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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

BWW Exclusive: A Look Back at Tony Shalhoub's Stage and Screen Career by Rachel Crawford

Ever since Tony Shalhoub entered into the entertainment industry in 1980 with his role as Oliver in the American Repertory Theater's revival of AS YOU LIKE IT, Shalhoub has made a name for h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Sunday, November 12, 2017

BWW Flashback: From JULIUS CAESAR to THE PARISIAN WOMAN, Broadway Often Gets Political by Rachel Crawford

Theater has never been removed from the outside world, which means shows cover topics relevant to the time, like the HIVAIDS epidemic, the civil rights movement and even politics. Here are s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM
Sunday, October 15, 2017

Happy Sunday-Funday! Can You Guess the Broadway Show from the Emojis? by Rachel Crawford

Emojis have become popular in today's technological world, especially with millennials. Do you know your emojis and Broadway shows enough to guess the currently running Broadway show from th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM
Sunday, September 24, 2017

BWW Flashback: Look Back at Ten of our Favorite Screen-to-Stage Adaptations by Rachel Crawford

Over the years, Hollywood has rolled out many amazing movies, some of the best ideas coming from the Broadway stage. Sometimes though, Broadway gets inspiration from the big screen. Some …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM
Saturday, May 20, 2017

BWW Exclusive: Ten Eclectic Musicals to add to Your Netflix 'Watch Later' Queue by Rachel Crawford

Since the big screen adaptation of CHICAGO took home an Academy Award more than a decade ago, movie musicals have seen a resurgence, with varying levels of success. There have been huge hits…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Sunday, March 26, 2017

BWW Feature: The Original Stage and Screen Cast of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Where are They Now? by Rachel Crawford

The first BEAUTY AND THE BEAST came out in 1991 and starred both new and veteran actors and actresses. The Disney classic was so successful it transferred to the stage only three years later…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM
Saturday, February 25, 2017

BWW Profile: LION Oscar-Nominated Stage and Screen Star, Nicole Kidman by Rachel Crawford

Nicole Kidman is a veteran in the entertainment industry, becoming a household name and garnering attention and awards for over 30 years of acting. This year, she is nominated for Best Suppo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Thursday, February 23, 2017

BWW Feature: Throughout the Years, Movie Musicals have been Overlooked for Best Picture by Rachel Crawford

In the 89 years that the Academy Awards have been held, over 40 musicals have either been nominated for or have won an Oscar for Best Picture, including this last December's LA LA LAND. The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

HOLD: Best Picture musicals at the Oscars over the years by Rachel Crawford

In the 89 years that the Academy Awards have been held, over 40 musicals have either been nominated for or have won an Oscar for Best Picture, including this last December's LA LA LAND.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards