Rachel Dratch News

New York's QUAD Cinema has announced the New York Theatrical run of ONE NIGHT STAND (74 minutes), Elisabeth Sperling's and Trish Dalton's absorbing, adrenaline-pumping debut documentary, fresh off of its one-night-only screenings in 456 theaters across the country through Fathom Events.

Beginning this Saturday, April 13th, original cast member Callan Bergmann will return to the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical as Dream Hannibal. Following the announcement that SILENCE! would be ending its long run at the end of 2012, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records held by the show. Subsequently, the producers determined that the production would reopen on January 19th. After opening initially at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews, SILENCE! was extended numerous times by popular demand and transferred theatres twice, ultimately landing at the new Elektra Theatre in Times Square which was constructed especially for the show.

Beginning today, April 6th, Laura Jordan will join the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit Silence! The Musical as Clarice Starling.

Beginning tomorrow, April 6th, Laura Jordan will join the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical as Clarice Starling. Following the announcement that SILENCE! would be ending its long run at the end of 2012, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records held by the show. Subsequently, the producers determined that the production would reopen on January 19th. After opening initially at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011, SILENCE! was extended numerous times by popular demand and transferred theatres twice, ultimately landing at the new Elektra Theatre in Times Square which was constructed especially for the show.

The 24 Hour Company, which produces The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway, The 24 Hour Musicals, and 24 Hour Play festivals around the world, is working with longtime collaborator The New School for Drama to bring The 24 Hour Plays: The Nationals to New York City from August 7 through 10, 2013. Six writers, six directors, six producers, and 24 actors will be chosen for the project. After two days of intensive workshops, the assembled team will produce their own 24 Hour Plays at a theater in Manhattan. The program is open to high school students, college students and recent college graduates aged 16 to 24. Submissions are due on May 1. 'It's a great opportunity for young artists to meet their peers and begin building the relationships that will serve them throughout their careers,' says 24 Hour Plays founding producer Tina Fallon. 'We are seeking the very best of the next generation of theater artists - and we will arm them with what they need to find their way in this business. Which is to say: each other.'

BroadwayWorld was on hand for the most star studded opening of the season, last night April 1, as Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. Check out photos below!

SILENCE! The Musical is kicking off its new spring playing schedule today, March 30th. The smash hit show will now play Saturdays at 2 & 7 PM and Sundays at 5 PM at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square.

SILENCE! The Musical is kicking off its new spring playing schedule this Saturday, March 30th. The smash hit show will now play Saturdays at 2 & 7 PM and Sundays at 5 PM at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square.

Beginning Saturday, April 6th, Laura Jordan will join the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical as Clarice Starling. Following the announcement that SILENCE! would be ending its long run at the end of 2012, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records held by the show. Subsequently, the producers determined that the production would reopen on January 19th. After opening initially at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews, SILENCE! was extended numerous times by popular demand and transferred theatres twice, ultimately landing at the new Elektra Theatre in Times Square which was constructed especially for the show.

SILENCE! The Musical will be playing a revised schedule this coming weekend with performances Saturday at 2 & 8 PM and Sunday at 3PM at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square.

Vineyard Theatre's annual Gala, this year celebrating the institution's 30th Anniversary, took place at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street) last night, March 18, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. (cocktails at 6:00pm, dinner at 7:30pm and performance at 8:30pm). BroadwayWorld was there for the special evening and you can check out photo coverage below!

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returned to Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theater), 158 West 72 Street, with its new edition, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, on March 11, 2013. The cast featured Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, Carla Hall, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show below!

SILENCE! The Musical is adding Sunday performances beginning this weekend, kicking off its new Spring schedule. Following the announcement that SILENCE! would be ending its long run at the end of 2012, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records held by the show. Subsequently, the producers determined that the production would reopen on January 19th. After opening initially at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews, SILENCE! was extended numerous times by popular demand and transferred theatres twice, ultimately landing at the new Elektra Theatre which was constructed especially for the show.

A riveting portrait of the world's greatest Yiddish writer whose stories became the basis of the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, SHOLEM ALEICHEM: LAUGHING IN THE DARKNESS explores the life of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns to Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theater), 158 West 72 Street, with its new edition, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, tonight, March 11 at 8pm. The cast is scheduled to include Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, Carla Hall, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel.

A host of theatre artists will rejoin forces tonight, March 11th for the second annual Spotlight On St. Jude, Broadway's Tribute to the Kids.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns to Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theater), 158 West 72 Street, with its new edition, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, on Monday, March 11 at 8pm. The cast is scheduled to include Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, Carla Hall, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel.

A host of theatre artists will rejoin forces on March 11th for the second annual Spotlight On St. Jude, Broadway's Tribute to the Kids.

Our Time - a non-profit organization that has been helping children who stutter for over a decade - will hold its 11th Annual Benefit Gala, Worth the Wait, celebrating the bravery and achievements of young people who stutter as well as those who inspire their success. This event comes just one year after the organization honored Offensive Lineman Matt Slauson of the New York Jets, and two years after honoring David Seidler, the Academy Award-winning writer of The King's Speech, whose film changed the landscape for people who stutter around the world. The event has become an annual favorite for a number of celebrities, philanthropists, artists, and social advocates including former NEA Chair and award-winning actress Jane Alexander who has said: 'The word has gotten out that this is the best show in town. I go to a lot of galas, but this is the one I always want to go to, bar none.'

It's a busy and exciting time for Cinedigm, with two upcoming theatrical releases this March: DON'T STOP BELIEVIN': EVERYMAN'S JOURNEY and COME OUT AND PLAY, and plenty of other new releases.