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392 stories by "Sam Eckmann"

Victoria Clark ('Kimberly Akimbo') on how her 16-year-old character teaches the preciousness of life [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"I don't think I'm done creating this part! It's still an exploration," reveals Victoria Clark in reference to the title character of "Kimberly Akimbo." In this new musical from Jeanine Teso…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:30am on April 25, 2023

Brandon Uranowitz ('Leopoldstadt') explores Jewish 'family, identity and memory' in Tom Stoppard's sprawling play [Exclusive Video Interview by Sam Eckmann

"The play is about family, identity and memory," reveals Brandon Uranowitz when asked to synthesize the epic scope of Tom Stoppard's "Leopoldstadt." Having grown up Jewish within an "assimil…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30pm on April 24, 2023

Will Swenson ('A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical') lives out his 'wildest dreams' by embodying the iconic singer [Exclusive Video In by Sam Eckmann

"I'm not exaggerating when I say that I grew up on Neil Diamond," reveals Will Swenson. "He's my Dad's favorite singer of all time. So it was just fed to us with our breakfast, practically."…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 21, 2023

Arian Moayed ('A Doll's House') on discovering 'deep truths' through unconventional staging [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"We're going after so many deep truths," reveals Arian Moayed of the current revival of "A Doll's House." Director Jamie Lloyd has staged Amy Herzog's new adaptation on a mostly bare stage, …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:30pm on April 20, 2023

Crystal Lucas-Perry ('Ain't No Mo' and '1776') on exploring 'what it meant to be Black in America, Black in the world' [Exclusive Video by Sam Eckmann

When the pandemic shifted production schedules of two long-gestating projects, Crystal Lucas-Perry found herself performing in two powerful works back-to-back in her debut season on Broadway…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 3:30pm on April 20, 2023

Patina Miller ('Into the Woods') on how motherhood helped her understand what The Witch is 'fighting for' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"What's exciting for me is being able to appreciate what's come before me, but also not letting that cloud me in any way," explains Patina Miller when discussing her portrayal of The Witch i…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:30pm on April 19, 2023

Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin ('Some Like it Hot') on the 'impossible work' of writing the book of a musical [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"We're both rowdy and silly so I think it was pretty clear that you could say whatever you wanted and it would be fine," says Amber Ruffin of working with writing partner Matthew Lopez on "S…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 18, 2023

Jennifer Weber ('& Juliet' and 'KPOP' choreographer) on being 'inspired by the explosion of numbers in pop concerts' [Exclusive Video by Sam Eckmann

"I love working with actors, it's so fun," says Jennifer Weber in our recent webchat. She adds, "Because you get to find what's unique about each person and the way they bring their own pers…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 17, 2023

Lorna Courtney ('& Juliet') on finding empowerment through pop songs: 'You have to light your own fire within' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

Lorna Courtney gets the crowds at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre to dance and groove in their seats eight times a week in the infectious new musical "& Juliet." The show utilizes iconic po…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 14, 2023

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ('Some Like it Hot' composers) on creating an MGM-sounding score [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"Our characters are wrestling with very contemporary situations," explains Scott Wittman of the musical "Some Like it Hot." He and Marc Shaiman are the Tony-winning songwriting duo behind th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 13, 2023

Bonnie Milligan ('Kimberly Akimbo') explores the complexities of love and grief: 'It's an honor to provide that kind of catharsis' [Exclusiv by Sam Eckmann

"What I find fun about these characters is how to make them human and as real as possible," explains Bonnie Milligan. The actress is currently starring in the Broadway transfer of "Kimberly …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 12, 2023

Ariana DeBose will return to host 2023 Tony Awards in New York City's Washington Heights by Sam Eckmann

Get ready for her to do the thing, again! Oscar winner and Tony nominee Ariana DeBose will return to host the 76th Annual Tony Awards, from the historic United Palace in New York City's Wash…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:15pm on April 12, 2023

