I sat next to the most perfectly expressive old lady at Next to Normal this week
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMOver the last two weeks, I've entered the Wicked lotto seven times. Out of those seven, my name has been picked exactly zero times.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMBack before I was well-versed in the art of discount theatre tickets, I took myself to Spamalot one hot August afternoon in 2005.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMP is for Powerhouse, and it's also for Patti LuPone.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMThe key is to be as friendly and open as you possibly can. Ushers and House Managers are incredibly busy, and if you show them the slightest bit of attitude or pushiness, there's no way they…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMSometimes you go to the theatre to see a star, but you end up seeing something different -- or stumbling upon something even better.This past weekend, I went to two Broadway shows that had u…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMThis isn't a review this is a remembrance of the most special night of my Broadway-loving life.A few days ago, I was twittering about opening nights on Broadway. There were several coming u…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMAs summer turns to fall, and we bring out our fleece jackets and scarves, the tourist load begins to filter out of Times Square. Almost over night, it seems there are fewer red-coated men ha…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMSometimes, you just know.And the other morning, I woke up and I just knew The moment I opened my eyes, I thought to myself Today is the day I win the Wicked lottery.The ticket lottery for Wi…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMI currently follow almost 1,000 people on twitter -- all of them, in some way or another, involved in the world of theatre. I like to get my information from as many sources as possible but …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMIt's the end of November, and that means it's time to give thanks for everything that matters. As you know or can at least figure out from my moniker, Broadway is the biggest part of my lif…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMan you believe it's December already Christmas is just a few weeks away, and Hannukah started this week. If you haven't already done your shopping, now would be a good time to start.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMI've tweeted about them and I've sung their praises. Today, I dedicate my entire column to my favorite New York City theatre company Believe it or not, it's not a Broadway- or an off-Broad…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMToday, I want to introduce you to an organization I've known about for years but didn't fully understand until I learned about it through -- what else -- Twitter. It's simultaneously one of…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMI am sure you've heard by now that BroadwayWorld is currently running a contest, asking readers to send in their first memories Les Miserables. I've been lucky enough to get a sneak peek at …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:58PMThe Tonys are about celebrating the best of Broadway theatre from the past 12 months. And what is America's favorite way to celebrate By pouring liquids into our mouths
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AMThe Tony Awards are now less than a month away, and I've really been enjoying revisiting memories, cast albums, and even shows themselves since the nominations were announced A few days ago…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:30PMI woke up early to watch the Tony nominations. The categories amp nominees were announced so fast I could barely register the names, much less process a reaction or live tweet my thoughts N…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AMWhich of Laura Osnes' leading men has been your favorite
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AMThis week is Valentines Day, the occasion set aside by Hallmark or otherwise to celebrate that which we care about most. And we all know what I care about most...
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AMHave you heard of the 24 Hour Plays It's a simple concept that is ridiculously complex to pull off. Every year, a big group of actors, playwrights, and directors volunteer a single day -- 24…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AMA night in the theatre can seem to go by in an instant. A fabulous cast album can have the same effect which is why I never travel without an ipod loaded up with lots. I asked via twitter …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:14PMThe holiday season totally snuck up on me this year. I'm writing this on December 11, just TWO WEEKS before Christmas and already three nights into Hannukah, and I'm more than a little bit p…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PMA debate started up tonight when a tweeter suggested that Cinderella shouldn't be brunette on Broadway.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25AMThe Performers starring Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler, Alicia Silverstone, Ari Graynor, Daniel Breaker, and Jenni Barber will close on Sunday night, November 18, after 23 previews and on…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PMThis weekend my friend Jill amp I went on The Ride -- a big tour bus with seats facing sideways, and one giant window like an imax screen looking out on the city. This is not just a facts-an…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PMEarlier this week I had my iPod on shuffle as I walked around the theatre district. Somewhere around 47th amp Broadway, a beautiful instrumental track came on, which I didn't recognize for …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11AMThere are cast albums that we blast as we decorate for a party. There are those that are perfect for driving along an open highway with the top down. Certain albums make perfect workout so…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51PMI go to the Bway Flea every year I love the piles of t-shirts and tote bags, the stacks of cast albums on both CD and LP, the buttons and keychains and stickers and promotional items. My fav…
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