ON THE TOWN Returns to the Lyric Theatre This Afternoon!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Nominated for four 2015 Tony Awards, On the Town is still going strong at the Lyric Theatre, but performances May 7-12 were canceled so that the theatre could host NYC upfronts for Univision Communications Inc. Performances will resume this afternoon at 2pm, May 13. Welcome back to the ship!
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Tonys Special with 2015 Nominee Tony Yazbeck!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2015
Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, Richard welcomes 2015 Tony nominee for On the Town- Tony Yazbeck. Watch as they discuss how things are going at the Lyric Theatre, what playing this role means to him, and so much more!
ON THE TOWN Cast to Celebrate Betty Comden at 71st Annual Theatre World Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards -- the first award created in 1945 to recognize a debut theatre performance on or off-Broadway -- will be honoring the legacy of Betty Comden and ON THE TOWN with a special recognition for "Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World." The 71st Annual Theatre World Awards will take place on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W. 42nd St, New York, NY 10036).
TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- ON THE TOWN's Howard Kagan
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2015
We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Howard Kagan, Best Revival of a Musical nominee for On The Town.
TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- ON THE TOWN's Joshua Bergasse- 'To Bring It Back is Such an Honor'
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2015
We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Joshua Bergasse, Best Choreography nominee for On The Town.
TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- ON THE TOWN's Tony Yazbeck- 'I Feel Like a Child Again!'
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2015
We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Tony Yazbeck, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee for On The Town.
In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Tony Yazbeck!
by Walter McBride - May 7, 2015
Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered for the annual press event and brunch - and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, BroadwayWorld will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Tony Yazbeck, Best Actor in a Musical nominee for On the Town.
ON THE TOWN Cast Takes a Break as Lyric Theatre Hosts Univision Upfronts
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2015
Nominated for four 2015 Tony Awards, On the Town is still going strong at the Lyric Theatre, but this week the cast begins a pre-scheduled week off. BroadwayWorld has learned that performances May 7-12 have been canceled so that the theatre can host NYC upfronts for Univision Communications Inc. Performances will resume on May 13.
ON THE TOWN Cast Members to Perform Following 'Classic NYC Movies at the Palace' Screening
by Tyler Peterson - April 16, 2015
'Classic NYC Movies at the Palace' continues with the all-star musical that shows off the Big Apple at its best followed by a mini-concert by members from the cast of 'On the Town' now playing at the Lyric Theatre. New York Post Chief Film Critic Lou Lumenick will introduce the movie with his special guest Michael Riedel, the Post's theater columnist and PBS/radio celebrity.
Photo Coverage: INSIDE BROADWAY Visits ON THE TOWN
by Stephen Sorokoff - March 30, 2015
It happens every time the NYC school kids see some romantic activity on stage. The squeals, oohs & aahs from the youngsters are a delight to hear. It's a first time Broadway experience for most of them. The school busses were lined up early at The Lyric Theatre for the 10:15 & 1:15 special mini performances by some of the cast members of the hit show On The Town. Michael Presser and all the folks involved with 'Inside Broadway Creating The Magic' make it possible for hundreds of school children to get a behind the scenes look at the workings of a Broadway Show.
Watch SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Winner Ricky Ubeda Prepare for ON THE TOWN Debut
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 7, 2015
The new Broadway revival of On The Town welcomed SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE winner and 'America's Favorite Dancer' Ricky Ubeda to the cast last week for a limited engagement through April 26, 2015. Ubeda received the opportunity to join the cast as part of his prize for winning SYTYCD in September 2014. Click here to watch as Ubeda rehearses the intricate dances, goes to his costume fitting, and more!