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Monday, September 15, 2014

BWW TV World's New Show: BUT, WAIT! WHAT? Fall TV Preview Edition w/ THE RESIDUALS by Matt Tamanini

Welcome to the first edition of BWW TV World's new video show BUT, WAIT WHAT hosted by BWW's Chief TV critic Matt Tamanini. A few times each week, Matt will bring you news from all quadrants…

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Theater People Podcast Welcomes KINKY BOOTS' Ellyn Marie Marsh by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, September 8th the Theater People Podcast welcomes the multi-talented Ellyn Marie Marsh. Topics discussed include her two Broadway heartbreaks being cast as a replacement in the ro…

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Theater People Podcast Welcomes KINKY BOOTS' Ellen Marie Marsh by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, September 8th the Theater People Podcast welcomes the multi-talented Ellyn Marie Marsh. Topics discussed include her two Broadway heartbreaks being cast as a replacement in the ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

SYTYCD Crowns a Champ, ON THE TOWN Welcomes a Dancer; Recap Updating LIVE! 9/3 by Matt Tamanini

Whoooooooa, this is it All of the voters have voted, the competitive dances have been danced, the, 'Shut your face's have been shut your faced tonight is SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's 11th se…

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

FROZEN Characters to Reunite for Upcoming Short Film by Matt Tamanini

During Tuesday's THE STORY OF FROZEN MAKING A DISNEY ANIMATED CLASSIC, the House of Mouse announced that in addition to the upcoming sing-a-long DVD and FROZEN ON ICE, the entire FROZEN cast…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02PM
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

SYTYCD's Final Four Perform as Jesse Tyler Ferguson Judges; Updating Live! by Matt Tamanini

This is easily the most excited I have been for an episode of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE all season. Even though I picked three of the four finalists as major contenders when the Top-20 was …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

All of the 66th Emmy Award Winners! Full Results! by Matt Tamanini

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast will air live coast-to-coast live tonight at 8 PM ET5 PM PT on NBC from the NOKIA Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Over the last week, BroadwayWorld …

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Monday, August 25, 2014

All of the 66th Emmy Award Winners; Updating Live! by Matt Tamanini

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast will air live coast-to-coast live tonight at 8 PM ET5 PM PT on NBC from the NOKIA Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Over the last week, BroadwayWorld …

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BWW Profile: THE NORMAL HEART from Tony-Winning Play to Emmy-Nominated Film by Matt Tamanini

In 1985, Larry Kramer's play 'The Normal Heart' debuted at The Public Theatre, and sent shockwaves through the theatrical community. The play was a current, powerful look at the quick-spread…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Sunday, August 24, 2014

Ariana Grande Performs, Takes Home Moon Man at MTV VMAs by Matt Tamanini

Broadway alum Ariana Grande, not only performed twice on this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but she also took home the Moon Man for Best Pop Video for her song 'Problem,' featuring Iggy Aza…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:23PM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

SYTYCD Recap: Finalists Revealed; Dancers Perform Bway & 'Anything Goes' by Matt Tamanini

And then there were six. We are just two weeks away from the Season 11 and possibly series finale of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' and even though this isn't the six remaining dancers I thou…

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BWW Profile: Dame Maggie Smith Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen by Matt Tamanini

This morning we are taking a look at the illustrious career of Dame Maggie Smith. I mean, she's a Dame after all Queen Elizabeth doesn't just hand those out to anyone. Her career includes hi…

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

SYTYCD Recap: The Top-6 Performs in Wide Open Race; Rixton Performs 8/20; Updating Live! by Matt Tamanini

And then there were six. We are just two weeks away from the Season 11 and possibly series finale of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' and even though this isn't the six remaining dancers I thou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:02PM

That'll Play Podcast Welcomes Jessica Howell; Talks Work in Theatre & on MASTERS OF SEX by Matt Tamanini

The new episode of That'll Play with Matt amp John Podcast, called 'Moxie Lady' features Los Angeles based actress, Jessica Howell. Jessica discusses her upcoming role in Season 2 of the Sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

BWW Profile: Benedict Cumberbatch Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen by Matt Tamanini

Though only 38 years old, British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has already amassed an impressive list of credits on stage, on television, and on the big screen. Though he has yet to grace a Br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Lin-Manuel Miranda Uses Musicals to Comment on Events in Ferguson, MO by Matt Tamanini

