Photo Coverage: Brooke Shields Opens in THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Curtain Call!July 9, 2011On Tuesday, June 28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia. Shields joined current Broadway cast members Roger Rees as Gomez, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke. Last night, Shields officially opened in THE ADDAMS FAMILY and BroadwayWorld was there to snap the star during her final bows. Below we bring you complete coverage of her opening night curtain call!
Photo Coverage: MASTER CLASS Opens on Broadway!July 8, 2011The Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNally, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, began previews on Tuesday, June 14 and opened last night, July 7, to praise at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out coverage of the curtain call below!
Photo Coverage: MASTER CLASS Opening Night Arrivals!July 8, 2011The Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNally, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, began previews on Tuesday, June 14 and opened last night, July 7, to praise at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the starry arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!
FREEZE FRAME: Brooke Shields Officially Opens in THE ADDAMS FAMILY! July 8, 2011On Tuesday, June 28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY welcomed stage and screen star Brooke Shields in the role of Morticia. Shields joined current Broadway cast members Roger Rees as Gomez, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Adam Riegler as Pugsley, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke. Last night, Shields officially opened in THE ADDAMS FAMILY and BroadwayWorld was there to snap the star during her final bows. Below we bring you a FREEZE FRAME preview! Stay tuned for full coverage today!
Photo Exclusive:Nina Arianda & Mom Attend MASTER CLASSJuly 8, 2011The Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNally, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, began previews on Tuesday, June 14 and opened last night, July 7, to praise at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Broadway's newest sensation, BORN YESTERDAY's Nina Arianda, who will again be seen on Broadway next season in VENUS IN FUR, took in opening night with her mother and posed for the BroadwayWorld camera.
Photo Coverage: ZARKANA Opens at Radio City Music Hall!June 30, 2011Last night, June 29, Cirque du Soleil opened its major new acrobatic spectacle, Zarkana, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Performances began Thursday, June 9, 2011 for a limited engagement through October 8, 2011. Presented by iShares, Zarkana is written and directed by acclaimed film and theatre director François Girard (The Red Violin, Silk). BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night and brings you photo coverage below!
BWW Remembers Peter Falk; Passes Away at 83June 24, 2011According to published reports, stage and screen star Peter Falk passed away in his Beverly Hills home yesterday, He was 83 years old. As stated by his rep, 'Peter Falk is survived by his wife, Shera, of 34 years and two daughters from a previous marriage.'
Photo Coverage: Broadway Beacon Awards Honors Brooke Shields & John LarroquetteJune 24, 2011Yesterday evening, June 23, Inside Broadway hosted their annual Broadway Beacon Awards. Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba was the special guest performer for the evening, which honored Tony-winner John Larroquette of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, stage, film, & TV star Brooke Shields, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, and managing partner & co-founder of Stonehenge Partners, Ofer Yardeni. FOX5 reporter Julie Chang served as the evening's emcee.
Photo Sneak Peek: Daniel Radcliffe et al. Unveil HOW TO SUCCEED-Themed Window Display at Lord & TaylorJune 23, 2011Despite the unfortunate passing of one of the HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING stagehands backstage last night causing the show to shut down, the show's stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Hemingway and John Larroquette, made an appearance at Lord & Taylor on Fifth Avenue to unveil the musical-themed window displays to the public today. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you a sneak peek of the event below.
Exclusive Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Gypsy Robe CeremonyJune 18, 2011 A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, SPIDER-MAN cast member Luther Creek was the recipient at the Foxwoods Theatre in New York City.
Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN Starry Arrivals - Part 2June 16, 2011On Tuesday, June 14, SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK at last celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Foxwoods theater after years of delays. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all of the excitement of the night, including one of the starriest red carpets in Broadway history. Below, we bring you part 2 of our complete arrivals coverage!
Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN Starry Arrivals - Part 1June 16, 2011On Tuesday, June 14, SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK at last celebrated its opening night on Broadway at the Foxwoods theater after years of delays. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all of the excitement of the night, including one of the starriest red carpets in Broadway history. Below, we bring you part 1 of our complete arrivals coverage!
Photo Coverage: Original Shirelles Singer Shirley Alston Reeves Visits BABY IT'S YOU!June 16, 2011The original lead singer of The Shirelles, Shirley Alston Reeves, attended Broadway's Baby It's You! yesterday, June 14, and made a special curtain call announcement that she will be giving special post-show concerts from Tuesday July 19th - Friday July 22nd.
BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special announcement and brings you photo coverage below!
Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Celebrates 500th PerformanceJune 15, 2011The hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, celebrated its 500th performance with a special cake-cutting with the cast: Tony Award winner Roger Rees as Gomez; two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth as Morticia, Brad Oscar as Fester, Rachel Potter as Wednesday, Jackie Hoffman as Grandma, Zachary James as Lurch, Heidi Blickenstaff as Alice Beineke, Adam Grupper as Mal Beineke and Jesse Swenson as Lucas Beineke.