The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards - the oldest award given for a debut theatre performance on or off-Broadway - will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:45 p.m. at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036). The winners of this year's Theatre World Awards will be announced today, May 5. The 2015 John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre will be presented to Chita Rivera.
The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards - the oldest award given for a debut theatre performance on or off-Broadway - will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:45 p.m. at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036). The winners of this year's Theatre World Awards will be announced Tuesday, May 5. The 2015 John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre will be presented to Chita Rivera. The 7th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence will also be presented to honor an Outstanding Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production. Hosted annually by respected theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the awards ceremony is produced by the Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors.
Annoying Actor Friend just announced the inaugural AWARESIE AWARDS. But what are they, exactly?
The T. Schreiber Studio for Theatre & Film, one of the country's foremost professional actor training and performance programs, just celebrated its 46th Anniversary Gala yesterday, April 26, 2015. The event honored Academy Award-nominee and T. Schreiber alumnus, Edward Norton, recently seen in the Oscar-winning films 'Birdman' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel.'
The T. Schreiber Studio for Theatre & Film, one of the country's foremost professional actor training and performance programs, will celebrate its 46th Anniversary Gala on Sunday April 26, 2015. The event will honor Academy Award-nominee and T. Schreiber alumnus, Edward Norton, recently seen in the Oscar-winning films "Birdman" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The evening will also pay tribute to alumni Jonny Orsini (Fish In The Dark) and Julie Halston (You Can't Take It With You), who will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Mary-Louise Parker and Roma Torre are this year's Honorary Chairs. Tickets for individual seating ($450-$750) can be purchased by visiting http://tschreiber.org/2015-spring-soiree/
Joanna Murray-Smith's Switzerland -- already extended one week -- will extend yet another eight performances by popular demand with a final closing date of April 26, 2015. A world premiere with the Sydney Theatre Company, Switzerland is a Los Angeles Times Arts Editors' "Essential Arts and Culture" Pick and features Laura Linney (Broadway World said she is "pure gold") and Seth Numrich (called "outstanding" by the Los Angeles Times).
The first Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Wendy Wasserstein play The Heidi Chronicles officially opens tonight, March 19, 2015, at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).
FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy written by and starring Larry David, is running for an 18-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 7 at the Cort Theatre. Opening night is tonight, March 5. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Some of the best musical experiences have taken place in houses of worship. Sadly, Holy Cross Church in Times Square was the location of such an occurrence on Saturday as a Requiem Mass for Jean-Claude Baker who committed suicide on January 15th 2015 was held at the historic church. The Romanesque Revival style building was constructed in 1870 and is the oldest building on 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the performances below!
Let's see what the critics had to say...
The acclaimed new play THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME just celebrated the 101st performance on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1. Why the 101st? Because it's a prime number! Check out photos from inside the celebration below!
Producers of the acclaimed new play THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME have announced a new block of tickets on sale through September 6, 2015.
For the seventh time, Broadway and concert hall star Daniel Reichard (Jersey Boys, The Midtown Men, New York City Opera's Candide) performed his solo holiday show in New York City. This year's concert is entitled 'Daniel Reichard's Decked Out Holiday Party' and it decked the halls of Birdland Jazz Club on December 14th and 15th.
For the seventh time, Broadway and concert hall star Daniel Reichard (Jersey Boys, The Midtown Men, New York City Opera's Candide) performed his solo holiday show in New York City. This year's concert is entitled 'Daniel Reichard's Decked Out Holiday Party' and it decked the halls of Birdland Jazz Club on December 14th and 15th.
For the seventh time, Broadway and concert hall star Daniel Reichard (Jersey Boys, The Midtown Men, New York City Opera's Candide) will perform his solo holiday show in New York City. This year's concert is entitled 'Daniel Reichard's Decked Out Holiday Party' and will deck the halls of Birdland Jazz Club tonight, December 14th at 6 PM and tomorrow, December 15th at 7 PM.
THE ELEPHANT MAN opens tonight, December 7, 2014 at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th St). The limited engagement will play through Sunday, February 15, 2014.
For the seventh time, Broadway and concert hall star Daniel Reichard (Jersey Boys, The Midtown Men, New York City Opera's Candide) will perform his solo holiday show in New York City. This year's concert is entitled 'Daniel Reichard's Decked Out Holiday Party' and will deck the halls of Birdland Jazz Club on December 14th at 6 PM and 15th at 7 PM.
Birdland Jazz Club has announced their amazing line-up of talent for December 15 - December 21, featuring Michael Feinstein in "Happy Holidays: Swingin' with the Big Band," James Langton's New York All-Star Big Band, Jim Caruso, Billy Stritch and Klea Blackhurst in "A Swingin' Birdland Christmas," and more.
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Andrew Lippa's A Little Princess in Concert, Ewalt & Walker's Holiday Pajamboree, Singing Cyndi Lauper: 54 Just Wants to Have Fun, Daniel Reichard's Decked Out Holiday Party, and The Stephen Schwartz-athon.
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for December 8 - December 14, featuring Stacey Kent and Marcos Valle, 11 O'Clock Numbers, Barbara Carroll, Daniel Reichard's Decked Out Holiday Party, and more!
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