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James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which has been nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened on May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies continue through June 9, 2012. Watch Terri White and the FOLLIES company perform "Who's That Woman?" below! (more...)

James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which has been nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened on May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies continue through June 9, 2012. Today BroadwayWorld brings you Danny Burstein and Becky Elizabeth Stout's rendition of "The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues." Watch the video below! (more...)

James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened on May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies continue through June 9, 2012. Today be bring you Victoria Clark's rendition of 'In Buddy's Eyes' below! (more...)

Broadway/L.A. today announced that THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will make its L.A. Premiere at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a limited 2 week engagement from June 5 – 17. (more...)

The cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical, ONCE will perform live on WNYC’s “Soundcheck” Friday, May 25. “Soundcheck” can be heard locally at 2PM and 10PM EST on 93.9FM. The production opened to raves on Sunday, March 18, 2012 and currently plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). (more...)

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) last night honored New York Theatre Workshop Board Chair Barbara Warner Howard and Disney Theatrical Group and its president Thomas Schumacher at its 2012 Spring Gala at the Plaza Hotel. BroadwayWorld was ther for the festivities, and brings you full photo coverage below! (more...)

While the Disney musical itself was suspiciously not nominated for Best Musical, the 2000 Tony Awards committee saw it fit to award Elton John & Tim Rice’s stylish and emotional rock musical AIDA in four significant categories on June 4, 2000 - Best Actress In A Musical for Heather Headley charismatic lead performance, Best Score for Elton John and Tim Rice‘s moving and expressive music and lyrics, Best Scenic Design for Bob Crowley’s stunning set-pieces and Best Lighting Design for Natasha Katz’s enveloping illumination of the Palace Theatre’s rightly famous stage. The show has gone on to a rich life around the world and in amateur productions, with generations of theatergoers hooked on the classic story once told in an opera by Verdi in a totally modern and dynamic new way - with some songs we are not soon to forget. (more...)

BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the songs of FOLLIES on stage in LA in the video below! James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened on May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies continue through June 9, 2012. Watch the video below! (more...)

The cast of the Tony nominated Best Musical, ONCE will perform on ABC’s “The View” on Thursday, May 17. “The View” airs locally on WABC7, 11AM-12PM EST. ONCE currently plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production opened to raves on Sunday, March 18, 2012. A national tour will begin in the summer of 2013. (more...)

James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened on May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies will continue through June 9, 2012. Check out the video below for footage from the production, FOLLIES' opening night red carpet, and interviews with stars Matthew Morrison, Robert Wuhl, Kevin Chamberlin, Angela Bassett, Annie Potts, Elaine Paige, Jan Maxwell, Victoria Clark, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines and Jo Anne Worley! (more...)

James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened on May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies will continue through June 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld correspondants Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans were on hand for the starry opening night red carpet and takes you inside the exiting opening below! With a first look at special bonus footage of Follies newcomer Victoria Clark in the role of "Sally Durant Plummer", it's a video you don't want to miss! (more...)

James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened last night, May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies will continue through June 9, 2012. Catch in inside look at the show's arrival in LA below! (more...)

James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened last night, May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies will continue through June 9, 2012. In the video below, Tony nominees Jan Maxwell, Ron Raines, and Danny Burstein chat about the production. Click below to check it out! (more...)

James Goldman and Stephen SondheimÂ’s Follies, which was just nominated for eight Tony Awards, opened last night, May 9 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances of the exclusive Los Angeles engagement of the Kennedy CenterÂ’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of Follies will continue through June 9, 2012. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night festivities below! (more...)

Today in 2006, Tarzan opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 486 performances. Tarzan: The Musical is based on the Disney film of the same name and the story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The songs are written by Phil Collins and David Zippel, with a book by David Henry Hwang. The production was nominated for a Tony award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Natasha Katz). The cast Featured Josh Strickland, Jennifer Gambatese, Shuler Hensley, Merle Dandridge and Chester Gregory. (more...)

The touring production of MARY POPPINS that's currently gracing the stage of the Peabody Opera House is “practically perfect”, featuring eye-popping special effects, a glorious set, and terrific performances that manage to capture the spirit of the 1964 Disney film, as well as the P.L. Travers books that inspired it. While some of the more beloved elements from the movie are noticeably absent, they've been replaced with sequences that are every bit as magical and engaging. Though the staging is a bit cramped, this is a spectacular show that appeals to both children and adults. And, I should know because I brought along my six-year old son, and he loved it. (more...)

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for AS YOU LIKE IT, the first show of the 50th Anniversary season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, AS YOU LIKE IT will begin previews on Tuesday, June 5 and continue for four weeks through Saturday, June 30, opening on Thursday, June 21. (more...)

The first four new production photos have been released, along with photos of the cast members who made the treck west from Broadway! (more...)

The 27th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were handed out this Sunday, May 6, 2012 at NYU Skirball Center, beginning at 7:00pm EST, in a ceremony that once again benefited the Actors Fund and honored the best of Off Broadway. (more...)

Tony nominated Best Musical ONCE announces “Insta-Rush,” an opportunity for daily ticket rush hopefuls to take photos of their rush line experiences, upload them to Instagram, and tag #OnceMusical and #rush for the chance to win two seats to a performance and other official merchandise. Fans can follow the official ONCE Instagram account, @OnceMusical, and see all fans photos at www.OncePhotos.com. (more...)