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Thursday, June 30, 2016

‘Significant Other’ Heads to Broadway by Amy Sapp

Significant Other, Joshua Harmon’s comedy about a gay young man looking for love, will open on Broadway for previews in February of 2017 with an official opening scheduled for March at a …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:17AM
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Broadway in Bryant Park Releases 2016 Summer Lineup by Amy Sapp

Broadway in Bryant Park returns to its summer stage this July with a host of dazzling Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Presented by 106.7 Lite FM, Broadway in Bryant Park promises a reprieve…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:04PM

Broadway Revival ‘Falsettos’ Announces New Casting by Amy Sapp

Tony-nominated Brandon Uranowitz (An American in Paris), Tracie Thoms, Betsy Wolfe and child star, Anthony Rosenthal, are joining two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle and Tony nominees…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:29PM

‘She Loves Me’ Marks Broadway’s First Show to Stream Live by Amy Sapp

She Loves Me, the hit revival of the 1963 musical, will be live streamed in HD to television audiences on June 30 at 8pm (Eastern). Presented by BroadwayHD and Roundabout Theatre Company in …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:18PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

‘Anastasia’ Announces Broadway Opening for April 2017 by Amy Sapp

Anastasia, the new musical inspired by the 1997 animated film, will open on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 24, 2017, after a successful run at the Hartford Stage. The production…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:43PM

Cirque du Soleil Announces ‘Paramour’ Original Broadway Cast Recording Release by Amy Sapp

For those Cirque du Soleil fans unable to travel to Manhattan this year, fret not! Sony’s RED distribution company and Cirque du Soleil have announced that the original Broadway cast …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:44PM

A Cappella Musical ‘In Transit’ Headed to Broadway by Amy Sapp

In Transit, a new musical with an a cappella score, will open on Broadway this fall at the Circle in the Square Theatre — the same theatre where Fun Home will close on September 10. Th…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:42AM
Monday, June 27, 2016

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: James Monroe Iglehart of ‘Aladdin’ by Amy Sapp

On Thursday, June 23, Tony Award-winner of Aladdin fame, James Monroe Iglehart, sat down with NewYork.com at the New Amsterdam Theatre before donning his signature bright blue outfit later…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:20PM

Comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Announce ‘Oh, Hello on Broadway’ by Amy Sapp

Comedy Central funny man, Nick Kroll and former Saturday Night Live writer John Mulaney have announced the Broadway transfer of their Off-Broadway hit play, Hello, Oh, Hello. These two play…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:45PM

Al Pacino Returns to Broadway as Tennessee Williams in New Play by Amy Sapp

Al Pacino, the 76 year-old legendary actor, returns to his hometown of New York City as he steps into the shoes of playwright Tennessee Williams in the new Broadway play, When God Looked …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:43PM
Friday, June 24, 2016

Candid Carpet: 17 Photos from Opening Night of the 2016 New York Spectacular at Radio City by Amy Sapp

Opening night of the 2016 Radio City New York Spectacular drew in dazzling talents and impressive creatives to celebrate its red carpet festivities. From Tommy Tune to Susan Sarandon and Gil…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 07:19PM
Thursday, June 23, 2016

Christian Borle Says “Adieu, Adieu” to ‘Something Rotten!’ by Amy Sapp

In the words of his character, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Christian Borle — who won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 2015 for his portrayal of Shak…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:46PM
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

‘Monopoly: The Musical’ is Coming to Broadway by Amy Sapp

Skeptics, do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Monopoly: The Musical is headed to the stage. (Yes, really.) Hasbro, Inc., is partnering with theatrical production and brand management comp…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:53PM
Monday, June 20, 2016

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Laura Michelle Kelly of ‘Finding Neverland’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, June 17, NewYork.com sat down with the lovely Laura Michelle Kelly, original cast member and star of the Broadway musical, Finding Neverland. The incredibly talented English actr…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:05PM

Tony-Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. and Phillipa Soo to Leave ‘Hamilton’ by Amy Sapp

After snagging 11 Tony Awards, one Grammy Award and over $60 million in box office sales, Hamilton the musical has begun its major casting shift predicted by critics and saddened theate…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:21AM
Friday, June 17, 2016

