Interview: Melissa Errico is Singing Her Way Through Sondheim's 'Many Rooms'
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 14, 2024 Errico is reimagining and reinterpreting Sondheim classics, as well as some hidden gems. See her at the Green Room 42 on 3/22, and another SONDHEIM IN THE CITY concert at 54 Below in May to celebrate the vinyl release of her new album. We spoke about Sondheim, the inspiration behind the album, and w... 
BWW Interview: Playwright Tony Meneses talks about bringing EL BORRACHO to The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - February 24, 2022 Tony Meneses talks about creating EL BORRACHO, the excellent cast, and why he loves working with The Old Globe. EL BORRACHO is playing through March 20th at The Old Globe.... 
BWW Interview: John Waters' Fav Traci Lords - Now a Woman BEHIND BARS
by Gil Kaan - January 06, 2020 Tom Eyen's cult classic WOMEN BEHIND BARS will take up residency on The Montalbán stage for a two weekend-run beginning January 24, 2020. Scott Thompson directs an ensemble of eclectic pop culture stars, including Traci Lords as the head troublemaker Gloria. Traci was most gracious to take some time... 
Student Blog: An Interview with Emmy-Nominated Costume Designer Christopher Hargadon
by Student Blogger: Aingea Venuto - August 27, 2021 A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to chat with Christopher Hargadon, a costume designer who has worked on TV shows like Hannibal and movies like Anon. He has just received a 2021 Emmy nomination for his work on The Umbrella Academy. 'Everything you do is with its own treasure, and I've wo... 
Interview: Theatre Life with Bree Lowdermilk
by Elliot Lanes - July 14, 2022 Theatre Life chats with Bree Lowdermilk, one of the most talented modern-day composers working in the musical theatre. You might know her work from her long association with book writer/lyricist Kait Kerrigan. ... 
Alan Chang Releases 'Natalie Explain,' Second Song From Debut Album 'CHECK PLEASE'
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023 Long-time musical director turned solo artist, Alan Chang, has released his latest single, “Natalie Explain”. The laid-back track features a swinging drumbeat, captivating piano track, haunting sax solo and mesmerizing lead vocals mixed over dulcet female vocal harmonies.... 
BWW Interview: Gloria Swansong and Maxie Factor - Two Sisters Making Each Other's Dreams Come True PART ONE
by Stephen Mosher - June 25, 2021 Gloria Swansong is a drag artist with a focus on the goddesses of the Thirties, Forties, and Fifties. Fellow drag performer Maxie Factor's focus is almost exclusively the divas of the Sixties. One is a costumer, the other is a hairstylist. It's kind of like they were destined for each other, and ... 
BWW Review: 3-D Theatricals Gets Glam with its Fun, Fierce, and Fabulous KINKY BOOTS
by Michael Quintos - February 21, 2020 There are certainly plenty of movie-to-stage adaptations that have appeared (and continue to pop up) on Broadway, but few can boast being one of the most jubilant and unabashedly open-minded as the gloriously glam 2012 hit KINKY BOOTS, the Tony Award-winning stage musical adaptation of Geoff Deane a... 
Industry Pro Newsletter: Stage Mag Turns One and Tracking Tourism Across the Globe
by Alex Freeman - November 22, 2021 Across the globe, COVID case counts are rising once again, but the potential impact on tourism - the next major move toward the full recovery of the entertainment industry - is yet to be seen. In the United States, most international travel restrictions have been lifted, and Broadway’s current numbe... 
BWW Feature: George Salazar & Joe Iconis Among Starry Benefit for URBAN STAGES October 22nd
by Stephen Mosher - October 19, 2020 URBAN STAGES lines up some heavy hitters for their virtual fundraiser premiering October 22nd!... 
How Often Do Summer Shows Win a Tony Award?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - July 16, 2023 This month, the reader question was: How often do shows that open on Broadway in the summer go on to become Tony Award winners for Best Musical?...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Grosses Tick Up, Theatre Workers Are Leaving the Industry
by Alex Freeman - November 15, 2021 The holidays are starting to look more “normal” for Broadway and NYC - with restrictions on international tourists lifted, the return of the Broadway holiday schedule, and an uptick in grosses post-Halloween, things are starting to feel much more normal in New York - and regions beyond.... 
Ali Stroker Will Participate in LIFETIME LIVE! Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 27, 2020 Lifetime announces a new way for fans to engage with their favorite stars from the premiere entertainment destination for women.... 
The Town and The City Festival Moves Online For 2020 With One Night Of Music
by Stephi Wild - October 08, 2020 The Town and The City Festival will be presenting a special online program for 2020, bringing more than a dozen acts together for the third year of the festival. ... 
BWW Review: Company XIV Sexes Up Halloween with QUEEN OF HEARTS
by Juan Michael Porter II - October 28, 2019 Company XIV's seductively queer-flavored burlesque Queen of Hearts is celebrating Halloween with an end-of-month blowout. It's an out-of-this-world playground destination for sexy-folks of all persuasions who are looking for a safe place to get debaucherous without any of the accompanying shenanigan...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Stage Mag Rolls Out New Features, Holiday Travel Rebounds, All Together Now This Weekend
by Alex Freeman - November 08, 2021 After a week of announcements here at BroadwayWorld (more on those below), it has also been a week of mostly good news throughout the theatre industry - tourism numbers continue to climb in major regional hubs and theatres continue to announce fuller season schedules for the coming year.... 
2023 Holiday Gifts for Broadway-Lovers
by Sidney Paterra - December 10, 2023 The holidays are just around the corner! For those who are in need of last-minute gift ideas for your theater-loving friends and family members (or even if you just want to treat yourself), BroadwayWorld is here to help with a Broadway-themed holiday gift guide for you!... 
Review: BIG FINISH, Battersea Arts Centre
by Franco Milazzo - March 20, 2024 Absurdist quintet Figs In Wigs return to preach an apocalyptic gospel - but is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?... 
Broadway Community Reacts to Stephen Sondheim's Passing
by A.A. Cristi - November 26, 2021 In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond. Read them all here. ... 
A+E Networks Orders 200 Hours of Lifestyle Content for Home.Made.Nation
by Michael Major - March 02, 2022 A+E Network bolsters its commitment to lifestyle programming commissioning 200 new hours of original content for Home.Made.Nation, a pillar of multi-platform programming that will live across A&E Network, the HISTORY Channel, Lifetime, and FYI....
Alan Chang Releases 'Natalie Explain,' Second Song From Debut Album 'CHECK PLEASE'
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023 Long-time musical director turned solo artist, Alan Chang, has released his latest single, “Natalie Explain”. The laid-back track features a swinging drumbeat, captivating piano track, haunting sax solo and mesmerizing lead vocals mixed over dulcet female vocal harmonies.... 
BWW Blog: 5 Ways to Prepare for a Successful Online Semester
by Student Blogger: Kate Semmens - August 28, 2020 The new school year is so close, and for some college students, classes have already started! I always love back to school times because I love organizing and falling into a new routine, but this year is obviously very different for most of us.... 
Music Review: Benny Benack III Proves This THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM With His New Album
by Bobby Patrick - June 30, 2023 With Benny Benack at the head of the project, there is a reasonable expectation of good jazz, good music, good entertainment because he has been at this for a minute, and he really is one of the best.... 
As Ticket Sales Soar, Fans Turn to Live Stream of DAVID SABELLA: 25CHICAGO25 at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - November 08, 2021 Chicago turns twenty-five this year and OG cast member David Sabella has created a celebration show that has sold so well that fans are flocking to the internet to score tickets to the live stream simulcast.... 
Exclusive: How Costume Designer Angelina Kekich Found the 'Perfect Pink' For GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 This spring, audiences went back to Rydell High for Rise of the Pink Ladies, the new Grease prequel series on Paramount+. We sat down with Angelina Kekich, who set the tone for the new series by designing the costumes for the first three episodes of the season. Read about her process and check out e... |
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