Chuck star Zachary Levi will make his Broadway debut opposite Smash alum Krysta Rodriguez in the new romantic musical comedy First Date, which begins performances at the Longacre Theatre on July 9. Opening night is set for August 8.

Levi will play a tightly wound investment banker named Aaron who goes on a blind date with adventurous serial dater Casey ...

For most television stars, there’s nothing rougher than having your show nixed by the cruel hand of the cancel-happy network execs. What’s an actor to do? Luckily for Broadway stars, there’s always another option. Despite the unfortunate cancellations of shows like Go On and The New Normal last week, a slew of Broadway vets are now available ...

Fiona Shaw, who recently appeared on Broadway in the Tony-nominated The Testament of Mary, will bring The Rime of the Ancient Mariner to the Brooklyn Academy of Music this winter, according to the U.K.'s The Guardian. Directed by Tony nominee Phyllida Lloyd, the show will have its American premiere December 10 through 22 as part of BAM's ...

The Ambassador Theatre Group, a British theater owner and producer that owns nearly 40 theaters in the U.K, has acquired Broadway’s Foxwoods Theatre from entertainment company Live Nation. The Foxwoods Theatre, which is currently home to Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, seats nearly 2,000 people and is the largest theater on Broadway.

Owned by Howard Panter and ...

Matilda and Pippin won top honors at the 2013 Drama Desk Awards, which were presented on May 19 at a ceremony at Town Hall. Matilda won five Drama Desks, including Oustanding Musical, and Pippin took home four awards, including Outstanding Revival. Christopher Durang’sVanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won for Outstanding Play and Who’s Afraid of ...

Broadway legend Chita Rivera will join a newly former six-person committee that will aid in the selection process for the Kennedy Center honors, according to The Washington Post. Rivera and her co-committee members will serve five-year terms and choose 10 to 20 candidates to put forward for the selection process.

Rivera, the only Hispanic woman to have received the ...

Nathan Lane took home the top honor at the 79th Annual Drama League Awards, winning the Drama League Distinguished Performance Award for his performance as a veteran burlesque performer in Douglas Carter Beane's The Nance. The two-time Tony winner bested 59 other nominees for the coveted prize, which was handed out at a starry ceremony at the Marriot Marquis ...

The Tonys are just around the corner, and though exciting, it also means tensions are high around the Great White Way. Of course, no award season would be complete without a little drama and this year is certainly no exception.

News broke Friday that the Tony Awards Administration Committee will assemble on May 23 to discuss a “possible infraction” upon ...

Tickets are now on sale for the off-Broadway premiere of The Two-Character Play by Tennessee Williams. The rarely performed drama will begin preview performances on June 10 at New World Stages. Opening night is set for June 19.

The Two-Character Play tells the story of Clare and Felice, two actors on tour who are also siblings. After finding themselves deserted ...

For its 20th anniversary, David Drake has re-imagined his powerful play The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me from a solo show to one featuring several performers. In a special one-night-only performance, presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me will feature a star-studded cast of out gay actors, including Drake, Rory O'Malley, Robin De ...