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Photo Coverage: Luis Bravo Unveils FOREVER TANGO Marquee! (May 21, 2013)

Luis Bravo's FOREVER TANGO to Return to Broadway This Summer; Plays 7/9-9/15 at Walter Kerr Theatre (May 21, 2013)

Breaking News: Jefferson Mays-Led A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to Open at Walter Kerr Theatre on Nov. 17 (May 16, 2013)

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Photo Coverage: Luis Bravo Unveils FOREVER TANGO Marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - May 21, 2013

Luis Bravo's internationally acclaimed entertainment phenomenon Forever Tango, will return to the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W 48thStreet), its original Broadway home, for ten weeks only with performances beginning Tuesday, July 9, 2013 through Sunday, September 15, 2013 and an official opening set for Sunday, July 14, 2013. Five-time Grammy Award-winner Gilberto Santa Rosa will star as the first special guest star for the first three weeks of the engagement. Future vocalist casting will be announced at a later date. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Marcela Duran and Luis Bravo were there today as the marquee went up at the Walter Kerr Theatre and you can check out photo coverage below! (more...)

Luis Bravo's FOREVER TANGO to Return to Broadway This Summer; Plays 7/9-9/15 at Walter Kerr Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013

Breaking News: Jefferson Mays-Led A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to Open at Walter Kerr Theatre on Nov. 17
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

It was announced today that, following critically acclaimed, smash-hit runs at Hartford Stage and San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will open on Broadway in the fall of 2013. Starring Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays in a highly acclaimed, tour de force, multi-character performance, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder features a book by Robert L. Freedman, music by Steven Lutvak, and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak. Darko Tresnjak directs and Peggy Hickey choreographs. The production will begin performances on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre. The opening night is set for Sunday, November 17. (more...)

Winners Announced for 5th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013

Jujamcyn Theaters and True Colors Theatre Company (Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director) have announced that Thembisile Gxuluwe from West Mifflin Area High School near Pittsburgh has won first place at the 5th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition held on Monday, May 6th at at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Pablo Lopez from Los Angeles was the runner-up, and an honorable mention went to Branndin Phillips-Laramorefrom Chicago. The event, which was free and open to the public, featured high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh and Seattle performing monologues by the late, legendary American playwright. (more...)

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - May 05, 2013

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 5, 2013 - Sunday, May 5, 2013. (more...)

BWW Flashback: THE TESTAMENT OF MARY Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - May 05, 2013

The Testament of Mary, the new play by Colm Toibin, starring award-winning stage and screen actress Fiona Shaw and directed by Deborah Warner, will end its run today, May 5, at the Walter Kerr Theatre (218 West 48 Street). The production, which began previews Tuesday, March 26 and opened on Monday, April 22, will have played 27 previews and 16 performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the show's opening and run on the Great White Way! (more...)

THE TESTAMENT OF MARY Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2013

The Testament of Mary, the new play by Colm Toibin, starring Fiona Shaw and directed by Deborah Warner, will end its run today, May 5 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (218 West 48 Street). The production, which began previews Tuesday, March 26 and opened on Monday, April 22, will have played 27 previews and 16 performances. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Northwestern's 2013 Waa-Mu Show FLYING HOME
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2013

'Flying Home, down the rabbit hole, over the rainbow, and straight on till morning' -- the 2013 student-written musical of Northwestern University's Waa-Mu Show -- imagines a world in which Wonderland, Oz and Neverland collide. The journeys of fictional characters Alice, Dorothy and Wendy intersect and classic stories are woven together with a brand new fantasy twist. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show in the photos below! (more...)

The 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION Will Take Place 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013

Jujamcyn Theaters and True Colors Theatre Company (Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director) have announced the 5th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). The event, which is free and open to the public, features high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh and Seattle performing monologues by the late, legendary American playwright. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside Fiona Shaw's THE TESTAMENT OF MARY Pre-Show
by Walter McBride - May 03, 2013

The Testament of Mary, the new play by Colm Toibin, starring Fiona Shaw and directed by Deborah Warner, will end its run this Sunday, May 5 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (218 West 48 Street). The production, which began previews Tuesday, March 26 and opened on Monday, April 22, will have played 27 previews and 16 performances. Below, check out photos from insode the special pre-show event. (more...)

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 5/3/2013
by BWW - May 03, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 5/3/2013. (more...)

Northwestern Presents 2013 Waa-Mu Show 'FLYING HOME', Now thru 5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2013

THE TESTAMENT OF MARY Closes on Broadway This Sunday, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013

Northwestern to Present 2013 Waa-Mu Show 'FLYING HOME', 5/3-12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013

This Week in Pictures: April 20-26
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 26, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: The gyspy robe gets passed again, Alan Cumming leads the Scottish play, and PIPPIN comes back to Braodway, and so much more! (more...)

Crystal Dickinson, Brandon Dirden and More Set to Judge 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013

Jujamcyn Theaters (Jordan Roth, President) and True Colors Theatre Company (Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director) have announced the judges for the 5th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). The event, which is free and open to the public, features high school students from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh and Seattle performing monologues by the late, legendary American playwright. (more...)

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE Runs 5/23-6/16 in Mill Valley
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013

Marin Theatre Company closes its 2012-13 Season with a revival of Martin McDonagh's The Beauty Queen of Leenane in Mill Valley from May 23 to June 16. Named San Francisco Chronicle's MVP of 2012 Bay Area theater, Mark Jackson (Shotgun Players, Aurora Theater Company) directs this "gloriously funny; wickedly amusing; unalloyed delight" (The Telegraph). Opening night is on Tuesday, May 28. (more...)

BWW TV: Fiona Shaw & THE TESTAMENT OF MARY Team Celebrate Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 24, 2013

Award-winning stage and screen actress Fiona Shaw returned to Broadway on Monday night, April 22, for the opening of The Testament of Mary, by the acclaimed author Colm Toibin, directed by Deborah Warner. The production will run for a twelve-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 16, at the Walter Kerr Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with with the whole gang and you can check out what they had to say on the special night below! (more...)

2013 Drama League Nominations Announced -- KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN & More Lead with 3!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 23, 2013

The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks) has announced the 2013 Drama League Awards Nominees for Distinguished Play, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced at a ceremony hosted by Patina Miller and Michael Urie this morning at Sardi's Restaurant which were streamed live online at www.BroadwayWorld.com. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Opening Night for Fiona Shaw in THE TESTAMENT OF MARY
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Apr 23, 2013

Award-winning stage and screen actress Fiona Shaw returned to Broadway last night, April 22, for the opening of The Testament of Mary, by the acclaimed author Colm Toibin, directed by Deborah Warner. The production will run for a twelve-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 16, at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Check out photos from the opening below! (more...)

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