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Cast Set For THE SHARK IS BROKEN UK and Ireland Tour

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of The Shark Is Broken, the behind- the-scenes West End and Broadway hit comedy about the making of the movie Jaws.

Barbara Kolb, Pioneering Composer and First American Woman to Win the Rome, Dies At Age 85

Boosey & Hawkes has announced the passing of Barbara Kolb, age 85, composer of evocative, intense works featuring interwoven textures, often inspired by poetry and images.

Cast Announced For 2024-25 Season Opener THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Playhouse On Park

Playhouse on Park will launch its 16th Season this October with the bitingly funny comedy THE SHARK IS BROKEN written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Check out the cast here!

MURDER IN THE WEST END: The Plays Of Agatha Christie And Her Disciples, Volume II Released

Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers.

Jarrott Productions to Hold Auditions For Its 24-25 Winter And Spring Productions

Jarrott Productions will hold auditions for two plays in its 10th Anniversary 2024-2025 season. Auditions are by appointment on September 20th and 21st, with callbacks on September 22nd.

JAWS Will Be Screened Uncut and in 4K at the Park Theatre

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey will show this very special version of JAWS for one day only, Friday, August 9, at 2 & 7 pm. The film is part of The Park’s Big Screen Classics series.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour Next Year

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 iconic blockbuster Jaws, the critically acclaimed Olivier award-nominated West End and Broadway production, The Shark Is Broken, will embark on a UK and Ireland tour next year. 

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, and More Set For Playhouse On Park's 2024-25 Season

Playhouse on Park has announced its 2024-25 Season, the theme of which is “Reframing the Familiar.” Join Playhouse on Park for their 16th Anniversary Season as they explore new takes on classic films, traditions, and stories.

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights to THE SHARK IS BROKEN

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired the rights to The Shark is Broken, by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. The 95 minute, three-person play received a highly praised premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019. It has since gone on to widely celebrated runs on London’s West End and a recently closed run, on Broadway.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN & More Set for George Street Playhouse 2024-2025 Season

George Street Playhouse has unveiled complete programming for the 2024–2025 season. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cynthia Nixon Visits THE SHARK IS BROKEN Ahead of Closing Weekend

On Thursday, November 16, ahead of THE SHARK IS BROKEN’s final weekend on Broadway at the Golden Theatre, Cynthia Nixon (The Gilded Age, And Just Like That…, Sex and the City), stopped by to see the splash-hit! After the show, she met the cast and posed for a photo.

Deck The Hall This December At Carnegie Hall!

Celebrate the holiday season at Carnegie Hall with a lineup of festive performances including Bach's Christmas Oratorio, a special program of holiday favorites with The New York Pops and Broadway's Norm Lewis, and annual year-end concerts by the New York String Orchestra.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today

Today, November 19, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Shark Is Broken takes its final bow at the John Golden Theatre following 18 previews and 116 regular performances; Jaja's African Hair Braiding wraps up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following  21 previews and 56 regular performances; and Melissa Etheridge: My Window concludes its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 8 previews and 44 regular performances.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 13, 2023

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, November 13, 2023.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

This weekend, THE SHARK IS BROKEN celebrated 100 performances at the Golden Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets to the show!

Broadway Buying Guide: November 6, 2023

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THE SHARK IS BROKEN Enters Final 3 Weeks of Performances on Broadway

Only three more weeks to see the strictly limited engagement of THE SHARK IS BROKEN, the laugh-out-loud comedy that has been making a splash on Broadway.

Broadway Buying Guide: October 30, 2023

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 23, 2023.

Photo: Paul Rudd & Lin-Manuel Miranda Visit THE SHARK IS BROKEN

See photos of Paul Rudd and Lin-Manuel Miranda at The Shark is Broken on Broadway!

Richard Dreyfuss is Unhappy With How He is Portrayed in THE SHARK IS BROKEN

The Shark is Broken is the new Broadway play, which explores the behind-the-scenes drama that took place during the filming of the 1975 film Jaws. Richard Dreyfuss shared his opinions on the production in a recent interview, including how it hurt his feelings the way he was portrayed.