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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

BWW Interview: Elle McLemore Dishes on GREASE LIVE!, What Returns from Stage Version by Matt Tamanini

Even though Rydell High's easily excitable and enthusiastic head cheerleader, Patty Simcox, might not be the coolest kid in school, Elle McLemore, the equally as excited and enthusiastic act…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:25PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

BWW Exclusive: Patrick Hinds Shares His Favorite Moments from Theater People Podcast's First Two Years by Matt Tamanini

Earlier this week, my friends over at the Theater People podcast celebrated their second anniversary of broadcasting the most delightful, giddy, and insightful interviews withBroadway'sbest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Monday, January 18, 2016

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes FUN HOME's Beth Malone by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, January 18th, The Theater People podcast welcomes Tony-nominated FUN HOME star Beth Malone. Malone made her Broadway debut in the 2006 production of RING OF FIRE, and hasfound muc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

BWW Review: PBS's MERCY STREET is Chilling, Captivating Look at Civil War Women by Matt Tamanini

With the sixth and final season of beloved British import DOWNTON ABBEY quickly coming to an end, PBS is hoping to hold onto the fans of the early 20th Century soap with new historical drama…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13AM
Sunday, January 17, 2016

BWW Interview: Tony-winner Donna Murphy Returns to Familiar Era in PBS's MERCY STREET by Matt Tamanini

The 1860s are a familiar period for Donna Murphy. In addition to winning Tonys for playing Fosca in the original Broadway production of PASSION and Anna in the 1996 revival of THE KING AND I…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM
Friday, January 15, 2016

First Listen: Laura Benanti Releases Anthem 'I Like Musicals' to Benefit Music Education by Matt Tamanini

Beloved Tony-winning star of stage and screen Laura Benanti is once again proving what she is Broadway's favorite 'Superwoman' with the release of her new single, 'I Like Musicals.' Not only…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 14, 2016

BWW Column: Oscar Nominations Maintain Status Quo, but I've Still Got Thoughts by Matt Tamanini

Happy holidays movie nerds Nominations were announced for the 88th Annual Academy Awards this morning, and while I don't believe that there were any glaring, outrage-inducing snubs, I am goi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2016

BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Returns to Talk HAMILTON, Binging, Oscar Noms, TV Premieres by Matt Tamanini

Happy New Year Pop Culture Aficionados To mark the start of 2016, 'Some Like it Pop' is making the move to becoming a realish podcast. Matt and Jenn discuss 'Hamilton,' 'Star Wars The Force …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

BWW Review: 25th Anniversary ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Blu-Ray/DVD is Essential for Serious Theatre Fans by Matt Tamanini

Who would have imagined that a film based on an absurdist comedy about two minor characters from a 400-year-old tragedy would remain an existential escape 25 years after its initial release …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

BWW Review: Brilliant, Golden Globe Winning MR. ROBOT's Blu-Ray/DVD is Must-Have for Television Lovers by Matt Tamanini

On the heels of winning the Golden Globe for Best TV Drama, MR. ROBOT, the most buzzed-about show of 2015, is releasing its first season Blu-rayDVD on Tuesday, January 12th. The show, a trip…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:58AM
Thursday, January 7, 2016

2015 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards and Editors' Choice Winners Announced! by Matt Tamanini

Votes are cast polls are closed and results have been tabulated This was our biggest year yet After a record number of voters in more than 70regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM
Monday, January 4, 2016

Our Movie Critic Counts Down his 15 Favorite Movies of 2015 by Matt Tamanini

Now that 2015 is squarely in the rearview mirror, and everyone is back to work after the holidays, it is time to take a look at some of the best films of the past year. As was the case with …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, January 4, the Theater People podcast welcomes HAMILTON star Renee Elise Goldsberry. Intheepisode, Goldsberry talks about why she turned down her audition for the show several tim…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM
Sunday, January 3, 2016

BWW Review: GALAVANT's Renaissance Comedy Troop is Even Better in Season 2 by Matt Tamanini

No one is ever going to confuse ABC's medieval song and dance event GALAVANT for top-notch musical comedy, but after a promising, yet uneven, first season, this delightfully silly show has h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM
Thursday, December 31, 2015

Our TV Critic Counts Down his 15 Favorite TV Shows of 2015 by Matt Tamanini

There was a time when the movie was considered the epitome of pop culture entertainment. At the cinema you could find comedy, action, romance, intriguing characters, and the most creative mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

BWW Interview: Broadway's Patti Murin to Celebrate Every Day of 2016 with #PartywithPatti by Matt Tamanini

