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PLAZA SUITE Extends By Two Weeks in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024

The West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE will extend its season at the Savoy Theatre by two weeks and will now run until 13 April 2024.

Full Cast Set For PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE which will run at the Savoy Theatre from 17 January – 31 March and is directed by Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale Will Lead Industry Reading of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL the 1994 iconic blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record, is being developed into a new musical and will have an invitation only  industry reading on August 3rd and 4th, 2023 in New York City. Learn more about the musical, and find out who is starring in the reading, here!

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Will Be Developed into a Musical by Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil,  the 1994 iconic  blockbuster book by John Berendt, which still holds a New York Times bestseller list record,  is being developed into a new musical.

Listen: Hear Joaquina Kalukango's 'Let It Burn' From the PARADISE SQUARE Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022

You can now listen to “Let It Burn,” from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Paradise Square, sung by the show’s remarkable Tony Award winning star, Joaquina Kalukango.

Photos: 2022 Tony Awards Nominees Meet the Press- Part 2
by Bruce Glikas - May 17, 2022

Tonys season is here at last! The nominations for the biggest Broadway awards ceremony were announced last week on Monday, May 9. Leading the pack was A Strange Loop with eleven nominations, followed closely by MJ and Paradise Square, with ten nominations each.

PARADISE SQUARE Will Release An Original Broadway Cast Recording This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2022

The new Broadway musical Paradise Square will produce an original Broadway cast recording, The cast and Broadway orchestra are gathering at Power Station at BerkleeNYC for four days of sessions. Get the school on the album's release. 

Photo Flash: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish Partnered with YES PROJECT for a Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2019

Fiddler on the Roof, in Yiddish with English Supertitles, partnered with YES PROJECT/Youth Equity Science: Fighting Stigma, Preventing Suicide With Science + Law to raise awareness.

Photo Coverage: MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 11, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice. The show officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos from the opening night festivities below!

BWW Review: MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION at Paper Mill Playhouse Hits All the Right Notes
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 11, 2019

You don't have to remember the '60's scene to relish 'My Very Own British Invasion' at Paper Mill Playhouse. Theatergoers of all ages will be engaged by this new musical. The exciting world premiere hits all the right notes. It is expertly directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with the finest musical direction by Lon Hoyt. The book, written by Rick Elice, has an enthralling storyline.

Photo Coverage: MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION Takes Opening Night Bows
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 11, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice. The show officially opened last night, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos of the cast taking their opening bows below!

Wake Up With BWW 2/5: THE BAND'S VISIT Closing, NBC Pulls HAIR LIVE!, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Catch up on the latest Broadway news below!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Feb 4, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby. My Very Own British Invasion will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Get a first look at the cast in action below!

MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION Begins Performances At Paper Mill Playhouse Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby. My Very Own British Invasion begins performances TOMORROW, Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). My Very Own British Invasion is generously supported by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Paper Mill Playhouse's 2018-2019 season is proudly sponsored by Investors Bank.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paper Mill's MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION
by Alan Henry - Jan 29, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby. My Very Own British Invasion will begin performances Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ).

Wake Up With BWW 1/22: Lin-Manuel Miranda May Write MOANA Sequel, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We hope all of our northeast readers survived yesterday's windstorm. Settle in to this much quieter morning by reading the top Broadway stories.

TV: Travel Back to the 60's with a Sneak Peek of MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION at Paper Mill Playhouse!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby.

Photo Coverage: Cast of MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION Meets The Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 17, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill's MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2018

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher).

Wake Up With BWW 12/7: Read the Reviews For NETWORK, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: read all the reviews for Network, and more!