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Breaking News: Drama League Announces 2020 Nominations
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2020


a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The Drama League has announced the 2020 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much- coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Photo Flash: Krysta Rodriguez, Alex Boniello, Barrett Wilbert Weed and More at THE WOMAN IN BLACK Industry Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020


The Woman In Black hosted Industry Night last night at the McKittrick Hotel. Guests included: Alex Boniello, Krysta Rodriguez, Rob Rokicki, Will Roland, Nina Grollman, Barrett Gilbert Weed, James Davis, Patrick Vaill, Grey Henson, Zachary Noah Piser, and Will Brill as they mingled with the show's stars: Ben Porter and David Acton!

The McKittrick Hotel's THE WOMAN IN BLACK Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2020


The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announced today that The Woman in Black in the hotel's hidden pub The Club Car will extend its run and play through April 19, 2020. Tickets through the end of this engagement are on sale now.

BWW Review: Long-Running West End Smash THE WOMAN IN BLACK Now Haunts The McKittrick Hotel
by Michael Dale - Feb 3, 2020


a?oeWe'll make an Olivier of you yet,a?? an actor-for-hire says to his nervous client. a?oeI have no wish to be an Olivier,a?? the fellow retorts. a?oeNo, but for the sake of our audience, let us at least try.a??

Photo Flash: Eden Espinosa, Nick Adams, Jelani Alladin, and More Attend Opening Night of THE WOMAN IN BLACK at The McKittrick Hotel
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020


The McKittrick Hotel presents the original production of long-running West End play The Woman In Black. Previews began in the hotel's hidden pub The Club Car on January 8, with an official opening on January 23, 2020. Broadway stars came to opening night including Eden Espinosa, Nick Adams, Jelani Alladin, and more!

Review Roundup: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at the McKittrick Hotel - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2020


The McKittrick Hotel presents the original production of long-running West End play The Woman In Black. Previews began in the hotel's hidden pub The Club Car on January 8, with an official opening on January 23, 2020.

Wake Up With BWW 1/8: SING STREET Will Transfer to Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2020


Today's top stories: Sing Street will transfer to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, Donna Vivino joins the tour of Cats, further casting for MJ the Musical, and more!

TV: What Is THE WOMAN IN BLACK All About? The Company Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2020


Now playing at the McKittrick Hotel is the original production of long-running West End play The Woman In Black. What is the play all about?  'It's a play that makes you scream. It makes you laugh as well, but it makes you scream,' says star Ben Porter.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Walter McBride - Jan 6, 2020


The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, presents the original production of long-running West End play The Woman In Black. Previews will begin in the hotel's hidden pub The Club Car on January 8, with an official opening on January 23, 2020.

Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, and Ben Platt Among Nominees for 2020 GOLDEN GLOBES - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 9, 2019


This morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced the nominees for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.  The three-hour telecast hosted by Ricky Gervais will air live on NBC coast to coast Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. PST.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK, The Long-Running UK Hit is Coming to The McKittrick Hotel For 6-Week Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019


The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, announces the original production of long-running West End play The Woman In Black is coming to New York for the first time. Previews will begin in the hotel's hidden pub The Club Car on January 8, with an official opening on January 23, 2020.

Guest Blog: Director Robin Herford on STRAY DOGS and THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Marianka Swain - Nov 4, 2019


I had forgotten what an extraordinary experience it is to be working on a brand new script - one that has never been performed. We're two weeks into a three-week rehearsal period, and every day is very different!

BWW Review: The York Revisits Ben Bagley's THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ENTIRE WORLD AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF COLE PORTER
by Michael Dale - Oct 20, 2019


Long before Broadway's saturation with jukebox musicals and song catalog shows, Ben Bagley, a producer of modestly-financed Off-Broadway revues, added to what was then musical theatre's long title trend (HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESSWITHOUT REALLY TRYING, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM...) and created a charming revue titled THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ENTIRE WORLD AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF COLE PORTER.

World Première Of Olivia Olsen's STRAY DOGS Comes To Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2019


Dead Letter Perfect today announces the world première of Stray Dogs. Robin Herford directs Olivia Olsen (Anna Akhmatova), Ben Porter (Isaiah Berlin) and Ian Redford (Joseph Stalin). The production opens at Park Theatre on Friday 15 November, with previews from 13 November, and runs until 7 December.

Photo Flash: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2019


PW Productions celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK on Wednesday 5 June at The Fortune Theatre, London with celebrations led by producer Peter Wilson and director Robin Herford.

BWW Interview: Ben Davis is “Too Darn Hot” with PHILLY POPS Tribute to Cole Porter
by Pati Buehler - Apr 2, 2019


Joining the 60+ Pops Orchestra are three outstanding vocalists; Jazz singer Catherine Russell and Broadway's Lisa Vroman and Ben Davis under the baton of Philly's guest conductor David Charles Abell.

Tokyo International Players Presents THE WHO'S TOMMY; Beings Today
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018


The Tokyo International Players will present THE WHO'S TOMMY at The Pocket, Nakano, running May 17 to May 20. 

Tokyo International Players presents THE WHO'S TOMMY; Beings 5/17
by Alan Henry - Apr 26, 2018


The Tokyo International Players will present THE WHO'S TOMMY at The Pocket, Nakano, running May 17 to May 20. 

BWW Review: HEARTBREAK HOUSE, Union Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 12, 2018


George Bernard Shaw's Chekhovian black comedy has plenty of political heft, but lacks the dramatic clarity required to engage from first to last.

BWW Review: Have a Little PATIENCE with Lamplighters Music Theatre
by Harmony Wheeler - Feb 14, 2017


This production offers the very best of Lamplighters Music Theater.  As of last week's opening, Barbara Heroux has now directed every Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. Once again, she brings the finest ensemble (with leads double-cast) and a pleasant, character-driven staging.

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