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Friday, May 2, 2014

Tony Pop Quiz! Broadway.com Asks 45 Nominees to Fill Out Our Crazy Questionnaire by Lindsay Champion

The 2014 Tony nominees have already proven their skills in acting, singing and, in the case of Bullets Over Broadway star Nick Cordero, tap dancing while shooting guns at the same time. But …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Weekend Poll: Which Song MUST If/Then Star Idina Menzel Include in Her Live at Radio City Concert? by Lindsay Champion

Guys, it’s actually happening: Idina Menzel is coming to Radio City Music Hall! For one night only, the If/Then star is trading Elizabeth’s cardigans for a gorgeous gown—an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:02AM
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The Only Math Class You’ll Ever Need: 2014 Tony Award Nominations By the Numbers by Lindsay Champion

Let's be honest—theater people suck at math, so Tony nomination day is the only time you’ll ever catch us crunching numbers. Armed with a giant stack of statistics books and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:56PM

Bryan Cranston, Idina Menzel, NPH, Audra McDonald & More React to the 2014 Tony Nominations! by Lindsay Champion

Guys, in case you haven’t noticed, we’re kind of excited about the Tony nominations. It's basically our favorite day of the entire year. And we know a couple of other people …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Tony Poll: WTF?!?!? Which 2014 Nomination Snub Upsets You the Most? by Lindsay Champion

Tony nomination day is the best and worst day of the year. We’re thrilled for all the stars who received nominations, but how dare the nominators flat out ignore some of our favorite p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:35AM
Friday, April 25, 2014

What a Beautiful Day! Rosie O'Donnell & More Visit the Cast of the Carole King Tuner by Lindsay Champion

Jessie Mueller and the cast of Beautiful had a special surprise on April 24: Rosie O'Donnell and Frozen composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez stopped by to see them! After ca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:07PM

Santino Fontana Sings Hooker Musicals, Idina Menzel Has the Power & More Lessons of the Week by Lindsay Champion

TGIF, Broadway.com readers! Our heads are spinning from all the star-studded events and Broadway opening nights this week, but before we crawl into bed for a 48-hour nap, it’s time to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:45PM

Weekend Poll: Which Star From a Closed Musical Do You Hope Gets Some Tony Love? by Lindsay Champion

Broadway.com readers, we have an important announcement to make: IT’S OFFICIALLY TONY SEASON! Hooray! On April 29, we’ll finally find out which of our favorite actors are nominat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Ciao, Mama! The Light in the Piazza’s Kelli O’Hara & Victoria Clark Reunite at The Bridges of Madison County by Lindsay Champion

Look who came to Madison County for a visit! Cinderella star Victoria Clark took a break from turning pumpkins into carriages to check in on a very special friend: The Bridges of Madison Cou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:29PM

Rachael Ray, Regis Philbin, Cicely Tyson and More Visit Vanessa Williams & Dule Hill in After Midnight by Lindsay Champion

Vanessa Williams, Dule Hill and the cast of After Midnight had starry guests galore come to visit this week! The cast welcomed Rachael Ray, Regis Philbin, Cicely Tyson and Joshua Malina on A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:11PM

Here We Go, Turn It Up! Get a Sneak Peek of the Holler If Ya Hear Me Cast In Rehearsal by Lindsay Champion

Can’t wait to get a glimpse of the stars of the new musical Holler If Ya Hear Me? Well, the good news is you don’t have to! Saul Williams, Tonya Pinkins, Christopher Jackson, Joh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:52PM

Mark Ruffalo, Jim Parsons & the Men of HBO’s The Normal Heart Sizzle in Vogue by Lindsay Champion

Is it hot in here, or is it just us? Before taking the small screen by storm, the talented and handsome gents of HBO’s The Normal Heart are looking tres chic in the newest issue of Vog…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:59AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Hot Shot! Les Miz Star Ramin Karimloo Cheers on His Faking It Pal Gregg Sulkin by Lindsay Champion

What does Les Miserables headliner Ramin Karimloo have in common with the mega-addicting TV series Pretty Little Liars? No, he’s not appearing on an upcoming episode (we wish!). H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:48PM

Cover Girl! Variety Names If/Then Star Idina Menzel One of NYC's Most Powerful Women by Lindsay Champion

We always knew If/Then star Idina Menzel was a woman of power, but Variety made it official in their newest issue! The Tony winner is looking sleek and professional in a white blazer on the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM
Monday, April 21, 2014

Champagne! Caviar! Naps! Bullets Over Broadway's Marin Mazzie Teaches Us How to Be the Ultimate Diva by Lindsay Champion

If there’s one leading lady who knows how to play the ultimate diva, it’s Bullets Over Broadway star Marin Mazzie. The three-time Tony nominee is back on the boards as Helen Sinc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:47PM

The Origin of Hedwig and the Angry Inch! Follow Her Journey from From Underground Rock Club to Broadway by Lindsay Champion

