Monday, May 25, 2015

'Othello' role becomes him, or is it other way around? by Elizabeth Maupin

Actor Esau Pritchett polishes the part of Shakespeare's tragic hero -- again and again.
With a quote from Matthew Murray!
Thanks to Actor1903 on All That Chat for the link.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Swimming with big fish by Elizabeth Maupin

The award-winning composer of 'Avenue Q' and his wife dive into a musical-stage version of 'Finding Nemo' at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

A fitting outlet for storyteller's voice by Elizabeth Maupin

Lynn Nottage grew up in her mother's and grandmother's kitchens -- not because of the meals that were served there, but because of the stories that were told.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Graduate school -- Broadway-style by Elizabeth Maupin

DAYTONA BEACH -- The waitress's feet are tired. She limps across the floor, one shoe on, one shoe off, collapses at a little table and swings a leg up to the tabletop.
"Ooh! My feet! My poor, poor feet!"
But Anita Endsley is singing, not speaking. And her audience isn't a couple of customers with potential tips. It's teacher Diane DiCroce, who until a few months ago was performing on Broadway in Les Miserables and is now coaching Endsley toward a similar goal.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Gaines on the go by Elizabeth Maupin

It's not easy catching Davis Gaines.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

A second family by Elizabeth Maupin

Even those who have clocked in to work at Les Mis for the past two or six or 16 years have been surprised at times by the epic quality the show has taken on. Now, as they're gathering their …

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

From Mickey to Tony? She has fingers crossed By Matthew J. Palm

Montego Glover, nominated for best leading actress in a musical for her role in Memphis, spent three years in the late 1990s living here and working at Walt Disney World.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Actor gets personal in cabaret show by Elizabeth Maupin

Lately, William Ryall has had some amazing reviews.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

'Piazza' role hits close to home by Elizabeth Maupin

As the mother of a developmentally challenged son, actress Christine Andreas sheds a special light on this award-winning musical.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Composer continues to tell stories through music by Elizabeth Maupin

Tony Award winner Adam Guettel is working on 'The Princess Bride.'

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

A step back to look at bigger picture by Manning Pynn, Public Editor

Objections to the paper's coverage (uncoverage?) of "Frankie and Johnny."
Letters to the editor are here.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

He's happy with 'Rotten' luck By Lisa Tolin, The Associated Press

John Lithgow can be forgiven for taking an unwholesome glee in being a scoundrel.
Thanks to Linda for the link!

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Actor from Eatonville goes bold with the bard by Elizabeth Maupin

In 'Two Gentlemen of Verona,' Norm Lewis plays a character with whom, funnily enough, he has something in common.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Swami of soiree knows his stuff by Elizabeth Maupin

Jim Caruso enjoys putting together a good party. It takes wit, charm -- and plenty of music.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

'I just write plays' by Elizabeth Maupin

Nilo Cruz can't write. It's not that he doesn't know how, this slight man with the dark goatee and a baseball cap covering his balding head, this soft-spoken man who won the Pulitzer Prize f…

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

Actress discovers her Camelot on stage by Elizabeth Maupin

She knew the simple joys of growing up in the Oviedo countryside, but today Rachel York is happily-ever-aftering in the spotlight.

SOURCE: www.orlandosentinel.com at 05:58PM

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