TV: They Could Have Danced All Night! Laura Benanti, Norm Lewis and Jared Grimes Celebrate NYC in SpainJuly 1, 2015Some of Broadway's top stars flew over to Madrid this past weekend to celebrate July 4th a bit early with over 3,000 ex-pats and Spaniards. The U.S. State Department invited Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti (GYPSY), Norm Lewis (PHANTOM, PORGY AND BESS), Jared Grimes (Radio City's NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR) for an evening 'Celebrating New York City'. BroadwayWorld has footage from the concert below!
TV: FISH IN THE DARK Montage! Jason Alexander Returns to Broadway in Larry David's Comedy PlayJune 16, 2015Tony Award-winning actor Jason Alexander recently assumed the role of 'Norman Drexel' in Larry David's hit comedy Fish In the Dark, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Alexander steps into the role created by David in the comedy about a death in the family. The limited engagement run of the production, originally scheduled through June 7, is extended for six weeks through Sunday, July 19. Click below to watch a montage of Alexander in the show!
TV: BOMBSHELL Highlights! Katharine McPhee & Megan Hilty Strut Their Stuff for The Actors FundJune 9, 2015The concert presentation of the musical created within the NBC TV series 'Smash,' created by Theresa Rebeck, Bombshell, with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, directed byJoshua Bergasse and Scott Wittman with choreography by Joshua Bergasse and music direction by Marc Shaiman, a one-night only landmark event benefitting The Actors Fund, took place last night, June 8, 2015 at The Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway). BroadwayWorld has highlights from the event below!
TV: THE AUDIENCE's Richard McCabe on His Tony Win - 'It's a Good Award When It's Got Some Weight to It'June 8, 2015?THE AUDIENCE's Richard McCabe just accepted the 2015 Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Prime Minister Harold Wilson. He re-joined THE AUDIENCE after the London production for which he won an Olivier Award for best supporting actor. This is his Broadway debut. BroadwayWorld caught up with McCabe in the winners' room right after his speech - click below to hear his thoughts on his Tony win!
TV: THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren Gushes About FINDING NEVERLANDApril 23, 2015See Academy Award-winnng actress Helen Mirren, currently starring on Broadway in THE AUDIENCE, describe her experience watching the new Broadway musical FINDING NEVERLAND, currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Click below to hear what she has to say!
TV: Chatting with the Cast of Broadway's SKYLIGHT - Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and More!March 11, 2015The upcoming Broadway production of the sold-out West End production of David Hare's Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry, winner of the 2014 London Evening Standard Award for Revival of the Year, is set to begin performances Friday, March 13 at the John Golden Theatre. The production, which will star Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, and feature Matthew Beard, all recreating their acclaimed London performances, opens Thursday, April 2 for a strictly limited 13-week engagement. The company met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the cast and creative team!
TV: The Big Announcement! Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oskar Eustis and More Celebrate HAMILTON's Broadway TransferFebruary 24, 2015BroadwayWorld confirmed earlier today that Hamilton will be heading uptown next season! Lin-Manuel Miranda's newest musical, which opened to rave reviews last week, will arrive on Broadway this summer at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will start previews on July 13th and will open on August 6th. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand today for the big announcement and brings you interviews with Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda and more below!
TV: Watch Highlights from LCT3's VERITE, Starring Anna CampFebruary 20, 2015The LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater world premiere production of VERITE, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, opened this week on February 18, 2015, and runs through March 15 at the Claire Tow Theater. Click below to watch highlights from the play!
TV: Behind the Scenes of Women's Project Theater's BRIGHT HALF LIFEFebruary 4, 2015Women's Project Theater, under the leadership of newly-appointed Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty, is pleased to present the World Premiere of BRIGHT HALF LIFE - a new play by Pulitzer Prize nominee Tanya Barfieldand directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman - in a five-week limited engagement at New York City CenterStage II (131 W. 55th Street) from Tuesday, February 17 to March 22, 2015. Opening night is set for Wednesday, February 25. Click below to watch behind-the-scenes interviews with the company!
TV: Laura Osnes, James Snyder, Amy Spanger and More Talk This Winter's 54 Below Shows; Plus Performance Previews!December 2, 201454 Below54 Below recently hosted a special press preview featuring upcoming acts, including: Frank Wildhorn (Dec 2-6),Adrienne Warren (Dec 2-6), Laura Osnes (Dec 9-15), Amy Spanger (Jan 6 & 17), James Snyder (Dec 1), Liz Callaway (Dec 22-27) and Charles Busch (Dec 31). BroadwayWorld was there to speak with each of the performers. Click below to hear about their shows, plus watch performance previews!