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Photos: Inside the Private Industry Reading For DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 10, 2024

Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge recently presented private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair, a new musical inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Check out photos here!

Playthings Theatre of New York to Present DORIAN'S WILD(E) AFFAIR Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

Original ANNIE Cast Members Will Honor Martin Charnin With THE 1977 ANNIE CHRISTMAS SHOW TV SPECIAL: LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2019

Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle will reunite with members of the original Broadway at TV cast in THE 1977 ANNIE CHRISTMAS SHOW TV SPECIAL: LIVE! In Concert, honoring the show's Tony Award winning creator, Martin Charnin, to benefit The Actors Fund. There will be one performance only, at 9:30 on Monday, December 16th, at The Cutting Room. The 1977 Best Musical and TV iconic TV both special feature lyrics by Martin Charnin, music by Charles Strouse, and book by Thomas Meehan.

Photo Flash: Go Behind the Scenes with ANNIE Set Designs at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017

Inspired by Little Orphan Annie, the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, Annie, returns to the WBT stage through September 10, 2017. Below, get a look behind the scenes at set designs for the show by Bottari & Case!

Photo Flash: The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2017

Inspired by Little Orphan Annie, the 1924 comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is a heart-warming story, filled with adventure and laughs that defines what family truly means. One of the longest running shows in Broadway history and the winner of seven Tony Awards, Annie, returns to the WBT stage from June 29 toSeptember 10, 2017!

BWW Review: Walnut Theater's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Pati Buehler - Apr 2, 2015

A mishmash of stuffy characters debating over a 'Who done it' and by Act II you might wish There Were None left.

STAGE TUBE: Director Charles Abbott Talks Walnut Street Theatre's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Stage Tube - Mar 26, 2015

It's Agatha Christie at her murderous best! AND THEN THERE WERE NONE runs at Walnut Street Theatre now through April 26, 2015. Go behind-the-scenes with award-winning director Charles Abbott below!

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Walnut Street's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Stage Tube - Mar 19, 2015

It's Agatha Christie at her murderous best! AND THEN THERE WERE NONE runs at Walnut Street Theatre now through April 26, 2015. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

Photo Flash: First Look at Walnut Street's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2015

It's Agatha Christie at her murderous best! AND THEN THERE WERE NONE runs at Walnut Street Theatre now through April 26, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Walnut Street Theatre to Present AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2015

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is not only Dame Agatha Christie's best-selling novel, but the world's best-selling mystery. Over 100 million copies of the book have been sold to date in 50 different languages. The success of her novel, published in 1939, led to AND THEN THERE WERE NONE becoming her most adapted work. The stage adaptation came in 1943 with a world premiere at the Wimbledon Theatre in London. In November of that same year the production transferred to the West End. Its Broadway premiere came in June, 1944 under the title Ten Little Indians.

BWW Review: Walnut's ARSENIC AND OLD LACE- Insanely Funny
by Pati Buehler - Mar 23, 2014

It's quite a feat to take a dusty old classic comedy and brush it off, polish it up and have an audience laughing out loud for two hours.

Photo Flash: Walnut Street Theatre's ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2014

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205th season with Broadway's classic madcap comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Directed by Charles Abbott, this 75th Anniversary production begins previews tomorrow, March 11th, opens tonight, March 19th and runs through April 27th on the Walnut's Mainstage. Scroll down for some photos of the production!

Walnut Street Theatre Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Now thru 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2014

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205th season with Broadway's classic madcap comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Directed by Charles Abbott, this 75th Anniversary production begins previews tonight, March 11th, opens on March 19th and runs through April 27th on the Walnut's Mainstage.

Photo Flash: First Look at Walnut Street Theatre's ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 10, 2014

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205th season with Broadway's classic madcap comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Directed by Charles Abbott, this 75th Anniversary production begins previews tomorrow, March 11th, opens on March 19th and runs through April 27th on the Walnut's Mainstage. Scroll down for some photos of the production!

Walnut Street Theatre to Present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 3/11-4/27
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014

Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205th season with Broadway's classic madcap comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Directed by Charles Abbott, this 75th Anniversary production begins previews on March 11th, opens on March 19th and runs through April 27th on the Walnut's Mainstage.

BWW Reviews: A Frighteningly Funny ARSENIC AND OLD LACE At The Fulton Theatre
by Marakay Rogers - Feb 5, 2014

The Walnut Street Theatre's Charles Abbott gives the Fulton the classic play of all going wrong, all going absolutely right. Visually stunning killer comedy.

Fulton Theatre Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Now thru 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2014

They seem nice, but you won't want to sample the Brewster sisters' wine! Arsenic and Old Lace, running tonight, January 28 through February 16, 2014 at the Fulton Theatre, brings the tale of the Brewsters' boarding house to stage in an uproarious dark comedy.

Fulton Theatre to Present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, 1/28-2/16
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 23, 2014

They seem nice, but you won't want to sample the Brewster sisters' wine! Arsenic and Old Lace, running January 28 through February 16, 2014 at the Fulton Theatre, brings the tale of the Brewsters' boarding house to stage in an uproarious dark comedy.

Photo Flash: First Look at Fulton Theatre's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2012

The Fulton Theatre continues its 160th anniversary season with the Agatha Christie courtroom thriller Witness for the Prosecution. The play was subsequently adapted for film, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power, in his final film role. Christie is a popular playwright among Fulton Theatre audiences. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

Surflight Theatre Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Now thru 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2012

The hills are alive as Surflight Theatre continues its 2012 season with The Sound of Music. Directed and choreographed by Charles Abbott, with music direction by Ben Krauss, The Sound of Music opens tonight, July 24 and runs through August 25, 2012. Tickets ($36-$54) are available by calling 609-492-9477 or at www.surflight.org.