NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Closes on Broadway Today; National Tour to Launch in 2014-15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2013
The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance today, June 15, 2013 after 27 previews and 478 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 29, 2012 and opened on Apr 24, 2012. A national tour will be launched in the 2014-2015 season.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Begins Final Two Weeks on Broadway; Closes June 15
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2013
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy starring two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, is now in its final two weeks of performances on Broadway. The final performance will be Saturday, June 15. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT features music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, and is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).
STAGE TUBE: NICE WORK's Jessie Mueller Sings 'For You' on TODAY
by Stage Tube - May 9, 2013
Tony nominated actress Jessie Mueller, currently starring in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It, appeared on NBC's 'Today' this morning, May 9th in the 10:00 a.m. hour as part of Kathie Lee and Hoda's 'Everyone Has a Story' segment. Mueller sang 'For You', co-written by Lee for 7-year-old AJ Kelm, who is battling a rare form of epilepsy, and his mother. Click below to watch! Mueller's performance begins around the 4-minute mark.
NICE WORK's Jessie Mueller to Appear on NBC's TODAY, 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2013
Tony nominated actress Jessie Mueller, currently starring in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, will appear on NBC's 'Today' tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th in the 10:00 a.m. hour as part of Kathie Lee and Hoda's 'Everyone Has a Story' segment. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) through Saturday, June 15.
Photo Flash: NYC Middle Schoolers Visit NICE WORK
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013
Through the generosity of the producers of Nice Work If You Can Get It, two hundred (200) NYC public middle school students and their teachers were treated to the Tony-Award winning production on Broadway starring Matthew Broderick and Jessie Mueller. Scroll below for a panoramic shot of the students at the theater!
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT to Close on Broadway on June 15; National Tour to Launch in 2014-15
by Nicole Rosky - April 24, 2013
The producers of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance on Saturday, June 15, 2013after 27 previews and 478 regular performances at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 29, 2012 and opened on Apr 24, 2012. A national tour will be launched in the 2014-2015 season.
Photo Flash: New Shots of Jessie Mueller & More in NICE WORK
by Kelsey Denette - April 22, 2013
The hit musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It welcomed Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck to the production on March 29th, in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen. Check out photos of the actors in action below!
Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 11, 2013
The hit musical comedy Nice Work If You Can Get It, which recently welcomed Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck to the production, celebrated one year on Broadway after yesterday's matinee. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photos of the festivities below!
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 30 - Easter Edition with NICE WORK, NEWSIES, MOTOWN and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the casts of Nice Work If You Can Get It, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEWSIES, MOTOWN, KINKY BOOTS, AVENUE Q and more celebrating Easter, plus a slew of Easter-themed pics from the Netherlands, and images from HANDS ON A HARDBODY, PIPPIN, JERSEY BOYS, THE FANTASTICKS, HIT THE WALL, LES MISERABLES, PETER PAN, MATILDA, TOP HAT and lots of regional shows!
Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck Join Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on 3/29
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2013
The producers of the hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have just announced that Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller, John Treacy Egan and Conrad John Schuck will join the production on Friday, March 29th in the roles of Billie Bendix, Chief Berry and Senator Max Evergreen (respectively). Kelli O'Hara, Stanley Wayne Mathis and Terry Beaver played their final performance on Sunday, March 24th.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 23 - Kelli O'Hara's Last SIP with NICE WORK, FLASHDANCE Channels PIPPIN and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Kelli O'Hara's last SIP with NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, Christopher Rice's first intermission pic with THE BOOK OF MORMON, fun with peeps backstage at THE FANTASTICKS, the cast of FLASHDANCE showing off their circus skills, and lots from MATILDA on Broadway and in the UK, plus photos from F#%KING UP EVERYTHING off-Broadway, ANYTHING GOES, PETER PAN, WAR HORSE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more!
Jessie Mueller to Star as 'Billie Bendix' Opposite Matthew Broderick in NICE WORK from April 2
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2013
A production source tells BroadwayWorld.com that The Mystery of Edwin Drood's Jessie Mueller will take over the role of 'Billie Bendix' opposite Matthew Broderick in Nice Work If You Can Get It. She begins performances in the role on April 2, after current star Kelli O'Hara departs on March 31 to join Playwrights Horizons' Far From Heaven. Two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick continues as 'Jimmy Winter' in NICE WORK through June 15.
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Jan 12 - NICE WORK Marks 300th Performance, #SIP Heads to Holland and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT celebrating their 300th performance, Jennie Ford's daughter bringing some cuteness backstage at EVITA, and shots from THE FANTASTICKS, PETER PAN, LES MISERABLES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, Toronto's WIZARD OF OZ and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Plus, the SIP trend has now reached The Netherlands; see photos from productions of ANNIE, SHREK and more in Holland!
Photo Flash: First Look at Blythe Danner in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
by Nicole Rosky - January 9, 2013
Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner has joined the cast of Nice Work If You Can Get It for 12 weeks only, continuing through March 10th. Ms. Danner assumes the role of Millicent Winter, the mother of Matthew Broderick's character Jimmy Winter. The role was originated on Broadway by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons, who played her final performance on Sunday, December 16. Check out photos of Danner in action below!
Brad Oscar to Join Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on 1/8
by Nicole Rosky - January 7, 2013
The producers of the Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT have announced that Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar will perform the role of ‘Cookie McGee' beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, January 8th during Michael McGrath's two month leave of absence. This reunites Mr. Oscar with Matthew Broderick for the first time since they starred together in the original cast of The Producers.
Photo Coverage: Blythe Danner Returns To Broadway in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
by Walter McBride - December 20, 2012
Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner has joined the cast of Nice Work If You Can Get It for 12 weeks only beginning today, December 18th and continuing through March 10th. Ms. Danner assumes the role of Millicent Winter, the mother of Matthew Broderick's character Jimmy Winter. The role was originated on Broadway by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons, who played her final performance on Sunday, December 16. Check out photos of Danner in action below!
Blythe Danner Joins the Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
by Kelsey Denette - December 18, 2012
Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner will join the cast of Nice Work If You Can Get It for 12 weeks only beginning today, December 18th and continuing through March 10th. Ms. Danner will assume the role of Millicent Winter, the mother of Matthew Broderick's character Jimmy Winter. The role was originated on Broadway by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons, who played her final performance on Sunday, December 16.
STAGE TUBE: NICE WORK's Broderick & O'Hara Perform in Macy's Parade!
by Stage Tube - November 22, 2012
America's favorite holiday tradition, the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide today, Thursday, November 22. The festivities will showcase performances from different Broadway companies. Check out Matthew Broderick, Kelli O'Hara and the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT as they perform 'Lady be Good' and 'S Wonderful'!
STAGE TUBE: TODAY's Jenna Wolfe Joins NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT for a Night!
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012
The Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT was recently featured on NBC's "Today" Weekend Edition. News anchor Jenna Wolfe went behind-the-scenes to make her Broadway debut in the show, picking up some pointers along the way from stars Matthew Broderick & Kelli O'Hara. Watch the segment below!
Blythe Danner Joins Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, 12/16
by Nicole Rosky - November 8, 2012
The producers of the Tony Award winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT are pleased to announce that Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner will join the production for 12 weeks only beginning Tuesday, December 18th and continuing through March 10th. Ms. Danner will assume the role of Millicent Winter, the mother of Matthew Broderick's character Jimmy Winter. The role is currently played by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons, who will play her final performance on Sunday, December 16.