All stories by Logan Culwell on BroadwayStars

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Woman Hit by Flying Stage Debris at Front Page by Logan Culwell

It came at the moment John Slattery broke his cane over his knee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39PM
Saturday, October 22, 2016

The 7 Top Baseball-Themed Musical Numbers by Logan Culwell

In honor of the 2016 World Series, we take a look back at our favorite musical numbers featuring the American pastime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Exclusive: The Official Rocky Horror Picture Show Playbill by Logan Culwell

Fox’s new version of the cult classic debuts this week, and we’ve got the exclusive Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

5 Broadway Shows That Shut Down to Revamp and Refresh by Logan Culwell

A look at the shows that took a Broadway break to implement major revisions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016

See the Broadway Debuts of September by Logan Culwell

Take a look at the newest faces on Broadway both onstage and behind the curtain!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 19, 2016

Inside the 25th Anniversary Screening of Beauty and the Beast by Logan Culwell

Angela Lansbury, Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson and more were on hand to talk about the Disney classic. Playbill.com takes you inside the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM
Sunday, August 21, 2016

Look Back at the Very First Playbill Bios of 11 Broadway Stars by Logan Culwell

Straight from the Vault, a look at some of Broadway’s legends, including Ethel Merman, Barbra Streisand and Robert Goulet and more, before they made it big.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, August 12, 2016

What We Learned About the Rebecca Scandal in Last Night’s American Greed by Logan Culwell

Another piece of the puzzle that led to the downfall of the Broadway musical Rebecca was brought to light during CNBC’s Phantom Fraudster of Broadway segment on American Greed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM
Monday, July 25, 2016

5 Things You May Not Know About Hollywood’s Most-Iconic Musical Theatre Voice by Logan Culwell

Marni Nixon spent most of her career behind the spotlight, but every musical theatre fan should know her name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM
Friday, July 22, 2016

8 Families Who Made It Big on Broadway by Logan Culwell

It runs in the family! Get to know some of the theatrical families who have graced the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04AM
Friday, June 17, 2016

9 Historical Facts We Learned Through Musical Theatre by Logan Culwell

Nine historical facts embedded in the lyrics and plotlines of Broadway favorites. (You’ll ace that test, yet.)

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM
Saturday, June 11, 2016

History Has Its Eyes On You: The Tony Awards’ Most Heated Races by Logan Culwell

A look back at when Ethel Merman went up against Mary Martin, The Phantom of the Opera went up against Into the Woods and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, June 6, 2016

From South Pacific to The Producers, The Shows That Swept on Tony Night by Logan Culwell

Many think Hamilton is poised to make Tony Awards history this weekend, but what shows are the biggest winners in Tony history?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, May 22, 2016

The Wing’s Docuseries Offers a Look at Theatre Around the Country by Logan Culwell

The long-standing Working in the Theatre web series grants access to theatremakers and pushes the American Theatre Wing into the mainstream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, April 28, 2016

Where Are The 2015 Tony Award Winners Now? by Logan Culwell

As you wait for this year’s nominees, check in with last year’s winners.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, March 26, 2016

Happy Anniversary, Gorgeous! 52 Years of Funny Girl: A Timeline by Logan Culwell

Take a look back at Funny Girl's debut and the Broadway revivals that almost were.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Who Sang What at Sondheimas 2016? by Logan Culwell

Highlights from this religious celebration of a musical theatre god included Martha Plimpton's sermon and Sondheim-related cocktails.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM
Thursday, January 28, 2016

Exclusive: Flip Through the Official “Grease: Live” Playbill! by Logan Culwell

Paramount and FOX's live televsision production of Grease is set to debut nationwide this Sunday, and Playbill is ready to give you the full theatrical experience at home with o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Friday, December 4, 2015

8 Can’t-Miss Moments from The Wiz Live! by Logan Culwell

Last night's The Wiz Live! broadcast was a joy from beginning to end, and we're sharing our eight most jaw-dropping moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:26PM

8 Jaw-Dropping Moments from The Wiz Live! by Logan Culwell

The Wiz Live! broadcast was a joy from beginning to end, and we're sharing our eight most jaw-dropping moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM

“The Wizard of Oz,” Wicked and The Wiz: Three Takes on an American Classic by Logan Culwell

Is it Elphaba or Evillene? With Wicked still going strong on Broadway and The Wiz Live! hitting a viewership of TK# last night, we're helping you keep the most beloved musical adaptation…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Flip Through the Official “The Wiz Live!” Playbill! by Logan Culwell

AS NBC-TV's "The Wiz Live!" gets ready to ease onto television sets nationwide Dec. 3, Playbill and PLAYBILLder.com are giving you the complete theatrical experience at hom…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM
Sunday, November 29, 2015

Birth of a Classic: Listen to Bock and Harnick’s Very First Fiddler On the Roof Demos! by Logan Culwell

What did Fiddler sounds like before it was a worldwide phenomenon? Take a peek behind the scenes of the creation of the musical, currently enjoying its fifth Broadway revival, with writers B…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, November 27, 2015

5 Things You Never Knew About The Wiz But Should by Logan Culwell

NBC's The Wiz Live! is headed our way next week! While we're counting down the hours to the Dec. 3 telecast, we look back at some Wiz trivia that may have flown under your radar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 30, 2015

Playbill Vault Launches “Treasures of the Library of Congress”: Go Behind the Scenes of Oklahoma! by Logan Culwell

Playbill Vault launches a brand-new feature Oct. 30 that offers theatre fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! You…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM
Monday, October 26, 2015

The Top 10 Broadway Alumni from the Real-Life “Fame” School: LaGuardia High School by Logan Culwell

New York City's preeminent high school for performing arts has an impressive list of alumni who became big-time Broadway successes. From Priscilla Lopez to Julia Murney and Al Pacino…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, October 2, 2015

10 Banned Books That Found Their Way to Broadway by Logan Culwell

From Fun Home to Big River, many of Broadway's best plays and musicals started out as a banned books!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM
Monday, September 7, 2015

From Sleeping on the Streets to Swiping on a Screen: The Evolution of Rush Tickets From Rent to Digi by Logan Culwell

Any Broadway super-fan can tell you, rush lines and lotteries are standard fare and a great way to get inexpensive tickets, but where did that trend start? Before #Ham4Ham and TodayTix, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, September 6, 2015

Dancing Queens! Where Are The Original Stars of Mamma Mia! Now? by Logan Culwell

As we prepare to say goodbye to Broadway's mega-hit Mamma Mia!, we check in with the original Broadway cast to see what they're up to today. From actors to agents, swings to chor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, August 16, 2015

10 Broadway Stars You Never Knew Started Out in the Chorus by Logan Culwell

People flock to see shows with Audra McDonald and Matthew Morrison's names above the title, but who knew these two top-billers began their careers as unknowns in Broadway ensembles? …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 13, 2015

The 10 Most Magical Moments from The Wiz’s 40th Anniversary Celebration! by Logan Culwell

Fans of The Wiz and several of its original cast members, including André de Shields, Phylicia Rashad and Dee Dee Bridgewater, joined together at Central Park's SummerStage Au…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

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