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Thursday, June 9, 2016

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
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

24 Fun Photos from Stars in the Alley 2016 by Amy Sapp

On Friday June 3, the crowds arrived in droves to catch a glimpse of one of thirty Broadway musicals showcased onstage at the 2016 installment of Stars in the Alley. At this packed event, ex…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:44PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Jennifer Simard of ‘Disaster!’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, June 3, NewYork.com returned to Sardi’s for a special Talent Takeover with the Tony-nominated powerhouse, Jennifer Simard of Disaster!. Jennifer joined us minutes after taking …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:09PM

Alan Cumming and George Takei Take A Leap of Faith with ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ by Amy Sapp

Ever had a dream where you show up to a test and you haven’t studied? Or you’re about to give a speech but have no idea what you’re going to say? Diving into the unknown is terrifying…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:05PM
Monday, June 6, 2016

‘Shuffle Along,’ ‘The Humans,’ ‘She Loves Me’ Win Big at the Drama Desk Awards by Amy Sapp

Shuffle Along and The Humans won top honors at the 61st Annual Drama Desk Awards, nabbing the Outstanding Musical and Play citations, respectively. She Loves Me was also a big winner, tying …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 06:02PM
Friday, June 3, 2016

Stars, Stars and More Stars Perform at Stars in the Alley by Amy Sapp

Before he was appearing on Broadway, James Monroe Iglehart, a giant Broadway fan, loved going to Stars in the Alley. “You get to see all these amazing moments from Broadway shows for free…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 06:11PM
Thursday, June 2, 2016

It’s Show Time! Stars in the Alley Features Sean Hayes, Broadway Performances and More by Amy Sapp

Each year in Shubert Alley, the Broadway world collides for two melodious hours in the name of a free, spectacular showcase: Stars in the Alley.   Outside of the Shubert Theatre, follo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:15PM
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Barbra Streisand Returns to the Tonys After Nearly 50 Years by Amy Sapp

It feels “as if we never said goodbye.” The Babs herself, Barbra Streisand, returns to the Tony Award stage this year for the first time since 1970 — that’s almost a …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:00PM

10 Reasons Not to Miss the Amazing ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ by Amy Sapp

Set in the glamorous days of Hollywood in the early 1900s, Paramour  is Cirque du Soleil’s first foray onto Broadway — a steamy love triangle interwoven with signature acrobati…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:29AM
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

My Favorite Song: YouTuber Michael Buckley by Amy Sapp

I really want to say a Meatloaf song because I really love Meatloaf. I really want to say Celine Dion song because her husband just died and she’s on the cover of People, and I think it wo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:46PM
Thursday, May 26, 2016

British Pop Star Leona Lewis to Star in ‘Cats’ on Broadway by Amy Sapp

The new revival of Cats has found its Grizabella, the “glamour cat” who sings the classic “Memory.” British pop star Leona Lewis will assume the role originated by Elaine Paige in Lo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 06:26PM

Stars and the City: Shaina Taub’s New York by Amy Sapp

Shaina Taub, a multi-talented performer, singer and songwriter, is currently in Hadestown at the New York Theatre Workshop. The new folk opera offers an innovative take on the classic Orpheu…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:07PM

My Favorite Song: Andrew Keenan-Bolger of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ by Amy Sapp

Tuck Everlasting was one of the first stories that I remember my mom reading aloud to my sisters and I. It made her so emotional. I remember being embarrassed. I would say, “Mom, stop …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:10PM

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to Move to Broadway by Amy Sapp

Dear Evan Hansen, the hit Off-Broadway musical which will end its limited run at Second Stage on May 29, will move to Broadway this fall. The show, which features a book by Steven Levenson (…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:07PM

My Favorite Song: Daveed Diggs of ‘Hamilton’ by Amy Sapp

I’m a very shy person. It’s easy when I’m talking to one person, but being in a group is difficult for me. I do love people. I love being in groups of people. I’m just aw…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:06PM

Review Roundup: ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ by Amy Sapp

Paramour, Cirque du Soleil’s first show created specifically for the Broadway stage, opened May 25 at the Lyric Theatre. Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, Paramour combines a traditional…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:05AM
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Stars and the City: YouTuber Michael Buckley’s New York by Amy Sapp

