Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 6/21/2014

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 6212014.

Disney's 'Newsies' to close on Broadway

Disney's 'Newsies' to close on Broadway

Ultimate summer guide: Theater by Joe Dziemianowicz

To see a cluster of the summer’s brightest stars you don’t need a telescope. Just train your gaze on New York stages.

RIOULT Dance NY by Theasy.com

RIOULT Dance NY Off Broadway, Joyce Theatre Reviewed by Shani R. Friedman BOTTOM LINE: Under the direction of Pascal Rioult, a mesmerizing modern dance company brings its grace and athlet…

Melbourne Cabaret Festival: A Singer Must Die by Jason Whyte

If you thought cabaret was about show tunes, Melissa Langton’s gunning for your misconceptions in this return season of her latest creation A Singer Must Die: a show packed with drama…

STAGE TUBE: Alexandra Burke Performs THE BODYGUARD's Hits at WEST END LIVE! by Stage Tube

Alexandra Burke led the cast of THE BODYGUARD at WEST END LIVE 2014 performing hits from the show, including So Emotional, Run to You and I Wanna Dance with Somebody

STAGE TUBE: 'Bui Doi'! Watch Hugh Maynard & the Cast of MISS SAIGON at West End Live by Stage Tube

Hugh Maynard and the fabulous cast of MISS SAIGON lit up the stage at WEST END LIVE 2014 with 'Bui Doi'.

STAGE TUBE: MISS SAIGON Performs 'Last Night of the World' at West End Live! by Stage Tube

Alistair Brammer and Eva Noblezada performed 'Last Night of the World' from the hit new production of MISS SAIGON and WEST END LIVE 2014 -- check out the video below

Reviews ROUNDUP – 2014 Hollywood Fringe Festival – #HFF14 theater festival reviews Los Angeles by Pauline Adamek

  Coming soon! Reviews for Stage Raw of: Nightmaricomio Riot Grrrl Lost Moon Radio Presents Million Dollar Hair The Lost Moon Radio kids have done it again, serving up a screamingly fun…

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 21 - ROCKY, BULLETS, AVENUE Q and More Prep for BROADWAY BARES! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup. Today's photos come from the casts of ROCKY, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, AVENUE Q, NEWSIES, WICKE…

Free Parks Concert Series-Liam Forde,Stacy Sullivan, Darren Williams, more by Sandi Durell

    Continuing the on-going FREE Parks Concert Series, the next date is Wed. June 25th, 6:30 p.m. at Tudor City Greens. The concert is hosted by its creator Raissa... The post Free…

STAGE TUBE: In the Studio! HEDWIG's Neil Patrick Harris and Company Record 'Origin of Love' by Stage Tube

Check out a behind-the-scenes look at Tony Award winners Neil Patrick Harris and Lena Hall, with the band 'Tits of Clay' recording 'Origin of Love' for the HEDWIG original Broadway cast albu…

Tumblr by Alison Croggon

Since the beginning of 2014 I've been logging my disparate online essays and reviews in one place, so they're easier to track. You can find the Miscellany tumblr here.

Skylight review: Hare revival is a Thatcherite play for today by Susannah Clapp

Wyndham's theatre, LondonRemarkable performances from Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy imbue David Hare's 1990s-set drama with fresh resonanceFor nearly 20 years, I have been arguing with Skyli…

Witness review Jo Fong's absorbing portrait of three female dancers by Luke Jennings

Place theatre, LondonFong's fascinating film examines the identity crisis female dancers face, but gives us no answersWith a career that spans a quarter of a century, Jo Fong is something of…

On my radar: Ian McDiarmid's cultural highlights by Leah Harper

The actor and director on the Edinburgh festival, Matt Smith in American Psycho, Channel 4's Utopia and the importance of the London Review of Books Continue reading...

Women behaving badly at the RSC

The Royal Shakespeare Company is always likely to programme work weighted towards men and one male writer in particular, of course. But this year its deputy artistic director Erica Whyman de…

Julie D'Moure, Justin Anthony Long and More Join Tim Realbuto in ALONE (WITH PLENTY OF HELP) at 54 Below, 7/24 by BroadwayWorld

Tim Realbuto has announced that he has added a four-person ensemble to his upcoming 54 Below show, which has previously announced a starry line-up of guests.

Patti LaBelle 'Has Angels Working' to Save AFTER MIDNIGHT Before Early Closing on June 29 by BroadwayWorld

Patti LaBelle, who is currently guest starring in AFTER MIDNIGHT on Broadway, told ABC News Radio that she has a few connections up her sleeve that she hopes will save the show before its pl…

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Wants to Play 'Robin' Opposite Ben Affleck's 'Batman' by Movies News Desk

In the 'rapid fire' section of yesterday's BuzzFeed interview with Daniel Radcliffe, the actor revealed that he wants to play 'Robin' opposite Ben Affleck's 'Batman' in Zack Snyder's upcomin…

Review: This Is Our Youth (Steppenwolf Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

This Is Our Youth is often used to test the stage skill of screen actors (including Matt Damon, Colin Hanks, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna Paquin), but the performers of Steppenwolf’s revival (Mic…

Review: Nabucco (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Verdi's first great operatic success in a contemporary staging by Welsh National Opera

Much ado about Beatrice and Benedick actors in ‘Much Ado’ by Nancy Churnin

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ needs a little more something by Nancy Churnin

The Playwright’s Playground: SOURCE Festival 2014 – Interview with Playwright Mariah MacCarthy on Her Play: ‘Painted’ by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

The Playwright’s Playground is a monthly in-depth conversation with a local female playwright in the D.C. theatre community. Female theatre artists make up more than 50 percent of those in…

PHOTO CALL: Aladdin Stars, Including Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart, Sign CDs For Fans by Joseph Marzullo

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and Aladdin co-stars Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed and Jonathan Freeman signed Aladdin original cast albums at Barnes & Noble in New York C…

JERSEY BOYS Movie Off to Low Box Office Start; Tracking for 4th Place by Movies News Desk

Columnist Nikki Finke has the latest scoop on this weekend's box office, noting that Jersey Boys opened to only 5 million on Friday, and is looking at a 14.5 million box office for the weeke…

Review: 'El Henry' a winning spin on Bard

Site-specific Playhouse show shot through with wit, urban sensibility.

‘Seussical’ at Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre by Vanessa Terzaghi

“Hear it like a whisper, smell it on the summer breeze.” It’s the sound of story and whimsy—the smell of childhood and daydreams. These sensations are brought to life in Seussica…

Filichia Features: MURDER BALLAD Will Out by Peter Filichia

Whodunnit? One thing’s for certain: in the musical MURDER BALLAD, the butler didn’t. He couldn’t have, for none of the characters in this 2012 musical works in that capacity. Michael i…

Daniel Radcliffe Wants to Play Robin to Ben Affleck’s Batman by Maane Khatchatourian

From Harry Potter to Batman’s sidekick Robin? Daniel Radcliffe told Buzzfeed that he’d be interested in starring in another franchise. When asked which one, he said “Batman…

Photo Flash: First Look at George Takei as Grand Marshal in Columbus Pride Parade by BroadwayWorld

George Takei arrived in Columbus, Ohio on Friday night to be Grand Marshall at today's 33rd annual Columbus Pride parade. Check out some photos below

STAGE TUBE: George Takei Talks Columbus Pride Parade on 10TV by Stage Tube

George Takei arrived in Columbus, Ohio on Friday night to be Grand Marshall at Saturday's 33rd annual Columbus Pride parade. Check out the video below by 10TV as Kristyn Hartman interviews …

Photo Coverage: Spotlight on BroadwayWorld's THE LORD AND THE MASTER- The Men! by Walter McBride

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld.com continued its 2014 concert series at legendary cabaret venue Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, hosting a uniquely contemporary evening celebrating the mus…

No Olaf? Josh Gad Says Broadway FROZEN Unlikely for Him by BroadwayWorld

In a new interview with USA Today, Broadway vet Josh Gad tells the paper that it's unlikely that he'll reprise his character of Olaf fro Disney's mega-hit FROZEN when it hits the Great White…

Theater: Critics assess 2014 at mid-year

It's not always the greatest show that makes a memory. Here are some shows that stuck with us in the first six months.

Woodworker's magic touch: 'You learn to see with your hands'

With a magic touch, George Wurtzel doesn’t need his sight to transform raw wood into wondrous objects.

Inspiring Girls Through Google’s Made W/ Code by Jordan Crook

What really shined in the launch event were coders like Pixar’s Danielle Feinberg and iLuminate’s Miral Kotb.

Tupac Shakur At The Palace. Harry Potter Star Broadway-Bound. Sondheim Censored. Week in New York Theater by Jonathan Mandell

“The theater is the only institution in the world which has been dying for 4,000 years and has never succumbed. It requires tough and devoted people to keep it alive.”-John Stein…

Oleanna Cease and Desist Over Gender Bending Casting by Philippe Bowgen

Milwaukee's Alchemist Theatre was forced to cancel their production of David Mamet's Oleanna after one performance due to a cease and desist letter from Mamet's representatives o…

Alchemist's Oleanna Receives Cease and Desist Over Gender Bending Casting by Philippe Bowgen

Milwaukee's Alchemist Theatre was forced to cancel their production of David Mamet's Oleanna after one performance due to a cease and desist letter from Mamet's representatives o…

BWW TV: Chatting with the Company of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld TV

The show opened last night, June 19 at the Palace Theatre 1564 Broadway at 47th Street, and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities. Below, Richard Ridge chats with the company ri…

"Jersey Boys" To Gross $14 Million First Weekend by Philippe Bowgen

Clint Eastwood's "Jersey Boys" film is expected to gross $14 million dollars this weekend, according to Deadline.com.

"Jersey Boys" Likely To Gross $14 Million First Weekend by Philippe Bowgen

Clint Eastwood's "Jersey Boys" film is expected to gross $14 million dollars this weekend, according to Deadline.com.

Photo Coverage: Inside the ALADDIN CD Signing by Walter McBride

Aladdin stars Adam Jacobs Aladdin,Courtney Reed Jasmine, Jonathan FreemanJafar and recent Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart Genie signed CDs at the Barnes amp Noble Citigroup Center lo…

Alchemist Theatre Receives Cease-And-Desist Letter for Taking Liberties with Mamet's OLEANNA by BroadwayWorld

Milwaukee's Alchemist Theatre was forced to cancel its production of David Mamet's Oleanna after only one performance. According to Journal Sentinel, the theatre received a cease-and-desist …

The Saturday Saying by Colin Mitchell

“There are many groups that have grown up with the Fringe and become very successful,” says Mitchell. “And there’re a lot of young producers who have emerged out of the Fringe. It’…

‘Buyer & Cellar’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by John Stoltenberg

The laughs come so fast in Buyer & Cellar—and Michael Urie’s solo performance is so brilliantly engaging—that the words “funny” and “fun” seem too puny, utterly inadequate…

NewsFlash: Steven Leigh Morris Added to Critics Panel, Sunday, June 22, 10:30am, Theatre Asylum by Colin Mitchell

We’ve managed to procure the incredibly high speaking fee that has satisfied Steven’s lust for wealth and power and he has finally decided to join us for this lively event tomorr…

Review: This Is Our Youth/Steppenwolf Theatre Company by Raymond Rehayem

RECOMMENDED The living space created for Steppenwolf’s intimate upstairs staging of this Kenneth Lonergan play is so cozy and lived-in that while heading toward my seat I was tempted to in…

'Jersey Boys': Meet the Unknown Stars by Hilary Lewis

The musicals, guest-starring gigs, cover songs (including of hits by Britney Spears and Madonna) and Pizza Hut commercial that prepared Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda and John Lloyd Young for…

'Jersey Boys' actors laud Clint Eastwood's minimalism by Saba Hamedy

Shooting a movie with Clint Eastwood is something even many veteran film actors don't get to do. So the cast of the new film "Jersey Boys" felt they were in a rare position — especially co…

The Werewolves of Hollywood Blvd. is a howling success at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. by Rob Stevens

Werewolves sing, dance, howl and keep tongue planted firmly in cheek in this Damnable Rock Musical.

Reviews: The Dancing Un-Dead by Michael Block

When there is a trend in pop culture, everyone tries to capitalize on it. Better yet, when it’s a resurface or resurrection or reanimation or whatever zombie pun you’d like to use, attem…

54 Below Hosts NYC Cabaret Festival – Anita Gillette, Christiane Noll, Jeff Harnar, many more! by Sandi Durell

  New York’s Nightclub 54 Below will present its own celebration of the art of cabaret pre Cabaret Convention (Oct. 20 to 23 – Lincoln Center), with a new Cabaret Festiva…

Who won the tickets to Black Stars of the Great White Way at Carnegie Hall? by Ken Davenport

You should all be concert promoters. For this week’s giveaway, I challenged you all to come up with a trio of performers (living or dead) for a one-night-only concert, and I can honest…

What We’re Reading by Hannah Ehrenberg

Welcome to the Green Room’s newest series, What We’re Reading, in which we’ll share with you some of our favorite articles about theater and performance from all around the…

Spotlight Artist: Caity-Shea Violette by Caity-Shea Violette

Caity-Shea Violette 2014 Artist-in-Residence Favorite Halcyon shows:From Every Mountainside, Diana of Dobson's Favorite show you either saw or acted in or both, whatever: This is always evol…

Cinema Speak with Sydney-Chanele: AFI DOCS FESTIVAL: Cheryl Furjanic – ‘Back on Board: Greg Louganis’ by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Cinema Speak with Sydney-Chanele is a new column that embraces the landscape of film, filmmakers, and film festivals.  This will be a canvas where film reviews, and in-depth interviews into…

FREE – Alec Baldwin, Brian Dennehy, James Earl Jones etc – Shakespeare in America by Sandi Durell

    Alec Baldwin, Brian Dennehy, Billy Collins, Colin Donnell, Elizabeth Alexander, Stephin Merritt, André Holland, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Bryce Pinkham, Harold Holzer, Michael …

Tony Awards Decision on Sound Design: Getting to the Reversal by HowlRound

By Fitz Patton. "I think that there is still a prejudice that sound design is not artistic, that it is purely technical. I think that’s the crux of the matter, for some people."—Cecilia …

ASSASSINS Misses its Target by James Murray

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BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Joshua Boone by Caryn Robbins

Today, Joshua Boone talks to BWW about why he believes this exciting original new musical is one of the most important pieces on Broadway right now.

Rep's Studio season complements the Mainstage

Three fresh shows will play in the Emerson Studio Theatre.

2014 Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Perfect Liars Club’ by Layla McCay by Guest Author

It isn’t impossible to get tickets to Perfect Liars Club. But when the smash-hit underground story interrogation pops up in Washington, tickets do sell out fast. “I set my phone alarm to…

Fuse Concert Review: A Fun Visit to the ’70s Classic-Rock Zone by Arts Fuse Editor

Classic rock (which is really a radio format, not a musical genre) is a strange animal, which has spawned an audience that apparently cares more about hit songs and memories than about who�…

Review: Singin' in the Rain (Tour - Plymouth

Karen Bussell finds Singin' in the Rain a truly immersive experience.

Hollywood Bowl Inducts Kristin Chenoweth Tonight by Sandi Durell

        On this 15th Anniversary of the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, Kristin Chenoweth is slated for a big honor and will become the 43rd inductee, joining the... The po…

Josh Gad on 'Frozen': No Broadway plans

Josh Gad's busy 'slate' will likely stop him from playing Olaf on Broadway.

Playwright Cori Thomas Listens for the Rumble of Diversity in “When January Feels Like Summer” by Kenneth Jones

Cori Thomas talks about her approach to playwriting and what led her to conjure "When January Feels Like Summer," now in its final weekend at Ensemble Studio Theatre.

"Arrivals & Departures" is Just a Passable Trip by Broadway & Me

Intermission had arrived for Arrivals & Departures, the latest Alan Ayckbourn play (reportedly his 77th!) that is running along with two of the master playwright’s earlier works in the…

How Hilary Mantel’s making theatre history by Richard Ouzounian

The newly minted Dame is enjoying a renewed triumph with a bold stage adaptation of her acclaimed historical novels. Even better: chances are good for a Toronto theatrical run.

Review: Love Story (Octagon Theatre, Bolton)

This chamber piece is beautiful and poignant with exemplary performances from Daniel Boys and Lauren Samuels.

BWW's On This Day - June 21, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 21 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Chelsea Handler: "Comedy is more of a sport for men" by Bruce Dessau

Having tired of interviewing celebrities, the outspoken comic has traded talkshow for travelogue. So is it true she once thought Switzerland and Swaziland were one and the same?The outspoken…

Charlie Chaplin in “Work” by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the 1915 Charlie Chaplin comedy Work.  This is an interesting example of Charlie the low comedian: in his early years there were many times w…

Review: I Wish I was Lonely (Tour - Salford)

A show requesting you to leave your mobile phones on may seem like your idea of hell, but it works at the Lowry, says Kristy Stott.

