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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
Friday, March 2, 2012

Video Feature: It's Yankees Season by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Howard McGillin, Chryssie Whitehead, Nancy Anderson and the company of Paper Mill Playhouse's Damn Yankees give a sneak peek at the beloved musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:15PM
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The Lost Musicals: Skyscraper by Diana Bertolini

The successful casting of non-singing stars (or at least stars not known for singing) such as Rosalind Russell in Wonderful Town, Rex Harrison in My Fair Lady and Richard Burton in…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 05:24AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Video Feature: Aaron Carter Chats by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

TheaterMania talks with the pop star about his Off-Broadway role in The Fantasticks, his fans, and his upcoming EP.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:13PM
Thursday, February 2, 2012

Video Feature: Along Comes Merrily by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Colin Donnell, Adam Grupper, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Stanley and Betsy Wolfe preview the City Center Encores! production of Merrily We Roll Along.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:48PM

Video Feature: Carrie On by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Marin Mazzie, Stafford Arima and the cast and crew of MCC Theater's production of Carrie preview the musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:34AM
Monday, January 23, 2012

Video Feature: Marco Zunino Heats Up Chicago by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

TheaterMania talks to Marco Zunino about joining the cast of Broadway's Chicago.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:30PM
Friday, January 13, 2012

Video Feature: Anger Management by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Matthew Rhys and the company of the Roundabout Theatre Company's Look Back in Anger discuss the revival of John Osborne's controversial play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:03PM

The Lost Musicals, Hollywood Edition: Comden and Green’s Wonderland by Diana Bertolini

Wonderland isn’t technically lost — it was never made, but I found a rare script for this would-be film musical in the Betty Comden Papers. Betty Comden and Adolph Green, were th…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 09:32AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

‘Into the Woods’ movie in the works, directed by Rob Marshall  by Joe Dziemianowicz and Ethan Sacks

It's been a fairy tale come true for fans of “Into the Woods.” “Chicago” director Rob Marshall is bringing the popular 1987 Broadway musical created by Stephen Sondheim and …

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:14PM
Monday, January 9, 2012

Video Feature: Getting Wit It by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Cynthia Nixon and director Lynne Meadow talk about working on the Pulitzer Prize winning play Wit for Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:42AM
Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Video Feature: Darren Criss Joins the Broadway Business by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

TheaterMania interviews Darren Criss and the company of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on his opening night.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:07PM
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Tom Hewitt, Paul Nolan, Josh Young, et al. Set for Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar by Brian Scott Lipton and Jordan Neuren

Full casting has been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar, which will play Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, with previe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:20AM
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Video Feature: All For The Bess by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis give a sneak peek at the Broadway production of The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:02PM
Monday, December 12, 2011

Video Feature: Ready for Their Close Up Space by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

David Hyde Pierce, Rosie Perez, Michael Chernus, Colby Minifie, and Leigh Silverman talk about working on MTC's Close Up Space.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:18PM

PHOTO FLASH: Harry Connick, Jr. Debra Messing, Hilary Swank, et al. Celebrate On a Clear Day Opening by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

On Sunday, December 11 the new Broadway production of On A Clear Day You Can See Forever opened at the St. James Theatre. The show is directed by Michael Mayer, features music by Burton Lane…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:25AM
Monday, December 5, 2011

Video Feature: Stick To It! by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

The cast and creators of Stick Fly provide a sneak peak at the new Broadway comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:47AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Video Feature: Getting Ready for The Visit by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Chita Rivera, John Cullum, Ann Reinking, Terrence McNally, and Carl Andress preview the Actors Fund concert of the Kander and Ebb musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:42PM
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Video Feature: In Private by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross, Anna Madeley, and Richard Eyre discuss the new Broadway revival of Private Lives.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:04PM
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Video Feature: Bonnie and Clyde Take Off! by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, and Jeff Calhoun give a sneak peek at the new Broadway musical about the legendary outlaws.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:34PM
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Video Feature: How About Hugh! by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

TheaterMania takes a sneak peak at Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:32PM
Friday, October 21, 2011

Video Feature: A King-Sized Hit by Brian Scott Lipton and Tristan Fuge

Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, and Kenny Leon discuss Broadway's hit play The Mountaintop.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:56PM
Thursday, October 20, 2011

The Wheel Is Come Full Circle: A Production History of "King Lear" at the Public Theater (Part 2: 1996 & 2007) by Diana Bertolini

Joseph Papp conceived of a marathon at the Public Theater of every one of Shakespeare’s plays, in the order in which they were written. This began under Papp in 1988 and was continued …

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 06:56AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Feature: By George! by Tristan Fuge and Brian Scott Lipton

Ellen Barkin, Jim Parsons, Lee Pace, Rosie Perez, Tonya Pinkins, Elaine Stritch, Jeffrey Wright and a host of stars salute George C. Wolfe as he receives the Mr. Abbott Award.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:48PM

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