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BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of PORGY & BESS with Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis & More!

On Thursday, January 12, The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for exciting opening night party to chat with the cast and company and takes you inside below! (more...)

BWW TV: WIT's Cynthia Nixon & Lynne Meadow Meet the Press

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of WIT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow, will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. WIT features Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chiké Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Vivian Bearing), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician). The company met the press on Tuesday, Decmber 13 and BroadwayBeat was on hand for interviews with Cynthia Nixona and Lynn Meadow. Click below to check it out! (more...)

BWW TV: Go Inside the Opening Night of LYSISTRATA JONES on Broadway!

Everybody's talking about LYSISTRATA JONES this week which opened earlier this week to great reviews. Now, Broadway Beat and host Richie Ridge takes you inside the show's opening night with interviews of all the show's stars & more! (more...)

BWW TV: Chatting With THE ROAD TO MECCA Co.; Previews Begin Tomorrow, Dec. 16!

Roundabout Theatre Company's The Road To Mecca, begins previews tomorrow, December 16, and opens officially on January 17, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. This Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play features Tony Award® winner Rosemary Harris as "Miss Helen," Carla Gugino as "Elsa Barlow" and Tony Award® winner Jim Dale as "Marius Byleveld". Click below to hear from the cast and company on the exciting new production! (more...)

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER!

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 SEE FOREVER, which opened December 11, 2011 on Broadway at The St. James Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for the opening night party and takes you inside below! (more...)

BWW TV: Inside the Opening Night Party of STICK FLY!

Last week, December 8, Lydia R. Diamond's STICK FLY opened at the Cort Theatre. Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys presents and writes original music for the Broadway premiere of STICK FLY, directed by Kenny Leon. Broadway Beat was on hand for the celebratory opening night party and takes you inside below! (more...)

BWW TV: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of PORGY & BESS!

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS comes to Broadway in a stirring new staging, featuring such legendary songs as "Summertime," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "I Got Plenty Of Nothing," plus a remarkable cast led by four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Ragtime, "Private Practice"), Drama Desk nominee Norm Lewis (Les Misérables, Sondheim on Sondheim) and two-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier (Race, "In Living Color"). (more...)

BWW TV Must-Watch Exclusive: FOLLIES Cast Mourns EVITA's Return to Broadway at GYPSY OF THE YEAR in Hilarious Sketch

One of our favorite sketches was the cast of FOLLIES, featuring Jan Maxwell, Elaine Paige, Terri White and company 'welcoming' EVITA starring Ricky Martin and Elena Roger to Broadway (and to the Marquis Theater, currently home to FOLLIES). Click below to watch the complete and hilarious performance including Elaine Paige finally showing a little of her EVITA on Broadway! (more...)

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BC/EFA's GYPSY OF THE YEAR Highlights & Interviews - GREASE, HUGH, BILLY ELLIOT, Leslie Uggams & More!

Check out performances by 17 of the hottest Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, a 40-year reunion of the original Broadway cast of Grease, a tribute to national touring companies and appearances by more than 300 actors, singers and dancers. Broadway Beat has got all the highlights of the special event! (more...)

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: GYPSY OF THE YEAR - Original Cast of GREASE Highlights

The opening number featured the original Broadway cast of Grease reuniting for a special 40-year anniversary tribute. Among the stars returning to the stage from one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history are Barry Bostwick (Danny), Carole Demas (Sandy), Adrienne Barbeau (Betty Rizzo), Alan Paul (Teen Angel/Johnny Casino) and Walter Bobbie (Roger). Also joining the opening number reunion are original cast members Don Billett (Vince Fontaine), James Canning (Doody), Daniel Douglas (Burger Palace Boy), Katie Hanley (Marty), Tom Harris (Eugene Florczyk ), Ilene Kristen (Patty Simcox), Joy Rinaldi (Pink Lady) and Mews Small (Frenchy). Grease, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and WarRen Casey, garnered seven Tony Award nominations and played 3,388 Broadway performances before closing April 13, 1980. (more...)

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of BONNIE & CLYDE with Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes & More!

