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On his birthday, Thom Payne gets the gift of insignificance and also a new boss. He suspects his ED pills are interfering with his anti-depressants, leaving him with neither happiness nor... happiness. In a culture that reveres youth - a culture he helped create - Thom needs to figure out what his purpose is now that he's halfway to death and nobody cares what he thinks. Because in a world where any Kardashian is trending up, perhaps the wise among us would heartily embrace trending down.

Alison Fraser to Lead STRANGER INTERLUDES Industry Reading at Boundless Theater Photo Alison Fraser to Lead STRANGER INTERLUDES Industry Reading at Boundless Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 16, 2022

Boundless Theater announced has that Stranger Interludes, a new play by David James Parr, will receive an industry reading on Friday, November 18th at The Dramatists Guild Foundation, directed by Amanda Bearse (“Married… with Children”, Billy Eichner’s Bros)....
Meet the Cast of GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS- Now in Previews! Photo Meet the Cast of GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019

The Broadway production of Pulitzer Prize finalist and MacArthur Fellow Taylor Mac's new comedy Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus will begin previews this evening, 8 p.m., at Broadway's Booth Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...
Steve Coogan Will Lead DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End in Autumn 2024 Photo Steve Coogan Will Lead DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End in Autumn 2024
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2023

Steve Coogan will lead the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic work, as the world premiere stage production of Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove prepares to open in the West End in Autumn 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!...
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL Trailer Photo VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL Trailer
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022

From John Ridley and Carlton Cuse, who both also serve as directors, and starring an award-winning ensemble cast that includes Vera Farmiga, Cornelius Smith Jr. and Emmy-Award winner Cherry Jones, “Five Days at Memorial” chronicles the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath on a local hospita...
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; Beginning Previews Tonight! Photo Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - April 07, 2023

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar begins previews tonight, April 7 and opens on April 24 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. Meet the cast of Good Night, Oscar here!...
Westport Country Playhouse And WSHU Public Radio Partner For Audio Play Photo Westport Country Playhouse And WSHU Public Radio Partner For Audio Play
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present the new, audio play, “The Return,” on Saturday, May 29, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Sunday, May 30, at 4 p.m. ...
Gaten Matarazzo, Samantha Pauly & More to Join Michael Lee Brown in Concert at 54 Bel Photo Gaten Matarazzo, Samantha Pauly & More to Join Michael Lee Brown in Concert at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will welcome Michael Lee Brown, star of Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, back to 54 Below after a previous sold-out run....
Kristine Nielsen to Star in Theresa Rebeck's New Comedy THE WAY OF THE WORLD at D.C.' Photo Kristine Nielsen to Star in Theresa Rebeck's New Comedy THE WAY OF THE WORLD at D.C.'s Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017

Folger Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with The Way of the World, a new comedy freely adapted from the classic play by William Congreve. Written and directed by renowned author Theresa Rebeck (Mauritus and Seminar and Broadway; creator and head writer of TV's Smash), the production will star To...
Kristine Nielsen to Star in Theresa Rebeck's New Comedy THE WAY OF THE WORLD at D.C.' Photo Kristine Nielsen to Star in Theresa Rebeck's New Comedy THE WAY OF THE WORLD at D.C.'s Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018

Folger Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with The Way of the World, a new comedy freely adapted from the classic play by William Congreve. Written and directed by renowned author Theresa Rebeck (Mauritus and Seminar and Broadway; creator and head writer of TV's Smash), the production will star To...
Lauren Zakrin, Constantine Rousouli and Carrie St. Louis to Seduce Audiences in CRUEL Photo Lauren Zakrin, Constantine Rousouli and Carrie St. Louis to Seduce Audiences in CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL at (le) Poisson Rouge
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017

Following two sold-out runs in Los Angeles and a sold-out pop-up engagement in NYC, Cruel Intentions: The Musical - the stage adaptation of Roger Kumble's 1999 cult hit film, created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble - has announced the cast for its ten-week engagement at (le) Poisson R...
Sas Goldberg & Jake Wilson Partner on New NBC Musical Comedy Photo Sas Goldberg & Jake Wilson Partner on New NBC Musical Comedy
by Julie Musbach - October 29, 2018

In an exclusive announcement, Variety reports that Sas Goldberg & Jake Wilson are working on a new musical comedy series set to premiere on NBC. Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller's company Seller Suarez Productions will produce....
Meet the Cast of THE ICEMAN COMETH- Now in Previews! Photo Meet the Cast of THE ICEMAN COMETH- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - March 23, 2018

The Iceman Cometh begins previews tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...
Jeremy Shamos Steps in After Alan Tudyk Departs Broadway's METEOR SHOWER Due to 'Crea Photo Jeremy Shamos Steps in After Alan Tudyk Departs Broadway's METEOR SHOWER Due to 'Creative Differences'
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017

Producers Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson announced today that Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos will succeed Alan Tudyk in Steve Martin's new comedy Meteor Shower. Mr. Tudyk departs the production due to creative differences....
VIDEO: Alex Boniello and Taylor Trensch Sing 'Disappear' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Photo VIDEO: Alex Boniello and Taylor Trensch Sing 'Disappear' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018

Alex Boniello has officially joined the cast of Dear Evan Hansen as Connor Murphy! In honor of his first performance last night, a video was released of himself and current Evan Hansen, Taylor Trensch, performing Disappear. Check out the video below!...
Meet the Cast of FLYING OVER SUNSET - Now in Previews on Broadway! Photo Meet the Cast of FLYING OVER SUNSET - Now in Previews on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2020

Flying Over Sunset is officially in previews on Broadway! The musical, with book and direction by James Lapine, music by Tom Kitt, and lyrics by Michael Korie, and choreography by Michelle Dorrance will open Thursday, April 16....
Ciara Renée to Make Directorial Debut With MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Photo Ciara Renée to Make Directorial Debut With MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2022

Announced today is Millennials Are Killing Musicals, a new musical written by NAMT and Drama League Award-winner Nico Juber, which will receive an industry reading on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at Open Jar Studios, and will be presented in a public concert on Monday, April 4th at...
Public Theater Announces Casting for Lynn Nottage's MLIMA'S TALE Photo Public Theater Announces Casting for Lynn Nottage's MLIMA'S TALE
by Julie Musbach - February 08, 2018

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for the world premiere of MLIMA'S TALE, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. Directed by Obie Award winner Jo Bonney, MLIMA'S TALE continues The Public's A...
Meet the Cast of FLYING OVER SUNSET on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of FLYING OVER SUNSET on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2021

Flying Over Sunset has returned to previews on Broadway! Learn more about the cast bringing the musical to life!...
Soho Rep. Presents Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW Photo Soho Rep. Presents Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW
by A.A. Cristi - May 04, 2018

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director), in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, presents the world premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, directed by Soho Rep. Artistic Director Sarah Benson, May 29 - July 1. Following her "inventive," "pulse-...
Beth Kirkpatrick and Michele Ragusa Join Broadway's Best For Breast Cancer! Photo Beth Kirkpatrick and Michele Ragusa Join Broadway's Best For Breast Cancer!
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2022

This June 13, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) will raise the curtain on a special virtual health and wellness event-Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer! The Healing Power of Music, featuring Broadway stars Beth Kirkpatrick and Michele Ragusa along with health experts offering guidance to t...
Sas Goldberg & Jake Wilson Partner on New NBC Musical Comedy Photo Sas Goldberg & Jake Wilson Partner on New NBC Musical Comedy
by Julie Musbach - October 29, 2018

In an exclusive announcement, Variety reports that Sas Goldberg & Jake Wilson are working on a new musical comedy series set to premiere on NBC. Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller's company Seller Suarez Productions will produce....
THE VAGRANT TRILOGY Extends at The Public Theater Photo THE VAGRANT TRILOGY Extends at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2022

The Public Theater will begin performances for the New York premiere of THE VAGRANT TRILOGY on Friday, April 8 with a Joseph Papp Free Performance, after the cancellation of the 2020 production just five days before the first performance and a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Charles Browning Replaces Lance Coadie Williams In World Premiere Of Jackie Sibblies Photo Charles Browning Replaces Lance Coadie Williams In World Premiere Of Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW At Soho Rep
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director) today announced that actor Charles Browning will take over for Lance Coadie Williams in the world premiere of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview, which Soho Rep. Artistic Director Sarah Benson directs, and which the downt...
Andre Royo to Star in Eric Bogosian's DRINKING IN AMERICA at Audible Theater Photo Andre Royo to Star in Eric Bogosian's DRINKING IN AMERICA at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2023

Audible Inc., will present Drinking in America, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Eric Bogosian and starring Andre Royo, as the next production opening at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre....
Meet the Current Cast of WAITRESS on Broadway! Photo Meet the Current Cast of WAITRESS on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, WAITRESS will end its Broadway run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. When the show says goodbye to Broadway, it will have played 33 previews and 1544 performances....




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