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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Photos: Go Inside EVERYTHING'S COMING UP DAME ANGELA at at the Actors' Temple Theatre by Robert Diamond

Dancers over 40 presented a very special and intimate salute to Dame Angela Lansbury, Monday, May 15th at 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre in NYC - and it was the highlight of the Spring se…

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Monday, May 6, 2019

BroadwayWorld Celebrates 16th Anniversary! by Robert Diamond

Back in 2003, BroadwayWorld launched as a modest, Broadway-only 'fan site' devoted to New York theatre. Created by Robert Diamond, the site had one goal- to bring together his dual passions …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

BWW Exclusive: Adam Guettel Talks the Sound of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD- Plus a Clip from His Score! by Robert Diamond

Atticus Finch might be the voice we remember from To Kill a Mockingbird- the classic story that Aaron Sorkin brought to Broadway this season- but Adam Guettel is the man who made Mockingbird…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01PM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Industry Interview: Situation's Lisa Cecchini on the Broadway Trends for International Audiences by Robert Diamond

On Tuesday, November 27th, New World Stages hosted the first-ever TRENDING BROADWAY. It was a day spent fully immersed in conversation about key trends across culture, technology, and media …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Friday, December 14, 2018

Industry Interview: Michael Korie, Laurence O'Keefe, Diana Son & Rachel Routh on the Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows Program by Robert Diamond

The Dramatists Guild of America is the originator of the Dramatists Guild Fellows program, with amission is to enhance the sense of community among developing American dramatists by offering…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Industry Interview: Mike Isaacson on Why You Should Meet Him at The Muny! by Robert Diamond

For 101 seasons, The Muny has brought a little bit of Broadway toSt. Louis, as one of the country's premier institutions in musical theatre.As the nation's largest outdoor musical theatre, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Industry Interview: Trafalgar Releasing Gives Us the Scoop on Expanding in the US with AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, RED, THE KING AND I & More by Robert Diamond

We chatted recently withTrafalgar Releasing's CEO Marc Allenby, and recently hired senior VP, programming and acquisitionsKymerbli Frueh to get the scoop on everything the company is up to, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Industry Interview: Inside the All But Chill Life of Jennifer Ashley Tepper by Robert Diamond

Does anyone still wear a hat Jennifer Ashley Tepper does... and this year she is wearing all of them.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM
Monday, July 16, 2018

Industry Interview: Wolf of Broadway- Meet Tony-Winning Producer, Orin Wolf by Robert Diamond

Just over a month ago, Orin Wolf was celebrating a whooping tenTony wins for his little musical that could- The Band's Visit. As the big winner at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards on June 10, the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM
Sunday, May 27, 2018

Industry Interview: Tom Viola and the Evolution of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Robert Diamond

For the past thirty years, Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS has been a vital part of the theatre community,and Tom Viola has been aroundto nurture its growth since the organization's incepti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Friday, April 20, 2018

Industry Interview: How the Broadway League Is Helping International Tourists Plan Ahead for Broadway by Robert Diamond

As the weather warms up, the streets of New York City's theatre district begin to fill with tourists, who trek from the far corners of the world for a chance to see a Broadway show. But do t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Industry Interview: How Charity Network and the Miranda Family Are Making the World a Better Place by Robert Diamond

As BroadwayWorld recently reported, 'Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network Rise Up for Good' has been nominated for best campaign in the Social - Public Service amp Activism category in the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43PM
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Industry Interview: Inside the Mind of Jujamcyn Theatres' Jordan Roth! by Robert Diamond

What do Frozen, Angels in America, Mean Girls, Springsteen on Broadway,The Book of Mormon, and Kinky Boots have in common Two words Jordan Roth.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:08PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Exclusive: Catching up with the Original Phantom, Michael Crawford as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Turns 30 on Broadway by Robert Diamond

To celebrate this amazing milestone, we checked in by phone with Michael Crawford, from New Zealand. As many know, along with a long career creating numerous roles, the star also inspired th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:10AM
Monday, January 8, 2018

Industry Interview: Inside the World of Broadway PR with Matt Polk! by Robert Diamond

Who does Broadway turn to to get noticed Two words Press agents.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Industry Interview: Inside AKA NYC's World of Creative, Integrated, Digital and Experiential Advertising & Marketing by Robert Diamond

