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Monday, May 18, 2015

Obies honor 'Hamilton' as best new American theater work by Joe Dziemianowicz

“Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hiphop musical about Alexander Hamilton, the best new American theater work at the 60th annual Obies.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM

Taye Diggs to star in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' on July 22 by Joe Dziemianowicz

Taye Diggs will star in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway starting July 22.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:07PM
Thursday, May 14, 2015

'The Joe D Show 10' - Broadway PR pro Rick Miramontez by Joe Dziemianowicz

Smart campaigning helps a show's chances in the Best Musical Tony Award race.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:23PM
Monday, May 11, 2015

Stephanie Mills to play Aunt Em in NBC's 'The Wiz' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Stephanie Mills, Broadway’s original Dorothy in “The Wiz,” will play Aunt Em in NBC’s live TV musical special in December.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:38PM
Thursday, May 7, 2015

‘The Joe D Show’ Episode 9: ‘The Flick’ - Take 2 by Joe Dziemianowicz

“The Joe D Show” 9 welcomes 'The Flick' writer Annie Baker, director Sam Gold and actor Matthew Maher

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:51PM

5 most memorable Broadway-musical mothers by Joe Dziemianowicz

The five most memorable Broadway-musical moms include the selfish Rose in "Gypsy" and the selfless Fantine in "Les Miserables."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:38PM
Monday, May 4, 2015

'Hamilton,' 'Between Riverside and Crazy' win drama critics' by Joe Dziemianowicz

The New York Drama Critics' Circle named "Hamilton," Lin-Manuel Miranda's rap- and history-infused show, the best musical of the season.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:37PM

Jim Parsons: Bye, 'Big Bang Theory,' hello, 'An Act of God' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Jim Parsons ends “The Big Bang Theory” season when he begins previews of the Broadway comedy “An Act of God.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:01PM
Friday, May 1, 2015

Vincent Pastore, Ray Abruzzo, David Proval in mob plays by Joe Dziemianowicz

Former “Sopranos” wiseguys Vincent Pastore, Ray Abruzzo and David Proval in“A Queen for a Day,” “Dinner with the Boys.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

‘The Joe D Show’ Episode 8: Talking with Tony Nominees by Joe Dziemianowicz

Episode 8 of “The Joe D Show” checked in with newly minted Tony Awards nominees.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:02PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Tony's: 'An American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' lead nominations by Joe Dziemianowicz

“An American in Paris" and “Fun Home” led the pack Tuesday in Tony nominations with 12 nods apiece.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:44PM

Tony Nominees React: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, more by Joe Dziemianowicz

Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Ken Watanabe and more stars react to their Tony Awards nominations.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:31PM
Monday, April 27, 2015

Brandy Norwood eager to razzle dazzle as Roxie in 'Chicago' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Brandy Norwood, the Grammy-winning R&B-pop star, makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart on April 28 in “Chicago.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:37PM

''Tis Pity She's a Whore' review: Tragedy and taboos by Joe Dziemianowicz

Red Bull Theater’s revival of taboo tragedy “’Tis Pity She’s a Whore” has a hushed intensity.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:10PM
Saturday, April 25, 2015

'The Fantasticks' will keep going thanks to donors by Denis Slattery and Joe Dziemianowicz

Off-Broadway mainstay “The Fantasticks” was scheduled to close in May.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:02PM
Friday, April 24, 2015

'The Joe D Show' Episode 7: Actress Megan Hilty by Joe Dziemianowicz

'The Joe D Show' Episode 7: Actress Megan Hilty on her new show at Cafe Carlyle, 'Smash,' Broadway and babies

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:51PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

'Something Rotten!' supremely silly on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

The supremely silly “Something Rotten!” is the musical love child of 'The Carol Burnett Show' and 'Forbidden Broadway.'

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM
Monday, April 20, 2015

Stephen Adly Guirgis 'Crazy' about Pulitzer win by Joe Dziemianowicz

Stephen Adly Guirgis, has won the Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play “Between Riverside and Crazy.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:40PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015

Michelle Obama attends hip-hop historical show 'Hamilton' by Joe Dziemianowicz

It helps to be the First Lady of the United States to score a ticket to the hottest musical in town.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:44AM
Friday, April 17, 2015

'The Visit' marks anniversary of first work by Kander & Ebb by Joe Dziemianowicz

Fifty years after his first collaboration with Fred Ebb, John Kander is opening their last — “The Visit.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:49PM

The Joe D Show Episode 6: 'The Visit' composer John Kander by Joe Dziemianowicz

Episode 6 of “The Joe D Show” features “The Visit” composer John Kander, who discusses his collaboration with Fred Ebb.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:44PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Peter Sarsgaard delivers a not-so-great Dane in 'Hamlet' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Something’s rotten in Denmark — and it’s the Classic Stage Company’s anemic and dour version of “Hamlet,” starring Peter Sarsgaard.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Tyne Daly and Harriet Harris spar in ‘It Shoulda Been You’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

“It Shoulda Been You" is a musical about a wacky wedding that’s small in size but big in cliches.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM

Jake Gyllenhaal to star in Encores! 'Little Shop of Horrors' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Jake Gyllenhaal to make his musical-theater Seymour in Encores! “Little Shop of Horrors” July 1-2.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:09PM
Monday, April 13, 2015

Olivier Award winner 'King Charles III' coming to Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Fresh from winning an Olivier Award, Mike Bartlett’s “King Charles III” announces a fall Broadway run.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:28AM
Sunday, April 12, 2015

‘An American in Paris’ review: Gershwin songs and dancing by Joe Dziemianowicz

Director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon shows a vibrant vision and buckets of imagination.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM
Wednesday, April 8, 2015

'Gigi' review: Vanessa Hudgens debuts on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

Vanessa Hudgens stars in a shrill revival of Lerner and Loewe's "Gigi."

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM
Monday, April 6, 2015

5 design secrets of the ‘Fun Home’ set on Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Broadway musical "Fun Home" is filled with design details for authenticity's sake.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:00AM
Sunday, April 5, 2015

Siblings prominent in two new Broadway shows by Joe Dziemianowicz

'Airline Highway' and 'Something Rotten!' open on Broadway in late April 2015

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM

Brian d'Arcy James on starring in 'Something Rotten!' by Joe Dziemianowicz

In the show, James is Nick Bottom, a writer in 1595 who simply can’t compete with William Shakespeare.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:19AM
Friday, April 3, 2015

The Joe D Show Episode 4: 'Fun Home' composer Jeanine Tesori by Joe Dziemianowicz

Episode 4 of “The Joe D Show” podcast features a visit with “Fun Home” composer Jeanine Tesori in her Manhattan studio.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:33PM

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