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Jersey Boys The producers of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys are pleased to announce that Jonathan Cable will join the cast as Nick Massi beginning Monday, February 17 at New York City’s New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) Stage 1. Jonathan Cable will star alongside Aaron De Jesus as Frankie Valli, CJ Pawlikowski as Bob Gaudio, and John Rochette as Tommy DeVito. The production also includes Dianna Marie Barger, Tristen Buettel, Andrew Frace, Rory Max Kaplan, Joey LaVarco, Austin Owen, Michelle Rombola, Paul Sabala, Nathan Lee Scherich, Dru Serkes. Tickets are on sale at the New World Stages box office or by visiting Telecharge.com . Group sales (ten or more) are available through Dodger Group Sales at 877-536-3437. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Sergio Trujillo. Th...

How I Learned To Drive Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer); Daryl Roth and Cody Lassen; in association with Vineyard Theatre are pleased to announce the full company for the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive – written by Paula Vogel, directed by Mark Brokaw. Tony Award® nominee Johanna Day, Alyssa May Gold, and Chris Myers join previously announced stars Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse. How I Learned to Drive will begin previews on Friday, March 27, 2020 prior to a Wednesday, April 22, 2020 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The thrilling Broadway premiere of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece How I Learned to Drive reunites the two original stars with their award-winning director for a new production. Tony Award® winner Mary-Louise Parker (Proof) and Tony nominee David Morse (The Iceman Cometh) head the cast of this remar...

The Illusionists Producers Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, MagicSpace Entertainment, and The Works Entertainment announced today that 2019 “America’s Got Talent” semi-finalists Dom Chambers and Eric Chien will join the cast of The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays for the show’s record fifth holiday season, playing from Friday, November 29, 2019 through Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd Street). Chambers and Chien were both seen in the just-ended 14th season of “America’s Got Talent,” wowing millions of viewers worldwide all the way through the competition’s semifinal round last month. Back in New York by popular demand for a strictly limited run, this mind-blowing holiday spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ...

Jersey Boys Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys welcomes back Nicolas Dromard as Tommy DeVito tonight, Monday, September 23, at New York City’s New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) Stage 1. Nicolas Dromard stars alongside Aaron De Jesus as Frankie Valli, Keith Hines as Nick Massi and CJ Pawlikowski as Bob Gaudio. The production also includes Dianna Barger, Stephen Cerf, Amanda Dela Cruz, Andrew Frace, Austin Owen, John Rochette, Paul Sabala, Dru Serkes, Joshua Charles Skurnik, Olivia Valli. Tickets are on sale at the New World Stages box office or by visiting Telecharge.com . Group sales (ten or more) are available through Dodger Group Sales at 877-536-3437. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Sergio Trujillo. The production includes Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements ...

SIX Tickets for the Broadway premiere of SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00 AM ET through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. SIX begins performances on February 13, 2020 and opens on March 12, 2020 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St, NYC). For more information, visit www.SixOnBroadway.com . Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse—remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power. The female cast is backed by an all-female band, the “Ladies in Waiting.” Songs from the studio album are streamed on average 300,000 per day making it the second highest streaming cast recording in the world. SIX is co-directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, featuring ...

Waitress The producers of Waitress are thrilled to announce the release of “What’s Not Inside: The Lost Songs from Waitress,” a new EP featuring outtakes and demos recorded by Sara Bareilles for the hit Broadway musical. Available for pre-order today, the 7 track EP (extended play) is set for release on download and streaming services this Friday, August 16th. Track List: Happy Enough Door Number Three Knocked Up You Without a Believer I Can’t Wait Falling in Love Pie She Used to Be Mine To celebrate this new EP, Waitress is also releasing a special video performance of “Without A Believer,” featuring Jeremy Jordan, a recent Dr. Pomatter. Stay tuned for more videos featuring other special guest performers. Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “​The Key (Lime) to Happ...

