Review - Marilyn Maye & Michael Garin and Mardie Millit
by Michael Dale
- Oct 11, 2010
This past Friday afternoon I read that this person has been meeting with producers to consider the possibility of appearing on Broadway, in order to, 'expand her brand by taking to the stage.' That evening I heard the 82-year-old Marilyn Maye, after nearly ninety minutes of superlative interpretations of musical theatre classics from the likes of Jerry Herman, Frank Loesser and Kander and Ebb, tell her completely enthralled audience that it's still her ambition to one day be on Broadway, before emoting a beautifully vulnerable 'Losing My Mind' that segued into a classy and celebratory 'I'm Still Here' that brought just about the entire packed Metropolitan Room house to its feet in one of the most adoring ovations I've ever seen.
Benjamin Walker Joins 'X-Men'; No Word on BLOODY's Bway Chances
by Nicolas Coburn
- Jun 18, 2010
Showbiz411 reports that Benjamin Walker, currently starring in Off-Broadway's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, has been confirmed for Matthew Vaughn's upcoming 'X-Men' prequel, 'X-Men: First Class.' According to the report, Walker has been cast as Beast, a role played previously in the series by LA CAGE AUX FOLLES star Kelsey Grammer.
Photo Flash: Tony Kushner Announced First Recipient of Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 18, 2008
Tony Kushner has been named the first recipient of the 'Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award,' it was officially announced today at a press conference in New York City. The award, which was established earlier this year by The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, will be presented at a ceremony on Tuesday, October 21, at 620 Loft & Garden at Rockefeller Center. The honor comes with a cash prize of $200,000, making this by far the largest award ever created to honor and encourage artistic achievement in the American theater.
Going Geeky on 'Spring Awakening' Part 1
by Michael Gilboe
- Dec 7, 2006
Broadway Bullet interview Stephen Spinella about 'Spring Awakening' and his career in this first installment of six interviews. Spinella also discusses 'Angels in America' and advice for actors.
An Interview with Trinity Rep's Curt Columbus
by Randy Rice
- Sep 11, 2006
Curt Columbus is the new Artistic Director of Trinity Repertory Company. On September 20, 2006 he will have his first opening night of his first show at Trinity, He is directing Anton Chekhov's 'Cherry Orchard', which he also translated.
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