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Friday, July 14, 2017

Clueless: ‘My Dear Watson’ by Matthew Wexler

The real mystery is: Do we need another Sherlock Holmes musical?

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:12AM
Thursday, July 13, 2017

Casting Call: Who’s Headed to Broadway and Beyond? by Matthew Wexler

Casting news from Lincoln Center Theater, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, MCC Theater and Ahmanson Theatre.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:18PM

Ultimate Broadway-Inspired NYC Itinerary: ‘Waitress’ by Matthew Wexler

In our new series, The Broadway Blog and ShowTickets.com have curated the ultimate New York City itinerary to complement your Broadway experience.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:42PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Could Be, Who Knows?: Joan Vázquez — ‘Something’s Coming: A Sondheim Tribute’ by Matthew Wexler

Spanish singer/actor Joan Vázquez made his New York City debut at Feinstein's/54 Below with a tribute to musical theater icon Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Brunch with Broadway Stars at the Lambs Club by Matthew Wexler

Geoffrey Zakarian’s The Lambs Club has teamed up with some of Broadway's best musicals to present Brunch with Broadway Stars.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:48PM
Monday, July 10, 2017

The Caregiver’s Tale: ‘Marvin’s Room’ by Matthew Wexler

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin’s Room, Scott McPherson’s award-winning play about the laughter that can shine through life’s darkest moments.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:42PM
Friday, July 7, 2017

Island Time: Rare Revival of ‘Jamaica’ Opens Off-Broadway by Matthew Wexler

Harlem Repertory Theatre presents Yip Harburg and Fred Saidy’s powerful musical about a Jamaican woman’s dream of moving to New York City.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:42AM
Thursday, July 6, 2017

Icelandair Raises the Curtain at 39,000 Feet by Matthew Wexler

Cabin crew at Icelandair are waiting in the wings – to put on a live theater show for passengers at 39,000 feet.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:33PM
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

2+2=5: ‘1984’ on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

Following four successful U.K. runs, the new stage adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece comes to New York.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:04AM
Tuesday, July 4, 2017

4 Musicals to Celebrate Fourth of July by Matthew Wexler

Broadway has played host to some of our favorite musicals that explore the American experience. Here are some of our favorites.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:12AM
Monday, July 3, 2017

Don’t Miss: Daniel Koek at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Matthew Wexler

Daniek Koek (Photo courtesy of Megan Minutillo) One of the West End’s biggest stars heads to Feinstein’s/54 Below for one performance only. Daniel Koek‘s West End…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:54AM
Friday, June 30, 2017

Just Released: ‘Hamilton’ Sing-Along by Matthew Wexler

Atlantic Records released 'The Hamilton Instrumentals,' a companion to the Grammy Award Winning and 3x Platinum Original Broadway Cast Recording.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:48PM
Thursday, June 29, 2017

Don’t Miss: ‘Village Orpheus’ at the Fresh Fruit Festival by Matthew Wexler

In this neoclassical fantasy, mid-century poet Frank O’Hara takes on the role of Orpheus, as he, his lover Joe, and a chorus of New York bohemians sing the Village back to life and love.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:54PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Gay Son of a Preacher Man: ‘The Crusade of Connor Stephens’ by Matthew Wexler

Extreme loss shakes a Texas family as it comes to terms with a tragic act of violence. A new play by Dewey Moss.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:36PM
Monday, June 26, 2017

Naughty Bits: ‘Bastard Jones’ at The Cell by Matthew Wexler

Based on Henry Fielding's bawdy 18th-century novel, Bastard Jones is a rollicking adventure of deception, misunderstanding and bed-hopping.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:18PM
Sunday, June 25, 2017

5 Must-Watch Musical Theater Numbers to Celebrate Pride by Matthew Wexler

Watch scenes from some of our favorite LGBT-themed musicals.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:33PM
Thursday, June 22, 2017

