How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022
Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!
Broadway Veteran Merwin Goldsmith Passes Away at 81
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2019
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that veteran actor of stage and screen, Merwin Goldsmith, passed away on Monday, January 21, in his New York City home. He was 81 years old.
Photo Coverage: Inside Project Shaw's ON THE ROCKS
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 23, 2013
Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presented Bernard Shaw's cocktail comedy, ON THE ROCKS, at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!
Rebecca Luker, Jonathan Hadary & More Set for Project Shaw's ON THE ROCKS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2013
Gingold Theatre Company's Project Shaw will present a reading of ON THE ROCKS, on July 22 at THe Players Club. A heart-warming cocktail about money, greed, politics and sex. This viciously witty comedy tackles, head-first, the unthinkable concept of a country in the midst of an economic depression. Unemployment, health care, human rights you name it. It's a riotous cast of character, assembled as only possible in the always-surprising imagination of G.B.S.
Noël & Company's LILIOM Reading Set for 4/23
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 5, 2013
Noel & Company will present a staged reading of Liliom by Ferenc Molnar at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) on Tuesday April 23rd at 7PM. The reading will be the second installment in Noel & Company's festival honoring the work of Eva Le Gallienne. Artistic Director Keith Merrill will direct, and Anne Kaufman will produce the event.
Kristine Nielsen, Merwin Goldsmith & More Set for STAGE DOOR Benefit Reading, 3/18
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2013
The Acting Company will present a benefit staged reading of Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman at 7 pm on Monday, March 18 at the Ailey Studios Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street (Ninth Avenue). The performance, starring Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Merwin Goldsmith (Grand Hotel, Me and My Gal), Heidi Armbruster (Disgraced, Time Stands Still), Zoe Winters (4,000 Miles, Gossip Girl) will be followed by a reception with the cast and director, Irene Lewis, former Artistic Director of Baltimore's Centerstage. A dozen Acting Company Alumni Members-Beth Bartley, Kaliswa Brewster, Georgia Cohen, Susan Finch, Adam Green, Julie Jesneck, Jonathan Kaplan (Tony nom. Falsettos), Lisa McCormick, Kevin Orton, Kathleen Wise, Bjorn Dupaty, Ray Virta-will also perform. Tickets @ $35 and $60 (Patron) are available from 212-258-3111.
Adinah Alexander, Alma Cuervo Lead Hangar's BETWEEN TIME & TIMBUKTU
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 19, 2011
True to its commitment to developing new American plays and musicals, the Hangar Theatre is proud to present an exclusive workshop of Between Time and Timbuktu - a new musical adaption Kurt Vonnegut's teleplay, based on some of his most famous stories.
Adinah Alexander, Alma Cuervo Lead Hangar's BETWEEN TIME & TIMBUKTU
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 15, 2011
True to its commitment to developing new American plays and musicals, the Hangar Theatre is proud to present an exclusive workshop of Between Time and Timbuktu - a new musical adaption Kurt Vonnegut's teleplay, based on some of his most famous stories.
National Yiddish Theatre Presents FYVUSH FINKEL LIVE, 10/17-11/7
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 7, 2010
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
National Yiddish Theatre Presents FYVUSH FINKEL LIVE, 10/17-11/7
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 17, 2010
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
National Yiddish Theatre Presents FYVUSH FINKEL LIVE, 10/17-11/7
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2010
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
PTC's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010
Philadelphia Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season with August Wilson's masterpiece and first Broadway success Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on May 21-June 13.
PTC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM 5/21-6/13
by BWW
News Desk - May 21, 2010
Philadelphia Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season with August Wilson's masterpiece and first Broadway success Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on May 21-June 13.