Broadway fans celebrated the 29th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction by bidding on and buying everything from tickets to a bevy of opening night performances to custom-made music mixes, from autographed musical phrases to once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experiences. The result: a record $756,655 was raised for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
BC/EFA's 2015 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction was held just yesterday, September 27, with more than 60 tables full of Broadway memorabilia, collectible Playbills and one-of-a-kind gems from us here at BroadwayWorld and all your favorite shows. Below, BroadwayWorld is happy to take you inside the special day with photo coverage from backstage, the autograph tables and more!
SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young announced today that award-winning actor, Paul Rudd, is hosting his Fourth Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY.
Producer Kevin McCollum has announced that his Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God will offer special $55 orchestra and $45 mezzanine pricing and also double the number of $27 rush tickets available to the Thursday 9/24 and Friday 9/25 performances only in honor of the Pope's visit to New York City. The $55 and $45 tickets are available at the box office simply by saying the phrase "Hand to Pope"; and can also be purchased online at www.HandToGodBroadway.com using code H2GPOPE266 or by phone at 212-239-6200. Rush tickets are available at the box office only on the day of the performance and are subject to availability. Hand to God plays at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) through January 3, 2016 before immediately transferring to London's West End, with performances beginning on February 5, 2016 at the famed Vaudeville Theatre.
In preparation for Flu Season, Dr. Barry Kohn visited the cast and crew of Broadway's HAND TO GOD over the weekend at the Booth Theatre to give out flu shots. Even Broadway's favorite foul-mouthed puppet Tyrone made sure to get in on the action. Scroll down for photos!
More than 60 of your favorite Broadway actors will join the biggest day for Broadway fans by appearing at the always popular Autograph Table and Photo Booth at the 29th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction on Sunday, September 27, 2015.
Producer Kevin McCollum has announced that his Tony® Award-nominated comedy Hand to God must close on Broadway onJanuary 3, 2016 and will immediately transfer to London's West End, with performances beginning on February 5, 2016 at the famed Vaudeville Theatre. Robert Askins' riotous comedy opened to rave reviews on April 7, 2015 at Broadway's Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), and was previously presented in New York City at Ensemble Studio Theatre in 2011 and Off-Broadway by MCC Theater in 2013. Moritz von Stuelpnagel will recreate his Tony®-nominated direction in London. Tickets to the West End production will go on sale in late October. Complete casting will be announced at a later date. For more info, visit www.HandToGodBroadway.com.
Tonight, the Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. revealed nominations for the 2014-2015 Atlanta professional theatrical season to theatre patrons and industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party, which rotates venues, was hosted this year by Horizon Theatre. Guest announcers included the ladies of The Weird Sisters Theatre Project: Kelly Criss, Veronika Duerr, Jaclyn Hofmann, Tiffany Porter, and Megan Rose. Among the notable nominees are Broadway-bound TUCK EVERLASTING and stage vet Will Swenson, who starred in BULL DURHAM at the Alliance. Scroll down for the full list of nominees!
Broadway in Bryan Park concluded its 2015 program this week - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. This week's line-up included performances from the casts ofSpring Awakening, DAMES AT SEA, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, THE KING AND I, and DADDY LONG LEGS. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the all the casts in action below!
Today's line-up will include performances from the casts of Daddy Long Legs, Once Upon a Mattress, The King and I (Betsy Morgan, Jose Llana, Ruthie Ann Miles), Dames at Sea (Lesli Margherita, Danny Gardner), Spring Awakening (Katie Boeck, Sandra Mae Frank) and Hand to God (Steven Boyer, Sarah Stiles).
Teal Wicks (Finding Neverland, Wicked) and Carole Demas (Grease, The Baker's Wife) will join host Natalie Weiss (Les Miserables, Everyday Rapture, 'American Idol') and the selected cast of musical theater writing team Sam Carner and Derek Gregor's 7th Annual 'Barely Legal Show-Tune Extravaganza' in performance on Monday, August 17th at 7:30pm at New York's Monday, August 17th at 7:30pm at premier New York music venue (Le) Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street in Manhattan.
This week's line-up will include performances from the casts of Daddy Long Legs, Once Upon a Mattress, The King and I (Betsy Morgan, Jose Llana, Ruthie Ann Miles), Dames at Sea (Lesli Margherita, Danny Gardner), Spring Awakening (Katie Boeck, Sandra Mae Frank) and Hand to God (Steven Boyer, Sarah Stiles).
Musical theater writing team Sam Carner and Derek Gregor announced the finalized cast for their upcoming 7th Annual Barely Legal Show-Tune Extravaganza.
Ever wonder which Broadway tunes have inspired your favorite performers? Check back every Tuesday for ON RECORD- to find out which cast recordings have made an impact on Broadway's brightest stars. In this week's edition, we hear from Sarah Stiles, who is currently starring as 'Jessica' in Hand to God- playing at the Booth Theatre. Read on to find out her top five picks!
The New York Civil Liberties Union, the New York State affiliate of the ACLU, just welcomed a star-studded lineup for its annual benefit concert. 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom,' a celebratory event in honor of the recent Supreme Court victory for the freedom to marry, boasted performances by some of Broadway's finest last night at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).
The New York Civil Liberties Union, the New York State affiliate of the ACLU, welcomes a star-studded lineup for its annual benefit concert. 'Broadway Stands Up for Freedom,' a celebratory event in honor of the recent Supreme Court victory for the freedom to marry, will boast performances by some of Broadway's finest tonight, July 20, at the NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).
Broadway's Hand to God shared their amazement at the close up images of Pluto from the historic NASA fly-by probe, New Horizons.
The 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser - the star-studded dog and cat adoption event to benefit New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore - was held July 11 in Shubert Alley. This year's event was co-hosted by Tony winner Peters and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells. BroadwayWorld brings you lots of photos with your favorite Broadway stars and some adorable animals!
The 17th annual Broadway Barks fundraiser was held July 11 in Shubert Alley. Broadway's brightest were in attendance, including Tony Award-winner Lena Hall. Below, check out a photo of Hall with Lawrence Leritz with their newly-adopted pups!
BROADWAY BARKS announces their 17th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event to benefit New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. Founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, this event features celebrities from the hottest shows on Broadway. The event, produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will take place on Saturday, July 11 in Shubert Alley (located between 44th and 45th Streets, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. where you meet all the adoptable dogs and cats; celebrity presentations of adoptable pets will take place between 5:00-6:30 p.m. This year's event will be co-hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon, HBO's 'Girls'). The event is free and open to the public.
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