Billy And The Golden Pencil: A Superhero Musical Town Stages presents an industry reading of Billy and the Golden Pencil: A Superhero Musical at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC on Monday, January 21, 2019 (MLK Day) at 7pm. Billy is 12 years old, an avid drawer and aspiring comic book artist who comes home one day from school and suddenly, a box containing a Golden Pencil falls from the sky and anything he draws with it comes to life. Billy's universe becomes quickly wrapped up in a superhero world of possibility, newfound powers, bullies, and responsibility, but he has to learn the difference between drawing inside and outside of the lines. TOWN STAGES Billy and the Golden Pencil: A Superhero Musical at Town Stages, 221 West Broadway, NYC January 21, 2019 at 7pm Billy and the Golden Pencil: A Superhero Musical Inspired by the story by John Bowhers and Steven Kopp Book By Steven Kopp, 2018 Sokoloff Arts Fellowship Recipient Music by Big Bang ...

CHER BROADWAY NYC -- Cher performed onstage with the cast of "The Cher Show" at "The Cher Show" Broadway Opening Night at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City the other evening. The Cher Show stars Tony Award nominee Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos, The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Teal Wicks (Wicked, Finding Neverland), and Micaela Diamond (Broadway debut) in the role of the iconic singer and actress at various times in her life and career. They are joined by Tony Award nominee Jarrod Spector (Beautiful, Jersey Boys) as Sonny Bono, Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse (Kiss Me, Kate; A Chorus Line) as Bob Mackie, Michael Campayno (Wicked) as Rob Camilletti, Matthew Hydzik (West Side Story, Side Show) as Gregg Allman, Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner (Prince of Broadway, Side Show) as Georgia Holt, and Dee Roscioli (Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) as the Standby for Star and Lady. The full company also features Marija Juliette Abney, Carleigh Bet...

THE CHER SHOW ON BROADWAY The Cher Show, a new bio musical featuring a book by Tony Award winner Rick Elice and directed by Tony Award nominee Jason Moore. The production began previews on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street), and will open on Monday, December 3, 2018. The Cher Show stars Tony Award nominee Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos, The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Teal Wicks (Wicked, Finding Neverland), and Micaela Diamond (Broadway debut) in the role of the iconic singer and actress at various times in her life and career. They are joined by Tony Award nominee Jarrod Spector (Beautiful, Jersey Boys) as Sonny Bono, Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse (Kiss Me, Kate; A Chorus Line) as Bob Mackie, Michael Campayno (Wicked) as Rob Camilletti, Matthew Hydzik (West Side Story, Side Show) as Gregg Allman, Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner (Prince of Broadway, Side Show) as Georgia Holt, and Dee Roscioli (Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) ...

Al Roker The producers of Broadway’s Waitress announced today that both Al Roker and Nicolette Robinson will extend their stays at the most popular diner on 47th Street through November 18. Sara Bareilles, the show’s composer and lyricist, said this about Nicolette, “The poise, grace, humor, fire, quiet generosity, and insane vocals THAT GOT APPLAUSE IN THE MIDDLE OF SONGS... Nicolette is the real deal. Don’t miss this jewel who is telling this story with such truth and grit. We are so lucky. May YOU all be so lucky”. Mr. Roker said, “The cast and crew at the Brooks Atkinson are obviously gluttons for punishment or have a sadistic streak, so they asked me to stick around for another week.” Nicolette Robinson is currently making her Broadway debut in Waitress. She appeared Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theater in the new musical, Invisible Thread, directed by Tony Award winner, Diane Paulus. Invisible Thread began its life as Witness Uganda at the ...

India Pale Ale Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of India Pale Ale, written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Will Davis, begins performances today at MTC at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The new play will celebrate opening night on Tuesday, October 23. India Pale Ale is the 2018 winner of the Horton Foote Prize for Promising New American Play. India Pale Ale stars Purva Bedi (MTC’s East is East), Angel Desai (An Ordinary Muslim), Sophia Mahmud (“The Blacklist”), Nate Miller (MTC’s Ripcord), Shazi Raja (“High Maintenance”), Nik Sadhnani (The Invisible Hand), Lipica Shah (Bunty Berman Presents… ), Sathya Sridharan (An Ordinary Muslim) and Alok Tewari (The Band’s Visit). The design team includes Neil Patel (Scenic Design), Arnulfo Maldonado (Costume Design), Ben Stanton (Lighting Design), Elisheba Ittoop (Original Music & Sound Design), Dave Bova (Hair & Makeup Design) and Will Davis (Choreography). In a sma...

