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Monday, May 25, 2015

Jesse Garcia on Making His Big Broadway Entrance in The Pee-wee Herman Show by Michael Mellini

Age & Hometown: "Old enough." Rawlins, Wyoming.Currently: Making his Broadway debut as the Playhouse's Internet savvy electrician Sergio in The Pee-wee Herman Show.Opening Doors: Before …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

La Bete's Mark Rylance on Playing the Fool and Heading to Jerusalem by Michael Mellini

In La Bete, Mark Rylance not only has the difficult task of performing a script written entirely in rhyming verse, but as the buffoonish street clown Valere, he delivers a nearly 40-minute-l…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

No Long Hair for the Square! Spider-Man Star Reeve Carney on His 'Lame' Peter Parker Haircut by Michael Mellini

Super strength. The ability to climb skyscrapers. It must be feel pretty cool to play Spider-Man. Right, Reeve Carney? Yes, except for one element, according to the Spider-Man, Turn Off the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Reeve Carney on the Pressure and Pleasure of Starring in Spider-Man by Michael Mellini

Age & Hometown: 27. New York City.Currently: Swinging into his first Broadway show as your friendly neighborhood webslinger in Julie Taymor's mega-musical, Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Here Comes Santa Claus! Elf's George Wendt Talks Broadway, Cheers and Michael Jackson by Michael Mellini

Santa Claus is working overtime this year by delivering all those toys and performing eight shows a week! Well, not quite, but Broadway audiences can catch TV icon George Wendt take on the b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Jennifer Damiano Sheds Light on the Buzzed-About World of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Michael Mellini

She's just 19 years old, but Jennifer Damiano has already racked up quite a Broadway resume. She made her debut in the original cast of Spring Awakening, then scored a 2009 Tony nomination a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

What's Up, Nikki Blonsky? The Love, Loss Star on Her Stage Debut and Kissing Zac Efron by Michael Mellini

After dancing from teenage ice cream shop server to overnight movie star thanks to the 2007 film adaptation of Hairspray, it seemed inevitable that Nikki Blonsky would end up on the New York…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

T.V. Carpio Talks Tapping Into Her Dark Side for Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark by Michael Mellini

Age & Hometown: 29. Hong KongCurrent Role: Arachne, the first human to ever obtain spider-like powers, who functions as both a mentor and nemesis to the title hero in Spider-Man, Turn Of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Trey Parker and Matt Stone on Their B'way Book: 'Mormons Are Going to Like the Show' by Michael Mellini

From Tom Cruise to Islamic radicals, South Park masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone have angered their fair share of people during the show's 15-season run. The Broadway-bound scribes are…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Arcadia's Billy Crudup on Transitioning from 'Romantic Figure' to 'Pompous Buffoon' by Michael Mellini

Tony winner Billy Crudup is about to tackle Tom Stoppard's Arcadia yet again. The actor made his Broadway debut in the original 1995 production as dashing 19th century tutor Septimus Hodge. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

What's Up, Alexis Bledel? The Love, Loss Star Talks Fashion, Gilmore Girls & Robert Redford by Michael Mellini

After seven seasons as intelligent, driven and devoted daughter Rory on TV's Gilmore Girls, Alexis Bledel has gone on to star in films such as Post Grad and The Sisterhood of the Traveling P…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Lombardi's Robert Christopher Riley and Bill Dawes React to Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl Win by Michael Mellini

As the Green Bay Packers emerged victorious at this year's Super Bowl, the cast of Broadway's Packers-themed drama Lombardi gathered after their Sunday matinee at nearby restaurant Robert Em…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Check Out Oscar Nominee Jacki Weaver's Grizzly Priscilla Background by Michael Mellini

When it's time for Jacki Weaver, the Oscar-nominated star of Animal Kingdom, to pick out a red carpet outfit for the February 27 awards ceremony, the Australian actress should have no troubl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Nanu Nanu! Bengal Tiger's Robin Williams Says Lady Gaga Was 'Keeping It Real' with Grammy Egg Stunt by Michael Mellini

Pop sensation Lady Gaga made quite the entrance at this year's Grammy Awards when the singer traveled down the red carpet in a giant egg. The "Born This Way" singer isn't the first person to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Nanu Nanu! Bengal Tiger's Robin Williams Says Lady Gaga Was 'Keeping It Real' with Grammy Egg Stunt by Michael Mellini

