News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

ON THIS DAY



VIDEO: On This Day, June 5- Happy Birthday, Colm Wilkinson!
by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2021

On this day we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway legend, Colm Wilkinson!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 4- Happy Birthday, Mary Testa!
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2021

Throughout her outstanding career, Mary has earned numerous Tony, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Drama League nominations for her work, as well as a special Drama Desk award celebrating 'Three Decades of Outstanding Work.'

VIDEO: On This Day, June 3- CHICAGO Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 3, 2021

On this day in 1975, the original razzle dazzle production of Kander & Ebb's Chicago opened on Broadway.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 2- Remembering Marvin Hamlisch
by BWW News Desk - June 2, 2021

On this day, we're celebrating the life and legacy of legendary composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch on his birthday. 

VIDEO: On This Day, June 1 - Happy Birthday, Betsy Wolfe!
by A.A. Cristi - June 1, 2021

Today, we're wishing a Happy Birthday to Broadway favorite, Betsy Wolfe!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 31- THE BOYS IN THE BAND Opens On Broadway Starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2021

On this day in 2018, Matt Crowley's seminal play, The Boys in the Band, opened at Broadway's Booth Theatre.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 30 - Happy Birthday, Idina Menzel!
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2021

Today we're celebrating the birthday of the -wickedly talented- Idina Menzel!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 28- Jim Parsons Returns To Broadway In AN ACT OF GOD
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021

An Act of God is a 90-minute comedy where the Almighty and His devoted Angels answer some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation. He's finally arrived to set the record straight... and He's not holding back!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 27- Happy Birthday, Dee Dee Bridgewater!
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Tony winner Dee Dee Bridgewater!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 25- Happy Birthday, Leslie Uggams!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Broadway legend, Leslie Uggams!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 24- Happy Birthday, Leslie Kritzer!
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of the always wonderful Leslie Kritzer!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 23- HADESTOWN Opens at New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2021

On this day in 2016, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical HADESTOWN celebrated its off-Broadway opening at New York Theatre Workshop.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 22- Remembering Sir Laurence Olivier
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2021

Olivier played more than 120 stage roles and appeared in nearly 60 films throughout his illustrious career.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 21- GYPSY Opens On Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021

Today in 1959, Gypsy opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 702 performances.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 20- Happy Birthday, Judy Kuhn!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to the great Judy Kuhn!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 19- Remembering Lorraine Hansberry, Author of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021

On this day, we celebrate the life and legacy of history-making playwright, journalist, and author, Lorraine Hansberry, on her birthday. 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 18- Remembering THE MUSIC MAN Composer Meredith Willson
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021

The Music Man is headed back to Broadway this year starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 17- INDECENT Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021

On this day in 2016, Paula Vogel's acclaimed play Indecent opened at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre, in an acclaimed production directed by Tony Award-winner Rebecca Taichman. The production moved to Broadway the following year.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 16- ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2021

On this day in 1946, the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley came to life on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun, starring the great Ethel Merman! 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 13- THE PAJAMA GAME Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021

On this day in 1954, the classic musical The Pajama Game opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 12- CARRIE Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021

On this day in 1988, the musical Carrie began its brief Broadway run, starring Linzi Hateley and Betty Buckley.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 11- GREASE Returns to Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2021

On this day in 1994, Grease was the word on Broadway as the show's first revival celebrated its opening night at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 10: Disney's TARZAN Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2021

On this day in 2006, Disney's Tarzan swung onto Broadway starring Josh Strickland and Jenn Gambatese!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2021

On this day in 1978, the musical revue Ain't Misbehavin' opened on Broadway!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 8- A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Opens On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2021

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.


« prev  1  2  3  4  5 … 83  next » 


Videos