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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…

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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

BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Native Ozians, Queen Latifah, Common, Stephanie Mills by Matt Tamanini

In anticipation of this star-studded event, over the next few days, we are going to be looking at the impressive musical careers and when possible, musical theatre careers of THE WIZ LIVE st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Elizabeth Stanley by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, November 30, the Theater People podcast welcomes Broadway favorite Elizabeth Stanley. She is currently headlining the first national tour of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY in the r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15AM
Friday, November 27, 2015

BWW Interview: David Fynn Chats UNDATEABLE & #15SecondShakespeare by Matt Tamanini

Bad news comedy fans, after spending most of your Black Friday in a post-shopping, tryptophan-induced coma, you will not be able to share your evening with the hilarious cast of NBC's live s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

BWW Feature: Happy Thanksgiving! Theatre Families Fight Just Like Yours! by Matt Tamanini

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather together, to share a meal, and to count all of the wonderful blessings that they have received over the past year. That is, of course, unless yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

BWW Feature: Ten Pop Culture Clips to be Thankful for this Holiday! by Matt Tamanini

Happy Thanksgivingeveryone Whether you are with family andor friends, or by yourself with a carton of turkey flavored Ben amp Jerry's don't act like you wouldn't eat that, there is plenty to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

BWW Interview: Annoying Actor Friend Discusses New Book #GRATEFUL, Why Twitter is out to Get Him/Her by Matt Tamanini

Neither Laura Osnes, nor Billy Porter has loomed as large over the community in the past three years. Neither Lin-Manuel Miranda, nor Sydney Lucas has had as lasting of an impact on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, November 23, the Theater People Podcast welcomes back Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford. Ashford, who was Theater People's third ever guest.For this episode, Ashfordtalks about her To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM
Friday, November 20, 2015

BWW Review: SECRET IN THEIR EYES is A-List Disappointment, Despite Ejiofor's Brilliance by Matt Tamanini

I know the type of movie that SECRET IN THEIR EYES wants to be. It wants to be an emotional, character-driven thriller whose twists and turns keep the audience guessing. It wants to be a fil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23AM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

BWW Review: THE NIGHT BEFORE is All-Time Christmas Comedy Classic by Matt Tamanini

Move over CHRISTMAS VACATION, step aside HOME ALONE, we just might have a new Christmas comedy classic in our midst. THE NIGHT BEFORE, directed by Jonathan Levine, and starring Joseph Gordon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40PM

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Checks in on Prestige, Fluff, and Gives Credit Where it's Due by Matt Tamanini

In the latest episode of BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast, Jennifer McHugh and I check back in on some of our favorite shows of the fall, discuss two of our favorite 'fluff' TV sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM

BWW Exclusive Photos: Laura Benanti and Patrick Brown Tie the Knot in Beautiful New York Ceremony by Matt Tamanini

On Sunday, November 15th, beloved Tony-winner Laura Benanti married Patrick Brown in a beautiful ceremony at Harlem's Riverside Church. Amongst the friends and family in attendance were Jess…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

The Theatre People Podcast Welcomes Tony-Winner Daisy Eagan by Matt Tamanini

On Friday, November 13th, the Theater People Podcast is releasing a bonus 'catching up' episode with previous guest, Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan. Eagan becamethe youngest female Tony Award…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

Apply to Be BroadwayWorld's Database and Theatre History Intern for Spring 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 06:00AM
Monday, November 9, 2015

BWW Interview: Ted Chapin Discusses CINDERELLA, SOUND OF MUSIC Tours, Future R&H Broadway Shows by Matt Tamanini

For generations, RODGERS amp HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA existed only as a beloved television movie. First with a live broadcast in 1957 starring Julie Andrews then in 1965 with Lesley Ann Warr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM
Sunday, November 8, 2015

BWW Interview: AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Chats Growing to Appreciate 'The Carlton,' New Hosting Gig, Return to Theatre by Matt Tamanini

Whether it was while making his Broadway debut in THE TAP DANCE KID, or on THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR as the up-tight Carlton, or while winning DANCING WITH THE STARS' 19th Mirror Ball Trop…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51PM

JEOPARDY! Champ Ken Jennings Tweets American Theatre Soon Will Be Dead by Matt Tamanini

