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In homicide cases, it's seldom strangers you need to worry about, it's those closest to you. Even when the killing appears to be random, there can be something more sinister lying beneath the surface: a calculated plot, set in motion by someone close; someone hiding in plain sight; or someone leading a double life. What if the killer could be someone you thought you knew?

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Interview: Melissa Errico is Singing Her Way Through Sondheim's 'Many Rooms' Photo 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...
Cast and Creative Team Set for World Premiere of PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre Photo Cast and Creative Team Set for World Premiere of PRIVATE JONES at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2024

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical Private Jones, written and directed by Marshall Pailet (Who’s Your Baghdaddy, or how i started the iraq war and Triassic Parq)....
Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center Photo Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marina Kennedy - April 22, 2024

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Winnie Holzman about her career and 'CHOICE' at McCarter Theatre Center....
Feature: Special April Birthday Salute – Who Is She????? Photo Feature: Special April Birthday Salute – Who Is She?????
by Rob Lester - April 01, 2024

Our 'Born This Month' Cabaret Birthday Salute goes to a woman with an incredible life story. An amazing musical inspiration. Do you know her name? Born in April, she changed music history during her 106-year life. Read about her in our monthly birthday feature....
Interview: Donna McKechnie Remembers Her Friend Chita Rivera and Looks Ahead to WICKE Photo Interview: Donna McKechnie Remembers Her Friend Chita Rivera and Looks Ahead to WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 02, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with Donna McKechnie as she shares her memories and thoughts on working alongside the iconic Chita Rivera. Discover the magic behind their friendship and the impact Chita had on the theater community....
Interview: Aaron Ellis on Portraying Leo Frank in PARADE at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Photo Interview: Aaron Ellis on Portraying Leo Frank in PARADE at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by Shari Barrett - March 05, 2024

Leo Frank led a comfortable life as a Jewish American in New York City who transferred to Marietta, Georgia to manage his wife’s uncle’s pencil factory. In 1912, he was accused of raping and murdering one of the young factory girls during the town’s July 4th parade, and was brought to trial where he...
Interview: ELLA PEREZ of THE CHER SHOW at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Photo Interview: ELLA PEREZ of THE CHER SHOW at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS
by Brett Cullum - March 26, 2024

I think the biggest thing I wanted to focus on was not making it like a character and not making it like some tasteless impression. Because I don't know. It's not necessarily what the show is about, and the three of us do a really good job of “a hint of Cher.” But there's still us!...
Interview: Pascale Roger-McKeever Is Ready to Take Up Space at SoHo Playhouse Photo Interview: Pascale Roger-McKeever Is Ready to Take Up Space at SoHo Playhouse
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 09, 2024

Playwright and performer Pascale Roger-McKeever will be bringing her one-woman show Fingers and Spoons to the SoHo Playhouse this month. The provocative show, tackling open marriage, will play from Thursday April 25th to Thursday May 2nd. I spoke with Roger-McKeever about the show and the process of...
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Milwaukee Repertory Theater Brings Histo Photo Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Milwaukee Repertory Theater Brings Historic Text to Modern Life
by Sofia Ascorbe - February 13, 2024

What the Constitution Means to Me was written by playwright, screenwriter, and performer, Heidi Schreck. The show is full of laughs, heartbreak, and a profound telling of a woman’s story that unexpectedly, but beautifully, weaves in the direct impacts of her life by the text in our U.S. Constitution...
Interview: 'This is An Insane Feat': Actors Elizabeth Ayodele and Baker Mukasa on the Photo Interview: 'This is An Insane Feat': Actors Elizabeth Ayodele and Baker Mukasa on the Epic STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Kat Mokrynski - March 11, 2024

Standing at the Sky’s Edge has arrived at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on the West End after runs at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield and the National Thetare. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Baker Mukasa (George) and Elizabeth Ayodele (Joy) about their roles within the show. ...
Interview: Alan Cumming on ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Charlie McCombs Empi Photo Interview: Alan Cumming on ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Charlie McCombs Empire Theatre
by Jill Ripa - February 26, 2024

BroadwayWorld had a chance to chat with world-renowned star, Alan Cumming, on his cabaret show, Alan Cumming is Not Acting his Age. In this interview, Cumming discusses life balance, his love for cabaret, and some of the wisdom that has gone into creating this amazing show!...
Student Blog: Deciding on a School Photo Student Blog: Deciding on a School
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - February 26, 2024

For most of my high school career, I thought I wanted to attend a four-year university, but I hadn’t considered why I wanted to take that path. When I stepped back and thought about what I truly wanted, none of those expectations ultimately impacted my decision at all. I knew I wanted to be in New Y...
Interview: 'It Was the Easiest “Yes!” I've Ever Said!': Shay Barclay And Felix Hagan Photo Interview: 'It Was the Easiest “Yes!” I've Ever Said!': Shay Barclay And Felix Hagan on Storytelling for Television in BBC's BAD EDUCATION: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Kat Mokrynski - December 18, 2023

The holidays are here, which can only mean one thing - Christmas specials are arriving! Bad Education: A Christmas Carol, debuted this week on BBC Three. BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to speak with Felix Hagan, co-writer of the multi-award winning musical Operation Mincemeat, who wrote original ...
Interview: Choreographer Bethany White Shares the Magic of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Photo Interview: Choreographer Bethany White Shares the Magic of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Queensbury Theatre
by Miranda Keating - December 19, 2023

Queensbury Theatre, West Houston’s historic non-profit theatre located in CityCentre, has announced its return of Main Stage shows with 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' this December.  BroadwayWorld Houston had the chance to talk with choreographer Bethany White, who shares with us what we can look forw...
Interview: Real-Life Married Couple Alexandra Socha & Etai Benson Share the Stage in Photo Interview: Real-Life Married Couple Alexandra Socha & Etai Benson Share the Stage in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2023

BroadwayWorld interviews Alexandra Socha and Etai Benson about taking on the roles of Motel and Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof at Paper Mill Playhouse. Explore their real-life relationship and the joys of working together on stage....
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Hits Broadway After Years of Changes Photo THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Hits Broadway After Years of Changes
by Cara Joy David - April 15, 2024

In this column, I write about the development of one of this spring’s jukebox musicals, The Heart of Rock and Roll. My old friend, Gordon Greenberg (represented off-Broadway earlier this season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors), is directing it, and I recently chatted with him about his decade-long...
Interview: 'It Was the Easiest “Yes!” I've Ever Said!': Shay Barclay And Felix Hagan Photo Interview: 'It Was the Easiest “Yes!” I've Ever Said!': Shay Barclay And Felix Hagan on Storytelling for Television in BBC's BAD EDUCATION: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Kat Mokrynski - December 18, 2023

The holidays are here, which can only mean one thing - Christmas specials are arriving! Bad Education: A Christmas Carol, debuted this week on BBC Three. BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to speak with Felix Hagan, co-writer of the multi-award winning musical Operation Mincemeat, who wrote original ...
Interview: Betty Buckley on Adding IMAGINARY to Her Horror Film Résumé Photo Interview: Betty Buckley on Adding IMAGINARY to Her Horror Film Résumé
by Michael Major - March 08, 2024

Since her film debut in Carrie, Betty Buckley has carved out a lengthy history with horror movies. BroadwayWorld caught up with Buckley to discuss working with Jason Blum on her new film, Imaginary, how she got her start in horror films with Carrie, and how she created her new short film, The Mayfly...
Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride Photo Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride by Being True to Himself
by Jim Munson - April 02, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'...
Interview: Adriana Scalice of SIX at Proctors Photo Interview: Adriana Scalice of SIX at Proctors
by Jared West - May 01, 2024

Starting on Tuesday, May 7th, the six queens of SIX the musical will be in town for a week performing the hit Broadway show about the six wives of Henry VIII. Among them is 23-year-old Upstate native Adriana Scalice, who dazzles audiences with her portrayal of one of history's most intriguing monarc...
Jennifer Morrison to Lead All-Women Cast of THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre Photo Jennifer Morrison to Lead All-Women Cast of THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 05, 2024

Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!...
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Rep Photo Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!...
Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide Photo Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide
by Ayaka Ozaki - April 13, 2024

Hiro Iida: Known as an electronic music designer making waves worldwide, he's a sound craftsman designing the sound of musicals. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has won two Grammy Awards. Some of his notable works include 'The Notebook THE MUSICAL,' 'THE GREAT GATSBY,' 'Kimberly Akimbo,' ...
Interview: Brent Bristow And Noah Hungate of EMERALD CITY COUNCIL Photo Interview: Brent Bristow And Noah Hungate of EMERALD CITY COUNCIL
by Theresa Bertram - April 25, 2024

Life is about making connections, and when my daughter told me she wanted me to interview her Band Director Brent Bristow at Arkansas State University Beebe because he started a band named EMERALD CITY COUNCIL and released a new album entitled MOTION CARRIES, I was intrigued....
Student Blog: Working Through 9 TO 5: What a Way to Make a Living!! Photo Student Blog: Working Through 9 TO 5: What a Way to Make a Living!!
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - February 28, 2024

Opening two shows back-to-back in a month might be the most tiring thing I’ve ever done, but I’ve never felt more accomplished...




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