Tuesday, May 21, 2013

FREEZE FRAME: New Dramatists Honor Seth Gelblum by Walter McBride

New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premiere playwright development workshop, just honored entertainment lawyer and New Dramatists Chairman of the Board Seth Gelblum with t…

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Keith Carradine, Tonya Pinkins and More Set for New Dramatists 64th Annual Spring Luncheon Today by BroadwayWorld

New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premiere playwright development workshop, has announced that they will honor entertainment lawyer and New Dramatists Chairman of the Boa…

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Matilda's Lauren Ward on Her Tony-Nommed Broadway Return & the Pressure of Being Married to Her Director by Ryan Gilbert

Lauren Ward first impressed New York theater audiences with her performance as the title character in Violet, the 1997 off-Broadway musical that continues to be staged around the country. Th…

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Monica Bill Barnes & Company puts on a funny, affecting evening of dance by Sarah Kaufman

In her white top and plain black skirt, the dancer could be any office drone. But with that towering crown of feathers on her head — fluffy, cascading, Ziegfield Follies showgirl feathers …

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Mostly Mozart at the New Rep by Thomas Garvey

Tim Spears as Mozart reacts to Salieri's machinations.  Photos: Andrew Brilliant.Peter Schaffer's biggest hit, Amadeus (now at the New Rep through May 19), a highly fictionalized accoun…

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Friday, May 3, 2013

20 Years Ago Today: Kiss of the Spider Woman by JK

Here's the next in a series of blogs featuring the musicals that opened 30, 20 and 10 years ago. Others in the series can be found under the "Back in Time" tab at the top of the page.(Scroll…

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

10 Years Ago Today: Gypsy by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE NEW "HOT OR NOT" POLL!  CLICK THE LOGO TO YOUR RIGHT!  Here's the next in a series of blogs featuring the musicals that opened 30, 20 and 10 years ago. …

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30 Years Ago Today: My One and Only by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE NEW "HOT OR NOT" POLL!  CLICK THE LOGO TO YOUR RIGHT!  Here's the next in a series of blogs featuring the musicals that opened 30, 20 and 10 years ago. …

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Encores! On Your Toes by Barry

           Encores! All Singing, All Dancing On Your Toes, May 8-12                                       By: Ellis Nassour Tony winners Chris…

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Hands on a Hardbody Star Keith Carradine Is ‘Gobsmacked’ By His Tony Nomination by Lindsay Champion

The morning the Tony nominations are announced, phones start buzzing with texts and calls for the happy few who get nods. As usual, Broadway.com is thrilled to be among the callers offering …

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Tony-Nominated Producer Roy Miller Dies at Age 52 by Josh Ferri

Three-time Tony-nominated producer Roy Miller, who was most recently represented on Broadway with the holiday hit A Christmas Story, died on April 28, 2013, following a short illness. H…

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Friday, April 26, 2013

BWW TV: On the Scene with Steve Kazee, Barbara Cook & More at 54 Below! by Randy Rainbow

Tony Award winning, Kennedy Center Honree and Broadway and concert legend Barbara Cook The Music Man, She Loves Me, Candide, Sondheim on Sondheim, Tony Award-winner Steve Kazee Once, 110 in …

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

30 Years Ago Today: Show Boat by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE NEW "HOT OR NOT" POLL!  CLICK THE LOGO TO YOUR RIGHT!  Here's the next in a series of blogs featuring the musicals that opened 30, 20 and 10 years ago. …

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

FREEZE FRAME: Jonathan Tunick, Rebecca Faulkenberry, Barbara Cook & Steve Kazee Preview 54 Below Shows! by Walter McBride

Tony Award winning, Kennedy Center Honree and Broadway and concert legend Barbara Cook The Music Man, She Loves Me, Candide, Sondheim on Sondheim, Tony Award-winner Steve Kazee Once, 110 in …

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Stephen Sondheim & Wynton Marsalis Team Up For A Bed and a Chair: A New York Love Story at Encores! by Lindsay Champion

Eight-time Tony-winning composer Stephen Sondheim and nine-time Grammy-winning trumpet player and bandleader Wynton Marsalis are joining forces at Encores! The duo will team up for A Bed and…

