Up on the Marquee: TIME AND THE CONWAYSSeptember 29, 2017Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent). Time and the Conways returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938.
Photo Flash: Remembering Barry DennenSeptember 28, 2017As BroadwayWorld previously reported, actor Barry Dennen, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in both the original Broadway and film versions of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, passed away this morning in Burbank, CA where he was in hospice care. According to close friend Lucy Chase Williams, the actor had suffered a brain injury after a fall at home in June. He was 79.
Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT TeamSeptember 27, 2017The Dramatists Guild Foundation celebrated the work of musical writing team Scott Frankel, Michael Korie, and Doug Wright at a salon co hosted by the CORE Club on Monday, September 25. The trio spoke about the creation of their musical War Paint in a panel discussion led by Vanity Fair special correspondent, Amy Fine Collins.
Photo Coverage: John Leguizamo Unveils LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS MarqueeSeptember 26, 2017Emmy winner John Leguizamo (Ghetto Klown) will make his highly-anticipated return to Broadway this fall in his original one-man comedic play Latin History For Morons, direct from his acclaimed engagements at The Public Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater. Leguizamo was front and center for the unveiling of his show's Broadway marquee today, and BroadwayWorld has photos below!
Photo Coverage: Party with the Cast of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE on Opening NightSeptember 26, 2017A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, director Alexandra Spencer-Jones's electrifying, critically-acclaimed stage adaption of Anthony Burgess' 1962 literary masterpiece, opened last night, September 25, 2017 in its New York Premiere production at New World Stages. Check out photos from the opening night party below!
Photo Coverage: A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Company Takes Opening Night Bows Off-BroadwaySeptember 26, 2017A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, director Alexandra Spencer-Jones's electrifying, critically-acclaimed stage adaption of Anthony Burgess' 1962 literary masterpiece, opened in its New York Premiere production last night, September 25, 2017, at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!
Up on the Marquee: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTSSeptember 22, 2017SpongeBob SquarePants is set to begin preview performances on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on Monday, November 6th with an official opening on Monday, December 4th.
Photo Coverage: Michael Moore & Michael Mayer Unveil New Portraits for the Fabled Walls of Sardi's!September 22, 2017Just yesterday, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author and political icon Michael Moore and his Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, added another Broadway milestone to their lists. The Terms of My Surrender duo was honored with their very own portraits at theatre district landmark, Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and you can check out photos below!
FREEZE FRAME: Maria Friedman, Andrea McArdle & More Preview Fall Shows at Feinstein's / 54 Below!September 20, 2017Earlier today, Tony nominee Maria Friedman (Lenny & Steve: September 19-23); Jay Armstrong Johnson (Not So Scary Halloween Party: October 31); Tony nominee Andrea McArdle (An Evening with Andrea McArdle: October 10-14); and Tony nominee Lee Roy Reams (Celebrating 42nd Street: October 6-7) stopped by Feinstein's/54 Below to preview their upcoming shows. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special occasion and you can check out preview photos below!
Photo Coverage: Michael Urie and the Company of TORCH SONG Meet the Press!September 20, 2017Due to extremely strong ticket sales, Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song has been extended for two additional weeks of performances, now playing through Sunday, December 3. Directed by Mois s Kaufman, Torch Song begins previews on September 26 and officially opens on October 19 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street).
Photo Coverage: 1984 Celebrates 101 Broadway Performances!September 18, 2017100 performances is a major milestone on Broadway, but 101 is even better at the Hudson Theatre. Broadway's dystopian thriller 1984 just celebrated its 101st performance and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities!
Photo Coverage: THE SHAPE OF WATER PremiereSeptember 16, 2017Below, check out photos from the Toronto Film Festival premiere of THE SHAPE OF WATER, officially hitting theaters on December 8th. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film stars Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones.
Photo Coverage: Stars Come Out for SUBURBICON PremiereSeptember 16, 2017There goes the neighborhood. Matt Damon, Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac star in SUBURBICON, directed by George Clooney. The new film officially hits theaters on October 27th. Check out photos from the premiere below!