Tom Viertel News

World famous magicians Penn & Teller performed a jaw-dropping illusion with a member of the WENDY WILLIAMS studio audience this week.

Penn Jillette and Teller make their long-awaited return to the Broadway stage this summer with Penn & Teller On Broadway, now in performances at the Marquis Theatre (46th Street between Broadway and 8th). The production opened last night, July 12 and will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through August 16. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night curtain call and after party below!

Penn Jillette and Teller make their long-awaited return to the Broadway stage this summer with Penn & Teller On Broadway, now in performances at the Marquis Theatre (46th Street between Broadway and 8th). The production opened last night, July 12 and will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through August 16. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet arrivals below!

Penn Jillette and Teller make their long-awaited return to the Broadway stage this summer with Penn & Teller On Broadway, now in performances at the Marquis Theatre (46th Street between Broadway and 8th). The production opens this Sunday, July 12 and will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through August 16. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the duo in action below!

Penn & Teller stopped by this week's THE VIEW on ABC and shared that they will make an elephant disappear in their new Broadway show. Check out the appearance below!

Penn & Teller On Broadway begins performances tonight, July 7, at the Marquis Theatre. The production opens this Sunday, July 12 and will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through August 16.

Penn Jillette and Teller make their long-awaited return to the Broadway stage tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, when Penn & Teller On Broadway begins performances at the Marquis Theatre. The production opens this Sunday, July 12 and will play a strictly limited six-week engagement through August 16.

Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, Penn & Teller On Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the popular duo. The Broadway engagement will include both elements of their Las Vegas show and classics from their repertoire. The duo was just honored with Sardi's caricatures and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special presentation below!

NBC has announced that the legendary team of Penn & Teller will appear on tonight's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.

In a new interview in today's New York Times, Penn and Teller chat about returning to New York for their six-week run of PENN AND TELLER ON BROADWAY

Today, the Associated Musicians of Greater New York Local 802 AFM announced that it has entered into a collective bargaining agreement with New York venue 54 Below. This development marks an important step for musicians in New York City nightclubs.

The box office for Penn & Teller On Broadway, which will play the Marquis Theatre (46th Street between Broadway and 8th), opens on June 8. The production's opening night has been confirmed for July 12. Penn & Teller on Broadway will play from July 7 - August 16. Tickets are also available through www.ticketmaster.com and by calling 877-250-2929.

Christian Borle, FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, Max Von Essen and many more gathered last nightfor the Tony Awards Creative Arts Nominees Reception, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the night!

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announces nine awards granted from their National Fund for New Musicals, a major funding program to support NAMT member not-for-profit theatres in their collaborations with writers to create, develop and produce new musicals. Now in its seventh year, the Fund will provide grants totaling $46,000 to ten organizations across the country.

?On Friday, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center welcomed hundreds of artists, donors, patrons, and public figures to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of its expanded campus. Designed by Centerbrook Architects and with lead support from the State of Connecticut and private donors, the O'Neill campus now boasts eight new cottages and a new rehearsal hall with composition and dance studios, creating  living, rehearsal, and production space for an additional 65 artists on the O'Neill's historic seaside campus in Waterford, CT.

Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, PENN & TELLER will return this summer for a strictly limited six-week engagement at the Marquis Theatre (46th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue) from July 7 - August 16. Check out a just-released promo for the show below!

The Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center just honored stage and screen star Nathan Lane with the Monte Cristo Award, which he received last night, April 13 at the Edison Ballroom. Known for roles as Max Bailystock in the musical The Producers, Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple, and, and recurring roles in Modern Familyand The Good Wife, Lane has created a wide footprint on American stage, film, and television. Other memorable and award winning roles include Albert in The Birdcage, Gomez in The Addams Family, and the voices of Snowbell in Stuart Little and Timon in The Lion King.

Just a year and a half ago, Tom Viertel took over the position of Executive Director at the Commercial Theatre Institute (CTI) and has had his hands full ever since. Not only is he still an active theatre producer, but he also co-owns the popular NYC cabaret venue, 54 Below. Viertel graciously spoke to BroadwayWorld recently about his additions to the program, his upcoming projects, and more!

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Presents 'MIDNIGHT At 9:30' tonight, February 18th at 9:30.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Presents "MIDNIGHT At 9:30" on February 18th at 9:30. A collection of Broadway and Broadway adjacent outliers are getting together to craft a Midnight Special (at 9:30!). Directed by Aaron David Gleason. Music Direction by Drew Coope