Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti Is Back with Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares by Darryn King

Laura Benanti is bringing her musical comedy show, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, back to the Minetta Lane Theatre. The show, which premiered with three sold-out performances at the venue in F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Friday, October 20, 2023

Haydn Gwynne, Billy Elliot the Musical’s Original Mrs. Wilkinson, Dies at 66 by Hayley Levitt

Haydn Gwynne, celebrated stage actress of both Broadway and the West End, died on October 20 morning after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement by producer Cameron Mackintosh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:49PM

Haydn Gwynne, star of stage and screen, dies aged 66 by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Celebrated actor was nominated for multiple Olivier awards in her theatrical roles and best known for Drop the Dead Donkey and The Windsors on TV The actor Haydn Gwynne has died of cancer at…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:19AM
Friday, August 4, 2023

How Once Upon a One More Time Got Britney Spears’ Stamp of Approval by Broadway.com

Justin Guarini burst into the public consciousness as first-ever runner-up of reality voice competition American Idol. Since then, Guarini hasn’t taken the traditional path of a pop vocali…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:49AM
Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Skivvies and Laura Benanti - This Is Your Broadway Life by Lauren Molina

Laura Benanti joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley from all the shows she’s done on Broadway. Songs include: Do Re Mi (The Sound of Music), Hit Me with …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:58AM
Monday, July 3, 2023

A Conversation with Rachel Bay Jones by Lauren Van Hemert

Listen to what Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Rachel Bay Jones has to say to Beltline to Broadway about seeing her first Broadway show, leaving the business, and returning triumphantly. …

SOURCE: www.spreaker.com at 02:03AM
Thursday, February 16, 2023

Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time Announces Principal Cast by Ruthie Fierberg

Justin Guarini, Briga Heelan and Aisha Jackson will star in the upcoming musical Once Upon a One More Time, reprising the roles they originated in the show’s Washington, D.C., tryout. The…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:16AM
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

#26 – Justin Guarini: Creating Unbreakable Confidence with our Favorite American Idol by Automatic Episode Import

You probably know Justin from the very first season of American Idol in 2002 - or you may know him from his appearances on the Broadway stage, including Wicked, American Idiot, Romeo & J…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 08:29PM
Monday, July 11, 2022

Tony Winner Laura Benanti & Husband Patrick Brown Welcome Daughter by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony winner Laura Benanti and her husband Patrick Brown welcomed a new addition to their family on July 9. Louisa Georgia Benanti-Brown was born at 2:43AM ET. Benanti shared the news on Inst…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM
Monday, April 18, 2022

Patti LuPone to Headline Lincoln Center Theater Gala With Songs From a Hat Concert by Caitlin Moynihan

Company star Patti LuPone will headline Lincoln Center Theater's 2022 Gala with a special Songs From a Hat concert. The one-night-only event will take place on May 9 at 7:30PM at the Vivian…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Broadway From A to Z: B by JK

Today, we continue our new series that is strictly to the letter. Broadway From A to Z, will look at the people, shows and history of The Great Bright Way! Obviously, with each entry, we'll…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:06AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021

At This Theater: The Belasco by JK

I've been seeing shows at the Belasco Theatre long enough to have been there before and after its refurbishment. The Belasco of today is a far cry from the old, which was dingy, dirty, and …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:42AM
Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Broadway in a Box CD Review: Anything Goes 1987 Cast Recording by JK

Broadway in a Box CD Review: Anything Goes (1987) At Christmas a few years ago, Jeff gave me a copy of Broadway in a Box: The Essential Broadway Musicals Collection. He has now given me the …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:36AM
Thursday, June 17, 2021

Patti LuPone, Carrie Fisher & More to Receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by Lindsey Sullivan

We'll drink to this! The Hollywood Walk of Fame's class of 2022 has been revealed! ABC7 reports that Tony winner Patti LuPone will be among the honorees to be recognized at next year's induc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:54PM
Sunday, February 7, 2021

Spotlight On...Drew Larimore by Michael Block

Name: Drew Larimore Hometown: Louisville, KY Education: B.A. Emerson College Why theater?: Honestly, it's the only medium that electrifies me, terrifies me, stymies me, inspires me; it's the…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:06PM
Monday, February 1, 2021

