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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Photo Coverage: Songs You Should Know Concert at The Laurie Beechman by Peter James Zielinski

Libra Theater Company presented Songs You Should Know, a concert of new and rarely performed songs by some of todays most prolific music theater writers. The concert took place on Monday, Fe…

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Photo Coverage: Nick Jonas Hosts KIDS NIGHT ON BROADWAY Fan Party by Peter James Zielinski

Nick Jonas, currently starring in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, was joined by Charlotte St. Martin Executive Director of the Broadway League, Jord…

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Photo Coverage: VENUS IN FUR Re-Opens on Broadway! by Peter James Zielinski

VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie starring Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy began performances …

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Photo Coverage: Alec Baldwin, Bobby Cannavale & More Come out for Second Stage Bowling Benefit! by Peter James Zielinski

Second Stage Theatre celebrated its annual All-Star Bowling Classic last night, February 6th. For over 20 years, stars of stage and screen have come out to bowl in support of Second Stage's …

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Photo Coverage: Gavin Creel & Stephen Oremus Play JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER! by Peter James Zielinski

Two of the brightest lights from the new Broadway generationtwo-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel and Stephen Oremus, the Tony-winning music director and arranger of Wicked and The Book of Mormo…

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Photo Coverage: Gavin Creel & Stephen Oremus Play Lincoln Center's AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series by Peter James Zielinski

Two of the brightest lights from the new Broadway generationtwo-time Tony nominee Gavin Creel and Stephen Oremus, the Tony-winning music director and arranger of Wicked and The Book of Mormo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Photo Coverage: GODSPELL Promotes New Album at Barnes & Noble! by Peter James Zielinski

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL is currently playing at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. Directed by Danie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:44AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Photo Coverage: Sierra Boggess, Brian d'Arcy James & More at MTC's Annual INTIMATE NIGHT Gala! by Peter James Zielinski

Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show last night, January 30, at The Plaza.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Photo Coverage: WIT Opening Night Red Carpet by Peter James Zielinski

WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow and starring Cynthia Nixon opened on Broadway last night, January 26 to rave reviews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and BWW was there to …

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Photo Coverage: Kevin Spacey, Darren Criss, et al. at the Old Vic Gala by Peter James Zielinski

Last night, January 23, 2012 The Old Vic hosted a Gala evening of entertainment, Old Vic New York, at Gotham Hall, New York City. Hosted by Stephen Fry, the evening included a number of Brit…

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Photo Coverage: THE MOUNTAINTOP Takes Final Broadway Bow by Peter James Zielinski

On Sunday, January 22, The Mountaintop took its final bow on Broadway. The play, starring Samuel L. Jackson in hit Broadway debut and Angela Bassett, was written by Katori Hall and directed…

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

UP ON THE MARQUEE: WIT! by Peter James Zielinski

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winni…

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Photo Coverage: THE ROAD TO MECCA Opening Night Arrivals! by Peter James Zielinski

Roundabout Theatre Company last night opened Athol Fugard's THE ROAD TO MECCA, featuring Tony Award winner RoseMary Harris as Miss Helen, Carla Gugino as Elsa Barlow and Tony Award winner Ji…

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Photo Coverage: Marco Zunino Joins CHICAGO! by Peter James Zielinski

Broadway's celebrated revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO welcomed Latin-American star Marco Zunino in his first Broadway appearance as that s…

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Friday, January 13, 2012

EXCLUSIVE Photo Flash: - TWILIGHT: THE MUSICAL Dress Rehearsal by Peter James Zielinski

A one-night only concert reading presentation of the parody Twilight The Musical is being presented by Ulmer Theatricals, Moxyrah Productions, and Dreamcatcher Entertainment, January 16th, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20PM

Photo Coverage: THE GERSHWIN'S PORGY & BESS Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway! by Peter James Zielinski

Last night, January 12, The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess starring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier, opened at the Richard Rodger's Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand …

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

UP ON THE MARQUEE: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR! by Peter James Zielinski

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Des McAnu…

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Photo Coverage: LYSISTRATA JONES Opens on Broadway! by Peter James Zielinski

Lysistrata Jones began preview performances Saturday, November 12th at the Walter Kerr Theatre and opened officially last night, December 14, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the n…

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Monday, December 12, 2011

UP ON THE MARQUEE: ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER by Peter James Zielinski

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Dr. Mark Bruckner in the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN …

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UP ON THE MARQUEE: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gets a Makeover! by Peter James Zielinski

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history is in its unprecedented 24th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre. In honor of it's upcoming landmark 25th…

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites for 2011 GYPSY OF THE YEAR! Part Two by Peter James Zielinski

Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS' 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year, which was presented Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6 at the New Amsterdam Theatre, featured performances by 17 of t…

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Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites for 2011 GYPSY OF THE YEAR! by Peter James Zielinski

Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS' 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year, which was presented Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6 at the New Amsterdam Theatre, featured performances by 17 of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23PM
Monday, December 5, 2011

Photo Coverage: Jon Hamm, Mario Cantone, et al. Attend NY Stage and Film Gala by Peter James Zielinski

New York Stage and Film held its Annual Winter Gala last night, December 4, 2011 at The Plaza Hotel 770 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Honored at this year's ceremony was Academy Award nominee…

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Photo Coverage: WAR HORSE Film Premieres in NYC by Peter James Zielinski

Steven Spielberg has adapted War Horse into a feature length film, which is set to be released in movie theaters on December 25. The filmed premiered in New York City yesterday, December 3,…

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Photo Coverage: Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters & Stars of FOLLIES Celebrate Cast Album Release at B&N by Peter James Zielinski

PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, released the new two-disc set Broadway cast album of the Kennedy Center's acclaimed revival of FOLLIES…

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera & John Cullum Shine in THE VISIT Benefit - Curtain Call and After Party Shots! by Peter James Zielinski

The Actors Fund and the Vineyard Theatre presented a one-night-only benefit concert performance of THE VISIT, starring Broadway stage legends and Tony Award winners Chita Rivera and John Cul…

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Photo Coverage: Charles Busch Channels Katherine Hepburn in TEA AT FIVE Reading by Peter James Zielinski

Four Things Productions opened the special, one-night-only staged reading of Matthew Lombardo's High, Looped one-woman show, Tea at Five, starring Charles Busch The Divine Sister, The Tale o…

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Photo Coverage: Melissa Errico Sparkles at Joe's Pub by Peter James Zielinski

Saturday night, November 19th, Melissa Errico made her long awaited return to solo concert-ing at the newly renovated beautifully Joes Pub. The venue was packed with family, friends and fans…

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Photo Coverage: Cheyenne Jackson Performs at Carnegie Hall by Peter James Zielinski

On November 18 at 800pm, The New York Pops orchestra, conducted by Music Director Steven Reineke, took audiences back to the Mad Men era, when Bossa Nova was new and dance music was smooth a…

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN Welcomes Christina Sajous as 'Arachne' by Peter James Zielinski

Rebecca Faulkenberry took her premiere bow in SPIDER-MAN on November 10 and last night, November 15, Christina Sajous made her SPIDEY debut.

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Photo Coverage: MARY POPPINS Lights the Empire State Building in Honor of 5th Broadway Anniversary by Peter James Zielinski

In honor of the 5th anniversary of Mary Poppins on Broadway, Mary Poppins Steffanie Leigh, along with a crew of Chimney Sweeps flipped the switch and lit the world-famous Empire State Buildi…

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