On Saturday night, while much of America was either engulfed by college football or preparing themselves for the circus of Donald Trump hosting SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, record-setting JEOPARDY c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM
Friday, November 6, 2015

BWW Interview: Laura Bell Bundy on Collaborating with her Broadway Friends for 'Skits-O-Frenic' by Matt Tamanini

Laura Bell Bundy has had three distinct careers, each of which most performers would die to have on its own. Depending on your particular fandom, you either know her as the Tony-nominated st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Thursday, November 5, 2015

BWW Review: SPECTRE is Bland, Paint-By-Numbers Bond Film by Matt Tamanini

No matter how many times a spy has had to use his license to kill, or how many women half his age he's taken to bed, or how many times he's ordered a martini 'shaken, not stirred,' at some p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: Erika Christensen & Ed Westwick Chat WICKED CITY Killer Couple by Matt Tamanini

In tonight's episode of ABC's new anthology drama WICKED CITY, serial killer Kent looks to take his relationship with single mom Betty to the next level, in more ways than one. Recently, I t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM
Monday, November 2, 2015

BWW Interview: Laura Benanti Cries Over Melissa Benoist & Says Broadway Makes Good Superheroes by Matt Tamanini

Broadway fans have known that Laura Benanti has superhuman powers for years, but now the whole world is in on our little secret. In the final moments of last week's SUPERGIRL series premiere…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33AM
Sunday, November 1, 2015

BWW Interview: Santino Fontana Previews Monday's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Song & Dance; Discusses Why Show is 'Brave' by Matt Tamanini

It's been quite a fall for one of Broadway's crowned princes. At the end of August, Santino Fontana finished filming the first season of SHADES OF BLUE, opposite Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liott…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM
Saturday, October 31, 2015

From Stage to Screen and Back Again, PLL & BLUE BLOOD's Vanessa Ray's Musical Moments by Matt Tamanini

Whether you know her as the increasingly complicated serial murderer 'A' on ABC Family's PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, or as half of 'Jamko' on CBS crime drama BLUE BLOODS, chances are, unless you ar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM
Friday, October 30, 2015

BWW Interview: THE KICKER's Creators Discuss Bridging Gap Between Sports and Comedy by Matt Tamanini

SLAPSHOT, CADDYSHACK, HAPPY GILMORE. Sports and comedy have gone hand-in-hand in American entertainment for decades, but on a daily basis, nearly all of the sports content on TV and on-line …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06PM

Annoying Actor Friend to Release Choose Your Own Adventure Book '#GRATEFUL: Everything Happens for a Reason' 11/30 by Matt Tamanini

This fall, beloved Broadway internet personality, Annoying Actor Friend is releasing its second book, 'GRATEFUL Everything Happens for a Reason.' Described as a 'Choose Your Own Show Busines…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

BWW Contest: Enter to Win Tickets to SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's North American Tour by Matt Tamanini

The SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Season 12 Top 10 are on a nationwide tour bringing this season's most popular routines, as well as original pieces, to cities around the country, and BroadwayW…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2015

BWW Review: SUPERGIRL is Breath of Fresh Air in Dreary Superhero Universe by Matt Tamanini

TV's newest superhero show is startlingly different than nearly everything else on the current comic book landscape, and it's not just because its hero wears a skirt instead of tights. No, C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16PM

VIDEO: FUNNY OR DIE & Mary Birdsong Send Off John Boehner with BYE BYE BIRDIE Parody by Matt Tamanini

FUNNY OR DIE just posted a hilarious BYE BYE BIRDIE parody send-off for departing Speaker of the HouseJohn Boehner, wishing him 'nothing but the best.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM
Monday, October 26, 2015

BWW Interview: 'Extreme Theatre Geek' Vincent Rodriguez III Chats about Boybands and Magic on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND by Matt Tamanini

There are a few things that you can say about the new musical-comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND's first two episodes they have been funny, and they have been crazy. However, as the show's resident …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:15PM
Sunday, October 25, 2015

BWW Feature: The Mets are in the World Series, Celebrate with Sports Showtunes! by Matt Tamanini

The fall is a special time for Broadway fans, with new plays and musicals opening left and right. However, it is also a special time of year for sports fans, with the baseball playoffs in fu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

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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
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime