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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Interview: Matt Doyle on His Debut Album ‘Uncontrolled’, and Making the Music He Loves by Jose Solis

Matt Doyle will release his first album Uncontrolled on February 26, featuring music and lyrics by Doyle, and composer Will Van Dyke, the album is a compilation of new material, and covers o…

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Review: Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs with Friends at Carnegie Hall by Jose Solis

To celebrate the release of his album Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs the Tony-winning showman held a concert at the legendary Carnegie Hall, which at one point saw him singing an Adele/Lady …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:01PM
Monday, February 1, 2016

Interview: Ben Cameron Gives Us a Preview of the New Season of ‘Broadway Sessions’ by Jose Solis

Funnyman and theatre geek extraordinaire Ben Cameron is back with an all new season of Broadway Sessions (Thursday nights at The Laurie Beechman Theatre), after a successful hosting appearan…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:16PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Interview: From Roxie Hart to Anita in ‘West Side Story’, Bianca Marroquín Conquers the World, One Song at a Time by Jose Solis

The first thing that strikes you about Bianca Marroquín is her light. If she were performing in a darkened room, she would make it brighter through sheer force of will. Her megawatt smile l…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:04PM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Interview: Playwright Brendan Gall Talks ‘Wide Awake Hearts’ and Crafting Genre Perfection in ‘Blindspot’ by Jose Solis

Four friends become entangled in a game of deception and seduction in Brendan Gall’s Wide Awake Hearts, an erotically charged work making its New York City debut at 59E59. Two actors, a di…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:16PM
Monday, January 4, 2016

Interview: Drew Seeley on ‘Yellow Day’, Playing Bob Gaudio in ‘Jersey Boys’ and How His Theatre Background Proved to Be Essential by Jose Solis

In Yellow Day, Drew Seeley plays a man whose worldview is changed during the title day; time during which god reveals himself to people in need. The faith-based film is set in real life Camp…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:57PM
Thursday, December 31, 2015

Interview: John Kelly on Getting in Touch with His Feral Side for Post-Apocalyptic Opera ‘Dog Days’ by Jose Solis

Performance artist John Kelly is known for his emotionally and intellectually complex works in which he draws from elements of his own life, current politics and other arts. Going from writi…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:25PM

Interview: BroadwayCon Co-Creator Melissa Anelli on Fandom Etiquette, and What to Bring to the Event by Jose Solis

Nobody does organized fandom better than Melissa Anelli, the popular author and webmistress, is also the co-owner of Mischief Management, the company behind conventions: LeakyCon, GeekyCon a…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:09PM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Interview: Halory Goerger and Antoine Defoort on Creating the World in ‘Germinal’ by Jose Solis

One of the most talked about international theatre pieces of the decade is finally making its New York debut at the Under the Radar festival. In Germinal (January 6-9), Halory Goerger and A…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:36PM

Interview: Guillermo Calderón on ‘Escuela’ and Using Theatre to Recover What the Chilean Dictatorship Tried to Eradicate by Jose Solis

Guillermo Calderón’s Escuela (January 13-17 at the Public Theater) takes place in 1987 Chile and focuses on the efforts of a group of young activists who are training to help overthro…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:21PM

Interview: Ahamefule J. Oluo on His Pop-Opera ‘Now I’m Fine’ and How ‘This American Life’ Helped Him Become a Better Writer by Jose Solis

In Now I’m Fine (January 12-17), Ahamefule J. Oluo leads a band of musicians who help him tell a story about “keeping it together”. The pop-opera takes inspiration from eve…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:43PM

Review: Maggie Smith: A Biography by Jose Solis

In one of the most in-depth interviews she’s given in what has remained, a very much private life, Maggie Smith explained to Nancy Banks-Smith of the Observer how she perceived theatre, �…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:11PM
Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Interview: ‘Marjorie Prime’ Playwright Jordan Harrison on Stage Ambiguity, Writing with A.I., and Working with Lois Smith by Jose Solis

Marjorie Prime begins inside a house filled with modern, streamlined furniture in soft pastels, where we meet 85 year old Marjorie (Lois Smith) as she sits in an older-looking recliner. She�…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:08PM

Jose Solis’ Favorite Theatre of 2015 by Jose Solis

1. Oklahoma! Something quite extraordinary took place over the summer at Bard College, where visionary director Daniel Fish took a 70 year old musical (the very first “groundbreaking” Br…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:54PM
Monday, December 21, 2015

Review: It’s Christmas Time in the City with The New York Pops by Jose Solis

The New York Pops delivered Christmas treats in style at their holiday concert held at Carnegie Hall. In It’s Christmas Time in the City, the orchestra was joined by Essential Voices U…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:06PM
Friday, December 18, 2015

Interview: James More of ‘The Illusionists’ on Learning Magic, His Broadway Recommendations, and the Best Decision He’s Ever Made by Jose Solis

  In 2013, 24-year-old James More appeared in Britain’s Got Talent, where he made judge Simon Cowell’s eyes roll as far as his corneas would allow, when he explained he was doing ma…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, December 17, 2015

