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Photos and Video: Glenda Jackson Honored With Lifetime Achievement Lilly Award
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2019

This weekend, Glenda Jackson was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lillys, an organization that honors women in the theater. Jackson was honored onstage following a performance of King Lear, by her costar Elizabeth Marvel.

VIDEO: KING LEAR's Ruth Wilson Recalls Having to Stop a Performance When An Audience Member Fainted
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 11, 2019

'King Lear' star Ruth Wilson was a guest on last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. During the interview, Wilson recalled when she was in the show 'Header' at the National Theatre and she had to think fast during a live performance when someone from the audience called out, 'Is there a doctor in the house?'

TV: Inside Opening Night of KING LEAR, with Glenda Jackson & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 5, 2019

One of Shakespeare's greatest dramas officially returned to Broadway last night. Led by two-time Academy Award winner, two-time Emmy Award winner, and 2018 Tony Award winner Glenda Jackson, King Lear, under the direction of Sam Gold, opened at the Cort Theatre, where it will play through Sunday, July 7, 2019.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019

On this day in 2015, Fish In the Dark, a new comedy by Seinfeld creator Larry David, celebrated its opening night on Broadway. 

VIDEO: Tony Winner Glenda Jackson Reveals What's Harder Than Playing KING LEAR
by Paul Smith - Feb 22, 2019

Glenda Jackson begins performances as King Lear next week, but made a stop at Seth Meyers before starting at the Cort Theatre.

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 8- Condola Rashad Hits the 2017 Tony Red Carpet!
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2018

On Day 8, we celebrate Best Leading Actress in a Play nominee, Condola Rashad, who is being recognized for her work in the religious drama, Saint Joan.

VIDEO: James Monroe Iglehart Will Never Be Satisfied at MISCAST
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2018

Last Monday, the best of Broadway gathered in celebration of one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season- MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala. Among the performers was James Monroe Iglehart, who performed Satisfied from Hamilton, featuring his costars Javier Munoz and Lexi Lawson. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Alex Newell Performs 'Being Good Isn't Good Enough' From HALLELUJAH BABY at MCC MISCAST
by Alan Henry - Mar 30, 2018

On Monday night, the best of Broadway gathered in celebration of one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season- MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala. Check out Victoria Clark performing 'Be A Lion' from The Wiz below!

VIDEO: Victoria Clark Performs 'Be A Lion' From THE WIZ at MCC MISCAST
by Alan Henry - Mar 30, 2018

On Monday night, the best of Broadway gathered in celebration of one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season- MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala. Check out Victoria Clark performing 'Be A Lion' from The Wiz below!

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Puts Her Spin on A Ragtime Anthem at MCC MISCAST
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018

On Monday night, the best of Broadway gathered in celebration of one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season- MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala. Check out Waitress composer, Sara Bareilles, taking the stage to put her spin on a Ragtime anthem!

VIDEO: Auli'i Cravalho Performs a West Side Story Classic at MCC MISCAST
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018

On Monday night, the best of Broadway gathered in celebration of one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season- MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala. Check out Moana and Rise star, Auli'i Cravalho taking the stage to perform a West Side Story classic!

VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher, Alex Newell, Jeremy Jordan & More in Full Highlights from MISCAST!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2018

On Monday night, the best of Broadway walked the red carpet in celebration of one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season- MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala.

VIDEO: Robbie Fairchild Sings 'The Music and the Mirror' From A CHORUS LINE at MISCAST!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2018

One of Broadway's most anticipated events, MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala, was held Monday night, March 26. Robbie Fairchild took on 'The Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line. Check out the video below!

BWW Exclusive: SPONGEBOB Stars Ethan Slater, Gavin Lee and Wesley Taylor Could Drive a Person Crazy at MISCAST!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2018

Below, watch as stars of SpongeBob Squarepants, Ethan Slater, Gavin Lee and Wesley Taylor join forces to sing a little song from Company- 'You Could Drive a Person Crazy.'

TV: What's RELEVANCE All About? Jayne Houdyshell & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2018

MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) will soon present the third show of its 2017-18 season: the World Premiere of Relevance, written by J. Lee ('How to Get Away With Murder,' 'Looking') with direction by Tony Award nominee Liesl Tommy (Eclipsed).

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Talks A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, ROSEANNE Reunion
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2017

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Laurie Metcalf chatted about the highly-anticipated ROSEANNE reunion, promising the full original cast's return. Later, the actress discusses her Tony-nominated turn in Broadway's A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hnath Chat A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 on CBS Sunday Morning
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2017

A Doll's House Part 2 has been a surprise hit on Broadway, playwright Lucas Hnath having shocked the industry by daring to write a sequel to the renowned Ibsen hit. Hnath and Tony nominated star Laurie Metcalf sat down with CBS Sunday Morning to talk about the show, check out the video below!

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Warms Up for Broadway with Tongue Twister Competition on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2017

On last night's LATE SHOW, Broadway star and Tony nominee Laurie Metcalf got a vocal warmup ahead of her performance in A DOLL'S HOUSE: PART 2 with a tongue twister competition.

TV: Off-Broadway Shines Bright at the Lucille Lortel Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2017

The 2017 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out last night to recipients in 19 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. The Lortel Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball Center hosted by actor and comedian Taran Killam. This year's event was once again a benefit for The Actors Fund. Click here for a full list of winners.

BWW Tonys Special: Hangin' with the Humans of THE HUMANS- Tony Nominees Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 6, 2016

Jayne Houdyshell and Reed Birney play husband and wife onstage- Erik and Deirdre Blake in Stephen Karam's The Humans. The play, which originated at the Roundabout Theatre Company last year, earned six Tony nominations, including nods for the duo (Best Performance by an Actor/Actress in a Featured Role in a Play). Before the big day, they checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they're holding up!

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