Michael Urie News

BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed online reports that the Roundabout Theatre Company has been hosting private readings for a potential new production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, which might include some gender reversals in the casting of SOME of the show's iconic characters. Also, contrary to published reports, Nathan Lane is not currently attached to the workshop. We have confirmed that featured amongst the cast are Bobby Steggart, Michael Urie, and Alan Cumming.

Today, tickets go on sale at 1pm for BroadwayWorld.com Visits Oz, our return to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater for a year long celebration of our site's 10th anniversary and Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.

On Monday, July 30, 2013, The New York Innovative Theatre Awards (IT Awards), the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, announced the 2013 award recipients at the ninth Annual IT Awards Ceremony at Mason Hall at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York. The Dramatists Guild Fund was awarded the 2013 Ellen Stewart Award, presented to an individual or organization demonstrating a significant contribution to the Off-Off-Broadway community through service, support and leadership. Playwright Tina Howe presented the award to both Gretchen Cryer, President of the Dramatists Guild Fund, and Rachel Routh, Executive Director of the Dramatists Guild Fund.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returned last night, Monday, September 30 at Stage 72 (formerly The Triad, 158 W. 72nd Street). The show featured Mindy Cohn, Rachel Dratch, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Steve Schirripa, Jennifer Tilly, and Michael Urie. Scroll down for photos from the show!

'Submissions Only,' the popular web series which aired its second season on BroadwayWorld.com to much acclaim, and major growth, will soon launch its highly anticipated third season. Season Three is 'coming soon,' and will be comprised of eight episodes. The star-studded season will boast such guest stars as Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Will Swenson, Malcolm Getz, Joanna Gleason, and many more. Series regulars for Season Three will includeKate Wetherhead, Colin Hanlon, Donna Vivino, Santino Fontana, Stephen Bienskie, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Max von Essen, and Marilyn Sokol. Last night, the team celebrated the launch of the new season and you can check out photos from insde the party below!

'Submissions Only,' the popular web series which aired its second season on BroadwayWorld.com to much acclaim, and major growth, has released the trailer for its highly anticipated third season.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns tonight, September 30 at Stage 72 (formerly The Triad, 158 W. 72nd Street) at 7 pm.

The Drama League announced that it has added new items to it's Fall 2013 Charity Auction, which will close Monday, September 30th at 5:00 p.m. at www.biddingforgood.com/thedramaleague.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography will return tonight, September 28 at the Boulton Center for Performing Arts (37 West Main St., Bay Shore) at 8 pm, and on Monday, September 30 at Stage 72 (formerly The Triad, 158 W. 72nd Street) at 7 pm.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2014 spring season line-up. Supporting Broadway In Chicago's commitment to Chicagoans seeing shows first, the season features four premieres. Coming to Chicago first is the World Premiere Pre-Broadway production of THE LAST SHIP, the U.S. Tour Premiere of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and the North American Premiere ofHEARTBEAT OF HOME, as well as the U.S. Tour Premiere of BUYER AND CELLAR as an off-season special. Also included in the season is GHOST THE MUSICAL, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, PETER & THE STARCATCHERand THE WIZARD OF OZ. The 2014 spring off-season includes: ONCE UPON A DREAM STARRING THE RASCALS, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ALTON BROWN LIVE!, CHICAGO, ROCK OF AGES, ERTH'S DINOSAUR ZOO and MAMMA MIA!.

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, September 22, 2013 - Sunday, September 22, 2013.

The most recent conversation featured stage, screen and television star Michael Urie, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge, and you can check it out below!

The hit comedy Buyer & Cellar will play its 100th performance tonight at the Barrow Street Theatre, where it is currently playing an open-ended run and continues to break box office records.

The biggest day of the year for Broadway fans is only four days away as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sets the stage for the 27th AnnualBroadway Flea Market & Grand Auction (#bwayflea). The all-day, outdoor market features one-of-a-kind theatre treasures, once-in-a-lifetime onstage and backstage experiences and your favorite stars from Broadway's biggest shows.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography will return on Saturday, September 28 at the Boulton Center for Performing Arts (37 West Main St., Bay Shore) at 8 pm, and on Monday, September 30 at Stage 72 (formerly The Triad, 158 W. 72nd Street) at 7 pm.

Highlights this week include BARE's return to LA, Sutton Foster's return to Cafe Carlyle, and Broadway Sings Amy Winehouse!

Gallery New World Stages, located at 343 West 49th Street, presents THAT FACE: THE ART OF KEN FALLIN - Broadway, Hollywood & Wall Street. Curated by Bernard Stote, this exhibit will feature over 75 original works of Caricature Art of popular cultural icons from Broadway community, Hollywood, politics, and Wall Street. Check out photos from the opening below!

Gallery New World Stages, located at 343 West 49th Street, presents THAT FACE: THE ART OF KEN FALLIN - Broadway, Hollywood & Wall Street. Curated by Bernard Stote, this exhibit will feature over 75 original works of Caricature Art of popular cultural icons from Broadway community, Hollywood, politics, and Wall Street. Check out photos from the opening below!

BUYER AND CELLER is an off-Broadway show that has done the impossible nine weeks: pulled a profit. The show, starring Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) as Alex More, a struggling actor. Alex takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their relationship ever make it upstairs? Buyer & Cellar is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs.