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VIDEO: On This Day, July 4- Happy Birthday, Tracy Letts
by BWW News Desk - July 4, 2020

On this day, we're wishing a very happy birthday to the star of the current Broadway revival of All My Sons, Tracy Letts!

VIDEO: On This Day, July 3- Happy Birthday Audra McDonald and Betty Buckley!
by BWW News Desk - July 3, 2020

It's a double bill Happy Birthday on this day for Broadway legends Audra McDonald and Betty Buckley!

VIDEO: On This Day, July 2- Remembering Michael Bennett
by BWW News Desk - July 2, 2020

On this day, we celebrate the life and legacy of legendary Broadway choreographer and director, Michael Bennett, who passed away from complications from AIDS on this day in 1987.

VIDEO: On This Day, July 1- Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At City Center
by BWW News Desk - July 1, 2020

On this day in 2015, Jake Gyllenhaal and original 'Audrey', Ellen Greene took the stage at City Center in a concert production of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 30 - Al Pacino Stars In THE MERCHANT OF VENICE On Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2020

On this day in 2010, Al Pacino returned to Broadway as the title character in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice,

VIDEO: On This Day, June 29- Happy Birthday, Brian d'Arcy James!
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2020

Brian d'Arcy James originated the role of King George in the sold-out Off-Broadway run of Hamilton at The Public Theater. In 2015, immediately following Hamilton, Brian starred in the Broadway musical SOMETHING ROTTEN.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 28- Happy Birthday, Mel Brooks!
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2020

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of legendary funnyman, Mel Brooks!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 27- Happy Birthday, Michael Mayer!
by A.A. Cristi - June 27, 2020

Michael Mayer is an award-winning director whose work spans from theatre and opera to film and television. He is currently represented on Broadway by HEAD OVER HEELS, the new musical featuring hit songs of the Go-Go's.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 26: Remembering Nora Ephron
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2020

Today we celebrate the life, work, and spirit of writer and director, Nora Ephron, who passed away on this day, June 26, 2012. She was 71.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 24- Happy Birthday, Michele Lee!
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2020

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of legendary actor and entertainer, Michele Lee!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 23- Happy Birthday, Bob Fosse!
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2020

On this day we're celebrating a giant in a the world's of dance and directing, the legendary Bob Fosse!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 17: A STRANGE LOOP Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2020

On this day in 2019, Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop opened off-Broadway at Playwright's Horizons.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 4 - Happy Birthday, Julie White!
by A.A. Cristi - June 4, 2020

Today we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-winner, Julie White!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 31 - THE BOYS IN THE BAND Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2020

On this day in 2018, Mart Crowley's groundbreaking 1968 play, The Boys in the Band returned to Broadway, directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy and David Stone, 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 30 - Happy Birthday, Idina Menzel!
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2020

Today we're celebrating the birthday of the -wickedly talented- Idina Menzel!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 27- Happy Birthday, Dee Dee Bridgewater!
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2020

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Tony winner Dee Dee Bridgewater!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 27 - ANASTASIA Premieres at Hartford Stage
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2020

The world premiere of the new musical ANASTASIA, starring Christy Altomare and Derek Klena, opened May 27, 2016 at Hartford Stage. 

VIDEO: On This Day, May 25- Happy Birthday!, Leslie Uggams!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2020

On this day, we're wishing a very Happy Birthday to Broadway legend, Leslie Uggams!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 24- MAME Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2020

On this day in 1966 the classic musical comedy, Mame, opened on Broadway!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 23: HADESTOWN Debuts Off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2020

On this day in 2016, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical HADESTOWN celebrated its off-Broadway opening at New York Theatre Workshop.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 21- GYPSY Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2020

Today in 1959, Gypsy opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 702 performances.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 18: Happy Birthday, Tina Fey!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2020

On this day we celebrate the birthday of the real queen Bee of Mean Girls on Broadway, the great Tina Fey!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 16- ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Opens On Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2020

Today in 1946, Annie Get Your Gun opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1147 performances.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 13- THE PAJAMA GAME Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020

Today in 1954, The Pajama Game opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 1063 performances. The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7½ Cents by Richard Bissell. It features a score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The story deals with labor troubles in a pajama factory, where worker demands for a seven-and-a-half cents raise are going unheeded. In the midst of this ordeal, love blossoms between Babe, the grievance committee head, and Sid, the new factory superintendent. The original production won a Tony for Best Musical, and the 2006 Broadway revival won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 12 - CARRIE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020

On this day in 1988, the musical adaptation of the horror tale, Carrie, began its notoriously short original Broadway run.


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