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BWW Flashback: MISERY, Starring Bruce Willis & Laurie Metcalf, Concludes Thrilling Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 14, 2016


The smash-hit suspense thriller Misery, starring two-time Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf, concludes its limited 16-week engagement today, Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W 44th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at the show's thrilling Broadway run!

TV: Stephen King MISERY on Broadway's Biggest Fan
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2016


Renowned author Stephen King stopped by the Broadhurst Theatre last week to see the currently-running Broadway production of Misery, an adaptation of his celebrated 1987 horror novel. King went backstage to surprise stars Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf, and you can check out what went down below!

Photo Flash: Stephen King Visits Broadway Cast of MISERY Backstage!
by Louisa Brady - Jan 29, 2016


Beloved author Stephen King stopped by the Broadhurst Theatre last night to see the currently-running Broadway production of MISERY, an adaptation of his celebrated 1987 horror novel. King went backstage to surprise stars Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf, and you can check out the photo here!

DVR Alert: GMA Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway's MISERY Today
by TV News Desk - Dec 18, 2015


Today, December 18, ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA will go behind the scenes of Broadway's MISERY with stars Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf.

AUDIO: Listen to MISERY's Score by Michael Feldman
by Sally Henry - Dec 13, 2015


The official soundtrack of the new suspense thriller Broadway play, MISERY, is now available to stream from SoundCloud in its entirety. Composed by Michael Feldman, the track list includes nine songs.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Calls MISERY's Bruce Willis a Liar & All Hell Breaks Loose!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2015


When LATE SHOW guest Bruce Willis claimed he does his own stunts, host Stephen Colbert wasn't buying it but quickly learns you don't call the action star a liar!

Broadway Thriller MISERY Sets Student Rush Policy
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2015


Broadway's new smash-hit suspense thriller MISERY, starring two-time Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf, has announced a student rush policy for the strictly limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W 44th Street).  A limited number of $35 tickets (inclusive of a $2 facility fee) will be available to students 25 years old and younger when the box office opens for that day's performance(s). Photo identification is required.  Patrons are limited to two tickets person.  Tickets are subject to availability.

VIDEO: Bruce Willis Talks Broadway Debut in MISERY on 'Letterman': 'I'm Scared to Death'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 23, 2015


Bruce Willis made his 64th appearance on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN last night. During his visit, the actor spoke about making his Broadway debut in an upcoming stage adaptation of Stephen King's MISERY.

Breaking News: Bruce Willis & Elizabeth Marvel Are Headed to Broadway in MISERY!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 4, 2015


This just in! Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures has just announced that two-time Emmy winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis will make his Broadway debut opposite Obie Award-winning stage and screen actress Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities, “House Of Cards”) in the new play MISERY, written by two-time Academy Award-winner William Goldman (The Princess Bride, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) who wrote the screenplay for the Academy Award-winning film, based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King.

Sony Pictures Classics Acquires North American Rights to BEFORE MIDNIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2013


Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American and UK rights to Richard Linklater's BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

Spirit Awards Announce This Year's Nominations
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2012


The Independent Spirit Awards have announced the nominations for the upcoming 28th annual awards ceremony, set for Feb. 23. Check out the full list of nominations below:

Amanda Seyfried, Patrick Dempsey Set for WONDERFUL TONIGHT
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 1, 2012


As Deadline reported this afternoon, LES MISERABLES' Amanda Seyfried and GREY'S ANATOMY's Patrick Dempsey have officially signed on to co-star in the upcoming romantic comedy, WONDERFUL TONIGHT. Christine Jeffs is set to direct the film written by J. Mills Goodloe.

Hugh Grant to Star in Marc Lawrence's New Romantic Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 22, 2012


Producer Martin Shafer announced today that Hugh Grant will star in writer/director Marc Lawrence's new untitled romantic comedy, shooting in New York in April 2013. Shafer will produce with Liz Glotzer for Castle Rock Entertainment. No distribution deals have been set.

THE MASTER Among Nominees for Gotham Independent Film Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 18, 2012


The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers announced today the nominees for the Gotham Independent Film Awards™.

Carla Gugino Joins Cast of CBS Films' New Thriller 'Faster'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


Carla Gugino has signed on to the revenge thriller 'Faster,' a co-production of CBS Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group. The announcement was made today by Amy Baer, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBS Films, the feature film division of CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS).

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