Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Spotlight On...David L. Williams by Michael Block

Name: David L. WilliamsHometown: Born in Pittsburgh, grew up in South FloridaEducation: Cornell UniversityFavorite Credits: The Winners, Spake, Tess' Last Night, The Johnny, and The Armagedd…

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Spotlight On...Lindsay Joy Murphy by Michael Block

Name: Lindsay Joy MurphyHometown: Hudson, NHEducation: University of New Hampshire, LAByrinth Master ClassFavorite Credits: Rise and Fall of a Teenaged Cyberqueen (Access Theater)Why theater…

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Spotlight On...Stacy Davidowitz by Michael Block

Name: Stacy DavidowitzHometown: Merrick, Long IslandEducation: BS in Drama and Psychology, Tufts University; MFA in Acting, Columbia UniversityFavorite Credits: The Rubber Room (OVNV TS Elio…

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Spotlight On...Ai Ikeda by Michael Block

Name: Ai IkedaHometown: Tokyo, JapanEducation: Chen Ying Wushu Training Center, NYC Stunts Action Club, Peridance Center, Otsuma High School, The School of Tokyo Ballet Select Credits: Deadl…

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

2013 Off Broadway Alliance Awards Nominees Announced by Michael Block

The 3rd annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards announced their 2013 nominees. Honoring the best in commercial and not-for-profit productions, the awards feature five competitive categories Addi…

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Theaterinthenow's Top 5 Tony 2013 Snubs by Michael Block

1. Hands on a Hardbody for Best MusicalDespite lukewarm reviews and an untimely closing, this new musical inspired by the 1997 documentary, Hands on a Hardbody was a breath of fresh air on B…

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Theaterinthenow's Top 5 Tony 2013 Surprises by Michael Block

1. Laurie Metcalf and Tom Sturridge Get Their Due RecognitionLet's face it, it was the year of the Play. With stiff competition and little love from the other awards, two outstanding perform…

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2013 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Michael Block

It's that time again! Tony nominations! Early this morning, the 2013 Tony Nominees were announced. And like every year, there were some duhs, some shockers, and some snubs. Check back later …

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Monday, April 29, 2013

2013 Drama Desk Nominees Announced by Michael Block

 With a day to go before the nominees for the big awards are announced, the 58th Annual Drama Desk Nominees were announced. Musicals Giant and Hands on a Hardbody lead the way with nine…

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Anne Hathaway is a Cabaret, Ol Chum? by Michael Block

Rumors are swirling that Oscar Winner Anne Hathaway will be playing opposite Tony Winner Alan Cumming in a revival of Cabaret on Broadway. Cumming has previously won a Tony for his role as t…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

2013 Drama League Awards Announced by Michael Block

Today the 79th Annual Drama League Awards were announced. David Hyde Pierce will host the awards set for May 17th. Below is the list of nominees.   OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A BROA…

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Monday, April 22, 2013

2013 Outer Critics Circle Nominees Announced by Michael Block

Pippin leads the pack with eleven nominations followed by Kinky Boots with nine. Below is the list of nominees. The 2013 Outer Critics Circle nominations were announced today for outstanding…

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Wendy Williams Goes to Chicago in June by Michael Block

Talk show host and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Wendy Williams will be joining the Broadway cast of Chicago beginning in June 25. For seven weeks only, Williams will be playing…

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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Review: Revenge in Affluentville by Michael Block

photo by Hunter CanningSpoiler alert: there will be blood. But that’s the case with any story of revenge. Inspired by the classic Jacobean revenge plays, Words, Razors, and the Wounded Hea…

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Friday, April 12, 2013

Spotlight On...Jill Campbell by Michael Block

Name: Jill Campbell    Hometown: New York, NYEducation: BFA, Theatre, Ithaca College and Bernard Kops Advance Playwriting Workshop, London, UK.Favorite Credits: Couple in the …

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Spotlight On...Andrew Nemr by Michael Block

Name: Andrew NemrHometown: Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Currently residing in Lyndhurst, NJEducation: School of Visual Arts, BFA.Favorite Credits: Founding member, Savion Glover's TiD…

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Spotlight On...James Presson by Michael Block

Name: James PressonHometown: Wilton, CT for the most part. But now I live at Less Than Rent Theatre (see what I did there?) But seriously. Education: BA in Theatre from Fordham University. A…

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Smash Report: All About Love and Liza by Michael Block

Welcome friends, to Saturday night! Watching a non-rerun on a Saturday? Shocking! But that’s what NBC decided to do to us, so without further ado, “The Surprise Party.” We begin with t…

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Friday, April 5, 2013

Spotlight On...Christian Borle by Michael Block

Name: Christian BorleHometown: Pittsburgh, PAEducation: Carnegie Mellon UniversityFavorite Credits: I’ve been very very lucky, so when I look at what I’ve been able to do, they’re all …

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

2013 Lucille Lortel Nomiees Announced by Michael Block

Outstanding Play Bethany (Women's Project Theater) Cock Detroit (Playwrights Horizons) The Flick (Playwrights Horizons) The Whale (Playwrights Horizons) Outstanding Musical Dogfig…

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Smash Report: Mommy and Me by Michael Block

In our final Tuesday together, we begin with a t-shirt-only wearing Karen making coffee for a blanket-only wearing Jimmy. Guess who did it! The apartment buzzer goes off revealing Daddy Cart…

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad to Be Star Crossed Lovers in Romeo and Juliet by Michael Block

For the first time in 36 years, Romeo and Juliet is returning to Broadway. In a modern twist on the Shakespeare classic, David Laveaux is set to direct Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad as Ro…

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Smash Report: How Not to Collaborate by Michael Block

We begin with a bang. Or what was a bang. Karen, naked in Jimmy’s bed, sneaks out, stealing pages of his music off his piano. But wait. That was not Karen and Jimmy. It was Hit List. McSle…

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Smash Report: Movers and Shakers by Michael Block

It’s only a few weeks away before we are relegated to the dreaded Saturday night, so let’s enjoy our time on Tuesdays while we can! We begin our night at a try out for Hit List at “Man…

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Free Ticket Offer: One Way Ticket (a reading) by Michael Block

Want a free ticket to see a new musical come to life? Be one of the first 10 people to e-mail rcstaab@me.com with your name and telephone number, and you'll get a free ticket (regular cost $…

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Smash on the Move...to Saturdays by Michael Block

Oh this can't be good. NBC has announced that the theater-themed drama "Smash" is continue its remaining episodes on Saturdays beginning April 6th. While this is an unfortunate sign that the…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Spotlight On...Andy Nogasky by Michael Block

Name: Andy Nogasky Hometown: Greensburg Pa, a great little city outside of Pittsburgh Education: BA from Bucknell University (Degrees in Theatre, Art & Art History), MFA from Rutgers Uni…

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Smash Report: A Change is-a Comin' by Michael Block

I missed you all last week, but now that I’m home from The Happiest Place on Earth, the “Smash” Report is back! We open the episode with the answer to the cliffhanger from last episode…

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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Spotlight On...Amy Staats by Michael Block

Name: Amy StaatsHometown: Boston MA, but I moved to Charleston, SC when I was 2, and then to Green Bay, WI when I was 4, and the to Sacramento CA when I was 7 so who really knows. Education:…

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Spotlight On...Nick Abeel by Michael Block

Name: Nick AbeelHometown: Indianapolis, INEducation: BFA University of Evansville Select Credits: Anatomy of Gray (Homer, Kennedy Center); Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Joe Harper/Others, Denver…

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Spotlight On...Steven Manuel by Michael Block

Name: Steven ManuelHometown: Houston, Texas Education: BFA in Theatre Design/Technology from the University of Evansville Favorite Credits: Co-Founder of Sans A Production; Costume Coordinat…

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