GETTIN THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Feeling stuck in the middle by student discounts and AARP discounts? Can't sleep on sidewalks for tickets? Then the producers of Broadway’s new musical comedy, Gettin’ The Band Back Together, have a rush offer just for you. During previews, 40 tickets per performance will be available at $40 each for people 40 years of age and older. And because we know 40-year-olds have responsibilities and bad backs that may prohibit them from sleeping on sidewalks, this rush-offer is available now at the box office and online using this code: BT40440. Customers are able to select from seats in the front orchestra, including the front row, for all preview performances starting July 19. The production, which is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, will begin preview performances on July 19 at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44th Street) with the official opening set for August 13. Gettin’ The Band Back Toget...

A BRONX TALE A Bronx Tale welcomes Gerald Caesar, Frankie Leoni and Kimber Sprawl to the cast. Nick Cordero, Bradley Gibson, and Hudson Loverro have departed the show. Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri continues in the role of Sonny, now performing Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays beginning next week. He will also perform select Saturdays. For Mr. Palminteri’s complete schedule, visit ABronxTaleTheMusical.com . Gerald Caesar has joined in the role of Tyrone. Frankie Leoni joins in the role of Young Calogero beginning July 5. On July 15, Christiani Pitts will also depart. Kimber Sprawl will join in the role of Jane beginning July 17. A Bronx Tale, the musical featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater, directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jer...

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Performances for Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller began Friday, July 6 at Stage 42 (422 West 42nd Street) and the other day the producers announced the Digital Lottery and Rush policy. Tickets for both the digital lottery and rush tickets will be $30 which includes the facility fee. Digital lottery: Available performances for the digital lottery will be posted on www.smokeyjoescafemusical.com/lottery as early as 12:00 AM EST on the day of the performance. Matinee lotteries close at 9:00 AM and evening lotteries close at 2:00 PM. Winners have 2 hours to complete their purchase online and can pick up their tickets at the Stage 42 box office with their credit card. The Stage 42 box office is open Monday-Sunday from Noon-6 PM. If there is an evening performance, the box office will remain open until curtain. Rush tickets are subject to availability and available when the box office opens. Two tickets maximum per per...

Jersey Boys Sam Wolf joins the cast of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning musical Jersey Boys , tonight, Monday, June 25, at New York City’s New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) Stage 1. Sam Wolf stars as Tommy DeVito along with Aaron De Jesus as Frankie Valli, Mark Edwards as Nick Massi and Cory Jeacoma as Bob Gaudio. The production also includes Dianna Barger, Stephen Cerf, Andrew Frace, Natalie Gallo, Jon Hacker, Austin Owen, John Rochette, Paul Sabala, Rachel Schur, Dru Serkes. Tickets are on sale at the New World Stages box office or by visiting Telecharge.com . Group sales (ten or more) are available through Dodger Group Sales at 877-536-3437. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. The production includes Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music by Ron ...

Girls And Boys BROADWAY NEW YORK - The upcoming Tony Awards mark the end of the 2017-2018 theater season, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a fresh slate of exciting new plays and musicals just around the corner. With temperatures rising and many getting ready for vacations of all sorts, New York City is gearing up for a fun and full summer of theatre. Here are some of the great shows we can look forward to over the next few months. GETTIN’ THE BAND BACK TOGETHER at Belasco Theatre Previews July 19. Opens August 13. Mitch Papadopoulos always dreamed about being the next Bon Jovi, but he chose security over stardom and left those daydreams behind for a day job. For a while he thought he had everything – the high paying job, the high-rise apartment – until his 40th birthday when he got handed a pink slip and had to move back in with his mom in Sayreville, New Jersey. And when his high school arch nemesis threatens to foreclose on their house, this big...