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Photo Coverage: Karen Ziemba, Jeffry Denman & More Sing Jerome Kern at 92Y

The greatest songwriters revered him. And his songs-from 'All the Things You Are' to 'The Way You Look Tonight'-remain a vital part of our cultural conversation. It is no accident that Jerome Kern is also known as 'The Dean.' Author and Lyrics & Lyricists series artistic director Deborah Grace Winer takes the helm as artistic director/writer/host for The Song is You: Jerome Kern Coast to Coast, which continues tonight, on May 6. Winer is joined by vocalists Karrin Allyson, Debby Boone, Jeffry Denman, bassist Jay Leonhart, Howard McGillin, Paula West and Karen Ziemba, with special guest Barbara Carroll. Check out photos from the cencert below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at THE PAJAMA GAME at Chichester Festival

Distinguished director Richard Eyre returns to Chichester to open Festival 2013 with THE PAJAMA GAME. The production is at the Minerva Theatre, now through 8 June. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of The Old Globe's BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW - Christine Estabrook, Zoe Winters and More!

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of Bekah Brunstetter's quirky and tender comedy Be a Good Little Widow. Directed by Hal Brooks, Be a Good Little Widow will run May 11 - June 9, 2013 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run May 11 - May 15. Opening night is Thursday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. Meet the cast in the photos below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - MEMPHIS Heads to Adrienne Arsht Center

MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical opens in the Ziff Ballet Opera House of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on May 7 for a limited engagement as part of the Broadway in Miami 2012-2013 subscription season presented by Bank of America. Scroll below for a sneak peek at the touring cast in action! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Matthew Ragas, Laura Giknis and More in Riverside's GREASE

Riverside Theatre's production of Grease is currently playing through April 30, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production shots below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: GREASE Opens at Cabrillo Music Theatre

Cabrillo Music Theatre welcomes a new gang in the theatre's premiere of the classic rock 'n' roll musical, GREASE. Guided by Director Barry Pearl ('Doody' in the film version of 'Grease') and Choreographer Kelly Ward ('Putzie' in the movie) and Musical Director David O, GREASE provides a showcase for 16 talented young people in this classic rock n' roll musical. GREASE opened on Friday, April 12th, 2013, and plays until Sunday, April 21st, at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. BroadwayWorld was there for last night's opening and brings you photos below! (more...)

Photo Blast From The Past: Betty Garrett

Today, we're featuring Betty Garrett circa 1981. Garrett made her Broadway debut in 1942 in the revue Of V We Sing, which closed after 76 performances but led to her being cast in the Harold Rome revue Let Freedom Sing later that year. It closed after only eight performances, but producer Mike Todd saw it and signed her to understudy Ethel Merman and play a small role in the 1943 Cole Porter musical Something for the Boys. Merman became ill during the run, allowing Garrett to play the lead for a week. Later, she became known for the roles she played in two prominent 1970s sitcoms: Archie Bunker's liberal neighbor Irene Lorenzo in All in the Family and landlady Edna Babish in Laverne & Shirley. In later years, Garrett appeared in television series such as Grey's Anatomy, Boston Public and Becker as well as in several Broadway plays and revivals. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Kritzerland Salutes Comden and Green: It's a Perfect Relationship

On Sunday April 7 Kritzerland presented its monthly tribute to great composers, this time around in honor ofthe incomparable lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green, entitled Just in Time: The Songs of Betty Comden and Adolph Green. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Berry Gordy and More Celebrate Family Night at MOTOWN on Broadway

MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL began performances on March 11 and will open on Broadway on April 14, 2013 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL features a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. The show celebrated 'Family Night' last night, and BroadwayWorld brings you pictures from the festivities! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Eva Kantor's THE WAY I AM Plays the Laurie Beechman

Eva Kantor, 2012 MetroStar Finalist, brings her first solo show 'The Way I Am' to The Laurie Beechman Theatre, now through April 21, 2013, directed by Eric Michael Gillett, with musical direction by Don Rebi and produced by Cookie Stark. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from her performance below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Betty White and More at RAISE ME UP's Opening at Santa Monica Playhouse

