Young, Parry, and More
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


A by-invitation-only reading of the new musical How The Nurse Feels will be presented Oct. 20 at in New World Stages in Manhattan.

Crossley, Loprest and Rousouli Join 'Hairspray' Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 29, 2008


The producers of Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards® including Best Musical, have announced that Charlotte Crossley will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle beginning Tuesday, September 2 at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre.

Midtown International Theater Festival Award Nominees Announced
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 26, 2008


On Friday, September 5, at 8pm the Midtown International Theater Festival Awards will take place. The MITF Awards will honor the best shows and performances from the recently completed Ninth Annual Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival, which took place from July 14-August 10 of this year.

Photo Coverage: Cheyenne Jackson Portrait Unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 15, 2008


On Thursday August 14, 2008, Xanadu Star Cheyenne Jackson had his very own Broadway Wall of Fame portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony DiNapoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street.

Photo Coverage: BROADWAY BARES 18: WONDERLAND
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 23, 2008


BROADWAY BARES 18: WONDERLAND was an astounding success raising a record shattering $874,372 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Bobby Cronin at The Duplex March 2 with Guests Thomas, Cates, Fleming
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2008


There will be in concert on March 2 9:30pm at the Duplex (61 Christopher Street) featuring the songs from composer/writer Bobby Cronin. There is a $10 cover and a 2 drink minimum

Photo Coverage: 'Xanadu' CD Release Party & Performance
by Linda Lenzi - Jan 12, 2008


On Thursday, January 10, 2008 the entire cast of the hit Broadway musical Xanadu appeared in the popular 'Live at Lincoln' series at Barnes & Noble to celebrate the release of the original cast recording!

Photo Coverage: 'Xanadu' CD Signing Party
by Linda Lenzi - Jan 12, 2008


On Thursday, January 10, 2008 the entire cast of the hit Broadway musical Xanadu appeared in the popular 'Live at Lincoln' series at Barnes & Noble to celebrate the release of the original cast recording!

Orfeh, Karl, Day, Etc. Set for NY Theatre Barn Readings
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2007


The New York Theatre Barn has announced its New Play Reading Series, with four free, invitation-only readings taking place at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios this month.

Dee Roscioli is Chicago Wicked's New Elphaba
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2006


Dee Roscioli will assume the role of Elphaba in Chicago's Wicked full-time starting Tuesday, December 12

Erin Mackey is Chicago's New Glinda, October 24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2006


Chicago's record-breaking Wicked will welcome Erin Mackey as Glinda starting Tuesday, October 24

More Casting Completed for Ravinia Anyone Can Whistle
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2005


More performers have been cast in the Ravinia Festival's concert staging of Anyone Can Whistle, which will play on August 26th and 27th with Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris

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