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VIDEO: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Matthew Broderick & Nathan Chat 'Man-Spreading' & More on 'The Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015


Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane stopped by CBS's THE TALK, filming this week from New York City, to discuss their hit Broadway play, IT'S ONLY A PLAY.

Darko Tresnjak to Direct KISS ME, KATE in Connecticut & San Diego
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2015


Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak will helm Kiss Me, Kate-his first musical since winning the 2014 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. A co-production with The Old Globe in San Diego, Kiss Me, Kate will play for only four weeks, from May 14-June 14.

Photo Flash: First Look at ALL MY SONS, Directed by Theresa Rebeck at Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015


Alley Theatre presents Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Playwright Theresa Rebeck directs the Alley Theatre Resident Company in this riveting American drama, officially opening tonight, April 1, and running through, April 19 at the University of Houston's Wortham Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Nathan Lane, T.R. Knight Join Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015


T.R. Knight, Emmy Award nominated actor, will join the cast of Broadway's smash hit comedy It's Only a Play in the role of 'Frank Finger' tonight, March 31, 2015, on the same day that two-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane returns to the cast in the role of 'James Wicker', as previously announced. Both will continue with the production through its scheduled closing date of June 7, 2015.

T.R. Knight to Replace Maulik Pancholy in Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2015


Producers Tom Kirdahy, Roy Furman, and Ken Davenport announced today that T.R. Knight, Emmy Award nominated actor, will join the cast of Broadway's smash hit comedy It's Only a Play in the role of 'Frank Finger' on March 31, 2015, on the same day that 2-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane returns to the cast in the role of 'James Wicker', as previously announced. Both will continue with the production through its scheduled closing date of June 7, 2015.

Photo Flash: James Denton Visits TACT's ABUNDANCE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2015


Actor James Denton ('DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES') is in town to promote his new show 'GOOD WITCH' on the Hallmark Channel. Last night, he attended TACT's 'ABUNDANCE' to see his friend Todd Lawson, who plays Jack in the show. He congratulated Todd and the rest of the cast after the show. Scroll down for a photo!

Photo Flash: Cynthia Nixon and More Celebrate Opening of TACT'S ABUNDANCE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2015


ABUNDANCE, the 1990 play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley (Crimes of the Heart), is an epic tale of friendship set against the backdrop of the sweeping American West. Abundance is directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, who directed last season's production of William Inge's Natural Affection. Performances began at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on February 17, and the production opened last weekend on March 1. Performances will continue through March 28, 2015. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Photo Flash: Playwright Beth Henley Visits TACT's ABUNDANCE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2015


Playwright Beth Henley was in the audience on Saturday night (February 28) to see TACT's production of her play, ABUNDANCE. The cast was not told she was there until after the show and were thrilled to meet her. Scroll down to see her beaming backstage with the cast!

Photo Flash: PARKS AND REC's Jim O'Heir Visits TACT's ABUNDANCE Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015


'Parks and Recreation' cast member Jim O'Heir (who played Jerry Gergich) came to see TACT/The Actors Company Theatre's production of ABUNDANCE last night, February 25. Turns out, O'Heir has worked with three out of the five cast members and loved the show. Scroll down for a photo!

Tony Winner Nathan Lane Will Return to Broadway's Hit Comedy IT'S ONLY A PLAY!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2015


Producers Tom Kirdahy, Roy Furman, and Ken Davenport announced today that Tony Award winner Nathan Lane will return to the Broadway's biggest hit comedy It's Only a Play in the role of James Wicker on March 31, 2015 and will continue with the production through its scheduled closing date of June 7, 2015. Lane departed It's Only A Play on January 4, 2015 due to a previously scheduled commitment with the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) staging of The Iceman Cometh.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of TACT's ABUNDANCE at Theatre Row
by Stage Tube - Feb 24, 2015


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents Abundance, the 1990 play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley (Crimes of the Heart). An epic tale of friendship set against the backdrop of the sweeping American West, Abundance will be directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, who directed last season's production ofWilliam Inge's Natural Affection. Performances began at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on February 17. Opening night is set for this Sunday, March 1, 2015. Performances will continue through March 28, 2015. Go behind the scenes and see highlights from the production in the trailer below!

DVR Alert: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short Visits LIVE Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 24, 2015


Tony and Emmy Award winner MARTIN SHORT sits down with Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan on today's 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael.'

VIDEO: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short Plays 'Word Sneak' & More on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 20, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Martin Short get cards with random words, such as tetherball and Beer Nuts, and must work them into a casual conversation about Short's role in Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY.

Photo Flash: First Look at TACT's ABUNDANCE, Beginning Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents Abundance, the 1990 play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley (Crimes of the Heart). An epic tale of friendship set against the backdrop of the sweeping American West, Abundance will be directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, who directed last season's production of William Inge's Natural Affection. Performances begin at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) tonight, February 17, 2015. Opening night is set for Sunday, March 1 at 6:00pm. Performances will continue through March 28, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

TACT's ABUNDANCE Begins Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre presents Abundance, the 1990 play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Beth Henley (Crimes of the Heart). An epic tale of friendship set against the backdrop of the sweeping American West, Abundance will be directed by TACT Co-Artistic Director Jenn Thompson, who directed last season's production of William Inge's Natural Affection. Performances begin at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) tonight, February 17, 2015.

VIDEO: Martin Short Makes 'Fly Me Through the Room' Entrance on LETTERMAN!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2015


On his recent appearance on DAVID LETTERMAN, the funny man flew in a la Peter Pan above the studio audience while singing, 'Fly Me Through The Room'!

VIDEO: Martin Short Talks IT'S ONLY A PLAY, New Book & More on 'Daily Show'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2015


Legendary comedian Martin Short stopped by this week's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central to express his amazement at Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime performance and discusses his memoir, 'I Must Say' as well as his starring role in Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY.

VIDEO: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short on Taking Over for Nathan Lane: 'There's No Greater Performer on Broadway'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 4, 2015


IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short joined the hosts of ABC's THE VIEW yesterday to discuss taking over the lead role from Nathan Lane in the hit Broadway play.

Martin Short to Depart IT'S ONLY A PLAY in March?
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015


According to Telecharge.com, Martin Short will only be continuing with the production through the original closing date of March 29th. He is also out of the show on Sunday, February 15. We'll have to see who steps up as Short's replacement come spring!

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Cast of Broadway's Starry IT'S ONLY A PLAY!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2015


Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the new cast in action!

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