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Friday, December 1, 2017

Talking To the Director of ‘Elf the Musical’ and Its Return To New York by Bob Rizzo

By Bob Rizzo, Contributing Writer, December 1, 2017 The Theater at Madison Square Garden ushers in the holiday season with the New York return of ELF The Musical. Based on the whimsical 2003…

SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 01:11PM
Monday, November 27, 2017

BWW Interview: Director Sam Scalamoni on ELF THE MUSICAL at Madison Square Garden by Bob Rizzo

Madison Square Garden ushers in the holiday season with the New York return of Elf The Musical. Director Sam Scalamoni oversees a cast of 28 including George Wendt Cheers starring as Santa C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM
Thursday, September 21, 2017

BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY by Bob Rizzo

Marilyn D'Honau is not only the youngest surviving cast member of the original production of West Side Story, she was also the youngest when the show opened in 1957. D'Honau was a sixteen- y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Tuesday, June 27, 2017

BWW Interview: Broadway's Dana Moore: A Keeper of the Fosse Flame! by Bob Rizzo

Dana Moore, having appeared in twelve Broadway musicals, is the true embodiment of a 'Broadway Gypsy.' She's worked with some of Broadway's most influential choreographers including Michael …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM
Thursday, June 1, 2017

BWW Interview: Broadway Cast Members Share the Love for Best Choreography Tony Nominees by Bob Rizzo

This year's crop of 'Best Choreography' Tony nominees, several of whom helped guide their show to a Best Musical nod, receive heartfelt shout-outs from cast members.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Friday, May 19, 2017

BWW Interview: Choreographer Denis Jones on Tony Nomination and MARY POPPINS at Paper Mill Playhouse by Bob Rizzo

Tony-nominee Denis Jones talks HOLIDAY INN, his journey as a choreographer, and MARY POPPINS at Papermill Playhouse

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

BWW Interview: Choreographer Peggy Hickey on Designing the Dances for Broadway's ANASTASIA by Bob Rizzo

ANASTASIA choreographer Peggy Hickey talks all things dance on her journey with the romantic and adventure-filled new musical......

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35AM
Friday, March 31, 2017

BWW Interview: My Dance Selfie with Julius Sermonia of Broadway's MISS SAIGON by Bob Rizzo

The revival of Miss Saigon marks the fifth Broadway show for Julius Sermonia. It's also the first time he's been hired for a swing position-- one that covers potentially nineteen roles. Cons…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM
Monday, November 14, 2016

BWW Interview: In Depth with Chita Rivera on her Upcoming Concerts CHITA: A LEGENDARY CELEBRATION by Bob Rizzo

Broadway icon Chita Rivera discusses her upcoming concerts, playing rooms both big and small, getting the job done, and how she discovered her voice.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56AM
Monday, October 10, 2016

BWW Interview: Broadway Choreographer Larry Fuller Talks Career and Being Celebrated by Dancers Over 40 by Bob Rizzo

Choreographer Larry Fuller is responsible for the staging of some of Broadway's most iconic musicals. Whether it was his Tony Award nominated dances in Evita, or his staging for the murderou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:34AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

BWW Interview: My Dance Selfie with Reed Kelly of Broadway's PARAMOUR by Bob Rizzo

The new Broadway production of Paramour marks dancer Reed Kelly's fourth Broadway show. No stranger to the Lyric Theatre, he last flew around that stage in Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. He a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2016

BWW Interview: Dancer Ryan Steele on His Dual Roles in the Tour of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS by Bob Rizzo

You may know him as Broadway's bespectacled 'Newsie' who whipped off multiple ballet turns atop a sheet of newspaper. Maybe you spotted him as a lost boy in NBC's Peter Pan Live, or caught h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10AM
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

BWW Interview: Eloise Kropp Taps Against the Clock as Jennyanydots in Broadway's CATS by Bob Rizzo

After her breakout performance as Ruby in last season's toe-tapping revival of Dames At Sea, Eloise Kropp joins a cast of exceptional dancers and singers in the new Broadway revival of CATS.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25AM
Thursday, June 30, 2016

BWW Interview: My Dance Selfie with Khori Michelle Petinaud of Broadway's ALADDIN by Bob Rizzo

Khori Petinaud was more of an athlete as a child yet she still sashayed around her house in tutus, tiaras, and dance slippers. She didn't actually start formal ballet classes until she was t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:10AM
Monday, May 23, 2016

BWW Interview: Choreographer Jennifer Paulson-Lee Talks YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by Bob Rizzo

It's only a few moments before choreographer Jennifer Paulson- Lee will watch her cast give the press a 'sneak peek' of their rehearsals. They're preparing to perform three musical numbers f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42AM
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

BWW Interview: Dancer Phillip Attmore Takes the Stage in Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG by Bob Rizzo

The sparkling new Broadway musical Shuffle Along boasts an all-star cast and one heck of a tap-happy, super talented ensemble. Dancer Phillip Attmore is among those skillful hoofers who tear…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:46AM
Thursday, May 5, 2016

5 Broadway Dance Makers Vie for this Year's Tony Award by Bob Rizzo

Now that the Tony Award nominations have been announced, it looks like a pretty competitive race for 'Best Choreography.' The category is full of creative and diverse work from four establis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:22AM
Thursday, April 28, 2016

My Dance Selfie: Meet Sterling Masters of Broadway's WICKED by Bob Rizzo

Sterling Masters hails from Charlotte, NC and is currently appearing in Wicked on Broadway. Long before she made her Broadway debut in the show she grew up dancing in her mom's dance studio.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:26AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

BWW Interview: Shoe Designer Phil LaDuca Lets His Heels Do the Dancing on Broadway and Beyond. by Bob Rizzo

If there were a Tony Award category for 'Best Dance Shoes', the most likely nominee and winner would be Broadway shoe designer Phil LaDuca. This season alone his custom-made shoes are trotti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44AM
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

BWW Interview: Choreographer Lorin Latarro on Creating the Dances for Broadway's WAITRESS by Bob Rizzo

Lorin Latarro talks about her choreography in the new Broadway musical, WAITRESS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

BWW Interview: Ray Mercer Puts All The Right Moves Into PURE MOTION by Bob Rizzo

BWW Interview Ray Mercer puts All The Right Moves into PURE MOTION

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33AM
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

BWW Interview: Lori Ann Ferreri talks ADM21 and the Chance to Dance with Donna McKechnie by Bob Rizzo

Lori Ann Ferreri has the distinction of performing the iconic 'The Music and the Mirror' number from A CHORUS LINE in this year's production for ADM21. What makes it even more special is tha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

BWW Interview: Director/Choreographer Julie Branam Talks ROCKETTES and the CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR by Bob Rizzo

Julie Branam has the distinction of being the first Rockette ever to have directed and choreographed the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. For the past 28 years, Julie has h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

BWW Interview: Broadway Director/Choreographer Randy Skinner Gets Tap-Happy with DAMES AT SEA by Bob Rizzo

Broadway director choreographer Randy Skinner talks about his new production of DAMES AT SEA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM
Tuesday, September 29, 2015

BWW Interview: Up-Close with Theatre and Dance Photographer Matthew Murphy by Bob Rizzo

Matthew Murphy talks about his rise from ballet dancer to renowned theatre and dance photographer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

BWW Interview: Carlos E. Gonzalez - Dancing To The Beat In ON YOUR FEET! by Bob Rizzo

Cuban-born dancer Carlos E. Gonzalez shares his exciting journey to Broadway with 'ON YOUR FEET' A new musical based on the life story of Gloria Estefan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards