All stories by Jeryl Brunner on BroadwayStars

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Who Choreographed The Dazzling Number "Too Darn Hot" In 'Kiss Me Kate' On Broadway? by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Warren Carlyle, the Tony nominated choreographer for Roundabout’s hit Broadway show, Kiss Me Kate

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:53AM
Saturday, June 8, 2019

This Open Mic Is The Ultimate Celebrity Go-To Spot by Jeryl Brunner

Liza Minnelli, Martin Short and countless Broadway stars have performed at Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at the great jazz club, Birdland.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:29PM
Friday, June 7, 2019

What Gets Jesse Eisenberg Creatively Juiced? by Jeryl Brunner

Jesse Eisenberg reveals the back story behind his new play Happy Talk.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:38AM

Virtual Reality Comes To Broadway In A Big Way by Jeryl Brunner

Theater titans John Gore and MelodyVR are joining forces to present Broadway shows in VR.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:42AM
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Stars Salute Off Broadway At The Lucille Lortel Awards by Jeryl Brunner

Since 1985, the Lucille Lortel Awards have celebrated excellence off Broadway. See photos from their big night.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:51AM
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

What Inspired Kenneth Lonergan To Write 'The Waverly Gallery'? by Jeryl Brunner

The Oscar winning playwright, screenwriter and directorreveals why his play, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, is so deeply personal.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:55PM
Monday, June 3, 2019

Meet the Tony Nominees: Caitlin Kinnunen of 'The Prom' by Jeryl Brunner

Kinnunen on ‘The Prom’ and how she “always knew” she wanted to act

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 06:26PM

Taking The Shame And Stigma Out of Mental Health Treatment by Jeryl Brunner

For half a century Vibrant Emotional Health has worked to transform the emotional health of those In need. They enlist media leaders to help them in their mission.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:46PM
Sunday, June 2, 2019

Drama Desk Award Nominees Meet The Press by Jeryl Brunner

Drama Desk nominees share what gets them juiced about theater.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:47PM
Saturday, June 1, 2019

How The Beloved Film 'Beetlejuice' Got To Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

Alex Brightman, who plays the title role of Beetlejuice, and director Alex Timbers, bring us into the world of Beetlejuice. The show has been nominated for eight Tony awards, including Best …

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:37PM
Friday, May 31, 2019

Julie White Brings Her Unique Hilarity And Heart To Taylor Mac's Play 'Gary' by Jeryl Brunner

Tony-winning actress Julie White stars alongside Nathan Lane and Kristine Nielsen in Taylor Mac's Broadway play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:35AM
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

His Very First Broadway Gig Earns Him A Tony Nomination by Jeryl Brunner

As choreographer of the musical Hadestown, David Neumann brings extra layers of sass and poetry to the hit show.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:50PM

The Play 'Ink' Explores What Rupert Murdoch Did To Journalism by Jeryl Brunner

What did it take to make The Sun rise? The new play Ink offers a revealing look at the lengths Rupert Murdoch, his editor Larry Lamb and their reporting staff, went for the British newspaper…

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:31AM
Sunday, May 26, 2019

After Working As An Actor For 35 Years, Patrick Page Gets His First Tony Nomination by Jeryl Brunner

A fixture on Broadway for decades, Patrick Page stars as King Hades in Hadestown, which was nominated for 14 Tony Awards. He shares his struggles with depression and reveals what gets him re…

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:33PM
Friday, May 24, 2019

Two Blockbuster Hits This Broadway Season For Director Scott Ellis by Jeryl Brunner

What do Kiss Me Kate and Tootsie have in common? They were both directed by Scott Ellis.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:39PM
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Meet the Tony Nominees: Celia Keenan-Bolger of ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ by Jeryl Brunner

Keenan-Bolger on her character: "Scout has meant so much to so many young women.”

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:55PM
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Amanda de Cadenet Talks About Shattering Beauty Stereotypes by Jeryl Brunner

According to Dove, 70% of women say they they do not feel represented in media. Here is what these women are doing to help change that.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:50PM
Monday, May 20, 2019

This Broadway Song-Writing Duo Scores Big With 'The Prom' by Jeryl Brunner

Collaborating for 25 years, Tony-nominated songwriters Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin continue to make beguiling hit music.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:44PM
Friday, May 17, 2019

Meet the Tony Nominees: Damon Daunno, of 'Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!’ by Jeryl Brunner

Why Daunno first turned down the offer to audition for ‘Oklahoma!’

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 02:19PM
Thursday, May 16, 2019

A Brother's Legacy Is Honored With The Thriving Jewelry Business Luca + Danni by Jeryl Brunner

Fred Magnanimi left his career on Wall Street to continue his late brother's dream to create a unique line of handcrafted, American-made jewelry.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:54PM
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Meet the Tony Nominees: Laurie Metcalf of ‘Hillary and Clinton’ Category Broadway|by Jeryl Brunner |May 9, 2019 by Jeryl Brunner

“I always suspected that a campaign trail would be madness. And now I'm convinced of it.”

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 02:07PM

Meet the Tony Nominees: Mary Testa of ‘Oklahoma!’ by Jeryl Brunner

Testa talks finding the roots of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 02:07PM

Broadway Q&A: Stephanie J. Block of 'The Cher Show' by Jeryl Brunner

Stephanie J. Block shares why playing Cher has transformed her

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 01:52PM
Monday, May 6, 2019

Meet the Tony Nominees: Ali Stroker of ‘Oklahoma!’ by Jeryl Brunner

“Stay persistent and be yourself. You don't have to be anybody else.”

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 10:59AM
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Broadway Q&A: Shuler Hensley of ‘The Ferryman’ by Jeryl Brunner

The Tony winner talks animal co-stars, his Broadway debut and more

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 05:38PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

What Theater Helped Launch The Careers Of Meryl Streep, Jennifer Garner And Lin-Manuel Miranda by Jeryl Brunner

For over five decades the the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has been a force in developing new works and theater artists.

SOURCE: Forbes at 03:26PM

Meet the Tony Nominees: Eva Noblezada of 'Hadestown' by Jeryl Brunner

The ‘Hadestown’ star shares the power of her character, Eurydice

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:00PM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

An Epic Role In The Play The Ferryman For Tony-Winning Actor Shuler Hensley by Jeryl Brunner

Broadway vet Shuler Hensley stars in the hit play The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:14PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

A Straight Play With Live Music? Adam Guettel Scores His Magic In To Kill A Mockingbird by Jeryl Brunner

Few plays contain incidental live music. By adding it to the hit play To Kill A Mockingbird, composer and lyricist Adam Guettel adds a deeper, visceral layer to the drama.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:32PM
Monday, April 22, 2019

Director Des McAnuff On Bringing The Astonishing Temptations Story To Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

The Temptations have riveting dance moves, 42 top ten hits and an extraordinary story of struggle, heartbreak and triumph. Director Des McAnuff reveals why directing Ain't Too Proud was so p…

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:31PM

Broadway Q&A: Astrid Van Wieren of ‘Come From Away’ by Jeryl Brunner

“We are all capable of heroic moments, and those moments needn’t be epic.”

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 01:02PM

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