TJ Fitzgerald has been interviewing theatre’s finest talent with BroadwayWorld.com since January 2006. He has been active in the New England Theatre scene both as a participant (acting and directing) and an enthusiast of the entertainment scene for over 40 years. He was a featured columnist writing interviews and theatre features for New England Entertainment Digest and served on the Board of the New England Theatre Conference (NETC) for several years. Some of his noteworthy interviews have included entertainment luminaries like Tony Award winners Tommy Tune, Sutton Foster, Karen Ziemba, Michael Rupert, Faith Prince, Joanna Gleason and Gregory Jbara, Tony Nominees Brad Oscar, Keith Carradine and Andrea McArdle, Oscar nominee Marsha Mason, Oscar winning songwriter Paul Williams, Adrienne Barbeau and Oscar/Emmy award winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. 2009 saw a milestone for TJ as he was welcomed to the 50's. In TJ’s words, "Life is good! Everyone's got a great story to tell and I am all ears! Theatre is my life!"
BWW Exclusive: Starry Holiday Traditions with Vanessa Williams, James Barbour and More
December 17, 2009
December 17, 2009
Happy Holidays to all the wonderful readers at BroadwayWorld.com! No doubt this has been quite the year for everyone, including me. With so many changes in our lives due to social and economic issues all over the world, this is a time of year when we have to look inside ourselves and find the simple things in life that we have to be thankful for and celebrate the joy of the season. Family and friends gathering and sharing some very special time with each other, reminiscing of times past and creating new ones.
BWW INTERVIEWS: Hanlon Says 'Whatever Man'
September 21, 2009
September 21, 2009
Actor Colin Hanlon talks about his new role in New York Musical Theatre Festival show.
BWW INTERVIEWS: Tommy Tune Shares with Friends In Deed Sept 21
September 15, 2009
September 15, 2009
Multi Tony Winner Tommy Tune talks about his upcoming benefit of his show Steps In Time for Friends In Deed in NYC
The Marvelous Wonderettes Celebrate One Year Of Magic
September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009
On September 14th, The Marvelous Wonderettes? one-year anniversary will mark their 418th performance, surpassing the runs of landmark off-Broadway productions
A Busy and Rewarding Musical Life for Paul Williams
September 4, 2009
September 4, 2009
Songwriter Extraordinare and president of ASCAP talks about the music biz, Streisand and Emmy nomination.
Unterberg Returns to FringeNYC with THE CROW MILL
August 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
Winner of the 2006 Best of Fringe Award Andrew Unterberg returns with new work to 2009 Fringe Festival.
BWW INTERVIEWS: Guiding Light's Newman Conducts 'SESSIONS'
July 12, 2009
July 12, 2009
Soap star Robert Newman joins cast of Off-Broadway musical Sessions and talks about the end of an era with Guiding Light leaving the air after 72 years.
CARLYLE and SESSIONS Spell Success for Tapper
July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009
Al Tapper has two shows running simultaneously at Algonquin Theatre in NYC...An Evening at the Carlyle and Sessions: The Musical.
LUCKY GUY Has Fernandez At Goodspeed
June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009
One of the nice perks about this job is getting to meet some extraordinarily talented people who you know will be giving some great performances to some very fortunate theatergoers. One of those people is Stacia Fernandez, who I met after a performance of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. She was the understudy for Beth Leveal and put on an amazing performance. She is currently appearing in the new musical Lucky Guy at Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Connecticut.
BWW INTERVIEWS: Kerrigan and Falcone Honored With Kleban Awards
May 31, 2009
May 31, 2009
It's the time of year where the Theatre World celebrates the best of the best and special recognition is bestowed upon certain individuals for their work. No...I am not talking about the Tony Awards...although I know where I will be that evening. I talking about the 19th Annual Kleban Awards, which will be presented in a private ceremony on June 1st, 2009.
Go 'SLEEPWALKING' with Mike Birbiglia
April 1, 2009
April 1, 2009
Sleepwalk With Me is an off Broadway show by standup comedian Mike Birbiglia which deals with his bouts of Sleepwalking and his search for love and happiness in the city. Nathan Lane produces the New York engagement.
Mazzie and Danieley Making Beautiful Music at Feinstein's
March 27, 2009
March 27, 2009
Tony Award nominees and husband and wife team, Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie, join together for engagement at Feinstein's.
Chang and Pan Asian Rep 'A Winning Combination'
March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
Pan Asian Rep Artistic Director Tisa Chang interviewed about upcoming season highlights and history of the theatre.
Shulman Is All 'Sherman's Way'
March 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
Broadway Actor Michael Shulman stars and co-produces new film.
Marsha Mason Seeks Impressionism On Broadway
February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009
Academy Award Nominee Marsha Mason talks about her new show on Broadway.
Rabe Is 'Lili With An I' In THE AMERICAN PLAN
January 30, 2009
January 30, 2009
Stage and screen actress Lily Rabe talks about her life and her current role oppposite Mercedes Ruehl in The AMERICAN PLAN
Oscar Is No Sucker In BARNUM
January 15, 2009
January 15, 2009
Tony nominated actor stars in Barnum at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre and talks about the show.
Rodgers and Liza...A Match Made in Heaven
November 25, 2008
November 25, 2008
Johnny Rodgers and Liza Minnelli team up for a new song on Rodgers upcoming CD, BWW talks with him about music, touring and of course, Liza.
NETC To Honor McArdle, Huffman, Berresse and Jerome
November 19, 2008
November 19, 2008
New England Theatre Conference to present special awards to Andrea McArdle, Cady Huffman, Michael Berresse and Tim Jerome at November convention.
Carradine Playing MINDGAME at Soho Playhouse
October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008
Tony nominated actor Keith Carradine stars in new psycho-drama directed by acclaimed film director Ken Russell.
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