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Sunday, September 20, 2015

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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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
Sunday, September 6, 2015

BWW Exclusive: 'The Ensemblist' Live Show Guests Share Memories of St. James by Matt Tamanini

OKLAHOMA, THE KING AND I, THE PAJAMA GAME, HELLO, DOLLY, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, BARNUM, THE SECRET GARDEN, THE WHO'S TOMMY, THE PRODUCERS some of the most iconic shows in Broadway history…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM
Thursday, September 3, 2015

BWW Interview: Legendary Barry Bostwick Discusses Career, DEVIL'S CARNIVAL, Broadway Return by Matt Tamanini

The man who spoke that iconic line on film is equally as legendary as the words themselves. Not only did Barry Bostwick play Brad Majors in the ROCKY HORROR film, but he also originated the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Brynn O'Malley Answers BWW's TV 10: Geeks Out for BIG BROTHER, SEINFELD, LOST by Matt Tamanini

True story back in January, I had an idea to talk to insanely talented Broadway stars about the TV shows that they obsess over after all they have to have as many guilty pleasures as the res…

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Monday, August 31, 2015

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes HAND TO GOD Tony Nominee Geneva Carr by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, August 31st, the Theater People podcast welcomes the Tony-nominated HAND TO GOD star Geneva Carr. In makingher Broadway debut with HAND TO GOD, Carr gave one of last season's most…

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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Broadway Community Urges League to Dim Lights in Honor of Kyle Jean-Baptiste by Matt Tamanini

Earlier today, Broadway actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste tragically died from injuries suffered during an accident at his mother's home. Last month, Jean-Baptiste became both the youngest, and the f…

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Saturday, August 29, 2015

BWW Honors Kyle Jean-Baptiste with Collection of his Performances; 'Bring Him Home,' More by Matt Tamanini

Like all of the theatre community, BroadwayWorld is shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of LES MISERABLES performer Kyle Jean-Baptiste after an accident at his mother's hom…

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

BWW's THE RESIDUALS Visit Total Theater's 'Dave's Gone By' Podcast by Matt Tamanini

Recently, the creators of BroadwayWorld's web series partner THE RESIDUALS were guests on TotalTheater.com's podcast, 'Dave's Gone By.' THE RESIDUALS husband and wife team of Michael Paul Sm…

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Photo Flash: Broadway Celebrates Women's Equality Day; Block, Osnes, Benanti, More by Matt Tamanini

Many women have taken to social media to celebrate the day by posting photos of themselves flexing in honor of the iconic World War II era Rosie the Riveter. Rosie was symbolic of the millio…

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Cast of The CW's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Taps Broadway Faves in Dancing Challenge for BCEFA by Matt Tamanini

The cast of The CW's new musical comedy series, Rachel Bloom, Broadway alum Donna Lynne Champlin BILLY ELLIOT, SWEENEY TODD, Vincent Rodriguez III HERE LIES LOVE, ANYTHING GOES National Tour…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM
Sunday, August 23, 2015

BWW Feature: Escape the Dog Days of Summer w/ Our Favorite Animal Showtunes by Matt Tamanini

While August is quickly winding down, much of the country is still engulfed in an oppressive summer heat. Whether or not it's global warming it's global warming, there is no escaping the Dog…

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

BWW TV: Get to Know the Cast of Florida's HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL by Matt Tamanini

The Gen Y Productions' Florida premiere of the hit film adaptation HEATHERS THE MUSICAL enters its final weekend at The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, FL. Crowds and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM
Monday, August 17, 2015

BWW Review: Gen Y's Florida Premiere of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is 'So Very' and So Much More by Matt Tamanini

There is something killer going on in Orlando's theatre scene, and I mean that in the best possible way. Since debuting with a production of CABARET in January, Gen Y Productions has staged …

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

BWW Review: Underwhelming RICKI AND THE FLASH is Sweet, Despite Flaws by Matt Tamanini

RICKI AND THE FLASH, in theaters nationwide Friday, is a virtual treasure-trove of on-screen talent you will be hard-pressed to find another film this year with a more eclectically accomplis…

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Pensavalle, Smith Chat THE RESIDUALS in New Backstage Article by Matt Tamanini

In June, BroadwayWorld launched Season 2 of the popular webseries THE RESIDUALS. The comedy, fromhusband-and-wife team Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, centers on the ridiculous wo…

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Krysta Rodriguez, Adam Kaplan Join #SOBLESSED Live at 54 Below 7/27 by Matt Tamanini

After a SOLD OUT engagement last fall, SOBLESSED Live returns to 54 BELOW on July 27th at 930 p.m., benefiting Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS Krysta Rodriguez 'Smash' and Adam Kaplan Newsi…

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

BWW Classifieds: Apply for Your Dream Job at Roundabout, The Public, MCC, and More! by Matt Tamanini

Whether in New York, L.A., or anywhere around the globe BroadwayWorld is your connection to theatre's best jobs and best of all, it is completely free for job posters and job seekers To find…

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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