Jacob Gordon (Mr. Taylor), a young actor, is an underdog: His agent (Mr. Jarvis) is nuts, his co-star (Alison Fraser) makes Norma Desmond look stable, and he
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Broadway's Wesley Taylor to Teach Master Classes in Houston & Dallas this Month
by Tyler Peterson - July 18, 2014
Straight From New York Series is thrilled to bring another master class to Houston and Dallas. Once again John Garcia's THE COLUMN will co-sponsor the event....
by Tyler Peterson - July 18, 2014
Straight From New York Series is thrilled to bring another master class to Houston and Dallas. Once again John Garcia's THE COLUMN will co-sponsor the event....
WAKE UP with BWW 7/15/14 - Jenkins Back in NEWSIES, LADY DAY & HEDWIG on the Shelves, Menzel Goes MLB and More!
by Jessica Showers - July 15, 2014
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: Capathia Jenkins returns to NEWSIES as 'Medda', we can add two new Original Cast Recordings to our collection -- LADY DAY and HEDWIG -- and Idina...
by Jessica Showers - July 15, 2014
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: Capathia Jenkins returns to NEWSIES as 'Medda', we can add two new Original Cast Recordings to our collection -- LADY DAY and HEDWIG -- and Idina...
Megan Hilty, Stephanie J. Block, Marc Shaiman and More Set for IT COULD BE WORSE Season 2 Launch Concert at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the 'It Could Be Worse' Season Two Launch Concert tonight, July 15, 2014....
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the 'It Could Be Worse' Season Two Launch Concert tonight, July 15, 2014....
Lillias White, Lindsay Mendez & Derek Klena and More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - July 14, 2014
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551....
by Tyler Peterson - July 14, 2014
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551....
Photo Coverage: Mitchell Jarvis and Wesley Taylor Preview IT COULD BE WORSE Concert at 54 Below
by Walter McBride - July 11, 2014
Broadway vets Mitchell Jarvis and Wesley Taylor's critically-acclaimed "IT COULD BE WORSE," was a humble yet cherished web series amongst our community. After winning a slew of online indie awards and raising over 70K on Kickstarter to shoot a second season, the "awesomely addictive" dark comedy was...
by Walter McBride - July 11, 2014
Broadway vets Mitchell Jarvis and Wesley Taylor's critically-acclaimed "IT COULD BE WORSE," was a humble yet cherished web series amongst our community. After winning a slew of online indie awards and raising over 70K on Kickstarter to shoot a second season, the "awesomely addictive" dark comedy was...
FREEZE FRAME: Malcolm Gets, Lillias White and More Preview 54 Below Shows!
by Walter McBride - July 10, 2014
Featured this summer at 54 Below - Tony nominee Malcolm Gets, appearing in 'Come a Little Closer'; Broadway diva Lillias White, featured in 'The Birthday Show'; stage vet Mitchell Jarvis, bringing 'It Could Be Worse - Season 2 Launch Concert' to the club; and Nellie McKay, appearing in 'A Girl Named...
by Walter McBride - July 10, 2014
Featured this summer at 54 Below - Tony nominee Malcolm Gets, appearing in 'Come a Little Closer'; Broadway diva Lillias White, featured in 'The Birthday Show'; stage vet Mitchell Jarvis, bringing 'It Could Be Worse - Season 2 Launch Concert' to the club; and Nellie McKay, appearing in 'A Girl Named...
BWW Interviews: Krysta Rodriguez Talks New Web Series, 'Smash' & What's Ahead!
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2014
Today the talented actress spoke exclusively to BWW about why she believes web series such as 'Ian' are 'the next frontier of entertainment,' and what's on tap for her busy showbiz career....
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2014
Today the talented actress spoke exclusively to BWW about why she believes web series such as 'Ian' are 'the next frontier of entertainment,' and what's on tap for her busy showbiz career....
Appearing this Weekend at Sidesplitters: Spanky Brown, 7/3-6
by Courtnie Mele - July 01, 2014
Have you had a good spankin' lately? If not, then this week's your week. He makes anyone laugh with his versatile, laid-back comedy. A little bit about Spanky: he's a preacher's son and has served time … in the army. He's so smooth, rabbits rub his feet for good luck. A veteran of BET'S comic view...
by Courtnie Mele - July 01, 2014
Have you had a good spankin' lately? If not, then this week's your week. He makes anyone laugh with his versatile, laid-back comedy. A little bit about Spanky: he's a preacher's son and has served time … in the army. He's so smooth, rabbits rub his feet for good luck. A veteran of BET'S comic view...
Patti LuPone, Charles Busch, Lindsay Mendez, The Skivvies and More Set for 54 Below, July-Aug 2014
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
This July and August 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street....
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
This July and August 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street....
Megan Hilty, Stephanie J. Block, Marc Shaiman and More Sign On For IT COULD BE WORSE Season 2 Launch Concert at 54 Below, 7/15
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the 'It Could Be Worse' Season Two Launch Concert on July 15, 2014....
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the 'It Could Be Worse' Season Two Launch Concert on July 15, 2014....
Side Splitters Comedy Club Presents Alonzo Bodden and Spanky Brown
by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014
After placing as runner-up on Season 2 of NBC's Last Comic Standing, he came back strong in Season 3 to take the grand prize. In 2007, he went on to become a series regular judge on Season 5 of the show. He has been seen in movies like Scary Movie 4, Bringing Down The House and The Girl Next Door. H...
by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014
After placing as runner-up on Season 2 of NBC's Last Comic Standing, he came back strong in Season 3 to take the grand prize. In 2007, he went on to become a series regular judge on Season 5 of the show. He has been seen in movies like Scary Movie 4, Bringing Down The House and The Girl Next Door. H...
