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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Beseeches Thee to Go Inside GODSPELL's Big Broadway Opening Night! by Broadway Beat

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater on November 7, 2011. Broadwa…

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Friday, November 4, 2011

BWW TV: Inside PRIVATE LIVES Press Day with Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross & More! by Broadway Beat

Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES starring Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross, directed by Richard Eyre, begins Broadway previews on Sunday November 6 and opening night is Thursday November 17. The limit…

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

BWW TV: Marilyn Maye Pays Tribute to Jerry Herman in THE BEST OF TIMES IS NOW at Feinstein's at Loew's Regency by Broadway Beat

Feinstein's at Loews Regency continues its Fall 2011 season with the return engagement of Grammy Award nominated singer and entertainer Marilyn Maye. Her new show, The Best Of Times Is Now -…

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Friday, October 21, 2011

BWW TV: Inside the Opening Night Party of RELATIVELY SPEAKING! by Broadway Beat

The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING - three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro - opened l…

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BWW TV: SONS OF THE PROPHET Celebrates Opening Night! by Broadway Beat

The Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play, Sons of the Prophet, opened last night, October 20. Directed by Peter DuBois, the cast features Yusef Bulos Bi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM
Thursday, October 20, 2011

BWW TV: Chatting with Alicia Keys and the Company of STICK FLY! by Broadway Beat

Rosie Benton, Dul Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Condola Rashadall star in STICK FLY, the critically-acclaimed American play by Lydia R. Diamond and directed byK…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

BWW TV: STANDING ON CEREMONY, THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS Press Preview! by Broadway Beat

Joan Stein and Richard Frankel, are presenting Standing on Ceremony The Gay Marriage Plays, featuring Tony Award-nominee and Theatre World Award winner Craig Bierko The Music Man, Daytime Em…

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BWW TV: MAMMA MIA! Turns 10 on Broadway! A Look Back at Opening Night by Broadway Beat

Today, the international hit musical MAMMA MIA celebrates its 10th year on Broadway. MAMMA MIA opened at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre on October 18, 2001, and has become one of the most …

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Monday, October 17, 2011

BWW TV: Inside the Celebratory After Party of THE MOUNTAINTOP! by Broadway Beat

The Mountaintop starring Samuel L. Jackson DR. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Angela Bassett, directed by the Tony-nominated Kenny Leon Fences, A Raisin in the Sun, opened last night, October …

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BWW TV: Meet the Company of LYSISTRATA JONES! by Broadway Beat

Yesterday, October 13, the company of Lysistrata Jones took some time out from some rigorous basketball training with former NBA star and Hall of Famer Chris Millen to meet the press. Broadw…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

BWW TV: Go Inside MAN & BOY Opening Night! by Broadway Beat

Broadway Beat was on hand for the Man and Boy opening night and takes you inside the after party below. Here what Langella and the stars have to say about the new production

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

BWW TV: Chatting with BONNIE & CLYDE & Cohorts - Inside Performance Preview Day! by Broadway Beat

BONNIE amp CLYDE will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. The company met the press yesterday, October 4,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

BWW TV: Bobby Cannavale, Ellen Barkin et al. Honor George C. Wolfe with SDC 'Mr. Abbott' Prize by Broadway Beat

Last night, October 3, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation SDCF, just honored acclaimed director George C. Wolfe with the 2011 Mr. Abbott Award for his incredible breadth and depth…

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BWW TV: Sneak Peek of THE LITTLE PRINCE at the New Victory Theatre! by Broadway Beat

The New Victory Theater has launched its 2011-12 season with the New York premiere of The Little Prince. Written by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, The Little Prince is an enchanting and fai…

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Friday, September 30, 2011

BWW TV: Meet Alan Rickman and the Cast of SEMINAR! by Broadway Beat

The cast of Seminar met the press yesterday, September 28. Broadway Beat was there to get the scoop on the show from the cast and creative team

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

BWW TV: Signature Theatre Breaks Ground on New Signature Center; Norton et al. Announce New Season by Broadway Beat

At a special press event on the construction site of the new venue, Signature Theatre loyalists Edward Norton, Edward Albee and more were on hand to discuss the future plans of the company. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM

BWW TV: Inside Rehearsal with Arcelus, Kudisch & THE BLUE FLOWER Company by Broadway Beat

Second Stage Theatre will present the new musical THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, this fall. Previews w…

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

BWW TV: Inside THE SUBMISSION Opening Night Party! by Broadway Beat

MCC Theater's production of Jeff Talbott's THE SUBMISSION opened last night at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The production features Jonathan Groff Spring Awakening, Glee, Will Rogers When the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:51PM

BWW TV: Meet the Cast and Crew of GODSPELL! by Broadway Beat

Directed by Daniel Goldstein and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli South Pacific, GODSPELL begins preview performances at Circle in the Square Theatre on Thursday, Oct…

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

BWW TV: Cast and Crew of VENUS IN FUR Meets the Press by Broadway Beat

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie stars Tony nominee Nina Arianda reprising her ac…

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

BWW TV: Meet the 2011 NYMF Participants- Part 1 by Broadway Beat

The New York Musical Theatre Festival NYMF presented a special preview of the 2011 Festival selections, featuring Ennio The Living Paper Cartoon, Fcking Hipsters, Ghostlight, Greenwood, Jane…

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BWW TV: Meet the 2011 NYMF Participants- Part 2! by Broadway Beat

The New York Musical Theatre Festival NYMF presented a special preview of the 2011 Festival selections, featuring Ennio The Living Paper Cartoon, Fcking Hipsters, Ghostlight, Greenwood, Jane…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:14PM

BWW TV: Andrea McArdle, Rachel York & More Preview 2011 NYMF Shows! by Broadway Beat

The New York Musical Theatre Festival NYMF presented a special preview of the 2011 Festival selections, featuring Ennio The Living Paper Cartoon, Fcking Hipsters, Ghostlight, Greenwood, Jane…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

BWW TV: The Stars of '8' Talk Marriage Equality and Broadway Premiere by Broadway Beat

Last night the American Foundation for Equal Rights AFER and Broadway Impact launched the all-star Broadway premiere of 8. The play, which chronicles the historic trial in the federal legal …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

BWW TV: Inside the FOLLIES Opening Night Celebration! by Broadway Beat

Performances began on Sunday, August 7th for James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES, directed by Eric Schaeffer, with choreography by Warren Carlyle and music direction by James Moore.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:59PM
Monday, September 12, 2011

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of Broadway's CHINGLISH! by Broadway Beat

CHINGLISH, the new comedy by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang M. Butterfly, and directed by OBIE Award winner Leigh Silverman, will begin previews at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:53PM
Thursday, September 8, 2011

BWW TV: Nick Jonas Talks HOW TO SUCCEED; Begins Performances January 24 as J. Pierrepont Finch! by Broadway Beat

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier, Nick Jonas will climb the corporate ladder as Broadway's next J. Pierrepont Finch' in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical comedy HOW TO SUCCE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM
Sunday, July 24, 2011

BWW TV: Celebrating with DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY on Opening Night! by Broadway Beat

Roundabout Theatre Company opened Death Takes a Holiday last night, July 21, 2011 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. As reported yesterday, lea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Sunday, July 10, 2011

BWW TV Flashback: THE NORMAL HEART Closes Today on Broadway by Broadway Beat

The Broadway premiere of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play The Normal Heart will play the final performance of its limited, 12-week engagement this Sunday, July 10 at 700 p.m., as schedule…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:11AM
Friday, June 24, 2011

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Introduces VOCA PEOPLE! by Broadway Beat

Yesterday, June 23, VOCA PEOPLE, created by Lior Kalfo and Shai Fishman, landed at The Westside Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for the press preview and brings you coverage below

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BROADWAY BARES 2011 - MASTERPIECE Performance Highlights! by Broadway Beat

Broadway Bares XXI Masterpiece, the modern-day burlesque spectacular featuring 192 Broadway dancers, made history Sunday by raising a record-breaking 1,103,072 to benefit Broadway CaresEquit…

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