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TV: Inside Opening Night of THE COLUMNIST with John Lithgow & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 26, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of THE COLUMNIST by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan currently opened last night, April 25, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production, which recently announced an extension, is scheduled to run though June 24, 2012. BroadwayWorld was inside the after party and takes you onto the red carpet with all of the stars below!

STAGE TUBE: John Lithgow Talks THE COLUMNIST on THIS MORNING!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of THE COLUMNIST by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan currently opened last night, April 25, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Leading man John Lithgow just visited 'CBS THis Morning' where he chatted about playing Alsop, as well as his previous career dreams, and more! Check out the full interview below!

TV: First Look at THE COLUMNIST on Broadway - John Lithgow & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 20, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of THE COLUMNIST, by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan began previews on April 4 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited engagement of THE COLUMNIST will open Wednesday, April 25 starring Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin, four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines, Tony Award nominee Stephen Kunken,Marc Bonan (Broadway debut), Grace Gummer ('Smash,' Arcadia), and Brian J. Smith (MTC's Come Back, Little Sheba; 'Stargate Universe'). Check out the complete production highlights below!

TV: Performance Highlights from MTC's REGRETS!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of REGRETS, the new play by Matt Charman, directed by Carolyn Cantor will open tonight, Tuesday, March 27 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). REGRETS stars Alexis Bledel ('Gilmore Girls'), Curt Bouril ('Boardwalk Empire'), Ansel Elgort (Off-Broadway debut), Brian Hutchison(MTC's From Up Here), Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox (MTC's Doubt), Lucas Caleb Rooney (Orphan's Home Cycle), and Richard Topol (The Normal Heart). BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights below!

TV: Meet the Cast of MTC's THE COLUMNIST!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2012

The limited engagement of Manhattan Theatre Club's THE COLUMNIST begins performances on Wednesday, April 4 and opens Wednesday, April 25 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Inside THE COLUMNIST Photo Shoot with John Lithgow
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the limited engagement of THE COLUMNIST by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn beginning Wednesday, April 4 and opening Wednesday, April 25 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

TV: WIT Celebrates Opening Night- Cast Interviews!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2012

WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow and starring Cynthia Nixon opened on Broadway last night, January 26 to rave reviews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and BWW was there to chat with the cast and creative team at the opening night party. Click below to check out the full interviews!

TV: Cynthia Nixon in WIT on Broadway - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 26, 2012

WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow is currently in previews and opens tomorrow, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights!

STAGE TUBE: Cynthia Nixon Appears on ABC's LIVE! WITH KELLY
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2012

Cynthia Nixon, who is currently appearing as ‘Vivian Bearing' in the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of WIT, was a guest on ABC's 'Live with Kelly!' this morning.

STAGE TUBE: Merry Christmas from MASTER CLASS' Sierra Boggess and Alexandra Silber!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 25, 2011

MASTER CLASS starred Olivier Award nominee Sierra Boggess (coming back to Broadway in REBECCA) as Sharon Graham and Drama Desk Award winner Alexandra Silber as Sophie De Palma. The two reprised their roles to send a Christmas greeting - see it below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at VENUS IN FUR's Hot New Trailer!
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 16, 2011

VENUS IN FUR is currently playing at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production will end its limited engagement at the Friedman on Sunday, December 18 and resume performances at the Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday, February 7. Tickets for the transfer of VENUS IN FUR went on sale yesterday and the production is a limited engagement through Sunday, June 17.

TV: WIT's Cynthia Nixon & Lynne Meadow Meet the Press
by Broadway Beat - Dec 18, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of WIT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow, will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. WIT features Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chiké Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Vivian Bearing), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician). The company met the press on Tuesday, Decmber 13 and BroadwayBeat was on hand for interviews with Cynthia Nixona and Lynn Meadow. Click below to check it out!

TV: Go Inside the Steamy VENUS IN FUR Opening Night Party!
by Broadway Beat - Nov 9, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie opened last night, November 8 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Broadway Beat was there for the after party to speak with the company about the hot new show!

STAGE TUBE: MASTER CLASS Opens at West End's Vaudeville Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 8, 2011

Theatre and Opera director Stephen Wadsworth's new production of Terrence McNally's Master Class starring Tyne Daly as the legendary opera soprano Maria Callas is to transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre following its critically acclaimed, sell-out run on Broadway. Master Class, produced in the West End by Max Cooper, Maberry Theatricals, the Marks-Moore-Turnbull Group, Ted Snowdon and Sonia Friedman Productions in association with the Manhattan Theatre Club, will run at the Vaudeville Theatre for 14 weeks only from 21 January to 28 April, with press night on 7 February 2012. Set design is by Thomas Lynch, costume design by Martin Pakledinaz, lighting by David Lander and sound by Jon Gottlieb. Tickets are now on sale for Master Class and further casting will be announced shortly.

TV: Hot! Hot! Hot! Sneak Peek at Nina Arianda & Hugh Dancy Heating Up the Stage in VENUS IN FUR
by Robert Diamond - Nov 5, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR is an acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and starring Tony nominee Nina Arianda reprising her acclaimed breakthrough performance and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy. The show opens on Tuesday night, October 8 - but, we've got a sneak peek. Check out video highlights below!

STAGE TUBE: Talking VENUS IN FUR With the Cast & Creative Team!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 20, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie began previews on October 13 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production stars Tony Award nominee Nina Arianda and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy. VENUS IN FUR will open Tuesday, November 8 in a limited 10 week engagement with tickets on sale through Sunday, December 18 only. Hear what the cast and creative team for the production had to say about VENUS IN FUR by clicking below!

TV: Cast and Crew of VENUS IN FUR Meets the Press
by Broadway Beat - Sep 27, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie stars Tony nominee Nina Arianda reprising her acclaimed breakthrough performance and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy (Journey's End, 'The Big C'). VENUS IN FUR will begin previews on Thursday, October 13 and open Tuesday, November 8 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production will play a limited 10 week engagement with tickets on sale through Sunday, December 18 only.

STAGE TUBE: Hugh Dancy & Nina Arianda on VENUS IN FUR
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie starts rehearsals today. The production stars Tony nominee Nina Arianda reprising her acclaimed breakthrough performance and Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy (Journey's End, 'The Big C'). VENUS IN FUR will begin previews on Thursday, October 13 and open Tuesday, November 8 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production will play a limited 10 week engagement with tickets on sale through Sunday, December 18 only. Go behind the scenes of the poster photo shoot with HUgh Dancy and Nina Arianda below!

STAGE TUBE: Tyne Daly, Terrence McNally Talk Opera & MASTER CLASS Run on 'Charlie Rose'
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's hit production of MASTER CLASS was featured last week on 'Charlie Rose.' The episode featured Tony and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly and Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally. Click below to check out the interview!

STAGE TUBE: MASTER CLASS Cast Prepares to 'Meet' Maria Callas
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2011

The Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNally, directed by Stephen Wadsworth, opened last night, July 7, to praise at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. In the video below, the cast of the show prepares to 'meet' Maria Callas in a spoof that features Jekyll & Hyde's 'This is the Moment.'

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