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Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Santino Fontana and the Cast of Broadway-Bound TOOTSIE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018

TOOTSIE's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement officially opened last night, September 30, at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show runs through October 14 before opening on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre. Get a first look at the cast, starring Santino Fontana, in the photos below!

TOOTSIE Opens its Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago Today
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2018

TOOTSIE's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement officially opens today at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL). The show runs through October 14 before opening on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).

VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare's 'Journey to the Past' Duet and Download the Track Now
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018

From the hit Broadway musical and 1997 animated film ANASTASIA, the new duet of the Oscar-nominated song 'Journey to the Past' featuring Broadway star Christy Altomare with the original voice of Anastasia, Liz Callaway is now available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon and for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. A special music video has also been released and can be watch below:

Kaitlyn Mayse to Step Back Into the Glass Slippers to Lead CINDERELLA Tour
by Julie Musbach - Sep 27, 2018

Casting has been announced for the 2018-19 national tour of Cinderella launching in November.

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Returns To San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2018

Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, welcomes the return of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA-the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The King & I and The Sound of Music-to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) for a limited engagement from Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2018. Single tickets ($43-$138) are on-sale now at www.broadwaysanjose.com, in-person at the City National Civic Box Office (150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose), or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787). Ticket packages and President's Club Memberships are also available. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 669-242-8559. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018

Mary Beth Peil will play her final performance as the "Dowager Empress" in the hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA on September 23, 2018. Peil is an original member of the Broadway company and was nominated for the 2017 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for her performance. She is a celebrated singer and stage and screen veteran, well known for her work in The King and I (Tony nomination), "Dawson's Creek" and "The Good Wife". Next, she can be seen starring in the acclaimed film "The Song of Sway Lake" opening in cinemas September 21, 2018.

TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - Sep 5, 2018

BroadwayWorld was on site when the cast and creative of the new comedy musical, Tootsie, which will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11th - October 14th, met the press! Watch stars Lilli Cooper and Santino Fotana, as well as composer/lyricist David Yazbek talk about bringing the production from the silver screen to the stage in the video below!

Photo Flash: The Cast And Creative Of TOOTSIE Pose For The Press In Chicago
by Alan Henry - Aug 24, 2018

BroadwayWorld was on site this morning when the cast and creative of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, which will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11th - October 14th, met the press! See the photos below!

Jaap van Zweden Begins Tenure as Music Director with Gala Concert
by Julie Musbach - Aug 14, 2018

Jaap van Zweden will begin his tenure as the 26th Music Director of the New York Philharmonic with his inaugural Opening Gala Concert, New York, Meet Jaap, Thursday, September 20, 2018. The program will feature the World Premiere of Ashley Fure's Filament, commissioned by the Philharmonic for the occasion; Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring; and Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major with Daniil Trifonov as soloist.

Breaking: TOOTSIE Finds Its Home on Broadway! Opening Set for April 2019 at the Marquis Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2018

SCOTT SANDERS PRODUCTIONS just announced that the new comedy musical TOOTSIE will open on Broadway on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46thStreet) in the heart of Times Square. Broadway preview performances will begin on Friday, March 29, 2019. TOOTSIE will have its World Premiere in a pre-Broadway engagement this fall at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL) from September 11 - October 14. Opening night in Chicago is Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Lila Coogan, Stephen Brower, and More Cast in ANASTASIA First National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2018

Take the journey! Casting has been announced for the North American tour of the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of ANASTASIA. This production features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush, new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) and direction by Tony Award-winning director Darko Tresnjak. The tour will launch at Proctors in Schenectady, NY on October 9, 2018 and will go on to play 30 cities in its first season.

CINDERELLA Returns to Starlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2018

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The King & I and The Sound of Music, will play Starlight Theatre as part of the 2018 Shawnee Mission Health Broadway Series for a limited engagement from June 29-July 1.

Heather Headley, CINDERELLA, and More Join MOULIN ROUGE! in Emerson Colonial's Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) announces new entertainment offerings that will arrive at the newly refurbished Emerson Colonial Theatre this fall following this summer's world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Photo Flash: THE HUMANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Ahamanson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2018

Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell reprise their Tony Award®-winning performances in 'The Humans' for the last stop of the national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. Performances began this week in Los Angeles, check out the opening night arrivals below!

CINDERELLA Returns to Starlight Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2018

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The King & I and The Sound of Music, will play Starlight Theatre as part of the 2018 Shawnee Mission Health Broadway Series for a limited engagement from June 29-July 1.

Tickets to ANASTASIA Now On Sale Through June 2, 2019
by Julie Musbach - Jun 15, 2018

Anastasia on Broadway announced today a new block of tickets through June 2, 2019. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting today, Friday, June 15.

Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS to Bring Tour to San Francisco Next June
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2018

SHN today announced a special engagement of the most acclaimed American play in recent memory: The Humans, which will be coming to the SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from June 5 through 17, 2018.

THREE TALL WOMEN Adds Extra Show on Closing Day
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2018

Producer Scott Rudin has announced that to accommodate ticket demand, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women will add a ninth performance in its final week of performances. Nominated for six 2018 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Play, Three Tall Women must close as previously scheduled on Sunday, June 24, with the added 7:00 PM show now the final performance for the ecstatically received production. Tickets are on sale now at Telecharge.com, and at the Golden Theatre box office (252 West 45th Street).

THE BOYS IN THE BAND Cast to Host Midnight Performance of THREE TALL WOMEN
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018

Edward Albee's Three Tall Women will play a special Midnight Performance as a benefit for The Actors Fund. The production, directed by Joe Mantello, opened on Broadway on March 29 to ecstatic reviews. Last week, Mantello's production of The Boys in the Band started previews on Broadway. To celebrate their director and the vital work of The Actors Fund, the entire cast of The Boys in the Band will host the Midnight Performance of Three Tall Women,

Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell Reunite for THE HUMANS at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2018

Producers Scott Rudin and Barry Diller announced today that Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell will reprise their Tony Award®-winning performances in "The Humans" for the last stop of the national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre.

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