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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

They Discovered Their Superpowers Playing Iconic Roles In ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ by Jeryl Brunner

Solea Pfeiffer and John Cardoza star on Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The show, based on the film, has won ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:26PM
Friday, November 15, 2024

For 47 Years WP Theater Has Been Devoted To Creating Theater Written And Directed By Women by Jeryl Brunner

The off-Broadway company, WP Theater, has collaborated with countless female artists, including Tony, Pulitzer Prize and MacArthur “Genius” grant winners

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:58PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wicked’s Costume Designer Shares The Back Story Behind The Film’s Iconic Looks by Jeryl Brunner

Creating over 1000 costumes for the new film Wicked was no small feat for design veteran Paul Tazewell. He offers a behind-the-scenes look of some of his favorites.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:17PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024

She Found Her Power Originating This Epic Role In ‘The Hills Of California’ by Jeryl Brunner

Helena Wilson stars on Broadway with Laura Donnelly, Leanne Best and Ophelia Lovibond in Jez Butterworth’s new hit play, the Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:40PM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Returning To Direct ‘Yellow Face’ 17 Years Later, She Finds It More Relevant Than Ever by Jeryl Brunner

Tony-nominated Suffs director Leigh Silverman directed David Henry Hwang’s play Yellow Face. The Roundabout Theatre Company production is now playing at Todd Haimes Theatre.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:49PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Performed In Total Darkness, This Play Shines Light On Our Humanity by Jeryl Brunner

Odd Man Out takes place in pitch black. Even the performers cannot see. This fully immersive sensory experience challenges our sense of self and how we view the world.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:44PM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Leaving Law Behind, She Found Her Ultimate Joy As A Singer-Songwriter by Jeryl Brunner

Jessica Carter Altman took a big leap from the law. Next month she goes on tour with BBMak.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:44AM
Sunday, October 27, 2024

Attorneys Cellino And Barnes And Their Catchy Jingle Inspired This New Comedy by Jeryl Brunner

The off-Broadway play, Cellino v. Barnes, is now running at Asylum NYC

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:23PM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

With Her New Play Nancy Harris Weaves A Mysterious Tale About Love And Family by Jeryl Brunner

The Beacon, starring Kate Mulgrew, is currently playing at Irish Repertory Theatre

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:56PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Inspired To Create Opportunities She Didn’t Have, She Launched A Visionary Film Festival by Jeryl Brunner

Sola Fasehun founded the Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival, DIFF, at Lincoln Center

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:30PM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

This Broadway Star Continues To Stretch Her Creative Wings In Big Ways by Jeryl Brunner

Chilina Kennedy is a multi-hyphenate actor, singer, songwriter and theater company co-founder. Her latest album, "Wild About You," features Jenn Colella, Eric McCormack, Katharine McPhee, Je…

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:51PM
Saturday, September 14, 2024

A Hotel Plays Muse To Designer Christian Dior by Jeryl Brunner

Christian Dior was so inspired by the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, he named some of his designs after elements of the hotel.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:07AM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

She Found Her Power Giving An Old Mill New Life. by Jeryl Brunner

Martine Jolly restored an old mill from the mid-1800s in the heart of France's Vendée region.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:21PM
Friday, August 30, 2024

She Found Her Power Writing A Play About Grief, Loss And Someone Spectacular by Jeryl Brunner

Two years ago Doménica Feraud’s mother passed away at the age of 51. She took her pain and wrote the play Someone Spectacular

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:23PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Through Her Massive Audience She Seeks To Make The World More Inclusive by Jeryl Brunner

Phaith Montoya is striving for designers to take notice of plus size women and give them a platform to attain representation and thrive.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:29PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

A New Play Enlists Circus To Tell A Story About Living With Dementia by Jeryl Brunner

Brianna Kalisch’s play {In}Tangible will premiere at New York Theatre Row. Using unique storytelling, the show features stilt walking, aerials, juggling and acrobatics.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:07PM
Saturday, August 3, 2024

In ‘Pre-Existing Condition,’ Tavi Gevinson Finds Power In Theater And Action by Jeryl Brunner

'Pre-Existing Condition,' a new play by Marin Ireland, sheds light on how we process and live with violence .

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:43AM
Monday, July 22, 2024

This Entrepreneur Says You Don’t Need New Clothes. You Need A Stylist. by Jeryl Brunner

Elizabeth Durand Streisand, founder of Broadway Roulette, has a new company that helps people put together outfits from their own closets

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:39PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

For 24 Years Water People Theater Has Been Devoted To Amplifying Unheard Voices by Jeryl Brunner

This Latina and immigrant-led nonprofit theater company is committed to advancing social values and defending human rights.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:49PM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

She Found Her Distinct Voice Portraying Nearly 20 Characters In The Play ‘Home’ by Jeryl Brunner

Brittany Inge makes her Broadway debut in the Samm-Art Williams’ classic play at Roundabout Theatre Company

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:37PM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

Step Inside The Broadway Hit, ‘The Outsiders’ by Jeryl Brunner

The winner of four Tony awards, including Best Musical, the Outsiders evokes the height of collaboration between creatives and performers

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:55PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

This Year’s Tony Awards Celebrated Women In An Epic And Historic Way by Jeryl Brunner

Go behind the scenes at the 77th Tony Awards. Broadway’s big night was held this past Sunday, at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:43PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

After A 40-Year Broadway Career, Kecia Lewis Gets Her First Tony Nomination For Hell’s Kitchen by Jeryl Brunner

Lewis has already won Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for playing Miss. Liza Jane in Hell's Kitchen. The musical was inspired by Alicia Keys.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:17PM
Monday, June 10, 2024

Directing Three Hit Shows In One Season, Lila Neugebauer Is An Artistic Virtuoso by Jeryl Brunner

With Appropriate, Uncle Vanya and the Ally, this Tony-nominated director brings daring storytelling to Broadway and off Broadway.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:17PM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

Bernadette Peters Returns To Broadway In This Stephen Sondheim Tribute Show by Jeryl Brunner

The three time Tony-winning performer shares what she misses most about Sondheim and talks about revisiting her ad campaign from 32 years ago.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:14PM
Friday, June 7, 2024

Celia Keenan-Bolger Stars With Jessica Lange And Jim Parsons In A Family Drama For The Ages by Jeryl Brunner

There’s a lot to unpack in Paula Vogel’s Mother Play. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Play, the show is currently at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:36PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Jessica Stone Brings The Big Top To Broadway In ‘Water For Elephants’ by Jeryl Brunner

Nominated for seven Tony awards, Water For Elephants offers a blend of circus artistry (think trapeze, soaring through the air), puppetry, dance and a gumbo of a score featuring folk, bluegr…

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:11AM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

What It Means For These Artists To Be Nominated For A Tony Award by Jeryl Brunner

This year’s Tony nominees reflect on their shows and how life-changing they have been

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:58AM
Monday, June 3, 2024

‘The Outsiders’: anatomy of a rumble by Jeryl Brunner

Tony Award-nominated director Danya Taymor, choreographers Rick and Jeff Kuperman, sound designer Cody Spencer and more describe what it took to create the breathtaking brawl in the new Broa…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:01AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

She Brings The Great American Songbook To Legions Of Young People by Jeryl Brunner

Through its many programs, The American Songbook Association and Carolyn Montgomery are inspiring students, especially those without access to music education, to fall in love with Ella Fitz…

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:15PM
Friday, May 10, 2024

This Young Singer/Songwriter Discovered Her Power By Going Inward by Jeryl Brunner

True Jackson’s song, "Paint Me," appears in the new film Prom Dates.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:19AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic