The Columnist

BWW Flashback: THE COLUMNIST Plays Final Show on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, plays its final show today, July 8 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production will have played 86 regular performances and 23 previews upon its closing. Have a look below to revist the production in photos and video! (more...)

MTC Extends THE COLUMNIST Through July 8

Manhattan Theatre Club announces the third and final extension for the world premiere of The Columnist, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. The acclaimed engagement extends at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) through Sunday, July 8, with a special holiday performance schedule (please see listings information below for exact performance schedule). (more...)

STAGE TUBE: John Lithgow Talks THE COLUMNIST and More With Jimmy Fallon!

John Lithgow, who is nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Manhattan Theatre Club's The Columnist, was a guest on Monday's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' View the episode below! (more...)

THE COLUMNIST's John Lithgow to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON Tonight

John Lithgow, who is nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Manhattan Theatre Club's The Columnist, will be a guest on tonight's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" which airs late night at 12:35 AM on NBC. (more...)

MTC Extends THE COLUMNIST Through July 1

Manhattan Theatre Club just announced that the world premiere production of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan has extended again due to popular demand. Tickets for The Columnist are now on sale through Sunday, July 1 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). (more...)

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of THE COLUMNIST with John Lithgow & More!

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan currently opened last night, April 25, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production, which recently announced an extension, is scheduled to run though June 24, 2012. BroadwayWorld was inside the after party and takes you onto the red carpet with all of the stars below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: John Lithgow Talks THE COLUMNIST on THIS MORNING!

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan currently opened last night, April 25, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Leading man John Lithgow just visited 'CBS THis Morning' where he chatted about playing Alsop, as well as his previous career dreams, and more! Check out the full interview below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE COLUMNIST Opens on Broadway - John Lithgow & More!

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan currently opened last night, April 25, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production, which recently announced an extension, is scheduled to run though June 24, 2012. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the opening night pre-show and post-show red carpets below! (more...)

Review Roundup: THE COLUMNIST Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan opened tonight, April 25th on Broadway...Let's see what the critics had to say! (more...)

THE COLUMNIST Extends Through June 24

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan currently in previews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street), has extended due to popular demand. The production will open on Wednesday, April 25 and tickets are now on sale through Sunday, June 24. (more...)

BWW TV: First Look at THE COLUMNIST on Broadway - John Lithgow & More!

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist, by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan began previews on April 4 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited engagement of The Columnist will open Wednesday, April 25 starring Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin, four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines, Tony Award nominee Stephen Kunken,Marc Bonan (Broadway debut), Grace Gummer ('Smash,' Arcadia), and Brian J. Smith (MTC's Come Back, Little Sheba; 'Stargate Universe'). Check out the complete production highlights below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at THE COLUMNIST- Production Shots!

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist, by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan began previews on April 4 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The limited engagement of The Columnist will open Wednesday, April 25 starring Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin, four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines, Tony Award nominee Stephen Kunken,Marc Bonan (Broadway debut), Grace Gummer ('Smash,' Arcadia), and Brian J. Smith (MTC's Come Back, Little Sheba; 'Stargate Universe'). BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below! (more...)

THE COLUMNIST Begins Performances Tonight

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of The Columnist, by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan begins previews tonight, April 4 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). (more...)

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of MTC's THE COLUMNIST!

The limited engagement of Manhattan Theatre Club's The Columnist begins performances on Wednesday, April 4 and opens Wednesday, April 25 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of THE COLUMNIST - John Lithgow & More!

The limited engagement of Manhattan Theatre Club's The Columnist begins performances on Wednesday, April 4 and opens Wednesday, April 25 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Yesterday, March 14, the company met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the photo op. Stay tuned for video coverage coming shortly! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Inside THE COLUMNIST Photo Shoot with John Lithgow

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the limited engagement of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn beginning Wednesday, April 4 and opening Wednesday, April 25 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at John Lithgow in THE COLUMNIST!

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the limited engagement of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn beginning Wednesday, April 4 and opening Wednesday, April 25 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out John Lithgow in The Columnist below! (more...)

Stephen Kunken, Grace Gummer & More Complete Casting for MTC's THE COLUMNIST

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced additional casting for the upcoming world premiere of The Columnist, by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. (more...)

Boyd Gaines & Magaret Colin Join John Lithgow in MTC's THE COLUMNIST this Spring

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that two time Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl," MTC's Defiance) and four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines (Gypsy, Contact) will join Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow in the cast of the world premiere of The Columnist by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. (more...)

John Lithgow Returns to Broadway in THE COLUMNIST for MTC Apr. 25, 2012; Daniel Sullivan Directs

Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove have announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow returns to Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of The Columnist by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this new play, Lithgow plays noted newspaper columnist Joseph Alsop. This limited engagement will begin previews on Tuesday, April 3 and open Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (more...)