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Photos: POTUS Cast Walks the Blue Carpet for Opening Gala Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - May 2, 2022

Just yesterday, Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially celebrated its opening gala at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos of the cast on the red carpet below!

Photos: POTUS Cast Takes Bows for Opening Night Gala Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - May 2, 2022

Just yesterday, Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially celebrated its opening gala at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2022

Read reviews of Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.

Photos: First Look at POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2022

Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, officially opens today at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

POTUS on Broadway to Host Celebratory Rally in Times Square With Lilli Cooper, Lea DeLaria, Suzy Nakumara & Julie White
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, has announced a celebratory, free event with cast members Lilli Cooper, Lea DeLaria, Julie White, Suzy Nakumara, Gisela Chipe, and Partners set for Wednesday, April 27 at Noon in Times Square’s Father Duffy Square - 7th Avenue between 46th & 47th Streets.

39th Elliot Norton Awards Nominations Announced - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

More than 60 nominations in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions were announced today by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 39th Elliot Norton Awards.

A Complete 2022 Broadway Awards Season Calendar
by Team BWW - Apr 23, 2022

Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below including when each of the awards are including the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk, the Drama League, the Outer Critics Circle Association and the BroadwayWorld Awards!

VIDEO: Vanessa Williams & Rachel Dratch Discuss the Inspiration Behind POTUS on TODAY
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022

Vanessa Williams and Rachel Dratch appeared on the TODAY Show to discuss POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. The pair discussed the inspiration behind some of the characters in the play, Williams' high-heeled crocs, how Broadway differs from Saturday Night Live, and more.

Julianne Hough to Miss POTUS Performances After Testing Positive For COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

Julianne Hough has revealed that she will miss some performances of POTUS after testing positive for COVID-19. Hough took to Instagram last night to share the news.

VIDEO: Go Inside the First Performance of POTUS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022

The world premiere of Selina Fillinger’s modern farce POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive celebrated its inaugural Broadway performance last night in presidential fashion, as the cast exited the Shubert Theatre stage door to roaring fans and a patriotic motorcade.

Photos: POTUS Company Toasts First Performance on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 15, 2022

Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, began previews just last night at the Shubert Theatre and we captured the company's toast.

Meet the Cast of POTUS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022

Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially begins previews tonight, April 14. Meet the cast!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Lead Nominations for 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2022

Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by theatre veterans Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria, stars of Broadway’s POTUS. With COVID safety in mind, rather than having one host and multiple presenters, this year the Awards will be handed out by a few Host/Presenter pairs on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.

Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at TAKE ME OUT Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 6, 2022

Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened Monday night at the Hayes Theatre and we've got all the photos of the starry attendees for opening night.

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 5, 2022

Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened just last night at the Hayes Theatre. Check out photos from the after paarty!

The Django Announces May Schedule Featuring 'Next Gen Series' of Emerging Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is celebrating the next generation of jazz with a special concert series this month. During the month of May, The Django welcomes rising stars as part of its new Next Gen Series.

Photos: GMHC CABARET & HOWARD ASHMAN AWARD HONORING LEA DELARIA at Joe's Pub Inspires Laughter and Tears
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 30, 2022

Lea Delaria was given the Howard Ashman Award and one heck of a show by her friends and loved ones.

VIDEO: Rachel Dratch Talks Broadway Debut in POTUS on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - Mar 29, 2022

Rachel Dratch sat down on Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss making her Broadway debut in POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Dratch also discussed starring in her high school production of Music Man, bringing her son to Fiddler on the Roof, and more. Watch the new interview now!

POTUS Moves Up Broadway Opening Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Selina Fillinger’s new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, will move up its press opening to the matinee of Wednesday, April 27, 2022, joining the 2021-2022 Broadway Season.

Photos: The Cast of POTUS: OR BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 16, 2022

The cast and crew of Selina Fillinger's POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive, officially met the press yesterday as they gear up for their inaugural Broadway performance April 14.

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