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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Sasson Gabay of ‘The Band’s Visit' by Jeryl Brunner

Sasson Gabay talks reprising the role he created in the original film.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 04:54PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

How The Star of An Indie Hit Film Recreated His Role on Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

Israeli screen and TV star Sasson Gabay on picking up his proverbial baton and returning to the beloved role that he played over a decade ago in the film version of The Band's Visit. He now …

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:51AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

This Female Founded Entertainment Collective Is Revolutionizing The Marketing Biz by Jeryl Brunner

Marketing superstars Alyssa Convertini and Kellie Pean are making big waves with their cutting edge company BrandNew. They provide synergy between artists and brands in innovative ways.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:31PM

Broadway Q&A: Will Roland of ‘Be More Chill’ by Jeryl Brunner

The ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ alum is striving to ‘Be More Chill’

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 03:50PM

Broadway Q&A: Christiani Pitts of 'King Kong' by Jeryl Brunner

Christiani Pitts talks acting alongside a towering co-star.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 03:03PM

Broadway Q&A: Chilina Kennedy of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' by Jeryl Brunner

After more than 1,000 performances playing Carole King, Chilina Kennedy still makes the earth move.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 02:21PM

Broadway Q&A: Joey McIntyre of 'Waitress' by Jeryl Brunner

The New Kids on the Block star dishes on his return to Broadway.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 02:13PM
Monday, March 4, 2019

How One Young Theater Company Got Mentorship From Stephen Sondheim by Jeryl Brunner

The Fiasco theater company has become an artistic force with their actor-driven productions. Their latest is a reimagined Merrily We Roll Along at the Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:37AM
Sunday, February 24, 2019

How Be More Chill Exploded Into An Internet Sensation And Landed On Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

This month the musical Be More Chill began previews on Broadway. With music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz, the show is already a national sensation with a devoted fan base…

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:51AM
Thursday, February 21, 2019

A Hotel Is Created From A Designer's Vision And The Owner's Dream by Jeryl Brunner

How prolific designer Andres Escobar created the design forward Aliz Hotel Times Square.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:01AM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Steve Rosen of ‘The Other Josh Cohen’ by Jeryl Brunner

The triple threat shares the story behind his hit Off-Broadway musical.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 05:45PM
Sunday, February 17, 2019

How Curiosity Drove This Actor To Star On Broadway In Hamilton And Choir Boy by Jeryl Brunner

J. Quinton Johnson reveals what it took to star on Broadway and thrive.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:55PM
Saturday, February 16, 2019

When Your Co-Star Is 20 Feet Tall And Weighs 2000 Pounds by Jeryl Brunner

No damsel in distress, Christiani Pittsstars as a fierce Ann Darrow in a reimagined King Kong on Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:40PM
Thursday, February 14, 2019

How Two Friends Since Childhood Wrote A Hit Musical That Is A Love Letter To Neil Diamond by Jeryl Brunner

David Rossmer and Steve Rosen joined forces to write and star in the life-affirming and smart rock and roll musical comedy, The Other Josh Cohen.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:57PM
Monday, February 11, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Michael C. Hall of 'Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical' by Jeryl Brunner

The 'Thom Pain' actor reveals what drew him to a musical about a certain candy.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 06:32PM

Broadway Q&A: Christina Applegate of ‘Dead to Me’ by Jeryl Brunner

The actress dishes on her new Netflix series, her Broadway debut and the short-lived time she gave up acting.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 06:32PM
Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Brooks Ashmanskas of 'The Prom' by Jeryl Brunner

Broadway veteran Brooks Ashmanskas shares why 'The Prom' is his ultimate party.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:36PM
Sunday, February 3, 2019

Andre Braugher On Brooklyn Nine-Nine And His New Play by Jeryl Brunner

Andre Braugher who plays Captain Ray Holt on Brookyn Nine-Nine is doing double duty in the new play Tell Them I’m Still Young.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:01PM
Friday, February 1, 2019

Female Directors Stand Up For Their Sister Directors In A Big Way by Jeryl Brunner

When filmawards were announced with no female nominees, this group of directors took action. Regina King and other female directors are doing all they can to spark change so more women direc…

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:41AM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

ShowTickets Q&A: Dianna Agron on 'Glee,' Musicals and More by Jeryl Brunner

Dianna Agron recently completed a solo show at the Café Carlyle, in which she paid tribute to some of the finest female-fronted acts of the 1960s and 1970s.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 01:28PM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

ShowTickets Q&A: Kate Mara of ‘Tall Tales’ Talks Animation, Broadway & More by Jeryl Brunner

This TV and film star has deep roots in musical theater.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 05:52PM
Monday, January 28, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Sara Bareilles of 'Waitress' by Jeryl Brunner

The Grammy and Tony nominee shares her love of musicals, the joy of collaborating on 'Waitress,' and more.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:40PM

From Failing His College Acting Class To Being On Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

Broadway and TV actor Josh Lamon currently stars in the hit Broadway musical The Prom. He reveals his inspiring story.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:23AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019

How Three Guys Built A Theater From Scratch Nurturing Pulitzer Prize Productions by Jeryl Brunner

For 32 years MCC Theater has been collaborating with artists to develop their groundbreaking productions. They now have a permanent home at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:13PM
Thursday, January 24, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Gavin Creel of 'Waitress' by Jeryl Brunner

The Tony winner talks his friendship with Sara Bareilles, pies & more.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 04:34PM
Monday, January 21, 2019

These Two Stars Form The Ultimate Ingredient In This Pie Musical by Jeryl Brunner

When Gavin Creel met Sara Bareilles sparks flew. They continue their connection in the hit musical Waitress.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:32PM
Saturday, January 19, 2019

How One Woman Keeps Alive A Centuries-Old Art Form by Jeryl Brunner

For more than three decades the family-run glassblowing studio, La Méduse, has thrived on Îles de la Madeleine.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:53PM
Friday, January 11, 2019

The Stars Of 'Come From Away' Take An Epic Trip To Newfoundland Where Their Musical Takes Place by Jeryl Brunner

Astrid Van Wieren and Lisa Horner star in the Broadway and Canadian casts of Come From Away. When they visited Newfoundland, where their Tony-winning musical takes place, they took home a li…

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:26PM
Thursday, January 10, 2019

What Is It Like To Play Gloria Steinem? Ask Christine Lahti by Jeryl Brunner

Christine Lahti portrays Gloria Steinem in the new play, Gloria:A Life. She offers insight into Steinem and why it was a role of a lifetime.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:12PM
Saturday, January 5, 2019

Decorating Homes For The Crazy Rich by Jeryl Brunner

The film Crazy Rich Asians has sparked a feverish interest into Asia’s mega rich. Roric Tobin of the design firm Bradfield & Tobin has been working with them for years.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:30PM
Friday, January 4, 2019

How One Cool Program Helped Nurture Hamilton, Doubt And Countless Groundbreaking Productions by Jeryl Brunner

For decades New York Stage and Film has given artists the opportunity to birth their dreams.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:32PM

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