In the Spotlight Series: Cast of THE REALISTIC JONESESApril 12, 2014 The Realistic Joneses open last week, April 6, on Broadway at the Lycuem Theatre. This new American play by Will Eno came to Broadway after a critically-acclaimed run at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 2012. The cast includes Toni Collete, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, and Marisa Tomei.
Photo Blast from the Past: F. Murray AbrahamApril 15, 2014Today, we're featuring F. Murray Abraham circa 1982. Abraham has focused on stage work throughout his career, giving notable performances as Pozzo in Mike Nichols's production of Waiting for Godot, Malvolio in Twelfth Night for the New York Shakespeare Festival, and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice for the Off Broadway Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA) in March 2007, which was performed at the Duke Theatre in New York and also at The Swan Theatre, part of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He reprised this role in February 2011, when he replaced Al Pacino in the Public Theater's production. In the 1997/98 Broadway season he starred in the new chamber musical Triumph of Love opposite Betty Buckley, based on Marivaux's classic comedy.
Photo Coverage: Kristin Chenoweth, Samuel L. Jackson & More Honor Kevin Spacey at Museum of the Moving ImageApril 10, 2014Stage and screen star Kevin Spacey was just honored by Museum of the Moving Image at its 28th annual Salute last night, April 9, 2014 in New York City. Spacey joins the ranks of past honorees who have received the Museum's Salute, including Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro, Goldie Hawn, Alec Baldwin, Dustin Hoffman, Hugh Jackman, Steve Martin, Al Pacino, Sidney Poitier, Jimmy Stewart, Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration and you can check out photos below!
Photo Blast From The Past: Ted WassApril 9, 2014Today, we're featuring Ted Wass circa 1981. Wass is best known for his roles as Danny Dallas on the series Soap (1977-1981) and as Nick Russo on the NBC sitcom Blossom (1991-1995). Since Blossom ended its run in 1995, Wass has retired from acting and has focused only on directing episodic television. In 1976, Wass made his Broadway debut in the production Grease playing Danny Zuko.
Photo Coverage: Carolee Carmello Previews BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS at 54 BelowApril 9, 2014On April 10, celebrate some of the most memorable show-stopping musical moments from Broadway at 54 Below.The show will feature some of Broadway's greatest stars, including Tony nominee Carolee Carmello (Parade, Mamma Mia!, Kiss Me, Kate, The Addams Family, Sister Act, Scandalous), Mandy Gonzalez (Wicked, In the Heights, Dance of the Vampires, Aida), Telly Leung (Godspell, Wicked, Rent, Flower Drum Song, Glee), Robert Creighton (Little Me, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Anything Goes) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King).
In the Spotlight Series: IF/THEN- Idina Menzel, James Snyder, LaChanze & More!April 9, 2014If/Then opened last week at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, with Tony winner Idina Menzel leading the cast, which also features Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon,Jenn Colella, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence, and Jackie Burns. If/Then is a contemporary new musical that follows two distinct storylines in the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life in this city of infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate, Elizabeth's life splits into two parallel paths. If/Thenfollows both stories simultaneously as this modern woman faces the intersection of choice and chance.
Photo Coverage: Remembering Mickey RooneyApril 8, 2014 Mickey Rooney, who spent nearly his entire life in the show business, died on Sunday at 93, after being in ill health for quite some time. He appeared on Broadway in Sugar Babies (opposite fellow MGM legend Ann Miller) and The Will Rogers Follies. BroadwayWorld remembers the stage and screen great below.
Photo Coverage: Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of IF/THEN!April 8, 2014As BroadwayWorld previously reported, MASTERWORKS BROADWAY will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of If/Then. Produced by Steve Epstein, Tom Kitt and David Stone, the album was recorded yesterday, April 7 in anticipation of a June 3, 2014 release. BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with the cast and you can check out photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: Roslyn Kind Makes 54 Below Debut to SRO Crowd!April 8, 201454 Below just welcomed Roslyn Kind back to the New York club scene, where she hasn't been seen solo in 20 years. Having recently toured the U.S., Canada, Europe and Israel performing with her sister, Barbra Streisand, and nephew, Jason Gould, It's Been a While, which returns on April 20, features both new material & vintage 'Rozzie' tunes.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Kind in action below!
FREEZE FRAME: IF/THEN Cast and Creative Team in the Recording Studio!April 7, 2014The cast and creative team of IF/THEN was at MSR Recording Studios in New York City today to work on the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording, which will be released by Masterworks Broadway on June 3, 2014. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you a sneak peek at the company below! Be sure to check back later for full coverage!
Up on the Marquee: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILLApril 7, 2014Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price (110 in the Shade, A Class Act), will play a strictly limited 10-week engagement with only 70 performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the marquee at the Circle in the Square!
Exclusive Photo Coverage: Backstage at 54 Below with Roslyn Kind!April 7, 201454 Below welcomed Roslyn Kind back to the New York club scene last night, where she hasn't been seen solo in 20 years. Having recently toured the U.S., Canada, Europe and Israel performing with her sister, Barbra Streisand, and nephew, Jason Gould, It's Been a While, which returns on April 20, features both new material & vintage 'Rozzie' tunes.
Photo Coverage: Collette, Hall, Letts & Tomei Celebrate Opening Night of THE REALISTIC JONESESApril 7, 2014What do you really know about your neighbors? Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts and Marisa Tomei invite you to find out.The Realistic Joneses just opened last night, Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street).
BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and below, you can check out photos from inside the after party!
Photo Coverage: Roslyn Kind Previews IT'S BEEN A WHILE at 54 BelowApril 5, 2014There's strong buzz for Roslyn Kind's debut performance It's Been A While. The performance takes place this Sunday night, April 6th, at 7pm at 54 Below. She is also playing the famed venue on April 20th at 9:30 pm and she is near sell-out. BroadwayWorld was there for the preview performance- check below for pictures from the evening!