43 – Justin Guarini, Actor & Artrepreneur by Bpn Admin Cs

Justin Guarini’s robust performance career launched with the first season of American Idol in 2002. His stage and screen appearances since then include Broadway productions of American Idi…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 12:10AM
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

"Hit Songs" From Broadway Misfires: Showstoppers Edition by JK

This edition of "Hit Songs" From Broadway Misfires proves two things. One, even the masters of the art form can have a flop, and, two, even a flop can generate a toe-tapping big number. Thes…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:18AM
Friday, October 30, 2020

Tony Winner Laura Benanti Joins Gossip Girl Reboot by Caitlin Moynihan

Are you ready, Upper East Siders? Tony winner Laura Benanti is joining the cast of the upcoming Gossip Girl reboot on HBO Max, according to Deadline. Serving as a sequel to the original ser…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM
Monday, August 10, 2020

The Best Audition Song Suggestions for The Addams Family by Character by Performerstuff

The Best Audition Song Suggestions for The Addams Family by Character Written by Tiffany Wilkie Updated July 22, 2020 You’ve got an audition coming up! Better check out these songs a…

SOURCE: performerstuff.com at 01:55PM
Monday, July 20, 2020

Brian Stokes Mitchell Concert Will Benefit Berkshire Theatre Group, The Actors Fund & Black Theatre United by Lindsey Sullivan

From the Upper West Side to The Berkshires! Berkshire Theatre Group has announced that Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is set to take the—socially distanced—stage at the Colonial Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM
Thursday, June 18, 2020

Danny Burstein Wins Drama League Award; Moulin Rouge!, The Inheritance & More Triumph by Lindsey Sullivan

Six-time Tony nominee and Moulin Rouge! standout Danny Burstein was named the winner of the Drama League's Distinguished Performance Award on June 18. Burstein's triumph was announced along…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

BEST OF THE DECADE: The Broadway Top 40 Countdown: #30-21 by JK

Last week, we began The Broadway Top 40 Countdown of the best new Broadway songs of the last decade. If you missed it, you can check it out HERE. This week, we get up to the middle of our l…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:18AM
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

BEST OF THE DECADE: 15 Favorite New Musicals Based on Films by JK

Love 'em or hate 'em, musicals based on films have been on Broadway for decades. There have been some great ones (Grand Hotel, Sunset Boulevard), and some not so great ones (you know what we…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:24AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2020

BEST OF THE DECADE: The Broadway Top 40 Countdown #40 -31 by JK

Only time will tell if the second decade of the 21st Century will have generated what will be known as a "classic Broadway musical." No one knows for sure. But with the wonderful mix of esta…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:32AM
Friday, May 29, 2020

Laura Benanti's #SunshineSongs Inspires HBO Max Special Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 by Lindsey Sullivan

As previously reported, Laura Benanti gets high marks for spotlighting theater-loving students whose school musicals were canceled as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The Tony winner's #Suns…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM
Thursday, April 16, 2020

Musical of the Month: The Drowsy Chaperone : The Cast by JK

This charming little musical was all the more charming because of its thoroughly stellar cast. The talent on this roster of the original Broadway cast is mind-boggling. Not just chock full o…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Friday, February 7, 2020

Kelli O'Hara, Laura Benanti & Megan Hilty to Launch New Concert Series at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andy Lefkowitz

A trio of Broadway favorites have been selected to inaugurate Feinstein's/54 Below's new Diamond Series, which will feature concert-length performances at the midtown venue. Tony winners Kel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Our 5 fave School Of Rock The Musical moments by Kitty Underwood

We look back at our five favourite moments from the London production of School Of Rock The Musical, which you can still grab your tickets for! The post Our 5 fave School Of Rock The Musical…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:04AM
Monday, December 9, 2019

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Laura Benanti

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti about Tori Amos's 1992 album 'Little Earthquakes.' They also discuss Patti LuPone, Arthur Laurents, Joni Mitc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Spotlight On...Roberto Araujo by Michael Block

Name: Roberto AraujoHometown: Mexico City, MexicoEducation: Theatre Major in Mexico CitySelect Credits: West Side Story at North Shore Music Theatre, In the Heights at GALA Theatre, Evita at…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:24PM
Monday, October 28, 2019

Look Back at Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown in Celebration of Justin Guarini by Marc J. Franklin

The American Idol alum, who made his Broadway debut in the 2010 musical adaptation of the film, celebrates his birthday October 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

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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