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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: What Did We Learn from THE MAKING OF PETER PAN LIVE!? Updating Live! by Matt Tamanini

Tonight, NBC is pulling back the curtain on the upcoming PETER PAN LIVE As BroadwayWorld recently reported, the MAKING OF PETER PAN LIVE special will share secrets about the production, inc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: THE VOICE Welcomes Back Taylor Swift, Eliminates Two Singers by Matt Tamanini

You know who I haven't seen on TV lately That Taylor Swift girl. She used to be a country singer, but she seems to have disappeared from popular culture lately. I wonder what ever happened t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:05PM
Monday, November 24, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: THE VOICE's Top-10 Perform 11/24; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

To say that I am a little disappointed with last week's elimination of Team Pharrell's Sugar Joans is an understatement. Though, I admit, she didn't have the best week in terms of performanc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

BWW Interview: Ricky Ubeda & Valerie Rockey Chat SYTYCD Tour, Living in Close Quarters, Future Plans by Matt Tamanini

As I've said numerous times in my reviews and recaps, I don't think there is a show on television more important for the future of the arts than SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. In addition to ex…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19AM
Monday, November 17, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: THE VOICE Top 12 Performance Show 11/17; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

I don't know about you, but I feel really powerful right now. After 16 episodes, THE VOICE is finally trusting the American public to take control of the singing competition. There are no mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

Creators of BWW's Web Series THE RESIDUALS Chat on THAT'LL PLAY PODCAST by Matt Tamanini

The latest episode of THAT'LL PLAY with Matt amp John, 'Commercial Appeal', features Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, the husband-and-wife team and co-creators of The Residuals, Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess, Michael Urie Chat BROADWAY & BEYOND on BWW's 'But, Wait! What?' by Matt Tamanini

On Saturday, November 15th, the arts community in Central Florida forever changed with the official opening of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. On that night, Broadway icon R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:30AM
Sunday, November 16, 2014

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes SIDESHOW's Erin Davie by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, November 17, the Theater People Podcast welcomes SIDE SHOW star Erin Davie. Davie shares stories about her six year journey with the production, working with director Bill Condon …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Dr. Phillips Center Set to Reinvent Orlando Arts Scene this Saturday with BROADWAY & BEYOND by Matt Tamanini

In three days, the Orlando arts community will be forever changed as The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts presents its inaugural show, BROADWAY amp BEYOND. Directed by theatrical …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: THE VOICE Live Playoffs Elimination Show 11/12; Updating Results LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

For the first time all season, we will have an elimination show on THE VOICE. After two months of Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockout Rounds, and Live Playoffs, we finally get to see wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:21PM
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: Teams Gwen & Pharrell Perform on THE VOICE Live Playoffs Night Two; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

With one night down in THE VOICE's Live Playoffs read my review of last night's show here, the teams are taking shape, but, as of yet, no one has blown the doors off the joint. Tonight, rook…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM
Monday, November 10, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: THE VOICE Live Playoffs Night One, 11/10; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

Great googly moogly, after three and a half years of THE VOICE taped shows, we are finally going to have a live episode of NBC's singing competition show. Now that we are through the Blind A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: Matt Bomer Falls Victim to an American Psycho in a Crowded FREAKSHOW by Matt Tamanini

When I was a child, I loved drawing pictures despite the fact that it was very clear that I had little to no artistic ability in this arena, I continued to draw anyway. Whether it was a sunr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09AM
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

But, Wait! What's On TV Tonight? Wednesday, November 5th: Matt Bomer Joins the FREAKSHOW by Matt Tamanini

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

But, Wait! What's On TV Tonight? Tuesday, November 4th: GREASE Marathon, Comic Books, Politics! by Matt Tamanini

All Night Election Coverage Every network600 GREASE amp GREASE 2 ABC Family900 MARVEL 75 Years, From Pulp to Pop ABCClick for more picks

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM
Monday, November 3, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: Knockout Round Night Three 11/3; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

We are halfway through the Taylor Swift experiment on THE VOICE, and the new queen of New York has honestly been killing it. From vocal arrangement to on-stage swagger, T-Swizzle has demonst…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:23PM
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Theater People Podcast Welcomes Margo Seibert and Amber Iman in Broadway Debuts Episode by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, November 3, The Theater People Podcast welcomes celebrates Broadway debuts with actresses Margo Seibert ROCKY THE MUSICAL and Amber Iman SOUL DOCTOR. Both actresses discuss landin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM
Friday, October 31, 2014

