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Sunday, August 14, 2022

VIDEO: Gabriella Uhl & Jonathan Lengel Talk 13: THE MUSICAL by Richard Ridge

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Gabriella Uhl andJonathan Lengel ahead of the premiere of 13 the Musical to discuss landing their dream roles in the new movie musical. The duo al…

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

Tonys Talk: Gideon Glick Talks Channeling His Inner-Child in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Richard Ridge

Dill Harris is a character that the world first got to know on the page, either in or outside of the classroom. This season, Broadway favorite Gideon Glick is bringing the boy to life onstag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM
Saturday, June 1, 2019

Tonys Talk: Bertie Carvel Opens Up About Making A Splash in INK! by Richard Ridge

The last time that Bertie Carvel tread the Broadway boards, it was as tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull in the 2013 hit, Matilda. This season, he brings another of his critically-accla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

Tonys Talk: Brooks Ashmanskas Opens Up About All Things THE PROM, His Nomination & More! by Richard Ridge

Barry Glickman might be going to prom, but Brooks Ashmankas is going to the Tonys. On June 9th, the star of the seven-time Tony-nominated The Prom will take a seat at Radio City Music Hall a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM
Friday, May 31, 2019

Tonys Talk: The Stars of TOOTSIE Reveal Backstage Secrets, Onstage Mishaps & More! by Richard Ridge

Tootsie is bringing audiences to their feet every night at the Marquis Theatre, and its partly because of the extraordinary talents of its Tony-nominated stars. Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM
Sunday, May 26, 2019

BWW TV: Laura Benanti Opens Up About MY FAIR LADY, Motherhood, Belania and More! by Richard Ridge

'It's not like I sat at home as a child wanting to be a movie star. I wanted to be Julie Andrews,' said Laura Benanti in an exclusive interview earlier this week with Richard Ridge. The Tony…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM
Sunday, April 28, 2019

BWW TV: How Did KISS ME, KATE Change for 2019? The Company Tells All! by Richard Ridge

What happens when Shakespeare meets Porter Audiences are finding out eight times a week at Studio 54 when the Taming of the Shrew comes to life onstage within one of the most beloved musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM
Saturday, April 20, 2019

BWW TV: What Makes a Broadway Hit? THE PROM Cast and Creators Share Backstage Secrets! by Richard Ridge

The Prom is still changing lives at the Longacre Theatre, where it will soon celebrate its 200th Broadway performance. As the cast and creative team dance towards another major milestone, th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM
Friday, April 19, 2019

BWW Exclusive: James Synder, Jenny Jules & Matt Mueller Cast a Spell on Broadway in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by Richard Ridge

Year Two has officially begun at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and that means that a brand new class of witches and wizards has begun a magical journey at Hogwarts or the Lyric Theatre.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM
Thursday, April 18, 2019

BWW Exclusive: Nicholas Podany & Bubba Weiler on Making Broadway Magic in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD by Richard Ridge

Year Two has officially begun at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and thatmeans that a brand new class of witches and wizards has begun a magical journey at Hogwarts or the Lyric Theatre. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Saturday, April 13, 2019

BWW TV: 5 Things You Need to Know About Broadway Power Couple Orfeh & Andy Karl by Richard Ridge

Love is all aroundat the Nederlander Theatre and it doesn't stop backstage... at least not when Broadway's favorite power couple is around.Orfeh and Andy Karl have moved to Rodeo Drive or 41…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM
Saturday, March 30, 2019

BWW TV: Susan Egan and Beth Fowler Relive the Magic of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Broadway by Richard Ridge

On April 18, 1994, a musical opened that would change the face of Broadway for years to come. Beauty and the Beast not only took New York City by storm, but marked the birth of Disney Theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

BWW TV: Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain & Emily Bergl Reveal Backstage Secrets of THE FERRYMAN! by Richard Ridge

There's a new Carney family in town.Earlier this month, a whopping fourteen new cast members joined the 35-member ensemble of The Ferryman, now performing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:10PM
Saturday, March 23, 2019

Backstage: FROZEN Director Michael Grandage Shares Show Secrets, Future Plans & Behind the Scenes Details! by Richard Ridge

The cold still doesn't bother Michael Grandage, who, as BroadwayWorld reported this morning, has a busy couple of years ahead That's because Frozen, which this weekcelebrates its first smash…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM
Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Backstage with Richard Ridge: FROZEN's Michael Grandage Gets Ready To Take the Cold Front Overseas! by Richard Ridge

The cold still doesn't bother Michael Grandage, who, as BroadwayWorld reported this morning, has a busy couple of years ahead That's because Frozen, which this weekcelebrates its first smash…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM
Friday, March 8, 2019

Backstage with Richard Ridge: The [title of show] Gang Finds a Way Back to Then! Hunter, Jeff, Heidi, Susan and Michael Get Ready to Reunite in Concer by Richard Ridge

