Photo Flash: Opening Night of NY Festival of Song's 'Great American Songwriting Teams'

Theater and cabaret stars Jason Graae, Sylvia McNair and Mary Testa joined New York Festival Of Song's Artistic Director and pianist/host Steven Blier for a delightful and moving celebration of songs by legendary composer collaborators in Great American Songwriting Teams, November 17 and 19 at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center. (more...)

Photo Coverage: NY Pops Celebrate Johnny Mercer - In Rehearsal

Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's tremendous musical accomplishments were celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert on November 20 at Carnegie Hall. Joining the New York Pops were Tony Award nominee Ann Hampton Callaway, James T. Lane, N'Kenge, and the Camp Broadway Kids. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Allison Janney Celebrates Her 50th Birthday 'Las Vegas Style'

Stage and screen favorite Allison Janney celebrated her 50th birthday at TAO Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada on November 19, 2009. (more...)

Photo Coverage: RAGTIME's Return: Opening Night - The Gypsy Robe Ceremony!

The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. Recent Gypsy Robe honoree, FINIAN'S RAINBOW's Lisa Gajda passed the special Broadway garment on to Michael X. Martin backstage at the Neil Simon before the opening night performance and we were there too! (more...)

Photo Coverage: 'TWILIGHT: New Moon' Stars Nikki Reed and Kellan Lutz Visit Toys R Us

'New Moon' stars Kellan Lutz and Nikki Reed attended the 'New Moon' Promotional signing at Toys R Us, in New York City , NY on November 19, 2009. (more...)

Photo Coverage: New York Pops Celebrate Johnny Mercer

Legendary composer and lyricist Johnny Mercer's tremendous musical accomplishments were celebrated by the New York Pops, along with some very special guests, in a concert on November 20 at Carnegie Hall. Joining the New York Pops were Tony Award nominee Anne Hampton Callaway, James T. Lane, N'Kenge, and the Camp Broadway Kids. (more...)

Photo Flash: PHANTOM, JERSEY BOYS & More Participate in McHappy Day 2009

On Friday, November 20, Aubrey O'Day and Josh Strickland of PEEPSHOW, and cast members from Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and JERSEY BOYS became honorary crew members at local McDonald's restaurants in celebration of Ronald McDonald House Charities McHappy Day 2009. (more...)

Photo Flash: The Active Theater Company's TWO ROOMS

The Active Theater Company proudly presents TWO ROOMS, by Lee Blessing, the company's first show for their 2009-1010 season. Directed by Glory Sims Bowen, the show will play a limited-run December 3-13 at The Workshop Theater Company (312 W. 36th Street, between 8th/9th Avenues). (more...)

Photo Flash: Melinda Doolittle Debuts at FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, will continue its star-studded Fall 2009 season with the New York debut MELINDA DOOLITTLE in her first-ever nightclub engagement from November 17 - 21. The "American Idol" finalist will perform an intimate evening of jazz standards, pop hits and Broadway classics, in addition to selections from her CD, Coming Back To You. All shows are at the Regency Hotel. (more...)

Photo Flash: Trustus & Front End Audio Presents RENT

Trustus & Front End Audio & AT&T, THE REAL YELLOW PAGES and THE TALKING PHONE BOOK, Present The Trustus 25th Anniversary Season Rent, Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Musical Arrangements Original Concept/Additional Lyrics, Steve Skinner Billy Aronson, Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements Dramaturg Tim Weil Lynn Thomson (more...)

Photo Flash: Alley Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Houston's seasonal favorite that the Houston Press described as having "Spectacular London sets ...the inimitable Dickens' tale - spiced with the usual fog and an unusual twist on the ghosts past, present and future." (more...)

Photo Flash: THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER Opening Night

The Christmas Schooner brings holiday cheer to Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, from November 12 through December 20. The press opening will be on November 19. The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of a brave Michigan shipping captain who sails Christmas trees across Lake Michigan to the German immigrants in Chicago. The Christmas Schooner is a powerful, moving story with an exquisite score. Chuck Gessert will direct. (more...)

