All stories by Talaura Harms on BroadwayStars

Monday, May 1, 2023

Khris Davis Goes From Biff to Boxer for Big George Foreman by Talaura Harms

Davis' Death of a Salesman Co-star Wendell Pierce hosted a screening and talkback for the new film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

The Theatre-Lover's Guide to What's Streaming in May by Talaura Harms

A new Muppets series, a Bridgerton prequel, and a New York City-set crime drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM
Thursday, April 27, 2023

3rd Season of Roundabout's Refocus Project Will Highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander Playwrights by Talaura Harms

The readings series, featuring works by Prince Gomolvilas, Velina Hasu Houston, Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, and Anuvab Pal, kicks off May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

The Thanksgiving Play Extends on Broadway by Talaura Harms

D'Arcy Carden, Katie Finneran, Chris Sullivan, and Scott Foley star in the Larissa FastHorse comedy for Second Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

WATCH: The Dancers of Bob Fosse's Dancin' Perform 'Big Noise From Winnetka' by Talaura Harms

Director Wayne Cilento, who danced the number in the original Broadway production, explains how he re-conceived it for this revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

From Porn Stars to Shakespeare: David West Read Has Had a Wild Broadway Career by Talaura Harms

How the Schitt’s Creek and & Juliet writer went from Broadway, to TV, to Broadway again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM
Thursday, April 20, 2023

WATCH: See the Songs From Season 2 of Schmigadoon!, Including a Sweeney-Esque Number About Tasty Orphans by Talaura Harms

The second season of the musical comedy series is now streaming on Apple TV+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

On the Red Carpet: Neil Patrick Harris Has Some Fun With Playbill at Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Talaura Harms

Plus, former Broadway Peter Pans Cathy Rigby and Sandy Duncan attended opening night of Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

The Thanksgiving Play Officially Opens Broadway Premiere April 20 by Talaura Harms

Chris Sullivan, D'Arcy Carden, Katie Finneran, and Scott Foley star in the comedy from playwright Larissa FastHorse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Suzan-Lori Parks Is Out Here Creating 'Awesome-Sauce Delivery Systems' by Talaura Harms

This season, the playwright premiered two Off-Broadway shows, her Topdog/Underdog had a Broadway revival, and she landed on the Time 100 list.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Patti Lupone Will Play a '450-Year-Old Sicilian Witch' in Marvel's Agatha: Coven of Chaos by Talaura Harms

The Tony winner spilled a few details about the WandaVision spinoff series in her appearance on The View.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM
Friday, April 14, 2023

Farewell to an Icon: The Phantom of the Opera’s Monkey Music Box by Talaura Harms

How Phantom’s longest-running player, the monkey, was created (and he does play music).

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Broadway Revival of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot Opens April 13 by Talaura Harms

Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, and Jordan Donica lead the Lincoln Center Theater production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

In Fat Ham, James Ijames Reinvents Hamlet Through a Lens of Blackness and Queerness by Talaura Harms

The playwright, along with the show's star Marcel Spears, talk about turning the Shakespeare classic on its head.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Get a 1st Look at The Thanksgiving Play on Broadway by Talaura Harms

Chris Sullivan, Scott Foley, D'Arcy Carden, and Katie Finneran star in the Larissa FastHorse comedy at Second Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

The Set List: What Pop Songs and Show Tunes Did Ariana DeBose Mash Up for Her Authenticity Concert? by Talaura Harms

The Oscar winner recently took her solo show to Lincoln Center and yes, she did perform her viral BAFTAs rap.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

Tune In Alert: MCC's Miscast23 Now Streaming by Talaura Harms

If you missed Annaleigh Ashford's Phantom or Ben Platt's Elphaba, there's still another chance to take in the concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM
Friday, April 7, 2023

How the Life of Pi Puppeteers Bring a Zoo to Life on Broadway by Talaura Harms

Movement director Finn Caldwell shares the puppetry tricks that transform bits of foam into a real tiger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The Set List: How Were Broadway's Best Miscast at the 2023 Concert? by Talaura Harms

See what songs Ben Platt, Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Bonnie Milligan, LaChanze, and more sang at the annual MCC gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM
Monday, April 3, 2023

With Ariana DeBose, What You See Is What You Get by Talaura Harms

The self-professed Mashup Queen prepares for her upcoming Authenticity concert at Lincoln Center and reflects on the last couple of years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:12PM

Annaleigh Ashford, Josh Groban, Rachel Zegler, More Get Miscast April 3 by Talaura Harms

Vanessa Williams will be honored at the annual MCC Theater gala event inviting Broadway performers to step outside their usual type.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

The Theatre-Lover's Guide to What's Streaming in April by Talaura Harms

Not one, but two musical television series (Schmigadoon! and Rise of the Pink Ladies), a new stand-up special from John Mulaney, and a new live-action Peter Pan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Friday, March 31, 2023

How Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson Wrote a Children's Book For Their Kids by Talaura Harms

See pages from their new picture book I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know, and hear the two perform it as a song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

On the Red Carpet: The Life of Pi Cast Celebrates Having 17 Broadway Debuts (And Not Being Stranded at Sea) by Talaura Harms

As the Olivier-winning play opened on Broadway, the red carpet included Martha Stewart, Sarita Choudhury, and Richard Parker, himself!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Broadway Star Jeremy Jordan Is Living His Movie Star Dreams in the Rock Film Spinning Gold by Talaura Harms

The beloved actor plays Neil Bogart, founder of the '70s rock label Casablanca Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

How The Thanksgiving Play Is Like Sweet, Hilarious Medicine, According to Its Cast by Talaura Harms

Larissa FastHorse's Broadway comedy stars Chris Sullivan, D'Arcy Carden, Katie Finneran, and Scott Foley.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM
Monday, March 27, 2023

Inside the Controversial Carroll High School Cancellation of Marian by Talaura Harms

School officials say they were trying to protect students by canceling a play with queer characters, but students say they are actually feeling more unsafe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Saturday, March 25, 2023

The Thanksgiving Play Makes Broadway Premiere March 25 by Talaura Harms

Chris Sullivan, D'Arcy Carden, Katie Finneran, and Scott Foley star in the comedy from playwright Larissa FastHorse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Get a 1st Look at Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway Revival of Camelot by Talaura Harms

Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica, and Andrew Burnap star in the Lerner & Loewe musical featuring a new book by Aaron Sorkin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Watch Jeremy Jordan and Casey Likes in This Exclusive Clip From Spinning Gold by Talaura Harms

The two Broadway talents star in the upcoming film about the founder of the '70s record label Casablanca.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

In Up Here, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Were Inspired By Their Own Love Story by Talaura Harms

The new television musical series from Hulu follows two young people falling in love in New York City in 1999.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic