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James Sims James Sims is the Senior Editor at BroadwayWorld.com. Beyond his duties on this website, James also contributes as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post.

Having grown up in Los Angeles, California, James spent time working as an entertainment reporter on the west coast before heading to New York City to attend Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.sofasnark.com">SofaSnark.com</a> and follow James on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/simsjames">@SimsJames</a>.





TV Exclusive: 'BETTY'S BACK' - Buckley Sings 'CARRIE'
TV Exclusive: 'BETTY'S BACK' - Buckley Sings 'CARRIE'
March 1, 2009

BroadwayWorld is proud to present the third webisode in our exclusive series 'Betty's Back.' This week shows Buckley reminiscing of her short-lived stint in the Broadway musical Carrie, before launching into the song 'When There's No One.'

TV: Meet Those 'Marvelous Meanies' of THE LITTLE MERMAID - Heidi, Tyler & Eric!
TV: Meet Those 'Marvelous Meanies' of THE LITTLE MERMAID - Heidi, Tyler & Eric!
March 3, 2009

BroadwayWorld's James Sims and Eddie Varley caught up with Heidi Blickenstaff, Tyler Maynard and Eric LaJuan Summers upstairs at Disney's New Amsterdam Theatre to get the backstory on their taking on such memorable villains in The Little Mermaid...

TV: 'BETTY'S BACK' - Betty Buckley Onstage and Off at Feinstein's Webisode 2
TV: 'BETTY'S BACK' - Betty Buckley Onstage and Off at Feinstein's Webisode 2
February 24, 2009

BroadwayWorld is proud to present 'Betty's Back,' a video series following Betty Buckley on stage and off as she entertains theatre lovers at Feinstein's at Loew's Regency.

TV EXCLUSIVE: 'LIZA'S AT THE PALACE' At...Barnes & Noble
TV EXCLUSIVE: 'LIZA'S AT THE PALACE' At...Barnes & Noble
February 20, 2009

Liza Minnelli kicked-off the new release with a 'singing & signing' event at Barnes & Noble store, she was joined by her Broadway co-stars (who are also featured on the cd), Johnny Rodgers, Cortes Alexander, Jim Caruso and Tiger Martina. Billy Stritch led the evening on piano as musical director, BWW TV was there to cheer along as the iconic Minnelli made the night a special standing room only event!

TV: Joan Rivers Talks Books, Broadway & More
TV: Joan Rivers Talks Books, Broadway & More
February 19, 2009

Comedy icon Joan Rivers met her fans at the Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Square, as she signed copies of her two newly published titles. BWW TV was there to spend the evening with the entertainment legend!

Op-Ed: Death of a Theatre Critic
Op-Ed: Death of a Theatre Critic
February 17, 2009

It was with great dismay that I read a recent notice in the Los Angeles Times of layoffs amongst the theatre critic and arts coverage world at publications including the LA Weekly, Daily Variety and the L.A. Daily News...

TV: Betty Buckley in 'Betty's Back' Webisode 1
TV: Betty Buckley in 'Betty's Back' Webisode 1
February 16, 2009

BroadwayWorld is proud to present 'Betty's Back,' a video series following Betty Buckley on stage and off as she entertains theatre lovers at Feinstein's at Loew's Regency. Produced by James Sims and shot by Eddie Varley, webisodes will include performance clips, candid interviews and all around fun. Stay tuned to BroadwayWorld.com for more...

Photo Coverage: 'Pippin' Opens at Taper in LA
Photo Coverage: 'Pippin' Opens at Taper in LA
January 26, 2009

The Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre opened Pippin at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles January 25. Composer Stephen Schwartz and original cast members Ben Vereen and John Rubenstein joined in on the celebration.

TV: Rosie's Broadway Kids Opens Maravel Center
TV: Rosie's Broadway Kids Opens Maravel Center
January 26, 2009

Rosie's Broadway Kids officially celebrates its new home Monday as the Maravel Arts Center has a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the re-modeled facility to the press. Located in the heart of the Broadway community, on 45th Street, Rosie O'Donnell's organization will now have two dance studios, a music studio, library, dressing rooms and much more in its new location.

Hudson Backstage Impresses with 'West Side Story'
December 2, 2008

The Hudson Backstage Theatre on Theatre Row in Hollywood is currently running West Side Story, the classic Romeo and Juliet tale set in New York City. With a talented cast and a small, sparse stage, the company did an impressive job telling such a large story on such a small scale...

Sterling's Showcases Everman, Captivating & Zany
November 26, 2008

The ever charming Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's dinner club was a packed house this past Saturday evening as it celebrated two and a half years of memorable performances with a wonderful show by Allen Everman. From the moment he jumped onto the stage, Everman had the audience captivated by his zany personality and incredible talent.

TV: Off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Struggles with Economy
TV: Off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Struggles with Economy
November 13, 2008

As the oldest, continuously running Off-Broadway theatre in New York, the Cherry Lane Theatre is one of the many businesses in the city that are beginning to feel the pressure of a collapsing economy. James Sims reports...

Geoffrey Going, Confused but Promising at Vitello's
November 10, 2008

The fall season at Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's heated up this past Saturday with a charismatic performance by Geoffrey Going. Used to playing to large theatres Going seemed to struggle in toning down his voice to suit the intimate dinner club setting...

TV:  Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato Meets Billy Elliot
TV: Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato Meets Billy Elliot
October 21, 2008

We caught up with 'Ugly Betty's' Mark Indelicato at the Imperial as the young actor interviewed Billy Elliot's 3 leading 'men'.



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