Paddy Chayefsky News

Broadway Books: 10 MORE Theatre-Themed Memoirs to Read While in Isolation

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2020

Looking for something new to read while stuck inside, but still need your Broadway fix? We've rounded up 10 more of our favorite theatre-themed memoirs to fill the void.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Postpones THE TENTH MAN By Paddy Chayefsky

by Stephi Wild — April 2, 2020

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) today announced that, as a result of the extended closure of the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is postponing its presentation of The Tenth Man, the Tony-nominated play by Paddy Chayefsky.

Joel Grey and More to Be Featured on FOLKSBIENE LIVE! An Online Celebration of Yiddish Culture

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 27, 2020

This week, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene)-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-brings the stage to global audiences with Folksbiene LIVE!, featuring celebrated Yiddish star Avi Hoffman, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish's Joel Grey, Steven

VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Sings 'Daffodils' From BIG FISH

by A.A. Cristi — March 26, 2020

​​​​​​Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz took to social media today to deliver a favorite song from the musical Big Fish called 'Daffodils'.

Folksbiene LIVE! Announces This Week's Performance Lineup

by Stephi Wild — March 22, 2020

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene) continues to bring the stage to global audiences the week of March 22 with Folksbiene LIVE!, an online celebration of Yiddish culture featuring livestreamed theater, American Jewish performers, workshops, and other events.

VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Sings 'Fight the Dragons' From BIG FISH

by Stephi Wild — March 22, 2020

As part of Feinstein's/54 Below's 54 Below at Home series, they are debuting previously unreleased videos from their vault.

VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Passes the Time Singing Springsteen

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2020

To pass the time in self-quarantine, Tony Award-winner has hit the piano to learn all his favorite Bruce Springsteen tunes!

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Launches Folksbiene LIVE!

by Stephi Wild — March 16, 2020

If audiences cannot go to Broadway right now, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene) will bring the stage to them

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Presents THE TENTH MAN By Paddy Chayefsky

by Stephi Wild — March 3, 2020

This May, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF)-Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-will present The Tenth Man, the Tony-nominated play by Paddy Chayefsky (the three-time Academy Award-winning author of Network, Marty, and The Hospital) in a newly commiss

Norbert Leo Butz Joins DEBRIS on NBC

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 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.

BWW Review: Abrasive, Insensitive Men Need Lovin', Too in Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA

by Michael Dale — October 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.

Michelle Williams recibe el Emmy por FOSSE/VERDON

by Juan-Jose Gonzalez — September 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 — September 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.

Personal Collection Of Academy Award-Winning Actor, Martin Landau Is Going Up For Auction

by A.A. Cristi — September 18, 2019

Norbert Leo Butz Releases Solo Album

by Julie Musbach — September 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 — August 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 — June 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 — June 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.

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.

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 — June 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.