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Thursday, December 8, 2016

BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Serves as a Joyful, Optimistic Reminder of a Powerful Message by Matt Tamanini

There is one undeniable quality that HAIRSPRAY has retained as it has journeyed from the big screen to the stage, back to the big screen, and now to the small. The infectious excitement and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18AM
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Dave Malloy to Return to “Great Comet,” Grammy’s Announce Theatre Album Nominees, TimeOut’s Top-50 Showtunes Ever! “Today on Broadway” is a daily,…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, December 5, 2016

Today on Broadway: Monday, December 5, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Rave for “Dear Evan Hansen,” Groban Extends in “Great Comet”, and Jenn Tepper to Produce Concert of Lost Jonathan Larson Songs. “Today on Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, December 2, 2016

Today on Broadway: Friday, December 2, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Review “A Bronx Tale,” “Harry Potter” to Replace “Paramour” at the Lyric, “She Loves Me” Big Screen Review “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Jersey Boys” Creators Found Guilty, Jimmy Fallon to Celebrat “Hamilton Mixtape,” Paul Newman’s Lost Chekhov Film. “Today on Broadway” is a …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Apply to Be BroadwayWorld's Database and Theatre History Intern for Winter 2016! 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 12:12PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Phantom” Celebrates 12k, “Hamilton” Breaks Records, and Lifetime Releases Idina “Beaches” Trailer “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mon…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, November 28, 2016

Today on Broadway: Monday, November 28, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Moana” Dominates Box Office, “A Bronx Tale” and “Dear Evan Hansen” Open this Week, and Sondheim Approves “Company” Gender Swap! ̶…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, November 25, 2016

Today on Broadway: ‘Some Like it Pop’ Crossover- Top 10 Showtunes Countdown by Matt Tamanini

Listen: ‘Some Like it Pop’ Crossover Episode: Matt and Jenn Countdown their Top-10 Showtunes! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, November 24, 2016

Today on Broadway: Tony and Pulitzer Prize Winner Robert Schenkkan by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Tony & Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan discusses “All the Way,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” and his missed opportunity with Alexander Hamilton. “Today …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

BWW Review: MOANA is a Breathtakingly Beautiful Film Worthy of Disney Classics by Matt Tamanini

As we move into the holiday season, undoubtedly there is much for everyone to be thankful for, and if you head out to the movie theatre over the long Thanksgiving weekend, chances are good t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Fairchild and Yorke Join “Kiss Me Kate,” Nicholaw to Direct “Mean Girls,” and “Hamilton” Cast to Give Free Concert! “Today on Broadway”…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, November 18, 2016

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 18, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Pascal, McClure, and Grisetti to Tour with “Something Rotten,” “Sweet Charity’s” Transfer Roadblock, and Matt Reviews “La La Land” “To…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, November 17, 2016

Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 17, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: A Great Day for the Fansies, Andy Mientus Heads to Oz, and Matt’s Brief “Moana”Review!” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, pod…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Amelie” w/ Phillipa Soo is Coming to Bway, Norm & Carolee Board “Sweeney Todd,” LMM Gets WTF, & “Broadway Backstory.” “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:30AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “The Play that Goes Wrong” to Broadway, “Great Comet” Opens, Audra in Center of Lawsuit! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, November 14, 2016

Today on Broadway: Monday, November 14, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “The Lion King” Celebrates 19th Anniversary, Evening Standard Announces Theatre Awards, and More. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podca…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, November 11, 2016

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 11, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Andrew Rannells to Co-Host “Today Show,” NYT & WSJ Cut Arts Coverage, “Hamilton Mixtape” Drops New Track. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mond…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, November 10, 2016

Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 10, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “In Transit” Begins Tonight, Stokes at Visit “White Rabbit Red Rabbit,” and JRB Gives Us “Hope.” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mond…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Equity Off-Broadway Contract Update, “Sweet Charity” Extends Again, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Releases Sheet Music for Free! “Today on Broadway” is a …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, November 4, 2016

Today on Broadway: Friday, November 4, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Dr. Dre Joins Broadway’s “Six Degrees of Separation,” MTC Announces “Jitney” Cast, Julliard Rickrolls Westboro Baptist Cult! “Today on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 3, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Ars Nova and Howard Kagan Reach an Agreement, Big Names for American Songbook & LA Opera, James & Bean to Lead Female “JCS”! “Today on Broadway” is a …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: New York Times Rejects “Hello, Dolly!” Ad and We Talk to Robert Stanton about #FairWageOnStage! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Pasek & Paul to Whistle While they Work, “Indecent” Finds a Home, & Debbie Gibson Apologizes. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, October 31, 2016

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 31, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “The Color Purple” Announces Closing, “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” Opens, Ars Nova Gets Litigious, & Actors Want #FairWageOnstage! “Today on Broadway” …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, October 28, 2016

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 28, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: JLo to Play “Spanish Rose” in “Bye Bye Birdie: Live!” on NBC in 2017, and “Falsettos” Revival Earns Raves! “Today on Broadway” is a da…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 27, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Broadway’s About to Get “Indecent,” “Tick, Tick…Boom!” Extends, and Patti LuPone Heads to “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” “Today on Broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Norma’s Back Again on Broadway, Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Sunday in the Park” has Brantley Giddy, & More! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday thro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Monday, October 24, 2016

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 24, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Gyllenhaal Not Burning Broadway This Season, “The Front Page” Reviews, “13 Going on 30” to Get Musical Adaptation “Today on Broadway” is a daily, …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM
Friday, October 21, 2016

BWW Review: HAMILTON'S AMERICA is a Brilliant Film Worthy of its Subject by Matt Tamanini

For nearly two years, all theatre lovers the world over, whether they'd seen the show or not, have understood that Hamilton is a deeply affecting, intelligently written, and surprisingly per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55PM

BWW Interview: Donna Lynne Champlin Previews Paula's Turn in Season 2 of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND by Matt Tamanini

A year and a half ago, it was in no way certain that the quirky musical comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND was going to make it to television. After hitting a developmental snag as a 30-minute pilot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16AM

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