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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS' James Corden Has 'Em Rolling In The Aisles, 2012 by Michael Dale

The 2016 Tony Award host was voted Best Actor in a Play for his hilarious slapstick performance.

HAMILTON Premium Ticket Price Raised To $849; Number of $10 Tickets To Be Increased by Michael Dale

The increased price for premium tickets is part of an effort to discourage scalpers, who are reselling tickets for up to three times their box office price.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, One Man, Two Guvnors' James Corden, 2012 by Michael Dale

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:23AM

BWW Review: Gregory S. Moss' INDIAN SUMMER, a Genial Coming-of-Age Story by Michael Dale

Set designer Dane Laffrey has placed 15,000 pounds of sand on stage for this seaside romance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21AM

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Actors/Crew Speak Up On Actual Violence in Profiles Theatre's 2010 KILLER JOE by Michael Dale

Company members of the non-Equity production felt they could not complain about the onstage danger because the show was a critical and popular hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49PM

The HAMILTON Break-Down: How Much Money Is Being Made and Who's Making It by Michael Dale

A detailed breakdown of how much money is being made through ticket sales and merchandise and how the profits are distributed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE NORMAL HEART's Larry Kramer Keeps Fighting The Fight, 2011 by Michael Dale

When Larry Kramer's great political protest play premiered Off-Broadway, there were people who thought of AIDS as God's revenge.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:34PM

BWW Review: Halley Feiffer's A FUNNY THING...; Ever Hear The One About The Stand-Up Comic and The Millionaire? by Michael Dale

Halley Feiffer's romantic comedy has a comedian and a millionaire guarding their wounds as their mothers are treated for cancer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

VIDEO: Megan McGinnis Gives a Heartfelt Curtain Speech at Final Off-Broadway DADDY LONG LEGS by Michael Dale

McGinnis originated the role of Jerusha Abbott at the Rubicon in 2009 and took the musical to the West End before Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

VIDEO: Rob McClure Leads SOMETHING ROTTEN! Cast in Parody 'Tony Nomination Time' by Michael Dale

The new SOMETHING ROTTEN star gets to the Bottom of a song honoring the 2016 nominees.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

FROZEN Triplets? Disney Casting For Third Live Production of The Animated Hit by Michael Dale

A Disney Cruise Line show will join the upcoming Broadway production and the recently opened Disneyland Resort attraction.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Audience Member Suing SLEEP NO MORE After Being Knocked Unconcious by Michael Dale

The audience member says she was kicked in the head by a performer while watching a fight scene.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM

BWW Review: HIMSELF AND NORA Is a Passionless James Joyce Bio-Musical by Michael Dale

Jonathan Brielle's musical of the famed Irish novelist stars Matt Bogart and Whitney Bashor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM

BWW Review: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' WAR is Wonderfully Surprising and Discomforting by Michael Dale

Charlayne Woodard stars as a mother whose stroke leads to what might be the discovery of a family secret.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24AM

Monday, June 6, 2016

BWW Review: There's a New Almighty In Town! Sean Hayes in AN ACT OF GOD by Michael Dale

David Javerbaum's nightclubby comedy returns to Broadway for another summer engagement.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10PM

Bid To Meet ON YOUR FEET's Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Support Starfish Foundation by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the music icons while helping young women get the education they need to achieve their dreams.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07PM

BWW Interview: Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee & The Starry History of Tony-Winning Paper Mill Playhouse by Michael Dale

Millburn, New Jersey's Playhouse since 1938 receives this year's Regional Theatre Tony Award.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Controversy and History as Three BILLY ELLIOT Stars Win, 2009 by Michael Dale

For the first time in history, three actors who divided performances of a starring role were all awarded a Tony.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

THE FATHER's Christopher Hampton Says 'Idiotic' Workshop Process 'Dumbs Down New Plays' by Michael Dale

He says playwrights must now satisfy an 'army of bureaucrats' to get their work produced.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45AM

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Broadway Meets IN THE HEIGHTS' Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2008 by Michael Dale

The unknown composerlyricistactor proves that rap is an ideal style for the demands of musical theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

Saturday, June 4, 2016

BWW Interview: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Tony Nominee Mark Strong Can't Wait To Get Back To Broadway by Michael Dale

He won an Olivier Award for his performance in the Arthur Miller classic and now he's up for a Tony.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED's Insanely Funny Julie White, 2007 by Michael Dale

Woman in comedy roles usually aren't recognized with Tony Awards, especially if their Broadway play had closed nearly four months earlier.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Friday, June 3, 2016

OCTOBER SKY Author Homer Hickam Files Suit Against Universal Over Stage Musical Rights by Michael Dale

The musical which premiered at Lincolnshire's Marriott Theatre last August is scheduled to open at San Diego's The Old Globe in September.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:44PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, JERSEY BOYS Is A Groundbreaking Jukebox Musical, 2006 by Michael Dale

With a smartly-written book, JERSEY BOYS proved that jukebox musicals can be more than just fun.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM

VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Promotes Gender Identity Acceptance With Music Video 'Just Pee' by Michael Dale

Cyndi Lauper's anthem to self-identity has been tweaked a bit to address the current issue of who may be allowed to use which room to relive themselves.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:37PM