Pop sensation Lady Gaga made quite the entrance at this year's Grammy Awards when the singer traveled down the red carpet in a giant egg. The "Born This Way" singer isn't the first person to…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Arcadia's Tom Riley on Making His Broadway Debut as a Flirtatious British Stud by Michael Mellini

Age and Hometown: 29; Maidstone, EnglandCurrent Role: a Broadway debut performance as suave 19th century mathematics tutor Septimus Hodge in the Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia.Ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

What's Up, Van Hughes? The American Idiot Rocker On Taking the Jump From Standby to Star by Michael Mellini

For the past year, Van Hughes has sat in the wings of the St. James Theatre as a standby for American Idiot's three leading roles. Now, as a slew of new cast members join Green Day's rock op…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Headdresses and Heels! Broadway's Newest Queen Tony Sheldon on Getting Glam in Priscilla by Michael Mellini

After originating the role of Bernadette, a past-her-prime transsexual on a road trip across the Australian Outback with two drag queen pals, in the original Australian production of Priscil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Star Jennifer Damiano Says Bono 'Had a Great Time' Seeing Spider-Man by Michael Mellini

Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark composer, U2's Bono, paid his first visit to the show on January 4 and the rocker gave Spidey a thumbs-up, according to the musical's star Jennifer Damiano. "He…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights in Honor of James Gandolfini by Michael Mellini

Broadway theaters will dim their lights this week to pay tribute to the passing of James Gandolfini, who passed away on June 19 at the age of 51. Theater marquees will go dark for one minute…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights in Honor of Tony Nominee James Gandolfini by Michael Mellini

Broadway theaters will dim their lights this week to pay tribute to the passing of James Gandolfini, who passed away on June 19 at the age of 51. Theater marquees will go dark for one minute…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM
Monday, June 24, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Wicked Takes in Over $2 Million During Busy First Week of Summer by Michael Mellini

The summer crowds have officially arrived to Broadway as 11 shows earned over $1 million. Box office champ Wicked saw its ticket sales soar past the $2 million mark, while new shows like Kin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:14PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Tony-Winning Musical Kinky Boots Plays to Full Houses by Michael Mellini

During the week leading up to the Tony Awards audiences packed into many of the season's biggest new shows including eventual Best Musical winner Kinky Boots. Ticket sales for Cyndi Laup…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:05AM
Monday, June 3, 2013

Broadway Grosses: Lucky Guy, Starring Tom Hanks, Continues to Play to Sold Out Houses by Michael Mellini

New York theatergoes continue to pack in the Broadhurst Theater to catch Tom Hanks make his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy. The show played to a very healthy 101.64% capacity this week. New hit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:27PM
Thursday, May 30, 2013

I'll Eat You Last, Starring Bette Midler, Recoups Broadway Investment by Michael Mellini

I'll Eat You Last, the new bio play about famed Hollywood agent Sue Mengers, has recouped its initial $2.4 million investment, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Starring Bette Midler …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:43PM
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tickets on Sale for A Kid Like Jake, Starring Carla Gugino by Michael Mellini

Tickets are now on sale for LCT3’s world premiere production of A Kid Like Jake, starring Carla Gugino, Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck and Peter Grosz. Daniel Pearle…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:55PM

Broadway Grosses: Audiences Keep Dancing to the Hits of Motown Over Holiday Weekend by Michael Mellini

The Memorial Day holiday weekend helped many Broadway shows boost their ticket sales. Audiences looking for some great music history continue to head to Motown as the new tuner pulled in ove…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike's Kristine Nielsen and The Nance's Lewis J. Stadlen Honored with Richard Seff Awards by Michael Mellini

Kristine Nielsen and Lewis J. Stadlen have won the Actors' Equity Foundation's Richard Seff Award for their respective performances in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike&n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:15PM

The Drawer Boy Sets Early Closing Date Off-Broadway by Michael Mellini

Michael Healey’s The Drawer Boy will play its final performance at off-Broadway’s SoHo Playhouse on May 19. The show was originally scheduled to run through June 16.&nb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:57AM

Buyer and Cellar's Michael Urie and Kinky Boots' Annaleigh Ashford Win Clarence Derwent Awards by Michael Mellini

Buyer and Cellar’s Michael Urie and Kinky Boots’ Annaleigh Ashford have won the Actors' Equity Foundation's Clarence Derwent Awards. The award honors the m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:16AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in Mary Poppins at the Muny by Michael Mellini

Jenny Powers and Rob McClure will lead the Muny's production of Mary Poppins as Mary and Bert respectively. Directed by Gary Griffin, the musical will run July 25 through August 2 at the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards