The Broadway production of Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow has announced a closing date of August 19. Starring 2012 Tony nominee Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland, the play began previews at the Belasco Theatre on March 19 and opened on April 2. End of the Rainbow will have played a total of 176 performances upon closing.

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Tracie Bennett has been wowing theater audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with her award-winning star turn as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow. Now Bennett brings a preview of her acclaimed performance as Garland to television audiences. Broadway.com was on set as Bennett filmed hilarious new black-and-white commercials produced by SpotCo Advertising Agency ...

Tracie Bennett turned heads on July 12 as she transformed into the glamorous Judy Garland to shoot End of the Rainbow’s brand new TV commercial. This award-winning actress invited Broadway.com to tag along to NEP Studios for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as she prepped for her close-up. Produced by SpotCo Advertising Agency, the retro, black-and-white TV spot features ...

How does Tony nominee Tracie Bennett prep for the big day? By inviting two-time Oscar winner and Broadway veteran Jane Fonda to share a glass of Champagne with her at the Belasco Theatre’s “Rainbow Room.” Fonda, who last appeared on Broadway in 33 Variations, took in Bennett’s tour-de-force performance as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow on ...

Theater’s rising stars were honored on June 5 at the 68th annual Theatre World Awards. Honoring performers who have made an outstanding Broadway or off-Broadway debut, the awards were presented at the Belasco Theatre, home of End of the Rainbow, and the recipients celebrated inside its beautiful "Rainbow Room." This year, 12 actors were recognized for their work including ...

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Since making his Broadway debut in 1989, first time Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty has appeared in 15 Main Stem shows (including Copenhagen, The Heiress, La Bete and 1776) and won raves for his off-Broadway performances in Hamlet, Richard III, Twelfth Night and more. Cumpsty finally received long-deserved Tony recognition for his heartfelt performance as Judy Garland’s ...

These days, it seems that the Belasco Theatre’s "Rainbow Room" boasts as many famous faces as the wall at Sardi’s. On the weekend on June 1, Tony nominee Tracie Bennett welcomed Tony host Neil Patrick Harris, future Annie star and two-time Tony winner Katie Finneran and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Adrienne Maloof to End of the Rainbow ...

As the excitement builds for the 2012 Tony Awards, Broadway.com is presenting a series of exclusive video features in which your favorite nominated stars spill secrets about themselves, their stage faves and their preparation for Broadway's big night. Next up to bat is Michael Cumpsty, who received his first nomination (despite having appeared in 15 Broadway shows!) for ...

Two-time Tony Award nominee Kathleen Turner (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) and film star Liv Tyler took a trip “over the rainbow” to see Tracie Bennett’s award-winning performance as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow. After the enthusiastic curtain call on May 29, the two sun-kissed actresses and ...

Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett will recreate her Tony-nominated performance as Judy Garland for Los Angeles audiences in Peter Quiltert’s drama End of the Rainbow. Directed by Terry Johnson, End of the Rainbow will kick off its national tour at L.A.’s Ahmanson Theatre. Bennett will play the venue from March 12 through April 21, 2013. No further ...