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20 Years Ago Today: Ain't Broadway Grand by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN THE NEW "HOT OR NOT" POLL!  CLICK THE LOGO TO YOUR RIGHT!  POLL CLOSES TODAY AT  7PM!Here's the next in a series of blogs featuring the musicals that o…

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Musical of the Month: The Fig Leaves Are Falling by Doug Reside

A guest post by Ben West. Strange as it may seem given its frank narrative and its traditional sound, The Fig Leaves Are Falling is not a conventional musical. This colorful, vivacious and d…

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Obituaries: Tony Award-Winning Producer Sam Crothers Dies at 75 by Hayley Levitt

Samuel H. Crothers, the Tony Award-winning producer of shows including Sweeney Todd, La Cage aux Folles, and The Will Rogers Follies, passed away at his home in Boynton Beach, FL after battl…

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BWW TV: Chita Rivera & More Honor Producer Marty Richards by BroadwayWorld TV

On April 8th, producer Marty Richards' feast of friends and loved ones gathered in celebration of his extremely accomplished life at The Edison Ballroom 240 West 47th Street where they were …

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Tony Winner Cady Huffman on Being 'Empowered' by Lena Dunham & Re-Teaming With Nathan Lane in The Nance by Josh Ferri

For more than 25 years, Cady Huffman has been entertaining Broadway audiences as the big-belting, leggy standout in shows like La Cage aux Folles, Steel Pier and a Tony-nominated turn i…

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Tony Winner Cady Huffman on Being 'Empowered' by Lena Dunham & Re-Teaming With Nathan Lane The Nance by Josh Ferri

For more than 25 years, Cady Huffman has been entertaining Broadway audiences as the big-belting, leggy standout in shows like La Cage aux Folles, Steel Pier and a Tony-nominated turn i…

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

10 Years Ago Today: Nine by JK

Here's the next in a series of blogs featuring the musicals that opened 30, 20 and 10 years ago.  Others in the series can be found under the "Back in Time" tab at the top of the page. …

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Victor Garber, Marin Mazzie, Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune & More Salute the Late Producer Marty Richards by Josh Ferri

Stars of stage and screen gathered at the Edison Ballroom on April 8 to remember the life and career of Tony and Oscar-winning producer Marty Richards. A Tony winner for his musicals La Cage…

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Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera and More Tribute Marty Richards by Walter McBride

Last night, April 8th, producer Marty Richards' feast of friends and loved ones gathered in celebration of his extremely accomplished life at The Edison Ballroom 240 West 47th Street where t…

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Photo Coverage: Michael Douglas, Tommy Tune & More Gather to Remember Marty Richards by Walter McBride

Last night, April 8th, producer Marty Richards' feast of friends and loved ones gathered in celebration of his extremely accomplished life at The Edison Ballroom 240 West 47th Street where t…

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Keith Carradine on His Long Broadway History and Odds of Winning a Real Hands on a Hardbody Contest by Kathy Henderson

Keith Carradine’s gravel-edged, instantly recognizable voice has served him well in a 40-year career on stage and screen. Depending on your age, you may know him best as the Oscar-winn…

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Chita Rivera, Clive Davis, Tom Viola and More Set for Broadway's Marty Richards Memorial at Edison Ballroom Tonight by BroadwayWorld

At 630pm, tonight, April 8th producer Marty Richards' feast of friends and loved ones will gather in celebration of his extremely accomplished life at The Edison Ballroom 240 West 47th Stree…

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Friday, April 5, 2013

REVIEW: Kinky Boots by JK

Review of the Saturday, March 16 matinee preview performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City.  Starring Stark Sands, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Celina Carvajal, Dani…

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Nicholas Rodriguez, Steve Blanchard and More Set for Lyric Opera of Oklahoma's Upcoming Season by BroadwayWorld

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma today announced major casting decisions for its 50thAnniversary Season in 2013, featuring new and returning national talent including Nicholas Rodriguez, Heather Bo…

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/4- FOLLIES by Stage Tube

Today in 1971, Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 522 performances. Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The…

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

BWW Special Report: PIPPIN's Motown Magic Returns to Broadway by Kevin Winkler

As an undergraduate theater major in the early 1970s, I heard music everywhere. It seemed to pour out of every office and workspace around the department. And in the LP era, if you wanted mo…

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