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MCC Theater
511 West 52nd St New York, NY 10019

After five years in New York, Greg and Steph return to their blue-collar hometown for their 20th high school reunion and to a dramatic encounter with Kent and Carly, the friends they left behind. Old secrets and new lies become increasingly difficult to hide as the evening (and the drinking) goes on. With Reasons To Be Pretty Happy, MCC Theater’s Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute revisits the characters first introduced in Reasons To Be Pretty (2009 Tony Award-nominated Best Play) and Reasons To Be Happy as they grapple with that eternal question: Have I become the person I wanted to be?


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Interview: Sarah Brightman Previews Holiday Tour & Reflects on SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025


On November 26, singing superstar Sarah Brightman will embark on her holiday tour, A Winter Symphony. BroadwayWorld recently spoke with the renowned soprano about what fans can expect from the tour, her experience playing the iconic role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, and how she celebrates the holidays on the road.

Broadway Box Office Analysis- June 2025 + Which Shows Saw a Post-Tonys Bump
by Ben Waterhouse - Jun 30, 2025


It was another very strong month for Broadway, with three of the four weeks exceeding $40 million in total gross. This has been the strongest start to the Broadway season gross wise through the first four weeks. However, that pattern is unlikely to continue as many limited runs came to an end this month, as well as shows closing earlier than expected due to low sale.

Interview: THE TRAGICALLY HIP on Their Legacy as Canada's Beloved Band
by Alyson Eng - Oct 21, 2024


Very few bands have made a mark on the Canadian music scene quite like The Tragically Hip. From their early roots in Kingston, Ontario to winning the hearts of millions across Canada, The Tragically Hip have become more than just a band, but rather a national treasure. 

Interview: Jason Butler Harner Discusses The Big Bend, Apple TV+'s Sugar, and His Love for the Stage
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024


Jason Butler Harner is all over our screens these days. Currently, he is appearing in a newly released independent film called The Big Bend, which follows two couples who attempt to reconnect in the midst of undisclosed struggles that rise to the surface throughout the film. Harner also appears in Sugar, the Apple TV+ series starring Colin Farrell. BroadwayWorld sat down with Harner to talk about his latest film, Sugar's major twist, and his eagerness to return to the stage.

Student Blog: Burnout & Moving Past the Urge To Quit
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - Dec 18, 2023


Burnout is a feeling almost any college student can understand. The thing that may be harder to understand is how to move past it. Here are some tactics I've collected that help me when I want to give up.

OMD Share 'Verushka' Single From 'Bauhaus Staircase' LP
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2023


OMD shares 'Verushka' single and video, announces UK headline tour and performance at Darker Waves Fest in LA. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have sold over 40 million records worldwide, establishing them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain's best-loved pop groups.

Interview: Casey Nicholaw Can Do It All - the Director/Choreographer Talks His Three Shows on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw, as he discusses The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Some Like It Hot, and more!

Interview: Chris Gethard Tackles Fatherhood, Masculinity & Thoughtful Comedy in A FATHER & THE SUN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with comedian Chris Gethard as he discusses comedy, fatherhood and more in his new Off-Broadway show A Father & The Sun.

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Jan 19, 2023


It's not that PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL is necessarily worthy of a terribly poor review, but it's not worthy of a good one either. Does it get the job done? Is it a musical? Was it executed well? Is the talent up to the task? Yes, to all these. But that's about where the good work ends. There's well directed talent up there on stage, but the book and undistinguished lyrics aren't a big help.

& JULIET, Starring Lorna Courtney, Betsy Wolfe, Stark Sands and More, Will Open on Broadway This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022


Currently playing a long-awaited pre-Broadway engagement in Toronto, & Juliet will transfer directly to Broadway, with previews beginning October 28, 2022 ahead of a November 17, 2022 opening at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Tickets are available now!

The World's First LGBTQ+ Lullaby Album to Hold Pride Rally Fundraiser With Sutton Lee Seymour, Brita Filter & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2022


HUSH HK, The Ali Forney Center and BROADWAY RECORDS will host The Rainbow Lullaby’s album launch with a red carpet benefit for the Ali Forney Center on Monday, June 13th from 6-9pm.

