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Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On DAVE at Arena Stage; Updating Live!
by Alan Henry - Jul 30, 2018


Dave, new musical, is now on stage at Arena Stage. By three-time Tony Award winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, Hairspray, The Producers), two-time Tony Award nominee Nell Benjamin (Mean Girls, Legally Blonde) and Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, IfThen), Dave is inspired by the Academy Award-nominated American political comedy film. The world-premiere engagement is produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, The Donners' Company and Larger Than Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Tina Landau, and with choreography by Tony Award nominee Sam Pinkleton and music direction by Rob Berman, Dave runs July 13-August 19, 2018 in the Kreeger Theater.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of DAVE in DC
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 29, 2018


From a Tony and Pulitzer Prize award-winning creative team comes the world-premiere musical comedy DAVE, adapted from the Oscar-nominated film. DAVE tells the story ofhigh school teacher (and presidential lookalike) DAVE Kovic, who is hired by the Secret Service as a stand-in for the Commander-in-Chief. When the President falls ill under less than 'presidential' circumstances, DAVE is thrust into the Oval Office to avoid a national scandal, and must find a way to gain the trust and love of the American people...and the First Lady. Subscription packages, including DAVE, are currently available. Single tickets for DAVE go on sale March 28, 2018. Patrons may call the Arena Stage Sales Office at 202-488-3300or visit arenastage.org. DAVE runs July 13-August 19, 2018. For complete 2018/19 Season details, visit: arenastage.org/shows-tickets/the-season/index-18-19.shtml.

Photo Flash: Drew Gehling, Mamie Parris, Tina Landau and More Celebrate Opening Night of DAVE at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2018


Arena Stage presents the world premiere of the new musical Dave. By three-time Tony Award winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, Hairspray, The Producers), two-time Tony Award nominee Nell Benjamin (Mean Girls, Legally Blonde) and Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, If/Then), Dave is inspired by the Academy Award-nominated American political comedy film. The show celebrated its opening night this week, check out the stars celebrating below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Drew Gehling and the Cast of DAVE at Arena Stage
by Julie Musbach - Jul 20, 2018


Arena Stage presents the new musical Dave, get a first look below!

SPONGEBOB Will Close On Broadway This Fall
by Alan Henry - Jul 8, 2018


SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, the critically acclaimed, award-winning new musical will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at West 47th Street) on Sunday, September 16, 2018, due to previously planned theatre renovations beginning mid-September. Early in 2019, school and youth group licensing rights will be available, with professional licensing to follow. Additionally, a North American tour will begin fall 2019 (cities, venue engagements and casting to be announced at a later date). The production, which began previews on November 6, 2017, and opened on December 4, 2017, will have played 327 regular performances and 29 previews.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Drew Gehling and the Cast of DAVE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2018


Arena Stage is preparing for the world premiere of a new musical Dave. Check out photos of the cast and creative in rehearsal below! 

Douglas Sills Joins DAVE the Musical at Arena Stage
by Alan Henry - Jun 12, 2018


BroadwayWorld has learned Douglas Sills will play Chief of Staff Bob Alexander in the new musical DAVE, premiering at Arena Stage this summer!

TONY AWARDS: THE BAND'S VISIT Leads with 10 Wins & CURSED CHILD Leads Plays with 6 Wins
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2018


This is the moment! The American Theatre Wing's 72nd Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles, air live from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS Television Network tonight, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway.

Tonight's the Night! BroadwayWorld's Complete Guide to Tonys Coverage - All You Need to Know About the Nominees, Schedule & More!
by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018


It's only a day away! The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS tomorrow night, June 10 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond!Today is the day! The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will air on CBS tonight (...tonight, won't be just any night), June 10 at 8pm and as usual, BroadwayWorld will be your one-stop shop for all things Tonys on Tonys Day, Night and Beyond!

TONY FEVER 2018! Parte 5: chi vincerà come 'Miglior Musical'?
by Fabrizio Magnani - Jun 6, 2018


TONY FEVER 2018! Parte 5: chi vincera come 'Miglior Musical'?

Last Chance! Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Alan Henry - Jun 1, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

BWW CLOSE UP: Premios Tony 2018
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 1, 2018


Solo quedan diez dias para la septuagesima segunda edicion de los Premios Tony, el maximo galardon estadounidense al teatro, en una gala que se celebrara en el Radio City Music Hall presentada por Sara Bareilles y Josh Groban. Vivimos un año en que la television y el cine estaran muy presentes, ya que de los cuatro nominados a mejor musical, tres adaptan peliculas y uno una serie de television. MEAN GIRLS y SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS se han llevado la friolera de 12 nominaciones cada una, mientras que THE BANDS VISIT tiene 11. FROZEN, en cambio, tan solo tiene 3, pero aun asi ha conseguido entrar en la categoria mas codiciada.

Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Just 5 Days Left!
by Alan Henry - May 29, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Just One Week Remains!
by Alan Henry - May 25, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Peter Hylenski
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2018


Watch below as Peter tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Nathan Lane And Anthony Boyle Lead Featured Actor In A Play!
by Alan Henry - May 18, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! SPONGEBOB And MEAN GIRLS Tied For Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - May 11, 2018


Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote - now it's the fans' turn.

Classic Stage Extends SUMMER AND SMOKE Through May 25
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Doyle, and Transport Group, under the leadership of Jack Cummings III (Artistic Director), announced today that their new co-production of Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE, directed by Cummings, will extend its run through Friday, May 25 at CSC (136 East 13th Street). The cast of SUMMER AND SMOKE features Glenna Brucken (Rosemary), Phillip Clark (Dr. Buchanan), Nathan Darrow (John Buchanan), Hannah Elless (Nellie Ewell), Elena Hurst (Rosa Gonzales), Marin Ireland (Alma Winemiller), Tina Johnson (Mrs. Bassett), Gerardo Rodriguez(Papa Gonzales), T. Ryder Smith (Reverend Winemiller), Ryan Spahn (Archie Kramer), Jonathan Spivey (Roger Doremus), and Barbara Walsh (Mrs. Winemiller).

Review Roundup: Classic Stage Company's SUMMER AND SMOKE
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018


Classic Stage Company presents a new production of Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE, directed by Jack Cummings III, Artistic Director of The Transport Group, at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through May 25. Opening night was Thursday, May 3. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Broadway By Design: David Zinn, Walter Trarbach & Mike Dobson Bring SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2018


In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with David Zinn, who acted as both scenic and costume designer for Broadway's new under the sea adventure, SpongeBob Squarepants.

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