William Cantler News

Rising Phoenix Rep Will Stream THE SIBLINGS PLAY

Rising Phoenix Rep, along with Rattlestick and piece by piece, will offer an online streaming version of THE SIBLINGS PLAY starting today - Monday, March 22nd through April 5th.

Photo Flash: 2020 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony

On Monday night, Playwrights Horizons hosted the 42nd Annual Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the largest and oldest international prize honoring women playwrights.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of MCC's NOLLYWOOD DREAMS

MCC Theater will soon present the World Premiere of Nollywood Dreams by Jocelyn Bioh (MCC Theater's Burnt Umber Playwright-In-Residence) with direction by Saheem Ali. The cast will feature Charlie Hudson, III (A Raisin in the Sun), Outer Critics Circle and Lortel Award nominee Nana Mensah (Man From Nebraska), Sandra Okuboyejo (Hamilton, Chicago), Ade Otukoya ('Shades of Blue'), Emana Rachelle ('Insecure'), and Abena Mensah-Bonsu.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO on Broadway!

Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which begins previews on March 24, 2020 with an official opening on April 14, 2020 at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street). This is a 16-week limited engagement through July 12, 2020.

Photo Flash: First Look at Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss in AMERICAN BUFFALO

The first photo of Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss for Broadway's AMERICAN BUFFALO has been released!

Limited Number of Specially Priced Tickets to AMERICAN BUFFALO Will Be Made Available

To celebrate the upcoming revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, directed by Neil Pepe, a limited number of specially priced tickets will be made available on Thursday, February 20 at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office (235 W 50th Street). These one-time only prices are commensurate with the cost of a ticket to one of the play's previous productions, including the 1977 world premiere staging where American Buffalo received the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play.

Charlie Hudson, III, Nana Mensah and More to Star in MCC Theater's NOLLYWOOD DREAMS; Tickets On Sale Today

MCC Theater (Bob LuPone, Bernie Telsey, Will Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today the complete casting for the World Premiere of Nollywood Dreams by Jocelyn Bioh (MCC Theater's Burnt Umber Playwright-In-Residence) with direction by Saheem Ali.

Tickets On Sale to the World Premiere of THE SIBLINGS PLAY at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and piece by piece productions, in association with Rising Phoenix Repertory, have announced that tickets are on sale to the world premiere Ren Dara Santiago's The Siblings Play, which marks the professional debut of the Fila-Rican playwright. Directed by Jenna Worsham (Agnes), The Siblings Play gives voice to multicultural New Yorkers rarely seen on the stage with breathtaking theatricality, stinging poignancy, biting humor, and deep empathy. The Siblings Play runs March 4-April 5, 2020, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place) with an opening night of March 18.

Photo Coverage: Inside MCC Theater's 'Let's Play! Celebrity Game Night'

MCC Theater held their one-night-only benefit fundraiser, Let's Play! Celebrity Game Night on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at The Garage.

VIDEO: ALICE BY HEART Cast Records 'Another Room in Your Head'; Album Now Available on Physical CD

Alice By Heart a?" Original Cast Recording is available on CD online and in stores today, Friday, October 25.

MCC Theater LET'S TALK Series Continues With Panel ABOUT THE JOURNEY: A CONVERSATION EXPLORING THE UNIQUE STORIES BEHIND THE MUSICALS OF TODAY

MCC Theater (Bob LuPone, Bernie Telsey, Will Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) is pleased to announce the next panel discussion as part of their a?oeLet's Talka?? series a?" a?oeAbout the Journey a?" A conversation exploring the unique stories behind the musicals of todaya?? a?" on October 19, 2019, at 5:15pm at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street).

VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Says the Relationship in THE SOUND INSIDE 'Defies Description'

Mary-Louise Parker stopped by Live with Kelly and Ryan on Friday to talk about her Broadway show, 'The Sound Inside.' During the interview, Parker says the relationship between the two characters in the show 'defies description'.

VIDEO: Mary-Louise Parker Talks Starring on Broadway in THE SOUND INSIDE

Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker joins the 3rd hour of TODAY to discuss her return to Broadway for the play a?oeThe Sound Inside.a?? In it, she plays a professor diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer who strikes up a relationship with a student.

THE SOUND INSIDE Announces TodayTix Rush Policy

THE SOUND INSIDE begins performances tomorrow, Saturday, September 14, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 17, on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). THE SOUND INSIDE will partner with TodayTix to offer $35 mobile Rush tickets.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim Presents MCC Theater: SEARED by Theresa Rebeck

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents MCC Theater: Seared by Theresa Rebeck on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 7:30pm.

Original Cast Recording For ALICE BY HEART is Available Today

Ghostlight Records has announced that the new musical cast album Alice By Heart is available for digital download and streaming today Friday, June 28. The CD release is planned for later this year. The album is based on the show's recent New York premiere production from MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director). Alice By Heart has a book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson; music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Steven Sater, and direction by Jessie Nelson. The album is produced by Duncan Sheik and Kurt Deutsch, with Craig Balsam and Cody Lassen serving as executive producers. To stream or download the album, please visit ghostlightrecords.lnk.toalicebyheart

Wake Up With BWW 6/28: MOULIN ROUGE! Begins Previews, and More!

Today's top stories: Moulin Rouge! begins previews, and more!

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Grace McLean Sing 'Isn't It a Trial?' from ALICE BY HEART

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive first listen of one of the tracks from the album- 'Isn't It a Trial?,' performed by Grace McLean!

ALICE BY HEART Cast Album Now Available for Pre-Order Plus Preview 'Down the Hole'

Ghostlight Records has announced that the new musical Alice By Heart is available for digital pre-order starting today, Friday, June 21. The album will be released for digital download and streaming on Friday, June 28.

MCC Extends BLKS Through June 2

MCC Theater announces the extension of the New York Premiere production of BLKS, written by Aziza Barnes, and directed by Robert O'Hara. Previously scheduled for a limited run through May 26, BLKS will now play through Sunday, June 2 at the The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space