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Date of Death: August 01, 1981 (58)

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Norbert Leo Butz Joins DEBRIS on NBC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 18, 2020


Deadline reports that two time Tony-winning actor Norbert Leo Butz has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming sci-fi pilot, 'Debris.' He stars alongside Jonathan Tucker and Riann Steele.

BWW Review: Abrasive, Insensitive Men Need Lovin', Too in Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA
by Michael Dale - Oct 11, 2019


If there ever was a demand for greater representation on Broadway stages for straight, single, cisgender white guys in their 50s who are insensitive to the women he manages to date and have sex with, Tracy Letts' Linda Vista would surely fill the void. A sort of 21st Century toxic male take on Paddy Chayefsky's classic 'Marty', Letts' new one has its funny moments, and maybe even a bit of poignancy here and there, but is it worth spending nearly three hours watching some full-of-himself average lug continually screw up his romantic opportunities?

Review Roundup: Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2019


Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway with Linda Vista, opening night!

Michelle Williams recibe el Emmy por FOSSE/VERDON
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Sep 23, 2019


La actriz que da vida a Gwen Verdon en la miniserie aprovechó este reconocimiento para agradecer la igualdad salarial en la serie con su co-protagonista Sam Rockwell.

Valerie Smaldone Welcomes Norbert Leo Butz To Bagels And Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2019


Join New York media personality, Valerie Smaldone, on Bagels and Broadway, this Saturday at 9:05am on your radio dial at WNYM-AM 970, or online at www.am970theanswer.com, when she welcomes movers and shakers from the Arts and the food world on her weekly radio broadcast and podcast.

The Collection of Legendary, Academy Award-Winning Actor Martin Landau Up for Auction
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 18, 2019


Profiles in History is proud to announce the collection of Academy Award-winning, widely acclaimed actor Martin Landau will be going under the hammer at their upcoming Icons and Legends of Hollywood sale. The two-day auction event will be held September 25th and 26th in Los Angeles.

Norbert Leo Butz Releases Solo Album
by Julie Musbach - Sep 4, 2019


For more than two decades, Norbert Leo Butz has made a name for himself as one of New York's most versatile and accomplished stage actors.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces Season Of Spiritual Resistance
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019


On the heels of its spectacular, sold-out run of the Yiddish presentation of Fiddler on The Roof and this summer's Hannah Senesh, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), today announced a schedule of signature programming for the upcoming fall, winter, and spring seasons.

BWW Flashback: NETWORK Plays Final Broadway Performance Today!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2019


Howard Beale signs off for good today! The cast of the five-time Tony nominated Network will take their final bows today, June 8, at the Belasco Theatre.

2019 TONY AWARDS: Recap the Acceptance Speeches!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2019


As part of BroadwayWorld's expansive coverage of the 73rd Annual Tony Awards, we're bringing you the full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the bizarre, and everything in between. Keep up with all of the winners' speeches on our continuously updated list below.

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players To Honor Rupert Holmes At Annual Gala
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2019


The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players' annual Gala will honor multiple TonyAward-winning author-composer and show business tour de force Rupert Holmes, Wednesday, June 12, at the city's The Players, 916 Gramercy Park South, starting at 6:30 PM. The event supports the theatrical company's performances and arts education programs.  

NETWORK's Bryan Cranston Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2019


Bryan Cranston has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for NETWORK.

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston Talks Breaking the Fourth Wall in NETWORK
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2019


Bryan Cranston was a guest on Tuesday night's episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to talk about his Tony-nominated performance in the Broadway play 'Network.'

Photo Flash: See Neil Simon, Paddy Chayefsky in This Week's FOSSE/VERDON
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2019


FX has released first look images from this week's episode of Fosse/Verdon, titled 'Nowadays.' In the episode, Norbert Leo Butz guest stars as Paddy Chayefsky, Nate Corddry plays Neil Simon, Aya Cash plays Joan Simon, and Tyler Hanes is Jerry Orbach.

Bryan Cranston, HADESTOWN & More Win at the 2019 Drama League Awards- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2019


The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston and Stephen Colbert Take THE LATE SHOW's Studio Audience Through Times Square
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2019


During last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stephen and Bryan Cranston take the Late Show's studio audience of 400+ people through Times Square.

TV: Walk Through NETWORK's Complex Opening Scene!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2019


What goes into making a technically heavy Broadway scene happen? Watch below as the Production Stage Manager from Network walks us through the opening sequence!

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston Rewrote a Part of NETWORK During One Performance
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 9, 2019


Bryan Cranston stopped by 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to talk about his Tony-nominated role in Broadway's 'Network.' During the interview, Cranston brings up his unorthodox method to smooth over a botched line during a recent performance of the play. 

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Unveils 2019-2020 'Season Of Spiritual Resistance'
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2019


On the heels of its spectacular, sold-out run of the Yiddish presentation of Fiddler on The Roof, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) has announced the 2019-2020 season. For the first time ever, NYTF will present a season with four mainstage productions with a flexible season subscription. The productions, concerts and readings were curated to accompany the incoming exhibit Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away on display at the Museum of Jewish Heritage beginning on May 8, 2019.

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