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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for “Bettlejuice” and they aren’t Pretty, “In the Heights” Film Casting Confusion, and June Squibb (?) is Joining “Waitress” …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:45AM
Monday, November 5, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, November 3, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for “American Son” on Broadway, “Bat Out of Hell” Tour “Postponed,” and Matt’s Thumbnail Reviews “Today on BroadwayR…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:04AM
Sunday, November 4, 2018

This Week on Broadway for November 4, 2018: Torch Song by Matt Tamanini

Matt Tamanini, Peter Filichia, and Michael Portantiere, discuss “Torch Song” on Broadway at the Hayes Theatre, “Mother of the Maid” @ The Public Theater, “The…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:32PM
Friday, November 2, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 2, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for “Torch Song” on Broadway, the Delacorte to Undergo Renovations, and Riedel Talks “Company Transfer “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:53AM
Thursday, November 1, 2018

Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 1, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Casting Complete for Broadway’s “Hillary and Clinton,” Reviews are Rough for “Days of Rage,” and Leslie Odom Jr. to Lead ABC Comedy! “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:54AM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “To Kill a Mockingbird” to Offer Discounted Tickets to Students, Cast Announced for National Tour of “Cats,” Sara Bareilles in Latest #Hamildrop Track “Today on …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:12PM
Monday, October 29, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Wait, Who is Playing What Character in “Rent: Live”? Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ars Nova Bringing Freestyle Love Supreme Off-Broadway and “Nerds” Producer Being Sued…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:14PM
Sunday, October 28, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 29, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Tony-Nominated Playwright Ntozake Shange Passes Away, “Bat Out of Hell” Sets New York Premiere Run, Lopezes Pen Song for Female Candidates “Today on Broadway” is a…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:00PM
Saturday, October 27, 2018

On My Way to a B.F.A.: Episode 3.1 Cameron Adams on the Non-B.F.A. Road to Broadway by Matt Tamanini

In the Season 3 premiere of “On My Way to a B.F.A.” Natalie talks to Cameron Adams, who has been in 12 Broadway shows over the past 18 years, dating back tomaking her debut in &…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:02PM
Friday, October 26, 2018

Tell Me More | Episode 17: Rebecca Luker on Premiere’s Inner Voices 2018, “Scaffolding” by Matt Tamanini

Listen to the episode here: On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Tell Me More,” Matt Tamanini talks to three-time Tony nominee Rebecca Luker, who is currently one of the t…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 02:58PM
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 26, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for “The Waverly Gallery,” Rudin’s Shows are Swapping Theaters, and Michelle Williams to Join “Once on this Island” “Today on Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:52PM
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 25, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Drama Book Shop to Shutter Location in January, Dianne Wiest is Doing Beckett in the Park Dressed as What?, and “Chess” to Finally Play Russia! “Today on Broadway&#…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:08PM

Special Episode: Ashley Bruce on the Joys of the “Jersey Boys” by Matt Tamanini

On this special episode, Matt Tamanini talks to Ashley Bruce, who is currently playing Mary Delgado (and many others) in the national tour of “Jersey Boys.” Ashley is one of jus…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Civilians to Present Michael Friedman’s “The State of The Union Songbook” on Election Night, Tony Kushner Talks “West Side Story” Film, and New Look at “Mary P…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:48PM

Tell Me More | Episode 16: Marc Kudisch on the Honesty of “Girl from the North Country” by Matt Tamanini

Listen to the episode here: On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Tell Me More,” Matt Tamanini talks to three-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch about the Public Theater’s…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM
Monday, October 22, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Perhaps Broadway Goers are Quite as Rich as We Thought, James Monroe Iglehart Departs “Little Shop,” and “Ghost Brothers” Gets a Makeover! “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:59PM
Sunday, October 21, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 22, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews for Broadway’s “The Ferryman” and “Lifespan of a Fact” and Off-Broadway’s ‘Gloria: A Life,” and “Be More Chill” He…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:08PM
Saturday, October 20, 2018

Tell Me More | Episode 15: Mark Sonnenblick, Sam Bolen on “Midnight at the Never Get” by Matt Tamanini

Listen to the episode here: On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Tell Me More,” Matt Tamanini talks to to the writer and the star of the hit Off-Broadway show “Midnight a…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 02:34PM
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 19, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Judi Dench Finally Gets to Star in “Cats,” Ruben and Clay are Coming to Broadway, and Info about Tonys and Broadway Demographics! “Today on Broadway” is a dai…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:39PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 18, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Reviews are in for London “Company” (Raves) and RTC’s “Apologia” (Not Raves), Denee Benton to Join “Hamilton,” and “Smokey Joe’s…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:33AM
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Danny Burstein to Join Laura Benanti in “My Fair Lady” on Broadway, Idris Elba is Playing WHO in WHAT?, and News about “A Very Wicked Halloween”! “Today…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:44PM

Rialto Chatter: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Gets Set for Soon to Be Announced Production; Could it be Broadway-Bound? by Matt Tamanini

Following word last week that the Alanis Morissette musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL would be getting a winter developmental lab, it looks like the show is gearing up to announce the next step on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Tell Me More | Episode 14: Whitney Bashor on Keen Company’s “Ordinary Days” by Matt Tamanini

Listen to the episode here: On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Tell Me More,” Matt Tamanini talks to one of his favorite performers about one of his favorite shows. Whitne…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 01:18PM
Monday, October 15, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “The Inheritance” Earns Raves in London, Judy Kuhn to Reteam with Trevor Nunn, and “Transparent” to have Musical Series Finale “Today on Broadway”…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:57PM
Sunday, October 14, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 15, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Stars Announced for Broadway’s “Ink,” BC/EFA Changes Gypsy of the Year Name, and the Smash Mouth Musical Might be Most Brilliant Thing EVER! “Today on Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:54PM

DESPERATE MEASURES Announces Closing Later this Month by Matt Tamanini

On Sunday, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical Desperate Measures announced that it would be wrapping up it's Off-Broadway transfer run at New World Stages later this month on Sunday, Oct. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 12, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “In the Heights” to Launch Online Casting Call; Larroquette, Swenson, Chanler-Berat to Lead LCT’s “Nantucket Sleigh Ride,” “The Preacher’s Wife” Getting…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:06PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 11, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “In the Heights” Film Keeping the Usnavi Casting in the Family, Memorial Scheduled for Marin Mazzie, Rachel Tucker to Lead UK “Come from Away” “Today on…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:29AM
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Corbin Bleu and Stephanie Styles Join “Kiss Me Kate,” Lady Gaga Not Doing “Funny Girl,” Jackie Burns & Kara Lindsay in LA “Wicked” “Today on Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:00AM
Monday, October 8, 2018

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

New Group has Found a Star Way Too Popular for an Off-Broadway Musical to Lead their “Clueless” Stage Adaptation! 1) The New Group has Found a Star for it’s “Clueless” Musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:41PM
Sunday, October 7, 2018

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 8, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Wait, Lady Gaga and Rosie O’Donnell are Talking about Bringing WHAT Back to Broadway? “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:06PM

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