Don’t Miss: ‘Long Stories Short: The Songs of Mizer and Moore’ by Matthew Wexler

Winners of the 2016 Fred Ebb Award for excellence in musical theater songwriting, Mizer and Moore present a one-night-only concert of their work.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:42PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The Jellicle Ball Hits the Road: ‘CATS’ Announces National Tour by Matthew Wexler

Mamie Parris in ‘CATS’ on Broadway. (Photo: Matthew Murphy via The Broadway Blog.) Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization announced today that the…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:42PM
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Crime, Punishment and Resilience: ‘Acquittal’ at Pan Asian Rep. by Matthew Wexler

Cover photo: Aizzah Fatima as Zahida Zaman in ‘Acquittal’ at Pan Asian Repertory Theatre. By Ryan Leeds Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, which began in 1977…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54AM
Monday, June 19, 2017

‘Sing for Hope’ in Central Park by Matthew Wexler

Cast members from three of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit Broadway shows will come together on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 12 p.m. in the Central…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:33AM
Friday, June 16, 2017

Suspicious Minds: ‘Attack of the Elvis Impersonators’ by Matthew Wexler

By Ryan Leeds Before attending the Off-Broadway show Attack of the Elvis Impersonators, I met a friend at a nearby café. When the check arrived, I offered her money for the iced coffee I h…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:06AM
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Ingrid Michaelson Steps into ‘The Great Comet’ by Matthew Wexler

Multi-platinum recording artist Ingrid Michaelson will join the cast of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 as ‘Sonya’ beginning July 3,…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:33PM
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Pride Week at Joe’s Pub by Matthew Wexler

The Public Theater took a major hit this week as Delta Air Lines and Bank of America both pulled sponsorships in response to the theater’s controversial production of Julius Caesar. H…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:33AM
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Broadway Sings for Pride: June 26 by Matthew Wexler

On Monday, June 26, 2017, Broadway Sings for Pride will premiere their 7th anniversary benefit concert in New York City at the JCC Manhattan. This milestone event will be filled with singing…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:24AM
Monday, June 12, 2017

The 71st Annual Tony Awards: Recap and Winners by Matthew Wexler

Last night’s broadcast of the 71st Annual Tony Awards revealed a few surprises, some unexpected wins, and a couple of sigh-worthy missteps that had theatergoers wondering where the the…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:24PM
Friday, June 9, 2017

More ‘Hamilton’ Swag Hits the Market – Who Needs a Pillow? by Matthew Wexler

Hamilton, winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a collaboration with the 150-year-old Faribault Woolen Mill of two distinctive new products: Hamilton-themed pillows…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:36AM

5 Tony-Worthy Performances That Didn’t Get Nominated by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog continues our partnership with ShowTickets.com, one of the best online resources for choosing, purchasing, and saving on the most popular shows nationwide. We’ve combin…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:42AM
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Little Shop of Piranhas: ‘The Artificial Jungle’ by Matthew Wexler

By Samuel L. Leiter You can feel the influence of Little Shop of Horrors on Charles Ludlam’s The Artificial Jungle, a campy takeoff on film noir and B-movies, the minute you see Bert Scott…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:04PM

Don’t Miss: Broadway Barks, July 8 by Matthew Wexler

Broadway Barks co-founder Bernadette Peters announces her Mozart in the Jungle co-star, Malcolm McDowell, to co-host the 19th annual dog & cat adoption event with her on July 8, 2017. Th…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:12PM
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Cyndi Lauper Slated to Co-Write ‘Working Girl’ Musical by Matthew Wexler

Producers Fox Stage Productions and Aged In Wood Productions are pleased to announce plans to adapt the blockbuster film Working Girl into a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Grammy…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:54AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

‘Escape to Margaritaville’ Heads to Broadway by Matthew Wexler

Producers Frank Marshall, Mindy Rich, Anita Waxman, and Beth Williams announced this week that Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of iconic singer-songwriter-autho…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:06PM

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