Monty Python's Spamalot

Photo Coverage: DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB at the Zipper!

DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB, featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, took it home for Thanksgiving at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) on Thursday, November 20 at 11:30pm. (more...)

Spamalot Moves Up Closing Date 1 Week to Jan. 11, 2009

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the 2005 Tony Award? winning Broadway smash hit musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, will play its last pair of coconuts on Sunday, January 11, 2009 following the evening performance, after 1,574 performances (and 35 previews) at the Shubert Theatre in New York. (more...)

The Wonder Pets in SAVE THE NUTCRACKER! Premiering 12/8 on Nickelodeon

Infused with the familiar music of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," Nickelodeon presents a contemporary twist on the holiday classic in the new The Wonder Pets! prime-time special, "Save the Nutcracker!," premiering Monday, Dec. 8, 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT). (more...)

Photo Flash: Sanjeev Bhaskar And Eric Idle Of Spamalot

Sanjeev Bhaskar plays King Arthur in Eric Idle's Monty Python's SPAMALOT "lovingly ripped-off" from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. (more...)

BWW TV: Off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Struggles with Economy

As the oldest, continuously running Off-Broadway theatre in New York, the Cherry Lane Theatre is one of the many businesses in the city that are beginning to feel the pressure of a collapsing economy. James Sims reports... (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...)

VANITIES Opens On Broadway at Lyceum 2/26, Previews Begin 2/2

VANITIES, A New Musical by Jack Heifner, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Judith Ivey and musical staging by Dan Knechtges, will open on Broadway Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street (preview performances will begin Monday, February 2). (more...)

Geoffrey Going, Confused but Promising at Vitello's

The fall season at Sterling’s Upstairs at Vitello’s heated up this past Saturday with a charismatic performance by Geoffrey Going. Used to playing to large theatres Going seemed to struggle in toning down his voice to suit the intimate dinner club setting... (more...)

BWW Special Offer: Save 40% on SHREK THE MUSICAL

Starting on November 8, 2008, New York's 106.7 LiteFM invites all theatergoers to save over 40% on tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Broadway Theatre for a limited time. Plus, a free dowload of "I Know It's Today" featuring Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona is also available. (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...)

Photo Coverage: DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB Returns to the Zipper

DON'T QUIT YOUR NIGHT JOB, the critically acclaimed comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, welcomed the fall at their monthly home The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) on Thursday, October 30th. (more...)

Don't Quit Your Night Job: They're Baaack!

Fresh on the heels of Columbus Day... and a breath before Thanksgiving... "Don't Quit Your Night Job" returns to New York City for another year of mayhem! BroadwayWorld had the entertaining opportunity to chat with the fantastic foursome- Steve Rosen, David Rossmer, Sarah Saltzberg and Dan Lipton - at The Zipper Factory in anticipation of their 3rd rompous season, opening Thursday October 30! (more...)

Starting on November 8, 2008, New York's 106.7 LiteFM invites all theatergoers to save over 40% on tickets to SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Broadway Theatre for a limited time. Plus, a free dowload of "I Know It's Today" featuring Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona is also available. (more...)

TO BE OR NOT TO BE to Close at Manhattan Theater Club on 11/16

It has been announced that MTC's production of TO BE OR NOT TO BE will play its final performance on November 16th, 2008. November 16th, 2008 is the end of Manhattan Theater Club's subscription run. They had previously been offering tickets through November 23rd, 2008, but will now be canceling that week of performances. Patrons who have purchased tickets for performances through November 23rd, 2008 should return to their point of purchase for a refund. (more...)

SPAMALOT to Close on Broadway on January 18, 2009

Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the 2005 Tony Award® winning Broadway musical lovingly ripped-off from the internationally famous comedy team's most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, will play its last pair of coconuts on Sunday, January 18, 2009. (more...)

Photo Coverage: TO BE OR NOT TO BE Opening Night Party

The Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director;Barry Grove, Executive Producer) world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be' officially opened on Broadway on Tuesday October 14th. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the cast as they arrived at Planet Hollywood to celebrate after the curtain came down! (more...)