As one of the first major YouTubers to “make it big” on the platform, Buckley has curated a steady audience of over one million subscribers since his first uploaded video on channel Buck…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:18PM
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

VOTE: 3rd Annual Ultimate Broadway Fan Contest by Amy Sapp

Drumroll, please: The time has arrived to announce the top five finalists of NewYork.com’s 3rd Annual Ultimate Broadway Fan Contest. This year’s competition proved fierce, as tal…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:05PM

Leaving a Legacy: Lin-Manuel Miranda Receives Sardi’s Caricature by Amy Sapp

“Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”   Each night on Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda laments this line while portraying protagonist, Alex…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:11PM
Monday, May 23, 2016

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Jennifer Damiano and Dave Thomas Brown of ‘American Psycho’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, May 20, NewYork.com ventured to the world-renowned theatrical supper club, Sardi’s, to embark on a social media takeover with two stunningly talented cast members of Broad…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:45PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Astaire Nominees (‘Hamilton,’ ‘Bright Star’) and Honorees Share Inspiration by Amy Sapp

On Monday, May 16, 2016, the stars of the hottest shows on Broadway and Off-Broadway graced the red carpet at the 34th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards to honor groundbreaking, burgeo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:18PM
Monday, May 16, 2016

‘Jane the Virgin’ Star, Jaime Camil, Cast as Billy Flynn in ‘Chicago’ by Amy Sapp

Just in time for the musical’s 20th anniversary on the Great White Way, Chicago has cast a new Billy Flynn — Jaime Camil.   Most recently seen on American television in th…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:47PM

NewYork.com Twitter Talent Takeover: Daniel Durant of ‘Spring Awakening’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, May 13, NewYork.com launched its newest social media event, Talent Takeover. The premiere installment featured a stellar lead from Deaf West Theatre’s Tony-nominated revi…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:05PM
Thursday, May 12, 2016

Play Ball: The Broadway Show League Opens 2016 Season by Amy Sapp

Who says that actors cannot play sports?  The Broadway Show League, featuring the casts of several shows currently playing on Broadway, opened at Heckscher Ballfields in Central Park on May…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:06PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

A Sweet Deal: ‘Waitress’ Food Truck Serves Treats on Broadway by Amy Sapp

True to its inspiration, the Broadway musical Waitress now features a traveling food truck, found throughout the streets of Manhattan. Today, the truck nestled itself at 45th and 6th, fro…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:11PM

‘Hamilton’ Provides Students the History Lesson of a Lifetime by Amy Sapp

Today, a host of students within the New York City public school district found themselves singing and dancing in their seats at the Richard Rodgers Theatre with tickets to the most in-deman…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:04PM
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Meow: Casting for ‘Cats’ Revival Announced by Amy Sapp

For many Broadway lovers, Cats is the musical that kick-started a life devoted to the theater. No matter what age, many value this Andrew Lloyd-Webber classic close to their hearts. Much to …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:09PM
Monday, May 9, 2016

On Tour, Darren Criss Once Again Dons High Heels as Hedwig by Amy Sapp

The wig is out of the box. Darren Criss is set to star in the title role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch this fall during the show’s national tour. From October 4 to 30, 2016, find Criss belt…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:05PM
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

5 Best Broadway Albums of All Time by Amy Sapp

Let’s face it, you may not have the chance to see every musical on Broadway. Fortunately, you can still appreciate the music, whether or not you’ve seen the live performance. Broadway sh…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:47PM
Monday, August 3, 2015

10 Things You Never Knew About Bill Berloni, Broadway’s Top Animal Trainer by Amy Sapp

When you think animals in entertainment, there are plenty of famous examples on the big and small screens – Dorothy dancing down the Yellow Brick Road with Toto, Jeff working on the fa…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:34PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

8 of Broadway’s Most Unlikely Success Stories by Amy Sapp

For the majority of performers, the natural progression toward Broadway includes training at theatrical conservatories and focusing all of their energy on auditions and voice lessons. The fo…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:47PM

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