The Shuberts News

Last night, April 11, MAGIC/BIRD opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre, with special appearances by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird themselves. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night curtain call and brings you photo coverage below!

MAGIC/BIRD, directed by Tony Nominee Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights), will officially open with a 7 p.m. performance tonight.

MAGIC/BIRD, currently in previews, will officially open with a 7 p.m. performance on Wednesday April 11th. The production highlights have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, the producers of the new Broadway play MAGIC/BIRD, announced today that Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson will hold a talkback for ticketholders following the 2pm matinee performance at the Longacre Theater (220 West 48th Street) on Friday April, 13th.

Now, on the show's official Facebook page, lead producer Ben Sprecher writes 'Rebecca is moving forward. We have identified the final missing piece of investment and the Shuberts (to whom I shall be forever indebeted) have graciously allowed us to resume production to open at the Broadhurst in fall of 2012. Thank you all for you patience and most of all to the extraordinary creative team who have stuck by this fantastic production through thick and thin as Rebecca continues to play in productions throughout the world.'

Hugh Jackman, whose year thus far includes announcements that he'll be returning to Broadway and starring in the upcoming LES MIS film, has also penned a forward to the late Gerald Schoenfeld's memoir. The book, entitled 'Mr. Broadway,' is set for an April 2012 release.

Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened on January 13 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Linda Lavin, Elizabeth Marvel and Thomas Sadoski. Today, the New York Times suggests that the show is looking to transfer to Broadway, however, a full house on the Great White Way will prevent the show from making a spring move.

Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.

Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.

Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.

Today, we are talking to three members of the NYPD - Officer Bekim Kalicovic, Sergeant Andrew Lopez and Detective Martin Speechley - who work in the theatre district and whose precinct will be receiving a Special Tony Award this season for their stupendous work protecting and serving the theatre community.

Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools will have the chance of a lifetime when they perform songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre (245 W. 44 St.) on Monday, May 17 from 10:45 a.m. to noon, as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE program, this year hosted by the popular young performer CORBIN BLEU, currently starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.

Over 400 students representing 18 New York City public middle schools will have the chance of a lifetime when they perform songs from Broadway musicals on the stage of the Majestic Theatre (245 W. 44 St.) on Monday, May 17 from 10:45 a.m. to noon, as part of the 5th annual BROADWAY JUNIOR STUDENT SHARE program, this year hosted by the popular young performer CORBIN BLEU, currently starring on Broadway in the musical 'In the Heights' and one of the stars of Disney's phenomenally successful 'High School Musical' film and television series.

The Board of Directors of The Shubert Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that The Foundation has awarded $17,588,000 in general operating support to 448 not-for-profit organizations throughout the United States in May 2009.

The New York Times is reporting that Philip J. Smith was named today the chairman of both the Shubert Organization and Foundation , a position many consider to the most powerful of all in the theatrical world. Mr. Smith, 77, the organization's president for the past dozen years, is taking over the same job that his longtime friend and mentor. The paper also reports that Robert E. Wankel, was named co-chief executive officer along with Mr. Smith and president. Mr. Wankel, who will turn 62 on Friday, was also elected to the board of directors.

We talk to, and hear from, the wonderful Stephanie Block! Most recently seen as Grace O' Malley in The Pirate Queen, you might also remember her as Liza Minnelli from The Boy from Oz, with Hugh Jackman. Add to that a 2006 Helen Hayes award for Outstanding Actress for her performance as Elphaba in the First National Touring Company of Wicked, Stephanie is it -- what we love about our leading ladies: ever graceful, humble, and sharp as a tack. Oh yes, and she can sing pretty well, too We also play songs from two of her shows: 'She Loves to Hear the Music' from The Boy from Oz, and 'Woman' from Pirate Queen

Many 'American Idol' alumni have recently performed on Broadway, but now the show has inspired a musical of its own. This week we talk to Idol the Musicals' producer, Todd Ellis, composer/lyricist/performer, Jon Balcourt, and performers, Babs Rubenstein, Jennie Riverso, Courtney Ellis, and Roy George.

After five years as the Cadillac Winter Garden, the historic theatre on 50th Street is once again the Winter Garden