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Mr. October 2012Clarke ThorellWHY HE'S MR. BROADWAY: Just the other day, he began previews as one of "the bad guys" in the much-anticipated revival of Annie. And he has a career …
Annie and Sandy: CUTE, but NOT HOT! NOTICE: THE POLLING PROGRAM I USE DOES NOT TRACK OR KEEP ANY RECORD OF WHO VOTES! IT SIMPLY RECORDS HOW YOU VOTED.This will…
In just 31 seconds, the rapid fire visuals and perfectly chosen quotes in the voiceover highlight and emphasize all of the very best of Chaplin: The Musical. In short, it does exactly …
Has an apple and a fabulous manicure ever looked so tempting and sinful? Two-time Tony Award® nominee Carolee Carmello stars as Aimee Semple McPherson, the trailblazing media superstar wh…
Broadway Box OfficeWeek #18 of the 2012 - 2013 SeasonSeptember 24 - 30; 22 ProductionsThis week was pretty much the opposite as the previous week - only two shows posted losses in attendance…
With today's announcement of the design team for the upcoming play, Dead Accounts, including costume designer Catherine Zuber, I was reminded of just how much of her work I've seen and…
Imagine making your Broadway debut as the standby to the leading role in the hottest show to hit the stage in decades. Then imagine finding out only a few weeks later that you ar…
So, it's been a busy week for me! Finally a chance to sit down and take a breath!Well, last Sunday, as you know, was the 26th Annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction. It wa…
NOTICE: THE POLLING PROGRAM I USE DOES NOT TRACK OR KEEP ANY RECORD OF WHO VOTES! IT SIMPLY RECORDS HOW YOU VOTED.So far this season, you voted and selected which c…
The release this week of Jekyll and Hyde: The 2012 Concept Recording represents the 6th English language version (7th if you include the Australian promotional CD made for a production that …
THE HEIRESS is a new production of the Tony and Academy Award winning story of Catherine Sloper (Jessica Chastain), the shy and sheltered daughter of a prominent New Yorker. Caught between t…
Broadway Box OfficeWeek #17 of the 2012 - 2013 SeasonSeptember 17 - 23; 22 ProductionsThe Gershwins' Porgy and Bess went out with a minor bang, up only 3.9% over the previous week, but …
Oy vey! Heat up the matzo ball soup! And when you are done reading this, call your mother! The folks over at the off-Broadway hit Old Jews Telling Jokes have asked me to shar…
She sings, she dances, she plays a mean violin. Often, at Once at least, she does all three at the same time. And, of course, she acts. In Once, she is a friend and a …
My absolutely favorite Broadway event is tomorrow! Of course, I'm talking about The 26th Annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction! This is my 5th year in a row, and I can't imagin…
A NEW ROUND OF "HOT/HOTTER" WILL RETURN SOON! THANKS FOR PLAYING EACH WEEK!Over the past few days, news has broken about a potential revival of Les Miserables on Broadway. F…
Rock of Ages: Will Swensen andAmy Spanger (Off-Broadway)Everyone knows that sex sells. Even on Broadway. Rock of Ages does it with tongue-in-cheek 80's hard rock sleaze. Ma…
I have to come clean about one facet of Broadway stars that I don't really care for. The Broadway Star Solo CD. I know, I know. It is practically blasphemy to say that, aki…
Broadway Box OfficeWeek #16 of the 2012 - 2013 SeasonSeptember 10 - 16; 22 ProductionsTo see how this chart is calculated, click the "Box Office" tab at the top of the page. RANKTHISWEEK …
As the fall season gets into full gear, it's CONTEST time again, readers! I'm pleased to share that I have several ticket, CD and other show-related giveaways lined up over the coming …
Justin Bowen made his Broadway debut a week ago, when Chaplin: The Musical opened. Regularly, he is part of the singing, dancing, multiple-role-playing, roller skating ensemble. …
DUE TO MAINTENANCE BEING DONE ON THE SURVEY SITE I USE FOR THE WEEKLY "HOT/HOTTER" POLLS, THIS WEEK'S EDITION WILL NOT POST UNTIL THIS EVENING! PLEASE COME BACK TONIGHT OR THIS WEEKEND…
Broadway Box OfficeWeek #15 of the 2012 - 2013 SeasonSeptember 3 - 9; 21 ProductionsOverall, the Broadway box office was down nearly 6% for Labor Day week. The 15th week of the season …
Since part one of this interview posted, Telly Leung has begun previews of the Broadway-bound musical, Allegiance. In Part I, he discussed that show, as well as his time with the reviv…
