Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'this week in pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more.
Highlights this week include a special finale of the West End's BILLY ELLIOT, opening night of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU and THE COUNTRY HOUSE, Rosemary Harris in INDIAN INK, and more!
On Monday, October 6, 2014, MATTHEW BRODERICK chats about the production “It's Only a Play.” Cabaret star ALAN CUMMING stops by on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 to discuss his memoir, “Not My Father's Son.”
The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony® Award winner Terrence McNally, began preview performances on August 28th at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) with an opening night set for Thursday, October 9, 2014. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
BroadwayWorld has just learned from a show representative that Stockard Channing, who had been temporarily out of Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY due to a knee injury, is back in the show beginning today, October 1. In her absence, the role of 'Virginia Noyes' was played by her understudy- Isabel Keating.
The actor shared stories about his french bulldog, Mabel, and his new co-star Rupert Grint, who he believes is a big reason that fans are flocking to buy tickets to the Broadway play.
Nathan Lane, star of the Broadway revival 'It's Only a Play', currently running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, will be a guest on tonight's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.
Famed gossip columnist Liz Smith -- "the Grande Dame of Dish" -- has won countless honors, including an Emmy Award, in her long career. But she's never before been depicted on the stage. In "Theater Boys" -- the new musical comedy by ASCAP Award-winner Chip Deffaa, now playing at the 13th Street Repertory Theater -- she's not only a character in the show, she's the subject of a whole song about her, a rousing fast-boogie simply titled "Liz Smith." That song will also be heard on the show's cast album (sung by Ricky Schroder and the ensemble), being released October 18th.
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, currently celebrating its third season in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, have announced the appearance of 'Imus in the Morning's' Rob Bartlett at Ocean State Theatre on Sunday, October 12 at 7:00pm.
While participating in a Twitter chat this evening to celebrate her newest album, PARTNERS, hitting #1 on the charts, the star fielded a question about the film from gossip maven Perez Hilton.
IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Rupert Grint appeared on Access Hollywood to talk about his Broadway debut as 'Frank Finger' in the upcoming revival of Tony winner Terrence McNally's backstage comedy. Watch the interview below!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: SWEENEY TODD airs on PBS as part of Live From Lincoln Center, ANNIE kicks off its national tour today, DISGRACED begins previews tomorrow, and YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU opens on Sunday!
Be sure to set your DVRs for NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON tonight, September 26th when the stars of Broadway's It's Only a Play Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane stop by to talk about their hilarious new ensemble comedy. Robert Plant will be the musical guest on the show.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: MONEY GRUBBIN' WHORES and GOING ONCE! LAUGHING TWICE!! begin off-Broadway, CARRIE travels to Melbourne, Broadway 'gets confirmed' at 54 Below and more!
Dramatists Guild Fund Executive Director Rachel Routh and Board President Gretchen Cryer today announced the star-studded line up for their annual gala Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars, set for Monday, October 27 at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). The cocktail reception will begin at 6:30pm, followed by the dinner and celebration at 7:30pm. The Gala is the most critical fundraising event for the Dramatists Guild Fund, the public charity arm of the Dramatists Guild of America. This very special evening pays tribute to legendary writers and recognizes their significant contributions to American theater.
The national tour of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, currently playing at the Capitol Theatre, 's wonderful, 's marvelous. If you are a fan of the Gershwins, you will not want to miss this night of old-fashioned (but decidedly not stodgy) entertainment.
Be sure to set your DVRs for NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON this Friday, September 26th when the stars of Broadway's It's Only a Play Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane stop by to talk about their hilarious new ensemble comedy.
The Culinary Institute of America and Half Moon Theatre, the Hudson Valley's leading year-round professional theatre company, are excited to announce a partnership that will bring New York-style theatrical performances to the Hyde Park campus of the world's premier culinary college. The CIA's new 800-seat, state-of-the-art Ecolab Auditorium in the Marriott Pavilion makes it possible for visitors to experience one of Half Moon Theatre's productions after enjoying a meal at The Bocuse, American Bounty, or Caterina de' Medici restaurants on the CIA campus.
