 BWW Awards Update 5/22 - 8 Days to Go and Currently 4(!) Ties!
May 22, 2013
Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/22 with just 8 days to go in voting!
 Featured Performer of the Week: Brian Graziani
May 21, 2013
Today, we're thrilled to feature New Jersey native Brian Graziani! Get to know Brian via our Q&A and check out his performance reel below!
 INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/20; PIPPIN Breaks Another House Record
May 20, 2013
Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 5/19/2013.
 SPECIAL COVERAGE: All the 2013 Drama Desk Award Winners - MATILDA, VANYA AND SONIA, PIPPIN, VIRGINIA WOOLF and More!
May 19, 2013
The 58th Annual Drama Desk take place tonight, May 19th at Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street). BroadwayWorld will be updating the list of winners live, so be sure to check back to stay in the know!
BWW Awards Update 5/18: 12 Days to Go - Mann & Chase TIED!
May 18, 2013
Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/18 with just 12 days to go in voting!
 BWW Flashback: Second Stage's THE LAST FIVE YEARS Ends Extended Run Today; Ghostlight Set for New Recording, Film
May 18, 2013
In May, it was announced that Ghostlight Records will preserve the hit Second Stage Theatre production of The Last Five Years, created and directed by Jason Robert Brown. Second Stage Theatre has extended this production starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe three times. The Last Five Years is performed at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street) through today, May 18, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a flashback of the musical's run off-Broadway!
BWW Awards Update 5/17 - 13 Days to Go!
May 17, 2013
Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/17 with just 13 days to go in voting!
 Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 5/13
May 17, 2013
If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of May 13!
 Featured Performer of the Week: Jamey Grisham
May 14, 2013
Today, we're thrilled to feature actor, composer, and musician Jamey Grisham!
 Regional Dance Company of the Week: Alameda Civic Ballet, CA
May 14, 2013
Alameda Civic Ballet was founded in February 2003 and achieved non-profit 501(c)(3) status as a charitable organization in November of 2004. The goal of the company is to create and present quality community accessible ballet performances, while providing young dancers with valuable experience performing alongside professional dancers.
BWW Awards Update 5/13; 17 Days to Go - DROOD, Lauper, Mitchell & More in the Lead!
May 13, 2013
Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/13 with just 17 days to go in voting!
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/13; PIPPIN and BETTE Break Records
May 13, 2013
Two record breakers this week, I'LL EAT YOU LAST, Bette Midler's return to Broadway, has broken the box office record at the Booth Theatre. The production grossed $865,144 for the week ending May 12, 2013. This marks the second consecutive week the production has set the box office record at the Booth. The production's previous record of $753,217 was set the week ending May 5, 2013.
Also, the new Broadway production of PIPPIN has broken the house record for the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) grossing $861,513 over eight performances for the week ending May 12, 2013.
 What's Playing on Broadway May 13-19
May 13, 2013
This week marks your last chance to see Alec Baldwin lead the Tony-Nominated ORPHANS. The production, which also stars Ben Foster and Tony Award Nominee Tom Sturridge, will play its final show on Sunday, May 19. Scroll below to see what else is playing this week!
 Boston Theater Critics Association Hosts 2013 Elliot Norton Awards Ceremony Tonight
May 13, 2013
The Boston Theater Critics Association previously announced its nominations for the 31st Annual Elliot Norton Awards. The awards, which recognize excellence in Greater Boston theater, will be presented tonight, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Mainstage, 559 Washington Street, Boston.
 2012-13 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced - PIPPIN Tops List with 7, Followed by KINKY BOOTS
May 13, 2013
Winner's Tally for 2 or more: Pippin 7; Kinky Boots 3; Matilda The Musical 2; My Name Is Asher Lev 2 ;The Nance 2; Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike 2;
 BWW Flashback: 'Here's to the Night' - A Toast to JEKYLL & HYDE, Closing on Broadway Today
May 12, 2013
The new Broadway production of JEKYLL & HYDE, starring Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox, plays its final performance today, May 12, 2013, after 15 previews and 30 regular performances at the Marquis Theatre. Direct from a 25-week national tour which launched in October 2012, JEKYLL & HYDE began previews on Broadway on April 5 and opened on April 18, 2013. The production was originally scheduled to run through June. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the musical's journey across the country and onto the Great White Way!
 Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 5/6
May 10, 2013
If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of May 6!
BWW Awards Update 5/9 - Tight Race Between KINKY BOOTS & MATILDA!
May 9, 2013
Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/9 with just 21 days to go in voting!