BONNIE & CLYDE opened on Thursday, December 1, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Want to see what went on at the opening party and hear from the stars on their big night? Broadway Beat was there and takes you inside below! (more...)

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: John Cullum & Chita Rivera Light Up Broadway Again in THE VISIT - Watch Performance Highlights Here!

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 Cullum, last night, November 30. Broadway Beat got exclusive coverage of the show and brings you highlights, in addition to company interviews, below! (more...)

BWW TV: Chita Rivera & John Cullum Lead THE VISIT Benefit Nov. 30

The Actors Fund and the Vineyard Theatre present a one-night-only benefit concert performance of THE VISIT, starring Broadway stage legends and Tony Award winners Chita Rivera and John Cullum, tonight, November 30. Click below to hear from the cast and catch a glimpse of the company in rehearsal! (more...)

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of Dan Sperry's Shock Illusion at TIMES SCARE!

Times Scare, New York City's ULTIMATE Haunted Destination, now brings to New York THE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE, where guests step into the tormented mind of one of the most iconic serial killers from the horror movie genre. Click below for a peek inside...if you dare! (more...)

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of SEMINAR!

Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman is making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. The show opened on Broadway last week, Sunday, November 20th and Broadway Beat was inside the after party to chat with the company! (more...)

BWW TV: Opening Night of STANDING ON CEREMONY!

The Off Broadway production of Standing On Ceremony kicked off its open-ended run on November 7 and opened on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Broadway Beat was on hand to cover the show's opening night! (more...)

BWW TV: Opening Night of AN EVENING WITH PATTI AND MANDY on Broadway!

Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, two Broadway legends who first appeared together giving Tony Award winning performances in Evita, have brought their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the Barrymore Theatre for 63 performances through Friday, January 13. The show opened on Monday, November 21 and Broadway Beat was there to capture all the excitement of the night! Scroll down to see the opening night party! (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Beat - Opening Night of PRIVATE LIVES!

Private Lives began on Thursday night, November 17 at The Music Box Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand to capture all the excitement and glamour of the opening night party and to talk to the show's cast! (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: COTTON CLUB PARADE at City Center!

Carla Cook, Brandon Victor Dixon, Jared Grimes and Adriane Lenox star in Duke Ellington's Cotton Club Parade, which opened November 18 at New York City Center and Broadway Beat got an exclusive look at the show on stage! (more...)

BWW TV: First Look at Liza Minnelli & Sam Harris in 'Schmoolie & Minnooli'!

Jim Caruso's Broadway at Birdland concert series presented the premiere of Liza Minnelli and Sam Harris in "Schmoolie & Minnooli" on Sunday November 20 at 6pm and Broadway Beat was there to capture the show's zippy opening number with musical direction by Billy Stritch! (more...)

BWW TV Must Watch!: Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Share Laughter, Tears & Even a Four-Letter Word!

Yesterday, Broadway Beat's Richard Ridge sat down at Sardi's with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin for an emotional and wide-ranging interview that talked about their relationship, about EVITA, what it means to be back on stage together and more! Laughter, tears and even a four-letter word, who could ask for anything more? (more...)

BWW TV: Sneak Peek at COTTON CLUB PARADE at City Center!

Carla Cook, Brandon Victor Dixon, Jared Grimes and Adriane Lenox star in Duke Ellington's Cotton Club Parade, opening November 18 at New York City Center and Broadway Beat got a sneak peek! (more...)

BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES on Opening Night!

Last week, the Lincoln Center Production of Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES directed by Joe Mantello opened at the Booth Theatre. The production stars Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski. Click below to hear from the company on opening night! (more...)

BWW TV: Go Inside the Steamy VENUS IN FUR Opening Night Party!

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie opened last night, November 8 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Broadway Beat was there for the after party to speak with the company about the hot new show! (more...)

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of A CHARITY CASE

A CHARITY CASE starring Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser, Alysia Reiner (Sideways) and Jill Shackner (Les Miserables) opened last week, November 2nd at The Clurman Theatre. This new play about adoption is written and directed by Australian playwright Wendy Beckett. A CHARITY CASE will play through November 20th. Below, Broadway Beat chats with the company and takes you inside opening night. (more...)