Mattress Casting; New Group Season; Etc. By: David Sheward July 15, 2024: The complete cast has been announced for the Broadway transfer of the Encores! presentation of Once Upon a Mattress. In addition to …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Bullets Babes are at it again! In the video below, check out the first installment of a special series, in which the lovely ladies of Bullets Over Broadway explain the slang of…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Bullets Babes are at it again! In the video below, check out the next installment of a special series, in which the lovely ladies of Bullets Over Broadway explain the slang of …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Bullets Babes are at it again! In the video below, check out the next installment of a special series, in which the lovely ladies of Bullets Over Broadway explain the slang of …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Nick Cordero, a nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Bullets Over Broadway, who chats about how Broadway saved his life, why h…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written byWoody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 fil…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, will begin preview performances on Tuesday, March 11 and officially open Thursday, April 10, 20…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 fi…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Preparations are well underway for the 2014 Tony Awards ceremony this Sunday! Cues were set, entrances timed, and performances streamlined during rehearsals today, June 5, at Radio…

Age: 32 Hometown: Newtown, CT Current Role: Hannah Cruz plays Inez Milholland, the American labor lawyer who led the 1913 women’s suffrage parade, in Shaina Taub's historical musical Suffs. Credits: Cruz …

Vineyard Theatre announces the company’s upcoming 41st Season which will include two full productions. The season will begin with the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell Jr. (Wet Brain), V…

Cole Porter (photo by Horst P. Horst).January, 1, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler In the spirit of ringing in the new year, here’s a reprise of a column I previously wrote (with some 2022-…

The writer Joan Didion once said that “we tell ourselves stories in order to live.” But lately an increasing number of theater makers have not only been telling the stories of their lives but sharing them o…

Oscar and Tony Award nominee Douglas McGrath died suddenly on November 3 in New York City at the age of 64. McGrath recently performed in his solo autobiographical show Everything's Fine, directed by John Lit…

The multi-hyphenate was known for directing 1996’s Emma, co-writing Bullets Over Broadway and writing the book for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Writer, director and actor Douglas McGrath has died at the…

Douglas McGrath, the director and writer whose work spanned film, stage and television and earned him a Tony nomination for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and an Oscar nomination for the Bullets Over Broadw…

by Sandi Durell . . . Oscar Nominated Actor, Director, and Writer Chazz Palminteri has entertained audiences for over three decades in a variety of roles from Mulholland Falls to television’s Modern Famil…

By Ron Fassler . . .  In the excellent one-person show, Everything’s Fine, now playing at the DR2 Theatre, Douglas McGrath portrays himself. An Academy Award-nominated screenwriter (Bullets Over Broadway, co…

In-person theatre is back in NYC, both on Broadway and beyond. But there are still wonderful shows to stream at home. Below are performances you can watch online this weekend, Friday, September 24 to Sunday, Se…

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Amanda Kloots to Hit the Dance Floor on New Season of Dancing with the Stars Broadway alum Amanda Kloots is putting on her dancing shoes again.…

A couple of months ago, we wrote about onstage cars and our love for them. This time around, we are making tracks, jumping onboard the (Starlight) Express, and celebrating a surprisingly frequent mode of transp…

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the latest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will air in New York Cit…

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the latest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will air in New York City on…

The American Dance Machine for the 21st Century just released a fresh music video of "T'aint Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do" from Bullets Over Broadway in memory of the late Nick Cordero, who earned a Tony nominati…

The dance film is dedicated to the memory of Nick Cordero, who starred in the Broadway musical directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.

Performers include Clyde Alves, Phillip A. Attmore, Michael Biren, Jim Borstelmann, Preston Truman Boyd, Lamont Brown, Barry Busby, Joshua Buscher, Andrew Cao, Jake Corcoran, Casey Garvin, Dan Horn, Jess L…

The Talk co-host Amanda Kloots, wife of the late Broadway actor Nick Cordero, shared an emotional message on Monday marking the one-year anniversary of her husband’s death due to complications from Covid-19. …

Marin Mazzie in Bullets Over Broadway (©Paul Kolnik) Imagine a splashy Broadway musical comedy based on a beloved film, written by its original creator who once toiled for Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows. I…

