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Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY's First New Family Photo!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 21, 2011

THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed five new principal cast members beginning Tuesday, March 8 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) when Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show]) assumed the role of Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper (Brighton Beach Memoirs) the role of Mal Beineke, Brad Oscar (Tony-nominated for The Producers) as Fester, Rachel Potter (Wicked nat'l. tour) as Wednesday Addams and Jesse Swenson (Spring Awakening) as Lucas Beineke. Original cast members Nathan Lane, Kevin Chamberlin, Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Krysta Rodriguez and Wesley Taylor gave their final performances on Sunday, March 6. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at their first new family photo below!

UP ON THE MARQUEE: The New ADDAMS FAMILY Cast!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Mar 17, 2011

THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed five new principal cast members beginning Tuesday, March 8 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) when Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show]) assumed the role of Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper (Brighton Beach Memoirs) the role of Mal Beineke, Brad Oscar (Tony-nominated for The Producers) as Fester, Rachel Potter (Wicked nat'l. tour) as Wednesday Addams and Jesse Swenson (Spring Awakening) as Lucas Beineke. Original cast members Nathan Lane, Kevin Chamberlin, Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Krysta Rodriguez and Wesley Taylor will give their final performances on Sunday, March 6.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Citi PAC 2/7-9, 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011

The national tour of the new musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its Boston premiere February 7-19, 2012 at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre as part of the LEXUS 2011-12 Broadway Across America - Boston Series.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 9, 2011

PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh CLO announce the presentation of the hit Broadway musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams.

Lane, Chamberlin, Rodriguez et al. Exit ADDAMS FAMILY 3/6
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 6, 2011

Nathan Lane, Kevin Chamberlin, Carolee Carmello, Terrence Mann, Krysta Rodriguez and Wesley Taylor will exit Broadway's THE ADDAMS FAMILY after their final performances on March 6 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

WICKED, MEMPHIS, LA CAGE, & More Headline Broadway LA's 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2011

Broadway/L.A. announces the lineup for its 2011-2012 PANTAGES SEASON, a seven-show package that includes six Los Angeles premieres of recent Broadway productions - COME FLY AWAY, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MEMPHIS - and the return of the most successful show in Pantages Theatre's history, WICKED.

Madame Alexander Releases ADDAMS FAMILY Themed Dolls
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011

Based on characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, The Addams Family Musical is the smash-hit Broadway musical comedy that brings the weird and wonderful world of the iconic family to devilishly delightful life. Madame Alexander's dolls reflect the macabre charm of these beloved characters by creating the costumes worn by the actors themselves. The dolls range from $89.95- $139.95 and can be purchased at www.madamealexander.com.

Celebrate Grandma's Birthday with Jackie Hoffman!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2011

Celebrate Grandma's Sweet (one-hundred) Sixteen with Jackie Hoffman in an online interactive feature from the Broadway musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Party whatever way you want to with Grandma as she celebrates her big day, by clicking here.

Blickenstaff, Grupper, Oscar, Potter & Swenson Join THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Robert Diamond - Feb 4, 2011

THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomes five new principal cast members beginning Tuesday, March 8 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) when Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show]) assumes the role of Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper (Brighton Beach Memoirs) as Mal Beineke, Brad Oscar (Tony-nominated for The Producers) as Fester, Rachel Potter (Wicked nat'l. tour) as Wednesday Addams and Jesse Swenson (Spring Awakening) as Lucas Beineke. Original cast members Nathan Lane, Kevin Chamberlin, Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Krysta Rodriguez and Wesley Taylor will give their final performances on Sunday, March 6.

Roger Rees to Replace Nathan Lane in THE ADDAMS FAMILY 3/2011
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2010

Roger Rees, a Tony Award winner as Best Actor for The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and a Tony nominee for Indiscretions, will assume the role of Gomez in THE ADDAMS FAMILY on Broadway beginning Tuesday, March 22 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Rees will reunite with his good friend and longtime professional colleague, two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, who will continue in the role of Morticia. Nathan Lane's final performance as Gomez in THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be Sunday, March 6.

Tickets on Sale for AMTP's Not Wanted on the Voyage, Presented 7/15-8/8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2010

Single and group tickets now are on sale for the new musical 'Not Wanted on the Voyage,' the latest work by award-winning Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The production will be presented July 15 through Aug. 8 by the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University.

NOT WANTED ON THE VOYAGE Plays At The Barber Theatre 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2010

'Not Wanted on the Voyage,' a new musical by Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill ('The Story of My Life') featuring a design team including Tony Award-winning designer, Eugene Lee, enters its second weekend of developmental performances this Thursday.

NOT WANTED ON THE VOYAGE Plays At The Barber Theatre 7/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2010

'Not Wanted on the Voyage,' a new musical by Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill ('The Story of My Life') featuring a design team including Tony Award-winning designer, Eugene Lee, enters its second weekend of developmental performances this Thursday.

AMTP Presents NOT WANTED ON THE VOYAGE, 7/15-8/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2010

Single and group tickets now are on sale for the new musical 'Not Wanted on the Voyage,' the latest work by award-winning Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The production will be presented July 15 through Aug. 8 by the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University.

Tickets on Sale for AMTP's Not Wanted on the Voyage, Presented 7/15-8/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010

Single and group tickets now are on sale for the new musical 'Not Wanted on the Voyage,' the latest work by award-winning Broadway writers Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. The production will be presented July 15 through Aug. 8 by the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University.

Photo Coverage: 2010 Drama Desk Arrivals - Part 1
by Linda Lenzi - May 24, 2010

Last night, May 23, the Drama Desk Association hosted the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone hosted the ceremony, which honored the best of Broadway and off in the 2009-2010 season. BroadwayWorld.com provided live coverage on the site throughout the ceremony and was on hand at the event to capture the starry arrivals.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Announces Tour; To Start 9/2011 in New Orleans
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2010

The new Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will begin a national tour in September, 2011 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans, LA. A complete tour schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.

Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Apr 9, 2010

THE ADDAMS FAMILY opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8, 2010. BroadwayWorld.com was there to cover the opening night party at the Marriot Marquis!

Bebe Neuwirth Discusses Working with Fosse and Nuances of Morticia
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 4, 2010

In a recent interview with The Star Ledger, ADDAMS FAMILY star Bebe Neuwirth discussed her transition into the project and how she approached the role of Morticia, as well as her career working with Fosse and her career as a whole.

LA Times Follows ADDAMS FAMILY from Concept to Broadway
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 3, 2010

Los Angeles Times writer Chris Jones has recently taken a look at THE ADDAMS FAMILY's progression from conception to Broadway, specifically focusing on the troubles the show faced due to media and audience backlash over everything from character changes to cast rumors.

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