Up on the Marquee: THE GIN GAMEJuly 8, 2015The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, will begin previews on Friday, September 18. The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia (Master Class, Thurgood) opens Tuesday, October 13 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Check out photos of the marquee below!
Up on the Marquee: CHINA DOLL, with Al PacinoJuly 8, 2015The world premiere of David Mamet's new play China Doll, which stars Academy Award-winner Al Pacino, will begin previews on October 21, 2015, with an official opening on November 19, 2015, at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Check out photos of the marquee below!
Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New Group's MERCURY FURJuly 8, 2015The New Group will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur, directed by Scott Elliott. Previews begin August 5 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre (480 West 42nd Street). Official Opening Night: Wednesday, August 19.
Photo Coverage: Celebs Arrive at 2015 Lincoln Center Festival Launch!July 8, 2015The 20th edition of the Lincoln Center Festival, which runs through August 2, 2015 will unfold in six venues on and off the Lincoln Center campus. There will be a total of 58 performances by artists and ensembles from Germany, China, England, Ireland, Russia, USA, and Japan.
Photo Coverage: With Cheers and Happy Tears - SPELLING BEE Reunion Concert Curtain Call!July 7, 2015With cheers, tears, and special surprises (we're looking at you Celia Keenan-Bolger!), nine original cast members of the hit Broadway musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE - Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, and Sarah Saltzberg (plus Jenni Barber) - reunited for a special one-night-only 10 Year Anniversary benefit concert last night, July 6.
FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of New Group's MERCURY FURJuly 6, 2015The New Group will present the Off-Broadway premiere of Philip Ridley's Mercury Fur, directed by Scott Elliott. Previews begin August 5 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre (480 West 42nd Street). Official Opening Night: Wednesday, August 19.
Photo Coverage: Sardi's Unveils Caricatures for Penn & Teller!July 2, 2015Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, Penn & Teller On Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the popular duo. The Broadway engagement will include both elements of their Las Vegas show and classics from their repertoire. The duo was just honored with Sardi's caricatures and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special presentation below!
Photo Coverage: Encores! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Company Celebrates Opening NightJuly 2, 2015Jake Gyllenhaal, Ellen Greene, Taran Killam, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Nicole Chapman,Marva Hicks and Ramona Keller star in the Encores! Off-Center concert production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's Little Shop of Horrors, running for three performances, July 1-2, 2015 at New York City Center. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the openning night party below!
Photo Coverage: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ellen Greene, Taran Killam & More Take Opening Night Bows for Encores! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!July 2, 2015Jake Gyllenhaal, Ellen Greene, Taran Killam, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Nicole Chapman,Marva Hicks and Ramona Keller star in the Encores! Off-Center concert production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's Little Shop of Horrors, running for three performances, July 1-2, 2015 at New York City Center. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the first curtain call below!
Photo Coverage: There's a New Hedwig in Town! Taye Diggs Preps for His Return to Broadway!July 1, 2015Taye Diggs will soon make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, taking over the lead role in the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival from Darren Criss. Diggs will play a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, July 22 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Hedwig will mark Diggs' first New York stage role since the 2005 revival of A Soldier's Play. Diggs met the press today and you can go inside the special day below!
FREEZE FRAME: Taye Diggs Preps for His Return to Broadway in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH!June 30, 2015Taye Diggs will soon make his return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, taking over the lead role in the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival from Darren Criss. Diggs will play a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, July 22 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). Hedwig will mark Diggs' first New York stage role since the 2005 revival of A Soldier's Play. Diggs met the press today and you can check out a photo preview from the special day below!
Photo Coverage: Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie & More Celebrate Opening Night of SHOWS FOR DAYS!June 30, 2015Lincoln Center Theater presents Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean,Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters inShows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by Jerry Zaks. The production just opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street) and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night!
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peek of PENN & TELLER ON BROADWAY!June 29, 2015Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, Penn & Teller On Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the popular duo. The Broadway engagement will include both elements of their Las Vegas show and classics from their repertoire. BroadwayWorld caught up with the pair during a recent preview of their show at 54 Below and you can check out photo coverage from the special event below!
FREEZE FRAME: Penn & Teller Preview Their Broadway Show!June 29, 2015Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, Penn & Teller On Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the popular duo. The Broadway engagement will include both elements of their Las Vegas show and classics from their repertoire. BroadwayWorld caught up with the pair during a recent preview of their show at 54 Below and you can check out a photo preview from the special event below!
Up on the Marquee: PENN & TELLER ON BROADWAYJune 25, 2015Thirty years after their New York premiere and 40 years after they first started as a team, Penn & Teller On Broadway will be a rare opportunity for New Yorkers and tourists to see the popular duo; they will immediately return to their record-breaking Las Vegas run at The Rio at the end of the Broadway engagement. The Broadway engagement will include both elements of their Las Vegas show and classics from their repertoire. They were recently voted the 2015 Best Magicians for the eighth time in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's 'Best of Las Vegas' poll.
Penn & Teller on Broadway will play from July 7 - August 16, at the Marquis Theatre (46th Street between Broadway and 8th). The production's opening night has been confirmed for July 12.
Photo Coverage: Brandy Norwood, Nate Berkus and More Help Bring Anaheim to the Big AppleJune 26, 2015Broadway vet and singer Brandy Norwood and actor Nate Berkus were among those in attendance at this week's Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau unveiling of its new brand, bringing the sun and fun of Anaheim to the Big Apple, with experience Anaheim and Orange County 3D interactive virtual vacation. It all took place outside the flatiron Building on June 24, 2015 in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the event!