2023 Tony Awards eligibility rulings (round 2): Stephen McKinley Henderson, Linedy Genao confirmed as lead actors by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 11, for the second time during the 2022-2023 Broadway season, to discuss the eligibility of seven productions for the 76th Annual Tony A…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 6:45pm on April 11, 2023

Casey Nicholaw ('Some Like it Hot' director) on crafting an epic chase sequence: 'It was seriously like Tetris' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"We just knew we wanted it to feel contemporary," explains Casey Nicholaw of his new musical "Some Like it Hot." Although the show is adapted from the classic film of the same name, there ar…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 11, 2023

Martyna Majok ('Cost of Living') gets personal writing about 'little miracles of connection' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"When I write plays, I hope that they're useful," confesses "Cost of Living" playwright Martyna Majok. "I write them partly to feel less alone myself. And I hope that in going to the theater…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 5:30pm on April 10, 2023

Brian d'Arcy James ('Into the Woods') on finding new meanings in Stephen Sondheim's lyrics [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"It was an extraordinary group of people," says Brian d'Arcy James as he thinks of his "Into the Woods" co-stars. The actor notes that he was "the new kid on the block" given that the hit re…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 3:30pm on April 10, 2023

Stephen McKinley Henderson ('Between Riverside and Crazy') on 'how precious family is' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"It was a family type of thing," says Stephen McKinley Henderson of working on "Between Riverside and Crazy." The play reunited him with a longtime collaborator and friend, playwright Stephe…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 10, 2023

Robert Horn ('Shucked' book writer) on creating a new comedy that's funny and empathetic: 'I always start with the heart' [Exclusive Video I by Sam Eckmann

"What I wanted to do was redefine what I think is an American classic kind of comedy for a new generation," reveals Robert Horn. This mission has resulted in the riotous new show "Shucked," …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30pm on April 7, 2023

Kevin Cahoon ('Shucked') channels Dust Bowl comedians to play a hysterical 'simple philosopher' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"It's hilarious, sweet, universal," declares Kevin Cahoon of the new Broadway musical "Schucked." Original works spend years in development before they make it to the rialto, and the actor h…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 1:30pm on April 6, 2023

'The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window' crashes Tonys race by Sam Eckmann

Apparently, it's never too late to open a show on Broadway. With just 23 days left until the eligibility cutoff for the 2023 Tony Awards, "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" has just anno…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 3:00pm on April 4, 2023

Wayne Cilento ('Dancin' director) honors the true 'eclectic' scope of Bob Fosse [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

"I tried to reference all of the stimulus in his head that led him to create amazing pieces of theater," details director Wayne Cilento on honoring the legendary choreography of Bob Fosse. C…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 2:30pm on April 4, 2023

JoAnn M. Hunter ('Bad Cinderella' choreographer) loves to 'dance on the precipice' [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

JoAnn M. Hunter didn't plan on becoming a choreographer. She built a successful life as a dancer with a dozen Broadway credits before ever having idea to make a career shift. She admits that…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30pm on April 3, 2023

'Good Night, Oscar': Tony nomination #3 for playwright Doug Wright? by Sam Eckmann

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) announced that "Good Night, Oscar" by Doug Wright is a finalist for their 2023 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award. This prize honor…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 6:00pm on March 27, 2023

'KPOP' composer Helen Park poised to make Tony Awards history by Sam Eckmann

The lifespan of the new Broadway musical "KPOP" was cut dramatically short, but that doesn't mean the show is out of the running at the upcoming Tony Awards. "KPOP" pulls back the curtain…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 4:00pm on March 23, 2023

2023 Tony Awards slugfest: 22 productions vie for places in Play races [WATCH] by Sam Eckmann

When surveying the outstanding crop of plays this Broadway season and attempting to make early guesses as to which ones will snag Tony nominations, I can only sum it up as "absolutely insane…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00am on March 21, 2023
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