Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wicked review – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a blast in sugar-rush Wizard of Oz fantasy by Peter Bradshaw

Stephen Schwartz’s musical prequel has been brought to the big screen, with Erivo’s charismatic Elphaba exerting a planetary pull over a star-studded cast As Kermit the Frog and the Hulk…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Video: Phillipa Soo Shares Lyric Mishap During HAMILTON Performance

On Monday, Phillipa Soo visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her role in the new ABC drama Doctor Odyssey. While on the show, the performer shared a mishap from her time in Broadway's Hamilt…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Behind the scenes of David Korins’ new scenic-design exhibit by Ruthie Fierberg

What did the set of “Hamilton” almost look like? See exclusive sketches of Korins’his earliest ideas here and as part of the installation.

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Broadway Shows to See This Fall: ‘Our Town,’ ‘Gypsy’ and More by Laura Collins-Hughes

A guide to every show on Broadway, including new musicals, Tony winning-dramas, quirky hits and veterans like “Hamilton” and “Chicago.”

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Ali Bourzgui on Awards, Activism, and Art by Matt Rodin

Ali and Matt have a candid conversation on Ali's TOMMY journey, what he learned from the COMPANY tour, and the role of art in fostering social change. Matt sits down with actor, musician,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:00AM
Monday, November 18, 2024

Lantern Theater Company presents Keith Hamilton Cobb’s American Moor by An Nichols

Keith Hamilton Cobb’s American Moor, which follows a Black actor reluctantly auditioning for an Othello helmed by a white director, gets its Philly premiere at the Lantern. An Nichol revie…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:21PM
Friday, November 15, 2024

MaddAddam review – an epic dance through Margaret Atwood’s dystopia by Lyndsey Winship

Royal Opera House, LondonWayne McGregor’s take on the novelist’s complex tale is ambitious, beautiful and, though wanting in some parts, redeemed by incredible performances It makes comp…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:02AM
Monday, November 11, 2024

Mandy Gonzalez on Being Sunset Boulevard's 'Greatest (Guest) Star of All' by Kathy Henderson

No one needs to wonder how Mandy Gonzalez feels about playing Norma Desmond once a week in the insanely entertaining Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard. Her solo album, after all, is title…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:31PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024

Chunky Move: 4/4 review – smooth moves and sudden stops to an off-kilter metronome by Lyndsey Winship

Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonPairs of dancers exactly in time with each other act out Anthony Hamilton’s hypnotic contemporary dance algorithm It looks a bit like Janet Jackson’s Rhythm N…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM
Monday, November 4, 2024

Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks With Questlove in QUEST FOR CRAFT Clip

BroadwayWorld is excited to debut an exclusive clip of Lin-Manuel Miranda in a deleted scene from the latest season of Quest for Craft. In the clip, the Hamilton writer recalls the challenge…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Ensemble Arts Philly and the Shubert Organization present Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton by An Nichols

Just in time for the week of the 2024 election, Hamilton is back in town, running at the Academy of Music through November 24. The current production boasts a great cast and sometimes differ…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:52PM

Alexander Ferguson and Housso Semon to Make Voiceover Debuts in New Film BUT I'M A SHOE

Filmmaker Chen Drachman is bringing Broadway stars to the St. Louis International Film Festival with the world premiere of her new film, But I’m a Shoe. The film stars Alexander Ferguson…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:07PM
Sunday, November 3, 2024

Video: John Mulaney and SNL Cast Parody HAMILTON and More in 'Port Authority Duane Reade' Sketch

Watch John Mulaney, Pete Davidson, Andy Samberg, Bowen Yang, and more parody musicals from the Port Authority Duane Reade in the sketch here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM
Friday, November 1, 2024

November on the London Stage: An Agatha Christie Thriller, a Curious Musical, an Oscar Wilde Romp and More by Matt Wolf

A Victorian classic gets a modern-day makeover, Benjamin Button sings, and a popular superhero gets a London stage outing: Those are among the highlights of a characteristically busy month o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

