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TV: ON THE TOWN Cast Sings of 'New York, New York' in Shubert Alley!
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2015

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was held earlier today, May 27th in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. Hosted by HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH's Darren Criss, Broadway's best turned out for the annual performance - including the cast of On the Town, who performed 'New York, New York'- check it out below!

VIDEO: ON THE TOWN Cast Performs 'New York, New York' on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2015

The cast of Broadway's Tony-nominated musical ON THE TOWN stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform the number 'New York, New York.' Watch the appearance below!

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- ON THE TOWN's Howard Kagan
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2015

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Howard Kagan, Best Revival of a Musical nominee for On The Town.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- ON THE TOWN's Joshua Bergasse- 'To Bring It Back is Such an Honor'
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2015

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Joshua Bergasse, Best Choreography nominee for On The Town.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- ON THE TOWN's Tony Yazbeck- 'I Feel Like a Child Again!'
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2015

We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Tony Yazbeck, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee for On The Town.

VIDEO: ON THE TOWN's Alysha Umphress and Jay Armstrong Johnson Perform 'I Can Cook Too' on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2015

ON THE TOWN's Alysha Umphress and Jay Armstrong Johnson stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform the number 'I Can Cook Too' from the hit Broadway musical.

TV Exclusive: She Can Cook Too! Celebrate Hot and Spicy Food Day with New Clip from ON THE TOWN's Alysha Umphress!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 16, 2015

In honor of National Hot and Spicy Food Day, check out a never-before-seen clip of ON THE TOWN's Alysha Umphress singing 'I Can Cook Too.'

VIDEO: 'Today' Show Visits Cast of Broadway's ON THE TOWN
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2014

ON THE TOWN firt premiered on the Great White Way 70 years ago and is now enjoying a successful revival on Broadway. TODAY's Sheinelle Jones joined the production's choreographer and dancers this morning to take a shot at learning the show's difficult choreograph.

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Lea DeLaria and Jesse Tyler Ferguson Perform 'I Can Cook Too' in ON THE TOWN
by Anna Bencivengo - Oct 27, 2014

Just last week, On the Town returned to Broadway in a revival directed by John Rando, which is running at the Lyric Theatre. Before Alysha Umphress and Jay Armstrong Johnson took on the iconic roles of Hildy and Chip, Lea DeLaria and Jesse Tyler Ferguson played them in the 1998 Broadway revival. Watch them perform showstopper 'I Can Cook Too' on The Rosie O'Donnell Show in the video flashback below!

TV: Chatting with the Stars of Broadway's ON THE TOWN on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2014

The new Broadway revival of On The Town, directed by John Rando and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse opened last night on Broadway to rave reviews at the Lyric (formerly Foxwoods) Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand for the after party and you can check out interviews with the full gang after the curtain went down below!

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of ON THE TOWN!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 17, 2014

The new Broadway revival of On The Town, directed by John Rando and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse opened last night on Broadway to rave reviews at the Lyric (formerly Foxwoods) Theatre on Broadway. Check out interviews from the red crapet below!

TV: A Helluva Musical- Watch Highlights from Broadway's ON THE TOWN!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2014

The new Broadway revival of ON THE TOWN, directed by John Rando (Tony Award for Urinetown) and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Emmy Award winner for 'Smash') officially opens tonight, Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

TV: It's a Helluva Town! Watch a Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound ON THE TOWN
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2014

This fall, one of America's classic musical comedies is back on Broadway - On The Town, featuringTony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Clyde Alves. ON THE TOWN, the classic musical comedy love letter to New York City, will return to Broadway this fall in a critically acclaimed production directed by John Rando (Tony Award® for Urinetown) and choreographed byJoshua Bergasse. Bergasse makes his Broadway debut as a choreographer with the production. On The Town will begin previews on Saturday, September 20, 2014 and officially open on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036). Tickets for the new Broadway revival of On The Town are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. The cast just met the press today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the full gang about the production. Check out what they had to say and watch a performance sneak peek below!

VIDEO: FOX's SYTYCD Opens with Iconic Number from Broadway's ON THE TOWN
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014

On The Town choreographer Joshua Bergasse choreographed a performance of the show's iconic opening number, 'New York, New York,' featuring the Top 20 finalists.

VIDEO: Watch Stars of Broadway-Bound ON THE TOWN in New Promo!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014

This fall, one of America's classic musical comedies is back on Broadway - ON THE TOWN! Below, check out a promo for the show filmed throughout New York City.

TV: ON THE TOWN's Broadway-Bound Sailors Storm Shubert Alley, Offer Performance Preview
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2014

BWW was on the scene to capture the excitement, including an appearance and brief performance preview from the sailors of the upcoming Broadway revival of ON THE TOWN, Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Clyde Alves!

TV Exclusive: Watch Highlights from Encores! LITTLE ME
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2014

Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh's Little Me, the opening production of New York City Center's 2014 Encores! season, runs for seven performances, February 5 - 9. The show is directed by John Rando with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Joshua Bergasse.Little Me, Neil Simon's first musical, is the story of the glamorous Belle Poitrine (Rachel York as young Belle, Judy Kaye as older Belle), a self-invented celebrity who has spent her life in pursuit of wealth, culture and social position. Tony Award-winner Christian Borle will play all six of Belle's oddball lovers, who range from an innocent college boy to an octogenarian lecher to the dying king of a tiny European country that doesn't seem to exist. BroadwayWorld brings you and exclusive sneak peek of the cast in action below!

TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of Encores! LITTLE ME with Rachel York, Christian Borle & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2014

Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh's Little Me, the opening production of New York City Center's 2014 Encores! season, runs for seven performances, February 5 - 9. The show is directed by John Rando with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Joshua Bergasse.Little Me, Neil Simon's first musical, is the story of the glamorous Belle Poitrine (Rachel York as young Belle, Judy Kaye as older Belle), a self-invented celebrity who has spent her life in pursuit of wealth, culture and social position. Tony Award-winner Christian Borle will play all six of Belle's oddball lovers, who range from an innocent college boy to an octogenarian lecher to the dying king of a tiny European country that doesn't seem to exist. The company met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with them about the production. Check out what they had to say and watch a performance preview below!

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Tony Nominees Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Part 2
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jan 5, 2014

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, A Christmas Story composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul chat about their musical backgrounds, all of their future projects, and much more. Click here if you missed Part 1 and check out Part 2 below!

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- A CHRISTMAS STORY Writers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, Part 1
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 24, 2013

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, A Christmas Story composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul chat about how they were brought on to the creative team, what their writing process is like, and much more. Click below to check out the first part of the interview!

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