Ladies and gentlemen, whether you like it or not…Hedwig and the Angry Inch is back in New York City! How I Met Your Mother star and Tony host extraordinaire Neil Patrick Harris is ste…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:40PM

The Origin of Hedwig and the Angry Inch! Follow Her Journey From Underground Rock Club to Broadway by Lindsay Champion

Ladies and gentlemen, whether you like it or not…Hedwig and the Angry Inch is back in New York City! How I Met Your Mother star and Tony host extraordinaire Neil Patrick Harris is ste…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:40PM
Saturday, April 19, 2014

Lena Hall's Private Photo Stash! The Hedwig Star Shows Us Her Favorite Props, Pals & Uh, Package Backstage by Lindsay Champion

Lena Hall is venturing where few ladies have gone before: She’s playing disgruntled backup singer Yitzhak, a dude who wants more than anything to be a drag queen, in the gender-bending…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014

Look at Them Now! Julia Murney & Andrew Lippa Have a Wild Party Reunion at 54 Below by Lindsay Champion

Queenie is back—but this time, she’s brunette! The Wild Party raised the roof at 54 Below on April 17, when composer Andrew Lippa and a cast of Broadway heavy hitters assembled t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

Pitch Perfect Fave Skylar Astin Jumps on the Bus with Violet Star Sutton Foster by Lindsay Champion

Skylar Astin took a road trip to the Great White Way on April 17—his first stop? Violet, starring two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry and Colin Donnell! The Glee, Pit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

NPH Doesn’t Want Fries With That, Lesli Margherita Has a Squeaky Stalker & More Lessons of the Week by Lindsay Champion

Before you cut out of work early and head to the beach for some much-needed relaxation time—wait, what? It's still freezing outside? Oh, whoops. Let's try this again. Before yo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:55PM

The Obamas Meet the Youngers! See the President & First Lady’s Date Night at A Raisin in the Sun by Lindsay Champion

Denzel Washington and the cast of A Raisin in the Sun had two extra special guests in the audience on April 11: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama! The first family arrived…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:25PM

Weekend Poll: What Is Your Favorite Sutton Foster Role of All Time? by Lindsay Champion

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster is back on the boards in Violet, her 11th—count ‘em—11th Broadway show! She did the hand jive in Grease, forgot about the boy in Thorough…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:58AM
Thursday, April 17, 2014

Rocky Star Terence Archie on His Transformation from Alien in Pink Tights to Heavyweight Champion by Lindsay Champion

Age: 38 Hometown: Detroit, MI Current Role: A breakout performance as high-rolling heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in Broadway's Rocky, after originating the role in th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:13PM
Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Fashion and Broadway Collide! Calvin Klein & Anna Wintour Meet the Cast of Mothers and Sons by Lindsay Champion

Tyne Daly and the cast of Broadway’s Mothers and Sons had two very fashionable special guests on April 15—Vogue editor Anna Wintour and fashion designer Calvin Klein! The duo too…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:40PM

Nice Work! Matthew Broderick Reunites with Kelli O’Hara Backstage at The Bridges of Madison County by Lindsay Champion

A very special visitor traveled “A Million Miles” to see The Bridges of Madison County on April 15: Tony winner Matthew Broderick! The Tony winner played a wealthy playboy opposi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM

Billie Is Here to Stay! Lady Day, Starring Audra McDonald, Extends on Broadway by Lindsay Champion

Good news, Audra McDonald fans: The five-time Tony winner will be channeling Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill all summer long! The new production has extended it…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM
Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Film a Bootleg, Get an Ear Flick: The Official Guide to Broadway Etiquette By Ramin Karimloo & the Cast of Les Miz by Lindsay Champion

It’s been five years since a flash photo made Patti LuPone famously stop a performance of Gypsy ("Stop taking pictures RIGHT NOW!"), but sadly, the photo-taking, th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:08PM
Monday, April 14, 2014

Uh, Is That a Boa Constrictor in Your Pants? Hedwig Star Neil Patrick Harris Shows Off His New Friend by Lindsay Champion

Emmy winner Neil Patrick Harris has been going out of his comfort zone a lot these past few weeks, fronting a rock band while wearing heels, makeup and a wig in Broadway’s Hedwig and t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:37PM

Tony-Winning Actors Unite! 2012 Winner Steve Kazee Visits 2013 Winner Billy Porter at Kinky Boots by Lindsay Champion

In 2013, Billy Porter won his first Tony Award for his performance as drag diva Lola in the hit musical Kinky Boots, and on April 13, he got a visit from someone who knows a thing …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:30PM
Sunday, April 13, 2014

Bravo, Billy! Daniel Radcliffe & the Cast of The Cripple of Inishmaan Take Their First Broadway Bows by Lindsay Champion

After a long journey from Ireland, The Cripple of Inishmaan has arrived on Broadway! The new production of Martin McDonagh’s black comedy had its first preview performance on April 12,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:58AM