Robert Emmet Lunney Joins Cast of 'Perfect Crime' 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2008
Robert Emmet Lunney, last seen on Broadway in Mauritius, will assume the role of Harrison Brent in Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York City history, on Monday, September 29, 2008. He replaces Patrick Ryan Sullivan, who played his final performance on September 28.
Robert Emmet Lunney Joins Cast of 'Perfect Crime' 9/29
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 26, 2008
Robert Emmet Lunney, last seen on Broadway in Mauritius, will assume the role of Harrison Brent in Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York City history, on Monday, September 29, 2008. He will replace Patrick Ryan Sullivan, who will play his final performance on September 28.
Manahan Renews Contract as Music Director of NYC Opera
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2008
New York City Opera General Manager-Designate Gerard Mortier is very pleased to announce that Maestro George Manahan has renewed his contract as Music Director of the New York City Opera through 2012.
Arena Stage Presents 'Mystery of Irma Vep'
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2008
Arena Stage presents Charles Ludlam's comic masterpiece The Mystery of Irma Vep. This clever, quick-change marathon ransacks literary, cinematic and pop culture as it satirizes everything from Hitchcock's Rebecca and classic horror film The Mummy's Curse to Wuthering Heights and Shakespeare. Arena Stage is excited to welcome back Brad Oscar (Broadway's Spamalot and The Producers, Arena's Cabaret and Damn Yankees) and J. Fred Shiffman (The Arthur Miller Festival, She Loves Me, Cabaret) as they portray all of the characters--men, women and monsters--in this gender-bending 'tour de force.' The Mystery of Irma Vep runs June 6 - July 13 at Arena Stage in Crystal City. The press opening performance is Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Photo Flash: Eden Espinosa in Reprise's 'Flora'
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008
The 2007-2008 Reprise Theatre Company season will end with 'Flora, the Red Menace,' John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb's first Broadway musical. Eden Espinosa stars as Flora, opposite Manoel Felciano as Harry.
Victoria Clark & More Star in Roundabout's The Marriage of Bette & Boo; Opens July 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).
Espinosa & Felciano to Star in Reprise! 'Flora the Red Menace'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2008
The 2007-2008 Reprise! Broadway's Best season will end with Flora, the Red Menace, John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb's first Broadway musical. Kander and Ebb went on to become among American musical theatre's most important creators. Eden Espinosa stars as Flora, opposite Manoel Felciano as Harry.
Best Musical: Tony vs Grammy - Part 1
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 24, 2008
Now that the 50th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is history, and before the Tony Awards season sneaks up on us, it might be a good time to do a little investigating into the relationship between the category that both award shows recognize-Best Musical, of course.
Photo Coverage: Les Miz 20th Anniversary Party
by Mark Rupp - Mar 12, 2007
The cast of Les Miserables recently celebrated the 20th Broadway anniversary of the musical, as well as the recent addition of Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga to the cast.
Photo Coverage: Broadway Bears X Auction Preview
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 13, 2007
Broadway lovers and teddy bear collectors came together on Sunday, February 11, at the 'Broadway Bears X' auction, which raised a grand total of $130,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
'Boating'-Bound Rubin-Vega Leaves Les Miz, 2/18-4/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2006
Due to her previously announced casting in the upcoming LAByrinth Theater Company production of Bob Glaudini's Jack Goes Boating, Tony Award-nominee Daphne Rubin-Vega will take a leave of absence from Les Miserables
BWW Video Show Preview: Les Miserables
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2006
Catch the latest supersized video show preview on BroadwayWorld.com - the return of Les Miserables which opened on Thursday, November 9th at the Broadhurst Theater! The epic musical is set to play a limited six-month engagement.
Les Miserables to Offer Student Rush Ticket Policy
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2006
The new production of Les Miserables at the Broadhurst Theatre will offer a $26.25 student rush seat, available at the box-office two hours prior to performances on Tuesday through Thursday evenings, beginning November 28th
Photo Coverage: Les Miserables Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 10, 2006
Tavern on the Green hosted the star-studded opening night party of Les Miserables, which opened on Thursday, November 9th at the Broadhurst Theatre on after beginning previews on Saturday, October 24th!
Photo Coverage: Les Miserables in Previews
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2006
Les Miserables, in its highly anticipated Broadway return, began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) on Saturday, October 24th, and will open on Thursday, November 9th
Celia Keenan-Bolger is Les Miserables' Eponine
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2006
Tony Award-nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger, who currently appears in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, has been cast as the waifish Eponine in the upcoming Broadway return of Les Miserables