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Monday, April 24, 2017

Today on Broadway: Monday, April 24th, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Were the Critics Sweet on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”? Nottage, Sheik, Kron, Trask, Radnor & More to Develop New Works at Vassar! “Today on BroadwayR…

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

‘Making a Musical’ episode 1.3: ‘Invisible: The Musical’- He Wants the Status to Be Less Quo by Matt Tamanini

In the third episode of the six-part “Making a Musical” series, Jennifer McHugh discusses last year’s staged reading of “Invisible: The Musical” with three of t…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:39PM
Friday, April 21, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, April 21, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: (Most) Critics Rave about Bette Midler in “Hello, Dolly!” Four Plays Announced for Broadway Next Season, “Sunday” is Getting an Album, and Kelli and Steven Re…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, April 20, 2017

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 20, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Andy Karl to Miss “Groundhog Day” Performances, Critics Review “The Little Foxes,” and the Drama League Announces 2017 Nominations! “Today on Broadway&#…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Tonys Finally Find a Host, Critics Review “Indecent” on Broadway, and Uma Thurman is Rumored to Be Making Her Broadway Debut! “Today on Broadway” is a dai…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Show Goes on for Andy Karl and “Groundhog Day” and the Critics Love Them, Disney Finally Announces Frozen Casting, and Hello Dollars! “Today on Broadway” …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, April 17, 2017

Today on Broadway: Monday, April 17, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Andy Karl’s Injury Puts “Groundhog Day” Opening in Limbo, “Carousel” Announces Broadway Revival, and Tonys Struggle to Find Host, and “Nunsense” Ge…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, April 14, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, April 14, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Weigh in on “Oslo,” Betsy Wolfe Heads to “Waitress,” and “Beauty and the Beast” Breaks the Billion Dollar Barrier! “Today on Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Apply to Be BroadwayWorld's Database and Theatre History Intern for Summer 2017! by Matt Tamanini

Is Jen Tepper your idol Trick question, Jen Tepper is everyone's idol. While there will never be another Jen Tepper, if she has inspired you to become a theatre historian, then BroadwayWorld…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “In Transit” Announces Closing Date, Rocker Brendon Urie to Join “Kinky Boots,” and a Ton of Show and Casting News. “Today on Broadway” is a daily…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Pulitzer Prizes Announced, More Stars Join the Muny’s 99th Season, and Matt Fawns Over a New Show’s Description and Sara Bareilles Highlights! “Today on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Saturday, April 8, 2017

Some Like It Pop Special Series- ‘Making a Musical’ episode 1.2: ‘Invisible: The Musical’- Why is There Not Scotch Involved? by Matt Tamanini

In the second episode of the six-part “Making a Musical” series, Jennifer McHugh discusses the process of getting “Invisible: The Musical” from idea to production wit…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:24PM
Friday, April 7, 2017

BWW Review: Charming, Irreverent SPEECH & DEBATE Speaks to the Drama Kid in All of Us by Matt Tamanini

There is a palpable need for acceptance running through every moment of the charming and irreverent film adaptation of Stephen Karam's quirky SPEECH amp DEBATE. The story's three central cha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, April 7, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Review “War Paint,” MTC Announce “Prince of Broadway” Cast, and PBS Confirms “Falsettos” Will Still Air! “Today on Broadway” i…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, April 6, 2017

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 6, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Critics Review Kevin Kline’s “Present Laughter,” Russell, Dancy, Groff and More to Lead “An American Daughter” Reading, and Stephanie J. Block Blows…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Big Stars Head to Shakespeare in the Park, Lortel Awards Announce Nominations, and Adam Feldman Posits a Mind-Blowing “Into the Woods” Theory! “Today on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, April 3, 2017

Today on Broadway: Monday, April 3, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Critics Review “The Play that Goes Wrong” and “The Hairy Ape,” Bucks County Announces “Clue” Cast, and Theresa Rebeck Writes about “Smas…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Literally Patti Murin: The Podcast Episode 3 with Guest Robbie Rozelle by Matt Tamanini

In this quasi-regular podcast, Patti is joined by some of her Broadway friends to discuss life, theatre, and life in the theatre. In addition to being a talented performer, Patti uses her bl…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:20PM
Friday, March 31, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, March 31, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Harvey Fierstein Causes a “Bye Bye Birdie: Live” Firestorm, Hugh Jackman Shares “The Greatest Showman” Footage, and New “Literally Patti Murin” Ep…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 30, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Muny Announces Big Stars for 99th Season, “The Prom” to Cast for Broadway, and “Beetlejuice” and “Clueless” Move Forward in Development! ̶…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Roundabout Confirms “Marvin’s Room” Casting, Lloyd Webber, Rice, and John Bringing “Joseph” to Big Screen, Carolee Carmello Shares “Sweeney Todd&#…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Once on this Island” Announces Broadway Dates, Isherwood Finds New Home, Amber Tamblyn to Make Off-Broadway Debut, & Daily News Celebrates World Theatre Day! “…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Saturday, March 25, 2017

Some Like It Pop Special Series- ‘Making a Musical’ Episode 1.1: ‘Invisible: The Musical’- The Million Dollar Idea by Matt Tamanini

In the first episode of this six-part series, “Making a Musical,” Jennifer McHugh discusses the origins of “Invisible: The Musical” with the show’s co-creators …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 03:00AM
Friday, March 24, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, March 24, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Brantley’s Odd “Miss Saigon” Review Out of Step with Other Critics, Jennifer Morrison Joins Matthew Perry’s “The End of Longing,” and Asmeret Gheb…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Rick Elice Writing Monopoly Musical, “The Fantasticks” to Close AGAIN, Matt Reviews “The Flash”/”Supergirl” Musical Crossover! “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, March 20, 2017

Today on Broadway: Monday, March 20, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Cy Coleman’s Widow Confirms “Sweet Charity” Revival in the Works, “Beauty and the Beast” Breaks Box Office Record, and John Kander’s Birthday Wish…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, March 17, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, March 17, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Weigh in on Roundabout’s “The Price,” “Children of a Lesser God” Heading for Broadway, Corden’s Crosswalk “Beauty and the Beast̶…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, March 16, 2017

BWW Exclusive Images: Tony-Winner Laura Benanti and Husband Patrick Brown Introduce Baby Ella Rose to the World by Matt Tamanini

As BroadwayWorld reported, on Valentine's Day, Tony-winning stage and screen star Laura Benanti and her husband Patrick Brown welcomed their first child, daughter Ella Rose Benanti-Brown. In…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 16, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Justin Trudeau and Ivanka Trump Attend “Come From Away,” “Joan of Arc: Into the Fire” Opens to Devastating Reviews, and Matt’s Controversial “Beau…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Happy Pi Day! Broadway Prepares for Winter Storm Stella, “Hamilton” Announces Second National Tour, and Tony Yazbeck Returns to “Chicago!” “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Saturday, March 11, 2017

On My Way to a B.F.A.: Episode 2- Surviving Your First Semester featuring Sarah Milnamow and Matthew Carp by Matt Tamanini

In the second episode of “On My Way to a B.F.A.” Natalie talks about her first semester at the Hartt School pursuing her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She is also joined by two of…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 02:00PM

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