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Date of Death: April 19, 1980

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The Andersonville Trial
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1959
Union Soldier

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Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN Photo
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN CHAINS World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.
Bowen Yang, John Lithgow & More Stars Added as OSCARS Presenters Photo
Bowen Yang, John Lithgow & More Stars Added as OSCARS Presenters
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025

Bowen Yang, John Lithgow, Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Poehler, and June Squibb will present at the 97th Oscars.
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre Photo
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 
Robert Downey Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph & More to Present at THE OSCARS Photo
Robert Downey Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph & More to Present at THE OSCARS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2025

Academy Award® winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone will present at the 97th Oscars. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m.
COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Milwaukee Rep 2025/26 Season Photo
COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Milwaukee Rep 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed its inaugural season of the Associated Bank Theater Center, its new home for entertaining, provoking, and engaging theater. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
MCNEAL Now Available to Watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Photo
MCNEAL Now Available to Watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2025

Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNeal was filmed by the Library for the Performing Arts, and is now accessible to view at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. 
iHeartRadio Music Awards Reveal 2025 Nominations, New Musical Categories Photo
iHeartRadio Music Awards Reveal 2025 Nominations, New Musical Categories
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

The nominees have been announced for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. New socially voted categories this year include Favorite Broadway Debut and Favorite Soundtrack, with nominees including Rachel Zegler, Nicole Scherzinger, the Wicked movie, and more.
Centenary Stage Company Now Accepting Applicants For Spring 2025 Session Of Young Per Photo
Centenary Stage Company Now Accepting Applicants For Spring 2025 Session Of Young Performers Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performer’s Workshop returns for this spring from February 15 through June 1, and the deadline to apply is February 14.
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024 Photo
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2025

BroadwayWorld is rounding up all of our 2024 Debut of the Month features in one place, celebrating the artists who brought energy, artistry, and passion to the stage this year.
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards Photo
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, Eddie Redmayne, Bridget Everett, Martin Short, and more have been nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards. Check out the full list!
Previews: I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A Chat at With Sue Mengers at The Bent Photo
Previews: I’LL EAT YOU LAST: A Chat at With Sue Mengers at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 3, 2024

Palm Springs’ THE BENT presents Academy Award® nominee Cathy Moriarty as the ruthless Hollywood powerhouse talent agent Sue Mengers in John Logan’s one-woman, one-act play, “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers,” directed by Steve Rosenbaum.
Video: Conrad Ricamora Shares Pre-Show Ritual with OH, MARY Co-Star Cole Escola Photo
Video: Conrad Ricamora Shares Pre-Show Ritual with OH, MARY Co-Star Cole Escola
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

Like everybody in the audience, Conrad Ricamora is having a blast with Oh, Mary! The performer, who plays President Abraham Lincoln in Cole Escola's hit comedy, visited The Tonight Show on Wednesday and shared some of the backstage—and onstage—antics between him and his co-stars.
Video: Melora Hardin Talks MCNEAL Role, Working with Robert Downey Jr. Photo
Video: Melora Hardin Talks MCNEAL Role, Working with Robert Downey Jr.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024

Melora Hardin is going up against Robert Downey, Jr.'s McNeal. In the new play, Hardin plays Francine Blake, the retired editor-in-chief of The New York Times and McNeal's former lover. Watch her discuss the production on Good Morning America!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 1, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2024
by - Oct 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Building the Company of MCNEAL Photo
Exclusive: Building the Company of MCNEAL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2024

What makes a great Broadway company? According to Robert Downey Jr., who made his debut earlier this season in McNeal, every person plays a huge role in the play's success. Watch in this exclusive video as he chats more about what makes the McNeal company so special.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 7, 2024- ELF Arrives for the Holiday Season Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: October 7, 2024- ELF Arrives for the Holiday Season
by Team BWW - Oct 7, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 7, 2024.
Video: MCNEAL Cast Unpacks Their Roles Photo
Video: MCNEAL Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Oct 5, 2024

In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway's McNeal unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new play here!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 4, 2024

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide Photo
MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 3, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows starring Robert Downjey Jr? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about McNeal on Broadway.
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How many Broadway shows has Robert Downey been in?

Robert Downey has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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