Photo Blast from the Past: Claudette ColbertJune 22, 2012Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's 'Photo Blast From the Past' series. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems.
Today, we're featuring Claudette Colbert, Broadway and screen vet who appeared in nearly two dozen Broadway shows from the 1920s through the 1980s, including The Marriage-Go-Round, for which she was nominated for a 1959 Tony Award for Best Actress in A Play.
FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA!June 21, 2012The company of THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA, which opens August 2 upstairs at The Westside Theatre, met the press today. Check out photos of the cast-Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jake Boyd, John Bolton and Farah Alvin-and creative team below!
Photo Coverage: 3C Celebrates Opening Night at Rattlestick Playwrights TheaterJune 21, 2012piece by piece productions, Rising Phoenix Repertory, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater present the world premiere of 3C, written by David Adjmi and directed by Jackson Gay, which opened last night, June 21 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big opening below!
FREEZE FRAME: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway!June 20, 2012Today, June 20, Roundabout Theatre's production of Anything Goes celebrated its 500th Broadway performance. This acclaimed production marks the second longest Broadway run in Roundabout's history, following its beloved revival of Cabaret. As previously announced, the show, which won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will shutter on August 5, 2012.
BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration today and brings you a sneak peek at the salute below. Stay tuned for full coverage coming shortly!
Photo Coverage: Alanis Morissette Visits TimesTalksJune 20, 2012TimesTalks just welcomed musician Alanis Morissette. TimesTalks events take place at TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York City. For additional information or to purchase advance tickets, which are $30 for each interview plus service fees, please call: 1.888.NYT.1870 or visit www.TimesTalks.com.
Photo Coverage: ROMEO & JULIET Afterparty with Jesse L. Martin & Co.June 19, 2012The Public Theater presented Kevin Kline as Romeo and Meryl Streep as Juliet in a one-night-only benefit reading of ROMEO AND JULIET last night on the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out BroadwayWorld.com's exclusive pictures of the after party below, featuring Jesse L. Martin, David Pittu, Julia Stiles and many more familar faces.
Photo Coverage: MCC's THE HEART OF THE MATTER Reading Celebrates Opening - Krysten Ritter & More!June 15, 2012MCC Theater is currently presenting a special reading of Neil LaBute's The Heart of The Matter for four performances only that began on June 13 and closes tomorrow, June 16. The reading stars Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie, MCC's The Submission), Tammy Blanchard (Gypsy, How to Succeed…), and Michael Chernus (In The Wake, The Aliens) alongside Emmanuelle Chriqui ("Entourage," "The Borgias"), Cheyenne Jackson ("30 Rock," Xanadu) and Krysten Ritter ("Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," "Breaking Bad"). All performances are being held at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and are directed by Carolyn Cantor (Regrets at Manhattan Theatre Club, MCC's production of LaBute's In a Dark Dark House). Proceeds will support MCC Theater's Playwrights' Coalition program, free PlayLab reading series and literary development activities.
BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory party and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: 2012 Tonys - What the Stars Wore; Fashion Hits & Misses!June 13, 2012Feathers, glitter, and lace are the norm for Broadway talent, but at the 2012 Tony Awards on Sunday, the stars transformed from showgirl to sophisticated on the red carpet. BroadwayWorld was there to capture each and every one in their evening finest and brings you the best of the best - and quesitonable of the questionable - below!
Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates ROCK OF AGES Film in Times SquareJune 12, 2012Last night, June 11, The Broadway cast of Rock Of Ages celebrated the upcoming Rock Of Ages film at the Regal E-Walk Stadium Theaters in Times Square. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the screening and pre-show red carpet and brings you complete photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: 2012 Tony Awards Red Carpet- Part 1!June 10, 2012The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network.
BroadwayWorld is, of course, at the Beacon Theatre bringing you full coverage all night! Check out photos of tonight's attendees on the red carpet below!