17 stories by "Morgan Steward"
When it comes to crafting the Tony Awards, there's just one group that the Broadway League and American Theatre Wing calls on to transform America's living rooms into a Broadway stage: White…
After creating scenery for more than 350 theatrical productions, Joseph Blakely Forbes, founder of Scenic Art Studios, has developed an artistic attachment to the hand-painted backdrops and …
In taking on the story of the Temptations, choreographer Sergio Trujillo knew he wanted the dance moves to feel new, with a hint of the familiar. Director Des McAnuff knew that the songs fea…
"I'm going to tear down a wall " a brick wall," James Snyder tells me on the phone one morning before his show. Snyder is driving around, looking for better cell reception, as he takes m…
Jagged Little Pill has found a Broadway home. The new original musical, set to the songs of Alanis Morissette, will open this fall at the Broadhurst Theatre. Performances will begin on Sunda…
On a Tuesday morning, I found myself discussing the New York Times crossword puzzle with three-time Tony nominee Brandon Uranowitz. "I started with the minis too because I was afraid of the …
In the back of a London taxicab in the fall of 2018, composer Anaïs Mitchell pulled out her cellphone to show director Rachel Chavkin a picture. On the tiny, illuminated screen, Chavkin s…
The Prom is heading to Netflix! Ryan Murphy, producer of this season's The Boys in the Band, announced on Tuesday that he plans to adapt the musical for the online streaming service as part …
Tony Award-winner Bebe Neuwirth and Tony Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will announce the 73rd Annual Tony Award nominations on April 30. The nominations will be held at the New York Lib…
James Corden is returning to the Tony Awards. The Late Late Show host will return to the stage to host the awards ceremony for the second time. Corden previously emceed the Tony Awards in 20…
Actors' Equity has named Lynn Rhinehart as special counsel, effective immediately. Rhinehart comes to Actors' Equity from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organiza…
Yanni has been announced as the second musician to appear at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre as a part of the new In Residence on Broadway series. The Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist and musi…
Waitress has found its newest Dr. Pomatter. Jeremy Jordan, who is taking over the role from Joey McIntyre, will begin performances on April 8 opposite Shoshana Bean before concluding his run…
The revival, slated to start previews on Sept. 9, 2020, before opening on Oct. 22, is being produced by Scott Rudin and will play at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. Additional casting, in…
Rodeo Drive had an extra special visitor this weekend! Chico, Broadway's original Bruiser, made a special appearance at Pretty Woman: The Musical to visit some of his old Legally Blonde cast…
Today is International Women's Day, just one of the many celebrations during Women's History Month, which for more than three decades has landed in March. Broadway has a rich history of infl…
Henry Timms, current president and chief executive of 92nd Street Y, has been appointed the new president and chief executive of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. In the new role, Timm…
