Tom Meehan News

Which Shows Had the Biggest Overhaul From Out-of-Town Tryout to Broadway Opening?

by Jennifer Ashley Tepper — September 24, 2023

This time, the reader question was: which Broadway shows had the biggest overhaul from their out-of-town tryout to their Broadway opening?

Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside The York Theatre Company's 2019 Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala Honoring André De Shields

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2019

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, recently honored Tony Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown) with the 2019 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre and producer Riki Kane Larimer (Cagney)

ELF THE MUSICAL Is Now Available For Licensing Through MTI

by Julie Musbach — July 11, 2019

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the hit, holiday show Elf The Musical is now available for licensing in the U.

TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time

by Nicole Rosky — March 1, 2018

As magical as the evening was, after Freddie Gershon gave an impassioned presentation to the duo, Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones hit the stage and brought the house down at ages 88 and 89 respectively.

Photo Flash: Betsy Wolfe, Norm Lewis, Frances Ruffelle, Christopher Sieber and More Fete Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt at York Gala

by BWW News Desk — December 7, 2017

The York Theatre Company honored legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, I Do, I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday even

Photo Coverage: The York Theatre Gala Honors Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt with 2017 Hammerstein Award

by Stephen Sorokoff — December 5, 2017

Last night The York Theatre Company honored the musical theatre writing team of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt in a Fantastick gala concert and award ceremony directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.

BWW Interview: Director Sam Scalamoni on ELF THE MUSICAL at Madison Square Garden

by Bob Rizzo — November 27, 2017

Madison Square Garden ushers in the holiday season with the New York return of Elf The Musical.

Theatre Aspen Season Passes On Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — April 19, 2017

Theatre Aspen announced that season passes go on sale today for the upcoming summer season.

Theatre Aspen Season Passes On Sale Now

by A.A. Cristi — April 17, 2017

Theatre Aspen announced that season passes go on sale today for the upcoming summer season.

Photo Coverage: Joel Grey Honored with York Theatre Company's Oscar Hammerstein Award

by Walter McBride — December 6, 2016

Robert Creighton and Christine Ebersole Join Roster of Broadway's Best to Honor Joel Grey at 25th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala 12/5

by Ashlee Latimer — December 3, 2016

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Interim Executive Director; David McCoy, Chairman of the Board), dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has announced Robert Creighton (Cagney), and Christine Ebersole (

Sutton Foster, Rory O'Malley, Bernadette Peters and More Join York Theatre Company's 2016 Gala Honoring Joel Grey

by BWW News Desk — November 30, 2016

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has announced that several of Broadway's best - Carolee Carmello (Finding Neverland), Sutton Foster (Anything Goes), Bebe Neuwirth (Chicago), Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon), and Bern

HAIRSPRAY to Launch 2017 Theatre Aspen Season

by Ashlee Latimer — November 25, 2016

Theatre Aspen announced the lineup for its 34th season today.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra and CSC Present THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Free Concert, Today

by BWW News Desk — August 31, 2016

Boston Landmarks Orchestra closes their 2016 Free Today Concerts at the DCR Memorial Hatch Shell on August 31 (7 pm)* with another extraordinary collaboration with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC).

Boston Landmarks Orchestra and CSC Present Rodgers and Hart's THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE

by A.A. Cristi — August 17, 2016

Boston Landmarks Orchestra closes their 2016 Free Wednesday Concerts at the DCR Memorial Hatch Shell on August 31 (7 pm)* with another extraordinary collaboration with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC).

Open Book: ALADDIN's Chad Beguelin Finds A Whole New Way To Deliver An Old Favorite

by Michael Dale — May 23, 2016

The bookwriter of ELF, ALADDIN and THE WEDDING SINGER says you can't just write a carbon copy of the source.

BWW Reviews: THE PRODUCERS at Olney Theatre Center - Mel Brooks Would be Ecstatic

by Charles Shubow — July 17, 2015

Michael Kostroff and Michael Di Liberto Shine as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom

'CURIOUS INCIDENT' Tops Time's Best Plays and Musicals of 2014

by Caryn Robbins — December 3, 2014

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is number one while Broadway's The Cripple of Inishmaan and Rocky also nab spots on the list.

Photo Coverage: New York Pops' 31st Birthday Gala Afterparty - Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane & More!

by Stephen Sorokoff — April 29, 2014

The New York Pops marked its 31st birthday with a grand gala evening last night, celebrating the work of composer, lyricist, and arranger Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, and writer Scott Wittman, as well as the leadership and mentorship work of corporate honoree Paul J.