All stories by Roberto Araujo on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

How Between Riverside and Crazy Reflects Common's Passion for "Social Justice" by Roberto Araujo

The near-to-an-EGOT rapper is making his Broadway debut and wants to use this opportunity to inspire a love of theatre in young people.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Watch: Tiler Peck Breaks Down Her Scene in The Hip Hop Nutcracker by Roberto Araujo

The holiday classic gets a modern twist in the Disney+ original special.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM
Thursday, December 1, 2022

Watch Sierra Boggess and Warren Carlyle Share What to Expect From The Secret Garden at the Ahmanson by Roberto Araujo

The musical, reimagined by its creators, Marsha Norman and the late Lucy Simon, begins performances in Los Angeles in February 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Watch the Cast of Broadway's The Collaboration Meet the Press by Roberto Araujo

Jeremy Pope and Paul Bettany, who starred in the London production, are joined on Broadway by Krysta Rodriguez and Erik Jensen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Watch Audra McDonald, Bryce Pinkham, Kenny Leon, More Share What to Expect From Broadway's Ohio State Murders by Roberto Araujo

Adrienne Kennedy’s long-awaited Broadway debut opens December 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Watch Mean Girls' Erika Henningsen in an Exclusive Performance From Joy the Musical by Roberto Araujo

Directed by Casey Hushion, performances will begin at New Jersey's George Street Playhouse in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Watch: Learn the Choreography From Broadway's & Juliet by Roberto Araujo

Choreographer Jennifer Weber teaches a section from “Roar.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Monday, November 14, 2022

Watch Nikki Renée Daniels Sing ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ From Her Upcoming New York Pops Concert by Roberto Araujo

The November 18 concert will also feature Jordan Donica, Matt Doyle, and Melissa Errico.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Watch: Go Inside Rehearsals of Big Shot, Marking Return of the Chase Brock Experience by Roberto Araujo

The dance company will return to Theatre Row in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Monday, November 7, 2022

Watch Broadway’s Henry Gainza in Exclusive Sneak Peek at Extravagainza by Roberto Araujo

The show, directed and produced by Eric Ulloa, will play 54 Below November 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Thursday, November 3, 2022

Watch an Exclusive Trailer of Antonio Banderas-Produced Godspell Revival in Spain by Roberto Araujo

The Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak musical begins its run at Teatro del Soho CaixaBank in Málaga November 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Watch: Cast and Creatives Share What to Expect From New Broadway Musical Almost Famous by Roberto Araujo

The musical, based on the 2000 film, is currently in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Watch a Sneak Peek of Asi Wind’s Inner Circle by Roberto Araujo

The show, produced by David Blaine, is currently playing The Gym at Judson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Monday, October 31, 2022

Get an Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes at I Put a Spell on You at Sony Hall by Roberto Araujo

Jay Armstrong Johnson's Hocus Pocus-themed show, now available for streaming, played the Manhattan venue October 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Friday, October 28, 2022

Watch Broadway’s Jeanna de Waal Answer Our Questions in Her Elevator Pitch by Roberto Araujo

The Diana star will take the stage at 54 Below November 28–29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Go Inside Rehearsals for Parade Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Gaten Matarazzo, More by Roberto Araujo

The production is directed by Michael Arden and will be conducted by Jason Robert Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Watch a Sneak Peek of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish by Roberto Araujo

The production, helmed by Tony winner Joel Grey, returns for a seven-week engagement next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM
Monday, October 24, 2022

Watch: Gabriel Byrne and Lonny Price Share What to Expect From Broadway's Walking With Ghosts by Roberto Araujo

The solo play, adapted from two-time Tony nominee Byrne's memoir, is currently playing the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Watch: Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks, More Share What to Expect From Broadway's Some Like It Hot by Roberto Araujo

The new musical from Matthew Lopez, Amber Ruffin, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman begins performances November 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Watch Disney Princess: The Concert’s Christy Altomare, Adam J. Levy, and Anneliese van der Pol Test Their Broadway Knowledge on Playbill: The Game S by Roberto Araujo

Play along as guest host Benjamin Rauhala tests everyone's knowledge on Disney on Broadway, princesses, and fairy tales on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022

Watch a Sneak Peek of Rehearsals for Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room and Nine Sinatra Songs by Roberto Araujo

The Tony winner returns to New York City Center to revisit two of her works.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Watch a Sneak Peek of Broadway’s KPOP by Roberto Araujo

Helen Park, Jason Kim, Max Vernon, and more speak from inside Circle in the Square Theatre about what to expect from the show's Broadway incarnation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Watch: Julie Halston Shares a Sneak Peek at Declassified!, Her Birdland Return by Roberto Araujo

The Tony honoree reveals advice her mother shared with her during a medical emergency.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM
Monday, October 10, 2022

Watch Shereen Pimentel, Javier Ignacio, Florencia Cuenca, and Mauricio Martinez Perform as Part of Playbill’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration by Roberto Araujo

Join Playbill in celebrating with the fourth episode in the series, featuring the music of composer Jaime Lozano.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49AM
Friday, October 7, 2022

Watch an Exclusive Performance From Off-Broadway’s Stranger Sings! by Roberto Araujo

The musical parody is currently playing Playhouse 46.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM
Thursday, October 6, 2022

Watch Eleri Ward in an Exclusive Performance of Stephen Sondheim’s 'I Remember' by Roberto Araujo

Singer-songwriter Ward stopped by the Playbill Studio to celebrate the release of her new album Keep a Tender Distance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Watch: The Cast and Creatives of Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo Meet the Press by Roberto Araujo

Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire's Lortel Award-winning musical begins previews on October 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM
Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Watch a Sneak Peek of On Your Feet! at Paper Mill Playhouse by Roberto Araujo

Bad Cinderella's Linedy Genao and SpongeBob's Brandon Espinoza star in the biomusical, which begins performances October 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM
Monday, October 3, 2022

Watch Broadway’s Taylor Iman Jones Sing From the Mexican Musical Anjou, Part of Playbill’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration by Roberto Araujo

Join Playbill in celebrating with the third episode from the series, featuring Anjou, The Musical Horror Tale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM
Friday, September 30, 2022

Watch: Into the Woods' Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Montego Glover, Krysta Rodriguez, More Meet the Press by Roberto Araujo

The celebrated Broadway revival continues at the St. James Theatre until January 8, 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

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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