BWW Interview: Jennifer Nettles of BROADWAY UNDER THE MISTLETOE at Town Hall December 15 at 7:30 pm
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 14, 2021


It's just an evening of show tunes, holiday music, and one of the great Country singers, who has been spreading her artistic wings in a musical theater corridor. Broadway World Cabaret talks to Jennifer Nettles about her love of musical theater, her future plans for Broadway, and her Town Hall concert December 15th.

BWW Interview: Scott Coulter of SPOT-ON ENTERTAINMENT
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 18, 2020


The Army declares that they do more before nine am than most people do all day. The creator and head of Spot-On Entertainment must have served in the armed forces then, because just thinking about all the work he does is enough to exhaust the rest of the mere mortals on this planet.

Wake Up With BWW 11/18: Joshua Henry Joins HAMILTON Thanksgiving Performance, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020


Today's top stories: Joshua Henry joins Hamilton's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performances, watch Randy Rainbow's latest parody, Thoughts of a Colored Man comes to Broadway next season, and more!

BWW Interview: Gareth Coker, Composer of 'Ori and Will of the Wisps'
by Tory Gates - Jun 1, 2020


'Don't be afraid to have a crack at the industry, but if you are, you have to be ultra-committed because if you're not committed, you're already going to be behind.'

Wake Up With BWW 11/18: THE INHERITANCE Opening Night Photos, Reviews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019


Today's top stories: go inside opening night of The Inheritance, including photos, video, reviews, and more!

Wake Up With BWW 7/16: First Listen to PRINCE OF EGYPT, New Disney Shows For Licensing, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2019


Today's top stories: Get a first listen to The Prince of Egypt in an all new video, read about the new Disney shows soon available for licensing, and more!

Review Roundup: Did the Critics Think MARY POPPINS RETURNS Was 'Practically Perfect in Every Way?'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2018


Mary Poppins Returns officially opened in theaters everywhere on December 18! Now that the film is widely available, let's see what the critics are saying!

BWW Blog: First Time Choreographing Tap!
by Student Blogger: Micah Patt - Mar 3, 2018


Hi! So this week was particularly eventful for many reasons oh my goodness! First of all, rehearsals for Spring Awakening began Monday night, and I'm so thrilled to be involved.

Brief 2/16: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Begins Previews and Releases Cast Recording, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Escape to Margaritaville begins previews on Broadway today, and also releases its original cast recording!

BWW Morning Brief January 8th, 2018: 8th Annual Clive Barnes Awards, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the 8th Annual Clive Barnes Awards will be presented tonight at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, and more!

CNBC Transcript: Kynikos Associates Founder and President Jim Chanos Speaks With CNBC's Kelly Evans
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 14, 2017


Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC EXCLUSIVE interview with Kynikos Associates Founder and President Jim Chanos and CNBC's Kelly Evans on CNBC's Closing Bell (M-F 3PM-5PM) today, Thursday, December 14, 2017.

Cast Complete for The Second City's TWIST YOUR DICKENS at Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the full casting for the return of The Second City's irreverent and interactive seasonal satire, Twist Your Dickens. Second City alumni Carisa Barreca and Paul Jurewicz and local favorite Eric M. Messner join returning cast members Aaron Bliden, Anne Bowles, John Lescault, and Tia Shearer.

Industry Interview: Inside AKA NYC's World of Creative, Integrated, Digital and Experiential Advertising & Marketing
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2017


Furze and Moore were recently joined by Executive Creative Director Bashan Aquart and SVP of Creative Strategy and Experiential Design Amanda Blackman for a chat with BroadwayWorld about the AKA vision, how it all got started, and where the industry is headed.

Cast Complete for The Second City's TWIST YOUR DICKENS at Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the full casting for the return of The Second City's irreverent and interactive seasonal satire, Twist Your Dickens. Second City alumni Carisa Barreca and Paul Jurewicz and local favorite Eric M. Messner join returning cast members Aaron Bliden, Anne Bowles, John Lescault, and Tia Shearer.

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