Last week's Musical of the Month column focused on what has become of the original cast of Hairspray since they took Broadway by storm during the summer of 2002. This week, we'll take a look at what has become…

We have been fans of this month's Standing @ Zero hero since his days in the off-Broadway revival of Bare. Since then, his career has really taken off, with regional theater credits including MUNY's 42nd Stree…

Castmates of the late Nick Cordero from such stage productions as A Bronx Tale, Bullets Over Broadway, The Toxic Avenger, Rock of Ages and Waitress will take part in a special memorial tribute honoring the acto…

The newest episode of the monthly series Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal is here! Hosted by PIX11's Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal, and powered by Broadway.com, the August episode is available to view b…

Zach Braff is remembering his friend, the late Nick Cordero, in a special way. Tattoo artist Doctor Woo shared a photo of his depiction of Nick in Bullets Over Broadway (the show in which the duo shared the sta…

  Below are some of the most popular numbers I videotaped from Broadway in Bryant Park, the weekly summer concerts, from 2012 until.2019, including Corey Cott in “Newsies”, Nick Cordero in “Bullets Over …

As many of you know, our friend Nick Cordero passed away on July 5, 2020 at age 41 after a long struggle with coronavirus.  Nick received a Tony Award nomination for his role of Cheech in Bullets Over Broad…

With the good comes the bad. And there were some really bad shows over the past ten seasons. (Turns out 2015 was lousy with lousy shows!) What is interesting in looking back at these shows is the sheer talent …

A recording of Live Your Life: Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Nick Cordero’s cabaret performance, will be released by Broadway Records. As previously reported, the Tony-nominated performer died on July 5 af…

#Stageworthy News. If “Hamilton” on Disney+  having become the most-viewed streaming video is not evidence enough of the expanding definition of “theater,” I saw nine plays last week (reviewed below) …

The Broadway actor was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Bullets Over Broadway. Cordero had been working on a production of Rock of Ages when he developed symptoms of pneumonia.

Actors’ Equity issued a statement Monday mourning the death of actor Nick Cordero. Cordero passed away July 5 after contracting COVID-19 and spending 95 days in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical…

Tony-nominated actor spent more than 90 days in hospital and had his right leg amputated The Tony award-nominated Broadway actor Nick Cordero, who starred in hit musicals including Waitress, A Bronx Tale and B…

Nick Cordero, an accomplished talent who won over audiences in a slew of notable roles on the New York stage, nabbing a Tony nomination for his turn in Bullets Over Broadway, died on July 5, his wife Amanda K…

Tony-nominated actor Nick Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as “Waitress,” “A Bronx Tale” and “Bullets Over Broadway,” has died in Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as “Waitress,” “A Bronx Tale” and “Bullets Over Broadway,” has died in Los …

The actor, who fought a long battle with the coronavirus, was Tony-nominated for creating the role of Cheech in Bullets Over Broadway.

Broadway actor Nick Cordero has died after complications with COVID-19. The actor, who received a Tony nomination for his role in Bullets Over Broadway and appeared in productions of Waitress, A Bronx Tale�…

Broadway starand former Broadway.com vlogger Betsy Wolfe has announced that she and her husband, musician Adam Krauthamer, have welcomed their first child. She posted the news on Instagram on May 20: "Meet Pop…

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 of award-winners, thi…

Curtains was a unabashed old-fashioned Broadway musical. Big sets, lots of costumes, splashy production numbers and a large cast. The book boasted an impressive twelve principal roles and a sizable ensemble. Fu…

What a joyful way to start out the week! Broadway star Betsy Wolfe has announced that she and her husband, musician Adam Krauthamer, will welcome their first child this spring. Wolfe and Krauthamer met in 2014 …

Gideon Glick is headed to the small screen. The Tony-nominated star, currently delighting audiences as Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors, has been cast in a recurring role on the Comedy Central series…

John Rochette, a veteran of the hit musical Jersey Boys, steps into the role of Tommy DeVito in the off-Broadway production at New World Stages beginning on November 18. Rochette replaces Nicolas Dromard, who p…

by Alessia Salimbene James Moye (second from left) as Carl in Tootsie …

Who is at that table there? We call those three The Plastics! Mariah Rose Faith, Megan Masako Haley and Jonalyn Saxer have been cast as Regina George, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith, respectively, in the firs…