Photo Flash: Actor's Playhouse's ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

In case the dismal economy has made you say, "no, no, no," to the "ho, ho, ho" this year, Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is providing a restoring boost of belief in holiday miracles with the heartwarming new musical, Another Night Before Christmas. (more...)

Photo Flash: Teatro Luna's LUNATIC(A)S, 11/14-12/20

Chicago’s All Latina Theatre Company has never shied away from difficult topics or taboo issues, and their new take on everyday lunacy is no exception. In the Ensemble's trademark and irreverent style, the ladies of Teatro Luna prepare to really “show you crazy” by returning to Lunatic(a)s for a full remount—kicked Luna-style and crazier than ever—with the addition of new stories and musical numbers. Lunatic(a)s plays November 14 – December 20, 2009 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, PART 1: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD Opens

THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, PART 1: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD, the first part of the world premiere three part theatrical event by the Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright Horton Foote, opened last night at Signature Theatre Company at the Peter Norton Space, 555 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there! (more...)

Photo Flash: ROPE Begins Rehearsals At The Almeida Theatre

Roger Michell will direct Patrick Hamilton's classic thriller Rope running from 10 December 2009 - 6 February 2010, with press night on 16 December. (more...)

Photo Flash: KC Rep's A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL!

Ticket sales continue to soar for Kansas City Rep's world premiere of A Christmas Story, The Musical!, which begins previews today. (more...)

Photo Coverage: LCT's 'IN THE NEXT ROOM' Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, opened last night, Thursday, November 19th at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45 Street). The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine,Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams. (more...)

Photo Coverage: 'The Felicia Finley Project' Rocks Joe's Pub

Felicia Finley (The Wedding Singer, Aida, Catch Me If You Can) made her first New York City appearance with her band at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette Street, on Monday November 16th and BroadwayWorld.com's ace photographer Peter James Zielinski was there to capture some truly amazing shots of the roof raising evening! (more...)

Photo Flash: New Images from Adam Lambert's Debut CD Revealed!

Adam Lambert debut recording 'For Your Entertainment' will be released on November 23rd. His official website has revealed two new photos that you will find in Lambert's 'For Your Entertainment' CD when it arrives in stores next week and you can get a sneak peek of them right here! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Behind the Scenes at 'The Battery's Down' Final Episode Shoot!

The much-loved, musical web series "The Battery's Down" has announced its series finale to close out the second, and last, season. Episode 16 will premiere on December 1st, 2009 and close out the program with a bang! (more...)

Photo Flash: The GLEE Cast CD Signing at LA's The Grove

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Columbia Records and Twentieth Century Fox Television released "Glee: The Music, Volume 1," the first in a series of soundtracks that feature some of the music heard in the first season of the critically acclaimed series on FOX. "Glee: The Music, Volume 1" features spectacular renditions of several chart-topping hits, including Queen's "Somebody to Love" and Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline." (more...)

Photo Coverage: Bernadette Peters Opens Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium

Lincoln Center's new civic space and urban arts facility, the David Rubenstein Atrium, officially opened today, Thursday, November 19. In celebration of this much anticipated opening, the organization hosted an all day community event with the help of Broadway legend Bernadette Peters that featured free music and dance performances, leading up to the inaugural Target Free Thursday performance, Sexteto Roderiguez and the Cuban-Jewish All Stars at 8:30pm. Broadwayworld was on hand to capture the experience for you! (more...)

Photo Flash: Ben Crawford is SHREK THE MUSICAL's 'Big, Bright & Beautiful' New Leading 'Ogre'

Beginning November 10th, Ben Crawford has been performing the title role of ‘Shrek'. Crawford replaces Tony Award® nominee Brian d'Arcy James, who departed after the performance on Sunday, November 8th to appear in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Time Stands Still. (more...)

Photo Flash: Williamstown Theatre Festival Honors 2009 Gala

The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Nicholas Martin Artistic Director) honored Emmy Award-winning writer/producer and WTF Board member Tom Fontana at its 2009 Gala. The annual gala took place on Monday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City. (more...)