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Mart Crowley, Laurence Luckinbill & More Look Back on the Origins of THE BOYS IN THE BAND-' It Was a Very Dangerous Time'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2018


The Boys in the Band finally got its big Broadway opening last night.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on THE BOYS IN THE BAND on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2018


Directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy and David Stone, The Boys in the Band officially opens on Broadway tonight. Let's see what the critics had to say!

Photo Coverage: Gang's All Here! The Company of THE BOYS IN THE BAND Celebrates 50th Anniversary
by Walter McBride - May 31, 2018


The Booth Theatre was the place to be last night as the company of The Boys in the Band, directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy and David Stone, celebrated the play's 50th anniversary ahead of its official opening tonight, May 31. We're taking you inside the festivities below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of THE BOYS IN THE BAND!
by Walter McBride - May 31, 2018


Just last night, the production celebrated the play's 50th anniversary ahead of its official opening tonight, May 31. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

The Orchard Dives Into THE SONG OF SWAN LAKE
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018


The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to the jazz-inspired drama THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE. Directed by Ari Gold (Adventures of Power), who co-wrote the film with Elizabeth Bull, the film stars Rory Culkin (Signs), Robert Sheehan (Geostorm) and Mary Beth Peil (Tony nominee for Anastasia). THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE will be released in theaters on September 21st and on VOD and Digital HD on September 25th. 

VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Talks History of BOYS IN THE BAND, Calls It 'Gay Summer Camp' On LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Tori Hartshorn - May 30, 2018


Zachary Quinto, currently starring in The Boys in the Band on Broadway, appeared this morning on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN. Quinto talked about his current Broadway role. Watch the clips below!

The Orchard Dives Into THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE
by Tori Hartshorn - May 30, 2018


The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to the jazz-inspired drama THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE. Directed by Ari Gold (Adventures of Power), who co-wrote the film with Elizabeth Bull, the film stars Rory Culkin (Signs), Robert Sheehan (Geostorm) and Mary Beth Peil (Tony nominee for Anastasia). THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE will be released in theaters on September 21st and on VOD and Digital HD on September 25th. 

VIDEO: Jim Parsons Discusses His Foot Injury, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, & More on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018


Jim Parsons visits Kelly and Ryan to discuss 'The Boys in the Band', how he injured his leg after one of the shows, the Big Bang Theory, & more!

Photo Flash: First Look at Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells & More in THE BOYS IN THE BAND!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2018


Directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy and David Stone, The Boys in the Band will play a strictly limited 15-week Broadway engagement at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Previews began Monday, April 30, 2018 and officially opens on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Interview: Gina Gershon is Gina Wild for Her Cafe Carlyle Debut!
by Richard Ridge - May 29, 2018


In a career that spans over 30 years, actress, writer, singer, composer and cult icon Gina Gershon will make her highly anticipated Cafe Carlyle debut with her new show 'Wild Women Don't Get the Blues' and our own Richard Ridge caught up with her shortly before her opening.

'Beauty Mark' Starring Laura Bell Bundy is Now Available On Digital and On Demand - Watch the Trailer Here!
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2018


Harris Doran's award-winning film Beauty Mark, starring Laura Bell Bundy, has been released by The Orchard and is available nationwide On Digital and On Demand. The film, which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival, where lead actress Auden Thornton won a special jury prize for "Breakout Performance," can be seen on all platforms. This powerful film also stars Catherine Curtin (Love Janis, Orange Is The New Black), Deirdre Lovejoy (Lucky Guy, The Wire), Jeff Kober (Sons of Anarchy), Ben Curtis ('The Dell Dude'), and Madison Iseman (Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle).

VIDEO: Matt Bomer Plays Charades With Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2018


Matt Bomer, currently starring in The Boys in the Band, appeared on last night's Tonight Show. During the show, Jimmy Fallon and Emilia Clarke have a showdown with Matt and The Roots' Tarik Trotter in a competitive game of charades. Watch the clip below!

VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Star Trek 4, and More on The Late Show
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2018


Zachary Quinto, currently starring in The Boys in the Band on Broadway, appeared last night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Quinto talked about his current Broadway role, the rumored Star Trek 4 film, and his thoughts on if there is life on other planets. Watch the clip below!

Jim Parsons Returns to THE BOYS IN THE BAND Following Foot Injury
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported over the weekend, The Boys in the Band canceled its performance on Saturday evening because of a cast member injury. We can confirm that the cast member in question is Jim Parsons, who was also out of the show Monday evening.

VIDEO: Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, & Andrew Rannells Chat THE BOYS IN THE BAND on THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018


Kathie Lee, Hoda and John Cena welcome actors Zacahry Quinto, Matt Bomer and Andrew Rannells, who in addition to being friends are co-stars in the 50th anniversary edition of "The Boys in the Band," the groundbreaking play about a group of gay men who gather for a friend's birthday party. "To get to do it with these guys is just a dream," Bomer says.

Jim Parsons Out of THE BOYS IN THE BAND Due to Foot Injury; Expected to Return This Week
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2018


As BroadwayWorld reported over the weekend, The Boys in the Band canceled its performance on Saturday evening because of a cast member injury. We can confirm that the cast member in question is Jim Parsons, who was also out of the show Monday evening.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND Cancels Saturday Evening Performance; Will Resume on Monday
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2018


Due to a minor cast member injury, The Boys in the Band has canceled its performance this evening.

VIDEO: Jim Parsons Talks the Importance of LGBT Representation on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2018


'The Boys in the Band' star Jim Parsons appeared on last night's Late Show Starring Stephen Colbert. Parsons openly rejects the idea that the latest crop of LGBTQ characters in lead roles arrived too late to make a difference. He talks about why it is never 'too late' for representation. Watch the clip below!

VIDEO: Playwright Mart Crowley Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2018


Playwright Mart Crowley appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to talk about his current Broadway play The Boys in the Band.

Meet the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 30, 2018


Directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy and David Stone, The Boys in the Band will play a strictly limited 15-week Broadway engagement at the Booth Theatre, beginning previews today, April 30. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

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