Interviews: Rochelle Neil: actor by Georgia Snow

  Actor Rochelle Neil’s portfolio of shows includes West End productions of Ghost and Soul Sister. She is also known for her MCing at famous Soho nightclub The Box. Her latest role is…

All quiet on the Welsh front: reliving the horrors of Mametz by Andrew Dickson

It was a five-day fight for a square mile of Somme trees that left thousands dead. Now National Theatre Wales are recreating the Battle of Mametz Wood on a sheep farmIt was the sound of the…

From the Bard to Bart: how Mr Burns challenges our common culture by Mark Lawson

If Mr Burns, a provocative vision of post-apocalyptic America, has been slammed, it's because theatre critics know more about Homer than Homer Simpson. More fool them.One of the most tantali…

Drama/Trauma On Stage: The Lemon Lounge Episode 2 by Cindy Marie Jenkins

DRAMA / TRAUMA ON STAGE: The Lemon Lounge Episode 2 The Lemon Lounge connects you with live art Host Cindy Marie Jenkins, Storyteller & Outreach Nerd dedicated to connecting audiences wi…

The Playwright’s Playground: SOURCE Festival 2014 – Interview with Playwright Erin Bregman on Her Play: ‘A Bid to Save the World’ by Sydney-Chanele Dawkins

Welcome to the conversation and The Playwright’s Playground, an in-depth conversation with female playwrights in the D.C. theatre community. Female theatre artists make up more than 50 pe…

Blake Bowden & Phil Scott: Mario – Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2014 by Rowan James

The loss of young artists before their time is certainly not a modern phenomenon – Mario Lanza, the American-Italian tenor superstar, passed away at the age of just 38. In Blake Bowden …

Source Festival: “Dontrell, Who Kissed The Sea’ by Justin Schneider

I’ve been thinking about Dontrell, Who Kissed The Sea from the moment I left the theatre, and my mind hasn’t really slowed down. Here’s the takeaway: rarely have I encounte…

Q&A: Sam Shepard by Rosanna Greenstreet

'How do I relax? I'm always relaxed'Sam Shepard, 70, was born on an Illinois army base, where his father was stationed. In the 1960s, he moved to New York, where he became an award-winning p…

10 things you didn't know about A Midsummer Night's Dream by Dominic Cavendish

In honour of today's summer solstice, here are 10 surprising facts about Shakespeare's comedy

Euan Doidge’s debut album ‘Let It Sing’ released today by Erin James

Erin James spoke with Euan Doidge exclusively about his debut album Let It Sing and his role in Les Miserables, set to preview tomorrow at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Talking with Euan Doid…

Source Festival: ‘We Forget, We Never Forget’ by Justin Schneider

In a theatre festival marked by brave, bold performances, the Artistic Blind Dates may be the bravest. The Blind Dates bring together three artists of varying disciplines to create a short p…

'Peter Brook is an exceptional human being' by Rupert Christiansen

Rupert Christiansen sings the praises of the 90 year-old theatre visionary

Louise Pitre, Nia Vardalos, Brent Carver & More Join Dan Chameroy in Cast of Theatre 20's COMPANY, Beg. Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Theatre 20's highly-anticipated production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company will play the Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs from tonight, June 21 to July 13, 2014. This show h…

Tony Winner Jack O'Brien Visits Ten Chimneys for Q&A Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, June 21st, Ten Chimneys Foundation will welcome renowned Broadway director Mr. Jack O'Brien for a very special Conversation at Ten Chimneys. Mr. O'Brien will delight the audience wi…

Carol Burnett Inducts Kristin Chenoweth Into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Today by BroadwayWorld

Emmy and Tony award winner and Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee Kristin Chenoweth will be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame at this year's Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl, toni…

Mark Fisher Fitness Hosts ORGIES IN DA PARK for BC/EFA Today by BroadwayWorld

Mark Fisher Fitness is hosting an old-fashioned public orgy, today, June 21, at 12 and 1 in Central Park Come join your favorite MFF trainers for some or all of our world famous outdoor, one…

Linda Eder Records First Live Concert CD LINDA LIVE in Saratoga Springs Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Saratogian reports that Broadway's Linda Eder will record her first live concert CD, to be titled LINDA LIVE, at tonight's concert at Skidmore College's Arthur Zankel Music Center.

