The Addams Family

Stephanie Kurtzuba, Melissa van der Schyff and More Set for 7 1/2 ACT(S) OF TRUE LOVE Reading, 6/3

7½ Wondrous Act(s) of True Love is the new high-concept comedy by Kleban Prize-winning writer JEREMY DESMON about the epic lengths we go to for love. On Monday, June 3rd at 7PM, an industry reading will be held at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Ave., 12th Floor), helmed by Rated P-director JEREMY DOBRISH. (more...)

Olympia Entertainment and Autism Speaks Announce Autism-Friendly Performance of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, 6/14

Autism Speaks and Olympia Entertainment Inc. are excited to announce the expansion of their Michigan is Listening partnership by hosting the first ever autism-friendly performance of The Addams Family at the Fox Theatre on Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m.; with accommodations to make the theater experience more enjoyable for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other sensory difficulties. (more...)

FREEZE FRAME: Morgan James, Bruce Vilanch, Judy Kuhn & Nikki M. James Preview 54 Below Shows!

Earlier today, Broadway actor/singer and Epic Records recording artist Morgan James (Motown: The Musical, Godspell, The Addams Family, her recent debut CD release 'Morgan James Live, a celebration of Nina Simone"), Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn (Passion, Les Miserables, Chess, Rags, Sunset Boulevard, the upcoming album "All This Happiness"), six-time Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch (TV's "Hollywood Squares," Broadway's Hairspray) previewed their upcoming 54 Below shows. Check out a photo preview from the festivities below! (more...)

THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME Benefit Raises Over $66K for BC/EFA

A sold-out benefit performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME on May 20, 2013, raised a remarkable $66,025 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Sero Project. The re-imagined work was transformed from a one-man show into one featuring an all-star ensemble cast. (more...)

Photo Flash: Nick Adams, Ben Fankhauser & More Kick Off Broadway Dreams Foundation's Summer Season

The Broadway Dreams Foundation will kick off its 2013 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour, titled 'Circle of Dreams,' at RISPA in Atlanta, GA on June 3, 2013 followed by week-long intensives in Charlotte, NC at Mathews Playhouse; UCLA in Los Angeles, CA; Omaha Performing Arts in Omaha, NE; KimMel Center for Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA and Hartford Stage in Hartford, CT. The organization just celebrated the start of the season and the three new educational initiatives at a reception on May 20 at the Room Mate Grace Hotel in NYC. Check out photos from the special event below! (more...)

BWW TV: Watch Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin Sing 'Time Stops' in BIG FISH!

BIG FISH had its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in a limited 5-week engagement that ran through May 5, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you a special clip of Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin singing 'Time Stops' from the Broadway-bound show below! (more...)

Up on the Marquee: FIRST DATE

Tony Award-winning producer Junkyard Dog Productions (Memphis) has just announced that leading man Zachary Levi, star of TV's 'Chuck,' Disney's feature film Tangled and the upcoming Thor: The Dark World, will make his Broadway debut starring opposite Broadway and television ingenue Krysta Rodriguez ('Smash,' The Addams Family) in First Date, Broadway's new romantic musical comedy. With a book by Austin Winsberg ('Gossip Girl'), music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (Secondhand Lions, Twice Charmed) and musical staging by Josh Rhodes (Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella) First Date is directed by Bill Berry (Producing Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre). Featuring Sara Chase ('Arrested Development,' The Toxic Avenger), Kristoffer Cusick (Wicked, Rent), Blake Hammond (Sister Act, Billy Elliot) and Kate Loprest ('Boardwalk Empire,' Hairspray), the cast of First Date also includes Vicki Noon (Wicked, Mamma Mia!). First Date begins performances Tuesday, July 9, 2013, and opens Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Additional casting to be announced shortly. The marquee just went up at the Longacre theatre and you can check it out below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME Benefit!

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presented a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME last night at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos below! (more...)

Judy Blazer and More Set for LEND ME A TENOR, Kicking Off Bay Street Theatre's 2013 Season, 5/28

Bay Street Theatre begins the 2013 Mainstage Season with Lend Me a Tenor (May 28 - June 23). This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy, under the direction of Don Stephenson, includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek as its hilarious cast. (more...)

BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to Sydney in August

The Hon. George Souris, Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts announced that Blue Man Group, the international entertainment phenomenon, will play an Australian premiere season at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney, from August 2013. (more...)

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 5/13

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of May 13! (more...)

BWW Interviews: JD Triolo of Bucks County Playhouse's MAME

MAME, starring Andrea McArdle as Mame and Lea DeLaria as Vera Charles, will begin May 23, 2013 at Bucks County Playhouse. We had a chance to sit down with JD Triolo who plays young Patrick in the show. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Rory O'Malley and David Drake Talk THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME at 8 pm on Monday, May 20 at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC). Hear what cast member Rory O'Malley and writer David Drake had to say about the show below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Jillian Mueller Teaches FLASHDANCE on KTLA-TV Tonight

Tonight during KTLA-TV 6 p.m. news broadcast, Jillian Barberie, host of the new Hollywood Mix, visits with Jillian Mueller 'Alex' of Flashdance - The Musical. They go over the iconic splash-segment. Check out sneak peek photos from the taping below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: THE ADDAMS FAMILY National Tour

The kooky Addams Family have taken over the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, and we've got a review for you! *snap* *snap* (more...)

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, WEST SIDE STORY and More Set for 2013-2014 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Season

Theater League has announced the 2013-2014 Thousand Oaks Broadway Series Live! at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. It is a season of spectacular National Tours featuring new shows fresh from Broadway and classic Broadway favorites. This noteworthy season full of sensational music kicks off with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, a sparkling new production based on a legendary recording session; THEADDAMS FAMILY, a brand-new Broadway hit inspired by the classic television series; MAMMA MIA!, showcasing the magic of ABBA, with timeless songs and enchanting love; and WEST SIDE STORY, the revival of a classic musical filled with iconic dance numbers and unforgettable songs. (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME Cast Meets the Press!

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME at 8 pm on Monday, May 20 at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC). The cast met the yesterday and you can check out full photo coverage below! (more...)

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a one-night, 20th anniversary performance of the landmark show THE NIGHT Larry Kramer KISSED ME at 8 pm on Monday, May 20 at the Gerard W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street, NYC). The cast met the press earlier today and you can check out a preview below. Check back later for full coverage! (more...)

Joey Contreras Named Broadway Dreams Foundation's Artist in Residence; New Initiatives Announced

The Broadway Dreams Foundation announced their dedication to three educational initiatives that align with their mission and will offer BDF students exciting performance opportunities while also supporting emerging artists and creative projects. The three initiatives include a sophomore album by musical theater songwriter Joey Contreras, the development of a new musical, and a showcase featuring BDF students from across the country at NYC's New World Stages. (more...)

Angie Schworer, Sara Gettelfinger and Rick Pessagno to Lead Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO, 6/13-23

A dazzling new production of the long-running Broadway revival CHICAGO directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Gerry McIntyre opens Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 45th anniversary season June 13-23. Starring Broadway's Angie Schworer as Roxie Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Velma Kelly, and Rick Pessagno as Billy Flynn, CHICAGO gets Reagle's spectacular summer season off to a bang with all-new staging and exciting choreography in the style of Bob Fosse. (more...)

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