All stories by Nikara Johns on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

‘Once Upon a Time’ Casts ‘Frozen’ Characters Anna and Kristoff by Nikara Johns

“Once Upon a Time” recently revealed the news that “Frozen’s” Queen Elsa will be joining the show. Now, ABC has confirmed through TVLine that characters Anna and Kristoff have been…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:50PM
Friday, May 30, 2014

New York Women in Film & Television to Honor Behind-the-Scenes Talent at Designing Women Awards by Nikara Johns

The New York Women in Film & Television Designing Women Awards will present honors to “Behind the Candelabra” hairstylist Kerrie Smith, “American Hustle” makeup artist Evelyne No…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:15PM
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Watch: Anna Kendrick in ‘Happy Christmas’ First Trailer by Nikara Johns

Magnolia Pictures has released the first trailer for dramedy “Happy Christmas” from writer-director Joe Swanberg (“Drinking Buddies”). The film was sold to Paramount …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:44PM
Thursday, May 15, 2014

Watch: Teaser For Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ by Nikara Johns

Disney has released its first teaser trailer for the live-action “Cinderella,” and it is just that — a tease. In the trailer, fans will not get glimpse of Cinderella, a fairy godmother…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:54PM
Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Study: Movies With Women in Prominent Roles Earn More Money by Nikara Johns

Despite Hollywood’s love for testosterone-dominated movies, a recent study has found that movies with a strong female component actually perform better at the box office and cost less …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:51PM
Friday, March 28, 2014

Members of Abba To Unite For ‘Mamma Mia!’ at 2014 Olivier Awards by Nikara Johns

Abba’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus will reunite to celebrate 15 years of the hit show “Mamma Mia!” at this year’s Olivier Awards in London, the show announced Thursday. An…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:33PM
Thursday, March 20, 2014

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Welcomes First Black Lead on Broadway by Nikara Johns

Norm Lewis will be the next Phantom in the multibillion-dollar grossing musical, “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway — making him the first African-American to play the role. Produc…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:04PM
Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Ted Schilowitz Joins Barco, Will Work on Improving Theater Experience by Nikara Johns

Innovator and futurist Ted Schilowitz has joined projection tech company Barco, which has dubbed him “CinemaVangelist.” It’s not the first unusual title for Schilowitz, w…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:22PM
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Hugh Jackman Says Wolverine Recasting is ‘Inevitable’ by Nikara Johns

Hugh Jackman is no stranger to the ways of Hollywood. After his 14-year tenure as Wolverine, he’s said that someone else playing the character is inevitable. While on the set of “…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:08PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards