Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Call Me Izzy Star Jean Smart on the Role That Pulled Her Back to Broadway by Beth Stevens

Jean Smart is back on Broadway for the first time in 25 years in Call Me Izzy, Jamie Wax’s solo play about a woman in rural Louisiana whose life has been shaped by poverty and violence. Iz…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Maybe Happy Ending's Helen J Shen, Call Me Izzy's Jean Smart and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

When it's summer in the city, there's no better way to beat the heat than with a Broadway show. See what's treading the boards in the latest episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal.�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

Hear From Jean Smart, Helen J Shen and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both …

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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

Vosk and Hilty to return to their shows, Smart to miss ‘Call Me Izzy’ performances, Iglehart to join ‘& Juliet’ ‘Take Me Out’ playwright Richard Greenberg dies, Rudin to prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Broadway Box Office Stumbles During July 4th Holiday Week, With Star Absences Hitting ‘Gypsy’, ‘Call Me Izzy’ & ‘Death Becomes Her’ by Greg Evans

Broadway wilted a bit in last week’s summer heat, with 23 of 30 shows taking a hit at the box office, some significantly. No doubt playing a part in Broadway’s overall decline last week …

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:56PM

Jean Smart Out of Call Me Izzy With Knee Injury; Johanna Day Starring Through July 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo show serves as the Broadway debut for playwright Jamie Wax.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Jean Smart Out Of Broadway’s ‘Call Me Izzy’ This Week Due To Knee Injury by Greg Evans

Jean Smart is out of her solo Broadway play Call Me Izzy this week due to a knee injury. An Instagram message on the show’s official page says, “We look forward to having her back on sta…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:56PM

Jean Smart Out of CALL ME IZZY on Broadway Due to Knee Injury

Jean Smart, who is currently starring in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy on Broadway, will be out of the show due to a knee injury. The official Instagram account for the show …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, & Ariana Grande Win Dorian TV Awards- See the Full List

Cole Escola, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more have been recognized for their work at GALECA's 16th Dorian TV Awards. GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics and the Dorian A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM
Monday, July 7, 2025

Broadway Review: “Call Me Izzy” at Studio 54 (Through Sunday, August 17, 2025) by David Roberts

Isabelle Scutley is the main character in a new Broadway play that stars a riveting Jean Smart. She prefers to be called “Izzy” even though her husband Ferd disapproves. Fred is also psy…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 10:43AM
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/29/25 - THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Closes & Hits Top 5

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 6/29/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM
Saturday, June 28, 2025

Tony Talk: Will Jean Smart’s heartbreaking performance in ‘Call Me Izzy’ be remembered at the 2026 awards? by David Buchanan

Sam Eckmann and David Buchanan discuss her performance in the solo drama.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Monday, June 23, 2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025

Call Me Izzy by Elyse Trevers

At the end of Season 4 of “Hacks,” there’s a rumor that Debra Vance (played by the incredibly funny, talented Jean Smart) is dead. I’m here to report that she isn’t dead. In fact, …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 07:19PM

the Summer 2025 Broadway vlog | pt 2 - Operation Mincemeat, Dead Outlaw, Just in Time, and more... by MickeyJoTheatre

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This Week on Broadway for June 22, 2025: Beau the Musical by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Beau the Musical, The Wash @ NFT at WP Theater, Dancers Over 40 Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Chicago @ 54 Below, Call M…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Friday, June 20, 2025

Video: Writer Jamie Wax Discusses the Genesis of CALL MY IZZY on CBS MORNINGS

Writer Jamie Wax is making his Broadway debut with Call Me Izzy, the new one-woman play starring Jean Smart. With the show now running at Studio 54, Wax stopped by CBS News to chat about the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Call Me Izzy on Broadway Will Host Izzy's Project Talkbacks Weekly, Partnering With Human Rights Organizations by Meg Masseron

Starring Jean Smart, the work centers on a woman trapped in an abusive marriage who finds possible escape through writing poetry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

CALL ME IZZY Launches 'Izzys Project' Social Impact Campaign

Call Me Izzy will launch Izzy’s Project, a social impact campaign designed to extend the conversation beyond the stage and offer real-time resources and opportunities to spark reflection, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/15/25

Click below to access all the Broadway grosses from all the shows for the week ending 6/15/2025 in BroadwayWorld's grosses section. Also, you will find information on each show's historical …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

‘Call Me Izzy’ starring Jean Smart opens on Broadway, ‘Spelling Bee’ announces New York return, is JamieLloyd’s ‘Evita’ just ‘Sunset 2.0’? Since 2016, “Today on Broadway�…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Monday, June 16, 2025

the Summer 2025 Broadway vlog | pt 1 - Pirates, Floyd Collins, Real Women + the Drama Desk Awards by MickeyJoTheatre

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Jean Smart on Why Call Me Izzy Is a Timely Reminder of the Importance of Art by Logan Culwell-Block

The Emmy-winning Hacks star has returned to Broadway, and to using a Southern accent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. But first... This Week's Call Sheet Sun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM
Sunday, June 15, 2025

This Week on Broadway for June 15, 2025: The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical @ Signature Theatre by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical @ Signature Theatre, The Garland Show @ The Hopkinton Center for the Art…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025

Photos: CALL ME IZZY Opening Night Curtain Call!

Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart took her first Broadway bows in the world premiere production of Call Me Izzy. Go inside curtain call in new photos of the star…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Photos: CALL ME IZZY Star Jean Smart Hit the Red Carpet on Opening Night

The world premiere production of Call Me Izzy has officially opened on Broadway starring six-time Emmy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated actress Jean Smart. Performances run through Aug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Call Me Izzy by Joseph Pisano

Portraying the eponymous Izzy--or Isabelle per the formal preference of a long-ago teacher--the charismatic Smart earns our rapt attention throughout the play, though she cannot begin to ove…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:13PM