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All in the Family - Meet the Full Cast of Broadway's YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU!
by Meet the Cast - Oct 18, 2014


Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU opened on September 28, 2014, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). The production is directed by six-time Tony Award-nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Scott Ellis (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Twelve Angry Men, 1776). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast and watch interviews with the company below!

THEIR SPIRITS Installation Goes on View at International Slavery Museum Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014


A canoe that represents strength over adversity will go on show at the International Slavery Museum.

THEIR SPIRITS Installation to Go on View at International Slavery Museum, Jan 31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2013


A canoe that represents strength over adversity will go on show at the International Slavery Museum.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for TWELFTH NIGHT's Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Nov 11, 2013


Two-time Tony Award-winner Mark Rylance stars in TWELFTH NIGHT and Richard III, two startlingly different performances in repertory, as the suddenly love struck noblewoman Olivia in Twelfth Nightand as the ruthless and conniving title monarch in Richard III. The critically heralded all-male Shakespeare's Globe productions of Twelfth Night and Richard III, which delighted audiences and broke all box office records in London's West End earlier this year, opened last night, Sunday, November 10 at the Belasco Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities. Check out photos from Twelfth Night's opening night theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night Theatre Arrivals at RICHARD III
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 11, 2013


Two-time Tony Award-winner Mark Rylance stars in TWELFTH NIGHT and Richard III, two startlingly different performances in repertory, as the suddenly love struck noblewoman Olivia in Twelfth Nightand as the ruthless and conniving title monarch in Richard III. The critically heralded all-male Shakespeare's Globe productions of Twelfth Night and Richard III, which delighted audiences and broke all box office records in London's West End earlier this year, opened last night, Sunday, November 10 at the Belasco Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities. Check out photos from Richard III's opening night theatre arrivals below!

Danny DeVito, Judd Hirsch and Justin Bartha Star in CTG's THE SUNSHINE BOYS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2013


Center Theatre Group recently announced that Justin Bartha would be joining the cast of Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre replacing the previously announced David Krumholtz who needed to leave the production for personal reasons.

THE NEW NORMAL's Justin Bartha Joins Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch in CTG's THE SUNSHINE BOYS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2013


Center Theatre Group announced that Justin Bartha will be joining the cast of Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre replacing the previously announced David Krumholtz who needed to leave the production for personal reasons.

HBO Picks Up WESTWORLD Pilot from J.J. Abrams & Jonathan Nolan
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 30, 2013


The project comes from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot and Warner Bros. TV, with PERSON OF INTEREST's Jonathan Nolan set to direct and co-write the pilot with Lisa Joy. Jerry Weintraub, who has been gunning for the series for years, will produce.

Tickets Go on Sale Today for THE SUNSHINE BOYS at the Ahmanson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2013


Tickets for Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch in Neil Simon's classic comedy 'The Sunshine Boys' will go on sale today, July 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre box office at the Los Angeles Music Center, through CTG's Audience Services at (213) 972-4400 and online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org.

David Krumholtz to Join Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch in CTG's THE SUNSHINE BOYS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2013


avid Krumholtz joins Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch in Neil Simon's classic comedy "The Sunshine Boys'.

Tickets Go on Sale 7/21 for THE SUNSHINE BOYS at the Ahmanson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2013


Tickets for Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch in Neil Simon's classic comedy 'The Sunshine Boys' will go on sale Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre box office at the Los Angeles Music Center, through CTG's Audience Services at (213) 972-4400 and online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org.

THE SUNSHINE BOYS Toplines THIRTEEN's July Reel 13
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2013


George Burns, Walter Matthau and Steve McQueen topline July's Reel 13 on THIRTEEN!

Danny DeVito & Judd Hirsch to Lead Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre's THE SUNSHINE BOYS, Begin. 9/24
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2013


Two stars of the landmark television series 'Taxi,' Judd Hirsch and Danny DeVito, will reunite on the stage of the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles in Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys,' directed by Thea Sharrock.

Lainie Kazan Headlines North Coast Rep's Spotlight Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2013


The 'Spotlight Gala' benefiting North Coast Repertory Theatre is scheduled for tonight, April 21st, at the Del Mar Country Club. The evening includes a cocktail reception, gourmet sitdown dinner and entertainment by multi-award winning singer and actor Lainie Kazan. During the course of her storied career, Kazan has received Tony, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominations.

Lainie Kazan to Headline North Coast Rep's Spotlight Gala, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013


The 'Spotlight Gala' benefiting North Coast Repertory Theatre is scheduled for Sunday, April 21st, at the Del Mar Country Club. The evening includes a cocktail reception, gourmet sitdown dinner and entertainment by multi-award winning singer and actor Lainie Kazan. During the course of her storied career, Kazan has received Tony, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominations.

Manilow's HARMONY, DeVito and Griffiths in THE SUNSHINE BOYS, WE WILL ROCK YOU, PORGY & BESS & More Set for Ahmanson in 2013-14
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 13, 2013


The 2013-2014 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.

Bob Dishy, Zach Grenier, Tonya Pinkins to Star in STOREFRONT CHURCH
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 30, 2012


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of STOREFRONT CHURCH, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner John Patrick Shanley and starring Bob Dishy, Giancarlo Esposito, Zach Grenier, Ron Cephas Jones and Tonya Pinkins. STOREFRONT CHURCH will begin previews Wednesday, May 16; officially open Monday, June 11; and play a limited engagement through Sunday, June 24 Off-Broadway as the first production to return to Atlantic's main stage Linda Gross Theater in Chelsea following completion of a historic $8.3M renovation.

Christina Ricci & Bebe Neuwirth Lead CSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM this Spring!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 8, 2012


Classic Stage Company has announced complete casting for their upcoming production of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, which begins previews at CSC on Wednesday, April 4 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 20. Joining two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth (Hippolyta/Titania) and acclaimed film/television/stage star Christina Ricci (Hermia) in the cast are Jordan Dean (Demetrius), Nick Gehlfuss (Lysander), David Greenspan (Flute/Fairy), Halley Wegryn Gross (Helena), Anthony Heald (Theseus/Oberon), Erin Hill (Starveling/Fairy), Chad Lindsey (Snout/Fairy), Taylor Mac (Egeus/Puck), James Patrick Nelson (Snug/Fairy), Steven Skybell (Bottom) and Rob Yang (Quince/Fairy). Directed by Tony Speciale (Unnatural Acts), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM has its official opening Sunday, April 29.

Christina Ricci Joins Cast of Classic Stage Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opposite Bebe Neuwirth
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2011


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick, has announced that acclaimed actress Christina Ricci will join two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth in the company's upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Directed by Tony Speciale, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will begin performances Wednesday, March 28 and play a limited engagement through Sunday, May 6. Neuwirth will play the role of Titania and Ricci the role of Hermia. Additional casting will be announced early in the new year. Tickets will go on sale to the general public February 6. CSC is currently presenting the highly-acclaimed, sold-out production of Anton Chekhov's THE CHERRY ORCHARD (through January 8 only) and will next present Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham in Bertolt Brecht's GALILEO, directed by Brian Kulick, beginning performances Wednesday, February 1.

Tix To Victoria Theatre's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Go On Sale 7/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2011


Victoria Theatre Association announces tickets will go on sale to the public for the 2011 - 2012 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series presentation of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, Friday, July 29, 2011, prior to the Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series showing of the 1974 film, Young Frankenstein, at the historic Victoria Theatre.

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