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Matt Smith Matt Smith is a writer and theatre enthusiast based in New York. For more information, including additional writing samples, he encourages you to visit www.mattsmiththeatre.com.




BWW Recap: Liza Returns to Jersey for Truffle Butter, & More, on YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Liza Returns to Jersey for Truffle Butter, & More, on YOUNGER
February 3, 2016

Welcome back, YOUNGER-ians! (What do you think? Yay or nay on the fan name?) Glad you decided to join us for this week's recap of Liza's shenanigans.  Last week, we were introduced to Queen Bee Jade Winslow, who's supposedly writing the first book for Kelsey's new imprint. This week, we get a glimpse into how those developments have furthered, how Jade's coming along with her masterpiece tell-all, and how Kelsey's trying to hold it all together dealing with her author's horrible personality. But… that's all in due time. We don't actually open with that. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lilla Crawford, Patti Murin, & More Share Thoughts, Reactions to GREASE: LIVE Broadcast
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lilla Crawford, Patti Murin, & More Share Thoughts, Reactions to GREASE: LIVE Broadcast
January 31, 2016

There's no doubt “Grease” will be the word of the nation tonight, as millions of people worldwide tune into FOX for the legendary GREASE: LIVE musical broadcast.  As previous broadcasts have shown us, everyone loves to live-tweet the big show, and Broadway's best and brightest are certainly no exception! (In most cases, perhaps, they're even more likely to tweet!) 

BWW Recap: Liza Pursues an Author, The EmpiriConda on YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Liza Pursues an Author, The EmpiriConda on YOUNGER
January 27, 2016

Welcome, YOUNGER fans! Had a good week? Ready to dive in to this week's recap? It seems the cast and creators are making good on their promise to deliver “bolder, wiser [and] sexier” content, and this episode, once again, is no exception! As we saw last week, Millennial Press — Kelsey and Liza's new imprint — has officially launched and is now up and running! This week's installment sees the two of them pitching their first author and (hopefully) making a deal to sign her. How exciting!! 

BWW Recap: Liza and Josh Take a Break, & More, on This Week's YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Liza and Josh Take a Break, & More, on This Week's YOUNGER
January 20, 2016

Greetings, YOUNGER fans! Glad to see you're back for another recap of Liza's weekly shenanigans! Still doesn't look like she's gonna give up her secret anytime soon! (Especially because the show was recently picked up for Season 3, which I failed to mention last recap… but can you blame me? There was soooo much going on!! Lol). And, fortunately (or unfortunately), it doesn't seem seem like there's any less going on this week. :-). So… onward with the recap!!

BWW Recap: Josh 'Ping-Pongs' with His Feelings Re: Liza's Age on S2E2 of YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Josh 'Ping-Pongs' with His Feelings Re: Liza's Age on S2E2 of YOUNGER
January 14, 2016

Episode 2 — the second of the season premiere double header — wastes no time in getting straight to the point, as we open, just like we did last episode, where the previous half-hour left off.  Caitlin confronts her mother about what she saw in the window of the tattoo studio, and Liza then decides it's time to come clean — that she's dating Josh; she decides to hold back on telling her daughter she's posing as 26 (which, for the record, Maggie agrees is also, at this time, for the better). 

BWW Recap: Liza (Sorta) Comes Clean, Kelsey Steps it Up on YOUNGER's Season Premiere
BWW Recap: Liza (Sorta) Comes Clean, Kelsey Steps it Up on YOUNGER's Season Premiere
January 13, 2016

Hey, all you YOUNGER fans! Guess what?! Sutton Foster, Miriam Shor, Hilary Duff and the whole Empirical/Bed-Stuy gang is back! Last we saw them her, Liza she had her cover blown with Josh, but, because she had that irresistible charm, Josh pledged to continue dating her, anyway. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how that'll all play out this season, especially in terms of how well he'll keep her secret. Because…. 

