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Friday, August 26, 2016

Broadway Illustrator Justin “Squigs” Robertson Takes Us Behind the Sketches of His Fascinating Art by Amy Sapp

When Justin Robertson moseyed into a darkened pub in the Theater District with a glowing smile, I knew I was in for a treat. Robertson — nicknamed “Squigs” — had re…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:29PM
Thursday, August 25, 2016

Jennifer Holliday to Star in ‘The Color Purple’ on Broadway by Amy Sapp

Yet another Dreamgirl will be joining the cast of The Color Purple. Jennifer Holliday will take on the role of Shug Avery, the charismatic blues singer, in the revival of the musical on Octo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:33PM

‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ Original Broadway Cast Album Releases Digitally Tomorrow by Amy Sapp

The wait for a new Broadway cast album is over: The original Broadway cast recording of Cirque du Soleil Paramour releases digitally on August 26, 2016, on iTunes, Amazon music, Spotify a…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:26PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Top 10 Off-Broadway Shows for Fall 2016 by Amy Sapp

When the temperatures begin to dip and the leaves transform into shades of maroon and tangerine, the marquees Off-Broadway similarly change to showcase a new lineup of shows. Unlike Broadway…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:40PM

WATCH: Giuseppe Bausilio of ‘Cats’ Reveals His Favorite Feline Songs by Amy Sapp

Giuseppe Bausilio joined NewYork.com backstage at the Neil Simon Theatre during previews of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats to uncover his favorite songs from this long-awaited revival. G…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:38AM

Not A Catfish: ‘Connections: A Craigslist Musical’ Heads Off Broadway by Amy Sapp

There have been musicals about found paper messages (Found) and personal ads (Personals), so it be no surprise that a show inspired by Craigslist will soon open Off-Broadway. Missed Connecti…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:03AM
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Grand Central Summer Send-Off to Feature ‘Wicked,’ ‘Kinky Boots’ and ‘Something Rotten!’ by Amy Sapp

From August 24 to August 26, experience the free culmination to a New York summer vacation with Grand Central Station’s Summer Send-Off, hosted in Vanderbilt Hall.   Each day …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:35PM

The Demon Barber ‘Sweeney Todd’ Returns in An Immersive Off-Broadway Production by Amy Sapp

Theatergoers will get the chance to taste Mrs. Lovett’s famous meat pies in a new production of the horrifying classic Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical, Sweeney Todd, set to premier…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:30AM
Monday, August 22, 2016

A Day in the Life of Emily Skeggs of ‘Fun Home’ by Amy Sapp

Ever since she can remember, Emily Skeggs was a voracious storyteller, connecting with people through her imagination. “I would make up languages,” says the actress. “I cla…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:23PM

Here She Is, World! Barbra Streisand Returns to Winter Garden in NYC by Amy Sapp

The legend herself — Barbra Streisand — returns to New York City this Friday, August 26, 2016, thanks to the people of SiriusXM radio.   In a one-night, invitation-only con…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:55PM

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Ruby Lewis of ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, August 19, Broadway’s newest starlit, Ruby Lewis, left a busy day rehearsing for Cirque du Soleil Paramour to host NewYork.com’s Talent Takeover in her gorgeous Manhat…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:29PM

Stars and the City: Jeremy Kushnier’s New York by Amy Sapp

I am originally Canadian, born in Winnipeg (think Fargo, then go north). But after living in New York for the past 18 years, I consider myself a New Yorker. I love this city. I truly feel at…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:33PM
Friday, August 19, 2016

Wait for It: Brandon Victor Dixon Starts ‘Hamilton’ on August 23 by Amy Sapp

The two-time Tony Award nominee, Brandon Victor Dixon, assumes his place as Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway on August 23, 2016, after “waiting for it” for several months foll…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:03PM

All That Jazz: ‘Chicago’ Celebrates 20 Years with Free Concert in NYC by Amy Sapp

Chicago will celebrate 20 years on Broadway with a free concert on August 31, 2016, at 7pm at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Presented by SummerStage, the Central Park performing arts fes…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:00PM

Stars and the City: Kelly McAndrew’s New York by Amy Sapp

I was born in Los Angeles and grew up there and in San Diego.  My first move toward the east coast was exactly midway to Kansas City, Missouri, where I went to school at UMKC (University of…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:58PM
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Musical Adaptation of ‘Groundhog Day’ Still Coming to Broadway by Amy Sapp

