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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Kevin Tuerff, real life character in 'Come From Away', carries on Gander spirit of sharing and spreading kindness by Lauren McMillen

Where were you on 9/11? It's a question nearly all of us can remember vividly. For Kevin Tuerff, he was of the 6,500 unexpected visitors who were diverted to the tiny town of Gander in Newfo…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 12:10PM

Friday, September 1, 2017

Review: Broadway's dueling divas dominate the stage in 'War Paint' by Lauren McMillen

Patti Lupone and Chrisitne Ebersole are putting their best face forward and giving the musical theatre masterclass of a lifetime at the Nederlander Theatre. The 2016-2017 Broadway seaso…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 08:54PM

Sunday, July 30, 2017

From banking to Broadway: Linedy Genao discusses 'On Your Feet!' journey by Lauren McMillen

Linedy Genao knows how to make it happen both on and off the stage. In 2015, Linedy made her Broadway debut in On Your Feet!, the hit musical based on the life and career of Gloria and …

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 11:53PM

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Hamilton's Stephanie Klemons talks In the Heights, [the art project], and more by Lauren McMillen

I recently sat down with Stephanie Klemons, who is finishing up her run as Vanessa in Pittsburgh CLO's production of In the Heights. In the interview above, Stephanie talks about being back …

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 10:45PM

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Back to the barrio: 'In the Heights' comes to Pittsburgh CLO by Lauren McMillen

The lights are back up on Washington Heights as Lin-Manuel Miranda's first Broadway musical hit, In the Heights, takes the stage at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. If you never had the cha…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 03:57PM

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Strike up the 'Bandstand' by Lauren McMillen

July is the month to celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave, and there's no greater show to celebrate the brave veterans who fought and still continue to fight for America.…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 11:32PM

Sunday, July 2, 2017

Goodbye my Gypsy Lovers; Josh Groban says farewell to 'The Great Comet' by Lauren McMillen

There's a war going on out there somewhere and Josh Groban isn't here. Groban said goodbye to 19th century Russia as he took his final bow in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 181…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 03:26PM

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The Tonys End and a New Season Begins by Lauren McMillen

The 71st annual Tony Awards may be over, but an entire new season of shows are already underway. Here's a look at what is in previews, what has been announced, and what you can expect to see…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 11:07PM

Monday, June 26, 2017

Saying Goodbye to the Boulevard by Lauren McMillen

The greatest star of all posed for her final close-up Sunday night at the Palace Theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" closed on June 25. The revival was always intended as a lim…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 10:46PM

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