All stories by Raven Snook on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Kelli O'Hara and Norm Lewis on Why the New York Pops Is Their Go-To Orchestra by Raven Snook

Both Broadway stars are performing concerts this season at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM
Monday, July 17, 2023

It's Like Hogwarts But Real Life: Behind Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensembles by Raven Snook

The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, which trains young musician, celebrates its 10th year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Curtis Stewart Grew Up Watching the American Composers Orchestra, Now He's Leading It by Raven Snook

When the Grammy-nominated violinist was tapped to be the new artistic director of the American Composers Orchestra (ACO), it was a dream he didn't even knew he had.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 24-26 - See Keith David, Obie winner Dael Orlandersmith, the Mint Theater Company and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, February 17, 2023

13 New Musicals to See Beyond Broadway This Spring - See Michael R. Jackson's new musical satire, Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and more by Raven Snook

See Michael R. Jackson's new musical satire, Tony winner Kelli O'Hara and more --- Broadway isn't the only destination for exciting new musicals this spring. On NYC's smaller stages you can …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, February 16, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 17-20 - See an Alvin Ailey doc, FRIGID Fringe show, a tribute to Black musicals and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2023

How the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine Is Sharing Their Country's Music With the World by Raven Snook

Despite war, life and art goes on—the Lviv National Philharmonic is currently embarking on a U.S. tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 10-12 - See dance from New Zealand, 'The Boy with Two Hearts,' Michael Urie and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, February 3, 2023

16 Shows to See Off Broadway in February - Catch Oscar Isaac, Parker Posey, Kara Young, a new Suzan-Lori Parks' musical and more by Raven Snook

Catch Oscar Isaac, Parker Posey, Kara Young, a new Suzan-Lori Parks' musical and more February may be the shortest month of the year, but it's bursting with exciting new Off-Broadway shows. …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend February 3-5 - See 'Between Riverside and Crazy,' Tony nominee John-Andrew Morrison and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, January 27, 2023

Your Broadway Spring Preview! 2023 Edition - A guide to 20 upcoming musicals and plays by Raven Snook

A guide to 20 upcoming musicals and plays --- Get your calendar out: There are 17 productions opening on Broadway this spring, plus three big musicals bowing in early summer after the season…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 27-29 - See Ian McKellen in 'King Lear,' Sondheim and 'Glee' concerts and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 20-22 - See the new musical 'Mandela,' Broadway's Jean Louisa Kelly in concert and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, January 13, 2023

12 Shows to See Off Broadway This January - Catch Anthony Rapp, Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes and other stars in new productions by Raven Snook

Catch Anthony Rapp, Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes and other stars in new productions A Saturday Night Live stand-up in a new solo show; a new tuner starring two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 13-16 - See live concerts by John Lloyd Young and Ann Hampton Callaway, the musical 'Jekyll &a by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, January 6, 2023

January Theatre Festivals: A Guide to What to See - Catch innovative and inexpensive performances at Under the Radar, Prototype and more by Raven Snook

Catch innovative and inexpensive performances at Under the Radar, The Exponential Festival, Prototype and more --- January is the month when lots of Broadway shows close and Off Broadway tak…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 6-8 - See Willem Dafoe, James Earl Jones, a new Broadway documentary and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, December 23, 2022

Why Stephen McKinley Henderson Keeps Returning to 'Between Riverside and Crazy' - The Tony nominee on reprising his performance in the Broadway mounti by Raven Snook

The Tony nominee talks about reprising his award-winning performance in the Broadway mounting of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play --- Considering it's the holidays, it's fitting that Stephen …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Monday, December 19, 2022

Top 10 Stage Performances to Stream December 23-January 2 - See Patti LuPone in concert, 'Matilda the Musical,' Justin Vivian Bond and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 15, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend December 16-18 - See Joe Iconis in concert, myriad 'Nutcrackers, Megan Hilty and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend December 9-11 - See André De Shields in concert, a new Idina Menzel documentary and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Monday, December 5, 2022

Jessica Vosk and Ledisi to Showcase Judy Garland and Nina Simone by Raven Snook

The two singers will pay tribute to the two true innovators and iconic performers in upcoming Carnegie Hall solo shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend December 2-4 - See 'Estella Scrooge,' Jeremy Jordan, 'Hello Again' and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Monday, November 21, 2022

15 Holiday Shows to Celebrate the Season in NYC - See the Radio City Rockettes, a naughty 'Nutcracker' and more festive offerings by Raven Snook

See the Radio City Rockettes, a naughty Nutcracker and more festive offerings --- The holiday season has officially arrived and seeing shows with your loved ones is a great way to celebrate.…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 19, 2022

Top 10 Stage Performances to Stream This Thanksgiving Weekend - See Josh Groban in concert, 'A Christmas Carol,' the Thanksgiving Day Parade and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend November 18-20 - See '1776,' 'Spirited,' a new digital theatre platform and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend November 11-13 - See Andrea McArdle in concert, Michael Urie in a new play, a Mint Theater production by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Thursday, November 3, 2022

14 Shows to See Off Broadway in November - Catch two new musicals, a slew of new plays and the return of Yiddish 'Fiddler' by Raven Snook

Catch two new musicals, a slew of new plays and the return of Yiddish Fiddler The New York premiere of a forgotten Noël Coward comedy; a theatrical concert from a Pulitzer Prize winner; pla…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend November 4-6 - See Javier Muñoz in concert, the New York Phil in their renovated home and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend October 28-30 - See 'I Put a Spell on You,' Jeanna de Waal in concert, Michael Urie and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Friday, October 21, 2022

11 New Musicals to See Off Broadway This Fall - New song-filled shows by a Pulitzer Prize winner, an indie rocker and more by Raven Snook

New song-filled shows by a Pulitzer Prize winner, an indie rocker and more --- Broadway isn't the only destination for exciting new musicals this fall. In fact, there are almost twice as man…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

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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