All stories by Joe Dziemianowicz on BroadwayStars

Monday, December 21, 2015

'Fiddler on the Roof' Broadway revival mines classic musical by Joe Dziemianowicz

"Fiddler on the Roof" makes a deep impact because it's about things that matter -- life, love, family, tradition.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:13PM
Saturday, December 19, 2015

'The Joe D Show' - Michael Feinstein and Stephanie J. Block by Joe Dziemianowicz

Michael Feinstein and Stephanie J. Block discuss their holiday shows.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:48PM
Thursday, December 17, 2015

2016 Broadway preview: Stars tell how they find a character by Joe Dziemianowicz

A hot Broadway show warms up winter. There are plenty in the wings — and they’re filled with stars finding keys to unlocking characters.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:35AM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Billie Joe Armstrong's aim true in ‘These Paper Bullets!’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

'These Paper Bullets!' by Rolin Jones and Billie Joe Armstrong is a play with music that riffs on Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:54AM
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

‘Marjorie Prime’ review by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Marjorie Prime” had big buzz — and expectations. That’s par for the course for a Pulitzer finalist being made into a movie.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:10PM
Monday, December 14, 2015

Jackie Hoffman brings hilarity to ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

The freewheeling new "Once Upon a Mattress" comes with a concept: Belt loudly and carry a big shtick.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:33AM
Friday, December 11, 2015

Synthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson shine in 'The Color Purple' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Perfect casting and a smart staging make "The Color Purple" with Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson a winner.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:19AM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

‘Color Purple’ writer Alice Walker decries then flies by Joe Dziemianowicz

Walker saw red over JetBlue's labor practices — but flew it anyway.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:57PM
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

David Bowie jukebox musical 'Lazarus' trippy and trying by Joe Dziemianowicz

'Lazarus,' the David Bowie jukebox musical based on "The Man Who Fell to Earth," is trippy and trying.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:26PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

Cerveris releases 'Pony Girl,' song cut from 'Fun Home' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Michael Cerveris records a song cut from "Fun Home," the Tony-winning Best Musical.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:51PM

'The Joe D Show' - 'The Illusionists' & 'Daddy Long Legs' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Spouses on stage in "The Illusionists" and "Daddy Long Legs" discuss working together.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:51PM

'China Doll' by David Mamet starring Al Pacino is dreadful by Joe Dziemianowicz

'China Doll,' a new Broadway play by David Mamet starring Al Pacino is a dreadful dud.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:51PM
Sunday, November 29, 2015

‘The Wiz Live!’ packs on the star power in NBC special by Joe Dziemianowicz

Life’s a journey — and the ride often gets bumpy. That’s what NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” is all about.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:08PM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving stories from the cast of ‘The Humans’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

Every day is Thanksgiving at this off-Broadway show.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 01:31PM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Tonys to return to Beacon Theatre by Joe Dziemianowicz

And the Tony Award goes to ... the Upper West Side — again.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:32PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

'Singin' in the Rain' from Paris set to land on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Théâtre du Châtelet’s award-winning production of “Singin’ in the Rain,” based on the 1952 film, is headed to Broadway in 2016.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:44AM
Friday, November 20, 2015

Wayne Brady ready for 'Kinky Boots' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Emmy winner Wayne Brady likes what he sees when he’s dressed as a woman.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:30AM

'Miss Saigon' returning to Broadway in 2017 by Joe Dziemianowicz

Cue the helicopter — and the tears. 'Miss Saigon' returning to Broadway in 2017.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:30AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Disney, 'Cats' composer fighting over 360-technology by Joe Dziemianowicz

The claws are out on some Broadway, pitting family-friendly Disney against Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:43AM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Bruce Willis provides lots of ‘Misery’ in his Broadway debut by Joe Dziemianowicz

Bruce Willis was great in “Moonlighting” and the “Die Hard” films, but he's deadly dull in the stage version of Stephen King’s novel.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:00AM
Saturday, November 14, 2015

Lord & Taylor’s window display rings in the holiday by Joe Dziemianowicz

And Austin Mahone was on hand to get everyone into the spirit.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:51AM

Melissa Errico and Adam Gopnik on 'Sing the Silence' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Actress Melissa Errico and writer Adam Gopnik discuss her show 'Sing the Silence.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:51AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

Arthur Miller’s ‘View from the Bridge’ is a revival hit by Joe Dziemianowicz

This acclaimed vision of the classic, directed by Ivo van Hove, lives up to the hype.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:40AM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

Restaurants take center stage by Joe Dziemianowicz

Restaurants are all over the musical-theater menu.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:02PM

Sophomoric 'Shear' hits NYC by Joe Dziemianowicz

embargo 11/11 9 p.m. 2.5 stars New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:45AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Married — and gay — with children in 'Dada Woof Papa Hot' by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Dada Woof Papa Hot” is a glossy distant cousin of the landmark 1968 gay play “The Boys in the Band.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:22AM
Monday, November 9, 2015

George Takei lends luster to uneven 'Allegiance' on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

George Takei lends luster to uneven 'Allegiance' on Broadway.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 08:24AM
Saturday, November 7, 2015

'The Joe D Show' with John Benjamin Hickey and Bruce Jordan by Joe Dziemianowicz

“The Joe D Show” with John Benjamin Hickey, of “Dada Papa Woof Hot,” and Bruce Jordan, of “Shear Madness.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:10AM
Thursday, November 5, 2015

Rumer Willis sings for mom Demi Moore and dad Bruce Willis by Joe Dziemianowicz

The celebrity spawn's New York cabaret debut was special even before it began.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:02PM

'Disaster!' headed to Broadway with star-studded cast by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Disaster!” is headed to Broadway — and loaded with enough heavyweight talent to sink a boat.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:02PM
Monday, November 2, 2015

Feast of Broadway shows at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Fiddler on the Roof,” “Finding Neverland,” “The King and I,” “On Your Feet!” and “Something Rotten!” will strut their stuff.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:30PM

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