Diane Wiest and Alan Cumming to Star in CSC's 'The Seagull'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2008
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will continue its 40th anniversary season with two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest and Tony Award winner Alan Cumming starring in Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, beginning performances Wednesday, February 20 at Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street).
Oprah to Produce 'Color Purple' Musical Movie?
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2007
The LA Times reports Oprah Winfrey, legendary American talk-show host and producer of Broadway's The Color Purple, may be planning a stage-to-screen adaptation of the hit musical production.
Strike Update Day 19: End to the Strike Close?
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 28, 2007
LATEST NEWS: No official news is yet available, though NY1 and other news sources are reporting that optimism is in the air. Both sides spoke positively earlier in the day about reaching a resolution, but no official announcements have yet been made. A press conference is expected later this evening.
STRIKE OVER! Everything You Need to Know!
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 29, 2007
THE BROADWAY STAGEHANDS STRIKE OF 2007 HAS OFFICIALLY COME TO AN END! BroadwayWorld offers the most comprehensive information to guide theatre-fans through the mayhem of rescheduled events and ticket information.
BroadwayWorld Strike Coverage: What Now? The Facts
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 14, 2007
Day 5 of the Broadway stagehands' strike comes with burning questions: 'What now?' Actors, musicians, crews and the Broadway community are beginning to worry about their financial future and the length of this stand-off.
Stage Door Chicago VidCast with Ana Gasteyer & Gary Griffin
by Michael J. Roberts - Oct 24, 2007
Ana Gasteyer who stars as Fosca and Director Gary Griffin discuss the current production of 'Passion'. Ana and Gary also tell us about their other career highlights including Gasteyer's roles in Wicked, Three Penny Opera and Funny Girl. Griffin reflects on the Color Purple and The Apple Tree.
Chaka Khan Turns 'Purple' with Winans & Jones Winter 2008
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2007
The producers of The Color Purple are pleased to announce that legendary eight-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan, four-time Grammy Award winner and gospel singer BeBe Winans, and 2007 'American Idol' finalist LaKisha Jones will make their Broadway debuts in the smash hit musical starting Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Broadway Theatre
'The Color Purple' LA Tour Tickets On-Sale 9/23, Opens 12/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2007
The Color Purple, The Musical about Love, announces that tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 23 at 11AM for the Los Angeles engagement of the first North American touring production at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center for 12 weeks only, December 13, 2007, through March 9, 2008.
Photo Coverage: Broadway on Broadway 2007 Backstage
by Walter McBride - Sep 17, 2007
On Sunday, September 16, thousands upon thousands of fans of Broadway assembled in Times Square for the 16th Annual Broadway on Broadway Concert presented by Continental Airlines and hosted by Hairspray's Lance Bass. BroadwayWorld brings you photos backstage with stars from such shows as Les Miserables, Curtains, Chicago, Mary Poppins, Rent, Legally Blonde, The Drowsy Chaperone and more!
Photo Coverage: Broadway on Broadway 2007
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 17, 2007
On Sunday, September 16th, thousands upon thousands of fans of Broadway assembled in Times Square for the 16th Annual Broadway on Broadway Concert presented by Continental Airlines and hosted by Hairspray's Lance Bass. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of on-stage performances from the concert.
The Color Purple to Play in Chicago through Sept. 30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2007
Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre before moving to San Francisco
Chicago 'Purple' Tour Adds on Four More Weeks
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2007
Due to popular demand, the first North American Tour of the Broadway smash hit The Color Purple will add four final weeks to its Chicago engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) before moving to San Francisco