 BWW Exclusive: Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis to Star in LES MISERABLES at the Muny July 15 - 21; Highly Anticipated Cast Announced!
May 8, 2013
The Muny announced principal casting for the fifth show of its fantastic 95th season, Les Miserables. Broadway veterans Hugh Panaro and Norm Lewis make their Muny debuts starring as Jean Valjean and Javert, respectively. Also starring is Michael McCormick as Thenardier. The production is directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, who served as the associate director and executive producer of the original Broadway, touring and Canadian companies of Les Miserables.
 Featured Performer of the Week: Richard Strimer
May 8, 2013
Today, we're thrilled to feature Richard Strimer currently playing Gene Kelly in Chicago's Theatre at the Center's WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING!
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 5/6
May 6, 2013
Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 5/5/2013.
What's Playing on Broadway May 6-12
May 6, 2013
This week is your last chance to catch Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox in the new production of JEKYLL & HYDE. The show plays its final performance this Sunday, 5/12, at the Marquis Theatre. There's lots else to see so scroll below to find out what's playing on Broadway this week!
 High School in the Spotlight: Shorewood High, WI
May 6, 2013
This week, we're thrilled to feature the Drama Department at Wisconsin's Shorewood High School under the direction of Joe King.
 THE WHALE, DOGFIGHT, THE PIANO LESSON & More Win Big at 2013 Lucille Lortel Off-Broadway Awards
May 5, 2013
The Off-Broadway League today gave out awards in 14 categories and two additional special awards for the 2013 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards were handed out on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at NYU Skirball Center, hosted by acclaimed stage and screen actors Aasif Mandvi and Maura Tierney. This year's event once again benefited The Actors Fund.
 BWW Flashback: THE TESTAMENT OF MARY Closes on Broadway Today
May 5, 2013
The Testament of Mary, the new play by Colm Toibin, starring award-winning stage and screen actress Fiona Shaw and directed by Deborah Warner, will end its run today, May 5, at the Walter Kerr Theatre (218 West 48 Street). The production, which began previews Tuesday, March 26 and opened on Monday, April 22, will have played 27 previews and 16 performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the show's opening and run on the Great White Way!
 2013 Lucille Lortel Awards Held Tonight at NYU; DOGFIGHT, Jake Gyllenhaal and More Among Nominees!
May 5, 2013
The Off-Broadway League previously announced award nominations in 14 categories and two additional special awards for the 2013 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The Lortel Awards will be handed out today, May 5, 2013 at NYU Skirball Center beginning at 7:00pm EST, and hosted by acclaimed stage and screen actors Aasif Mandvi and Maura Tierney. This year's event will once again benefit The Actors Fund.
BWW Awards Update 5/4 - Fans Disagree with Tony Nominators - Bette in the Lead!
May 4, 2013
Voting opened on May 2, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013 for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards! Here are the current standings as of 5/4 with just 26 days to go in voting!
 This Week in Pictures: April 27-May 3
May 3, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: The Oliviers sweep through London, Megan Hilty sings at NY Pops and Matilda shows off its Revolting Children.
 NY Drama Critics' Circle - How They Voted...
May 3, 2013
The New York Drama Critics' Circle met on May 3, 2013, at the offices of Time Out New York magazine, to determine the winners of its 78th annual awards. The results were as follows:
 Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 4/29
May 3, 2013
If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater - exclusive features, interviews, reviews and more! - around the Broadway World for the week of April 29!
 Photo Flash: Cast of MATILDA THE MUSICAL Performs on GMA
May 2, 2013
MATILDA THE MUSICAL made its first national TV appearance this morning on 'Good Morning America'. The cast performed the galvanizing 'Revolting Children' and iconic 'Naughty.' Check out photos below!
 Upcoming Broadway DVD Releases for May 2013
May 2, 2013
Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related DVDs for May 2013.
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Drama Desk Award Winners - MATILDA, VANYA AND SONIA, PIPPIN, VIRGINIA WOOLF & More!
STAGE TUBE: MATILDA Cast Performs on The View!
CHUCK Star Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez Set to Lead FIRST DATE
Paris SUNDAY IN THE PARK Now Available For Download
TV: See the Cast of Paper Mill's THE LITTLE MERMAID Fly!
Jennifer Hudson Joins AMERICAN IDOL's Judges' Panel!
VIDEO: Rooney Mara & Casey Affleck in First Trailer for AIN'T THEM BODIES SAINTS
Rihanna for River Island Summer Collection Lands May 25th
Exclusive InDepth InterView Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME Album & PBS Special, MARLENE DIETRICH'S ABC, Upcoming Projects & More
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