Broadway Composer Andrew Lippa and Venrock's Ray Rothrock Honored at TheatreWorks Gala Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Theatre and technology worlds come together to commemorate Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning Broadway composer Andrew Lippa The Wild Party, The Addams Family, Big Fish and Ra…

Lea Michele Shares RAGTIME Memories & Photos In New BRUNETTE AMBITION Autobiography by Pat Cerasaro

Glee headliner and Broadway superstar Lea Michele's autobiography BRUNETTE AMBITION has been released and is now available to order, packed with theatre tales.

Jay Harris, South Florida’s Theater Champion, Dead at 77 by Bill Hirschman

Businessman Jay H. Harris was not famous outside of theatrical circles in South Florida. But within that community, Harris was revered for his incalculable investment of time, advice and mon…

Realism – WAAPA by AussieTheatre

Anthony Neilson’s Realism, first staged as part of the 2006 Edinburgh International Festival, is a surreal tour de force. Realism muses on mundanity, the weirdness of modern life, and the …

creating a/broad, June 21, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

Baby Fringe by Cameryn Moore@camerynmooreBy the time you read this I will be done with my two shows in Ludlow, a town of 10,500 in the heart of Shropshire, England. The landscape is ruf…

Sunday Feature: Kristen Zaza on 52 Pick-Up (Fringe, Toronto) by The Charlebois Post

Play The Gameby Kristen ZazaKristen Zaza is a Toronto-based actor and founding member of The Howland Company. She received her Master of Arts degree in Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies…

'Endurance:' Icebergs, Actuaries and Leadership Vividly Depicted By Dynamic Troupe by Frank Rizzo

Split Knuckle Theater Makes New Haven Bow At Long WharfThe show:  "Endurance" at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven.

Hottest Articles on BWW from Friday, Jun. 20

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, June 20, 2014.

"We Are What We Are": Nine Need-to-Know LGBT Characters from Broadway by Ben Rimalower

As part of Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride, Ben Rimalower offers a collection of nine LGBT characters from Broadway.

Is Broadway Ready for Hip Hop? Tupac Shakur Musical Aims to Be a Game-Changer by Karu F. Daniels

Saul Williams, Todd Kreidler, Chuck Creekmur and Daryl Waters discuss the Broadway premiere of Holler If Ya Hear Me and if Broadway is ready for a hip hop musical. 

CELEBRITY BUZZ: Into the Woods Film Changes, Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, Andrew Rannells, Lena Dunham, LaChanze, "Jersey Boys" on Screen and More by Jared Clough

Check out the latest celebrity interviews, features, news and multimedia from Playbill.com.

THE SCREENING ROOM: Blake Daniel, Bonnie Milligan and More Explore #thestruggle in Concert (Video) by Michael Gioia

The Music of Maglione and Ruiz: #thestruggle, a concert featuring the songs of new musical theatre composers David Maglione and Tomas Ruiz, was held May 29 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in …

The Julie James Show Features Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart at 54 Below June 21 by Philippe Bowgen

Broadway personality and SiriusXM Radio “On Broadway” host Julie James welcomes Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) at the encore of her new musical comedy at 54 Below &n…

STAGE VIEWS: "Chicago Fire" and Becket Star Yuri Sardarov On Kenneth Branagh, Patrick Stewart and More by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's series features actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they're looking forward to and more.

The Few, Featuring Gideon Glick, Michael Laurence and Tasha Lawrence, Concludes Run June 21 by Carey Purcell

The New York premiere of The Few, by award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter, concludes its run at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater June 21. 

Phone Rings, Door Chimes, In Comes Company, Directed by Gary Griffin and Starring Brent Carver, Louise Pitre by Andrew Gans

Theatre 20's production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company plays the Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs June 21-July 13 in Toronto.

Kristin Chenoweth Inducted into Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth, who will return to Broadway in 2015 in a revival of On the Twentieth Century, will be inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame at the Opening Nig…

THE WEEK AHEAD June 21-27: Broadway Bares Heats Up Times Square and Encores! Goes BOOM! by Blake Ross

Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you to spend a night in medieval Scotland with Kenneth Branagh… Go Bare for Broadway's hottest night of the year… Lin-Manuel Miran…