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Adrienne Onofri

Adrienne Onofri has been writing for BroadwayWorld since it was launched in 2003. She is a member of the Drama Desk and has moderated panels with theater artists on such topics as women playwrights and directors, mission-oriented theater companies, and backstage plays. Adrienne is also a freelance editor as well as a travel writer and licensed NYC sightseeing guide. She is the author of two books, Walking Queens: 30 Tours for Discovering the Diverse Communities, Historic Places, and Natural Treasures of New York City's Largest Borough and Walking Brooklyn: 30 Tours Exploring Historical Legacies, Neighborhood Culture, Side Streets, and Waterways.






Special Coverage! Jerry Herman Previews His New Documentary
Special Coverage! Jerry Herman Previews His New Documentary
June 20, 2007

Jerry Herman, Barbara Cook and Angela Lansbury watch the made-for-PBS doc 'Words and Music by Jerry Herman' with museum members in NYC.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Brian O'Brien of 'The Pirate Queen'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Brian O'Brien of 'The Pirate Queen'
June 6, 2007

Brian, whose last job was covering the Beast and Gaston in 'Beauty and the Beast,' celebrates his Irish heritage in his 4th Broadway show.

Tony Nominee Anna Louizos, 'High Fidelity' Scenic Designer
Tony Nominee Anna Louizos, 'High Fidelity' Scenic Designer
May 29, 2007

Anna also designed four other shows currently running in NY: 'Curtains,' 'In the Heights,' 'Avenue Q' and 'Altar Boyz.'

Marathon Man: Brían O'Byrne at the 'Utopia' Finish Line
Marathon Man: Brían O'Byrne at the 'Utopia' Finish Line
May 15, 2007

The Tony winner and 'Coast of Utopia' star looks back on an epic run, and ahead to his screen work.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Paula Leggett Chase of 'Curtains'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Paula Leggett Chase of 'Curtains'
May 9, 2007

A veteran of Broadway and regional theater, Paula spills her secrets for surviving injuries, finding love and simply enduring in the biz.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Luis Salgado of 'In the Heights'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Luis Salgado of 'In the Heights'
April 3, 2007

For Puerto Rico native Luis, every day working in 'The Heights' is like a carnaval del barrio.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Nikki Renee Daniels of 'Les Misérables'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Nikki Renee Daniels of 'Les Misérables'
March 9, 2007

Nikki just finished a run as Fantine and is prepping for her first solo cabaret on April 9.

Durang Durang: A Dialogue with the 'Adrift in Macao' Auteur
Durang Durang: A Dialogue with the 'Adrift in Macao' Auteur
February 19, 2007

Comic playwright Christopher Durang talks with BWW about musicals, politics, maturity, and the hits & misses of his career.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Sarah Jane Everman of 'The Apple Tree'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Sarah Jane Everman of 'The Apple Tree'
February 7, 2007

It's the third Broadway show for Sarah Jane, and the second time this former beauty pageant winner is understudying a Kristin Chenoweth part.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dominic Roberts of 'Mary Poppins'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dominic Roberts of 'Mary Poppins'
January 12, 2007

Dominic, who quit his H.S. baseball and hockey teams to concentrate on theater, is playing more than half a dozen characters in his Broadway debut.

GYPSIES OF THE MONTH: A Few Little Whos from 'The Grinch'
GYPSIES OF THE MONTH: A Few Little Whos from 'The Grinch'
December 16, 2006

Four young members of the cast of 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical' discuss life in Who-ville and on Broadway.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Bernard Dotson of 'Chicago'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Bernard Dotson of 'Chicago'
November 15, 2006

Bernard, who took up dancing at age 25, is having an eventful season with 'Chicago': first filling in for Usher, and soon celebrating the revival's 10th anniversary.

Exclusive Coverage! Brian Stokes Mitchell's Singing Lesson
Exclusive Coverage! Brian Stokes Mitchell's Singing Lesson
October 9, 2006

Speaking to a group of voice teachers and students, Mitchell dissected one of his signature tunes, 'The Impossible Dream.'

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michelle Aravena of 'A Chorus Line'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michelle Aravena of 'A Chorus Line'
October 4, 2006

Rejected at her first audition, Michelle fought her way into the Chorus Line and is now covering Diana and three other roles.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Angela Pupello of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Angela Pupello of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
September 7, 2006

Back in NYC after doing sketch comedy and nonmusical theater in L.A., Angela will play the 'Drowsy' lead Janet for a week in September.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Andy Pellick of 'Tarzan'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Andy Pellick of 'Tarzan'
August 4, 2006

Andy's eye-catching Broadway stunts have included swinging on jungle vines, kicking up his high heels and flying ominously through Oz and Transylvania.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Roger Preston Smith of 'Hello, Dolly!'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Roger Preston Smith of 'Hello, Dolly!'
July 5, 2006

Ten years after serenading Carol Channing on Broadway and tour, Roger is now waiting on Tovah Feldshuh in 'Dolly!' at N.J.'s Paper Mill Playhouse.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cara Cooper of 'The Wedding Singer'
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cara Cooper of 'The Wedding Singer'
June 16, 2006

Life imitated art on the '42nd Street' tour for Cara, who's now an expert at last-minute understudying.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ramón Flowers of 'Hot Feet'
May 15, 2006

Between the 'Chorus Line' tour in 1980 and his six Broadway shows since '98, Ramón was an internationally known ballet dancer.

Megan Lawrence: On Top of Her 'Game'
April 23, 2006

An interview with THE PAJAMA GAME's scene-stealing Gladys and offstage mom of three.



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