Thursday, May 23, 2013

Theater News: There You Are! The Mystery of Edwin Drood's Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase Prepare Their Act for the Tonys in This New Video by Bethany Rickwald

The Mystery of Edwin Drood's Tony nominees Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase are consummate professionals. That's why they were recently back on stage at Studio 54 prepping for their big per…

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STAGE TUBE: Watch THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD's Stephanie J. Block and Will Chase Prepare for the Tonys! by Stage Tube

Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood closed on Broadway in March and was recently nominated for five 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musi…

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Tony-Nommed Drood Director Scott Ellis Remembers Roller-Skating on TV With Chita & Liza by Broadway.com

In the weeks leading up to the 2013 Tony telecast, Broadway.com is posting video clips of favorite Tony memories of this year’s nominees, with their own commentary. Scott Ellis, who re…

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Sun'll Come Out Mañana! Five Wacky Annie Videos From Across the Globe by Lindsay Champion

The 2013 Tony Awards are coming up fast, and we can't wait to find out which show takes home the prize for Best Musical Revival: Cinderella, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Pippin or Annie. …

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Photo Coverage: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Cast Reunites at CAST PARTY! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

For the past ten years, Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland has been the ultimate place for Broadway folks to mingle and celebrate each other, as evidenced by Monday night's jammed-to-the-wa…

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Secrets of Tony Nominees! What is "Edwin Drood" Star Will Chase's Not-So-Secret Talent? by Broadway.com

Secrets of Tony Nominees! What is "Edwin Drood" Star Will Chase's Not-So-Secret Talent? Nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood star Will Ch…

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Cues from 2013 Tony Award Nominees (part 2) by American Theatre Wing

Cues from 2013 Tony Award Nominees (part 2) What's your dream role? Featuring Stephanie J. Block ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood"), Tom Hanks ("Lucky Guy"), Charl Brow…

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Monday, May 20, 2013

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/20- Judy Kuhn by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Judy Kuhn Kuhn made her Broadway debut was in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. She then played Cosette in the 1987 multiple award winning Broadway production of Les Miserables bro…

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And the 2013 Drama Desk Awards Go To..... by Lauren Yarger

WINNERS IN EACH CATEGORY ARE NOTED IN BOLD. Check the links at right for reviews. Outstanding Play
 Annie Baker, The Flick
 Christopher Durang, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spikeâ…

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Broadway Ladies: Ms. May 2013: Anna Louizos by JK

MS. BROADWAY MAY 2013ANNA LOUIZOSWHY SHE'S MS. BROADWAY: With some 18 Broadway credits, plus several off-Broadway, regional, and television credits to her name, one can certainly say Anna Lo…

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Tony Nominee Will Chase Talks Returning to High Fidelity at 54 Below & His Love of Rush and The Beatles by Broadway.com

Before Will Chase scored a Tony nomination for his role as John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, he led the short-lived but well-loved musical High Fidelity. Now, nearly seven years aft…

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Chita Rivera Announced for Kennedy Center Honors Advisory Committee by Josh Ferri

Broadway legend Chita Rivera will join a newly former six-person committee that will aid in the selection process for the Kennedy Center honors, according to The Washington Post. Rivera and …

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2013 Tony Awards Preview: Best Revival of a Musical

Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin's Annie is the story of a spunky orphan looking for a home in Depression-era New York City. Rupert Holmes' The Mystery of Edwin Drood ta…

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Theater News: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Heads to Broadway This Fall by Zachary Stewart

Are you jonesing for some murder-mystery musical hall ever since The Mystery of Edwin Drood closed on Broadway? Well, rejoice, because the new Steven Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman musical co…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

What is The Mystery of Edwin Drood Star Will Chase's Not-So-Secret Talent? by Broadway.com

Nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood star Will Chase shares his obsessions, advice and other fun facts.

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Monday, May 13, 2013

HOT or NOT: THE HOTTEST MUSICAL STARS OF THE 2012 - 2013 SEASON by JK

You voted all season long, and it all came down to the finals!  Here are your winners, including the single performer who got the most votes of the whole season (he got almost 2,000!) a…

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Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced by Lauren Yarger

And the winners are. . .  (in red)   OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAY Grace Lucky Guy The Nance The Testament of Mary * Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike OUTSTANDING NEW BRO…

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Anna Louizos on Her Fresh Take on DROOD's Set by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet amp Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringi…

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Friday, May 10, 2013

Jessie Mueller, Stephanie J. Block, and More on What a Drama Desk Nomination Means to Them by TheaterMania

Jessie Mueller, Stephanie J. Block, and More on What a Drama Desk Nomination Means to Them Annaleigh Ashford, John Bolton, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul also share their excitement at being re…

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2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards: Stephanie J. Block Wins for Favorite Diva Performance by Broadway.com

2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards: Stephanie J. Block Wins for Favorite Diva Performance Emily Rosenfeld and Raymond Luke Jr. present Stephanie J. Block with the 2013 Broadway.com Au…

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin - About the Show by Roundabout Theatre Company

The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin - About the Show Tom Durnin did the time for his white-collar crime. Now, he's determined to win back the respect he believes he deserves&mda…

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Entertainment by Barry

              Enough Music and History to Keep You Entertained for Weeks           By: Ellis Nassour If you like to be regaled with lots of options from the world of ente…

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Chita Rivera to Serve as Grand Marshal for National Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC by Marc Snetiker

Two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera will serve as the Grand Marshal at the 18th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City on June 9. “I have many great memories of…

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Monday, May 6, 2013

From Pre-Show Arrivals to Post-Show Party, Complete Coverage of the 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Josh Ferri

Broadway’s brightest stars flooded the red carpet on May 5 for the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, the season’s only major awards voted on by the fans. Hosted by…

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Edwin Drood's Stephanie J. Block Dedicates Her BACA Win to Her Fans: ‘The Blockheads Aren't Kidding Around!’ by Broadway.com

The Mystery of Edwin Drood alum Stephanie J. Block pulled out all the stops in her powerhouse performance—she cross-dressed, she got murdered, and she even got her adorable dog Ma…

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Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Are Over the Moon About Stephanie J. Block’s First Tony Nomination by Marc Snetiker

When the Tony Award nominations were doled out on April 30, we knew that some of our favorite Broadway stars would finally receive their first nod for theater’s top honor. As fate woul…

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The SMASH Reality Index: Season 2 Episode 14 by Linda

Back by popular demand, Dave (@NineDaves) and I have teamed up to bring you our take on what’s keepin’ it real and what’s faking it each week on SMASH. Follow the 'caps here or on…

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The Power of the Fans! 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Winners Announced by Broadway.com

Broadway fans have spoken, picking their favorites of the season at the 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards, which were presented May 5 at The Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center's…

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Saturday, May 4, 2013

10 Years Ago Today: The Look of Love 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. (Scrol…

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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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The 2013 Tony Award Nominations: Some Random Thoughts by JK

By now, everybody and their brother has weighed in on this year's Tony Award nominations.  It's the usual outrage and jubilation, dismayed and pleasantly surprised, the commercially via…

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