Good news, Phil Connors fans — the musical adaptation of the 1993 film, Groundhog Day, remains on track for a Broadway opening.. The show enjoyed a successful opening at the Old Vic…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:57PM

The Rockettes Celebrate ‘Christmas in August’ by Amy Sapp

The Christmas season starts earlier than ever this year with the Radio City Rockettes’ free presentation of ‘Christmas in August’ — alongside Jolly Old Saint Nicholas…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:54AM
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Former SNL Star Jason Sudeikis to Star in Off-Broadway ‘Dead Poets Society’ by Amy Sapp

“Oh captain, my captain!” Jason Sudeikis, former funnyman of Saturday Night Live, will step into the late Robin Williams’ shoes as John Keating in the Off-Broadway stage a…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:18PM

YouTube Sensation Todrick Hall to Star in ‘Kinky Boots’ by Amy Sapp

Broadway veteran and YouTube star Todrick Hall will take over the role of Lola, the fabulous cross-dressing entertainer, in Kinky Boots, the Tony-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:26PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Collaborates with Alan Menken to Compose ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live-Action Film by Amy Sapp

Ask Lin-Manuel Miranda about writing for the upcoming live-action adaption of The Little Mermaid, and he may say, “It’s what I do! It’s what I live for.”   Why? …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:14PM

Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ by Amy Sapp

After sold-out productions in Washington, D.C. and at Off-Broadway’s Second Stage Theatre, the new musical Dear Evan Hansen arrives on Broadway this fall. Ben Platt (The Book of Mormon) st…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:49AM
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Rob McClure of ‘Something Rotten!’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, August 12, hilarious leading man of Something Rotten! on Broadway, Rob McClure, assumed control of the NewYork.com official Twitter account to showcase his typical afternoon of a…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:16PM
Friday, August 12, 2016

Share Your Life with Me: Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry to Lead ‘The Last Five Years’ Concert by Amy Sapp

Prepare to share your life with them “for the next ten minutes.” Tony Award winner for The Color Purple, Cynthia Erivo, joins forces with the Tony-nominated Joshua Henry (Violet…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:26PM

Chita Rivera to Play Carnegie Hall with Guests Alan Cumming, Andy Karl by Amy Sapp

Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall on November 7, 2016, in a concert titled, Chita Rivera: Nowadays, with special guests Alan Cumming and An…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:05PM
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Seize the Day: ‘Newsies’ to Arrive Onscreen in 2017 by Amy Sapp

Fansies, rejoice! The original Jack Kelly on Broadway is joining the gang once again — this time, to carry the banner onscreen in movie theaters across the country with a taped perfo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:53PM

Stars and the City: Ricky Ubeda’s New York by Amy Sapp

Dancing makes me feel present and alive. I knew I was going to dance forever from the first time I took a dance class when I was eight. I took a hip hop class with my sister because she was …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:17PM

Stars and the City: Jenna Ushkowitz’s New York by Amy Sapp

In addition to her current role as Dawn in ‘Waitress’, Ushkowitz recently launched a podcast called ‘Infinite Positivities,’ where she talks with actors and experts about po…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:06PM
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

All Fired Up: Pat Benatar to Create a Broadway Musical with Neil Giraldo by Amy Sapp

Pat Benatar will soon join the Broadway ranks of Carole King, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Frankie Valli and the voices of Motown.   As first reported by Deadline, Benatar has signed on …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:01PM
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Rosie Perez, Chita Rivera, More to Lead 2nd Annual ‘Voice for the Voiceless’ Benefit by Amy Sapp

On September 12, 2016, stars from both Broadway and Hollywood will join hands at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in the name of adoption at the 2nd annual Voices for the Voiceless: Stars for Foste…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:34PM
Monday, August 8, 2016

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Bess Wohl of ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, August 5, Bess Wohl — film and television writer and playwright of the Off-Broadway hit play, Small Mouth Sounds — sat down in the NewYork.com headquarters to host…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:11PM

‘Aladdin’ Celebrates 1000th Magical Performance by Amy Sapp

You ain’t never seen a show like this! On Saturday, August 6, the company of Aladdin marked its 1000th performance of the belovedproduction at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The cast celeb…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:34PM

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