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Friday, July 28, 2017

BWW Review: NAOMI WACHIRA at Gusa, York, PA by Marakay Rogers

The Kenyan singer-songwriter kicked off her new album tour in Pennsylvania and will return to Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36AM
Monday, August 22, 2016

BWW Feature: SWEENEY TODD Star Sarah Rice Returns to Solo Cabaret by Marakay Rogers

Broadway and opera performer and multiple award winner Sarah Rice is in her first solo cabaret act since 2013 -- with a pianist, David Vernon, and her Theremin all at her side.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM
Friday, June 10, 2016

BWW Review: THE BURNING MAN at Oyster Mill Playhouse by Marakay Rogers

It's not a summer festival in Nevada. It's not just THE MOUSETRAP in a new setting. It's not quite what you expect.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09PM
Sunday, April 24, 2016

BWW Review: The New 'Chamber Musical' of GHOST is Nearly Awesome by Marakay Rogers

One of the most loved films in history produced one of the most panned musicals around. The new, smaller version of the show is closer to the film and far easier to watch - and actually is …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Rubin, Robin and the Cast on the New Production of GHOST by Marakay Rogers

GHOST author Bruce Joel Rubin and director Marc Robin are unveiling a new, leaner, tighter version of GHOST THE MUSICAL. They and leads Gregg Goodbrod and Liz Shivener speak out on re-recre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33PM
Saturday, January 10, 2015

Special Report: First Public Staged Reading of Revisions to GHOST: THE MUSICAL Shows Promise by Marakay Rogers

Theatrical Rights Worldwide wanted a new version of GHOST THE MUSICAL for regional theatres. Director Marc Robin's initial publicly-presented revisions reveal an entirely new face of Bruce …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

BWW Interviews: Carol Kane Talks OFFER AND COMPROMISE, GOTHAM, and More! by Marakay Rogers

The legendary performer talks about her upcoming film, OFFER AND COMPROMISE, and about her current television roles, as well as the delight of villainy in WICKED

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:41PM
Monday, October 27, 2014

Philadelphia's 2014 Barrymore Awards -- Live Blog! by Marakay Rogers

The 2014 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre, live blogged from the Merriam Theatre

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:56PM
Saturday, August 16, 2014

BWW Reviews: Beaux Arts Society Summer Soiree Salutes Cabaret With Diana Templeton, Helen Klass by Marakay Rogers

The annual Beaux Arts Society, Inc. summer luncheon presented its members with classic cabaret performances and dance

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:35AM
Friday, July 4, 2014

Local Report: South Williamsport High School Cancels SPAMALOT, Cites 'Inappropriate' Content by Marakay Rogers

The South Williamsport JuniorSenior High School has ordered its drama department to scrub Monty Python's SPAMALOT as too controversial for its area.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49AM
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

BWW Interview: Timothy Busfield and Melissa Gilbert Talk Stage, Screen, Sorkin, and Working Together by Marakay Rogers

Recently married, actors Timothy Busfield and Melisa Gilbert, now transplanted to Michigan, have had big careers so far, and huge plans upcoming.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM
Thursday, May 1, 2014

Beaux Arts Society 'Spring Fling' Honors McArdle, Pedi, Dale, and More by Marakay Rogers

The annual Spring Fling luncheon of the Beaux Arts Socisty, Inc. honored a new group of Distinguished Artists from the stage, screen, and cabaret worlds

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM
Monday, April 21, 2014

BWW Interview: Terrence Mann on Directing LES MISERABLES by Marakay Rogers

Terrence Mann, director of the recent production of LES MISERABLES at Western Carolina University, reflects on Javert directing Javert, on listening to people audition in front of him with '…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:59PM
Friday, March 21, 2014

BWW Interviews: Jason Robert Brown On Current Shows And His Upcoming Performances by Marakay Rogers

Jason Robert Brown, with BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY on Broadway and HONEYMOON IN VEGAS coming, talks about his career and his continuing live performances

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:29PM
Saturday, March 8, 2014

BWW Interview: HAPPY GILMORE, LUCKY GUY Star Christopher McDonald Talks OFFER AND COMPROMISE by Marakay Rogers

Stage and large and small screen star Christopher McDonald talks about his career and his part in Valerie Landsberg's Kickstarter-funded OFFER AND COMPROMISE, an examination of credit cards…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

BWW Interview: Michael Cerveris Talks FRINGE, Public Theater's FUN HOME & More! by Marakay Rogers

The star of ASSASSINS, SWEENEY TODD, and Fox Television's FRINGE discusses careers on stage and small screen and the audiences that appreciate them.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:23PM
Monday, September 9, 2013

BWW Interview: Lee Wilkof of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Unveils New Film Project, NO PAY, NUDITY by Marakay Rogers

The Tony-nominee stage veteran prepares to get behind the camera with a script about stage actors and their definitions of success

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:53PM
Saturday, August 31, 2013

Annual Summer Triple Arts Intensive Completes Its Run by Marakay Rogers

The annual summer high school theatre intensive run by Tony nominees Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise presented new takes on ANNIE and MATILDA, while encouraging student self-discovery

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PM
Thursday, August 22, 2013

BWW Interviews: Mary-Mitchell Campbell on ASTEP - A BIG FISH in Broadway's Charity Works Pond by Marakay Rogers

The noted musical director, currently taking on BIG FISH, also takes on the issues of children, poverty, and education with her arts organization, ASTEP

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:31PM
Friday, August 2, 2013

BWW Interviews: CABARET'S Katrina Yaukey Talks Summer Stock, Music, And ASTEP Volunteerism by Marakay Rogers

The former Sally Bowles talks about music on and off stage, her parents' influence on her, and how acting, music, and parental influence resulted in her volunteering for ASTEP Artists Strivi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13PM
Friday, April 12, 2013

BWW Interviews: The Circus Performers of PIPPIN, Part 2 - Viktoria Grimmy by Marakay Rogers

The fifth generation circus performer talks about PIPPIN, family tradition, and what makes a proper circus

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:28AM
Thursday, April 4, 2013

BWW Interviews: The Circus Performers Of PIPPIN, Part I - Orion Griffiths by Marakay Rogers

The veteran English circus performer and Sardine reflecs on growing up in the circus and running away to join the theatre

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:09PM
Friday, March 29, 2013

BWW Interviews: Rachel Bay Jones, PIPPIN's Catherine, On Being Unconventional by Marakay Rogers

The Broadway veteran talks Catherine, Anna, and her other roles -- on stage and in life

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM
Thursday, January 10, 2013

BWW Reviews: A.R.T. PIPPIN Talkback Coverage by Marakay Rogers

At the January 9 talkback at American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, cast members and Diane Paulus covered their thoughts on the show, on their interest in cross-training skills, and on the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:03PM

BWW Interviews: Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise on PIPPIN, Paulus' Vision, and Working Together by Marakay Rogers

Actors Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise break from PIPPIN to discuss their work in it, their characters, and the changes in theme from the original to Diane Paulus' circus-themed curren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards