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Tony Talk: Best Choreography, BANDSTAND's Andy Blankenbuehler
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2017

Andy Blankenbuehler has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Choreography for Bandstand. Mr. Blankenbuehler won a 2008 Tony Award for his choreography in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In The Heights (also Lortel Award, Outer Critics Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography). He also choreographed the Broadway revival of The Apple Tree.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of THE FULL MONTY at The Engeman Theater
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 10, 2017

The John W. Engeman Theater presents THE FULL MONTY, now running through March 5, 2017.

TV: Jennifer Damiano, Rob McClure & More Preview Upcoming Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below!
by Randy Rainbow - Jul 2, 2016

Tony nominated actress Jennifer Damiano (July 26-30); singer actress Lorna Luft; Tony nominated actor Rob McClure (July 1-2); The Skivvies - Lauren Molina andNick Cearley (July 9, 25, 31, August 5); Tony nominated composer/lyricist David Yazbek (July 29-30) previewed selections from their upcoming engagements at Feinstein's/54 Below. BroadwayWorld is bringing you a special sneak peek below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/15/16- STARLIGHT EXPRESS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2016

Today in 1987, Starlight Express opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 761 performances. Starlight Express is a rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music), Richard Stilgoe (lyrics) and Arlene Phillips (choreography), with later revisions by Don Black (lyrics) and David Yazbek (music and lyrics for the 2nd US tour). The story follows a child's dream in which his toy train set comes to life; famously the actors perform wearing roller skates.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/3/16- DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2016

Today in 2005, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels openend at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 627 performances.Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a Broadway musical, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane; it is based on the 1988 film of the same name. The director was Jack O'Brien, choreographer was Jerry Mitchell, scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg carves, and lighting design was by Kenneth Posner. The cast included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, and Sherie Rene Scott, with Joanna Gleason and Gregory Jbara.

From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 4, 2016

In honor of Throwback Thursday, BroadwayWorld is celebrating the past with a new series that will take you back in time with some of our favorite vintage video features. That's right- we are opening up the BroadwayWorld Vaults to reminisce on shows are long gone from the Broadway-scene, but have left an indelible mark on the world of theatre as a whole. Today, we bring you a vintage video from 2010. Relive the magic of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Library of Congress' Full 'Songs of America' Concert, Showcasing Jeanine Tesori, Steven Lutvak & David Yazbek
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2015

Three of Broadway's most popular musical creators, Steven Lutvak, Jeanine Tesori, and David Yazbek, recently gathered to perform their own work in an intimate evening of music as part of the Library of Congress' Songs of America project. Performers for the evening included Catherine Walker, Jacqueline Echols, Joshua Henry, Dean Sharenow and Mike Chiavaro. Check out the concert in its entirety below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch a Fun New Commercial for the DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS UK Tour
by Stage Tube - Jun 25, 2015

The Ambassador Theatre Group and Jerry Mitchell Productions present the national tour of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS stars Michael Praed as Lawrence, Noel Sullivan as Freddy and Carley Stenson as Christine. Mark Benton guest stars as Andre until Saturday 5 September 2015. From Tuesday 8 September 2015 Gary Wilmot will star as Andre. Click below to watch a brand-new commercial for the show!

VIDEO: FISH IN THE DARK's Jason Alexander Shares '80's McDonald TV Spot!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 19, 2015

Jason Alexander stopped by this week's THE VIEW on ABC to talk about returning to the Broadway stage after 25 years in Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Rivertown Theaters' DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Stage Tube - May 7, 2015

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will close the spring 2015 season with the marvelous mischievous musical 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', running May 8-23, 2015. Click below to watch highlights from the show!

VIDEO: Rita Wilson Talks FISH IN THE DARK, New Music Video on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2015

Rita Wilson stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to discuss her new Broadway comedy FISH IN THE DARK. Check out the appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/15/15- STARLIGHT EXPRESS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2015

Today in 1987, Starlight Express opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 761 performances. Starlight Express is a rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music), Richard Stilgoe (lyrics) and Arlene Phillips (choreography), with later revisions by Don Black (lyrics) and David Yazbek (music and lyrics for the 2nd US tour). The story follows a child's dream in which his toy train set comes to life; famously the actors perform wearing roller skates.

VIDEO: Rosie Perez Talks FISH IN THE DARK Opening on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 10, 2015

On yesterday's THE VIEW on ABC, co-host Rosie Perez talked about the official opening of her new Broadway play FISH IN THE DARK. Watch the clip below!

TV: Watch Highlights of Larry David & More in FISH IN THE DARK on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2015

FISH IN THE DARK, the new comedy written by and starring Larry David, is running for an 18-week limited engagement through Sunday, June 7 at the Cort Theatre. Opening night is Thursday, March 5. The comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, also stars Rita Wilson, Rosie Perez, Jayne Houdyshell,Ben Shenkman and Lewis J. Stadlen, heading a cast of 18. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

VIDEO: FISH IN THE DARK's Larry David Visits NBC's 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2015

This morning, the man behind both 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', Larry David, sat down with TODY's Matt Lauer to discuss his new Broadway play, 'Fish in the Dark'.

VIDEO: FISH IN THE DARK's Rita Wilson: 'Really Fun' to Work with Larry David
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2015

Singer, producer and actress Rita Wilson stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about starring in Larry David's new Broadway play, FISH IN THE DARK

AUDIO: First Listen - Tamsen Greig, Haydn Gwynne & Perform Tracks from London's WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2014

Olivier Award winner Tamsin Greig makes her musical theatre debut in the UK premiere of David YazbekandJeffrey Lane's new musical comedy adaptation of Pedro Almodovar's Oscar-nominated film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - and the first tracks, featuring the show's all-star cast, have been released. Get a first listen below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Chicago Premiere of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2014

In its first professional production since its Broadway debut, the musical comedy WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN makes its Chicago area premiere in a brand new production at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, now through October 12. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

STAGE TUBE: West End's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Release Video to WORK B**CH
by Courtnie Mele - May 24, 2014

The West End's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels just release a video of the cast set to Britany Spears' song Work B**ch. Check below to watch!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/15- STARLIGHT EXPRESS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2014

Today in 1987, Starlight Express opened at the Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 761 performances. Starlight Express is a rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music), Richard Stilgoe (lyrics) and Arlene Phillips (choreography), with later revisions by Don Black (lyrics) and David Yazbek (music and lyrics for the 2nd US tour). The story follows a child's dream in which his toy train set comes to life; famously the actors perform wearing roller skates.

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