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THE BENCH Extends for Twelve Weeks at East Village Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018


The Off-Broadway hit The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold out run at The East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th Street). It will start back up after the holidays beginning January 26 and will run an additional 12 weeks through April 13, 2018, playing Fridayevening at 9pm. Tickets are $29 - $39 and can be purchased by visiting TheBenchPlay.com or by calling866-811-4111. This production is being presented by Golden Globe Nominated Chris Noth, Drama Desk, Obie, Olivier Award winner Barry Shabaka Henley and produced by Tony Award winning producerTerry Schnuck.

Stephen Spinella Will Lead Berkeley Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2018


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for Tony Kushner's Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika.

THE BENCH, A HOMELESS LOVE STORY Extends At East Village Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2018


The Off-Broadway hit The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, will extend its sold out run at The East Village Playhouse (340 East 6th Street). It will start back up after the holidays beginning January 26 and will run an additional 12 weeks through April 13, 2018, playing Friday evening at 9pm. Tickets are $29 - $39 and can be purchased by visiting TheBenchPlay.com or by calling 866-811-4111. This production is being presented by Golden Globe Nominated Chris Noth, Drama Desk, Obie, Olivier Award winner Barry Shabaka Henley and produced by Tony Award winning producer Terry Schnuck.

Paul Shaffer to Headline Caesars Palace This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2017


Celebrated bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and comedian Paul Shaffer along with his talented full band, The Shaf-Shifters, will perform an exclusive three-week engagement at the iconic Cleopatra's Barge at Caesars Palace on select dates in December 2017 and January 2018.

JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Staci Levine, has announced the Broadway return of beloved stage and screen star John Lithgow in John Lithgow: Stories by Heart, directed by Daniel Sullivan.

Legendary Lyricist And Award Winning West End Musical Star Join UK's First Musical Theatre Cruise
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2017


Legendary lyricist Don Black and award winning West End musical star Marti Webb will join some of the world's most celebrated West End and Broadway stars onboard the UK's first ever fully immersive musical theatre festival at sea.

Enda Walsh's BALLYTURK to Play St. Ann's Warehouse This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back the singular vision of Irish playwright/director Enda Walsh in the American Premiere of his gut-wrenchingly funny and achingly poignant Ballyturk, co-produced by Landmark Productions and Galway International Arts Festival, producers of Walsh's Misterman and last season's Arlington.

John Kander to Receive Signature Theatre's 2018 Stephen Sondheim Award in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017


On March 19, 2018, Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor legendary Broadway composer John Kander with the company's ninth Stephen Sondheim Award.

The New Colony to Premiere THE LIGHT This Winter at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


The New Colony will conclude its ninth season with the world premiere of Loy Webb's gripping romantic drama THE LIGHT, directed by Toma Langston, playing January 5 - February 4, 2018 at The New Colony's resident home, The Den Theatre.

UnsungMusicals Co.'s SHOW TIME! to Explore Seven Eras of the American Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017


UnsungMusicals Co. announced today its plans for the 2018 season.

Mark Rylance-Led FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017


The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance, begins tonight, December 5, 2017 in advance of an opening night on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

BWW Interview: Josh Davis of LES MISERABLES at Kansas City Broadway Series
by Alan Portner - Dec 4, 2017


New Les Miz tour features new lighting, new energy, new orchestrations, and new backdrops by Victor Hugo himself with a young cast excited to perform a more personal Les Miz.

Meet the Royal Company of FARINELLI AND THE KING, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Dec 17, 2017


The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance, opens tonight, December 17, 2017 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). The production plays a strictly limited engagement for 16 weeks only through Sunday, March 25, 2018. Scroll down to learn more about the company, plus watch a trailer for the show!

BWW Exclusive: A Look Back at Tony Shalhoub's Stage and Screen Career
by Rachel Crawford - Jan 2, 2018


Ever since Tony Shalhoub entered into the entertainment industry in 1980 with his role as Oliver in the American Repertory Theater's revival of AS YOU LIKE IT, Shalhoub has made a name for himself on both the stage and screen.

Roundabout Welcomes Six New Members to Teaching Artist Roster
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company and Education at Roundabout have announced six new members of Roundabout's Teaching Artist roster: Bob Franklin, Kent Jackson, David Kaplan, Yolanda Ramsay, Annie Wiegand and Haydee Zelideth.

PBS to Present Behind-the-Scenes Look at JOHN LEGUIZAMO's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2017


This year's awardees include eight films and three digital media projects. Highlights include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of John Leguizamo's latest Broadway sensation, LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS: The Road to Broadway

Melanie Fiona, Candlebox, Flobots, Tommy Igoe and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces award-winning R&B artist Melanie Fiona, two evenings with top-selling rock group Candlebox ( Far Behind, You ), groundbreaking hip-hop band Flobots and more.

Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville-Led 'LONG DAY'S JOURNEY' Among BAM's 2018 Winter/Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017


Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2018 Winter/Spring Season. The season runs from January 15 through June 23 and includes theater, dance, music, and other live events in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, BAM Harvey Theater, and BAM Fisher. Scroll down for highlights!

Exclusive BWW Interview - Debut of the Month - JUNK's Ito Aghayere
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 22, 2017


Today, JUNK's Ito Aghayere speaks with BWW about her Broadway debut and explains why she remains a pragmatic optimist, despite the play's bleak depiction of the financialization of America.

Lee Rocker from The Stray Cats is Coming to New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2017


Touring, recording and performing around the globe since 1980, Lee Rocker has cultivated a fanatically loyal following of rockers, rebels and all types of music lovers.

The School at Jacob's Pillow Announces New Choreography Program
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2017


Jacob's Pillow announces the launch of The Ann & Weston Hicks Choreography Fellows Program in summer of 2018, marking continued implementation of Vision '22, the institution's five-year growth plan to support and expand its role as a year-round center for dance creation and research.

Paul Shaffer to Headline Caesars Palace This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017


Celebrated bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and comedian Paul Shaffer along with his talented full band, The Shaf-Shifters, will perform an exclusive three-week engagement at the iconic Cleopatra's Barge at Caesars Palace on select dates in December 2017 and January 2018.

Denise Gough's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Opens Tonight at St. Ann's Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017


St. Ann's Warehouse's already extended American Premiere of the National Theatre/Headlong production of Duncan Macmillan's People, Places & Things, directed by Jeremy Herrin, opens tonight, October 25, for a run through December 3, 2017.

Denise Gough's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Extends at St. Ann's Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


St. Ann's Warehouse, responding to extraordinary popular demand, has extended the American Premiere of the National Theatre/Headlong production of Duncan Macmillan's People, Places & Things, directed by Jeremy Herrin, to December 3.

Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Galinsky in 'THE BENCH' Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017


The Bench stars Robert Galinsky and marks the New York directorial debut of Jay O. Sanders. It began its limited run at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) on October 15 and will initially run Sunday evening at 7pm through December 17, 2017. The show will celebrate its press opening on Sunday, October 29, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at Galinsky onstage below!

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