THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 10-15

By: Apr. 15, 2011
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Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 3 - 8


Norbert Leo Butz & Aaron Tveit & & Tom Wopat. Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Starring Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, and Tom Wopat, the new musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN just opened at the Neil Simon Theatre on April 10. Based on the book and hit 2002 DreamWorks film of the same name, the show captures the astonishing true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a jet pilot-all before the age of 21. Check out more opening night coverage here.


Trent Kowalik, Jacob Clemente, Alex Ko, Joseph Harrington, David Alvarez and Colin Bates. Photo Credit: Kevin Thomas Garcia

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical recently celebrated 1,000 performances on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. The show currently stars, Jacob Clemente, Joseph Harrington, Alex Ko, and Peter Mazurowski in the title role. Click here for more photos from the celebration.


Annabella Sciorra, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Yul Vazquez & Chris Rock. Photo Credit: Walter McBride

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vázquez, opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Thetare (236 West 45th Street, New York City). Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, the limited engagement will play 15 weeks. Click here for more opening night coverage.


Alexander Gemignani, Chip Zien, Donna Murphy, Joyce Van Patten, Lewis J. Stadlen. Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler. Check out more production shots here.


Christie Brinkley & Amra-Faye Wright. Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Christie Brinkley, one of the world's most successful supermodels, made her highly anticipated Broadway stage debut as merry murderess Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). For more photos from here debut, click here.


Sugar Ray Leonard, Anna Treybunskaya. Photo Credit: Adam Taylor

This week on 'Dancing with the Stars' the top 9 got a chance to dance to classical pieces for the first time in the show's history. Sugar Ray Leonard and Anna Treybunskaya failed to impress with their dance moves, making them the third couple eliminated. Click here for more photos from the episode.


Marcia Gay Harden, James Gandolfini, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis. Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

God of Carnage opened April 13 at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre reuniting the original Tony Award-nominated Broadway cast of Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden in the scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning Best Play. The production will play through May 29 only. Click here for more production shots!


Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon. Photo Credit: Jane Hobson/London News Pictures/ZUMAPress.com

The cast of the upcoming West End revival of PYGMALION starring Rupert Everett, Kara Tointon and Diana Rigg also features Simon Ward, Peter Eyre and Peter Sandys Clarke as Alfred P. Doolitte, Colonel Pickering, and Freddy Eynsford Hill respectively. Marty Cruickshank and Roberta Taylor also star. Check out more rehearsal photos here!


Natalie Hill, Karen Mason, Kate Loprest and Morgan James. Photo Credit: Paul Kolnik

A new spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass world, WONDERLAND is about a modern-day woman who goes on a life-changing adventure far below the streets of New York City, where a colorful cast of strange but familiar characters help her rediscover what's really important. Opening on April 17, the show features Janet Dacal in the leading role. Check out more production images here.


Kyle Dean Massey, Jim Newman, Savannah Wise & Jenn Colella. Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Avid Theatricals is presenting the Off-Broadway premiere of Lucky Guy, a new musical comedy, written and directed by Willard Beckham. Performances will begin on Thursday, April 28, 2011 and continue through Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the Little Shubert Theatre. Check out more rehearsal photos here!


Richard Fleeshman, Cassie Levy. Photo Credit: Sean Ebsworth Barnes

Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy lead the cast of Ghost The Musical playing Sam and Molly in Matthew Warchus' stage musical version of the Academy Award winning film. Accompanied by Sharon D Clarke as Oda Mae Brown and Andrew Langtree as Carl, Ghost The Musical has new music and lyrics by Grammy award winning Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. For more production shots, click here!


Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison. Photo Credit: Adam Rose

In next week's all new eisode of GLEE, the New Directions raise money for Nationals by holding a benefit concert. The April 19 return of the show also marks the return of Gwyneth Paltrow (who will sing Adele's "Turning Tables") and Broadway veteran Cheyenne Jackson as Vocal Adrenaline's new coach. After GLEE's April 19 return, after a month-long hiatus, the highly anticipated, 90-minute 'Born this Way' episode will air on April 26. For more photos from the episode, click here!


Paul McDonald. Photo Credit: Michael Becker

This on American Idol, the Top 8 sang songs made popular on the silver screen. Last week's shocking elimination was followed up by a not so shocking one, when Paul McDonald was the first guy to be sent home. Click here for more images from the episode.


Thomas M. Hammond and Andrea Burns. Photo Credit: AnnMarie Snyder

The John W. Engeman Theater began previews for GUYS AND DOLLS last night, Thursday, April 14, 2011 and opens tomorrow, April 16, 2011. The production, which runs through June 19, features the talents of Andrea Burns, Jessica Grove, and more. Check out more production shots here!



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