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Photo Coverage: Lisa Kron, Jeanine Tesori & More Turn Out for Tony Awards Creative Arts Cocktail Party
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 21, 2015


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!

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces 2015-16 Grant Recipients
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015


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.

BWW Exclusive: A Theatrical Village - Nine Cottages Named for Major Figures in O'Neill Center History
by National Theater Institute - May 5, 2015


?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.

TV Exclusive: Watch Just-Released Promo for PENN & TELLER: LIVE ON BROADWAY!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2015


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!

Photo Coverage: Nathan Lane Takes Home 15th Annual Monte Cristo Award at Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Gala
by Walter McBride - Apr 14, 2015


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.

BWW Interview: Tom Viertel Talks New Programs and More at the Commercial Theatre Institute
by Sally Henry - Apr 2, 2015


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!

They've Got Magic to Do! Penn & Teller Will Return to Broadway This Summer at the Marquis Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2015


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. Opening night will be announced. Tickets will go on sale on April 16th.

Joanna Gleason, Nikka Graff Lanzarone & More Set for MIDNIGHT AT 9:30 at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2015


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

Joanna Gleason, Nikka Graff Lanzarone & More Set for MIDNIGHT AT 9:30 at 54 Below, 2/18
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015


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

Photo Coverage: KT Sullivan & Jeff Harnar Bring OUR TIME to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 15, 2015


Last night, January 14, KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar performed the songs of Sondheim like you've never heard before at 54 Below. Check out photos from the event below!

Tony-Winning Producer Robert Cole to Receive Commercial Theater Institute's 2015 Robert Whitehead Award
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 16, 2014


Tony award-winning Broadway producer, Robert Cole, will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Photo Coverage: Laura Osnes Returns to 54 Below with THE PATHS NOT TAKEN
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 10, 2014


Laura Osnes returns to 54 Below with a brand new show: 'The Paths Not Taken,' running through December 15. Laura is a Tony nominee and Drama Desk winner, having starred on Broadway in Grease, South Pacific, Anything Goes, Bonnie & Clyde, and Cinderella.

Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman, Victor Garber, Jerry Mitchell, Diane Sawyer and More Visit Jack O'Brien at 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2014


This weekend, Tony Award-winning Director Jack O'Brien celebrated his 'Diamond Jubilee' by taking to the stage of 54 Below with his show 'I've Still Got My Health, So What Do I Care?' Scroll down for photos from the concert!

Photo Coverage: Broadway's Best Come Out For Jack O'Brien at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 8, 2014


On November 7 and 8 (9:30PM), director extraordinaire Jack O'Brien brings his new show to 54 Below, titled 'I've Still Got My Health, So What Do I Care?' Come join O'Brien for a Diamond Jubilee Celebration of a life lived on and off the stage. Tales from Hamlet to Hairspray. Selections from Cole Porter to James Taylor. Stories, songs with an occasional A flat and a surprise guest or two. BroadwayWorld brings pictures of the first performance below!

Photo Flash: Patti LuPone Premieres New Show at 54 Below! Laura Benanti, Bridgett Everett & More Attend
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2014


On Monday, November 3, two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone launched her two-week return engagement to 54 Below in an all-new show, Part Two of "Far Away Places." Check out a look back at opening night below!

THE FLOP HOUSE, Workshops on Marketing, Producing and More Set for Commercial Theater Institute's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2014


Tom Viertel, Executive Director of Commercial Theater Institute (CTI), has announced the 2014-2015 Season. CTI is the theatre industry's leading training and professional development program which covers a wide range of topics and features over 100 of the most distinguished industry professionals as lecturers and panelists including many Tony Award- winning producers. CTI programs include a 14-week program that explores producing in-depth, a 3-day intensive introduction to producing and half-day or one day workshops on specialized topics. More to be announced!

NJPAC Partners with 54 Below for New Series, Featuring Stars from Broadway's INTO THE WOODS, MAME and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2014


54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, announces a new partnership with New Jersey Perfoming Arts Center (NJPAC) to present a series of evenings direct from 'Broadway's living room' to the audiences at the esteemed arts venue in Newark, NJ. The series, '54 Below at NJPAC,' launches with three Saturday night events, originally presented on stage at 54 Below, celebrating the music of legendary Broadway songwriters and featuring all-star Broadway talent.

54 Below & NJPAC Partner for Three Upcoming Events
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2014


(NJPAC) to present a series of evenings direct from 'Broadway's living room' to the audiences at the esteemed arts venue in Newark, NJ. The series, '54 Below at NJPAC,' launches with three Saturday night events, originally presented on stage at 54 Below, celebrating the music of legendary Broadway songwriters and featuring all-star Broadway talent.

The 46th Annual Jeff Awards Are Announced - THE DANCE OF DEATH, THE NORMAL HEART, BRIGADOON and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 14, 2014


At the gala 46th Annual Equity Jeff Awards held at Drury Lane Oakbrook on Monday, October 13, awards were spread among numerous theatres honoring a season of outstanding productions. From Writers Theatre, "The Dance of Death", a battle of wits between a tyrant and his manipulative wife, received the Production-Play award for a large theatre, along with its two principal actors Larry Yando and Shannon Cochran. "The Normal Heart", Larry Kramer's tale of the early indifference in N.Y. about the HIV/Aids crisis, presented by TimeLine Theatre Company, was honored with awards for Production-Play for a midsize theatre and for Director Nick Bowling.

2014 Jeff Awards Set for Tonight in Chicago; Goodman & Drury Lane Lead Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2014


The 46th Annual Jeff Awards ceremony honoring excellence in professional theatre produced within the immediate Chicago area is tonight, October 13 at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace.

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