Broadway consists of the 40 professional theaters scattered across New York City’s Theatre District, including the Ambassador, Imperial, Majestic, and Shubert Theatres, among others. Collectively, the theaters are quoted to bring in over $900 million dollars a year. Theatre in New York got its foot-hold during the mid-to-late 1700s, at which time The Park, The Bowery, and The Astor Place Theatres were established. Originally focusing on the works of Shakespeare, Broadway moved in the musical direction during the mid-1800s with productions of “The Black Crook,” and the Gilbert and Sullivan “H.M.S. Pinafore,” among others. Actors on Broadway make a big distinction between their profession on what they call the “legitimate stage,” and other more variety oriented acts like vaudeville and burlesque.
Current masterpieces to hit Broadway for the 2009-2010 season include “Chicago,” “South Pacific,” “Wicked,” “Hair,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Jersey Boys,” to name a few.
Producers of Broadway’s revival of “Glengarry Glen Ross” have announced an extension to its limited engagement. Initially slated for a 12-week run, the David Mamet play will now continue through…
Broadway’s “Hell’s Kitchen” is preparing for two of its original stars, Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon, to take their final bows. Both actors have been part of the…
Children and teenagers under the age of 18 will be able to attend one of the 18 participating Broadway shows for free with a full-paying adult this March. The annual…
Off-Broadway’s The York Theatre Company is opening its spring season with “Platinum Dreams” – a new musical set in the ’70s. Featuring a book by Stevie Holland, music by Gary…
Broadway’s adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” is getting ready to welcome new cast members to the team. Beginning March 31, Linedy Genao and Austin Colby will take over as Myrtle…
Broadway’s “The Outsiders” is getting ready to welcome Alex Joseph Grayson to its stage at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Beginning February 28, Grayson is set to take on the…
The acclaimed Broadway show “Oh, Mary!” will welcome six-time Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess in the lead role. The actor will replace “Glow” star Betty Gilpin who took over the role…
Broadway’s “Wicked” is getting ready to welcome three new cast members to its production. Beginning March 4, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Jenna Bainbridge, and Daniel Quadrino will take the stage at…
“The Great Gatsby” musical will launch a North American tour beginning in early 2026. The production is set to kick off with a one-week engagement at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre from…
Erika Jayne is extending her time on Broadway in the musical “Chicago.” Jayne returned to “Chicago” on January 19 for an initial three-week run, which was slated to conclude on…