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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM
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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07AM
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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:35AM
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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
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

BWW Exclusive: Theater People Podcast Host Patrick Hinds Discusses Booking Dream-Guest Karen Olivo by Matt Tamanini

At the beginning of this year, a new theatre-centric podcast debuted, and has been supplying extremely insightful and heartfelt stories ever since. One of the show's charms is the amount of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Sunday, August 3, 2014

Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony-Winning star of IN THE HEIGHTS, WEST SIDE STORY Karen Olivo by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, August 4th the Theater People Podcast welcomes Tony-winner Karen Olivo. Olivo made headlines in 2013 when she announced on her blog that she would be taking a step back from actin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

BWW TV Seeks Writers to Recap Exciting Fall TV Shows by Matt Tamanini

BroadwayWorld TV is currently seeking talented television enthusiasts to add to our TV recapping and feature coverage for a handful of shows returning and premiering this fall. We currently …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Broadway's Patti Murin Brings 'Literally Patti Murin' to 54 Below 8/11 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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:22PM

BWW Reviews: Serenbe's OKLAHOMA! Provides Unique Excitement That Will Make All Fall in Love with Theatre by Matt Tamanini

The theatre-going experience at Serenbe Playhouse is as exciting as anything I've ever seen. It's not the excitement manufactured by the tricks and effects of modern theatricality not that I…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

BWW Recap: SYTYCD Eliminates Four, Announces All-Stars! Full Results & Pictures! by Matt Tamanini

I was all kinds of conflicted coming into tonight's 'So You Think You Can Dance.' At the end of the episode, we were going to have to lose four dancers to get to the Top-10. Now, I am all fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

BWW Recap: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Welcome Back Guest Judge Christina Applegate 7/30: Updating Live! by Matt Tamanini

I am all kinds of conflicted coming into tonight's So You Think You Can Dance. At the end of this week's episode, we have to lose four dancers to get to the Top-10. Now, I am all for getting…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37PM
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

That'll Play Podcast Welcomes Broadway Usher Who Turned Experience into TV Pilot by Matt Tamanini

The newest episode of the That'll Play with Matt and John Podcast has a decidedly Broadway feel to it. The episode, 'Broadway Go Go,' centers around a talented aspiring actress named Jessica…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM
Sunday, July 27, 2014

'Will You Accept This Final Rose?' Patti Murin to Guest-Recap BACHELORETTE Finale for BWW TV by Matt Tamanini

After the rousing success of Natalie Weiss recapping 'So You Think You Can Dance' last week, BroadwayWorld TV is doubling down on Celebrity Guest-Recappers. This time we have invited Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 24, 2014

BWW Recap: Did SYTYCD's Top-16 Episode Feature the Show's Sexiest Routine Ever? Updated & with Pictures by Matt Tamanini

Ok, after our Celebrity Guest-Recapper Natalie Weiss was absolutely on fire last week, I figured I had to step up my game tonight. So, as I did last year, I will be live updating tonight's T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31AM

BWW Reviews: Aurora's Magical MARY POPPINS Brings New Surprises to Beloved Classic by Matt Tamanini

There is something very special, even magical, in the wind in Lawrenceville this summer. As he did with last year's LES MISERABLES, director Justin Anderson has found exciting ways to bring …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

BWW Recap: SYTYCD Top-16 Week with Guest Judge Misty Copeland & Performance by Lucy Hale: UPDATING LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

Ok, after our Celebrity Guest-Recapper Natalie Weiss was absolutely on fire last week, I figured I had to step up my game tonight. So, as I did last year, I will be live updating tonight's T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:47PM
Sunday, July 20, 2014

Theater People Podcast Welcomes Two-Time Tony Nominee Robin De Jesus by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, July 21st the Theater People Podcast welcomes two-time Tony-nominee Robin de Jesus. De Jesus discusses making his professional acting debut in the cult-hit indie film CAMP, making…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM
Friday, July 18, 2014

BWW Reviews: Zach Braff's WISH I WAS HERE is Cliche, Snuggles Into Your Heart; Opens Today in NY, LA by Matt Tamanini

There is nothing all that original in WISH I WAS HERE, Zach Braff's new Kickstarter-funded film which sparked a minor controversy earlier this year. However, the story's familiarity doesn't …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

BWW Reviews: Stage Door's ODD COUPLE Brings Nuanced Laughs to Classic Comedy by Matt Tamanini

Perhaps no modern play has been so engrained in our country's consciousness over the past five decades as Neil Simon's classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE. That fact notwithstanding, Stage Door P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM
Thursday, July 17, 2014

BWW Reviews: Zach Braff's WISH I WAS HERE is Cliche, but Still Snuggles its Way Into Your Heart by Matt Tamanini

There is nothing all that original in WISH I WAS HERE, Zach Braff's new Kickstarter-funded film which sparked a minor controversy earlier this year. However, the story's familiarity doesn't …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:23AM

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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
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