Leanne Cope News

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced today, as a departure from the annual awards ceremony, will present a one-night only virtual event to honor Broadways best with a Special Gala Award Benefit to help raise funds for the prestigious Theatre World Awards.

This week's list includes Lin-Manuel Miranda's new book In the Heights: Finding Home, the Original London Cast recording of Amelie, a DVD/Blu-ray of the original London cast of An American in Paris, and more!

An American in Paris, starring  Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope, is coming to DVD and Blu-ray this summer.

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, Dale Badway, President, has announced, today, the 76th Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place when Broadway returns. Hosted annually by theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be produced by Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors.

The Shows Must Go On will broadcast An American in Paris for free on YouTube this weekend!

This week's Theater Stories features the Palace Theatre! Learn about the theatre's rich history with vaudeville, the films to have made their premiere at the theatre, including Citizen Kane and others, the most recent show to be performed in the theatre, the SpongeBob musical, and much more!

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston and Eternal Artists of New York City are teaming up to present SANTA'S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA, an interactive virtual holiday celebration streaming via Zoom. Families with children from “one to 92” will enjoy performances by Broadway artists culminating in personal visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Today we rewind to 2015, when An American in Paris opened at the Palace Theatre, where it played for 623 performances. Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris was inspired by the Academy-Award winning film, and starred Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Veanne Cox, Jill Paice, Brandon Uranowitz, and Max von Essen.

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history! Today's number, I Got Rhythm from An American in Paris!

An American in Paris is back in Paris.

Jellicle cats, come one, come all! The long-awaited film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's classic musical Cats is coming to movie theaters this December, and we can barely contain our excitement to see Grizabella, Rum Tug Tugger, Old Deuteronomy, and more come to the big screen. To get you all ready to see the Jellicle Ball on screen and celebrate International Cat Day, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to behind-the-scenes info. Check it all out!

S'wonderful news! The Broadway and West End hit An American in Paris returns to the Theatre du Chatelet Nov. 28 through Jan. 1.

The Theatre World Awards will celebrate the 2019 Theatre World Award Honorees, the 7th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre Honoree Nathan Lane, and the 11th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award Honoree Hampton Fluker at the landmark 75th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 3, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street), home of the sensational Broadway hit, The Cher Show.

To celebrate the Tony Awards, BroadwayHD is highlighting one of the incredible Tony-nominated performances that are available to stream from their collection, and to celebrate, they are giving away a free annual subscription.

It was announced today by The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation, Hampton Fluker (All My Sons) will be honored with the 11th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award at the 75th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony

Trafalgar Releasing are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the return of multiple-award-winning production, An American in Paris: The Musical, to cinemas throughout the UK on 7 May 2019. The film went on to achieve a place on the top ten box office of all Event Cinema releases in the UK in 2018.

Talented cast knows how to some some laughs.

This fable of a musical lacks passion and is rather bland.

Save the Date! The Theatre World Awards announced today the landmark 75th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 3, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Great Performances on PBS will present more of the Great White Way's brightest stars with a new "Broadway's Best" lineup premiering Fridays, November 2-23 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).