But, Wait! What? Halloween Edition: BroadwayWorld's Sally Henry Counts Down Top-10 Scariest Movie Musicals by Matt Tamanini

For our Halloween edition of BUT, WAIT WHAT we are bringing together the worlds of Musical Theatre and Horror movies. Joining me is BroadwayWorld Weekend Editor Sally Henry. On her Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: THE VOICE Brings Back Taylor Swift for Night Two of the Knockout Round; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

Ok, I admit, I was fairly skeptical about the reigning princess of country pop music, Taylor Swift being the Advisor for every competitor in the Knockout Rounds on THE VOICE. However, after …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Sunday, October 26, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: HOMELAND's Carrie is All 'About a Boy,' and It's Creepy by Matt Tamanini

I took last week off from reviewing HOMELAND, because, to be honest, I was rather disturbed and disgusted by the final scene. I wasn't sure what to make of it was Carrie's sexual advances on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01PM
Friday, October 24, 2014

BWW Review: BIRDMAN Is a Remarkable Fever Dream, Worthy of Both Stage and Screen by Matt Tamanini

Full disclosure, I like most everything that I see be it on stage, on TV, or on film. I tend to appreciate the vision required to complete such a complicated project, the artistry to craft a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

But, Wait! What's On TV Tonight? Fri, Oct. 24th: Tony & Gaga Get CHEEK TO CHEEK by Matt Tamanini

900pm GRIMM NBC900pm CHEEK TO CHEEK w Lady Gaga amp Tony Bennett PBS1000pm CONSTANTINE NBCClick for more picks

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW Welcomes 'Edward Mordrake,' Emma Roberts by Matt Tamanini

I was fortunate enough to have screeners of the first three hours of AMERICAN HORROR STORY FREAK SHOW sent to me by FX, so that means that my reviews of those episodes Episode 1 and Episode …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05PM
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Spoiler Alert!: Recap & Review of THE VOICE's Final Battle Round 10/21/; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

We've been through 18 Battles so far on Season Seven of THE VOICE, which means tonight we have just six performances left in this round of the competition. If last week is any indication as …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:35PM
Monday, October 20, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: Night Three of THE VOICE's Battle Rounds 10/20; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

We are halfway through THE VOICE's Season 7 Battle Rounds, and I honestly couldn't tell you a single person who has won so far. Though there have been many memorable moments, the majority of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

BroadwayWorld's Matt Tamanini Discusses Broadway, TV, Film on THAT'LL PLAY PODCAST by Matt Tamanini

Matt and John welcome Matt Tamanini - chief TV and Film critic for BroadwayWorld.com - to talk theater, movies, and the fall television season. Mr. Tamanini shares his thoughts on the new Bi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM
Sunday, October 19, 2014

BWW Interview: Tony-Nominee John Ellison Conlee Chats All Things BOARDWALK EMPIRE, The Commodore, and Dabney Coleman by Matt Tamanini

As all BOARDWALK EMPIRE fans know, tonight is the HBO series' penultimate episode. With the series finale just one week away, I recently spoke to John Ellison Conlee about his experience on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

Theater People Podcast Welcomes Three-Time Tony Nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, October 20th, the Theater People Podcast welcomes three time Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger. Topics discussed include her Broadway debut in the popular 2005 musical THE 25TH ANN…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Spoiler Alert! Recap and Review: AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW Creates Conflict, Context in Best Hour Yet by Matt Tamanini

If you are reading this review, you probably loved last week's two-hour AMERICAN HORROR STORY FREAK SHOW premiere as much as I did, but while last week thrived on a sensory assault of specta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

BWW Interview: Brian Newman on New York Jazz, Working with Gaga, Bennett on 'Cheek to Cheek' by Matt Tamanini

There is something so cool about good jazz music. It conjures up images of men in suits, drinking top-shelf scotch in dimly-lit clubs, lounging in rich, elegant gold and maroon furnishings. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM
Thursday, October 9, 2014

Spoiler Alert! FREAK SHOW Might Just Be Best AMERICAN HORROR STORY Yet by Matt Tamanini

When I was a kid, my parents never let me go to any of the traveling carnivals and circuses that crisscrossed the Midwest. They were afraid that the Ferris Wheels, Roller Coasters, and Tilt-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33AM

All that Chat

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