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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Spider-Man Weblasts' To Lincoln in SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Parody by Laura Meltzer

Nebraska's very own Colonel Mustard Amateur Attic Theatre presents 'Spider-Man The Musical...The Musical,' a theatrical interpretation of the drama surrounding the creation of the late Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Victor Garber Officially Comes Out by Laura Meltzer

According to USA Today, 'Argo' star and Broadway veteran Victor Garber, 63, has officially come out. 'I don't really talk about it, but everybody knows,' he told blogger Greg Hernandez last …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

NY Innovative Theatre Foundation Announces 2012 IT Awards Nominees by Laura Meltzer

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation announced their 2012 nominees for their 8th annual IT (Independent Theatre) Awards on Monday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:08AM
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

'Tribes' Extended Again at Barrow Street Theatre by Laura Meltzer

The hit Off-Broadway run of Nina Raine's "Tribes" has been extended into 2013 at Barrow Street Theatre.

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:25AM
Monday, July 16, 2012

Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore Host 14th Annual Broadway Barks by Laura Meltzer

Broadway stars, including Steve Kazee, Angela Lansbury, Michael Cerveris, and Megan Hilty, presented animals to the audience.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:38AM
Thursday, July 12, 2012

La Jolla Playhouse Faces Casting Controversy With ‘The Nightingale’ by Laura Meltzer

The La Jolla Playhouse prompted controversy over casting choices for new musical, “The Nightingale,” on Wednesday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:42AM
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Diane Lane and Finn Wittorck To Star In ‘Sweet Bird Of Youth' by Laura Meltzer

Oscar-nominee Diane Lane and Finn Wittorck will star in “Sweet Bird Of Youth" at the Goodman Theatre

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:03AM

Mayor Bloomberg Declares July 11 ‘Peter and The Starcatcher’ Day by Laura Meltzer

To celebrate Broadway’s “Peter and The Starcatcher’s” 100th performance, Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared July 11 “Peter and the Starcatcher” day.

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:54AM
Thursday, July 5, 2012

NYMF Gives Preview of 2012 Musicals by Laura Meltzer

The New York Musical Theatre Festival has fresh and innovative talent to offer at its nine annual festival.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:30AM
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

‘Newsies’ and ‘Smash’ Choreographers Lead Dance and Audition Workshops by Laura Meltzer

Talent from “Newsies,” “Smash,” “Matilda,” and “Dancing With the Stars” lead workshops at the New York City Dance Alliance’s National S…

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:00PM

Jimmy Awards Honor High School Musical Theater Talent by Laura Meltzer

The Minskoff Theatre filled with song and dance on Monday night, in celebration of the 4th annual National High School Musical Theater Awards.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:50AM
Friday, June 22, 2012

Broadway Two-Timers: Actors Who Open Two Shows in One Season by Laura Meltzer

Bobby Cannavale will star in "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "The Big Knife" this season. Here’s a look at actors who have opened two shows in one season.

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:00PM
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Audra McDonald on Vocal Rest; Out of ‘Porgy and Bess’ Til July 3 by Laura Meltzer

Tony-winner Audra McDonald has been put on vocal rest for the remainder of June, “Porgy and Bess” producers announced on Wednesday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:21AM

Stella Adler Uses Theater To Empower Inner City Youth by Laura Meltzer

The students are currently putting on a production of “Julius Caesar,” which plays through June 22 at the studio in New York.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:35AM
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

VIDEO: ‘Bring It On The Musical’ Stars Discuss Going To Broadway by Laura Meltzer

Back Stage caught up with Adrienne Warren and Taylor Louderman, who star in the production.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:16AM

VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Discusses Researching a Role by Laura Meltzer

Cynthia Nixon used some of her personal experience in the Manhattan Theatre Club’s revival of Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Wit.”

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:13AM
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Shares the Joys of Live Performance by Laura Meltzer

Chastain has had the opportunity to perform in both theater and film, but she enjoys the stage since she receives an “immediate reaction from the audience.”

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:33AM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Inside Broadway and ‘Mamma Mia!’ ‘Creates Magic’ With NY Students by Laura Meltzer

The Winter Garden Theatre was filled with 1300 students who participated in Inside Broadway’s annual “Creating the Magic” workshop on Thursday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:39AM
Thursday, June 14, 2012

‘Avenue Q’s’ John Tartaglia on Making Puppetry a Career by Laura Meltzer

On June 15 and 23, Tartaglia will be offering puppeteering classes at Pearl Studios. Back Stage caught up with Tartaglia and discussed creating a career in puppetry.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:40AM
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Broadway’s ‘Jersey Boys’ on Keeping a Show Fresh by Laura Meltzer

The cast of “Jersey Boys” talks with Back Stage about sustaining a show’s run.

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:10AM
Friday, June 8, 2012

Jim Caruso on Cabaret and Liza Minnelli by Laura Meltzer

Life is a cabaret for Jim Caruso, whether hosting “Cast Party” at Birdland or performing alongside the iconic Liza Minnelli.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:25AM

Billy Stritch Connects Industries Through Networking by Laura Meltzer

Stritch discussed his transition from music to theater at the Actor’s Fund Benefit on Thursday.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:23AM

‘Anything Goes’ Star Stephanie J. Block On Acting and Going Viral by Laura Meltzer

Back Stage chatted with the Broadway star at the Actor’s Fund Benefit on Thursday, where she discussed going viral and “Anything Goes.”

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:12AM

Broadway Stars Perform at Bloomingdales for The Actors Fund by Laura Meltzer

At the Actor Fund’s Benefit on Thursday, Broadway star Stephanie J. Block, Grammy-winner Billy Stritch and six-time MAC Award-winner Jim Caruso sang.  

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:07AM

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