The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere production of The Gift of Nothing from November 22 to December 28, 2014 in the Family Theater.
Honeymoon in Vegas, the eagerly anticipated new musical with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletch writer Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, will begin previews on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 for a Thursday, January 15, 2015 opening night at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The company met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with them about the new musical. Check out interviews with the full gang below!
New York Live Arts presents the U.S. premiere of Gisele Vienne's Kindertotenlieder, today, October 29 - November 1 at 7:30pm in the New York Live Arts Theater. As noted by Caden Manson in an article for Contemporary Performance, Vienne's Kindertotenlieder provides 'The perfect breeding ground for the birth of the uncanny in our imagination, of the eerie blend of something that is equally familiar and strange.'
Honeymoon in Vegas, the eagerly anticipated new musical with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletch writer Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, will begin previews on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 for a Thursday, January 15, 2015 opening night at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The cast for Honeymoon in Vegas includes Tony Award nominee Rob McClure, Brynn O'Malley, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Tony Danza, David Josefsberg, Nancy Opel, Matthew Saldivar,Matt Allen, Tracee Beazer, Grady McLeod Bowman, Barry Busby, Leslie Donna Flesner, Gaelen Gilliland, Albert Guerzon, Raymond J. Lee, George Merrick, Jessica Naimy, Zachary Prince, Catherine Ricafort, Jonalyn Saxer, Brendon Stimson, Erica Sweany, Cary Tedder and Katie Webber. The company met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was there for the big event. Check out complete photo coverage below!
Legendary civil rights activist and author David Mixner just premiered Oh Hell No!, an evening autobiographical storytelling, in a special one-night-only event last night, October 27, 2014 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the event below!
The Cultural Services of French Embassy is pleased to announce two major theater productions from France debuting in New York: Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, a production of Theatre de la Ville in Paris, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (October 29 to November 2) and Kindertotenlieder by Gisele Vienne at New York Live Arts (October 29 to November 1).
On Twitter Watch, Andy Karl wrote 'Hey everybody @Andy_Karl here tweeting for Roundabout. I'll be giving you an inside look at On the Twentieth Century today! #AndyKarl20C
On Twitter Watch, Raymond J. Lee wrote '@TonyDanza teaching us the way of the Elvii @HoneymoonBway #UhUhHuh
Combined Artform and Matthew Quinn's WOMEN has added four additional performances: November 1st, 6th, 13th & 14th - 8:00PM. It officially opened September 5th. After a sold-out run in New York City and the Hollywood Fringe Festival, WOMEN, written by Chiara Atik and directed by Stephanie Ward, is returning to Los Angeles for a full run at the Asylum Theater, August 28th through October 25th.
Want to hear a song? Seacoast Repertory Theatre will sing it. For one night only, starting at 8pm tonight, October 25th, some of the best talent from the Seacoast and beyond will present musical selections -- any musical selections -- in By Request. Patrons are encouraged to make requests, preferably beforehand, and a talented group of the Seacoast Rep's finest will deliver them with a live band.
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent storytellers, announced today the nominees for the 24th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards by IFP.
'Mad Men' star Vincent Kartheiser and Broadway's Larry Pine (CASA VALENTINA) play Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, respectively, in BILLY & RAY, Mike Bencivenga's new play -- directed by the legendary director/writer/producer Garry Marshall. Earlier this week, the show celebrated its NY premiere and opening night at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.). Check out photos from the theatre arrivals below!
In advance of Classic Stage Company's rare production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1947 musical Allegro, CSC's artistic director Brian Kulick and Tony Award-winning director John Doyle lead a conversation on the legendary team's most personal, groundbreaking and little-known work. The discussion also includes Ted Chapin, president and executive director of Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagem Company, and cast members George Abud, Claybourne Elder, and Jane Pfitsch.
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to THE BOOTLEG THEATER on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 PM. After extended runs at 54 Below and Joe's Pub in New York, the show recently made its Los Angeles debut and is back for another performances. The Meeting* has been called 'delicious and delightfully droll' by The New York Post, and 'hilarious and sardonic' by The Village Voice. A story for Slate.com called the evening 'so deliciously icy that it left me shivering with fear and delight.' The recent opening of the Fall season in New York sold out after a New York Times 'Arts & Leisure' feature. Special guests for the Los Angeles show will be announced soon.
Rehearsals begin tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21 for the Playwrights Horizons production of POCATELLO, the world premiere of a new play by Obie, Drama Desk and Lortel awards winner and 2014 MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grantee Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale at PH, The Few, A Bright New Boise). Directed by Davis McCallum (The Whale at PH, The Few, London Wall, A Bright New Boise, Water by the Spoonful), the play will be the third production of the theater company's 2014/2015 Season.
In advance of Classic Stage Company's rare production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1947 musical Allegro, CSC's artistic director Brian Kulick and Tony Award-winning director John Doyle lead a conversation on the legendary team's most personal, groundbreaking and little-known work. The discussion also includes Ted Chapin, president and executive director of Rodgers & Hammerstein: An Imagem Company, and cast members George Abud, Claybourne Elder, and Jane Pfitsch.
Urban Cricket presents another installment of its live monthly storytelling show, 'Big City Stories,' tonight, October 21, 2014 at 9:30 p.m. Show is at Old Man Hustle, 39 Essex Street in Manhattan. Admission is free; wine & beer are not. Doors open at 9:15. Space is extremely limited, so show up early if you want a seat at the bar.
It is my pleasure to announce additional cast members for On the Twentieth Century, our next production at the American Airlines Theatre. The previously announced Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher will be joined by Tony Award nominee Andy Karl (Bruce Granit), Mark Linn?Baker (Oliver Webb), Tony Award winnerMichael McGrath (Owen O'Malley) and Tony Award winner Mary Louise Wilson (Letitia Primrose).
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) just announced that the new Broadway production of the classic musical ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY starring Tony® & Emmy® Award winner Kristin Chenoweth as 'Lily Garland' and Golden Globe & SAG Award winner & Tony® nominee Peter Gallagher as 'Oscar Jaffee,' will feature Tony® nominee Andy Karl as 'Bruce Granit,' Mark Linn?Baker as 'Oliver Webb,' Tony® Award winner Michael McGrath as 'Owen O'Malley' and Tony® Award winner Mary Louise Wilson as 'Letitia Primrose.' On The Twentieth Century will be choreographed by Tony® Award winner Warren Carlyle and directed by six?time Tony® nominee Scott Ellis, and features music by Cy Coleman and book & lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. On The Twentieth Century is based on plays by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur & Bruce Mullholland. The original Broadway production was directed by Harold Prince.
New Line Cinema's “Annabelle” has surpassed the $150 million mark at the worldwide box office, earning more than $166.1 million to date and counting.