Over the past week, numerous celebrities have been taking to social media to advocate for a variety of extremely worthwhile causes from the newest IceBucketChallenge to the inspiring BwaySle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

BWW Profile: Christine Baranski Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen by Matt Tamanini

Today we take a look back at the incredible career of stage and screen star Christine Baranski from Broadway shows like THE REAL THING, RUMORS, BOEING-BOEING, to films THE BIRDCAGE, CHICAGO,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM
Monday, August 18, 2014

Lin-Manuel Miranda Uses Musicals to Comment on Events in Ferguson, MO by Matt Tamanini

Over the past week, numerous celebrities have been taking to social media to advocate for a variety of extremely worthwhile causes from the silly IceBucketChallenge to the inspiring BwaySlee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM

BWW Profile: Mandy Patinkin Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen by Matt Tamanini

Today, we take a look back at the incredible career of award-winning stage and television icon Mandy Patinkin from Broadway shows including EVITA, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and THE SEC…

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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony-Winner Jerry Mitchell by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, August 18th the Theater People Podcast welcomes Tony-winner Jerry Mitchell. Mitchell discusses directing and choreographing the Tony winning mega-hit KINKY BOOTS. He also discusse…

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Friday, August 15, 2014

BWW Interviews: James Naughton Talks THE WORD, CITY OF ANGELS Reunion by Matt Tamanini

In the new film 'The Word,' a man's otherwise perfect life is destroyed when his son is kidnapped and murdered. He finds himself torn between avenging his son's death and moving on with his …

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BWW Reviews: Radcliffe, Kazan Avoid Rom-Com Cliches in WHAT IF, Open Today by Matt Tamanini

Despite the fact that it is led by two adorably dorky characters, it features Sorkin-level intelligent banter, and it consciously avoids all of the genre's cliches, 'What If' the new movie s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Thursday, August 14, 2014

SYTYCD Recap: Shocking Eliminations on Michael Jackson Night! Full Results & Pictures! by Matt Tamanini

During his decade at the helm of 'American Idol,' Nigel Lythgoe beat the idea of theme weeks into a bloody, self-parodying pulp. However, tonight, Uncle Nigel is bringing a theme to 'So You …

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BWW Recaps: SYTYCD Cuts Two in Shocking Eliminations on Michael Jackson Night! Full Results! by Matt Tamanini

During his decade at the helm of 'American Idol,' Nigel Lythgoe beat the idea of theme weeks into a bloody, self-parodying pulp. However, tonight, Uncle Nigel is bringing a theme to 'So You …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

BWW Recaps: SYTYCD's Top-8 Gets Down to Michael Jackson as Jenna Dewan-Tatum Guest Judges 8/13; Updating LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

During his decade at the helm of 'American Idol,' Nigel Lythgoe beat the idea of theme weeks into a bloody, self-parodying pulp. However, tonight, Uncle Nigel is bringing a theme to 'So You …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM
Monday, August 11, 2014

Broadway's Patti Murin Brings LITERALLY PATTI MURIN to 54 Below Tonight by Matt Tamanini

Don't let that ingenue face fool you - this girl's got steel pipes and the mouth of a sailor. One of Broadway's most appealing leading ladies, Patti Murin has starred in Wicked, Lysistrata J…

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Friday, August 8, 2014

BWW Interviews: WHAT IF Writer Elan Mastai Embraces & Subverts Rom-Com Conventions by Matt Tamanini

In the new romantic comedy, Broadway regulars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan play a couple who are struggling to stay 'just friends.' In my review, I wrote, 'the chemistry between the two th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

BWW Reviews: Radcliffe, Kazan Avoid Rom-Com Cliches in Lovely WHAT IF by Matt Tamanini

Despite the fact that it is led by two adorably dorky characters, it features Sorkin-level intelligent banter, and it consciously avoids all of the genre's cliches, What If the new movie sta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM

BWW Interviews: As Patti Murin Preps for 54 Below Show, She Talks Skivvies, Sierra Boggess, & Potato Chips by Matt Tamanini

Over the past few weeks, we here at BroadwayWorld have been very lucky to welcome Broadway leading lady Patti Murin into our extended family. From recapping the Season Finale of 'The Bachelo…

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

BWW Interviews: WHAT IF Director Michael Dowse Discusses Working with Stage Vets Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan by Matt Tamanini

I recently spoke to the director of 'What If,' Michael Dowse, about the film's intelligent, cliche-defying approach to the familiar Rom-Com genre, and directing actors with extensive stage e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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