80 stories by "Broadwaygirlnyc"
A debate started up tonight when a tweeter suggested that Cinderella shouldn't be brunette on Broadway.
The Performers starring Cheyenne Jackson, Henry Winkler, Alicia Silverstone, Ari Graynor, Daniel Breaker, and Jenni Barber will close on Sunday night, November 18, after 23 previews and on…
This weekend my friend Jill amp I went on The Ride -- a big tour bus with seats facing sideways, and one giant window like an imax screen looking out on the city. This is not just a facts-an…
Earlier this week I had my iPod on shuffle as I walked around the theatre district. Somewhere around 47th amp Broadway, a beautiful instrumental track came on, which I didn't recognize for …
There are cast albums that we blast as we decorate for a party. There are those that are perfect for driving along an open highway with the top down. Certain albums make perfect workout so…
I go to the Bway Flea every year I love the piles of t-shirts and tote bags, the stacks of cast albums on both CD and LP, the buttons and keychains and stickers and promotional items. My fav…
Sometimes, we just need to turn on the waterworks. Stressful day at work, fight with the boyfriend, missing a family thats far away sucks. And tears help. Here is a list of the Broadway s…
Whats better than grabbing a mic and having your moment in the spotlight Whether youre a seasoned pro, an amateur who knows her way around a microphone, or a fan who only sings in the shower…
You should have heard me squeal when I saw the media shelves at Housing Works Thrift Shop on 9th Avenue today.
In New York City, we're fortunate enough to have access to a bevvy of theatre-related events -- many of which are free or low-cost -- to enjoy on the days we can't get to a show. Here are a …
When a friend recently had a baby, I sent a basket that included baby gifts, and the Once CD. What I didn't expect is that the album was as much of a gift for baby as it was for Mom it beca…
Tweeting and writing about theatre has brought me back into the community I lost when I was an actor. The solitary act of tweeting became a means to connect with thousands of theatre-lovers…
Welcome to the BroadwayGirlNYC 2012 Tony Awards LIVE BLOG
The Tony Awards Drinking Game has become a tradition, and this year its going to be sloshier and more dizzying than ever before Choose your favorite Broadway-themed cocktail or mocktail and …
Its Tony Awards time, and I've put together a menu based on this year's musical amp play nominees. I include references to twenty different nominated shows. Can you recognize them all
Every person I know who is successful in the arts has something in common they all worked for free, or very low pay, for a long time before hitting it big. This includes administrators, pro…
This week the 2012 Tony Awards Nominations were announced I always get up early to watch the nominations on NY1 but my favorite part of the noms is the day after, when the nominees meet the…
Ever since I saw Evita on Broadway, my brain has been ticking, reminding me, almost begging me to further explore what first occurred to me in the Marquis Theatre that theres a fascinating r…
Spring is here which means it's time to break out the sundresses and swimsuits. Working off the winter padding can be tough, so I've compiled a brand-new playlist to get your pumped up and …
If youre just joining the party, last week I invited readers to tweet Hey BroadwayGirlNYC, give me MyThreeShowtunes I then sent each person three randomly selected showtunes from a predeter…
Writers and creative thinkers, this contest is for you. I give you three showtunes you connect the songs with an original story that incorporates all three. One author will win the biggest…
This week I got an email from a theatre-loving mama named Liz who asked me for tips on taking her little ones to the theatre. I immediately referred her to my twittering colleagues at Broad…
Pop culture and Broadway. They have a long history together. However, there remains a divide brought into the spotlight in recent days after Randy Jackson, for the umpteenth time, dismiss…
Happy February Eager to get a jump start on booking up your calendar for the month Since no one can be everywhere at once, here are my official BroadwayGirlNYC picks for the month of Februa…
Once upon a time, believe it or not, I was as much an Indie Rock girl as a BroadwayGirl. This is the story of the surprising journey back to my Broadway roots.
