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Thursday, November 10, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Covers for Aubrey, Kelsey Dates Again on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Let's face it. In the last 24 hours, life hasn't been the best for us Americans. But who says we can't take a break with our favorite Sutton Foster-led TVLand series This week's installment …

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

BWW Exclusive: Lilla Crawford, Joshua Colley & More Dish on Fame, Fans, and Life as a Child Actor (Part 2) by Matt Smith

In this comprehensive, two-part BWW feature, our eclectic panel of child actors - including Lilla Crawford, Joshua Colley, Luca Padovan and Isabella Russo with additional commentary from Sa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

BWW Exclusive: Lilla Crawford, Joshua Colley & More Dish on Fame, Fans, and Life as a Child Actor (Part 1) by Matt Smith

In this comprehensive, two-part BWW feature, our eclectic panel of child actors - including Lilla Crawford, Joshua Colley, Luca Padovan and Isabella Russo with additional commentary from Sa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Discovers an Author with a Secret, Michael Urie Returns on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

As far as YOUNGER episodes go, this week's installment was pretty HUGE for both Liza and Empirical in so many more ways than oneOur favorite 40-year-old-posing-as-26 makes a shocking discove…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

BWW Recap: P is for Pigeon, Pancake, and Pregnancy on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

As you can tell from the title of the recap, P is for a lot of things on this week's installment. In addition to finally canning Bryce and making progress with the CharlesLiza ship, the epis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54PM
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Pursues the 'Stoopid Girls', & More, on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Hello, YOUNG'ns Tryin' out a new fan name you dig Welcome to another week of YOUNGER shenanigans with Liza and the gang After their special bonding moment last week, Charles and Liza get a l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

BWW Recap: Krysta Rodriguez, Jennifer Simard Guest on YOUNGER as Liza Saves a Bookstore by Matt Smith

Liza's got it all in for herself in this week's installment and yes, I know I say that every week, but with this show and her predicament, would you really expect anything less After settlin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41PM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza's Livin' in a Marshmallow World, & More, on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

As the familiar song goes, it's a marshmallow world in the winter, but it seems like winter's come early for Liza, who's all about the sticky s'mores snack this week, using it to prove a poi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza & Friends Kiss Things and Let Them Go on YOUNGER's Season Premiere by Matt Smith

The wait is over, YOUNGER fans and yes, it's a bit shorter than usual That's right, the TV Land gods have rewarded us with a slightly less lengthy wait between seasons launching four months…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34PM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

BWW Interview: YOUNGER's Dan Amboyer Talks Returning to Hit Series in New Role (SPOILER ALERT!) by Matt Smith

When TV Land's YOUNGER returns for its third season premiere on September 28th, fans will no doubt be clamoring around their TVs, eagerly awaiting the outcome of Liza's life and love-changin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM
Monday, August 1, 2016

The American Theatre Wing’s New Chairman Talks Change by Matt Smith

As David Henry Hwang assumes the role of Chairman of the Board for the Wing, he names one big priority for his tenure.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Broadway Sings for Pride Proves “We’re All in This Together” by Matt Smith

The annual LGBT event celebrated Pride month, but took on new meaning following the mass shooting in Florida. Playbill was there, as the Broadway and LGBT communities honored the lives lost.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM
Friday, May 27, 2016

Roundabout Theatre Company: 50 Defining Moments in 50 Years by Matt Smith

This year, Roundabout Theatre Company (RTC) celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Playbill put together a timeline of the institution’s history. From hosting the stage deb…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, April 23, 2016

Skip the SparkNotes! The Key to Understanding Shakespeare by Matt Smith

The cast of the Bard-centric Something Rotten! sounds off on the importance of William’s work and how to make it more accessible to audiences everywhere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Leaves Empirical (!!!), We Meet Chad on YOUNGER Season Finale by Matt Smith

Well it's all come down to this. Though nothing can really compare to last week's shocking ending, this week's outing comes pretty close, offering surprise after surprise while simultaneousl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Keeps a Few More Secrets, Bewares the Wrath of the Sky on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Beware the wrath of the sky Too soon And also, more seriously, beware of spoilers No really. As much as I love people reading my recaps, if you have not yet seen the episode and do not want …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Gets Under Her Ex, Discovers Secret About Thad on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Hey, you YOUNGER fans Hope you've recovered from last week's traumatic sheep incident and are ready to plow through sorry this week's recap.We're heading toward the finish line after this we…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30PM
Friday, March 4, 2016

