Everyone knows it is tough times for the theater industry. Broadway’s indeed thankfully back, but amid rising Covid cases wreaking havoc on casts and keeping audiences away, the return has not been smooth. And now the theater industry has entered the cold winter months, traditionally tough times at the box office. So when the producers of MRS. DOUBTFIRE announced the show was taking a “hiatus” – as the press release read – from January 10 through March 14, theater insiders could understand why. But nothing is as simple as it seems. The decision shines a spotlight on the tense relationship between Broadway producers and Broadway’s 14 unions in these difficult times.
Mrs. Doubtfire, the new musical comedy with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell and music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, directed by Jerry Zaks, is currently taking a hiatus on Broadway from January 10 to March 14, 2022 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St, NYC).
The producers of the international hit comedy THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG are pleased to announce the Chicago production, featuring a cast of local Chicago actors, will extend its limited engagement by nine weeks through April 3, 2022 at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) to a total run of 16 weeks.
A new teaser for West Side Story has been released! The 'Celebrate Tonight' trailer features new footage of Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Josh Andrés Rivera, and David Alvarez in the new film. Watch the new teaser now!
Made at Curve's production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS will return in 2022. The much-loved stage adaptation of the timeless classic will embark on a brand-new UK tour for the festive season, opening on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at Nottingham Theatre Royal, before visiting the Sunderland Empire and Liverpool Empire. Full casting will be announced in due course.
In a new West Side Story featurette, Steven Spielberg speaks on casting David Alvarez as Bernardo. 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. The cast also includes Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno.
West Side Story is now playing in theaters today, December 10. Watch the trailer for the film here! Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner, 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City.
Last night was the Los Angeles premiere of West Side Story. With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner have adapted the iconic musical into a new motion picture. Watch Ariana DeBose, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, and more on the red carpet now!
The red carpet attendees at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater included cast members Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Rita Moreno (also executive Producer), director/producer Steven Spielberg, producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, producer Kevin McCollum and choreographer Justin Peck.
In a new West Side Story featurette, director Steven Spielberg speaks on casting Ariana DeBose as Anita. The video also features new footage of DeBose performing 'America'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, Mike Faist, and more.
Last night, the Broadway community was invited to an advance screening of Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film adaptation. The screening was hosted by members of the cast and creative team including Kevin McCollum, Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Kushner, Jeanine Tesori, Paul Tazewell and Justin Peck. Check out photos from the event now!
The 'Steven on Rachel' featurette offers a sneak peek at songs like 'I Feel Pretty,' 'A Boy Like That,' and 'Tonight' as Steven Spielberg discusses casting Rachel Zegler has Maria when she was 17 years old. Also seen is rehearsal footage featuring Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more.
Everyone's favorite nanny has arrived on Broadway, and isn't Mary Poppins. Just last night, Mrs. Doubtfire officially opened on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!
Everyone's favorite nanny has arrived on Broadway, and isn't Mary Poppins. Just last night, Mrs. Doubtfire officially opened on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the after party below!
Mrs. Doubtfire, the new musical produced by multi-Tony Award winner Kevin McCollum (Avenue Q, Rent, In The Heights, Something Rotten!), opens on Broadway today, December 5 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). Catch a first look at the cast in action below!
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Ride the Cyclone: World Premiere Cast Recording – based on the critically acclaimed musical that has sold out hit productions across the US and Canada – is available on CD online and in stores, starting today Friday, December 3.
'West Side Story,' directed by Steven Spielberg, had its world premiere in New York City on Monday night! BroadwayWorld was there and we're taking you to the red carpet!
Go inside the world premiere of West Side Story in this new video! Watch Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, Steven Spielberg, Rita Moreno, and more speak on the film's debut in the new video below! In the video, Steven Spielberg also honors the late Stephen Sondheim, who wrote the lyrics for the iconic musical.
West Side Story had its world premiere in New York City last night. In attendance were director-producer Steven Spielberg; and cast members Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, , Rita Moreno (who also served as one of the film’s executive producers) and Rachel Zegler. Check out photos from the event now!
