ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… FROM “THE LAST FIVE YEARS,” TO “TARTUFFE,” TO COHAN, AND MORE… by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

I don’t like the way the new Broadway production of “The Last Five Years” was directed. But that unique Jason Robert Brown musical—long a favorite of mine--still offers rewards aplen…

The Skivvies - New York Medley by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley all about New York City. Songs include: (Theme From) New York, New York (Frank Sinatra), Native New Yorker (Odyssey), New York…

ON THE TOWN… WITH SWEENEY TODD… AND A SPIRITED SPELLING BEE… by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Once or twice a year, I like to recognize exceptional work at the high-school or college level. The students of New York’s Frank Sinatra School of the Arts have outdone themselves with a …

Jay Armstrong Johnson to Take Over the Role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! on Tour by Darryn King

Jay Armstrong Johnson, whose Broadway credits include Parade, The Phantom of Opera and On the Town, will take over the role of Christian in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! Replaci…

ON THE TOWN… VISITING “SUNSET BOULEVARD,” RE-VISITING “DRAG” AND LOUIS ARMSTRONG”S WORLD by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

It’s always fascinated me, seeing how different actors can interpret the same material. In “Sunset Boulevard,” Nicole Scherzinger delivers a bold, bravura star turn I’d never have e…

Erika Jayne, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is back on the town, covering all the latest goings-on in the world of theater. Here's what's on tap this week.  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star…

ON THE TOWN… EXPERIENCING “AUDRA”/“GYPSY” by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Audra McDonald is an American treasure—an artist with complete command of the stage. And if you’re thinking of going, remember that January and February are often the best time of the…

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… AT “RAGTIME” AT CITY CENTER by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Seeing this presentation of “Ragtime” was the most satisfying theatrical experience I’ve had in years. I hope a way can be found to bring “Ragtime” back to Broadway—ideally with…

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA … STEPPING INTO THE WORLD OF DRAG… by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

“Drag: The Musical” has the look and feel of a winner. Production values are first-rate. And the sweet, tender, innocent contributions of a young cast member, Yair Keydar—who sings be…

ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA… SPOTTING TWO NEW ARTISTS-TO-WATCH AT DON’T TELL MAMA by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

The show may have been overly long, but I’m very glad I caught it. Because I saw two up-and-coming “unknown” singers—Robert Levey II and Johnny Sullivan—with as much promise and p…

Studio 5: 80 Years of Fancy Free - New York City Center by New York City Center

Celebrate the anniversary of Fancy Free, Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein’s iconic 1944 collaboration that laid the groundwork for the Broadway musical On the Town and launched Robbins…

I want A Charlotte Bar! by Corine Cohen

The sweetest and most adorable Jennifer Cody who I interviewed when she was in Paper Mill’s ‘ On The Town ‘ Theater and Disney royalty. She played John Goodman’s daughter Charlotte i…

Costume Exhibit | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Step into FOUR DECADES of theatrical history! 👗👑 The FREE Costume Exhibit in the Shiva Theater is NOW OPEN and showcases exquisite pieces from iconic productions like A CHORUS LINE, H…

Jesse Tyler Ferguson on (Finally!) Being Invited to the Tonys Party by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been a treasured member of the Broadway community since his debut in the 1998 revival on On the Town. This season he returns to the sta…

Orfeh and Andy Karl Sing for Frontline Workers at A NIGHT OF HEROES by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: New York City began its return to live events last night with a celebration of 50 local frontline health care heroes in honor of their service to New York throu…

ON THE TOWN WITH THE “LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS” AT BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

I just got back from the Bucks County Playhouse, which I always enjoy visiting, to catch the world-premiere production of “Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” a new musical about Sophie Tucker. …

NEWSIES Seizes the Day at Marriott Theatre by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: From the bustling streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century comes the Tony Award-winning new American musical, NEWSIES, making headlines at the M…

Free TheaterMania Jigsaw Puzzle: Celebrate July 4th With On the Town

They've Got a Million Miles to Go! Performance Sneak Peek from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's not long until the launch of the first national tour of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, led by Elizabeth Stanley (On the Town, Million Dollar Quartet) as Fr…

ON THE TOWN's Cory Lingner and Eloise Kropp Celebrate the 103rd Birthday of Gene Kelly! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Gene Kelly has been big part of this past Broadway season. Not only did the legendary song and dance man play the original Jerry Mulligan in the 1951 film AN AM…

Dance Icon Misty Copeland Performing ON THE TOWN's Miss Turnstiles Ballet! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Beginning August 25, Misty Copeland will make her Broadway debut as 'Ivy Smith' in the Tony Award nominated revival of ON THE TOWN, continuing in the role throu…

Ballerina Misty Copeland Take First Broadway Bows in ON THE TOWN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Beginning last night, August 25, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland made her Broadway debut as 'Ivy Smith' in the Tony Award nominated r…

Kids of MATILDA Perform Through Rain and Shine at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performance…

THE FANTASTICKS Cast Welcomes the Rain at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performance…

A Helluva Trio - ON THE TOWN Performs at Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Click below to watch the stars of ON THE TOWN sing 'New York, New York' and more at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!

Interview: Tonys Special with 2015 Nominee Tony Yazbeck! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on the…

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 3! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 1! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before ON THE TOWN began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 4! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

ON THE TOWN with the Hilarious Jackie Hoffman- Episode 2! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just before On The Town began previews on Broadway, the show's cast and creative team gathered at Ars Nova for the kind of comic relief that only Jackie Hoffman…

Randy Rainbow Returns to the Newsdesk to Talk PETER PAN, Emma Stone & More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this edition, Randy returns to the CTS Newsdesk to di…