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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tony Winner Hugh Jackman Thrills Wolverine Fans at Times Square Event by Kathy Henderson

Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman is donning those awesome claws (and plenty of facial hair!) as he returns to the big screen on July 26 in the latest X-Men blockbuster The Wolverine. A group o…

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Tony Nominee Tammy Blanchard in Talks to Show Off Her Evil Side in Into the Woods Film by Kathy Henderson

Here’s a casting tidbit we love: Two-time Tony nominee and Emmy winner Tammy Blanchard is “in negotiations” to play stepsister Florinda in the forthcoming film adaptation o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:21AM

Christopher Walken to Play Mobster Gyp DeCarlo in Jersey Boys Film by Kathy Henderson

Oscar-winning stage and screen star Christopher Walken has been tapped by director Clint Eastwood to play “Gyp” DeCarlo, the mobster with a soft spot for Frankie Valli’s re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:44AM
Monday, July 22, 2013

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Marries Justin Mikita in Star-Packed NYC Ceremony by Kathy Henderson

Broadway and Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson married actor/producer Justin Mikita on July 20 in a ceremony officiated by playwright Tony Kushner. The wedding took place in downtown M…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:58AM
Thursday, July 18, 2013

Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Sarah Paulson & More Receive 2013 Emmy Nominations by Kathy Henderson

A slew of theater actors are among the nominees for 2013 prime-time Emmy Awards, including two nominations each for Nathan Lane and Bobby Cannavale. The Emmy ceremony will be held on Septemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:20AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Thumbs Up to Colin Quinn’s Timely and Hilarious Solo Show Unconstitutional by Kathy Henderson

With Congress gridlocked on immigration reform, gun control, health care and practically every other issue, it’s a perfect time to look back at what the Founding Fathers had in mind wh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

Tom Durnin’s David Morse on Making Movie Magic in The Green Mile and Finding the Humanity in Monstrous Men by Kathy Henderson

From St. Elsewhere to The Green Mile to John Adams to Treme, David Morse has worked steadily on TV and in feature films for more than 30 years. His stage work is less well known, but anyone …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:04AM
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Karina Smirnoff, Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Gilberto Santa Rosa Enjoy a Fab First Night in Forever Tango by Kathy Henderson

Never mind a smoky cafe in Buenos Aires: There’s sexy dancing galore going on at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre, where Forever Tango began a limited engagement on July 8. Luis Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Sting to Rock Public Theater Benefit Concerts with Songs from B'way-Bound The Last Ship by Kathy Henderson

International pop star Sting will headline a series of 10 benefit concerts at the Public Theater this fall featuring songs from The Last Ship, his new album and Broadway-bound musical. Bille…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:02AM
Monday, July 8, 2013

Bring On the Volleygirls & Homo! 10 NYMF Shows That Caught Our Eye by Kathy Henderson

The annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (known as NYMF) is a three-week-long extravaganza of promising new shows, presented for an audience of potential producers, industry insiders and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM
Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Aaron Lazar on Romantic Leads, Working With Legends, and the ‘Simple’ Joy of Mamma Mia! by Kathy Henderson

Since arriving in New York just over a decade ago, Aaron Lazar has proved himself a master at falling in love in musicals—and he has suited up in period costumes with aplomb in shows s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:58PM
Monday, July 1, 2013

Michael Urie on Balancing Stage, Screen & Barbra Worship in Buyer & Cellar by Kathy Henderson

Solo performances are always a challenge, and in Buyer & Cellar, Michael Urie takes on a triple task: In addition to playing an aspiring actor named Alex who goes to work in the (real!) …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:53AM
Saturday, June 29, 2013

Hot Shows for Cool Kids! We Rate the Best Broadway Musicals for Families by Kathy Henderson

As Neil Patrick Harris sang in the opening number of this year’s Tony Awards, so many child actors are working on Broadway right now, “they’re the reason this whole season …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:39PM
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Darren Criss Shares a Glass Slipper Moment with Laura Osnes at Cinderella by Kathy Henderson

Glee favorite and Broadway vet Darren Criss rolled into NYC this week for the latest stops on his Listen Up summer concert tour. But before taking the stage at the Paramount in Huntington, L…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:39PM
Monday, June 24, 2013

Closing Time for Bette Midler, Tom Hanks & More! Six Great Shows to See Before They’re Gone by Kathy Henderson

As summer heats up, it’s time to say good-bye to six high-profile Broadway and off-Broadway productions set to close in the next two weeks. Below, our quickie guide to what makes these…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:59PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Choir Boy’s Chuck Cooper on August Wilson, Tony Kushner & His Regrets About His Tony-Winning Role by Kathy Henderson

