Mark Kennedy News

YOUNG PLAYERS presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, JR. ON STAGE AT THE ROYAL THEATRE, July 12-14, at 7 p.m. and July 14 and 15 at 2 p.m.

YOUNG PLAYERS presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, JR. ON STAGE AT THE ROYAL THEATRE, July 12-14, at 7 p.m. and July 14 and 15 at 2 p.m.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be given at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy. This year's ceremony marks the 21st consecutive year that the Kennedy Center's marquee comedy award will be presented and broadcast nationally. On-sale and ticketing information for this event will be available at a later date, and sponsorship packages for the Mark Twain Prize gala performance are on sale now.

This afternoon, the Kennedy Center released a statement regarding the criminal conviction of Bill Cosby and announced their intentions to revoke all honors and awards given to Cosby throughout his career.

The revered Mark Morris Dance Group, under the direction of Artistic Director and Choreographer Mark Morris, returns with the collaborative evening-length work and a Kennedy Center co-commission, Layla and Majnun, March 22-24 in the Opera House.

With a career spanning six decades, Barbra Streisand is a legend of both stage and screen with a loyal, loving fanbase. In the Netflix film concert event BARBRA: THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...THE MAGIC! she is joined by an exciting roster of special guests, including a special duet with Jamie Foxx, as she takes audiences on a journey of her life's work, like a stroll down mem'ry lane with a good friend.

The Young Players and Landers of Benton present Guys and Dolls JR at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton.

The Young Players and Landers of Benton present Guys and Dolls JR at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, in downtown Benton.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 20th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to David Letterman on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be given at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.

NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE aired last night, Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and originated from Los Angeles. Let's see what the critics had to say!

The new musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 is getting a starry Broadway opening tonight. Featuring the Broadway debuts of 24 cast and creative team members, including Josh Groban as 'Pierre' and Denée Benton as 'Natasha.' Created by Dave Malloy (Ghost Quartet, Preludes) and directed by Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Artistic Director of The TEAM), also making their Broadway debuts.

The Broadway production of Donmar Warehouse's Les Liaisons Dangereuses, which is playing a limited engagement through Sunday, January 22, 2017 only at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th St), officially opens tonight, and BroadwayWorld has all the reviews!

The program is slated to air on PBS stations as Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize nationwide October 28 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). Artists are subject to change.

The Front Page, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's classic 1928 comedy set in the world of the Chicago newspaper business, had its official opening performance tonight at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street).

As BroadwayWorld prepares to say goodbye to this beautiful production, we're rewinding to 2013 to take a look back at the show's remarkable reviews!

The program is slated to air on PBS stations as Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize nationwide October 28 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). Artists are subject to change.

The Broadway engagement of Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed world premiere of Heisenberg, the new play by Tony Award and two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winnerMark Brokaw, starring original cast members Denis Arndt and Tony and Emmy Award winner Mary-Louise Parker opens tonight at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street), where it will play through Sunday, December 11. BroadwayWorld has all the reviews for you as they roll in. Let's see what the critics had to say:

'Sister Act,' the hit Broadway musical adapted from the hit Whoop Goldberg movie about a singer who witnesses a hit and hides in a convent among the nuns, is getting ready to hit the Springer. The musical has lots more singing, dancing and laughs than the movie and the excitement of seeing the story unfold live. 'Sister Act' opens Today, Sept. 22, in the Mainstage Theatre at the Springer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below

'Sister Act,' the hit Broadway musical adapted from the hit Whoop Goldberg movie about a singer who witnesses a hit and hides in a convent among the nuns, is getting ready to hit the Springer. The musical has lots more singing, dancing and laughs than the movie and the excitement of seeing the story unfold live. 'Sister Act' opens Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Mainstage Theatre at the Springer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below

Barbra Streisand, who last year became the only recording artist or group to achieve #1 albums in each of six decades, tomorrow releases her latest album, 'ENCORE: Movie Partners Sing Broadway.'