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Shubert Organization Meets on Tuesday to Select New Leader

Bloomberg News is reporting today that the board of directors for The Shubert Organization will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 to select a successor for Gerald Schoenfeld. (more...)

Schoenfeld Passing Inspires Heartfelt Tributes

Gerald Schoenfeld, the Chairman of the Board of the Shubert Organization, perhaps the most well-known owner and operator of live-performance theaters in the U.S. died on November 25, 2008. His passing brought sadness tears to the Rilato yesterday, but with such a profound legacy behind him it wasn't long before he was paid tribute to by the theatre community and it's brightest lights. (more...)

BWW TV: Gerald Schoenfeld - Man of the Theatre

Gerald Schoenfeld, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Shubert Organization, Inc., passed away suddenly at his home in Manhattan on Tuesday, November 25th. Mr. Schoenfeld was 84 years old. (more...)

'EQUUS' Star Richard Griffiths At Macy's Tree Lighting 11/23

Richard Griffiths, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear at the annual Macy's Herald Square Tree Lighting this Sunday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. on Broadway between 34th & 35th Streets. Griffiths will be reading the classic holiday poem "The Night Before Christmas." Also set to appear at the live event in Herald Square are Kermit the Frog, Grandma from the Big Apple Circus, The Mistletones, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. In addition to the display of Macy's famed Tree of Lights, their 2008 holiday windows will be unveiled. (more...)

'EQUUS' Star Richard Griffiths At Macy's Tree Lighting 11/23

EQUUS STAR RICHARD GRIFFITHS TO APPEAR AT MACY'S HERALD SQUARE TREE LIGHTING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Richard Griffiths, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear at the annual Macy's Herald Square Tree Lighting this Sunday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. on Broadway between 34th & 35th Streets. Griffiths will be reading the classic holiday poem "The Night Before Christmas." Also set to appear at the live event in Herald Square are Kermit the Frog, Grandma from the Big Apple Circus, The Mistletones, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. In addition to the display of Macy's famed Tree of Lights, their 2008 holiday windows will be unveiled. (more...)

Photo Flash: Sonnet Rep Benefit at Birdland Jazz Club

SRT hosted its seventh annual benefit and cabaret event on November 17th at Birdland Jazz in Manhattan. (more...)

Photo Coverage: EQUUS Unveils Original 'Horse Head' Prop

Actress Elaine Bromka was presented with the refurbished "horse head" worn by her husband Peter Phillips in the Original 1974 Broadway production of Peter Shaffer's EQUUS. The restored headpiece - carefully executed by the current EQUUS Prop Supervisor Mike Smanko - was presented by the actors who portray the horses in the new hit production of the play at the Broadhurst Theatre before the matinee performance on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/11/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11/11/2008. (more...)

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - November 8, 2008

Theater news from Broadway and the Baltimore/Washington area. (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 11/4/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 11/4/2008. (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Spencer Liff of 'Equus'...Yes, 'Equus'!

The former child performer and reigning 'best dancer on Broadway' takes a dramatic non-human role. (more...)

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 10/28/2008

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 10/28/2008. (more...)

Photo Flash: Forbidden Broadway Welcomes [title of show] Stars Blackwell and Blickenstaff

The former leading ladies of [title of show], Susan Blackwell and Heidi Blickenstaff stopped by Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab to watch themselves be spoofed. (more...)

Hottest Articles on BWW 10/7/2008 - 10/14/2008

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 10/7/2008 - 10/14/2008. (more...)

Zac Efron Considering Daniel Radcliffe's Role in EQUUS?

The Sun is reporting that actor actor Zac Efron may be considering the role of Alan Strang in EQUUS. At the London premiere of High School Musical 3 Efron was quoted as saying, "You know that Daniel Radcliffe role on Broadway? Well it's been mentioned." (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Beat - EQUUS and A Tale of Two Cities

After taking the summer season off, Broadway Beat returns to begin their 19th season of bringing you the best of Broadway. This week's episode features Equus, A Tale of Two Cities and more - only right here on BroadwayWorld! (more...)

Photo Flash: [title of show] at Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab

This week, Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen and Michael Berresse stopped by Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab to watch themselves be spoofed. (more...)

BWW TV: 'Forbidden Broadway Goes To Rehab'

Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway will play its final performance on January 15th, 2009, the 27th anniversary of the show's debut at Palsson's Supper Club in 1982. The newest edition, 'Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab' now playing at the 47Th Street Theatre had it's Opening Night on Wednesday, September 17th and the BWW TV cameras were there let you share in all the fun! (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek: Opening Night of 'EQUUS'

Equus officially opened on Broadway last night, September 25th and Broadway Beat's cameras were there to cover the highly anticipated revival of Peter Shaffer's classic play. We're excited to bring you a 'sneak peek' of the upcoming Broadway Beat episode featuring all the official first night action! (more...)