Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Despite my eternal love for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, last week I expressed a bit of audition fatigue. Though I appreciate seeing the beginning of each competitors' journeys, the vast majo…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16PMPatrick Hinds, host of Theater People Podcast, recently told me that he considers The Ensemblist to be the Radio Lab of theatre podcasts. For podcast aficionados, that is extremely high and …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PMFriday, June 6, 2014
One of the highlights of this spring for me has been stumbling across the hysterical new webseries, THE RESIDUALS, and through social media, connecting with its creators. I have been fortuna…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PMLast week we asked you to rank your favorite Idina Menzel roles in our new feature, BWW Countdown. Well, you took to Social Media in huge numbers and we have the results. What do you think o…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PMLast week we asked you to rank your favorite Sutton Foster roles in our first BWW Countdown. Well, you took to Social Media in huge numbers and we have the results. What do you think of the …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:02PMVery few stars have had a career that rivals that of the remarkable Harvey Fierstein. A seven-time Tony-nominee, he has two acting wins TORCH SONG TRILOGY and HAIRSPRAY, one for Best Play TO…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PMWednesday, June 4, 2014
I have to admit, the So You Think You Can Dance auditions are not my favorite part of the show. While I still love seeing all of the talented performers, I far prefer the long-form, fully-re…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03PMThere is little doubt who is the reigning queen of Broadway. With five Tony Awards and eight nominations in just 20 years, Audra McDonald has held that title for quite a while now. In additi…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PMTuesday, June 3, 2014
Look, we get it, whether due to budget or geography, you didn't see every show of the Broadway season, but that doesn't mean you can't be fully up-to-date for this Sunday's Tony Awards. To h…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PMMonday, June 2, 2014
Look, we get it, whether due to budget or geography, you didn't see every show of the Broadway season, but that doesn't mean you can't be fully up-to-date for this Sunday's Tony Awards. To h…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PMSunday, June 1, 2014
On Monday, June 2nd the Theater People Podcast welcomes Broadway star Eden Espinosa. Topics discussed include her humble beginnings as a Disney theme park performer, her breakthrough perform…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AMThursday, May 29, 2014
It's quite possible that no Tony nominee has ever had a year like Idina Menzel has. With the world-wide juggernaut of FROZEN racking up well over a billion dollars at the box office, 'Let it…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PMAs a general journalistic rule, if you are going to be writing an article, a stand-up comic is a terrible interview subject if you are looking for controlled, measured responses. However, if…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AMNo one denies that shows like THE VOICE, THE AMAZING RACE, and AMERICAN IDOL have a larger cultural cache, but for fans who enjoy honest, artistic creativity, there is nothing on television …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:25AMWednesday, May 28, 2014
No one denies that shows like THE VOICE, THE AMAZING RACE, and AMERICAN IDOL have a larger cultural cache, but for fans who enjoy honest, artistic creativity, there is nothing on television …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:09PMFor people, like me, who sit in front of a computer for a living, or have long commutes each day, podcasts are an entertaining and educational way to pass the time. Last month I introduced y…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AMTuesday, May 27, 2014
For over a dozen years, the name 'Sutton Foster' has been synonymous with Broadway greatness. Now, BroadwayWorld wants to know which of Sutton's roles is your favorite. Take a look at the l…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PMThe 11th season of SYTYCD begins this Wednesday, May 28th at 800700 C. Recently I participated in a conference call with the show's creator, Executive Producer, and judge Nigel Lythgoe. In t…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AMWednesday, May 21, 2014
A journey that started nearly a year ago officially ended tonight. From tens of thousands auditioning last summer to one being named the 13th American Idol. For my money, Caleb Johnson and J…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05PMIf you are a BroadwayWorld regular, you will recognize Mark Gessner as Eric Mousse, the quite, crossword playing cast member of JEREMY'S FORT on SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Also, if you have watched T…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05PMIn Caleb Johnson and Jena Irene, we have the season's only two performers that consistently gave credible, entertaining performances, and also had a professional command of the stage. As you…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AMTuesday, May 20, 2014
In Caleb Johnson and Jena Irene, we have the season's only two performers that consistently gave credible, entertaining performances, and also had a professional command of the stage. As you…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22PMIn this full outtake reel we get a peek behind the scenes of the hit webseries THE RESIDUALS. Based on this video, it looks like the cast and crew of this comedy had even more fun making the…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05PMNo matter what happens in tonight's performances, Jena not only deserves to be crowned this season's champ, but IDOL needs her to be crowned this season's champ. It is no secret that the onc…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AMThursday, May 15, 2014
Idol fans, we've been spoiled over the last month. Thirty-minute results shows have kept the stalling and aggravating filler to a minimum, but on the heels of the torturous The Chainsmokers'…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02PMEarlier this week BWW introduced you to the creators of the new webseries THAT'S EDUCATIONAL.Created by Eric Mendenhall and Matthew Myers, THAT'S EDUCATIONAL is a comic mocumentary web serie…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PMAnyone who travels for work knows that living out of suitcases and sleeping in hotels every night can be taxing. Well, recently three members of the SISTER ACT First National Tour decided to…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PMDescribed by friend, and co-creator of THE RESIDUALS, Michael Paul Smith as the 'Unofficial Mayor of Midtown,' James Tabeek has appeared on Broadway in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, TABOO, and MARY …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AMWednesday, May 14, 2014
Coming immediately on the heels of the always emotionally taxing Hometown visits, each of Season XIII's remaining Idols performed three songs on Wednesday's penultimate performance show. The…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27PMTuesday, May 13, 2014
After nine hysterical episodes, the Season 1 finale of the comedic webseries THE RESIDUALS is finally available today, and it just might be the funniest episode yet. In this episode Pete see…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45PMWhen I first started writing for BroadwayWorld, it was as the editor for our Atlanta page. Atlanta has one of the most exciting theatre scenes in the country, and in recent years, has become…
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