BWW LIVE Blog: NBC Eases on Down the Road with THE WIZ LIVE!, 12/3 at 8PM! Follow Along LIVE!
BWW LIVE Blog: NBC Eases on Down the Road with THE WIZ LIVE!, 12/3 at 8PM! Follow Along LIVE!
December 3, 2015

Can YOU feel a brand new day? We're gearing up to ease on down the road with powerhouse newcomer Shanice Williams and the rest of the gang from Oz, when THE WIZ LIVE! premieres Thursday, December 3, at 8pm on NBC.  Of course, as was the case in 2013's THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! and last year's PETER PAN LIVE!, the cast is certainly not short on big-name talent — and most come with Broadway or theatrical credits, no less. As if you didn't already know, be sure to look out for Queen Latifah (of 2002's CHICAGO and 2007's HAIRSPRAY), Elijah Kelley (also of 2007's HAIRSPRAY), Uzo Aduba (of CORAM BOY and 2011's GODSPELL), and David Alan Grier (2012's PORGY AND BESS). 

Patti Murin, Orfeh, Tracie Thoms and More Theatre Stars Share Twitter Reactions to Wins, Snubs and More at 2015 Emmy Awards!!
Patti Murin, Orfeh, Tracie Thoms and More Theatre Stars Share Twitter Reactions to Wins, Snubs and More at 2015 Emmy Awards!!
September 20, 2015

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE's Andy Samberg hosted the Emmys on September 20th, 2015. BWW presents a roundup of the Twitter reactions from all your favorite Broadway stars, who shared their thoughts on wins, snubs, nominees, fashion, and other thoughts throughout TV's biggest night! Enjoy! 

BWW Profile: Jane Krakowski, Tony-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
BWW Profile: Jane Krakowski, Tony-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
September 16, 2015

Listen up, fives. A ten is nominated at this year's Emmy Awards. Yes, that's right. Tony-winning Broadway superstar Jane Krakowski, previously Emmy-nominated for her work on 30 ROCK, will once again go for Emmy gold on Sunday, September 20th. This time around, she's nominated for her hilarious portrayal of Jacqueline Voorhees on Netflix's UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT. 

BWW Recap: Liza Gets Real with Josh on YOUNGER Season Finale
BWW Recap: Liza Gets Real with Josh on YOUNGER Season Finale
June 9, 2015

What a whirlwind Liza has been on this season! And unfortunately for her, it doesn't get ease up in the final installment - if anything, it's even more crazy!! As she tries to patch things up with Josh (remember, she came clean with him at the end of last week's episode), she's hit with another huge roadblock at work, which puts her in another awkward position which may not only lead to legal trouble, but commands her to face compromising her moral values. Though there are no literal fireworks present, it wouldn't be inaccurate to say this episode's an explosive finale, capping off a season of blunders and hijinks as only the YOUNGER writers can create.

BWW Recap: Liza Doctors a Book, Attends a 'Hot Mitzvah' & More on YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Liza Doctors a Book, Attends a 'Hot Mitzvah' & More on YOUNGER
June 2, 2015

Hey, YOUNGER buffs! Welcome to the second-to-last recap of the season!! And this week's pretty huge. The subject of the episode is — undoubtedly — honesty. In a minor subplot, Kelsey deals with the aftermath of her rendezvous with Bjonberg, and contemplates letting Thad in on what's been happening; while Liza's ruse comes to a head in her professional and personal life. Like, in a big way. And I mean big. Like game-changing big. All right — enough teasing. Intrigued? Why then, read on…. 

BWW Recap: Liza Faces Bedbugs, Toilet Paper & THE SCARF on This Week's YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Liza Faces Bedbugs, Toilet Paper & THE SCARF on This Week's YOUNGER
May 27, 2015

We open with Maggie, Josh and Liza clearing the apartment of the girls' mattress — there was a case of bedbugs in the building, and though it wasn't directly in their apartment, Maggie and Liza are clearing out just to be safe. While Maggie hightails it to her cousin's, Liza's — you guessed it — temporary living with Josh. Cue the foreplay and sexual innuendo… and there sure is a lot of it. 

