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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

BWW Interview: Katrina Bowden Discusses her Untrustworthy PUBLIC MORALS Character, Similarities to 30 ROCK by Matt Tamanini

While it didn't receive quite the fanfare that some of the other new shows have this season, Steven Spielberg and Edward Burns have quietly brought one of the most unique and satisfying dram…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM
Monday, October 5, 2015

Pensavalle, Smith of BWW Web Comedy THE RESIDUALS Guest on Comcastro Podcast by Matt Tamanini

Recently, the creators of BroadwayWorld's web series partner THE RESIDUALS were guests on the Comcastro podcast. THE RESIDUALS husband and wife team of Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensava…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:57PM
Sunday, October 4, 2015

BWW Review: THE LEFTOVERS' Shift Makes it Most Compelling Drama on TV by Matt Tamanini

The goal of art is to make the viewer feel. While many didn't appreciate what the first season of HBO's THE LEFTOVERS made them feel, no one can argue that it did, in fact, make them feel so…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42PM
Friday, October 2, 2015

BWW Review: THE MARTIAN is an Interplanetary Homeric Epic by Matt Tamanini

When you were a little kid, did you ever get separated from your parents in the mall or grocery store Can you remember how the all-consuming terror of being abandoned to fend for yourself be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM
Thursday, October 1, 2015

Premiere Episode of BroadwayWorld TV's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Now Available by Matt Tamanini

Podcasts are hard, yo After a week of tinkering, we were able to improve the sound quality of the podcast enough so that it no longer sounds like I am broadcasting from 'the bathroom of a ti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

BWW Interview: Mark Gessner Chats New IFC Hockey Comedy BENDERS, Debuting 10/1 by Matt Tamanini

If you are a baseball fan, you've got THE NATURAL, FIELD OF DREAMS, BULL DURHAM, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, THE SANDLOT, and dozens of other high quality films. If you are a football fan, you've…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37PM
Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Publishes Extremely Personal Op-Ed by Matt Tamanini

This morning, Tony-winning star of stage and screen Laura Benanti published an extremely personal op-ed in Huffington Post Women. In the piece, Benanti discusses the difficult situation surr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM
Monday, September 28, 2015

BWW Interview: Atlanta's Seedling Project, 'Theater for Research. Theater for Community. Theater for Growth.' by Matt Tamanini

Avant-Garde playwright Samuel Beckett once said, Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. That sentiment is alive and well in one of Atlanta's newest theatre g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46PM

The Theater People Podcast Releases Part 2 of Laura Benanti Interview by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, September 28, the Theater People podcast welcomes back Tony-winner Laura Benanti for part 2 of her interview. The first part of the interview launched earlier this month. In this …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:38AM
Friday, September 25, 2015

BWW Review: THE INTERN, Starring De Niro, Hathaway, Rannells is Delightfully Charming by Matt Tamanini

For some reason that I have yet to understand, there is apparently a considerable segment of the population that doesn't care for Anne Hathaway. I wouldn't consider myself a marked Hathaway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Wednesday, September 23, 2015

BWW Review: Disney's CINDERELLA DVD is Gorgeous but Troubling Film and Informative, Entertaining Features by Matt Tamanini

When Disney's new live-action CINDERELLA came out in March, the reviews were reserved, but positive. Most critics praised the style, performances, and design of the film, while admitting tha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16PM
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

BWW Review: Tonight's Premiere of THE MUPPETS is Joyless, 'Real Life' Reinvention by Matt Tamanini

I grew up watching the MUPPET BABIES, loving the whimsy of the odd, but relatable creatures although always frustrated that we couldn't see Nanny's face. Then, MUPPETS TONIGHT debuted during…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:37PM
Monday, September 21, 2015

BWW Flashback: Take a Look Back at Emmy-Winner 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 03:23PM

STAGE TUBE: Tony-Winner Frances McDormand Gives Shortest Acceptance Speech After Emmy Win by Matt Tamanini

Tony-winner Frances McDormand won the 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her portrayal of the title character in OLIVE KITTERIDGE. The series won six awa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM

STAGE TUBE: Mike Nichols, Joan Rivers, More Honored in Emmy 'In Memoriam' Segment by Matt Tamanini

In a classy, touching tribute, the Television Academy honoredthe artists that we lost in the past year with an 'In Memorium' segment that featured videos and pictures of television pioneers …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM
Sunday, September 20, 2015

The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards; Live Recap and Commentary! by Matt Tamanini

Through out the past week, BroadwayWorld has been brinigng you coverage of the 67th Annual Emmy Awards with a decidedly theatre-specific focus, and tonight will be no different. At some poin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:40PM

The 67th Emmy Awards Complete Winners List; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards telecast air live coast-to-coast on tonight, Sunday, September 20th 8 PM ET5 PM PT on FOX from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and BroadwayWorld h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PM
Friday, September 18, 2015

Patti Murin, Michael Paul Smith, BroadwayWorld TV Staff Make Emmy Predictions by Matt Tamanini

This afternoon, we are releasing our official BroadwayWorld predictions. Below you will find the predictions of all of BWW TV cumulative recappers Jennifer McHugh, BWW TV Critic and Co-Host …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

BroadwayWorld Previews its Original Podcast 'Some Like it Pop' w/ Emmy Episode by Matt Tamanini

So, this fall, I decided that as part of my 366 Article in 366 Days Challenge, that I would just do suck it up and start a podcast. It's been over a decade since I interned at a sports radio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

BWW Column: My Unabashed Love Note to SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE by Matt Tamanini

There has not been a TV show over the past decade that has consistently brought me more pleasure than SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. The sheer joy of the artistic creation and expression that h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM
Monday, September 14, 2015

Andrew Rannells Answers BWW's TV 10: Chats HGTV, Mark Paul Gosselaar, TODDLERS & TIARAS, More by Matt Tamanini

Andrew Rannells began his TV career in something calledTAMA OF THIRD STREET HAVE YOU SEEN MY TAMA, from there he voiced characters on countless Japanese-animated shows for over a decade befo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM
Sunday, September 13, 2015

BWW Review: Your're Not Watching Patrick Stewart's New Show BLUNT TALK, But You Should Be by Matt Tamanini

Did you know that Sir Patrick Stewart, star of stages and screens large and small had returned to television this season No, I didn't think so. In BLUNT TALK on the Starz network, the Shakes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:55PM

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony-Winner Laura Benanti by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, September 13, the Theater People podcast welcomes Tony-winner Laura Benanti. This is the first of two interviews in which Benanti will be featured on the podcast, The second part …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM
Saturday, September 12, 2015

BWW Feature: Go Back to Class with 10 School-Themed Showtunes by Matt Tamanini

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, students all across the county are now diligently back to work on yet another school year. While students and teachers alike are back in their routines…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM
Thursday, September 10, 2015

BWW Webseries THE RESIDUALS Stars Featured on Airspeaker Podcast by Matt Tamanini

Recently, the creators of BroadwayWorld's web series partner THE RESIDUALS were guests on the Airspeaker podcast.THE RESIDUALS husband and wife team ofMichaelPaul SmithandGillian Pensavalled…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:55PM

BWW Interview: REEFER MADNESS, INSIDE OUT Actress Lori Alan Talks Dog Rescue Event Putting for Pups by Matt Tamanini

Everyone knows the expression that dog is man's best friend, but for actress Lori Alan, her dogs have come to mean more than just having a playmate or an unconditional friend. 'By hook or by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

SPOILER ALERT: Colbert Sang Everything You Need to Know about New LATE SHOW by Matt Tamanini

For the first time in what seems like forever, there is going to be a legitimate late-night war on network television. It won't be fueled by animosity between hosts as evidenced by their loc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti Writes & Directs #AskHerMore Video for The Representation Project Starring Connie Britton by Matt Tamanini

Today, Tony-winner Laura Benanti and The Representation Project released a hilarious video highlighting the different ways that actresses are treated in Hollywood. The video is written and d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

BWW Interview: Crawley, De Maria, Klopach, Tijerina Discuss Lyric Studio Theatre's EDGES by Matt Tamanini

Now, Atlanta's only professional musical theatre, the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, is producing Pasek and Paul's first show, EDGES. Written after the pair was disappointed by casting decisions at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Theater People Podcast Bonus Episode Features Mayer, Scanlan by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, September 9, the Theater People podcast welcomes Tony-winning director Michael Mayer and writerlyricist Dick Scanlan. For the episode, Mayer and Scanlan discuss their new collabor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:38AM
Monday, September 7, 2015

BWW Interview: Dee Roscioli Chats Orlando Shakespeare's SPAMALOT, WICKED, Hawaiian 'Vog' by Matt Tamanini

Dee Roscioli has a knack for playing powerful women. Having performed the role of WICKED's 'green girl' Elphaba more than any other woman, Roscioli is now taking on the mysterious Lady of th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:57PM

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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 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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