Maria Friedman News

THE WOMAN IN WHITE will play its final performance at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway) on Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.

On Sunday, January 29th a special performance of Sweeney Todd was held to benefit the Actors' Fund of America and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the red carpet.

Beginning on February 10th, Jennifer Hope Wills will join the cast of The Woman in White as the understudy in the role of Laura

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the second time this season to decide the eligibility of Broadway productions for the 2006 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards®, presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing.

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Today's New York Post reports that Judy Kuhn will be subbing in the Woman in White for its star Maria Friedman while she undergoes further cancer treatments.

On January 9th, The Phantom of the Opera made Broadway history by becoming the longest-running production ever. The lavish musical, which will also reach its 18th anniversary on January 26th, reached its 7,486th performance on January 9th, overtaking Cats, the previous record-holder.

On January 9th, The Phantom of the Opera made Broadway history by becoming the longest-running production ever. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities.

Highlights from The Woman In White can now be seen in BroadwayWorld.com's Video Show Previews!

The hit London revival of Sunday in the Park with George by the Menier Chocolate Factory may be heading for the West End in 2006

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical is seen through the workings of a Victorian moving picture viewer

Producers of The Woman in White have stated that Maria Friedman received outpatient surgery for Stage 1 breast cancer, and that the recovering star is expected to return to the show fairly soon

On December 11th, The Woman in White will be profiled on 'Breakfast with the Arts' on A&E

Maria Friedman and Michael Ball were the guests of honor at the Drama League's annual Holiday Luncheon on December 2nd

Cast members of The Woman in White celebrated opening night at Tavern on the Green after the show, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the event!

The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. For The Woman in White, the Robe was presented to Elena Shaddow.

After 15 years away from the Broadway stage, and well-known as a romantic lead, British star Michael Ball is making his return to Broadway in the most anti-type of roles - Count Fosco in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman in White. Before being buried under latex, and a fat suit for an evening show, the star gave BroadwayWorld the scoop.

BroadwayWorld.com brings you this quick look at scenes from The Woman In White!

Maria Friedman, the multi Olivier award winning star of The Woman in White, returns to the show tonight after her recent surgery.