BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Broadway veteran Merwin Foard recently passed away at 59 years old. Born September 16, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Foard was last seen on Broadway in Aladdin as a standby for Jafar/Sultan.
Das Junge Staatsmusical des Hessischen Staatstheaters Wiesbaden - kurz JUST - feierte am vergangenen Wochenende die Premiere seiner ersten Produktion der neuen Spielzeit, und gleichzeitig eine deutsche Erstaufführung. ZWEI HOFFNUNGSLOS VERDORBENE SCHURKEN basiert auf dem Steve Martin und Michael Caine Film von 1988, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. 2005 adaptierten David Yazbek und Jeffrey Lane den Stoff zu einem Musical, dass sich durch mitreißende Musik mit Swing, Jazz-Rhythmen und witzige Dialogen auszeichnet.
Walnut Street Theatre opens its landmark 205th season with the groundbreaking 21st century musical IN THE HEIGHTS. Directed by Bruce Lumpkin, with choreography by Michelle Gaudette, this exhilarating musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home is currently in previews and opens on September 11th, running through October 20th on the WST Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Pulitzer Prize-winner Lawrence Wright premieres his new play at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. It is a fictional play about the last days of legendary journalist Oriana Fallaci. Don't miss this sizzling new script, which is directed by Oskar Eustis, stars Concetta Tomei and Marjan Neshat, and features an incredible team of designers. The 65th world premiere presented by Berkeley Rep, Fallaci is currently in previews in the Roda Theatre and opens March 13, running through April 21. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the actors onstage below!
ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!
Awards season is in full swing and to celebrate all of the 2011-2012 nominees, we've dug deep into our archives to bring you vintage photos of all of the talent during special moments in their careers. Check out the 2011-2012 Tony-nominated women below!
The uproarious musical masterpiece, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, by composer and lyricist David Yazbek and librettist Jeffery Lane, makes its Regional premiere at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN, September 9 through October 10. The press performance will be Thursday, September 16 at 8 p.m. The Tony Award Winning smash hit consistently delivers; Clive Barnes of the New York Post raves DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is 'A knockout punch to Broadway's funny bone! One of the liveliest, funniest, best-performed musicals in years. Super-smart and superior in every way.' This production will be directed by Bill Pullinsi and choreographed by Stacey Flaster.
The uproarious musical masterpiece, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, by composer and lyricist David Yazbek and librettist Jeffery Lane, makes its Regional premiere at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN, September 9 through October 10.
Yesterday, February 1, the entertainment community bid farewell to one of its most influential members, Academy Award-winning producer of stage and screen David Brown. He died at his Manhattan home of kidney failure at age 93.
Maine State Music Theatre's third show of the 2009 season is the delightfully deceptive 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' This Tony Award winning musical is based on the film of the same name and includes music and lyrics by David Yazbek, composer and lyricist of 'The Full Monty', and a book by Jeffrey Lane. In addition to the familiar story line, the musical boasts witty lyrics with a side of harmless adult humor.
Lorin Latarro and Dennis Stowe were chosen as the Gypsy Robe Winners for The Apple Tree, which opened at Studio 54 on December 14th!
On July 16th, Tony Award-winners Jonathan Pryce and Norbert Leo Butz played their last performance as Broadway's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
After the excitment of the 60th Annual Tony Awards, broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 11th, the stars took off for the Summer Garden at Rockefeller Plaza, where a glamorous after-party was held to celebrate the nominees and winners and BroadwayWorld was there!
John Lithgow played his last performance on January 15 in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the fun. Next up? Jonathan Pryce.
The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. For In My Life, the Robe was presented to Brynn Williams.
The 19th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction was held on Sunday, September 25 in Shubert Alley. The Flea Market raised a grand total of $544,037 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The Actors' Fund hosted a special performance benefit of DOUBT on Sunday September 18, 2005 to raise money for the fund and BroadwayWorld was there!
The Broadway Show League celebrated with their End of Season Party and Awards Ceremony on Thursday night, September 1st 2005 at Tony's DiNapoli Times Square, and BroadwayWorld was there.
On July 24, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels gave a special benefit performance to help raise money for the Actors' Fund and BroadwayWorld was there! Click in for photos and details on The Actors' Fund Auction of 1000 Stars!
Cast members from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels were on hand at Tower Records to sign CDs, and BroadwayWorld was there!
Complete photo coverage of the 2005 Tony Awards ball, held at the Marriot Marquis Ballroom after the awards!
We've got backstage photos of all the night's big winners as they address the press after receiving their awards.
The Drama League announced the winners for The 71st Annual Drama League Awards at its annual luncheon and ceremony on May 13.
A star-studded opening night party at the Copacabana welcomed the show to Broadway.
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