Chuck Cooper exudes power on stage, both as a singer and a dramatic actor. His charismatic performance as a pimp named Memphis in Cy Coleman’s 1997 musical The Life earned the Ohio-bor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM
Monday, June 17, 2013

Patti LuPone & Mandy Patinkin Serenade 2012 Tony Nominees in Episode Five of Her Reality Series by Kathy Henderson

In the fifth episode of Entrances, Exits and Everything In Between, Josh Johnston gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at his mother, Patti LuPone, prepping for her appearance at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:33AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Josh Hamilton Turns Male Angst Into Theatrical Magic in Reasons to Be Happy by Kathy Henderson

Josh Hamilton has been so good for so long in so many off-Broadway shows, it’s old news to say that he elevates any play he’s in. From the original production of Eric Bogosian&rs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Patricia Richardson, P.J. Benjamin & More Headed Off-Broadway in I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan by Kathy Henderson

Four-time Emmy nominee Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement) and Broadway vet P.J. Benjamin (Wicked, Chicago) have signed on for the forthcoming off-Broadway production of I Forgive You, Ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:28PM
Monday, June 10, 2013

Fashion Superstars! Broadway.com Ranks the Best Dressed Ladies (and Men!) at the 2013 Tony Awards by Kathy Henderson

On Tony night, Broadway stars pull out all the stops in the latest designer gowns, crisp tuxedoes and to-die-for accessories. After watching dozens of celebs walk the red carpet at Radio Cit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:53AM
Thursday, June 6, 2013

Tony Awards FAQ! Everything You Need to Know About the 2013 Ceremony by Kathy Henderson

The 67th annual Tony Awards ceremony is almost here! We’ve pulled together some frequently asked questions about this celebration of Broadway’s best productions and performances …

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Cinderella Stars Get a Royal Visit from Composer Mary Rodgers by Kathy Henderson

By the time Richard Rodgers composed the musical Cinderella for television in 1957, his daughter Mary had already launched her own career as a songwriter—and two years later, she debut…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:15PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Will Chase on Hits, Flops, and the Joy of His Tony-Nominated Star Turn in Drood by Kathy Henderson

Will Chase is the first to admit that his Broadway career has had its share of speed bumps. But for every disappointment (High Fidelity, The Story of My Life, Lennon), there has been a highl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

National Spelling Bee Champ Arvind Mahankali Enjoys a Letter-Perfect Night at Matilda by Kathy Henderson

New Yorkers had a rooting interest in the 2013 National Spelling Bee, as Arvind Mahankali, a 13-year-old from Queens, made the finals for the third year in a row. The middle schooler had pla…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:56AM
Monday, June 3, 2013

Exclusive! Tommy Tune, Twiggy & More Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of My One and Only by Kathy Henderson

My One and Only had a rocky road to Broadway back in 1983, with the original director, book writer and set designer given the heave-ho before the show headed to Boston for its out-of-town tr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:21PM
Sunday, June 2, 2013

Aaron Tveit’s Graceland Debut, Cast Album Extravaganza & Tony Night Excitement Top This Week’s Datebook by Kathy Henderson

We’re heading into Tony Awards week, which means it’s time to plan parties, see shows and listen to a gazillion new cast recordings before filling out your Tony ballot. How to fi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:35PM
Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Fabulous Foursome of Broadway’s The Glass Menagerie Visits Broadway.com by Kathy Henderson

It’s not every day that Mr. Spock—make that Tom Wingfield—drops by the Broadway.com offices, along with a two-time Tony winner, two-time Tony nominee and a talented young B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:37PM
Friday, May 24, 2013

What’s Up, Audra McDonald? The Five-Time Tony Winner Previews Her New CD and PBS Special Go Back Home by Kathy Henderson

After a seven-year wait, Audra McDonald fans finally have a new solo CD to enjoy, Go Back Home (Nonesuch), and the five-time Tony winner is previewing the eclectic collection in a PBS concer…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:39AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Betsy Wolfe & Adam Kantor Relive The Last Five Years at Cast Album Recording Session by Kathy Henderson

Star-crossed lovers Cathy and Jamie are “still hurting,” and fans of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years can’t wait to share their anguish in a new cast recordin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:39PM

Exclusive Photos! Kinky Boots’ Annaleigh Ashford Shares Her Search for a Tony Gown by Kathy Henderson

Once the reality of a Tony nomination sinks in, a new task emerges: looking for the perfect gown to wear to the awards ceremony! In truth, nominees need an entire wardrobe of day and evening…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:47PM

Tony Winner Victoria Clark on Her Best-Loved Roles, from How to Succeed to Cinderella by Kathy Henderson

Victoria Clark is one of Broadway’s most valuable players, a star who can carry a show (as in her indelible, Tony-winning performance in The Light in the Piazza) or bring vibrant life …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

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