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Monday, April 29, 2013

'Rocky' heading for Broadway by Joe Dziemianowicz and Bill Hutchinson

Yo Adrian! Rocky’s getting a shot at Broadway. He may be known as as brawler with hands of stone, but Rocky Balboa is poised to dance and sing on the Great White Way.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:33PM
Friday, April 26, 2013

Curtain call by Ian Mohr and Rita Delfiner

The curtain came down yesterday on Elaine Stritch’s long stay in New York — and at The Carlyle.

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 08:59AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Katharine McPhee is leaving ratings-depressed ‘Smash’ behind by Marianne Garvey and Brian Niemietz

Katharine McPhee wants nothing to do with “Smash” anymore. The “American Idol” alum, who turned 29 Monday, thinks the show, which just wrapped its second season, is a sinking ship an…

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:31AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Shia LaBeouf posts damaging emails to burn Alec Baldwin by Joe Dziemianowicz and Ethan Sacks

Shia LaBeouf may have exited stage left abruptly from what was supposed to be his Broadway debut - but the mercurial actor can't seem to leave the drama behind.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:26PM
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Metamorphosis of a Song: “What Do the Simple Folk Do?” by Diana Bertolini

I've blogged before about my joy in finding something I never knew existed in the richly varied archival holdings of the New York Public Library, but while processing the James Barton Papers…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 06:37AM
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The Lost Musicals: Redhead by Diana Bertolini

Musicals are often most associated with women, or at least with divas: the larger than life stars that musicals are built around. To get a show produced you want to have a decent score and …

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 05:35AM
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Ruth Chatterton: A Screen Career in Photographs (In Defense of the Fan Collection) by Diana Bertolini

This post is about a fascinating, talented and beautiful movie star of the 1930s named Ruth Chatterton. However, it's also about a dedicated fan who preserved her legacy. Yes, this is the ty…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 12:39PM
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Frankie Valli Comes Back to Broadway by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

The legendary singer previews his upcoming show with the Four Seasons at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:11PM

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: State of Grace by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, and Dexter Bullard preview Craig Wright's intriguing new Broadway play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:55PM
Monday, August 27, 2012

Edinburgh festival 2012: the highlights by Lyn Gardner and Brian Logan

David Hasselhoff lost his kilt, Arthur's Seat glowed, and there was a steamy Miss Julie. Brian Logan and Lyn Gardner pick their Edinburgh festival highlightsWhat was different about the Edin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:32PM
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Enemy of the People Comes Back to Broadway by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Boyd Gaines, Doug Hughes, and Richard Thomas talk about the Manhattan Theatre Club's sizzling new production of Henrik Ibsen's timely drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:57PM
Friday, August 10, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Chaplin, The Musical by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Rob McClure, Warren Carlyle, Christopher Curtis, and Thomas Meehan share their thoughts on the legendary film star whose life provides the inspiration for the new Broadway show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:22PM
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Tony-winning writer O'Donnell dies   by Joe Dziemianowicz and Corinne Lestch

Mark O’Donnell, the Tony Award-winning writer behind popular Broadway hits such as “Hairspray” and “Cry-Baby,” has died. He was 58.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:34AM
Monday, August 6, 2012

Wait for Me, World: The Kander, Ebb and Wasserman Musical that Never Was by Diana Bertolini

Most archivists will tell you that the best part of our job is the feeling of possibility. Every time you open a box and start digging through it, you might find that something amazing &mdas…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 07:44AM
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Abigail/1702 by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Chloe Sevigny, Patrick Heusinger, Laila Robins, and Paxton Whitehead discussing starring in Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's new play at the Powerhouse Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:11PM
Monday, June 11, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: What Tony Means to Me by Brian Scott Lipton, Edward Highfield, and Tristan Fuge

Laura Bell Bundy, Corbin Bleu, Stockard Channing, Sheryl Crow, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters and more stars join TheaterMania on the 2012 Tony Award red carpet.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:01PM
Monday, June 4, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: The 2012 Drama Desk Winners by Brian Scott Lipton and Edward Highfield and Tristan Fuge

Tracie Bennett, James Corden, Judy Kaye, Judith Light, Audra McDonald and more share their reaction on their historic victories.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:41PM
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Once on This Island by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Lynn Ahrens, Darius De Haas, Adam Jacobs, Thomas Kail, Syesha Mercado, and Saycon Sengbloh preview the Paper Mill Playhouse's new production of the beloved musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:52PM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Old Jews Telling Jokes by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol, Todd Susman and the cast and creators of the new Off-Broadway play discuss their laugh-filled comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:16PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Željko Ivanek, Sam Waterston, Mary Louise Wilson at Claire Tow Theatre "Seat Yourself" Celebration by David Gordon and Brian Scott Lipton

Lynn Ahrens, Jon Robin Baitz, Julia Brownell, Evan Cabnet, David Cromer, Christopher Durang, Željko Ivanek, Greta Lee, Joe Mantello, Greg Pierce, Paul Rudnick, Bartlett Sher, Sam Watersto…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:06PM
Friday, May 11, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: The Drama Desk Nominees Sound Off! by Brian Scott Lipton, Edward Highfield, and Tristan Fuge

Jeremy Jordan, Judith Light, Kelli O'Hara, Joely Richardson, and more luminaries share their joy at being nominated for a Drama Desk Award.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:15PM
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Don't Dress For Dinner by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Ben Daniels, Spencer Kayden, Jennifer Tilly and the company of the Roundabout Theatre Company's hit production of this hilarious farce discuss their show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:46AM
Friday, April 13, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO FEATURE: Peter and the Starcatcher by Tristan Fuge and Brian Scott Lipton

Adam Chanler-Berat, Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Roger Rees, and Rick Elice discuss the magical new Broadway play about Peter Pan.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:55PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO: Jeff Goldblum Leads Seminar by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

The award-winning actor discusses his role as a hard-nosed writing teacher in Theresa Rebeck's hit Broadway comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:39PM

Frank McHugh: A Beloved Character Actor Who Played an Important Role in World War II by Diana Bertolini

Unless you’re a classic film buff, you’ve probably never heard of Frank McHugh, and most of the hundred odd movies he appeared in during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have fallen in…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 08:36AM
Friday, March 30, 2012

Video Feature: VIDEO: Newsies Is Extra Special by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Harvey Fierstein, Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, and Alan Menken discuss the creation of the hit Disney musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:28PM
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Video Feature: Dream Come True by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Mark Bruni, Will Chase, Laura Osnes, Leslie Uggams, Stephen Wallem, and Tom Wopat talk about the City Center Encores! production of Pipe Dream

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:22PM
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Video Feature: Come and Get It by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Matthew Broderick, Kelli O'Hara, Estelle Parsons, Judy Kaye, Kathleen Marshall, and Joe DiPietro give a sneak peek at the new Gershwin musical Nice Work If You Can Get It.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:23PM
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Video Feature: A Ghost of a Chance by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Richard Fleeshman, Colin Ingram, Caissie Levy, Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart, and Matthew Warchus give a sneak peek of Broadway's Ghost the Musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:10PM
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Video Feature: Superstar Shines Again by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Des McAnuff and the company of Jesus Christ Superstar discuss the landmark musical's Broadway revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:57PM
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Video Feature: You Only Live Once by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Glen Hansard, Marketa Iglova, Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, and John Tiffany discuss the new Broadway musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:03PM

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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