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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

American Psycho by Joy

AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of a new musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis (which recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its publication) is currently playin…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 11:12PM
Sunday, May 1, 2016

Straight Confusion by Joy

Sometimes theatre is there to entertain. Sometimes it’s there to teach. With the play titled Straight, it does both

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:00AM
Monday, April 18, 2016

You Will be Found – Dear Evan Hansen by Joy

Have you ever told a lie that spiraled out of control? Evan Hansen has, and his story is unreal. “Dear Evan Hansen,” a sweet, unique and very moving new musical

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 12:00AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

For The Love of Playbills by Joy

One thing I look forward to receiving at a Broadway show is the Playbill. The Playbill tells you who is in the show, who wrote and produced the show and much more. You get your playbill when…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:22AM
Monday, April 11, 2016

Newsies Giveaway by Joy

One lucky reader of the Broadway Wiz will win a bunch of Newsies playbills , papers,trading cards and more! Here’s how to enter: Mandatory Entries: Sign up for my blog via subscriptio…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 02:49PM
Monday, April 4, 2016

Bright Star Shines On Broadway by Joy

To say I had a good time at Bright Star: A New Musical is an understatement. I had a blast! It is a very cute show with an outstanding score. Congratulations to Steve Martin & Edie Bric…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 03:42PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Broadway Friendship Quotes – in Gfts by Joy

I have made so many wonderful friends because of Broadway weather it was at a stagedoor, Broadway lottery, or rush line I am thankful for y'all. This post goes out to y'all.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:01AM
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Confessions of Broadway Junkie – in Gifs by Joy

You know you are a Broadway junkie when. You save all your money to see new Broadway shows and you hardly eat. Because you rather spend your money on tickets.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:07AM
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

An Open Letter To The Tony Awards, Deaf Talent Is Here by Joy

With the conclusion of the Grammys and the Oscars, it is time to gear up for the Tony Awards. I do not envy the job ahead for the Tony voters. The 2015-2016 season is my first season to ha…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 12:00AM
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Meet The Rocking Kids of School of Rock by Joy

These School of Rock kids are the real deal. Isabella Russa , Evie Dolan, Luca Padovan , and Ethan Khusidman perform 8 nights a week. We had an opportunity to talk with them about their life…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Q&A with Lauren Patten by Joy

The new Broadway production, Fun Home, is based on the graphic novel written by Alison Bechdel. In the show, we get to know Allison at three important stages in her life. I had the chance to…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:34AM
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

I Am Changing My Major to Fun Home by Joy

The moment I walked through the doors of Circle in the square theater, I knew I was about to see a show unlike any other. The props on the stage displayed a home whose family I was eager to …

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 12:08AM
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Anika Larsen (Cynthia Weil in Beautiful) Interview + CD Giveaway by Joy

Many of you know that Beautiful is one of my favorite shows on Broadway, so when I was offered a chance to interview Anika Larsen (Cynthia Weil) I jumped on it! Anika and I talked about work…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:59AM
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Broadway, Here They Come by Joy

Exciting new show's are coming to Broadway.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:11AM
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

To Life to Life L’Chaim by Joy

Growing up, I watched the Fiddler on the Roof hundreds of times. When I found out that it was coming back to Broadway, I couldn't help but jump for Joy. I was so excited! Luckily, I had the …

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:10AM
Thursday, January 28, 2016

Coffee & Conversations with Lauren Luiz Part 2 by Joy

Video's with Lauren who was part of the new Broadway production of Spring Awakening, which takes the idea of communication to a whole new level.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 04:58PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Q & A with Benjamin Rauhala by Joy

Benjamin Rauhala is currently the Music Assistant at Fiddler on the Roof & Original Programming Producer at Feinstein’s/54 Below. He has worked with Jeremy Jordan...

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:36AM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Coffee & Conversations with Lauren Luiz by Joy

Thank you Lauren for meeting with me, Lauren is apart of the new Broadway production of Spring Awakening which takes the idea of communication to a whole new level. This show features deaf a…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Broadway Lingo, Final Part by Joy

Reasons it’s the most awesome job ever. If you like a challenge than being a standby is the job for you.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:58AM
Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Q&A With Alex Brightman by Joy

School’s out! I had a chance to chat with the amazing Alex Brightman, who is currently starring in School of Rock on Broadway.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Broadway Lingo, Part 2 by Joy

We’ve all been there, sitting in a theater just as the lights go down, incredibly excited to see that Broadway show you just laid out a month’s salary for, only to hear, “Ladies and Ge…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:59AM
Thursday, December 24, 2015

Gill Clarke obituary by Sanjoy Roy and Rosemary Lee

Contemporary dancer, choreographer, teacher and tireless advocate of independent artistsGill Clarke, who has died of cancer aged 56, was one of the foremost contemporary dancers of her gener…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:09PM
Monday, December 21, 2015

My Awakening by Joy

Warning: Explicit Contents Below I am a relatively conservative person. Even though I am very active with Broadway shows, my tastes tend to veer more towards the innocent rather than the vu…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:17AM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Stick it to the Man by Joy

School’s out! But not for the amazing kids who rock out on a Broadway stage every night. School of Rock is some of the best fun you’ll have at the theater. By the end of the show, I want…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 07:29AM
Monday, December 14, 2015

Win a full set of Signed Newsies Trading Cards by Joy

Since I miss Newsies on Broadway , we are giving away a one of a kind Newsies prize: A full set of signed trading cards from the original Broadway cast!

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 05:11PM
Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Go Grease Lightning by Joy

I have seen Grease on Broadway twice and I watched the movie hundreds of times, so you can say I am huge fan of Grease! When I heard The Bayswater Players were putting on a production of Gre…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 12:51AM
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Be a Broadway Star by Joy

Be a Broadway Star is my new favorite Broad game!!! When I sat down to play it with Tzivi I didn't know what to expect. Well, you should expect a good time and a lot of fun.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 07:43AM
Monday, November 30, 2015

Boogie Stomp! by Joy

Bob Baldori and Arthur Miguzza are the super talented stars of the show. Bob Baldori and Arthur Migliazza are two outstanding musicians with lots of love for Boogie Woogie music and the ways…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:48AM
Friday, November 20, 2015

Michael Cerveris Releases New Track Crescent by Joy

Multi-faceted singer, guitarist and actor, Michael Cerveris, releases his newest single, "Crescent". The track is off his soon to be released album, Piety, which is slated for an early Febru…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 10:44AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Q&A with Alex Boniello by Joy

Alex Boniello, who is making his Broadway debut. Alex is the voice of Moritz and plays guitar with the band, he is so soulful and powerful, with great hair.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:02AM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Double Double Toil and Trouble + Giveaway by Joy

After hearing my friends rave about Drunk Shakespeare I was super pumped to go. I've heard so many great things about the show and I was not disappointed! From the first moment I walked into…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:38AM

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