The Winter Wonderland of Your Dreams Awaits in ‘Santastical’ at The Clemente by Jose Solis

Modern times call for endless options, and what could be more thrilling than arriving at your favorite holiday store and realizing you can have your picture taken with the Santa Claus of you…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:43PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Interview: ‘Nutcracker Rouge’ Star Jakob Karr on Sex in America, Working with Austin McCormick and His X-Mas Wishlist by Jose Solis

Few people can make coming out of a cake look as sexy, and effortless, as Jakob Karr, and yet the talented performer pretty much steals the show in the already wonderful Nutcracker Rouge, pl…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:02AM
Monday, December 14, 2015

Interview: Tony Roberts on Writing His Memoir, Typecasting and How Fame Was Thrust Upon Him by Jose Solis

Tony Roberts has been acting for over five decades, time during which he’s delivered memorable turns in the films of Woody Allen, and dazzling stage work in Promises, Promises and Barefoot…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:31PM
Saturday, December 12, 2015

Interview: Carole J. Bufford on Her Favorite Holiday Music, the Gotham Holiday Swing and Keeping Cabaret Alive by Jose Solis

Carole J. Bufford is one of the many talented performers who will be part of the 2015 Gotham Holiday Swing at the Town Hall. We caught up with the delightful jazz singer who discussed the nu…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:25PM
Friday, December 11, 2015

Interview: Gay Marshall Celebrates Edith Piaf’s Centennial by Jose Solis

We had the opportunity to talk to Gay Marshall about her participation in an upcoming Edith Piaf tribute at The Town Hall. Besides her musical theatre credits, like Cats and A Chorus Line, M…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:14PM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Interview: Hunter Ryan Herdlicka on ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ and the Future of Musical Theatre by Jose Solis

We caught up with Hunter Ryan Herdlicka who is currently starring in Transport Group’s revival of Once Upon a Mattress. With his perfect pitch, matinee idol looks and charming personal…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:00PM

Interview: John Bolton on Being Broadway’s “Christmas” Guy, the Legacy of ‘Charlie Brown’, and Tap Dancing in ‘Dames at Sea’ by Jose Solis

From Titanic to Contact and the current revival of Dames at Sea (where he is filling double duties playing two characters!), John Bolton has become one of Broadway’s most cherished actors.…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:46AM
Saturday, December 5, 2015

Interview: Megan McGinnis on ‘Daddy Long Legs’, the Importance of Cast Recordings and the Sondheim Role Her Husband Dreams to See Her In by Jose Solis

We caught up with Megan McGinnis, the bright star of the lovely Off-Broadway musical Daddy Long Legs, who talked about her favorite things about doing the show, the Sondheim parts she’…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 11:53PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Interview: Jonny Orsini Talks About Arthur Miller’s Timeless ‘Incident at Vichy’ by Jose Solis

Continuing to prove why he’s one of the best actors of his generation, the versatile Jonny Orsini went from the madcap comedy of Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, to the powerful drama of …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:44PM
Monday, November 30, 2015

Interview: Essential Voices USA Conductor Judith Clurman Talks About Their Gorgeous Christmas Album and What’s Next for the Chorus by Jose Solis

To celebrate the release of their stunning holiday album Holiday Harmonies: Songs of Christmas, Essential Voices USA will offer a show at Feinstein’s/54 Below. With pieces by Max Reger, Ni…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:06PM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Interview: Telly Leung on His Personal New Album and Being Back on Broadway in ‘Allegiance’ by Jose Solis

We caught up with Broadway darling Telly Leung a couple of hours before his evening performance of the new musical Allegiance, to talk about working on the show with the iconic George Takei …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:00PM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Interview: Seth Sikes Chooses His Favorite Judy Garland Songs, Performances by Jose Solis

We were so impressed with Seth Sikes’ Judy Garland show (read our review) that we just couldn’t resist picking his brain about all things Judy! Pick Your Top 5 Judy Garland songs: One wa…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 12, 2015

Preview: Transport Group’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Starring Jackie Hoffman and Lypsinka by Jose Solis

We attended a press preview of Transport Group’s Once Upon a Mattress at New 42 Street Studios. The beloved Mary Rodgers musical will play a limited run from November 23, 2015 to Janua…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:26PM

Interview: Andrea Marcovicci on the Great American Songbook and Her One Piece of Advice for Cabaret Performers by Jose Solis

The sensational Andrea Marcovicci will celebrate her birthday by giving her fans the gift of her voice and storytelling. On November 18th and 19th, the legendary entertainer will bring her n…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:01AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Interview: Joey Calveri Talks About Going Down the 60s Rabbit Hole in ‘Trip of Love’ by Jose Solis

We talked to Trip of Love star Joey Calveri about the 60s theatrical extravaganza taking the New York stage by storm… I saw Trip of Love a couple of weeks ago and let me tell you that …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:55PM

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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