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Friday, May 7, 2021

Jennifer Hudson Talks About "Monster" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Jennifer Hudson talks about her new movie "Monster" and why it's so relevant today despite being made five years ago. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:52PM
Saturday, May 1, 2021

Billy Porter Loved Hosting New Year's Eve With Ryan by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Billy Porter and Ryan talk about hosting New Year's Rockin' Eve together this year. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:36AM

Billy Porter Learned New Things About Himself During the Pandemic by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Billy Porter talks about dressing down at home and what he's learned about himself during the pandemic. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: http…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:36AM

Billy Porter Felt Called to the Arts by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Billy Porter talks about where his love of performing and the arts came from. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveK…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:36AM

Billy Porter on Saying Goodbye to "Pose" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Billy Porter talks about the final season of "Pose" and how he has grown from the show and his character Pray Tell. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Fa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:36AM
Friday, March 26, 2021

Chandra Wilson Was on Broadway Before "Grey's Anatomy" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Chandra Wilson talks about her time on Broadway in "Caroline of Change" and "Avenue Q" before getting cast in "Grey's Anatomy." Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:43PM
Friday, March 19, 2021

Cynthia Erivo Learned to Do Her Own Nails During Quarantine by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Cynthia Erivo talks about doing her own nails and performing at the CNN Heroes event. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:13PM

Cynthia Erivo's LA Move and Grammy Songwriting Nomination by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Cynthia Erivo talks about moving to Los Angeles, and the dress she wore to the Grammys. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:13PM

Cynthia Erivo Plays Aretha Franklin in "Genius: Aretha" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Cynthia Erivo talks about learning to sing like Aretha Franklin for "Genius: Aretha" and performing in front of her. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ F…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:13PM
Monday, February 22, 2021
Friday, February 12, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021

What is the Healthy Washington COVID-19 reopening plan and how does it work? by Ryan Blethen and Yasmeen Wafai

Why is Washington state now broken up into regions for the state's reopening plan? We answer that and more in this week's FAQ Friday about Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Friday, June 19, 2020

Sir Ian Holm obituary by Michael Billington and Ryan Gilbey

Acclaimed actor whose dazzling career included memorable roles in Alien, Chariots of Fire and The Lord of the Rings Ian Holm, who has died aged 88, was a brilliant actor in all media whose c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48AM
Friday, April 5, 2019

Celebs talk politics, love scenes and much more at CinemaCon by Marcela Isaza and Ryan Pearson | ap

At the just-wrapped CinemaCon, celebrities talked about their upcoming movies but much much more

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:38PM
Friday, December 21, 2018

Ring in 2019 a little early (or the next day) with these family-friendly options by Valerie Schremp Hahn and Sarah Bryan Miller | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Carriage rides, fireworks, library parties, and literally ringing in the new year make the list.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:36PM
Thursday, September 20, 2018

10 albums you need to hear this fall from Cher to Kanye West to Tom Petty by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott and Patrick Ryan, Usa Today

USA TODAY's music writers pick 10 of the most-anticipated fall releases, from pop pivots to classic rock comebacks to dance-rock dalliances.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:25AM
Friday, December 15, 2017

Disney-Fox deal may create a new nerdy nirvana by Ryan Nakashima and Matt O'Brien

MENLO PARK, California (AP) -- The coming union of the Disney and Fox media empires is set to create a new nirvana for fanboys and -girls, one that reunites superheroes and sci-fi cha…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:52PM
Friday, September 15, 2017

How to get discounted DCPA tickets and more cheap things around Denver, Sept. 16-21 by Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Know

Budget-minded theater lovers will applaud the Denver Center for Performing Arts' ongoing $10 ticket program, now that the 2017-18 theater season is underway.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:06AM
Friday, July 21, 2017
Thursday, March 2, 2017

Buy one get one at Starbucks, National Pancake Day and other free and cheap deals around Denver, March 3-9 by Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez

Grab a friend and head to Starbucks March 2 through 6. Between 2 and 5 p.m., the  coffee café is offering a buy-one-get-one free Macchiato -- any size, hot or iced.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:32PM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Dec. 2-8 by Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez

The stately Governor's Residence at Boettcher Mansion (400 E Eighth Ave., Denver) is open for free tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 8 to 11 and Dec. 15 to 18.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:54PM
Saturday, August 27, 2016

Fall arts preview: Rise of Japan, shroud symbolism and more on view by Sarah Bryan Miller and Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

With the change in seasons come new and notable exhibitions for St. Louis museums and galleries.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:30PM
Saturday, March 5, 2016

Laumeier explores 'Time'; Contemporary Art Museum celebrates 3 local artists by Sarah Bryan Miller and Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri History Museum will display more than 60 dresses for the exhibition"Little Black Dress: From Mourning to Night."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:20PM
Thursday, August 20, 2015

Ten years after Katrina: I thought that was it for New Orleans – video by Mae Ryan, Charlie Phillips, Jess Gormley and Chris Michael

It was predicted that New Orleans would take a decade to recover from Hurricane Katrina. On the 10th anniversary of the costliest natural disaster in US history, four residents from very dif…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:10AM
Wednesday, July 1, 2015

“Living My Dream”  Jimmy Award Nominees Make Their Broadway Debuts! by Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan

The 7th Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, are held June 29. Nominees Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan blog about their week in New York Ci…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM
Monday, June 29, 2015

“Living My Dream”  Jimmy Award Nominees Perform For Casting Directors and Prepare For Their Broadway by Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan

The 7th Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, are held June 29. Nominees Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan blog about their week in New York Ci…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM
Sunday, June 28, 2015

High Schoolers Learn That “Being Authentically You” Is Essential As They Prepare For the Jimmy Award by Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan

The 7th Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, will be held June 29. Nominees Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan blog about their week in New Yor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM
Friday, June 26, 2015

As the Jimmy Awards Approach, High Schoolers Tell How Broadway Pros Are Preparing Them For the Futur by Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan

The 7th Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, will be held June 29. Nominees Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan blog about their week in New Yor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM
Thursday, June 25, 2015

“The Beginning of My Future”  High Schoolers from TX On Coming to NYC For the Jimmy Awards by Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan

The 7th Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards, will be held June 29. Nominees Audrey McKee and Alec Michael Ryan blog about their week in New Yor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

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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