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Photo Flash: First Look at Jane Lynch Strutting Her Stuff Onstage as 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


ANNIE, the new production of the classic Tony Award-winning musical, is now playing at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld has a first look at Jane Lynch strutting her stuff on the Broadway stage!

Photo Flash: Courtney Reid, Luis Salgado and More Perform at BROADWAY SINGS SELENA Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


Celebrating the life of Mexican-American superstar Selena Quintanilla-Perez, BROADWAY SINGS SELENA welcomeed a starry cast of Broadway's best performers; presented at Off-Broadway's The Underground Theatre on April 1st, 2013. The show was directed by Jay Levy. Scroll down for photos of the performers in action!

STAGE TUBE: ANNIE's Jane Lynch Talks Broadway, GLEE and More on THE VIEW
by Stage Tube - May 21, 2013


Jane LynchEmmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who made her Broadway debut last week as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, was a guest on 'The View' today. Click below to watch the interview!

ANNIE Starts New Rush Ticket Policy Today
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013


Beginning today, Wednesday, May 22, ANNIE will offer $40 General Rush tickets. Please note that the daily ticket lottery, drawn two hours before show time, will be discontinued.

ANNIE's Jane Lynch Appears on The View Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show "Glee" as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who made her Broadway debut last week as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, will be a guest on "The View" tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21. In the New York area, "The View" airs at 11:00 AM on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings. Lynch will play Miss Hannigan through Sunday, July 14.

Photo Flash: Miss NY, ANNIE Orphans and More Perform at West Side YMCA Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013


On Monday May 13th, the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in the historic West Side YMCA played host to a completely sold out crowd for their 3rd annual 'Little Theater, Big Dreams' benefit cabaret. Scroll down for photos from the evening!

Scoop: Jane Lynch Joins ANNIE One Night Early!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013


Scheduled to join the production of ANNIE on Broadway TONIGHT, May 15th, GLEE star Jane Lynch instead tweeted last night 'I'M GOIN' ON!! Yeah, a day early. I'm making my damn Bway debut tonight. @ANNIEonBroadway'.

Miss NY, ANNIE Orphans and Ryan Kasprzak Set for Tonight's Benefit for West Side YMCA
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013


The West Side YMCA's Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater will present its 3rd annual benefit cabaret, Little Theater, Big Dreams tonight, May 13th at 7PM. The Off-Broadway hidden gem, located inside the historic West Side Y, will play host to powerful performances from Broadway's brightest up-and-coming stars alongside their own Kids Company, a group of young (6-14 year old) triple-threats-in-training. All proceeds will benefit the on-going youth theatre programs supported by the Y's Strong Kids Campaign.

ANNIE's Jane Lynch to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show "Glee" as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who makes her Broadway debut this Wednesday, May 15 as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, will be a guest on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" tonight. In the New York area, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" airs at 12:35 AM on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.

Jane Lynch to Join ANNIE Earlier Than Announced on May 15
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOXtelevision show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, will soon make her Broadway debut as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in Annie. Lynch joins the production for eight weeks only, and according to the musical's official Twitter page, she will begin on May 15- one day sooner than previously announced.

New ANNIE Cast Recording Featuring Jane Lynch Goes on Sale at Palace Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2013


Shout! Broadway has announced that the New 2012 Broadway Cast Recording for ANNIE is available for purchase at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets), beginning tonight, May 7. The merchandise stand is open to the public one hour prior to performance. Digital release will be on Tuesday, May 28. The recording will be released to national retail outlets on Tuesday, July 2.

Miss NY, ANNIE Orphans and Ryan Kasprzak Set for 5/13 Benefit for West Side YMCA
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2013


The West Side YMCA's Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater will present its 3rd annual benefit cabaret, Little Theater, Big Dreams on Monday May 13th at 7PM. The Off-Broadway hidden gem, located inside the historic West Side Y, will play host to powerful performances from Broadway's brightest up-and-coming stars alongside their own Kids Company, a group of young (6-14 year old) triple-threats-in-training. All proceeds will benefit the on-going youth theatre programs supported by the Y's Strong Kids Campaign.

ANNIE Teams with EIF to Support Arts Education for Underserved NYC Students
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2013


The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) in collaboration with Producer Eva Price and the Broadway revival of the Tony Award winning musical Annie announced a new collaboration to raise awareness and funds for arts education programs for underserved students throughout New York City.

ANNIE to Celebrate World Book Night, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013


ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, will be celebrating 'World Book Night' on Tuesday, April 23. All Annie audience members at the Tuesday performance will receive a paperback book, courtesy of World Book Night, for them to pass on to a reluctant reader or a reader in need.

ANNIE & GLEE Star Jane Lynch Appears on ELLEN Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show 'Glee' as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who will soon make her Broadway debut as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in Annie, will be a guest on 'Ellen' today, April 22. In the New York area, 'Ellen' airs at 4:00 PM on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.

ANNIE Star Jane Lynch to Appear on ELLEN, 4/22; Sings 'Little Girls' on GLEE, 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013


Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, who stars in the hit FOX television show "Glee" as ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester and who will soon make her Broadway debut as tyrannical orphanage matron Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, will be a guest on "Ellen" on Monday, April 22. In the New York area, "Ellen" airs at 4:00 PM on WNBC-TV Channel 4. Check local listings.

STAGE TUBE: Stars of BROADWAY SINGS SELENA Share Selena Experiences
by Stage Tube - Mar 30, 2013


Celebrating the life of Mexican-American superstar Selena Quintanilla-Perez, BROADWAY SINGS SELENA will welcome a starry cast of Broadway's best performers; presented at Off-Broadway's The Underground Theatre on April 1st. The show will be directed by Jay Levy. In anticipation of the show, the stars share their Selena experiences and talk about the upcoming tribute, set for the 18th anniversary of the late Tex-Mex singer's death. Watch below!

Photo Flash: David Davila's 52 SONGS: MAKE IT HAPPEN! at Stage 72
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2013


After a successful sold-out show at the Laurie Beechman Theater, playwright/songwriter, David Davila and friends came back to rock Stage 72 at the Triad with more fun songs about love, sex, strippers, and following your dreams. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

Courtney Reed, Luis Salgado and More Set for SELENA at The Underground, 4/1
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 18, 2013


Celebrating the life of Mexican-American superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, BROADWAY SINGS SELENA will welcome a starry cast of Broadway's best performers; presented at Off-Broadway's The Underground Theatre on April 1st. The show will be directed by Jay Levy.

Will Blum, Desi Oakley and More Set for AT THIS PERFORMANCE…, 3/18
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 14, 2013


Musicals Tonight! continues its ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of At This Performance… to be held on Monday, March 18th at 7:00 at The Lion Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street.

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