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!
LITTLE DANCER's Tiler Peck Joins Broadway's ON THE TOWN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2015
New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will step into the role of 'Ivy Smith' in the new Broadway revival of On The Town this March for six performances only, while her fellow New York City Ballet principal dancer, and sister-in law, Megan Fairchild is on vacation. Peck will play the role at the following performances: March 3rd at 7pm, March 4th at 2pm and 8pm, March 14th at 2pm and 8pm, and March 15th at 3pm.
Broadway's ON THE TOWN Releases Two-Disc Cast Album Today
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2015
The new Broadway revival of On The Town was recorded in November 2014 for a two-disc cast album to be released by PS Classics. On The Town, which features a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Leonard Bernstein, and is based on an idea by Jerome Robbins, is currently running at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036). The album is out today, March 3, at www.PSClassics.com.
LITTLE DANCER's Tiler Peck to Join Broadway's ON THE TOWN For Six Shows Next Week
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2015
New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will step into the role of 'Ivy Smith' in the new Broadway revival of On The Town this March for six performances only, while her fellow New York City Ballet principal dancer, and sister-in law, Megan Fairchild is on vacation. Peck will play the role at the following performances: March 3rd at 7pm, March 4th at 2pm and 8pm, March 14th at 2pm and 8pm, and March 15th at 3pm.
Inside Broadway & ON THE TOWN to Welcome 3,000 Students for 'Creating the Magic' Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - February 17, 2015
Inside Broadway's Executive Director Michael Presser has announced that on Thursday, March 5, the Lyric Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) will be visited by thousands of NYC public school students as the theatre arts and education organization presents its popular program Creating the Magic. Featuring the cast and production crew of the Broadway musical ON THE TOWN, the 80 minute program will be offered at 10:45am and 1:15pm.
NYHRC Offers ON THE TOWN Dance Class with Alicia Harris This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015
New York Health and Racquet Club (NYHRC) teams up with Broadway's On the Town, to offer an exclusive new dance class, Dancin' on the Town. Broadway's revival of this classic New York show is what The New York Times called 'The Best Musical of the Year.' This class will include music from the show and a 1940's-inspired routine as led by former Broadway dancer and NYHRC instructor, Alicia Harris. With this offering, NYHRC moves into its second year of collaboration with Broadway for in 2014 the club ran a popular boxing class, Rocky Ringside, which was inspired by ROCKY.