BWW Interview: Finding Authenticity in Runyonland

'It's a warhorse and has been a guaranteed sellout since 1950, but that doesn't mean a production doesn't need a little spark. DJ [Salisbury] did exactly what I asked him to do,' says Maine State Music Theatre's Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. 'I asked him not to reinvent the wheel, but to tweak the show with some new nuances.' Clark is talking about MSMT's new production of Guys and Dolls which opened last week to glowing reviews. Clark was part of the popular MSMT community series, PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN panel that also featured Guys and Dolls stars, James Beaman (Nathan Detroit), Kristen Hahn (Sarah Brown), and Stephen Mark Lukas (Sky Masterson), as well as Props Master Elizabeth Frino. Moderated by Broadway World's Maine editor Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold, the participants at the capacity-crowd event discussed the making of this exciting new production in Midcoast Maine. (more...)

Photo Flash: Odyssey Theatre Revives Powerful Musical Revue JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS

Naughty, funny, dark and romantic: Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents a revival of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, the off-Broadway hit by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman that introduced American audiences to the Belgian singer-songwriter known as the "Bob Dylan of France." Director Dan Fishbach and musical director Anthony Lucca helm Jacques Brel… for a July 1 opening at the Odyssey, where it will continue through Aug. 27. (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis in A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS

Jon Lucas and Scott Moore direct A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS, hitting theaters on November 3, 2017. The film stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn. Check out the trailer below! (more...)

Jessica DiGiovanni and More Sign on for Bill Irwin-Led AGORA Reading; Cast Complete!

The Directors Company has announced the full cast for the reading of Agora a new play by Jodi Rothe, featuring Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf). (more...)

Tony Winner Bill Irwin to Take the Stage in Reading of Jodi Rothe's AGORA

The Directors Company has announced the reading of Agora a new play by Jodi Rothe, featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin. The reading is being directed by Michael Pressman. (more...)

Odyssey Theatre Revives Powerful Musical Revue JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS

Naughty, funny, dark and romantic: Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents a revival of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, the off-Broadway hit by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman that introduced American audiences to the Belgian singer-songwriter known as the "Bob Dylan of France." Director Dan Fishbach and musical director Anthony Lucca helm Jacques Brel… for a July 1 opening at the Odyssey, where it will continue through Aug. 27. (more...)

Scoop: NBC PRIMETIME - May 24 - June 18

Get all the scoop on NBC PRIMETIME, airing on NBC Wednesday May 24, 2017 - Sunday June 18, 2017! (more...)

Kathryn Gallagher to Make Solo Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below This Month

Kathryn Gallagher made her Broadway debut in the Tony nominated revival of Spring Awakening, and on May 25th she makes her solo show debut at Feinstein's/54 Below. (more...)

Filming Underway on A BAD MOM'S CHRISTMAS, Starring Mila Kunis & Kristen Bell

Filming has begun on STXfilms' A BAD MOM'S CHRISTMAS, reuniting the dynamic team of Bad Moms, writers/directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, producer Suzanne Todd, and executive producers Bill Block and Mark Kamine. (more...)

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GROUNDHOG DAY!

Groundhog Day, the Olivier Award-winning new musical featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin, and directed by Matthew Warchus, opened just last night on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Christopher McDonald Guests on 'Ripped from the Headlines' Episode of LAW & ORDER

Star of stage and screen, Christopher McDonald will portray the head of a network who is accused of raping a female news anchor in the April 26th episode of LAW & ORDER: SVU titled 'The Newsroom.'   (more...)

Bay Area Cabaret Announces March Shows

Bay Area Cabaret continues its acclaimed series at the Venetian Room at Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason Street atop Nob Hill) with two special shows in March-one a tribute to cabaret as a distinctive art form, and the other a return engagement for two of the most popular Bay Area Cabaret artists. On March 5 at 5:00 pm, A Cabaret Spectacular will celebrate the art of cabaret performance featuring some of the finest cabaret performers from across the nation. Then on March 26 at 7:30 pm, world-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli and Broadway soprano Jessica Molaskey, return to the Bay Area Cabaret stage with their brand new hit show from Cafe Carlyle in New York. Tickets for both shows at www.bayareacabaret.org or by calling (415) 392-4400. (more...)

Greasepaint Youtheatre Presents GREASE

Rock n Roll never forgets!  Greasepaint Youtheatre is proud to present GREASE February 10-19, 2017. Rydell High's senior class of 1959  duck-tailed, hot-rodding 'Burger Palace Boys' and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking 'Pink Ladies' in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. (more...)

Freeform Announces 'Boss Girls' Two-Day Programming Event Focusing on Girl Power

I am woman, hear me roar! Freeform is rolling into the new year with a two-day “Boss Girls” programming event, featuring fierce females channeling their inner warrior princesses. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Annette Bening & David Rockwell Honored at New York Stage and Film Gala

New York Stage and Film just held its annual Winter Gala honoring two titans of the entertainment industry: four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening and famed architect and Tony- and Emmy-winning scenic designer David Rockwell. (more...)

Jennifer Ashley Tepper Celebrates THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 at Drama Book Shop Today

Dress Circle Publishing will celebrate their new book THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 - the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper - with a special event at The Drama Book Shop (250 West 4oth Street in Manhattan) today, December 1 at 5:30 PM. (more...)

Marti Gould Cummings to Appear at Therapy, Feinstein's/54 Below, and More This Holiday Season

Showman Marti Gould Cummings, known for his inventive blend of drag, comedy and vocal performance, will be making numerous appearances throughout Manhattan for the remainder of the year. Off the heels of his London debut, Marti will resume his weekly Monday evening appearances at midtown's Therapy, welcoming to the stage Broadway star Peter Gallagher and his Broadway songstress daughter on November 28. On December 7, Marti will help to honor George Takei as host to the Emery Award after party on December 7, and attend the 18th Annual Glam Awardson December 11, as a nominee in six categories. Lastly, the year will close with Have Yourself a Very Marti Christmas, Cummings's encore performance at 54 Below, featuring guest artists Lesli Margherita and Matt DeAngelis. (more...)

Scoop: NEW GIRL on FOX - Today, November 22, 2016

Get all the scoop on NEW GIRL, airing on FOX today, November 22, 2016! (more...)

Jennifer Ashley Tepper to Celebrate THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 at Drama Book Shop

Dress Circle Publishing will celebrate their new book THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 3 - the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper - with a special event at The Drama Book Shop (250 West 4oth Street in Manhattan) on Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 PM. (more...)

Annette Bening and David Rockwell Will Be Honored at New York Stage and Film's Winter Gala

New York Stage and Film has announced that its annual Winter Gala will honor two titans of the entertainment industry: four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening and famed architect and Tony- and Emmy-winning scenic designer David Rockwell. (more...)