The Santa Monica Playhouse presents the World Premiere of local playwright Lisa Phillips Visca's Raise Me Up. Raise Me Up is a true story set in post war America in the 1950's, about a 'moonstruck' couple's forbidden love, the hilarity and drama from their deeply passionate Italian-Greek families, and how they spent their last day on Earth together. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos from opening night, including celebrity attendee Betty White and more! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at La MaMa's MR. IRRESISTIBLE, Opening Tonight

Writer/director D'Arcy Drollinger (Scalpel!. Project Lohan) returns to La MaMA e.t.c., along side composer Christopher Winslow, with their brand new sci-fi musical comedy thriller, Mr. Irresistible, tonight, March 28 - April 7, 2013. La MaMa E.T.C., First Floor Theatre 74 East 4th Street (btw Bowery & 2nd Ave.) New York, New York. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - DeGeneres Films ELLEN Episodes from Sydney, Australia!

Ellen DeGeneres is currently filming from a Sydney Harbour stage in Australia for upcoming episodes of her award-winning talk show ELLEN. Russell Crowe will be among the guests who will appear on the special shows along with her Ellen's mom, Betty DeGeneres and wife, actress Portia de Rossi. Get a first look below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Opening Night at Ahmanson's END OF THE RAINBOW, Starring Tracie Bennett

Tracie Bennett stars in END OF THE RAINBOW by Peter Quilter, directed by Terry Johnson at CTG's Ahmanson Theatre in LA. The show just opened last night, March 20, also featuring Michael Cumpsty, Erik Heger and Miles Anderson. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE AMANDA MCBROOM Project at the Laurie Beechman

The Amanda McBroom Project: 1 Great Songwriter, 4 Magical Nights, 30 Incredible Women! played the Laurie Beechman Theatre on March 8, 9 and 15, and continues tonight, March 16 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld was there for the concert and brings you photos below! (more...)

Photo Flash: CARRIE Reunion! Dean Pitchford and Linzi Hateley Visit Betty Buckley at DEAR WORLD

Betty Buckley, currently appearing in London's DEAR WORLD, reunited with some special guests recently: her CARRIE co-star Linzi Hateley and lyricist Dean Pitchford. The actress shared the reunion on Instagram, writing: 'Dean Pitchford, Linzi Hateley & me last night at dinner after 'Dear World.' (more...)

Photo Flash: Christine Pedi Visits BOYLESQUE!

Kittin Withawhip (So You Think You Can Drag, The Ultimate Drag Off, Last Comic Standing) hosted the opening night of Boylesque!, a new all-male burlesque revue at the new Lucky Cheng's Drag Cabaret in Times Square. Christine Pedi (Newsical) headlined the opening night line-up, joined by Reyscandalo De La Verga (Broadway After Dark, RENT), Jake Haynie (Broadway After Dark, SMASH), Darrel T. Joe (Damn Yankees, National Tour), Michael McArthur (A Chorus Line at Paper Mill Playhouse, Newsies at Paper Mill Playhouse, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, SMASH), and Matt Anctil (La Cage Aux Folles, Broadway Beauty Pageant). Boylesque! is set to play Wednesdays at 11:00pm. Lucky Cheng's is located at 240 West 52nd Street. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Tina Benko in JACKIE

Previews began Sunday (February 24) for Tina Benko starring in Jackie, the North American premiere of the play by Nobel Prize winning Austrian Elfriede Jelinek, best known in the United States for her novel The Piano Teacher and the 2001 film based on it. Directed by Tea Alagic from the English translation by Gitta Honegger, Jackie opens Tuesday, March 5, at 7:30pm at Women's Project Theater's new home, New York City Center Stage II, 131 West 55th Street. Check out photos of Benko in action below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Peggy Baker Dance Projects' STEREOPHONIC in Toronto

Stereophonic is a mixed bill of five multi-dimensional contemporary dance works choreographed by legendary dance artist Peggy Baker, including three world premieres, and re-interpretations by members of her ensemble of two of her landmark solos. This stunning evening features acclaimed pianist John Kameel Farah and a company of exquisite dancers. Scroll below for a first look at the pieces! (more...)

Photo Flash: Phamaly Theatre's THE FOREIGNER Moves to Arvada Center Tonight

'The Foreigner' moves to the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities for three performances - tonight, February 22 and Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production in the photos below! (more...)