STAGE TUBE: STRAIGHT Stars Jake Epstein and Thomas E. Sullivan Take 'The Disney Challenge'March 2, 2016Before every show, Straight star Jenna Gavigan warms up with Disney songs. Last week, she had her fellow cast members Jake Epstein and Thomas E. Sullivan participate in 'The Disney Challenge,' where they were played a clip from a Disney song and had to correctly name the movie it came from. It was a close call - watch the video below to see who won!
STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda 'Rises Up' to the HAMILTON Catwalk for #Ham4HamMarch 2, 2016Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially back for the winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - this means that digital #Ham4Ham is back, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today's #Ham4Ham video features HAMILTON creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda heading up to the catwalk at the Richard Rodgers Theatre for a tech-themed, behind-the-scenes look at the show's 'turntables.' Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. Answers Fan Questions During Pre-Show RoutineFebruary 25, 2016Before tonight's performance of Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. (aka Aaron Burr) took fans into his dressing room for a fan Q&A on Facebook Live. Click below to watch him give a behind-the-scenes look at his prep routine and introduce some key players from the show, including star Lin-Manuel Miranda, who pops in (around minutes 8 and 11)!
STAGE TUBE: See Highlights from Artists Rep's MOTHERS AND SONS in New TrailerFebruary 24, 2016Artists Repertory Theatre presents Mothers and Sons, an important play by one of American theatre's most acclaimed contemporary playwrights, Terrence McNally. As the fifth production in its 2015/16 season, Artists Rep brings the regional premiere of this play to Portland following its 2014 Tony-nominated Broadway debut. Click below to watch a new trailer with highlights from the show!
STAGE TUBE: Mini Lin-Manuel Miranda Channels Phil Collins in Stage Debut for #Ham4HamFebruary 24, 2016Good news - HAMILTON's digital lottery is officially back for the winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - this means that Digital #Ham4Ham is back, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today's #Ham4Ham video features Lin-Manuel Miranda in his first time onstage at Hunter College Elementary School's Talent Show. Below, watch 1st-grade Lin lip-sync to 'Land of Confusion' by Genesis (featuring lead singer Phil Collins, of course). Commenting on his hip shades, Miranda wrote, 'The sunglasses were a whole thing, I had to get rid of them.' But we think they were a pretty good look!
STAGE TUBE: Jasmine Cephas-Jones Sings Intimate, Jazzy 'My Man' from FUNNY GIRL for #Ham4HamFebruary 17, 2016Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially back for the winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - this means that Digital #Ham4Ham is back, featuring surprise performances from Broadway's best and beyond. Today's performance features HAMILTON's Jasmine Cephas-Jones performing 'My Man' from FUNNY GIRL with Alex Lacamoire on piano. Check out the video below!
STAGE TUBE: Watch the Pilot for New Web Series COMMUNITY THEATERFebruary 16, 2016The new web series COMMUNITY THEATER, starring NYC actress Lauren Ruff as Sara, has just unveiled its pilot episode. It's bound to connect to anyone involved in the theatre world -- who hasn't been a part of their community's stage presence? Check it out below!
STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps Epic GRAMMYs Acceptance SpeechFebruary 15, 2016Following a performance of HAMILTON's opening number 'Alexander Hamilton' telecast live via satellite from the Richard Rodgers theater, presenter Seth MacFarland announced that Broadway's hip hop musical was the winner of the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Below, watch Lin-Manuel Miranda rap an epic acceptance speech!
STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Blows Away GRAMMYs Audience with Musical's Opening NumberFebruary 15, 2016On tonight's 58th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS, airing live on CBS, the Grammy Award-nominated musical Hamilton ushered Broadway back to the GRAMMY stage after a more than five-year hiatus when GRAMMY Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and his extraordinary cast performed the opening number 'Alexander Hamilton' from the acclaimed musical via satellite from the legendary Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York. Click below to watch them 'Blow Us All Away' in their appearance at the awards show!
STAGE TUBE: Backstage and Ready to Bring It - HAMILTON Cast Preps for the GRAMMYSFebruary 15, 2016On tonight's 58th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS, airing live on CBS, the Grammy Award-nominated musical Hamilton ushers Broadway back to the GRAMMY stage after a more than five-year hiatus when GRAMMY Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and his extraordinary cast perform a number from the acclaimed musical via satellite from the legendary Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York. The broadcast begins at 8/7c on CBS. In the meantime, check out Lin-Manuel's behind-the-scenes view of the company getting ready backstage below!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from One-Man Show KYLE CEASE: EVOLVING OUT LOUDFebruary 9, 2016KYLE CEASE: EVOLVING OUT LOUD is an interactive one-man show blending comedy and transformation. The show plays Off-Broadway's intimate New World Stages (340 West 50th Street), Sunday, February 14 at 7:30pm, Monday, February 15 at 8pm; Wednesday, February 17 at 8pm; and Saturday, February 20 at 8pm. Click below to watch highlights from the production!