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Extends THE FEW Through 6/21
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that following strong reviews, the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter (Backstage's 2014 Future Broadway Power List) and directed by Davis McCallum, will extend ...
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that following strong reviews, the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter (Backstage's 2014 Future Broadway Power List) and directed by Davis McCallum, will extend ...
Will Chase to Return As a Series Regular on ABC's NASHVILLE
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2014
Frequent Season 2 guest star and Tony nominee Will Chase will be promoted to a series regular when the show returns....
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2014
Frequent Season 2 guest star and Tony nominee Will Chase will be promoted to a series regular when the show returns....
Rattlestick's THE FEW Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long present the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Davis McCallum, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place. The official opening night is set for tonig...
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long present the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Davis McCallum, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place. The official opening night is set for tonig...
BWW Interviews: Will Chase Talks NASHVILLE, SMASH & Dream Broadway Role
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2014
Today, Chase spoke exclusively with BWW about the upcoming concert appearances, his new-found interest in country music and what he would consider the perfect role to lure him back to the lights of Broadway!...
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2014
Today, Chase spoke exclusively with BWW about the upcoming concert appearances, his new-found interest in country music and what he would consider the perfect role to lure him back to the lights of Broadway!...
Rattlestick's THE FEW Begins Performances Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that performances of the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Davis McCallum, begin tonight at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly P...
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that performances of the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Davis McCallum, begin tonight at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly P...
SMASH Reunion! Megan Hilty & Katharine McPhee Together Again
by Pat Cerasaro - March 26, 2014
While NBC's short-lived musical drama series SMASH may have ended its run after only two seasons, the memorable leading ladies of the show have just been spotted sharing a selfie via a social media post in honor of Katharine McPhee's 30th birthday....
by Pat Cerasaro - March 26, 2014
While NBC's short-lived musical drama series SMASH may have ended its run after only two seasons, the memorable leading ladies of the show have just been spotted sharing a selfie via a social media post in honor of Katharine McPhee's 30th birthday....
Krysta Rodriguez Departs HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Spin-Off
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2014
Rodriguez's character has undergone changes and the role will be recast....
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2014
Rodriguez's character has undergone changes and the role will be recast....
Gideon Glick, Michael Laurence, and Tasha Lawrence to Lead Samuel D. Hunter's THE FEW at Rattlestick
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Davis McCallum, will begin previews Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224...
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that the New York premiere of The Few, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Davis McCallum, will begin previews Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224...
Will Chase, Oliver Hudson Upped to Regulars on ABC's NASHVILLE
by TV News Desk - March 11, 2014
Deadline writes that Will Chase and Oliver Hudson have been promoted to regulars for Season 3 of ABC'S NASHVILLE, assuming the series is renewed....
by TV News Desk - March 11, 2014
Deadline writes that Will Chase and Oliver Hudson have been promoted to regulars for Season 3 of ABC'S NASHVILLE, assuming the series is renewed....
SMASH and Broadway Star Krysta Rodriguez Joins CBS's HOW I MET YOUR DAD
by TV News Desk - March 05, 2014
According to The Hollywood Reporter, SMASH and star of FIRST DATE on Broadway Krysta Rodriguez has signed on for CBS's How I Met Your Mother spin-off HOW I MET YOUR DAD....
by TV News Desk - March 05, 2014
According to The Hollywood Reporter, SMASH and star of FIRST DATE on Broadway Krysta Rodriguez has signed on for CBS's How I Met Your Mother spin-off HOW I MET YOUR DAD....
Photos and Video: Meet the Full Company of IF/THEN, Beginning Tomorrow on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - March 04, 2014
IF/THEN, starring Idina Menzel (aka 'Adele Dazeem'), begins previews tomorrow, March 5, and officially opens on March 30 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast, plus watch interviews and footage of the company performing in last mo...
by Meet the Cast - March 04, 2014
IF/THEN, starring Idina Menzel (aka 'Adele Dazeem'), begins previews tomorrow, March 5, and officially opens on March 30 at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast, plus watch interviews and footage of the company performing in last mo...
Photo Flash: First Look at Steve Rosen, Hannah Elless and More in THE OTHER JOSH COHEN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with another new musical The Other Josh Cohen. The Other Josh Cohen features a book, music and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen. Ted Sperling (Striking 12, See What I Wanna See) will direct with musical staging by Andrew Palermo. Vadi...
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2014
Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with another new musical The Other Josh Cohen. The Other Josh Cohen features a book, music and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen. Ted Sperling (Striking 12, See What I Wanna See) will direct with musical staging by Andrew Palermo. Vadi...
THE OTHER JOSH COHEN Opens this Weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - February 18, 2014
Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with another new musical The Other Josh Cohen. The Other Josh Cohen features a book, music and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen. Ted Sperling (Striking 12, See What I Wanna See) will direct with musical staging by Andrew Palermo. Vadi...
by Tyler Peterson - February 18, 2014
Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with another new musical The Other Josh Cohen. The Other Josh Cohen features a book, music and lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen. Ted Sperling (Striking 12, See What I Wanna See) will direct with musical staging by Andrew Palermo. Vadi...
Alison Fraser Teases New Tennessee Williams-Themed Album, WORDS & MUSIC
by Pat Cerasaro - February 03, 2014
Stalwart stage actress and IT COULD BE WORSE standout Alison Fraser discusses details on her upcoming new studio album centered on the theme of one of America's most respected and oft-revived playwrights, Tennessee Williams, as part of a new interview....
by Pat Cerasaro - February 03, 2014
Stalwart stage actress and IT COULD BE WORSE standout Alison Fraser discusses details on her upcoming new studio album centered on the theme of one of America's most respected and oft-revived playwrights, Tennessee Williams, as part of a new interview....
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