The Broadway premiere of the Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award-winning Royal Court Theatre/Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh’s new comedy Hangmen will bow at Broadway’s Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) beginning performances Friday, April 8, 2022, and opening Thursday, April 21, 2022, for a limited 10-week engagement.
Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen features “Game of Thrones’” Alfie Allen in his Broadway debutopposite David Threlfall, returning to Broadway for the first time in 25 years. Hangmen also features two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett, Owen Campbell, Jeremy Crutchley, Olivier Bursary Award winner Gaby French, Josh Goulding, John Hodgkinson, Richard Hollis, John Horton, Olivier Award and Drama Desk Award winner Andy Nyman and Ryan Pope. www.HangmenBroadway.com
Written by Yolanda Brooks (a local NYC civil servant) and John Ruiz Miranda (a retired 9/11 NYC fireman) Mandela, a compelling drama with many lighthearted moments, garnered great praise during its run at the National Black Theatre and The Actors Temple. Now, this essential stage work comes to the American Theatre of Actors – one of the last theaters from the original Broadway district, opening February 8 and runs thru the month. This powerful biographic piece will educate and entertain as it delivers a powerful and timely message. www.mandelanyc.com
The new play with songs, In The Shade, written by Daniel Egger (book and lyrics) and Tom Laverack (music and additional lyrics) with music direction by Mark Ambrosino, will get a concert presentation at NYC’s The Green Room 42 on Friday, February 25 at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased by visiting TheGreenRoom42. For more information, visit InTheShadeMusical.com
Second Stage Theater has announced casting for the upcoming production of JC Lee’s world premiere comedy, TO MY GIRLS, directed by Stephen Brackett. The production will feature Bryan Batt (“Mad Men,” Jeffrey), Jay Armstrong Johnson (On the Town, Hands on a Hardbody), Carman Lacivita (Marvin’s Room), Noah J. Ricketts (Frozen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), and Britton Smith (Be More Chill, Shuffle Along). One role remains to be cast. TO MY GIRLS will begin previews on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 and officially open on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Second Stage’s Off-Broadway home, The Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street NYC).
Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, with book & lyrics by Mark Saltzman, directed & choreographed by Justin Ross Cohen, will star the original cast and will begin previews May 3, with an opening date of May 16, running thru June 26 at Theater 555 on West 42 Street. The show is produced by Eric Krebs in association with Amas Musical Theatre. www.VenueTix.com www.romeoandbernadette.com
