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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
Friday, March 10, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, March 10, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Love “The Glass Menagerie” Despite Negative Word of Mouth, Brian d’Arcy James’s “Hamilton” Reign Begins Next Month, and “Hamilton…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 9, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Brian d’Arcy James to Make “Hamilton” Broadway Debut, Bill Condon Bringing “A Star is Born” to Broadway, and Roundabout Doc Wins Prize. “Today on …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:30AM
Monday, March 6, 2017

Today on Broadway: Monday, March 6, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Patrick Stewart Talking Hugh Jackman into a Broadway Musical, Busy Theatrical Schedule, Nick Cannon to Bring “Wild ‘N Out” to Broadway. “Today on BroadwayR…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, March 3, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, March 3, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Review “Significant Other,” Stars Announced for “Roman Holiday” Musical, Stokes to Mentor Students at Center of “Ragtime” Controversy. …

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

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

Listen: Recapping the Bonkers Academy Awards, Jay Z to Produce “In the Heights” Film, and “Bandstand” Forced to Relocate! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Sunday, February 26, 2017

BroadwayWorld's Live 89th Academy Awards Live Blog by Matt Tamanini

Tonight, BroadwayWorld's Senior TV and Film Critic, Matt Tamanini will be live blogging the 89th Academy Awards, so join him as ceremony gets underway at 830 p.m. EST. With movie-musical LA …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32PM

Updating Live: The Nominees and Winners of the 89th Annual Academy Awards by Matt Tamanini

The 89th Oscars is taking place tonight, Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood amp Highland Centerin Hollywood, and will be broadcast live on the ABC Television Networ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM

BWW Interview: Marc Kudisch Talks BILLIONS, Changing Landscape of Theatre and Television by Matt Tamanini

Anyone familiar with the career of three-time Tony-nominee Marc Kudisch knows two things about him 1 he is one of the most talented stage actors of his generation, and 2 he is as passionate …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM
Friday, February 24, 2017

BWW Experts and Stage and Screen Stars Pick the 2017 Academy Award Winners by Matt Tamanini

Time is running out to get your 2017 Oscars Pool picks in, so we here at BroadwayWorld have put together a team of experts and stage and screen stars to help you in your prognostication. The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

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

Listen: Critics LOVE “Sunday in the Park,” Starry “Hamlet” Heads to the Public, “Newsies” Gets an Encore, and BroadwayWorld’s Academy Award Coverage…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Today on Broadway: Thursday, February 23, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Isherwood Saga Continues, “Aladdin” Tour & “Six Degrees” Announce Additional Casting, Tim & Tyne Daly to Appear in Play Together! “Today on …

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

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

Listen: Double-Holiday Week Broadway Grosses, “Wonder Years” Musical Lab, will McCarter’s “Murder on the Orient Express” Come to Broadway? “Today on Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune to Hit the Road Together, Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Oscar Obsession, Three Video Recommendations! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday throu…

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

BWW Flashback: Take a Look Back at Oscar-Nominee Viola Davis' Tony-Winning Stage Career by Matt Tamanini

Last night two-time Tony Award-winner Viola Davis made history as the first African-American to win an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. She was recognized for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

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

Listen: Stars Set for Roundabout’s Spring Gala, Kristine Nielsen Soldiers through “Present Laughter” Rehearsals, and “Newsies” on the Big Screen Report! “…

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

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

Listen: Sara Bareilles to Replace Jessie Mueller in “Waitress,” New York Times Reportedly Fired Charles Isherwood Over Friendship with Scott Rudin, Jake Gyllenhaal as Tevye! R…

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

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

Listen: HRC Visits “Sunset Boulevard” Oak to Smash “Great Comet,” “Prince of Egypt” to Get World Premiere, and Sara Bareilles to Make Major Announcement o…

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

Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Welcomes First Child on Valentine's Day by Matt Tamanini

Can you think of a better way to celebrate the Valentine's Day holiday than this Tony-winner Laura Benanti's publicist confirmed to BroadwayWorld that the star of stage and screenand her hus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:41PM

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

Listen: Second Stage to Revive “Torch Song,” Estelle Parsons to Direct “Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” and Nikka Graff Lanzerone Talks her 54 Below Concert! “Tod…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, February 13, 2017

Podcast: First Episode of Disney's Original Podcast Series Highlight's NEWSIES by Matt Tamanini

Disney Theatrical Productions has released the first episode of 'The Official Disney on Broadway Podcast,' a six-episode pilot series which includes interviews and behind-the-scenes stories …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM
Friday, February 10, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, February 10, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Critics Weigh in on “Sunset Boulevard” and “Big River,” Public Announces 2017 Shakespeare in the Park, and “Young Frankenstein” to Head Back …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Today on Broadway: Thursday, February 9, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Sunset Boulevard” Announces Month-Long Extension, Sondheim to Receive PEN Literary Award, NYT Examines Broadway’s Bathroom Problem. “Today on Broadway”…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:55AM
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

New from BroadwayWorld, Your Own Auto-Updating Official Web Site by Matt Tamanini

It's been our most requested feature since we first launched the BroadwayWorld Database almost 10 years ago - how can I make this page my automatically updating official web site Great news …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Charles Isherwood Out as NYT Theatre Critic, Jake Gyllenhaal Stuns in Backstage SITPWG Performance, and Matt’s Review of the “Gentleman’s Guide” Tour! “…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: They are Currently Holding “Harry Potter” on Broadway Auditions, Ayad Akhtar’s “Junk” to Broadway this Fall, “Hello, Dolly!” Gonna Be Making Bank! R…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Saturday, February 4, 2017

On My Way to a B.F.A.: Episode 1 featuring Annoying Actor Friend Andrew Briedis by Matt Tamanini

In the first episode of “On My Way to a B.F.A.” Natalie talks about her college audition process, she discusses picking a program to spend the next four years at with “Ann…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 02:00PM
Friday, February 3, 2017

Today on Broadway: Friday, February 3, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Sunset Boulevard” Begins Performances, “1984” Announces Broadway Run, “Lady Day” Heads to London, “On My Way to a BFA” Preview! ̶…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Actors Fund and Mount Sinai Partner of Performing Arts Health Center, Pasek & Paul Pen Song for The Flash, and Jackie Burns Kills “Adele Dazeem Medley!” “Today …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Happy Birthday Carol Channing, Abby Mueller Gets “Beautiful,” and We are Joined by Broadwaysted! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcas…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, January 30, 2017

Today on Broadway: Monday, January 30, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Clive Owen to Lead “M. Butterfly” on Broadway, Roundabout Announces Off-Broadway Season, Schuyler Sisters are Going Super! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mon…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:30AM

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