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Thursday, December 10, 2015

The Stars of The Flick on Marilyn Monroe, Tasty Treats & What You Should Never Do at the Movies by Beth Stevens

Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning The Flick follows workers at a rundown movie theater in Massachusetts. The three main characters—Sam (Danny Wolohan), Avery (Kyle Beltran) an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:52PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Hamilton's Anthony Ramos on His Unabashed Love for Boy Bands & Spice Girls Secret by Beth Stevens

Age: 24 Hometown: Bushwick, Brooklyn Current Role: Making his Broadway debut in two pivotal parts in the mega-hit musical Hamilton—John Laurens, the soldier and s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:21PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

Grease: Live Stars Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit and Vanessa Hudgens Give Us Chills! (They're Multiplyin'!) by Beth Stevens

Leave it to our Broadway boyfriend Aaron Tveit to give us a reason to truly be thankful! As we all face a long week filled with family, food and much fodder for future therapy sessions, Tvei…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Get Inside the 'Circle of Life' with The Lion King's Mind-Blowing Immersive Video by Beth Stevens

First, we bounced around the classroom in School of Rock's 360° video, and now we're going on an emotional journey from the stage of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre. The Lion Kin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM
Friday, October 30, 2015

King Charles III's Lydia Wilson on Covering Herself in Face Paint, Pinterest Passion & the 'Fancy Stuff' Needed to Play a Royal by Beth Stevens

Age: 31 Hometown: London, England Current Role: A double-take-inducing performance as Kate (a.k.a. the Duchess of Cambridge) in the Broadway transfer of the Olivier Award-wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:41PM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

The Fans Have Spoken! Hamilton, Gigi and More Top the List for 2015 Broadway-Themed Halloween Costumes by Beth Stevens

We've had Halloween on the brain for weeks, and now it's here! Since we're always looking for a reason to get dressed up and demand candy from strangers, we turned to Broadway fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:46PM
Monday, October 26, 2015

Sylvia Playwright A.R. Gurney on Drawing Inspiration from Dogs, Ethel Merman and His 'Fading Culture' by Beth Stevens

A.R. Gurney is one of the most prolific and often produced playwrights working today. His many works include Love Letters, The Dining Room, Sweet Sue, The Cocktail Hour and Sylvia, which is …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:58PM
Thursday, October 15, 2015

Dames at Sea Star Eloise Kropp on Her Old-School Inspiration and Whiskey & French Fries Obsession by Beth Stevens

Age: 23 Hometown: Edmond, OK Current Role: A tap-happy performance as Ruby, a fresh-off-the-bus Broadway wannabe who becomes a bona fide star, in Dames at Sea. Stage Cred: A fairly recent…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM
Monday, October 12, 2015

Matilda's Jessica Scoblick on Chokey-Worthy Crimes & Dressing Christopher Sieber as Miss Trunchbull by Beth Stevens

Matilda star Christopher Sieber’s dresser Jessica Scoblick has worked on over 20 Broadway shows. She discovered a love for costume design and technology under the guidance of the Barb …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:40AM
Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Fans Have Spoken! American Horror Story, Graceland & More TV Shows That Best Feature Broadway Faves by Beth Stevens

The fall is full of loads of fab new shows to see on stage, but sometimes we like to take a break from tap-happy musicals and modern classics to to kick back with some "peeno noir"…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:53PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Hot Shot! A Glorious First Preview for the Gloria & Emilio Estefan Musical On Your Feet! by Beth Stevens

On Your Feet!, the bio musical about the rise of music-making duo Gloria and Emilio Estefan, began performances at the Marquis Theatre on October 5. We have to admit, the rhythm did get us a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:50PM
Thursday, October 1, 2015

Hot Shot! Oscar Winner Shirley MacLaine Goes Out on a Limb at Hand to God by Beth Stevens

Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine took in Broadway's Hand to God at the Booth Theatre on September 30. Afterward, the talented actress headed backstage to meet Tyrone, the sat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM
Friday, September 18, 2015

Nicole Kidman Wants to Star in Photograph 51 on the Big Screen by Beth Stevens

Nicole Kidman has more plans afoot for her current project: starring as English chemist and X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin in Photograph 51. In addition to Broadway plans for the A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:20AM
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Hot Shot! Don't Let Football Get Between You and Broadway! by Beth Stevens

Football season is in full swing, which means only one two things: 1. watching, obsessing and talking endlessly about your favorite team, and 2. chicken wings... But wait! We have good …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM
Thursday, September 10, 2015

L. Steven Taylor on Strong Roots, the Business of His Name and Ruling Broadway in The Lion King by Beth Stevens

Age: 36 Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Current Role: Mufasa, king of the Pride Lands and father of Simba, in the Broadway blockbuster musical The Lion King. Stage and Screen Cred: Taylor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:44PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

(Very) Hot Shot! See Nina Arianda & Sam Rockwell Sizzle in Fool for Love's Broadway Poster by Beth Stevens

We're already stoked to see Sam Shepard's Fool for Love on Broadway, and now we have a brand new reason to be excited: This smokin' poster featuring stars Nina Arianda and Sam Ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:28PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Mwah! Broadway Besties Lea Michele & Jonathan Groff Reunite in NYC by Beth Stevens

Scream Queens Lea Michele and Hamilton's Jonathan Groff doffed their head gear and crown (respectively) to catch up this weekend. Michele took in mega-hit Hamilton on Saturday night…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:26PM
Saturday, September 5, 2015

Aladdin Star Courtney Reed’s Dresser Jackie Gehrt on First Impressions, Healthy Obsessions & Being Part of Team Jasmine by Beth Stevens

One might think dressing a princess might require birds, rodents or towel-clad handmaids, but that’s not the case at Broadway’s Aladdin. Courtney Reed, who plays Princess Jasmine…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:52AM
Friday, September 4, 2015

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank the Top 10 Broadway Star Turns You Can't Wait to See This Fall by Beth Stevens

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:29AM
Thursday, September 3, 2015

Hot Shot! Catch a First Look at Samantha Barks in New Musical Amelie by Beth Stevens

We’ve been excited for the new musical Amelie ever since we first heard about it. After all, the Oscar-nommed movie was the perfect mixture of quirky, lovable and je ne sais quoi. Now …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:09PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Hot Shot! Saturday Night Fever Original Stars Orfeh, James Carpinello & Paige Price Reunite at 54 Below by Beth Stevens

It was a hot night in the city when original Saturday Night Fever stars Orfeh, James Carpinello and Paige Price put on their boogie shoes and headed to 54 Below. The reunion on August 31 mad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:28PM
Thursday, August 27, 2015

Broadway Alums Henry Winkler & Kristin Chenoweth Advised Marlee Matlin to Take Spring Awakening Role by Beth Stevens

Oscar winner Marlee Matlin is set to make her Broadway debut in Spring Awakening in a few short weeks, but the decision to come to the Great White Way was not one she took lightly. “M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Hot Shot! Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Goes Head to Head with the 10-Dollar Founding Father at Hamilton by Beth Stevens

It takes one to know one! On August 26, Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda welcomed a special guest backstage: Treasury Secretary Jack Lew. If that seems a little less exciting than J.Lo,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

Chris Myers on a King Lear Crash Course, Retail Hell & Being Behind Bars in Whorl Inside a Loop by Beth Stevens

Age: 27 Hometown: New York City Current Role: Playing convicted felon Jeffrey, who is more vulnerable and shy than his fellow inmates, as well as a lisping female minister, a five-year-old…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:15PM
Friday, August 21, 2015

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Which New Fall Broadway Show Are You Dying to See? by Beth Stevens

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:19PM
Friday, August 14, 2015

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Which Tony-Winning Musical Should Be Made into a Movie? by Beth Stevens

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:49PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

See Broadway's Penn & Teller Honored by NYC Council Before They Disappear! by Beth Stevens

No tricks here, just a a treat! Penn & Teller, the illusionists currently making magic on the Great White Way, were honored by Ben Kallos, Council Member of the 5th District, for their 4…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Hamilton’s Jonathan Groff on the Return of Spring Awakening: 'I Love That It's Back!' by Beth Stevens

Jonathan Groff, who plays King George in the new hit musical Hamilton, has another buzzed-about show on the brain: the upcoming revival of Spring Awakening. “Oh my God! I am so excite…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:58PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

The New York Story's Colin Quinn Reveals His Trainwreck Past, His Conclusion About Cosby & Why Comedians Are Lucky by Beth Stevens

Brooklyn native Colin Quinn is obsessed with three things: comedy, cultural stereotypes and New York City. This trio comes together in his new solo show The New York Story, directed by Jerry…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM
Monday, July 20, 2015

Something Rotten! Gals Kate Reinders & Heidi Blickenstaff on Their Bathroom Kickstarter & Candy Penis Necklaces by Beth Stevens

Broadway vets Kate Reinders and (new Broadway.com vlogger) Heidi Blickenstaff rarely share the stage in the musical comedy Something Rotten!, but that didn’t stop them from becoming fa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM
Monday, June 29, 2015

Guards at the Taj Playwright Rajiv Joseph on Comic Book Inspiration and Writing During the Dim Hours by Beth Stevens

Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj, which recently extended at the Atlantic Theater Company, is an unexpected mix of brutality, comedy and suspense. He is perhaps best known for his play…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:16PM