BWW Recap: Alex Celebrates Graduation, & More, on MODERN FAMILY's Season Finale
BWW Recap: Alex Celebrates Graduation, & More, on MODERN FAMILY's Season Finale
May 21, 2015

So, here we are. After nine months and 23 episodes, we've arrived at the MODERN FAMILY season finale. And the Dunphy-Delgado-Tucker-Pritchetts are going out with a bang, capping two season-long story arcs — the first, of course, being Alex's send-off to college, which we/she has been preparing for all season; and the second being the long-awaited climax of the Andy/Haley relationship (and climax it does!!). Of course, just because they have to — I mean, come on, it's MODERN FAMILY! — the episode's peppered with a variety of subplots, showcasing the rest of the clan at their very best. Wanna see what I mean? Just read on. :-) 

BWW Recap: Liza Takes a Ball to the Face, and Rejoins Book Club on This Week's YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Liza Takes a Ball to the Face, and Rejoins Book Club on This Week's YOUNGER
May 19, 2015

Hey, all you YOUNGER fans! Excited for this week's recap? Ready to see what kind of trouble Liza gets herself into this week? With a return to 40-year-old life for her both physically and mentally, she's headed for a doozie! (Okay, I know I've said that before, but considering she's a woman who, week after week, continues to masquerade as someone 14 years her junior, would you really expect anything less than that?!) Onto our weekly rehash: 

BWW Recap: Emotions are High, Low and Non-Existent on This Week's MODERN FAMILY
BWW Recap: Emotions are High, Low and Non-Existent on This Week's MODERN FAMILY
May 14, 2015

Ever the student, Alex plans to ditch Senior Ditch Day in favor of catching up on work at the library. However, desperate to break her out of her mold, Phil, Luke and Haley “kidnap” her and plan to drive to California Adventure. En route to the park, they pass a demolished movie theatre, which Phil reveals to be the movie theatre he helped renovate as a construction worker(!), before he got into real estate. 

BWW Recap: Workplace Romances Spark and Fizzle on YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Workplace Romances Spark and Fizzle on YOUNGER
May 12, 2015

All the Empirical office romances are getting a bit more complicated this week! Liza's romantic plot line (read: Josh) is once again pretty much sidelined for the episode in favor of focusing more on the work scene, wherein Liza juggles administrative duties, being a supportive gal pal to Bjonberg-adulteress Kelsey, babysitting Charles' kids (yeah, we'll get to that one) and, of course, maintaining her guise, which, as she bemoans to Maggie in one scene (who's also pretty much sidelined for the episode), is getting harder by the minute. 

BWW Recap: Alex Faces Competition, Gloria Becomes an American on MODERN FAMILY
BWW Recap: Alex Faces Competition, Gloria Becomes an American on MODERN FAMILY
May 7, 2015

Greetings, MODFAM fanatics! Eager to read a recap of what our favorite multi-generational, multi-cultural, completely dysfunctional clan has been up to this week? Look no further!! Here we go.....

BWW Recap: Liza Tries to Make Fast Cash, Kelsey & Anton Heat Up on YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Liza Tries to Make Fast Cash, Kelsey & Anton Heat Up on YOUNGER
May 5, 2015

Hola los fanáticos de YOUNGER. ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! While you're presumably celebrating Mexican independence munching on loads of Tostitos and guac, let me regale you with the details of what happened to our favorite Broadway hoodwinker this week.

BWW Recap: The Pritchett-Dunphys Learn INTEGRITY the Hard Way on MODERN FAMILY
BWW Recap: The Pritchett-Dunphys Learn INTEGRITY the Hard Way on MODERN FAMILY
April 30, 2015

Good evening/morning/insert-other-time-of-day-when-you're-reading-this, MODFAM fans! Hope you've had a good week, and are ready to dive in to another exciting episode. Here's the rundown on what happened this week: 

BWW Recap: Jane Krakowski Drops In, and Liza's Ex Pays a Visit on YOUNGER
BWW Recap: Jane Krakowski Drops In, and Liza's Ex Pays a Visit on YOUNGER
April 28, 2015

Another week, another YOUNGER recap. Let's see what ridiculous hijinks Liza gets roped into this week: After a brilliant CrossFit cold open, we cut to the Empirical offices, where Diana and the team are preparing for a book launch party for famed author Annabelle Bancroft (Broadway's Jane Krakowski, Tony-winner for 2003's NINE revival). 



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