Don't Forget! Tune In Tomorrow for the Tony Nominations -LIVE at 8:30am on BroadwayWorld!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2018
The 72nd Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced tomorrow, May 1, from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The Tony Nominations can be viewed LIVE (8:30am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld. Plus, be sure to stay tuned throughout the rest of the day for reactions from the nominees and more!
When and Where to Watch the Tony Nominations - Tune In LIVE at 8:30am on BroadwayWorld!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2018
The big day is here! The 72nd Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced today, May 1, from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The Tony Nominations can be viewed LIVE (8:30am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld. Plus, be sure to stay tuned throughout the rest of the day for reactions from the nominees and more!
La Jolla Playhouse Names Mike Lew & Rehana Lew Mirza 2018 Artists-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018
La Jolla Playhouse announces that married playwrights Mike Lew and Rehana Lew Mirza have been named the Playhouse's newest Artists-in-Residence beginning in April, 2018. During their residency, they plan to continue work on their Playhouse-commissioned trilogy: The Colonialism Project, as well as a new musical, Bhangin' It.
Outer Critics Circle Award Nominees Announced; SPONGEBOB, HARRY POTTER, and MY FAIR LADY Lead Nominations!
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2018
Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced today (April 24, 2018) its nominees for the 2017-18 season. Broadway's "Come From Away" starJenn Colella along with "The Band's Visit" sensation Katrina Lenk presided over the (11AM) announcement ceremony in the Oak Room at New York's renowned Algonquin Hotel (59 W 44th Street).
La Jolla Playhouse Appoints Debby Buchholz Managing Director
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018
The Board of Trustees of La Jolla Playhouse announced today the appointment of Debby Buchholz as the Playhouse's new Managing Director. Buchholz has served as the Playhouse's General Manager since 2002 and will begin her duties in this new role on May 1.
Tony Awards Decide Eligibility for FROZEN, ANGELS IN AMERICA, 1984, THREE TALL WOMEN & More
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2018
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 12 for the third time this season to decide the eligibility of Broadway productions for the American Theatre Wing's 2018 Tony Awards®, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The Committee will meet regularly throughout the 2017-2018 Broadway season to make eligibility determinations.
Julia Murney, Brittain Ashford And Rema Webb To Appear In Broadway Jazz Session
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2018
Julia Murney (Wicked, The Wild Party), Brittain Ashford (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) and Rema Webb (Escape to Margaritaville, The Color Purple) will be the featured vocalists in the April 22nd installment of 'Russ Kaplan's Broadway Jazz Session,' the popular series which presents In Transit composer Kaplan's innovative jazz interpretations of current Broadway favorites.
Hailey Kilgore, Ari'el Stachel and More Head to 54 Below to Celebrate Their Broadway Debuts
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Another Opening, Another Debut! Broadway Debuts of the 2017-2018 Season on May 7th, 2018, at 9:30pm. Every year new faces join the Broadway community. Whether it took them 8 auditions or were picked out from a national casting call, getting that magical phone call is something they will never forget.
Cast And Creative Team Announces World Premiere Of THE WANDERERS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2018
Esther and Schmuli are shy young Orthodox Jews embarking on an arranged marriage, despite barely knowing each other. Abe and Julia are high-profile celebrities embarking on a dangerously flirtatious correspondence, despite being married to other people. On the surface, the lives of these two couples couldn't be more different. But Anna Ziegler's funny, insightful, and mysterious new drama explores the hidden connections between seemingly disparate people, drawing audiences into an intriguing puzzle and a deeply sympathetic look at modern love.
Brief 3/20: ROCKTOPIA Begins Previews and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2018
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Rocktopia begins previews on Broadway tonight and Miss You Like Hell, starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, begins previews at The Public Theater!
Brief 3/15: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Opens and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2018
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Escape to Margaritaville opens tonight, get a first look at photos from the production, plus watch a performance of 'Make it Rain' by Shoshana Bean at her album release concert!
Pioneer Theatre Company Announces 2018-2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 13, 2018
An award-winning season including five Tony Award winners with over 100 nominations among them; a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album and the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Salt Lake City -- Pioneer Theatre Company's 2018-2019 season will open with the Regional Premiere of Oslo by J. T. Rogers, winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play and the 2017 Obie Award for Best New American Theatre Work.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Projects for 2018 DNA New Work Series
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2018
La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to bring back for a sixth year its acclaimed new play development initiative, the DNA New Work Series, a weekend of readings of new works, taking place March 22 - 25, 2018 in the Playhouse's Rao and Padma Makeneni Play Development Center. Tickets for the DNA New Work Series are free but reservations are required by calling (858) 550-1010 or visiting LaJollaPlayhouse.org.