MTC's THE ROYAL FAMILY Takes Final Bow, 12/13by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2009Manhattan Theatre Club's hit production of The Royal Family, written by theatre legends George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber is currently playing its final week. The twice extended production, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes will play its final performance on Sunday, December 13 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). (more...)
MTC's THE ROYAL FAMILY Takes Final Bow, 12/13by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2009Manhattan Theatre Club's hit production of The Royal Family, written by theatre legends George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber is currently playing its final week. The twice extended production, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes will play its final performance on Sunday, December 13 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). (more...)
THE ROYAL FAMILY Extends Run Thru 12/13by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2009Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced that due to popular demand, the Manhattan Theatre Club production of George S. Kaufman's and Edna Ferber's The Royal Family has been extended an additional two weeks at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. This marks the second extension for the production, which is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mauritius). Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, December 13. (more...)
THE ROYAL FAMILY Gets Second Extensionby BWW News Desk - October 16, 2009Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce that due to popular demand, the Manhattan Theatre Club production of George S. Kaufman's and Edna Ferber's The Royal Family has been extended an additional two weeks at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). This marks the second extension for the production, which is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mauritius). Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, December 13. (more...)
BWW TV: Broadway Beat's Sneak Peek of THE ROYAL FAMILY - Opening Nightby Broadway Beat - October 12, 2009George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber's 'The Royal Family' officially opened on Thursday, October 8th at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are presenting the production for their acclaimed Manhattan Theatre Club. Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld.com were on hand and bring you these highlights from the production and interviews with the cast! (more...)
Photo Coverage: MTC's THE ROYAL FAMILY - Opening Night After Partyby Walter McBride - October 11, 2009George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber's 'The Royal Family' officially opened on Thursday, October 8th at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are presenting the production for their acclaimed Manhattan Theatre Club. (more...)
BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: Ken Fallin Illustrates - THE ROYAL FAMILYby Ken Fallin - October 9, 2009BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: Ana Gasteyer, John Glover, Jan Maxwell, Rosemary Harris, and Reg Rogers in The Royal Family. (more...)
Photo Coverage: THE ROYAL FAMILY - Opening Night Arrivalsby Walter McBride - October 9, 2009George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber's 'The Royal Family' officially opened on Thursday, October 8th at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are presenting the production for their acclaimed Manhattan Theatre Club. (more...)
Tony Roberts Returns to The Royal Family Tonightby BWW News Desk - October 8, 2009Tony Roberts, aged 69, 'took ill' on stage during this past Sunday's matinee of The Royal Family, resulting in the curtain coming down and the cancellation of the rest of the performance. An ambulance was called and Roberts has brought to the hospital, with no further word on his condition at the time. The actor was taken to St. Luke's-Roosevelt the last update was that Roberts was in stable condition. (more...)
Greenspan, Collins, Pine and More Join Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ROYAL FAMILY, Previews 9/15, Opening 10/8by BWW News Desk - October 8, 2009Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce additional casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway production of The Royal Family by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber featuring direction by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Mauritius, Doubt). (more...)
Nicole Roberts Comments on Her Father's Condition to The NY Times: 'He Experienced A Minor Seizure'by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2009Tony Roberts, aged 69, 'took ill' on stage during this past Sunday's matinee of The Royal Family, resulting in the curtain coming down and the cancellation of the rest of the performance. An ambulance was called and Roberts has brought to the hospital, with no further word on his condition at the time. The actor was taken to St. Luke's-Roosevelt the last update was that Roberts was in stable condition. (more...)
UPDATED: Tony Roberts Takes Ill During ROYAL FAMILY Matinee; Understudy to Step In Tonightby BWW News Desk - October 4, 2009BroadwayWorld.com has just received the sad word that Tony Roberts 'took ill' on stage during today's matinee of The Royal Family, resulting in the curtain coming down and the cancellation of the rest of the performance. An ambulance was called and Roberts has brought to the hospital, with no further word on his condition at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roberts, his family and to the production.
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THE ROYAL FAMILY, Now In Previews, Extends Run Thru 11/29by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2009Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are delighted to announce, due to popular demand, the Manhattan Theatre Club production of George S. Kaufman's and Edna Ferber's The Royal Family has been extended. Tickets for the production, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mauritius), are now on sale through Sunday, November 29. (more...)
Photo Flash: THE ROYAL FAMILY Takes Over 10/8by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2009The new Broadway production of The Royal Family began previews Tuesday, September 15 and is set to open Thursday, October 8 at MTC?s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). (more...)
Greenspan, Collins, Pine and More Join Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ROYAL FAMILY, Previews 9/15, Opening 10/8by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2009Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce additional casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway production of The Royal Family by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber featuring direction by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Mauritius, Doubt). (more...)
Tickets On Sale 8/14 For MTC's THE ROYAL FAMILY Starring Gasteyer, Harris, Roberts & Moreby BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce additional casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway production of The Royal Family by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber featuring direction by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Mauritius, Doubt). (more...)
Greenspan, Collins, Pine and More Join Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ROYAL FAMILY, Previews 9/15, Opening 10/8by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce additional casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway production of The Royal Family by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber featuring direction by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Mauritius, Doubt). (more...)