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Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger Lead ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2011

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Rehearsals for the tour begin today in New York City. Joining the previously announced Tony Awardâ nominee Douglas Sills as Gomez and Sara Gettelfinger as Morticia are Tony Awardâ nominee Martin Vidnovic as Mal Beineke, two-time Tony Awardâ nominee Crista Moore as Alice Beineke, Blake Hammond as Uncle Fester, Pippa Pearthree as Grandma, Tom Corbeil as Lurch, Patrick D. Kennedy as Pugsley, Brian Justin Crum as Lucas Beineke and Cortney Wolfson as Wednesday.

Brooke Shields Extends Run In THE ADDAMS FAMILY Through 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 4, 2011

Stage and screen star Brooke Shields will extend her run as Morticia in the hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY for an additional two months through Saturday, December 31 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Shields had originally planned to end her limited engagement on Sunday, October 30. 'I am having the time of my life playing Morticia with this wonderful company of actors. Morticia is such a delicious role and THE ADDAMS FAMILY is such a fantastic and iconic piece of entertainment that I just couldn't resist the invitation to extend,' said Shields.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Benedum Center, Opens 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2011

PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh CLO announce the presentation of the hit Broadway musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.

Tickets Go on Sale for THE ADDAMS FAMILY, 8/7
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2011

Single tickets for the national tour of the new musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will go on sale Sunday, August 7 at Noon. Ticket prices start at $15 & $25 and are subject to change; please refer to fabulousfox.com for current pricing. Tickets will be available inperson at the Fabulous Fox Theatre box office (527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103), online at metrotix.com, or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900. Performances at the Fabulous Fox Theatre are September 27-October 9.

STAGE TUBE: ADDAMS FAMILY Goes Green with Broadway Green Alliance
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2011

The company of Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY has partnered with the Broadway Green Alliance to create a creepy and kooky new online public service announcement video to promote and inspire viewers to make more environmentally friendly choices in their everyday lives. Check it out by clicking below!

STAGE TUBE: Brooke Shields Joins THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tomorrow; Check out the New Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 27, 2011

Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomes stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre. Shields will play opposite Roger Rees, who stars as Gomez. Shields is replacing Bebe Neuwirth, who originated the role. Click below for the new ADDAMS FAMILY commercial featuring Shields!

Bebe Neuwirth Plays Last ADDAMS FAMILY Performance Today; Shields to Begin Tuesday
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2011

Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomes stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia beginning Tuesday, June 28 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth will play her final performance in the role on Sunday, June 26. Ms. Shields will play opposite Roger Rees, who stars as Gomez.

Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th Performance
by Walter McBride - Jun 16, 2011

The hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, celebrated its 500th performance with a special cake-cutting with the cast: Tony Award winner Roger Rees as Gomez; two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth as Morticia, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Makes South American Premiere in Brazil, 2012
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 6, 2011

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Broadway's musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will receive its first international production when it debuts at Teatro Abril in Sao Paulo, Brazil next spring (2012), produced in partnership with Time for Fun Productions.

Douglas Sills & Sara Gettelfinger to Headline THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tour
by Robert Diamond - May 9, 2011

Douglas Sills, a Tony Award nominee for The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Sara Gettelfinger, last seen on Broadway in A Free Man of Color and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, will star as Gomez and Morticia in the upcoming national tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. As previously announced, the production will begin performances September 15 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans and will continue on to over 30 additional major markets across North America.

Steppenwolf's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Heads for Broadway in 2012
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2011

In celebration of its 50 year anniversary, the critically-acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will open on Broadway Saturday, October 13, 2012-exactly 50 years to the date after the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the Broadway production will feature the original Steppenwolf cast: ensemble members Tracy Letts and Amy Morton with Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks and will open at a Shubert Theatre TBA.

Photo Coverage: THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Opening Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 26, 2011

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, a strictly limited 16-week engagement, opened last night, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the starry theater arrivals!

TV: Broadway Beat at Opening Night of THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES
by Robert Diamond - Apr 26, 2011

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, a strictly limited 16-week engagement opened last night, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Broadway Beat was there with host Richie Ridge to talk to the cast at the opening night party at Sardi's.

Photo Coverage: THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Apr 26, 2011

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, a strictly limited 16-week engagement, is now in previews and opened last night, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the opening night party.

Photo Coverage: THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Apr 26, 2011

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, a strictly limited 16-week engagement, is now in previews and opened last night, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the curtain call.

Photo Flash: THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Opens Tonight!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 25, 2011

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, a strictly limited 16-week engagement, is now in previews and opens tonight, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre!

Photo Flash: THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES - Production Shots!
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 21, 2011

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, a strictly limited 16-week engagement, is now in previews and will open on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).

Photo Flash: THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES Cast in Demarchelier Photo!
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 15, 2011

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh are featured in the May 2011 issue of Vogue in a photo by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier and a story by Adam Green.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 1st Anniversary On Broadway
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2011

The hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, celebrates its first anniversary on Broadway Friday, April 8 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).

Brooke Shields to Join THE ADDAMS FAMILY as Morticia June 28
by Robert Diamond - Mar 31, 2011

Broadway's hit musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomes stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia beginning Tuesday, June 28 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth will play her final performance in the role on Sunday, June 26. Ms. Shields will play opposite Roger Rees, who stars as Gomez.

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