Photo Coverage: Andy Mientus , Kate Rockwell, and More in BROADWAY SINGS BEYONCEDecember 4, 2012Last night, some of Broadway's best young talent sang dazzling new arrangements of songs from Beyonce's four hit albums, including a few selections from her previous group, Destiny's Child. The concert marked the third of the "Broadway Sings" series; previously honored were Adele and Michael Jackson. BroadwayWorld was there for the concert and you can check out photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: New York Foundling Families Visit ANNIE!December 3, 2012The Foundling just hosted a pre-performance reception at The Palace Theatre featuring a special performance by students from The Foundling's charter school in the South Bronx, who serenaded ANNIE composer Charles Strouse with their own rendition of "Tomorrow." CNN "Starting Point" Anchor and Foundling volunteer, Soledad O'Brien emceed the event, and you can check out photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Walter McBride and the Cast of NEWSIES Receive AEA Awards!November 29, 2012Earlier this week, NEWSIES, Disney's popular new musical about a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenage "newsies", receiveed Actors' Equity Association's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) Sixth Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. The honor is the only industry accolade of its kind and honors the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.
Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of LET'S KILL GRANDMA THIS CHRISTMASNovember 20, 2012Contagious Laughter LLC. presents the World Premiere of LET'S KILL GRANDMA THIS CHRISTMAS by Brian Gianci, directed by John Dapolito. LET'S KILL GRANDMA THIS CHRISTMAS will begin performances on Sunday, November 25; it will celebrate its opening on Monday, December 3 and will run through January 6, 2013 at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street). Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal below!
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of INNER VOICES!November 19, 2012Premieres Artistic Director Paulette Haupt presents Inner Voices, an evening of three one-act solo musicals including Arlington, Borrowed Dust, and Farhad or The Secret of Being. Opening was last night and BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Meet MATILDA's Four Leading Ladies!November 15, 2012The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced the casting of the title role in the RSC's eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical Matilda the Musical. Each of the four girls will play the role at difference performances: Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro. Each girl will be making her Broadway debut. The four leading ladies met the press earlier today and you can check out photos of the girls below!
Photo Coverage: Tyne Daly, Julie Halston, and More at Primary Stages' Annual GalaNovember 15, 2012Primary Stages last night held their annual Gala on Wednesday at The Edison Ballroom (240 W. 47th Street). The event, which honored Tony Award winner Tyne Daly (Master Class, Rabbit Hole, Gypsy), and producers and Primary Stages Board members Jamie deRoy and Ted Snowdon, featured performances by Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat (Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair), actor/director/producer Tamara Tunie ("Law & Order: SVU," "As The World Turns"), Lewis Cleale (The Book of Mormon, Spamalot, Call Me Madam), and Garrett Sorenson (Master Class).
BroadwayWorld was there for the event and we bring you full photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: CHICAGO Celebrates 16 years on Broadway!November 14, 2012Yesterday, November 13, the record-breaking, Tony Award-winning worldwide musical smash Chicago celebrated 16 razzle-dazzle years on the Great White Way. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, Chicago is now the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. BroadwayWord brings you photos from last night's celebration below!
Photo Coverage: Inside EMOTIONAL CREATURE's Opening NightNovember 13, 2012Emotional Creature, the new play written by Tony Award®-winning playwright, performer, activist, and The Vagina Monologues author Eve Ensler, gets a New York premiere this fall. Directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney (By the Way, Meet Vera Stark) with original music and musical direction by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, Emotional Creature opened on last night, November 12, direct from an acclaimed World Premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in California. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening and we bring you coverage below!
Photo Coverage: NYMF Gala Honors Kelli O'Hara!November 12, 2012Last night, The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) Ninth Season Gala honored Kelli O'Hara for her contributions to musical theatre at the Hudson Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and we bring you full coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath- Times Square Left Desolate; Plus the Latest on Cancellations & MoreOctober 30, 2012As a result of the suspension of public transportation by government authorities and additional safety precautions implemented due to severe weather on behalf of Hurricane Sandy, all Broadway performances on Tuesday evening, October 30th have been cancelled. Previously all performances were cancelled for Sunday evening October 28th, and Monday October 29th. It's expected that shows will resume performances on Wednesday, but we will keep you posted throughout the day as the cleanup begins.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos from an empty Times Square on the day after the storm below!
Photo Coverage: Paul Rudd, Steve Kazee, Anthony Rapp and More Bowl for Our Time Charity!October 23, 2012Last night, Paul Rudd, who is currently starring in GRACE on Broadway, hosted an All Star Bowling Event to benefit Our Time at Lucky Strike. Attendees for the special event included: Mariska Hargitay, Steve Kazee, Eve Plumb, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Amy Ryan, and many more. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and you can check out full coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Lindsay Mendez, Lauren Molina, and More Perform at ONCE UPON A TIME IN NYC Benefit Concert at Joe's PubOctober 15, 2012For generations, musical theatre writers have come to New York City to change the world. 'Once Upon A Time In New York City' was about the people who have changed THEM. This concert featured musical theatre writers- who are ages 19 to 90, who were born everywhere from Kansas City to San Francisco to Montreal, who are established and who are emerging- each writing a song about someone who has changed their idea of New York City.
BroadwayWorld was there for the concert, and we bring you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Cast of EMOTIONAL CREATURE Meets The Press!October 11, 2012Producers Carole Black and Pat Mitchell present EMOTIONAL CREATURE, the new play written by Tony Award®-winning playwright, performer, activist, and The Vagina Monologues author Eve Ensler, will get a New York premiere this fall. Directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney (By the Way, Meet Vera Stark) with original music and musical direction by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, Emotional Creature will begin previews at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street) on Friday, October 26, 2012 with an official opening night set for Monday, November 12, 2012, direct from an acclaimed World Premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in California.
The cast and creative team just met the press and you can check out complete photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Sandy Duncan Joins Talk Back Series at PETER AND THE STARCATCHEROctober 11, 2012Just last night, playwright Rick Elice moderated a post-show discussion with Sandy Duncan (known for her iconic portrayal of 'Peter Pan') and Peter and the Starcatcher's own stars about the thrills and challenges of essaying such legendary characters. BroadwayWorld was there for the event and we bring you photo coverage below!