They might have started as nine people's favorite thing, but in the thirteen years since title of show's debut off-Broadway, far more fans have joined the party.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:39PM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

BWW Interview: Tony Winner John Lloyd Young Gets Ready for an Epic, Sexy and Mysterious Return to Cafe Carlyle by Richard Ridge

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young returns to Cafe Carlyle with an all-new show, February 19 to March 2. At this residency, he will perform an expertly curated set of rock and pop classics. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Teen Songstress Jackie Evancho Tells All About Her New Broadway Album, LGBTQ Activism and More! by Richard Ridge

With her upcoming new album, 'The Debut', multi-platinum recording artist,Jackie Evanchowill match her extraordinary voice with one of the most exciting re-emerging genres in popular music t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Friday, February 8, 2019

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Frank Wildhorn, Nan Knighton & Gabriel Barre Get Ready to Go Back Into the Fire with THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL! by Richard Ridge

In just two weeks, Manhattan Concert Productions will present aconcert performance of Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton's musical comedy The Scarlet Pimpernelat David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Cent…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Backstage with Richard Ridge: It's Chers Everywhere! Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond Talk All Things THE CHER SHOW! by Richard Ridge

When in comes to portraying one of pop culture's biggest superstars of all time, it takes not one...not two...but three Broadway powerhouses to bring her to life onstage. Cher is on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM
Sunday, December 16, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: As Good As Goldwyn- NETWORK's Tony Goldwyn Talks the Ups and Downs of a Career on Stage and Screen by Richard Ridge

Following seven steamy seasons on ABC's hit show, Scandal, which concluded its run last spring, Tony Goldwyn has made theleap back to Broadway- starring as Max Schumacher in Network. The pla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: American Success Story- Darren Criss Opens Up About His Career on Broadway, TV and More! by Richard Ridge

From Harry to Hedwig Blaine to FinchDarren Criss has made quite a name for himself over the past decade on both stage and screen. 2018 has been an extra special year for the renaissance man …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Sunday, December 9, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Norm Lewis Talks Keeping It Nutcraker Cool This Holiday Season with New Album and Solo Show! by Richard Ridge

Tony nominee Norm Lewisis keeping it cool this Christmas. Nutcracker cool, that is.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Friday, December 7, 2018

BWW Exclusive: Inside the National Asian Artists Project Gala with Baayork Lee and More! by Richard Ridge

The 2018 Inaugural NAAP National Asian Artists Project Gala took place on December 2nd celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical 'Flower Drum Song'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM
Saturday, November 17, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Jeremy Jordan Is Back on Broadway and Telling All About the Roles That Got Him Here! by Richard Ridge

The last time Jeremy Jordan graced a Broadway stage, he was the king of New York- earning himself a Tony nomination for his performance in Newsies. Since 2012, the rest of the world has gott…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Saturday, November 3, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: You're a Mean One, Gavin Lee! Meet the New Grinch of This Holiday Season by Richard Ridge

All the Whos down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, but Gavin Lee, who was hard at work getting into character to playDr. Seuss' most conniving character this holiday season, did not

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM
Friday, October 26, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Cooper & Vosk & Ridge, Oh My! Getting Candid with the Witches of WICKED by Richard Ridge

A whole lot happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in, and Wicked has been telling that story to Broadway audiences for 15 years at the Gershwin Theatre. The milestone won't go by uncelebrate…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM
Saturday, October 13, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: She's Queen of the Kings! Catching Up with Brooklyn-Bound Heather Headley by Richard Ridge

She has already protected the Pride Lands, ruled Nubia, controlled center stage, and dominated the Juke Joint. What's next for Broadway's favorite beltress

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM
Friday, August 31, 2018

BWW Interview: Linda Purl Gets Ready to Make Her Cabaret Debut at Feinstein's/54 Below! by Richard Ridge

Renowned actress and singer Linda Purl, best known for 'Happy Days', 'Matlock' and 'The Office' will make her solo cabaret debut at Feinstein's 54 Below on September 4th and 5th with her sen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: 90 Plays, 80 Films, and Lots of Stories- Catch Up with Stage and Screen Great- F. Murray Abraham by Richard Ridge

From his current gig as black ops specialist Dar Adal on Showtime's Homeland, to Cyrano, Shylock, Salieri and more, stage and screen star F. Murray Abraham's career has spanned over five dec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM
Saturday, August 4, 2018

Backstage with Richard Ridge: It Takes a Woman: Donna Murphy Dishes on the Roles that Brought Her to Dolly! by Richard Ridge

'This job came up, and initially I thought, 'What a horrible idea To star as Dolly Levi once a week How do you do that' That first performance- and I really didn't know how it was gonna land…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

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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