652 stories by "Kathy Henderson"
Since arriving in New York just over a decade ago, Aaron Lazar has proved himself a master at falling in love in musicals—and he has suited up in period costumes with aplomb in shows s…
Solo performances are always a challenge, and in Buyer & Cellar, Michael Urie takes on a triple task: In addition to playing an aspiring actor named Alex who goes to work in the (real!) …
As Neil Patrick Harris sang in the opening number of this year’s Tony Awards, so many child actors are working on Broadway right now, “they’re the reason this whole season …
Glee favorite and Broadway vet Darren Criss rolled into NYC this week for the latest stops on his Listen Up summer concert tour. But before taking the stage at the Paramount in Huntington, L…
As summer heats up, it’s time to say good-bye to six high-profile Broadway and off-Broadway productions set to close in the next two weeks. Below, our quickie guide to what makes these…
Chuck Cooper exudes power on stage, both as a singer and a dramatic actor. His charismatic performance as a pimp named Memphis in Cy Coleman’s 1997 musical The Life earned the Ohio-bor…
In the fifth episode of Entrances, Exits and Everything In Between, Josh Johnston gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at his mother, Patti LuPone, prepping for her appearance at th…
Josh Hamilton has been so good for so long in so many off-Broadway shows, it’s old news to say that he elevates any play he’s in. From the original production of Eric Bogosian&rs…
Four-time Emmy nominee Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement) and Broadway vet P.J. Benjamin (Wicked, Chicago) have signed on for the forthcoming off-Broadway production of I Forgive You, Ro…
On Tony night, Broadway stars pull out all the stops in the latest designer gowns, crisp tuxedoes and to-die-for accessories. After watching dozens of celebs walk the red carpet at Radio Cit…
The 67th annual Tony Awards ceremony is almost here! We’ve pulled together some frequently asked questions about this celebration of Broadway’s best productions and performances …
By the time Richard Rodgers composed the musical Cinderella for television in 1957, his daughter Mary had already launched her own career as a songwriter—and two years later, she debut…
Will Chase is the first to admit that his Broadway career has had its share of speed bumps. But for every disappointment (High Fidelity, The Story of My Life, Lennon), there has been a highl…
New Yorkers had a rooting interest in the 2013 National Spelling Bee, as Arvind Mahankali, a 13-year-old from Queens, made the finals for the third year in a row. The middle schooler had pla…
My One and Only had a rocky road to Broadway back in 1983, with the original director, book writer and set designer given the heave-ho before the show headed to Boston for its out-of-town tr…
We’re heading into Tony Awards week, which means it’s time to plan parties, see shows and listen to a gazillion new cast recordings before filling out your Tony ballot. How to fi…
It’s not every day that Mr. Spock—make that Tom Wingfield—drops by the Broadway.com offices, along with a two-time Tony winner, two-time Tony nominee and a talented young B…
After a seven-year wait, Audra McDonald fans finally have a new solo CD to enjoy, Go Back Home (Nonesuch), and the five-time Tony winner is previewing the eclectic collection in a PBS concer…
Star-crossed lovers Cathy and Jamie are “still hurting,” and fans of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years can’t wait to share their anguish in a new cast recordin…
Once the reality of a Tony nomination sinks in, a new task emerges: looking for the perfect gown to wear to the awards ceremony! In truth, nominees need an entire wardrobe of day and evening…
Victoria Clark is one of Broadway’s most valuable players, a star who can carry a show (as in her indelible, Tony-winning performance in The Light in the Piazza) or bring vibrant life …
Need a special accessory for your Tony Awards party on June 9? Modern Family star and Broadway vet Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his partner, Justin Mikita, have teamed up to create a special edi…
Tony-nominated Cinderella star Victoria Clark has already won Broadway’s biggest prize for her unforgettable performance as Margaret Johnson in The Light in the Piazza and picked up a …
Sometimes you need to ignore the New York critics and dive in to a play centering on a subject you know nothing about. That’s the joy of Nikolai and the Others, Richard Nelson’s …
The New York Drama Critics’ Circle held its annual awards ceremony on May 13, presenting the award for Best Play to Christopher Durang for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike and the B…