How Did Four Actors from the Same High School All Get Cast in Book of Mormon? by Matt Smith

Four rising talents explain how their Georgia high school set them up for Mormon success and what it's like to perform alongside your longtime buddies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14AM
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Falls For a Shepherd with a Secret on YOUNGER, Matthew Morrison Guest Stars by Matt Smith

Hey, YOUNGER fans Hope you've all had a great week, and that you're recovering well from the heartbreak we all suffered in the last episode. Yes, it was sad for Liza to let Josh go correctio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02PM
Thursday, February 25, 2016

\u201CIt\u2019s More Than Just a Bookstore, It\u2019s a Theatre Place.\u201D Drama Book Shop Still Going Strong by Matt Smith

With all the neighborhood change, will the theatre institution be able to survive? The owners weigh in.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza and Josh Come to a Head, Cheryl Sussman Returns on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Hello, YOUNGER-ians Hope you've had a great week, and are ready dive into our weekly YOUNGER recap. This week is chock-full of action, offering some rocky twists and turns for two of our thr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10PM
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Goes Into the Woods, Accidentally Cross-Texts on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Into the woods, you have to grope, but that's the way you learn to cope. Into the woods to find there's hope of getting through the journey.Yep, Liza certainly put those lyrics to the test t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17PM
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza and Kelsey 'Stick it to Achilles,' & More, on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Hey, YOUNGER fans Let's waste no time with an intro this week we all know Kelsey, and her imprint, are in hot water after Jade's big reveal. So, let's get right to it

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15PM
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Returns to Jersey for Truffle Butter, & More, on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Welcome back, YOUNGER-ians What do you think Yay or nay on the fan name Glad you decided to join us for this week's recap of Liza's shenanigans.Last week, we were introduced to Queen Bee Jad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45PM
Sunday, January 31, 2016

Theatre Stars Around the Globe Share Thoughts, Reactions to GREASE: LIVE Broadcast; UPDATING LIVE! by Matt Smith

There's no doubt Grease will be the word of the nation tonight, as millions of people worldwide tune into FOX for the legendary GREASE LIVE musical broadcast.As previous broadcasts have show…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza Pursues an Author, The EmpiriConda on YOUNGER by Matt Smith

Welcome, YOUNGER fans Had a good week Ready to dive in to this week's recap It seems the cast and creators are making good on their promise to deliver bolder, wiser and sexier content, and t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:49PM

They’re Still the Ones That You Want! Laura Osnes and Max Crumm Revisit Their Grease Hangout by Matt Smith

In honor of the upcoming broadcast of Grease: Live, we reunited Broadway's most recent Danny and Sandy for a photoshoot at their favorite post-shot hotspot. Back in their ol…

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

BWW Recap: Liza (Sorta) Comes Clean, Kelsey Steps it Up on YOUNGER's Season Premiere by Matt Smith

Hey, all you YOUNGER fans Guess what Sutton Foster, Miriam Shor, Hilary Duff and the whole EmpiricalBed-Stuy gang is back Last we saw them her, Liza she had her cover blown with Josh, but, b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01PM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

BWW LIVE Blog: NBC Eases on Down the Road with THE WIZ LIVE!, 12/3 at 8PM! Follow Along LIVE! by Matt Smith

Can YOU feel a brand new day We're gearing up to ease on down the road with powerhouse newcomer Shanice Williams and the rest of the gang from Oz, when THE WIZ LIVE premieres Thursday, Decem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Welcome to Hell Week! Last Night on “Scream Queens” Pledging for Your Life and the LMAO Moments by Matt Smith

Ryan Murphy is at it again! The brainchild behind "Glee" and "American Horror Story" has devised a new anthology series — and it's as wild, weird, funny and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

BWW Profile: Jane Krakowski, Tony-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen by Matt Smith

Listen up, fives. A ten is nominated at this year's Emmy Awards. Yes, that's right. Tony-winning Broadway superstar Jane Krakowski, previously Emmy-nominated for her work on 30 ROCK, will on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:27AM

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