Little-known theater jobs: dialect coach by Ruthie Fierberg

As the coach for shows like “Suffs,” “Hamilton” and “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” Dawn-Elin Fraser is an expert of speech and accents.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:31AM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

New Team Joins Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and native of Columbia, South Carolina, has expanded as a new team of investigators, We Are the Essentials, joins the mission to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM
Monday, October 28, 2024

Video: Tony-Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. Performs the National Anthem At the World Series Game 3

Acclaimed performer Leslie Odom, Jr. brought his Tony and Grammy Award-winning vocal stylings to tonight's World Series match up between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Betting in Broadway: A guide to NYC’s hottest shows by Jack Quinn

Broadway is the embodiment of the most in-demand shows in the world. Getting good tickets to a Broadway show can feel like winning the lottery. Famous shows like Hamilton, The Lion King, Wic…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:42PM

Tony-Winning Producer Jeffrey Seller to Release Memoir, Theater Kid, in Spring 2025 by Hayley Levitt

Jeffrey Seller, the Tony-winning producer behind Hamilton, In the Heights, Avenue Q and many other Broadway hits, is releasing a memoir this spring. Titled Theater Kid, the book is publis…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Exclusive: Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller to release memoir by Ruthie Fierberg

Known for producing "Rent" and "Hamilton," Seller will publish his memoir, "Theater Kid," in 2025.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:59AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Celebrating #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth by Hamilton

"I hope that I can inspire other Filipinos just by showing that it's possible, the same way other Filipino artists before me, did for me." Broadway cast member Reanne Acasio on what being in…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:00PM
Monday, October 21, 2024

‘Every fear you’re supposed to have as a New Yorker’: Lin-Manuel Miranda on rebooting cult movie The Warriors by Chris Wiegand

The creator of Hamilton and the writer Eisa Davis explain why they turned the classic film into a Jesus Christ Superstar-style concept album, with the help of hip-hop royalty – from Ghostf…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:31PM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

Missing ‘Hamilton’ Dancer’s Family Shares Message Amid Search: ‘We Will Not Stop Looking for You Until We Bring You Home’ by Michaela Zee

Family members of Zelig Williams, a missing Broadway dancer whose credits include “Hamilton” and “MJ the Musical,” appeared on CNN Saturday morning to share updates on their search. …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:27PM
Friday, October 18, 2024

Hamilton plays the Buell Theatre Oct 16 - Nov 24! by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:41PM

Hamilton plays the Buell Theatre Oct 16 - Nov 24! by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:36PM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

The Warriors review – Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis come out to play with firecracker musical by Chris Wiegand

(Atlantic)This concept album based on Walter Hill’s 1979 film features megastar rappers, Hamilton alumni and styles from metalcore to salsa – it is pulled off with breathtaking brio The …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12PM

Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call

A Wonderful World stars James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton) as Louis Armstrong. Joining him are Darlesia Cearcy (How to Dance in Ohio) as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum (The Book of M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams Went Off Medication Before Disappearance; Family Pleads For Help

Authorities in South Carolina continue to search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer and Columbia, South Carolina native, who has been missing since Thursday, October 3rd. W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

John Cardoza and Solea Pfeiffer Join Broadway's Spectacular Spectacular Moulin Rouge! Tonight by Hayley Levitt

John Cardoza and Solea Pfeiffer take the lead at Moulin Rouge! on October 15 as Broadway's newest Christian and Satine. Cardoza and Pfeiffer assume the roles from the musical's original …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32AM
Monday, October 14, 2024

Family of Missing HAMILTON Alum Zelig Williams Hires Private Investigator

Authorities in South Carolina are intensifying the search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway performer and Columbia, South Carolina native, who has been missing since Thursday, Octob…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32PM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Lakeplay by Scotty Bennett

Welcome to 'Lakeplay," a character study-play written by Drew Valins and directed by Hamilton Clancy. It is billed as “a terrifying adventure” but does not live up to that description. T…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:36PM

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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