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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

THEATER BUFF: Philip Rosenberg of “Pippin” by Tommizer

Every third Wednesday of the month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer fills out contributor Tom Mizer’s nosey little questionnaire and offers a glimpse of what he looks like from a bit cl…

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Faith Prince Returns with New Album by Tommizer

When I was a young stagestruck lad, Faith Prince WAS the sound of musical theater to me. I’d been obsessed with the cast recording of William Finn’s Falsettoland, including Princ…

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

THEATER BUFF: Colin Cunliffe of “Pippin” by Tommizer

Every third Wednesday of the month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer will fill out my nosey little questionnaire and offer a glimpse of what they look like from a bit closer than the mezzanine…

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

THEATER BUFF: Grasan Kingsberry of “Motown the Musical” by Tommizer

Every third Wednesday of the month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer will fill out my nosey little questionnaire and offer a glimpse of what they look like from a bit closer than the mezzanine…

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Life is a “Cabaret” Blu-ray by Tommizer

Within the first half hour of the multiple Oscar-winning film Cabaret, there’s a brief moment in which a young British man new to Berlin (played by Michael York, so fresh and tightly w…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

THEATER BUFF: Ryan Steele of “Matilda” by Tommizer

Every third Wednesday of the month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer will fill out my nosey little questionnaire and offer a glimpse of what they look like from a bit closer than the mezzanine…

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Heather Headley on “The Bodyguard” and a Broadway Return by Tommizer

Regal. That’s the word most people associate with Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley. And who can blame them when you consider her graceful beauty and her commanding voice, not to …

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Martin Moran is “All the Rage” by Tommizer

A person telling a story. Whether around a fire, perched on the edge of a child’s bed or striding on a stage, it is an elemental human experience. Some would say that the act of storyt…

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

THEATER BUFF: Peter Nelson of “Cinderella” by Tommizer

Every third Wednesday of the month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer will fill out my nosey little questionnaire and offer a glimpse of what they look like from a bit closer than the mezzanine…

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Friday, December 28, 2012

Bringing the Curtain Down on Act One by Tommizer

Is there anything better than a perfectly written and performed Act One closing number — that thrilling high that sends you off to intermission in a euphoric state of satisfaction mixe…

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Some (Darlene) Love for Christmas by Tommizer

I don’t need anything for Christmas this year because one of my biggest holiday dreams already came true. At the holiday party for my corporate day job (yes, tis true, I do not make my…

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Friday, December 21, 2012

Big Broadway Casting Including LaBeouf, Hanks & More by Tommizer

Announcements about famous faces coming to Broadway have been coming fast and furious over the last few weeks, so let’s try to catch up by playing a little six-degrees of the casting c…

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

THEATER BUFF: Andrew Glaszek of “Hustling” & “Broadway Bares” by Tommizer

Every third Wednesday of the month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer will fill out my nosey little questionnaire and offer a glimpse of what they look like from a bit closer than the mezzanine…

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Monday, December 17, 2012

Dance of Joy with “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” by Tommizer

It’s supposed to be the season of joy but, with so many tragic headlines, I think we are all feeling a little lost.  I can’t make sense of what seems beyond reason here, but I c…

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Friday, December 14, 2012

“The Holiday Guys” Sneak Listen & Discount Offer by Tommizer

Don’t say I never got you anything for the holidays.  My little elves have snuck me discount codes for the York Theatre’s presentation of The Holiday Guys in Happy Merry Hanu-ma…

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

SHOW FOLK: Ben Rimalower on his “Patti Issues” by Tommizer

Judy, Barbra, Liza. Bernadette, Julie, Patti… The names of legendary divas roll off the tongue like a litany of saints and martyrs. But, ultimately, we all choose just one to whom we …

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Monday, December 10, 2012

“The Bodyguard” Opens in London (and Eyes Broadway) by Tommizer

Tony-winner Heather Headley made her long-awaited return to the stage in London’s The Bodyguard last week and reviews suggest that, while the book might be rough around the edges, the …

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Video Sneak Peeks at “Kinky”, New “Les Miz” Song and More by Tommizer

The Broadway news this week was particularly brutal with three tough closing announcements — Chaplin, hanging in there against the odds for a number of months, Scandalous, quickly clos…

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE: “A Civil War Christmas” & “Elf” by Tommizer

Every first Wednesday of the month, get caught up with what’s on stage with our review round-up. And that vaguely hollow, clinking sound you hear at the end of each segment? That’s me to…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

The Broadway League Releases Demographic Study by Tommizer

I know this may come as a shock to you but I must finally confess…I am a woman who likes to use the internet but doesn’t live in New York City. Or at least I would be if I were t…

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Friday, November 30, 2012

Holiday Shows, Broadway “Blows” and More Theater News by Tommizer

The holiday season is in full swing so let’s unwrap some shiny theater news — just be sure to save the ribbon: Thanksgiving week is traditionally a boffo box office week on Broad…

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

THEATER BUFF: Matthew Steffens of “The Tempest” & More by Tommizer

Every third Wednesday of the month (or thanks to the holiday, the fourth Wednesday), a fabulous actor/singer/dancer will fill out my nosey little questionnaire and offer a glimpse of what th…

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

In Memory of Martin Richards by Tommizer

Martin Richards, one of the truly legendary Broadway producers, passed away last night. His credits included hits like Sweeney Todd, Grand Hotel, Will Rogers Follies as well as the origina…

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Monday, November 26, 2012

TDF Launches Online Theatre Dictionary by Tommizer

Do you know your green room from your ghost light? The Theatre Development Fund (you know, the TKTS booth people and so much more) is here to help you — in an oh so theatrical way, of …

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

THEATER BUFF: Thanksgiving Buff Up by Tommizer

With Thanksgiving upon us, I thought you might be too distracted for our usual third Wednesday of the month “Theater Buff” profile. But not to worry, our man for November will be…

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Applause, Applause: Judy Kuhn, Just Around The Record Label? by Tommizer

In his continuing series, Andrew Glaszec pays tribute to music theater greats deserving of diva status. Today, he looks at an actress who has been in some of the biggest hits of the last fe…

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Friday, November 16, 2012

“Giant” Sings, “The Performers” Swings & More Theater News by Tommizer

The circle of life isn’t just a lyric sung while Julie Taymor puppets circle The Lion King; it’s the natural progression on Broadway. In this theater news round-up, we celebrate …

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE: “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” by Tommizer

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Rupert Holmes’s tongue-in-cheek, tongue-twisting, Tony-winning musical with an audience-voted ending (based on Charles Dicken’s unfinished novel of ven…

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE: “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Tommizer

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Absurdist extraordinaire Christopher Durang (Beyond Therapy) tosses Chekhov (the playwright not the Star Trek character) into a blender, transplants it to…

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Friday, November 9, 2012

“Annie” Returns to Broadway by Tommizer

The bitch is back. OK, technically speaking “Sandy” in Annie is a boy dog but…you get the point. And with a spanking new Broadway revival — which opened last night t…

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE: “The Heiress” (& “Glengarry” Delay) by Tommizer

Every first Wednesday of the month, get caught up with what’s on stage with our review round-up. And that vaguely hollow, clinking sound you hear at the end of each segment? That’s me to…

Linked From thebroadwayblog.com at 11:54AM

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