All stories by Michael Gioia on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Hit Musical Hamilton Begins Tonight in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical takes its shot in the Windy City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Why Looking Has Changed Jonathan Groff’s Life by Michael Gioia

An exclusive look inside the upcoming Looking photo biography book has the answer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 26, 2016

Watch Frozen Stage Production Come to Life on Disney Cruise Line by Michael Gioia

Here’s your first look at a new stage incarnation of Frozen, which was created specifially for Disney Cruise Lines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

“I Never Fit In,” Says Josh Groban On the Key to His Success by Michael Gioia

The stars (or comets) aligned, and Josh Groban finally feels right where he belongs—on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Bounty Hunter, Starring Annie Golden, Heads to Joe’s Pub by Michael Gioia

The musical by Joe Iconis was recently seen at Barrington Stage Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 25, 2016

Original Cast of Off-Broadway’s Last Smoker in America Reunites Tonight by Michael Gioia

The show opened at Off-Broadway’s Westside Theatre in August 2012.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 23, 2016

Idina Menzel Gets Engaged by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning actress tweeted the news.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Watch Alan Cumming Explain How Oprah Winfrey Titled His Book by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award winner was featured on Last Call With Carson Daly.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Downton Abbey Star Will Lead Company of King Charles III in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-nominated Best Play will make its Chicago premiere starring Robert Bathurst.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Exclusive Listen to New Podcast With Hamilton’s Sound Designer by Michael Gioia

Nevin Steinberg, who designed the sound for the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton, shares his secrets behind the sound.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Jennifer Damiano, Laura Osnes and More Will Sing Britney Spears Songs in Concert by Michael Gioia

Broadway Loves Britney will be held in November at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Watch ASL Performance of “Cabinet Battle #2” in Digital #Ham4Ham Video by Michael Gioia

For this week’s digital #Ham4Ham, Hamilton teamed up with New York Deaf Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Musical About Body Issues Will Have World Premiere in Philadelphia by Michael Gioia

In My Body, previously workshopped with Hamilton star Javier Muñoz, will have its world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

New Block of Tix for Chicago Hamilton Will Go On Sale Next Week by Michael Gioia

Producer Jeffrey Seller announced the addition of 26 more weeks for Hamilton at The PrivateBank Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Listen to Exclusive Track from Kristin Chenoweth’s New Solo Album by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning actress shares “I’m a Fool to Want You” from her new album The Art of Elegance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

WWII-Era Musicals By Frank Loesser and More Plan to Come to Life on the Intrepid by Michael Gioia

An Indiegogo campaign has been created to bring the Blueprint Specials to life onboard the Intrepid in January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:11PM

Josh Gad to Write and Star in Series About Hasbro and Mattel Battle by Michael Gioia

The Tony nominee plans to co-write and star in Toy Wars, the series in development at Amazon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Chicago Wonderful Town, Starring The Skivvies’ Lauren Molina, Extends by Michael Gioia

The production is helmed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:30PM

Lineup Announced for Broadway Sings Beyoncé Concert by Michael Gioia

Ciara Reneé, Amber Iman and more lead the November event at Highline Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:28PM

Chicago Production of Hamilton Will Offer Digital Lottery by Michael Gioia

The production begins next week at The PrivateBank Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Andy Mientus Speaks of His Bisexuality, Encouraging “Bi Kids to Be Visible” by Michael Gioia

The actor—and now married man—took to Instagram as part of Bisexual Awareness Week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Following Cameron Mackintosh’s Memo to Understudies, Open Letter Asks for “Respect” by Michael Gioia

Former Broadway understudy Mo Brady is asking for “respect and gratitude” for theatre’s unsung heroes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson Is Series Regular in New CBS Comedy Bull by Michael Gioia

The Tony-nominated star will play a gay stylist on the series, debuting tomorrow on CBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

The Humans’ Sarah Steele Joins Good Wife Spinoff Series by Michael Gioia

The actress will reprise her recurring role from The Good Wife.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Cabaret For A Cure Lines Up Broadway Stars to Stand Up Against Cancer by Michael Gioia

Max von Essen, the Broadway Inspirational Voices, Derek Klena, Natalie Weiss, Claybourne Elder and more will be part of the second annual concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 17, 2016

How a Summer Stock Gig Turned Into 10 Off-Broadway Debuts by Michael Gioia

Meet the leading players of Fiorello!, who make their Off-Broadway debuts after the Berkshire Theatre Group production unexpectedly transferred to New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 16, 2016

Jersey Boys Actress Books Recurring Role on Quantico by Michael Gioia

Candi Boyd will play a CIA instructor on the ABC series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Negative Reviews Lead to Cancellation of NASCAR Musical Helldrivers of Daytona by Michael Gioia

The production was billed as a “pre-Broadway tryout.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

Cast Announced for Reading of Award-Winning New Work Houston by Michael Gioia

The play by Eli Bolin, who wrote the score to Off-Broadway’s Found, and Sandy Rustin received the second annual New American Musical Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Political Drama The Best Man Opens Tonight in New Jersey by Michael Gioia

Gore Vidal’s Tony Award-winning work plays this weekend in Fair Lawn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Max Crumm and Natalie Weiss to Sing Songs of Nat Zegree in Concert by Michael Gioia

The songwriter will play New York City’s Laurie Beechman Theatre next week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM