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The Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes Everyone's Favorite Broadway Gypsy, Cameron Adams
by Broadwaysted - October 25, 2016
This week the Broadwaysted Crew is thrilled to sit down and pour out a nice bottle of malbec with the sweet and talented Cameron Adams! This charming 11-show Broadway veteran explains why she cried in the audience through the majority of THE BOOK OF MORMON and lists her scary movie picks in preparat...
by Broadwaysted - October 25, 2016
This week the Broadwaysted Crew is thrilled to sit down and pour out a nice bottle of malbec with the sweet and talented Cameron Adams! This charming 11-show Broadway veteran explains why she cried in the audience through the majority of THE BOOK OF MORMON and lists her scary movie picks in preparat...
Billy Porter to Helm Wesley Taylor's Starry 'PROUD OF US' Benefit for The Actors Fund
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Tony Award-winner Billy Porter will direct an evening of several short plays by actor / playwright Wesley Taylor, entitled Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor....
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Tony Award-winner Billy Porter will direct an evening of several short plays by actor / playwright Wesley Taylor, entitled Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor....
SMASH Star Wesley Taylor to Ascend to Heaven in AN ACT OF GOD in Denver
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway/Cabaret announces today that Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash', will play God in the new comedy AN ACT OF GOD making its Denver debut at the Garner Galleria Theatre starting October 15....
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway/Cabaret announces today that Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash', will play God in the new comedy AN ACT OF GOD making its Denver debut at the Garner Galleria Theatre starting October 15....
Brooklyn Actors Billy Magnussen, Michael Chernus, and More Speak Out on Poverty Through MTA Subway Poster Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2016
Actors Billy Magnussen, Michael Chernus, Will Rogers and Staceyann Chin have joined the Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) 2016 ONE Brooklyn Community MTA Campaign, which launched on September 7 in 36 Brooklyn subway stations, featuring stylized posters illustrating a diverse, hip and eclectic ...
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2016
Actors Billy Magnussen, Michael Chernus, Will Rogers and Staceyann Chin have joined the Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) 2016 ONE Brooklyn Community MTA Campaign, which launched on September 7 in 36 Brooklyn subway stations, featuring stylized posters illustrating a diverse, hip and eclectic ...
Laura Benanti, Christian Borle, Will Swenson and More to Star in PROUD OF US AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR Benefit for The Actors Fund
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
The Actors Fund announced today that tickets are now on sale for an evening of several short plays by actor / playwright, Wesley Taylor entitled, Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor....
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
The Actors Fund announced today that tickets are now on sale for an evening of several short plays by actor / playwright, Wesley Taylor entitled, Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor....
SMASH Star Wesley Taylor to Ascend to Heaven in AN ACT OF GOD in Denver
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway/Cabaret announces today that Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash', will play God in the new comedy AN ACT OF GOD making its Denver debut at the Garner Galleria Theatre starting October 15....
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway/Cabaret announces today that Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash', will play God in the new comedy AN ACT OF GOD making its Denver debut at the Garner Galleria Theatre starting October 15....
Huntington Theatre Company to Open Stephen Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2016
The Huntington Theatre Company will open its 2016-2017 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim's stunning masterpiece about love, inspiration, and "the art of making art." Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois (A Little Night Music) will d...
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2016
The Huntington Theatre Company will open its 2016-2017 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim's stunning masterpiece about love, inspiration, and "the art of making art." Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois (A Little Night Music) will d...
Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Ryness as Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA!
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 07, 2016
MATILDA THE MUSICAL welcomes a new Miss Trunchbull tonight when Bryce Ryness takes over the role of the child-hurling headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Bryce Ryness joins the Broadway production after originating the role of the terrifying headmistress on MATILDA's first National tour....
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 07, 2016
MATILDA THE MUSICAL welcomes a new Miss Trunchbull tonight when Bryce Ryness takes over the role of the child-hurling headmistress of Crunchem Hall. Bryce Ryness joins the Broadway production after originating the role of the terrifying headmistress on MATILDA's first National tour....
Alice Ripley, Wesley Taylor & More Set for Reading of Tom Alan Robbins' MYSTERY BOX
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2016
Playwright/Broadway vet Tom Alan Robbins (Is He Dead?/The Lion King/Once Upon a Mattress) will present his play, MYSTERY BOX, a comedy set in the unforgiving world of the New York art scene....
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2016
Playwright/Broadway vet Tom Alan Robbins (Is He Dead?/The Lion King/Once Upon a Mattress) will present his play, MYSTERY BOX, a comedy set in the unforgiving world of the New York art scene....
Broadway's Nick Adams to Make Feinstein's at the Nikko Debut, 6/10-11
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2016
Feinstein's at the Nikko is thrilled to welcome the San Francisco solo debut of Broadway's Nick Adams (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Wicked) for two performances only - Friday, June 10 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 11 (7 p.m.). Celebrating his 30…ish birthday, Adams will perform a selection of Broa...
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2016
Feinstein's at the Nikko is thrilled to welcome the San Francisco solo debut of Broadway's Nick Adams (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Wicked) for two performances only - Friday, June 10 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 11 (7 p.m.). Celebrating his 30…ish birthday, Adams will perform a selection of Broa...
Nick Adams, Natalie Weiss & Jacob Yandura to Judge Second Round of RISING STAR Singing Competition
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2016
This Sunday, March 13, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings...
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2016
This Sunday, March 13, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings...
BWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES Falls Flat
by Natalie de la Garza - February 05, 2016
Its separate, incongruous elements should make a mash-up like Austen and zombies fun. Unfortunately, the keyword there is should. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES is decidedly lacking in the fun department....
by Natalie de la Garza - February 05, 2016
Its separate, incongruous elements should make a mash-up like Austen and zombies fun. Unfortunately, the keyword there is should. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES is decidedly lacking in the fun department....
Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN! Gets a New Minstrel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016
Starting tonight, February 2, Andre Ward (Rock of Ages, Xanadu) will assume the roles of 'Minstrel / Snug' in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The St. James Theatre....
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016
Starting tonight, February 2, Andre Ward (Rock of Ages, Xanadu) will assume the roles of 'Minstrel / Snug' in the ten-time Tony Award-nominated musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! at The St. James Theatre....
The Public Extends Michael John LaChiusa's Starry FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2015
The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension for the critically acclaimed FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, a world premiere musical by Michael John LaChiusa, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE began previews on Tuesday, October 6 and was originally schedul...
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2015
The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension for the critically acclaimed FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, a world premiere musical by Michael John LaChiusa, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE began previews on Tuesday, October 6 and was originally schedul...
Wesley Taylor's BRIDGING THE GAP Benefit Reading, with Nathan Lane, Debra Messing & More, Held Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
The sold-out benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR' -- an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYLOR to benefit The Actors Fund -- is held tonight, October 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm at New World Stages (340 West ...
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
The sold-out benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR' -- an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYLOR to benefit The Actors Fund -- is held tonight, October 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm at New World Stages (340 West ...
Wesley Taylor's BRIDGING THE GAP Benefit Reading, with Nathan Lane, Debra Messing & More, Sells Out!
by Nicole Rosky - October 23, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR' has sold out. The event will be presented as an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYLORto benefit The Actors Fund. The one-nig...
by Nicole Rosky - October 23, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR' has sold out. The event will be presented as an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYLORto benefit The Actors Fund. The one-nig...
Krysta Rodriguez Recalls the Ups and Downs of the Past Year in New 'ChemoCouture' Blog Post
by Reilly Hickey - September 24, 2015
Krysta Rodriguez, Broadway veteran and current star of Deaf West's Spring Awakening, penned a new entry on 'ChemoCouture,' her blog chronicling her battle with breast cancer. ...
by Reilly Hickey - September 24, 2015
Krysta Rodriguez, Broadway veteran and current star of Deaf West's Spring Awakening, penned a new entry on 'ChemoCouture,' her blog chronicling her battle with breast cancer. ...
Michael Arden Will Direct Wesley Taylor's BRIDGING THE GAP Benefit Reading
by Nicole Rosky - September 23, 2015
It was announced today that additional participants have joined the benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR'. The event will be presented as an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYLORto benefit The Actors Fu...
by Nicole Rosky - September 23, 2015
It was announced today that additional participants have joined the benefit evening of 'BRIDGING THE GAP AND OTHER SHORT PLAYS BY WESLEY TAYLOR'. The event will be presented as an evening of readings of a collection of six new short plays by actor and playwright WESLEY TAYLORto benefit The Actors Fu...
Mitchell Jarvis Brings 'JACQUES BREL' Solo Show to Rockwood Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side tonight, May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3....
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side tonight, May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3....
Mitchell Jarvis to Bring 'JACQUES BREL' Solo Show to Rockwood, 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side on May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3....
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015
Mitchell Jarvis brings his solo performance of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living Everywhere to the Lower East Side on May 26, 2015. Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7 PM at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3....
WAKE UP with BWW 4/23/2015 - THE VISIT, AIRLINE HIGHWAY, Drama Desk Noms and More!
by Jessica Showers - April 23, 2015
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Chita Rivera returns to Broadway in THE VISIT, with New Orleans taking over MTC in AIRLINE HIGHWAY, plus the 2015 Drama Desk noms will be announc...
by Jessica Showers - April 23, 2015
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Chita Rivera returns to Broadway in THE VISIT, with New Orleans taking over MTC in AIRLINE HIGHWAY, plus the 2015 Drama Desk noms will be announc...
David Adkins, Kate Baldwin, Greg Edelman, Alison Fraser and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group's 2015 Summer Season; Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, are thrilled to announce the casting for Berkshire Theatre Group's 87th summer season....
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2015
Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, are thrilled to announce the casting for Berkshire Theatre Group's 87th summer season....
Wesley Taylor's CUCKOLD Accepted Into Manhattan Repertory Theater's 2015 One Act Competition
by Danielle Ashley Dias - April 16, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that 'Cuckold' written by SMASH and ROCK OF AGES star Wesley Taylor and directed by Gregg Wiggans (SMASH, HOW TO SUCCEED) has been accepted into Manhattan Repertory Theater's 2015 One Act Competition!...
by Danielle Ashley Dias - April 16, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that 'Cuckold' written by SMASH and ROCK OF AGES star Wesley Taylor and directed by Gregg Wiggans (SMASH, HOW TO SUCCEED) has been accepted into Manhattan Repertory Theater's 2015 One Act Competition!...
John Turturro to Lead ZORBA! for Encores! with Santino Fontana, Marin Mazzie and More
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
The New York Times writes that John Turturro will star in ZORBA! for Encores!, running May 6-10, 2015....
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
The New York Times writes that John Turturro will star in ZORBA! for Encores!, running May 6-10, 2015....
Broadway's Krysta Rodriguez to Take on Role of Cancer Patient on ABC Family's CHASING LIFE
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2015
Variety reports that Broadway's Krysta Rodriguez, who recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, has signed on to the second season of ABC Family's CHASING LIFE in a recurring role....
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2015
Variety reports that Broadway's Krysta Rodriguez, who recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, has signed on to the second season of ABC Family's CHASING LIFE in a recurring role....
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