Candid Carpet: 15 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from 2016 Tony Awards by Amy Sapp

Today, NewYork.com’s coverage of the 2016 Tony Awards draws to a close. From Lin-Manuel Miranda and Danny Burstein to Jessica Lange and Cynthia Erivo, the event remained heightened …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:21PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Flubbed Lines, Mistakes and Mishaps! Broadway Stars Reveal All by Amy Sapp

Mistakes truly are gifts. As George Bernard Shaw said, “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” In live theater …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:54PM

Robert De Niro Co-Directs ‘A Bronx Tale’ for Broadway by Amy Sapp

A Bronx Tale: The Musical, co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks, will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on No…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:02PM

It’s Official: Lin-Manuel Miranda is Leaving ‘Hamilton’ on July 9, 2016 by Amy Sapp

On the morning of Thursday, June 16, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda announced to reporters attending a breakfast in Washington Heights that he is, indeed, departing the cast of Hamilt…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Melanie Moore of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, June 10, NewYork.com went backstage at the Broadway Theatre to spend an hour with actress and dancer, Melanie Moore, who currently stars as Chava in the Tony-nominated revival of�…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:55PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Stars Reveal When They First Felt Broadway’s Love by Amy Sapp

At the 70th Annual Tony Awards, host James Corden began with the most moving of messages and show of solidarity. “All we can say is you are not on your own right now; your tragedy is o…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:44PM
Monday, June 13, 2016

5 Biggest 2016 Tony Award Snubs by Amy Sapp

With a record-shattering 16 nominations, it was clear that Hamilton would be the big winner on Tony night. But several worthy candidates got trampled in the hip-hop juggernaut’s path as i…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:29PM

History Was Made at the 2016 Tony Awards, One of the Best Shows of the Last Decade by Amy Sapp

Though sorrow tinged the proceedings, the 70th annual Tony Awards was one of the best presentations of Broadway’s highest honors in recent memory. Host James Corden opened the show with a …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:08PM

Moving Acceptance Speeches: 2016 Tony Awards by Amy Sapp

One would be remiss to ignore the painful haze over the 70th Annual Tony Awards, due to the heartbreaking massacre in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida the day the Tony Awards commenced. …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:20PM

From Photobombs to Camera Gaffes: Quirky Moments of 2016 Tony Awards by Amy Sapp

In its 70th year, the Tony Awards spectacular at the Beacon Theatre did not disappoint theatrical connoisseurs. With historic wins from four African Americans in the categories for Best Acto…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:50AM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

Top Moments from the 2016 Tony Awards by Amy Sapp

It’s show time! The 2016 Tony Awards opened with fanfare (and a heartfelt tribute) on June 12, 2016, at the Beacon Theatre. The night had a somber start: James Corden stepped on stage and …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:27PM

The 2016 Tony Award Winners by Amy Sapp

The 70th Annual Tony Awards kicked off in star-studded style on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. James Corden opened the show with a somber tribute to the Orla…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 08:16PM
Thursday, June 9, 2016

My Favorite Song: Danny Burstein of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ by Amy Sapp

When I was 13, I announced to my parents that I wanted to be an actor. I just knew in my heart that’s what I wanted to do. I loved plays. The dialogue form in plays spoke to me. I understo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:22PM

Tony Awards Head Writer Dave Boone Shares His Comedy Secrets by Amy Sapp

In the days leading up to the 70th Annual Tony Awards — Broadway’s most extravagant and prestigious awards ceremony — the creatives of the Broadway community behind the ev…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:14PM

Meet the 2016 Tony Nominees: Best Featured Actor in a Play by Amy Sapp

The Tony nominees for Best Featured Actor in a Play have made relatively infrequent appearances on Broadway and are better known for their work Off-Broadway, in London or on film. Yet each h…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:46PM

Holland Taylor, Robert Morse Join Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Front Page’ by Amy Sapp

Emmy winner Holland Taylor (The Practice, Ann), two-time Tony winner Robert Morse (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Tru) and many other top names have joined the cast of the…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:27PM

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