'I'm hoping to prove that there's always time to celebrate.' That wish is behind the audacious experiment that Broadway leading lady Patti Murin LYSISTRATA JONES, WICKED, HOLIDAY INN is prep…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Monday, December 21, 2015

BWW Interview: Ellyn Marie Marsh Gets Delusional about 1/3 Joe's Pub Concert by Matt Tamanini

On January 3rd at 930pm, one of Broadway's favorite beltresses, Ellyn Marie Marsh debuts her new solo show, 'Ellyn Marie Marsh. Live From Carnegie Hall' at Joe's Pub. If the title and the sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

BWW Review: THE HATEFUL EIGHT is Violent, Captivating, Quintessential Tarantino by Matt Tamanini

While the setting, style, and time period of Quentin Tarantino movies have changed throughout the years, there are three things that have remained consistent ensembles of gleefully flawed ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21AM
Saturday, December 19, 2015

BWW Column: How Can Technology Increase Breadth, Depth of Theatre Audiences? by Matt Tamanini

There is no doubt that, for better or for worse, Broadway is the most visible home for theatre in the world. For many people across the country, it is the only thing that they know about the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Pathological Procrastinators, Your Broadway-Tangential Gift Guide is Here by Matt Tamanini

With just over a week until Christmas, it is time for all of us pathological procrastinators to get our butts in gear. Whether it is braving the insanity of the mall or paying for express sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony Nominee Norm Lewis by Matt Tamanini

On Tuesday, December 15, the Theater People Podcast welcome's Tony-nominee Norm Lewis,whosecareer on and off Broadway, in London's West End, and on the international concert circuit, spans n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM
Monday, December 14, 2015

BWW Review: IN THE HEART OF THE SEA is Beautiful, but Depthless Whale Tale by Matt Tamanini

In drama, there are three types of conflict man versus man, man versus self, and man versus nature. In Ron Howard's new film, IN THE HEART OF THE SEA, Chris Hemsworth and Broadway favorite B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM
Sunday, December 13, 2015

Celebrate the Last Night of Hanukkah with Eight Jewish-Themed Showtunes! by Matt Tamanini

As millions of the faithful around the world light the last candles of their menorahs, we take a look at a handful of musical moments that have a decidedly Jewish flair. On the last night of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

BWW Column: Three Simple Ways to Improve Upon Success of THE WIZ LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

Now that we are a week removed from last Thursday's THE WIZ LIVE, NBC's third live musical in as many years, we know that the production has predominantly been hailed as a critical and ratin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

BWW In-Depth Exclusive: Andrew Briedis on the Past, Present, and Future of Annoying Actor Friend by Matt Tamanini

Parody Twitter accounts can be a lot of things. They can be sarcastic Condescending Wonka, they can make you think Bored Elon Musk, they can be utterly ridiculous not the real Bill Murray. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51AM
Saturday, December 5, 2015

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast on JESSICA JONES, THE NIGHT BEFORE, List-a-Palooza by Matt Tamanini

My co-host, the esteemed Jennifer McHugh, has a bit of an OCD streak. She likes lists nay, she loves lists. She has lists of her favorite lists, and that's not hyperbole. So, since most TV s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:52PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

BWW Review: THE WIZ LIVE! Proves 'Home' is Where the Heart Is; a Star is Born in Shanice Williams by Matt Tamanini

Thanks to Tony-winner Kenny Leon and a delightfully entertaining cast of characters, 'Home' is most certainly where the heart is this holiday season. Coming into this year's NBC live musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06AM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Having #TGIT Withdraws? The SCANDAL Cast Singing Showtunes is the Perfect Medicine by Matt Tamanini

Since last Thursday was Thanksgiving, tonight will likely be the first time this season that you are going to be experiencing the severe symptoms of acute TGIT withdraw. Unfortunately, after…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Friends, Grier, Kelley, Ne-Yo, Williams by Matt Tamanini

In anticipation of this star-studded event, throughout the week, we are looking at the impressive musical careers and when possible, musical theatre careers of THE WIZ LIVE stars. Today, we …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Witches, Uzo Aduba, Amber Riley, Mary J. Blige by Matt Tamanini

In anticipation of this star-studded event, throughout the week, we are going to be looking at the impressive musical careers and when possible, musical theatre careers of THE WIZ LIVE stars…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Monday, November 30, 2015

Annoying Actor Friend Releases "Create Your Own Show Business Destiny" Novel #GRATEFUL, Promises Identity Reveal if Hits Top 10 by Matt Tamanini

Today, Broadway's favorite anonymousinternet personality, Annoying Actor Friend Actor_Friend released hisher second book GRATEFUL EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. The 'Create Your Own Show B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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