Hear what Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba (CONTACT) has to say about music, dance, her first Broadway show, A CHORUS LINE, and of course, the North Carolina Theatre production of ANNIE.  About the Guest Karen Z…

Mr. Broadway June 2019 is that increasingly rare creature - a constantly working stage actor. He's constantly in regional theaters, and has done a few TV shows and a movie. And he's been a steady presence on Br…

Congratulations to Broadway alums Nick Cordero and Amanda Kloots, who have announced the birth of a son, Elvis Eduardo, born on June 10. Married couple Cordero and Kloots first met while performing on the Great…

Hear what six-time Tony Award-winner Costume Designer William Ivey Long, has to say about his North Carolina beginnings, TOOTSIE, BEETLEJUICE, DIANA: THE MUSICAL, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, act…

Marin Mazzie, the celebrated three-time Tony-nominated actress who passed away of ovarian cancer in September, will be honored posthumously with a special Tony Award at the 2019 ceremony. The award will honor M…

Five years ago, Broadway favorites including Zach Braff, Betsy Wolfe, and the late Marin Mazzie opened the musical adaptation of the classic Woody Allen film Bullets Over Broadway In honor of the occasion, we'r…

The Tony-nominated star of Bullets Over Broadway will make his Feinstein’s/54 Below debut in April.

What is more powerful: fear or love? The autobiographical musical “A Bronx Tale” explores this question, with a lot of heart along the way. Many readers will be familiar with actor Chazz Palminteri from his…

Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas is a musical comedy stalwart. With 14 Broadway credits to his name, he has landed huge laughs in productions like Something Rotten!, Bullets Over Broadway, The Producers and more…

The American Psycho and Bullets Over Broadway star’s comedy chops are on display in full force.

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Betsy Wolfe Announces Solo Concert Engagement Talented Broadway alum Betsy Wolfe will take to the stage at Feinstein's/54 Below for a 201…

Actor and SingerSongwriter Erich Bergen, best known as Blake Moran on the hit CBS drama Madam Secretary recently renewed for its 5th season, will be performing live at the recently unveiled music venue, SONY HA…

He is your dentist! Tony nominee Nick Cordero has signed on to play Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. in the Kennedy Center's highly anticipated new staging of Little Shop of Horrors. Mark Brokaw will direct the previ…

Following a moving tribute with Broadway marquee lights dimmed on September 19, representatives for the late three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie have reached out to Broadway.com to inform fans of how to make a…

The Broadway League has announced an adjustment to a prior decision to dim the marquee lights of only six Broadway theaters on September 19 in memory of the late three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie, who died a…

The Broadway League has announced that several Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights in memory of three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie, who passed away at age 57 on September 13. Marquee lig…

Following a long battle with ovarian cancer, three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie passed away on September 13 at age 57. The original star of Passion and Ragtime made a memorable mark on the theater scene …

Like so many of you, I am completely devastated by the passing of Marin Mazzie. It just seems to impossible to believe.My history of enjoying the power, grace and beauty of her spirit and estimable talents is n…

“Three years ago, my husband and I got married and I had been hounding him for a dog. He said we didn’t have time for a dog and I was in Bullets Over Broadway. When the show closed, my husband was like ‘o…

I'm pretty sure that if you take the time to read theater blogs, you love going to the theater. And you probably keep track of which shows you've seen. Maybe you keep all of your tickets, or collect each show's…

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre’s production of Bullets Over Broadway is a funny romp of a musical. Written by Woody Allen, and based on his 1994 movie co-written by Douglas McGrath, it features excellent mus…

Broadway's celebrated musical A Bronx Tale welcomed its creator, Chazz Palminteri, to the stage in the role of Sonny on May 24. The unprecedented casting move marks the first time an actor has played t…

Chazz Palminteri joins the cast of the celebrated musical A Bronx Tale—based on his play and subsequent film—in the role of Sonny beginning May 24. In an unprecedented casting move, this will mark t…

Broadway alum Heléne Yorke has signed on for the upcoming City Center Encores! presentation of the 1989 musical Grand Hotel. Yorke will take on the role of Flaemmchen in the production, directed and chor…