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2012-13 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced - PIPPIN Tops List with 7, Followed by KINKY BOOTS (May 13, 2013)

STAGE TUBE: NICE WORK's Jessie Mueller Sings 'For You' on TODAY (May 9, 2013)

NICE WORK's Jessie Mueller to Appear on NBC's TODAY, 5/9 (May 8, 2013)

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2012-13 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced - PIPPIN Tops List with 7, Followed by KINKY BOOTS
by BWW Special Coverage - May 13, 2013

Winner's Tally for 2 or more: Pippin 7; Kinky Boots 3; Matilda The Musical 2; My Name Is Asher Lev 2 ;The Nance 2; Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 2; (more...)

STAGE TUBE: NICE WORK's Jessie Mueller Sings 'For You' on TODAY
by Stage Tube - May 09, 2013

Tony nominated actress Jessie Mueller, currently starring in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It, appeared on NBC's 'Today' this morning, May 9th in the 10:00 a.m. hour as part of Kathie Lee and Hoda's 'Everyone Has a Story' segment. Mueller sang 'For You', co-written by Lee for 7-year-old AJ Kelm, who is battling a rare form of epilepsy, and his mother. Click below to watch! Mueller's performance begins around the 4-minute mark. (more...)

NICE WORK's Jessie Mueller to Appear on NBC's TODAY, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013

Tony nominated actress Jessie Mueller, currently starring in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, will appear on NBC's 'Today' tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th in the 10:00 a.m. hour as part of Kathie Lee and Hoda's 'Everyone Has a Story' segment. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) through Saturday, June 15. (more...)

Judy Kaye, Audra McDonald and More to Present at Outer Critics Circle Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2013

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, is proud to announce Broadway stars Judy Kaye, Audra McDonald, Michael McGrath, Donna Murphy and Tonya Pinkins will serve as gala award presenters for the 63rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony on May 23rd (4PM) at the legendary Sardis Restaurant. In addition to being acclaimed stage performers, the stars are also former recipients of the esteemed Outer Critics Circle Award. The national organization will post award winners in 24 Broadway/Off-Broadway categories. (more...)

James Corden Joins THE SAME DEEP WATER AS ME at Donmar Warehouse; Still in Talks for INTO THE WOODS Film?
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013

According to the Daily Mail, James Corden has signed on to appear alongside Daniel Mays in Nick Payne's play The Same Deep Water As Me at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by John Crawley. Corden also recently met with Into the Woods film director Rob Marshall to discuss appearing in the movie adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical. If the dates for both projects do not conflict, Corden will take part in the pair. (more...)

INTO THE WOODS Adaptation to Film in London this Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2013

According to a recent casting notice, Rob Marshall's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical is set to begin shooting this September in the U.K. (more...)

Photo Flash: New Shots of Jessie Mueller & More in NICE WORK
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013

The hit musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It welcomed Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck to the production on March 29th, in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen. Check out photos of the actors in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: New Shots of Jessie Mueller & More in NICE WORK
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2013

UPDATE: Johnny Depp to Play 'The Baker' in INTO THE WOODS? Deal 'Almost' Done
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013

As BroadwayWorld.com previously reported, Meryl Streep will play the witch in the upcoming big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS. Now according to Variety, Johnny Depp is currently in talks to join the cast as well. There is no word yet on which part Depp would play. (more...)

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT to Close on Broadway on June 15; National Tour to Launch in 2014-15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013

The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance on Saturday, June 15, 2013after 27 previews and 478 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 29, 2012 and opened on Apr 24, 2012. A national tour will be launched in the 2014-2015 season. (more...)

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Ends Off-Broadway Run 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013

There are only a few more performances to catch for Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING! at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). The smash musical, which received unanimous raves from critics and audiences alike, broke all box-office records at the 47th Street Theatre and won spots on the Top Ten Lists of Time Magazine and the Associated Press, will begin its hiatus on Sunday, April 28, in order to make room for The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre's own season, as required by the show's lease agreement with the theatre. (more...)

Photo Flash: New Shots of Jessie Mueller & More in NICE WORK
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Apr 11, 2013

The hit musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It, which recently welcomed Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck to the production, celebrated one year on Broadway after yesterday's matinee. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photos of the festivities below! (more...)

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 29- April 5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 05, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Manila Dances Dirty, Andrew Lloyd Weber follows the Yellow Brick Road and Liza is a Smash! (more...)

Jessie Mueller to Star as 'Billie Bendix' Opposite Matthew Broderick in NICE WORK from April 2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 01, 2013

A production source tells BroadwayWorld.com that The Mystery of Edwin Drood's Jessie Mueller will take over the role of 'Billie Bendix' opposite Matthew Broderick in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She begins performances in the role on April 2, after current star Kelli O'Hara departs on March 31 to join Playwrights Horizons' Far From Heaven. Two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick continues as 'Jimmy Winter' in NICE WORK through June 15. (more...)

Photo Flash: Fan-Made Teaser Poster for INTO THE WOODS Film Starring Meryl Streep
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2013

Check out a fantasty teaser poster for the Into the Woods film, starring Meryl Streep. The image below is spreading rapidly across social networks, after being created by a talented fan. Scroll down to check it out! (more...)

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK Welcomes New Cast - Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck!
by Walter McBride - Mar 30, 2013

The hit musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It welcomed Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck to the production last night, March 29th, in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of their warm welcome to the show! (more...)

Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck Join Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013

The hit musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It welcomes Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck to the production today, March 29th in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen (respectively). (more...)

Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck Join Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2013

The producers of the hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have just announced that Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck will join the production on Friday, March 29th in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen (respectively). Kelli O'Hara, Stanley Wayne Mathis and Terry Beaver played their final performance on Sunday, March 24th. (more...)

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING to Conclude Off-Broadway Run 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2013

Gerard Alessandrini's, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING, which received unanimous raves from critics and audiences alike, broke all box-office records at the 47th Street Theatre, and won spots on the Top Ten Lists of Time Magazine and the Associated Press, will wind up its current edition at the 47th Street Theatre on Sunday, April 28, in order to make room for The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre's own season, as required by the show's lease agreement with the theatre. In a statement, Mr. Alessandrini said, "We knew from the start that the theatre could only be ours until the end of April. Although we hate to leave town when we're a hit, I actually think this is a perfect time for us to wind up "Alive and Kicking", which has been a thrilling return to New York for us, to take a brief break; and to begin plans to return with another edition later this year." The show, which has recently added extended parodies of Cinderella and the movie version of Les Miz, is also a Critic's Pick for The New York Times, The Daily News and New York Magazine. This edition stars Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Natalie Charle Ellis, Scott Richard Foster, Marcus Stevens and David Caldwell on piano. DRG Record's cast recording FORBIDDEN BROADWAY; ALIVE AND KICKING! The UN-Original Cast Album, is available in stores, on iTunes and Amazon.com. (more...)

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