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Thursday, August 4, 2016

VIDEO: Q&A With HAMILTON's Two New Angelicas, Mandy Gonzalez and Karen Olivo by Michael Dale

Mandy Gonzales will take over for Renee Elise Goldsberry on Broadway while Karen Olivo will play Angelica in Chicago.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: It's Magic Time: ALADDIN's James Monroe Iglehart Duets With His London Genie Counterpart, Trevor Dion Nicholas by Michael Dale

The talented pair launch into a special rendition of the musical's second act vaudevillian turn, 'Somebody's Got Your Back.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM[SHARE]

Harold Prince Says Hollywood Has Changed Broadway by Michael Dale

With 21 Tony Awards to his credit, legendary theatre producerdirector Harold Prince has undoubtedly changed Broadway in his 65 years in the business.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: See The Effectiveness of Music Therapy and Support Broadway Alzheimer's iPod Drive by Michael Dale

Watch a remarkable transformation in an Alzheimer's-stricken gentleman after listening to music from his youth.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Marisha Wallace Describes Her Experience Being Black On Broadway by Michael Dale

As a member of the original Broadway cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN she understudied Heidi Blickenstaff as Bea.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Ellen's Stardust Diner Staff Serves Up WAITRESS' 'She Used To Be Mine' by Michael Dale

A heartfelt and very site-specific video for WAITRESS' big 11 o'clock ballad.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Jaclyn Backhaus' MEN ON BOATS Is A Pioneering Enterprise by Michael Dale

An all-woman cast plays out the story of John Wesley Powell's expedition to the Grand Canyon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Second Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award Offers Grant For Woman Musical Theatre Composer by Michael Dale

The grant's aim is to help eliminate the lack of women composers represented on Broadway today.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:28PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Flexible, Retractable Performance Space The Shed Being Built in Manhattan by Michael Dale

Projected to open in 2019, The Shed features a retractable shell that can create an indoor performance space or an outdoor plaza.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: A Backstage Visit and Q&A With SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s Josh Grisetti by Michael Dale

The new SOMETHING ROTTEN star talks about making the role his own, his Game of Thrones fandom and seeing the first West End preview of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:27PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter and More in BROADWAY FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER by Michael Dale

Watch the full livestream of the event promoting unity and solidarity through artistic expression and conversation.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Parents of Chappaqua High School Student Describe Drug and Sexual Abuse By Drama Teacher by Michael Dale

Hiding their identities, the pair describe a cult-like relationship between the 41-year-old former drama teacher and several male students.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:09PM[SHARE]

PHOTO FLASH: Brian Stokes Mitchell Serenades Audra McDonald's Baby Backstage at DNC by Michael Dale

The two Tony winners were part of the starry Broadway lineup gatheredto sing 'What The World Needs Now Is Love.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Signature Theatre Mourns Passing of Founding Artistic Director, James Houghton by Michael Dale

Houghton stepped down as the company's artistic director last month.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM[SHARE]

UPDATE: Stephen Sondheim Discusses New Musical Based on Bunuel, Premiering in 2017 by Michael Dale

His collaboration with bookwriter David Ivesis based on two films by 1930s Spanish surrealist Luis Buuel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Go Hip-Hop Performing HAMILTON's 'The Schuyler Sisters' by Michael Dale

In the hit musical comedy SCHOOL OF ROCK, teacher Dewey Finn teaches his well-behaved students how to rock out to Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and The Doors, but he never gets around to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman, Gavin Kim Get Pumped Up For a Performance by Michael Dale

The star and the swing get psyched to rock the Winter Garden.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Laura Osnes, Rory O'Malley Among Broadway Stars Sleeping On The Street For Covenant House by Michael Dale

Over 50 theatre community members are participating in Covenant House's annual Broadway Sleep Out

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:28PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Carolee Carmello, Ali Ewoldt, Lesli Margherita and Javier Mu?oz Offer Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Fundraising Tips by Michael Dale

A fun video for high school and college productions who want to present post-show audience appeals.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Rick Lyon, Kermit The Frog Join The Skivvies For A Rainbow Mashup by Michael Dale

The crowd at Feinstein's54 Below was treated to the unusual sight of a frog in underwear.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55PM[SHARE]

Stephen Sondheim Says New Musical With David Ives To Premiere in 2017 by Michael Dale

The musical is based on two films by 1930s Spanish surrealist Luis Buuel,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Bryan Cranston In A Musical Revival? Who Should He Play? by Michael Dale

The Tony and Emmy-winning actor says he's in early talks to do 'a reimagining of an old chestnut.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM[SHARE]

Monday, August 1, 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

BWW Review: Charming CATS Revival Is Packed With Terrific Performances by Michael Dale

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn's lightly-plotted adaptation of T.S. Eliot's collection of poems is full of frisky pleasures.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36PM[SHARE]