Furze and Moore were recently joined by Executive Creative Director Bashan Aquart and SVP of Creative Strategy and Experiential Design Amanda Blackman for a chat with BroadwayWorld about the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Industry Interview: Scott Sanders Is Breaking the Mold to Create Experiential Entertainment for All by Robert Diamond

Broadway producer Scott Sanders is the mastermind behind this kind of experiential entertainment and he's telling us all about how the concept came to be.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Industry Interview: Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig's KINKY BOOTS are Made for Running by Robert Diamond

Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig's boots are made for running... on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM
Sunday, October 29, 2017

Industry Interview: A Little Perspective- Ken Davenport Wants to Teach You How to Produce for Broadway by Robert Diamond

Theatre is a multi-faceted industry built on collaboration, creativity and commitment. Whether you are a writer, director, producer, or any other profession within the theatre, it's essentia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Industry Interview: Get Situated with Damian Bazadona- President of Situation Interactive! by Robert Diamond

Situation Interactive is a digital-first marketing agency that works with many of the world's leading arts, entertainment and media brands including Wicked the Musical, Major League Soccer, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Industry Interview: The New Kids on the Block- Meet the Minds Behind Broadway's Newest Advertising Agency, RPM by Robert Diamond

August 2017 marked the official launch of RPM, a new full-service entertainment advertising and marketing agency dedicated to Broadway and other live entertainment arts amp culture clients.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM
Friday, September 15, 2017

BWW Interview: Meet Broadway's Top Legal Eagle, Mark Sendroff by Robert Diamond

Billy Flynn might get all the attention, but Broadway's real, go-to man of the law is Mark Sendroff.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Industry Interview: Expanding the Kingdom- How Disney Theatrical Continues to Bring Pride Rock Around the World by Robert Diamond

Disney Theatrical Productions in association with Michael Cassel Group is getting ready to launch the first international tour of the world's 1 musical, Disney's The Lion King, to premiere i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

BWW Industry Interview: Mobilizing the Revolution - Behind the Creation of the HAMILTON App by Robert Diamond

On August 11th, Hamilton released the official app for iOS and Android devices. Hamilton's mission was to give its fans a mobile experience that would provide unprecedented access to the sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Friday, July 14, 2017

Interview: Lucas 'Rico' Corrubia Talks Career in Broadway's Audio World, Stars from Michael Crawford to Liza Minnelli, Health Troubles & His Journ by Robert Diamond

Currently, Lucas is mostly staying at his home in Atlantic City recovering from severe complications he received from open heart surgery in January 2016. He suffered extensive injuries to hi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Thursday, December 8, 2016

Presenting the New and Improved BroadwayWorld.com by Robert Diamond

Welcome tothe rhythm of abrand new day on BroadwayWorldas we've just this morning launched a massive design upgrade that's been in the works for months that I'm both proud and excited to unv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016

BWW Special Interview: It Takes Two- HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron Check In From the Set! by Robert Diamond

They've already taken you to Austria, Neverland and Oz. On December 7, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are Baltimore-bound.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Saturday, July 30, 2016

BWW Interview: ALADDIN's Angelo Soriano Brings Broadway to Youtube by Robert Diamond

You can catch Angelo Soriano onstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre where he is currently a swing in Aladdin, but you don't have to buy a Broadway ticket to check out his work offstage. When h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:25AM
Sunday, July 3, 2016

BWW Interview: What Does It Take to Be a Broadway Producer? John Breglio Reveals All! by Robert Diamond

What does a 'producer' actually do How does one travel from that great idea for a show to a smash hit opening night on BroadwayJohn Bregliocannot guarantee you a hit, but he does take the re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:10PM
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

BWW Interview: What's the Future of Live Streamed Musicals? BroadwayHD Co-Founders Stewart F. Lane & Bonnie Comley Explain + SHE LOVES ME! by Robert Diamond

Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley, co-founders of BroadwayHD, recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about tomorrow's big event and the future of live streaming on Broadway. Check out the full …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM
Sunday, June 12, 2016

2016 Tony Awards - Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond's Dress Rehearsal Live Blog- Warning: Contains Spoilers! by Robert Diamond

It's Tony Sunday The greatest day of the year has finally arrived. If you're like me and if you're reading this, you are - you're up early, and following BroadwayWorld.com for what's going t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM

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