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10 Reasons Our Ten-Dollar Founding Father HAMILTON Is the Perfect Inspiration for a Hit Musical

by Jessica Khan — August 6, 2015

HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical about American political figurehead Alexander Hamilton, opens on Broadway tonight.

Amanda Flahive to Lead Williams Street Rep's GYPSY as 'Mama Rose'; Full Cast Announced!

by BWW News Desk — July 23, 2015

In 1959 Ethel Merman, the prominent musical theatre actress of her time, and David Merrick were searching for their next project.

Frank Rich Suggests New Alexander Hamilton Currency in Light of HAMILTON's Box Office Success

by Jessica Showers — July 22, 2015

Broadway's HAMILTON isn't hurting at the box office, but it has one monetary controversy in the wings.

BWW Reviews: ASSASSINS at SRO is Rousing Ammunition for Thought!

by Bryan-Keyth Wilson — July 15, 2015

If you are socially conscious or have some type of social media account, you are well aware of the social injustices that seem to flood the timelines.

Masterworks Broadway to Release Three Classic Albums from Archives

by Tyler Peterson — July 14, 2015

Masterworks Broadway continues to make good on its promise to make available its extensive catalog of cast recordings with the release of three classic albums from the archives - Pinocchio (July 17), Woman of the Year (August 14), and The Beggar's Opera (September 18).

Pittsburgh CLO's GYPSY Opens Tonight

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2015

Join one-of-a-kind mother, Rose, and her two talented daughters as they search for fame in Pittsburgh CLO's production of GYPSY, tonight, July 10, through July 19 at the Benedum Center.

Pittsburgh CLO's GYPSY Opens 7/10

by Tyler Peterson — July 2, 2015

Join one-of-a-kind mother, Rose, and her two talented daughters as they search for fame in Pittsburgh CLO's production of GYPSY, July 10-19 at the Benedum Center.

USA Network Welcomes Transgender Teen Nicole Maines for ROYAL PAINS Episode Tonight

by TV News Desk — June 23, 2015

Transgender teen Nicole Maines makes her acting debut as a guest star in ROYAL PAINS episode 704, 'The Prince of Nucleotides,' airing tonight, June 23.

USA Network Casts Transgender Teen Nicole Maines for Special ROYAL PAINS Episode

by Caryn Robbins — June 17, 2015

Transgender teen Nicole Maines makes her acting debut as a guest star in ROYAL PAINS episode 704, 'The Prince of Nucleotides,' which will air on Tuesday, June 23

Frank Rich Sounds Off on the 2015 Tony Awards!

by Nicole Rosky — June 11, 2015

The 2015 Tony Awards have come and gone, but that doesn't mean that us theatre fanatics aren't still thinking about every minute of them.

Photo Flash: Inside MEMORIES OF AL HIRSCHFELD Event with Harold Prince, Frank Rich & More

by Tyler Peterson — May 29, 2015

Thursday, May 28 at 6:30PM, The New-York Historical Society presented Memories of Al Hirschfeld, a special event featuring Al Hirschfeld Foundation President Louise Kerz Hirschfeld, Robert Osborne of The Hollywood Reporter and Turner Classic Movies, legendary Broadway producer and director H

BWW Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes of FOLLIES with National Theater Institute Alum Ted Chapin

by National Theater Institute — May 26, 2015

The National Theater Institute includes a vibrant community of over 3,500 alumni.

Awesome New PACIFIC OVERTURES Mash-Up Music Video

by Pat Cerasaro — May 20, 2015

A fascinating and fantastic new mash-up video!

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Opens On Broadway

by Pat Cerasaro — May 7, 2015

Today we are revisiting one of Kander & Ebb's most awarded musicals in honor of its opening more than 20 years ago this week, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN.

Tony Award Winner Billy Porter to Appear at SOPAC, 6/15

by Caryn Robbins — April 29, 2015

Midtown Direct Rep (MDR), the ensemble-based theater company based in South Orange/Maplewood, NJ, announces A CONVERSATION WITH BILLY PORTER, on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 7:30 PM at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) in a one-night-only benefit appearance hosted by NY1's Budd Mishkin

Guthrie's Joe Dowling Chats With NY Post Columnist Michael Riedel Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2015

The Guthrie Theater previously announced that its outgoing Director Joe Dowling, the longest tenured artistic director in Guthrie history, will appear for an In Conversation moderated by New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel tonight, April 21 at 7:30 p.