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Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

3 dance plays: the first taking place in a forest glade in 1767 about a love triangle between a servant, an aristocrat, and a girl on a swing; the second about a neglected wife and her husband in an Italian restaurant in 1954 Queens; and the third about an ad executive tired of his humdrum life and his obsession with a woman in a yellow dress.


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&JULIET Heads to Wharton Center
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026


Wharton Center is set to host & Juliet this summer. Featuring songs by Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” David West Read, direction by Luke Sheppard.

Review: GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at Road Less Traveled Theater
by Michael Rabice - Apr 27, 2026


An unlikely pair creating an unlikely piece of theatre essentially sums up the new production of GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY now playing at Road Less Traveled Theater. Yes,  horror writer Stephen King has paired up with musician John (formerly Cougar) Mellencamp to write a musical. And somehow, the result is uniquely representative of both men in a most complementary fashion.

Interview: Brian De Lorenzo Talks TOAST OF THE TOWN VOL. 2 Debut
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 15, 2026


Talent America’s 'Performer of the Year,' two-time MAC Award Nominee, Brian De Lorenzo is releasing his second big band album, 'Toast of the Town, Vol. 2,' on Friday, April 24, Read a conversation about the new album.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre to Present World Premiere of Douglas Maxwell's INEXPERIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026


Pitlochry Festival Theatre will present the world premiere of Inexperience, a new play by acclaimed playwright Douglas Maxwell. Directed by Sally Reid, Inexperience will première in the Studio at Pitlochry Festival Theatre summer 2026.

Ogden Museum to Showcase Works by Dusti Bongé, Ida Kohlmeyer, and Dorothy Hood
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026


Ogden Museum of Southern Art has announced that Vicinal Visions: Dusti Bongé, Ida Kohlmeyer & Dorothy Hood, will be on view March 21 through July 19, 2026. Drawn from the Museum's permanent collection.

Snow Update: Monday Shows Canceled Due to Severe Weather
by Team BWW - Feb 22, 2026


A major winter storm will hit NYC today, February 22nd, 2026! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.

Review: IN THE WAKE at The Bent will make theatregoers think.
by Audrey Liebross - Feb 17, 2026


The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre, is presenting a wonderfully directed and acted and technically superb dramedy, IN THE WAKE, by Lisa Kron. The play is well-written and generates lots of laughs and lots of pathos, although I consider it a bit too wordy. Still, it is well worth seeing.

Chicago Violin Competition 2026 Opens Registration for Young and Senior Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026


The Chicago Violin Competition (CVC) is now accepting entries for its 2026 event, welcoming violinists aged 7-28 to compete on a global virtual stage.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026


The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

Jean Smart to be Honored at Roundabout Theatre Company 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025


Roundabout Theatre Company's 2026 Gala will honor Emmy Award-winner Jean Smart at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Smart will be honored for her contribution to the theatre with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre.

Midtown International Theatre Festival Will Return To New York This Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025


The Midtown International Theatre Festival makes its return to New York City after an absence of nearly a decade. Founder and Executive Producer John Chatterton, a pivotal figure in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, is partnering with Jay Michaels, one of indie theatre's most visible personalities, to bring the groundbreaking theatrical event back in June/July of 2026.

Review: IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Musicalfare At Shea’s 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Dec 7, 2025


A heartfelt holiday story based on a beloved Christmas film sprinkled with iconic Irving Berlin tunes just about sums up the delightful stage musical WHITE CHRISTMAS now on stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre. Musicalfare has settled into their  new digs after a record breaking production of COME FROM AWAY. Let’s just say, their new home fits like a glove

Did You Know These Shows Were Inspired By Social Media Posts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 7, 2025


Prince Faggot and Slam Frank are two of the most talked-about productions of the season so far—and both were initially inspired by tweets on the platform now known as X. 

Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet Aims for Teenage Turmoil, Gets Lost in Riptide
by Lora Strum - Nov 15, 2025


What did our critic think of QUADROPHENIA, A ROCK BALLET at New York City Center?

Ensemble For These Times Reveals Pianists For its E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025


Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the guest pianists for its E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit. Learn more here!

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Getty Awards $2.6M to Black Visual Arts Archives Across the U.S.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025


The Getty Foundation announced that it has awarded $2.6 million for 12 grants to libraries, museums, and universities across the United States through its Black Visual Arts Archives program.

Todrick Hall Speaks Out on 'Bittersweet' BURLESQUE Experience
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025


Todrick Hall has issued a statement regarding his experience with Burlesque the Musical. He clarifies recent allegations of a challenging work environment backstage, also calling out the hate and negativity he is frequently confronted with online.

Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar'
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025


Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!

Actors’ Equity Association Business Rep Walt Kiskaddon to Retire After Nearly 27 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025


After nearly 27 years serving Actors’ Equity Association, Business Representative Walt Kiskaddon is retiring on June 6, 2025. Learn more about Kiskaddon's career here.

New Earth Theatre Will Host Twisted Roots Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025


New Earth Theatre has announced Twisted Roots Festival as a brand-new initiative for the company, dedicated to showcasing new work from its 30th Anniversary Seedfund Artists Incubator programme.

Who Will Win at the 2025 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 2, 2025


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Manhattan Theatre Source Reveals 2025 EstroGenius Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025


Manhattan Theatre Source will present the 2025 EstroGenius Festival: ALL IN, a performance festival celebrating dynamo women, trans and gender non-conforming artists. Learn more!

Video: FLOYD COLLINS Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released This July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025


FLOYD COLLINS star Jeremy Jordan surprised the audience at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater tonight following the performance, announcing exclusively from the stage that the highly anticipated musical will release an Original Broadway Cast Recording.  

Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces Grand Return In July 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025


The Midtown International Theatre Festival is set to take place over three weeks in July 2026. The MITF will showcase a wide spectrum of performances, including plays, musicals, cabaret acts (now named in honor of the late Vickie Phillips), and solo shows.

Contact History

Other Productions of Contact

1999   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1999   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2000   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway

Contact - 2000 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Contact — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Susan Stroman
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Jason Antoon
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Karen Ziemba
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Musical Contact
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Frank Gilroy
2000 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Musical Thomas Lynch
2000 Drama Desk Awards utstanding Lighting Design Peter Kaczorowski
2000 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2000 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical John Weidman
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Karen Ziemba
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Peter Kaczorwoski
2000 The Hewes Awards Costume Design William Ivey Long
2000 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Peter Kaczorowski
2000 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical John Weidman
2000 Tony Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
2000 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Susan Stroman
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Lincoln Center Theater
2000 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2000 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Deborah Yates

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