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Closing: January 28, 2001

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Photos: Bergen County Players Presents THE 39 STEPS to Close 93rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026


Production photos have been released for The 39 Steps at Bergen County Players. The comedy closes the company’s 2025–2026 season. Performances run in Oradell through May.

Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026


In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026


Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

Review: JOSH SHARP: TA-DA!, Soho Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Feb 14, 2026


Josh Sharp’s ta-da! is a million miles a minute ride through everything from queerness to quantum theory, told through 2000 powerpoint slides. And despite being exactly as mental as it sounds, it really works.

Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026


Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

Theatre Rhino's LEFT FIELD Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026


Theatre Rhino will present the new production LEFT FIELD starting February 19, 2026, at their San Francisco venue, offering a fresh theatrical experience. Learn more here!

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026


54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.

20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2026


The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Cast Set For 30th Anniversary Production of THE MEMORY OF WATER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025


The Liverpool Everyman and Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced complete casting for the 30th Anniversary production of Shelagh Stevenson’s Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Memory of Water. 

See Jasmine Cephas Jones and More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jasmine Cephas Jones and more. See the full lineup here!

See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025


In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

Exclusive: Inside the Numbers - Who Benefited and Why Broadway Still Needs a Tax Credit
by Cara Joy David - Sep 4, 2025


It is bad for the state if Broadway falters. Broadway will falter if investment dries up. It is as simple as that. (I’m not sure how the “backfill” idea is in keeping with the idea that the credit is designed to stimulate investment, as that investment will have already occurred, but I also see the argument that folks who decided to invest in shows opening later in the fall were expecting the credit, and they may not invest in the future if they feel they were shafted this go round.)

The Smith Center 2025–2026 Holiday Lineup to Include THE NUTCRACKER, Michelle Johnson, And Frankie Moreno
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will bring a star-studded slate of holiday entertainment to Las Vegas this season, featuring jazz, Motown, burlesque, ballet, comedy, and more. 

Ed McVey and Maisie Smith Will Lead UK Tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025


The Crown's Ed McVey and Eastenders alum and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star as Ripley and Marge respectively in the first ever UK tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.

Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

Ari Axelrod, Ute Lemper and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Ari Axelrod, Ute Lemper and more. See the full lineup here!

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Lady Gaga Confirms 'The Mayhem Ball' World Tour with Stops in New York, London, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025


Following the release of her Mayhem album earlier this month, Lady Gaga has confirmed an official 'Mayhem Ball' tour, with stops in Las Vegas, New York, London, and more.

Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025


Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

Interview: CLAYBOURNE ELDER at Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 12, 2025


BroadwayWorld talks with 'The Gilded Age' and 'Sunday in the Park with George' actor Claybourne Elder about his nonprofit, City of Strangers, which gives away Broadway tickets to people who can’t afford them.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025


Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.

Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024


The romantic comedy is alive and well on Broadway in the charming new play, Left On Tenth. The dramedy, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is an adaptation of the 2022 memoir from novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and rom-com icon, Delia Ephron. Read our interview with the playwright here!

SHREK THE MUSICAL & More Set for Emerson Colonial Theatre Fall 2024 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024


The Emerson Colonial Theatre has revealed it's fall season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: WAITRESS at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Aug 27, 2024


Musical theatre is known for showcasing the extraordinary. From GYPSY to MOULIN ROUGE to an ogre named SHREK, the most unusual protagonists imaginable are what are on display. Phantoms, witches, cats and even puppets (AVENUE Q) are what audiences have come to expect. Musicals are built for “transportation.”

The Unexpected Man History

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The Unexpected Man - 2000 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Unexpected Man — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2001 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Eileen Atkins
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress Eileen Atkins
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Hugh Vanstone
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Play Ben Sprecher
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Play William P. Miller
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Play Ted Tulchin
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Play Julian Schlossberg
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Mark Thompson
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design David Bullard
2001 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Mic Pool
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Alan Bates
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Eileen Atkins
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Matthew Warchus
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Hugh Vanstone
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Yasmina Reza
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design David Bullard
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Mic Pool

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