Last night, UN Ambassador Samantha Power brought a group of ambassadors representing 17 different countries from across the world to see Broadway's FUN HOME and participate in a post-show discussion with Lisa Kron, Jeanine Tesori, and other cast members, hosted by Cynthia Nixon. Scroll down for photos from the visit!
Ambassadors from countries with laws restricting homosexuality attended last night's performance.
Producers Fox Theatricals and Barbara Whitman have announced that Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, has teamed up with Ambassador Samantha Power and a group of UN ambassadors representing countries from acrossthe world for a special evening of theater on Tuesday, March 1. The group of ambassadors will attend the show and participate in a post-show talkback with the show's creators, Tony Award-winners Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, along with members of the cast. The discussion, hosted by LGBT activist Cynthia Nixon, will take place on stage after the 7:00PM performance at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th St).
The beloved Broadway soprano sings from her Tony-nominated performance in THE MUSIC MAN.
Just announced, three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker will join the cast of Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, as Helen Bechdel, for a limited time from April 5 - May 22, 2016.
Watch the Tony-winner's full master class from this month's Athena Film Festival.
Oscar Williams dropped the news tonight that his final performance in Broadway's Tony-winning musical FUN HOME will be March 27, 2016.
Still need a special something for your Broadway-loving Valentine? Not to worry- FUN HOME has got you covered. Below, check out some adorable graphics crafted by the team of the reigning Best Musical!
Created in 2010, Cabaret for a Cause brings together young professionals from the Broadway Community for an evening of performances to benefit children around the world. On March 14th, they will hold two shows at 5pm and 8pm.
FUN HOME's anthem of self-discovery is a fitting selection for the ensemble that combats all forms of hate.
The stars and creative team behind Broadway's FUN HOME stopped by CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK on Friday, January 8th.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the stars and creative team behind Broadway's Fun Home will be featured on CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK tomorrow night, Friday, January 8 at 8:30 p.m. on PBS/WNET. Be sure to set your DVR, and BWW will bring you clips as soon as we have them!
As 2015 comes to a close, BroadwayWorld takes one last look at this season's brightest moments before the curtain comes down, showcasing what readers - and audiences - loved most. Below, check out the curtain call highlights on Broadway from 2015!
Producers Fox Theatricals (Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson) and Barbara Whitman have just announced that Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, has recouped its production costs on Broadway in only eight months, becoming the first new musical of the 2014-2015 Broadway season to do so. Capitalized at $5.25 million, Fun Home opened to rave reviews at the 740-seat Circle in the Square Theatre on April 19, 2015, where it broke house box office records and won five 2015 Tony Awards.
As VIOLET makes its Australian premiere, Broadway's most successful female composer talks about opening doors for women.
Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of Fun Home as they record 'Home's with You.'
The Bechdels will soon be heading to Manila - with some legendary star power in tow.
The new Small Alison does her part to help raise funds for a great cause.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: ALLEGIANCE brings George Takei to Broadway, JERSEY BOYS hits a milestone and more!
Ring of KeysGabriella Pizzolo, who recently took over from Sydney Lucas in Broadway's FUN HOME, impressed the audience at the 2015 SAGE Awards at Gotham Hall in NYC on October 19 with her rendition of 'Ring of Keys' from the Tony-winning Best Musical. Watch her performance below!
