Industry Editor Exclusive: Broadway 'Blackouts' and Making Theatre More Diverse
by Cara Joy David - January 15, 2020 The discussion about how to get more diverse audiences--in terms of age, race, pretty much everything--in the theater has been going on for decades. Recently, this has led to a movement toward dedicated nights for members of a certain race or ethnicity....
Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Harvey Fierstein and More From HAIRSPRAY Complete Casting for MCC Theater's MISCAST20
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 01, 2020 MCC Theater announced today that members of the original Broadway cast of Hairspray will reunite for Miscast20. The gala will take place Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 8PM ET on MCC Theater's YouTube Channel, and will be available to watch through Thursday, September 17....
VIDEO: Sing Along to Holiday Songs With Raul Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2019 Tis the season to sing holiday songs with your favorite Broadway stars! Raul Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez, stars of Seared at MCC, joined Taylor Peckham (Music Director for MCC's The Wrong Man) for a holiday sing-along!...
BWW Interviews: Bare No More Former BNL Front Man Turns Over a New Page
by Paul Batterson - October 07, 2019 Even after close to three decades of performing, sales of over 15 million records, twice being named as group of the year at the Juno awards, and a selection into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Steven Page still feels he has to win his audience over at every show....
Breaking: THE WRONG MAN, A STRANGE LOOP & More Nominated for Lucille Lortel Awards- Updating Live!
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2020 Nominations for the 35th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by theatre veterans Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer. The Awards will be presented during a special online event on Sunday, May 3, broadcast on the official website - www.LortelAwards....
VIDEO: Sing Along to Holiday Songs With Raul Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2019 Tis the season to sing holiday songs with your favorite Broadway stars! Raul Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez, stars of Seared at MCC, joined Taylor Peckham (Music Director for MCC's The Wrong Man) for a holiday sing-along!...
2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 23, 2020 The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!...
Skylight Theatre Company Has Announced its 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2020 Skylight Theatre Company, recognized for their unwavering commitment to developing new works, has confirmed a 2020 lineup of three plays, and a fourth TBA. All plays are new to Los Angeles....
Next Week At Feinstein's/54 Below: 54 Celebrates Mel Brooks, 54 Sings Dolly Parton, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2020 Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551....
THE INHERITANCE, A STRANGE LOOP, and More Take Home 2020 Drama Desk Awards; Check Out the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2020 Tune in right here at 7:30pm to watch The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards and check back for a full list of winners, updating live!...
VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE! Tops List of Outer Critics Circle Honorees!
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2020 The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced its plans for honoring the 2019-2020 season of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions....
BWW Interview: Music Supervisor Alexandra Eckhardt Talks Tessa Thompson & Alexander Skarsgard Sundance Drama PASSING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2021 Alexandra Eckhardt is an accomplished Music Supervisor and bassist, having worked with artists including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, and many more! Eckhardt most recently supervised the music for the film, Passing, which premiered on January 30th at the 2021 Sundance Film Fes...
VIDEO: Joshua Henry, Ciara Renée and More From THE WRONG MAN Present At-Home Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2020 THE WRONG MAN has gathered virtually to share a special-at-home performance. Watch Ross Golan, Joshua Henry, Ciara Renee, and Ryan Vasquez perform songs from the show and more!...
VIDEO: TINA, A STRANGE LOOP, Audra McDonald, LaChanze and More Take Home 2020 Antonyo Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - June 19, 2020 Broadway Black, the multimedia organization highlighting the achievements of Black theatre artists, will present the inaugural Antonyo Awards, a celebration of the Black Broadway and Off-Broadway community....
Review Roundup: Joshua Henry Stars In THE WRONG MAN At MCC Theater - See What The Critics Are Saying
by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2019 MCC Theater's highly anticipated World Premiere of The Wrong Man, the new stage musical written by multi-platinum songwriter Ross Golan opened this week at The Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. Read the reviews!...
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 8 - New Music From Andy Karl and Orfeh, Joshua Henry, and More!
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2021 Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes new music from Andy Karl and Orfeh with Andrew Logan, a debut album from Joshua Henry, a new Randy Rainbow parody, and more!...
TINA, Audra McDonald, Joshua Henry, LaChanze, Arienne Warren and More Nominated for 2020 Antonyo Awards
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2020 Broadway Black, the multimedia organization highlighting the achievements of Black theatre artists, has announced the inaugural Antonyo Awards, a celebration of the Black Broadway and Off-Broadway community....
VIDEO: Zachary Noah Piser, Kuhoo Verma, Debbie Christine Tjong & More Team up in The Lunar Collective
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2020 Zachary Noah Piser (Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen), Kuhoo Verma (Signature Theatre's Octet) and Debbie Christine Tjong (MCC Theatre's The Wrong Man) are the debut faces of a new initiative by Cheeyang Ng, composer of Eastbound (Village Theatre's Festival of New Musicals) and Maya (Live & In Color, Hyp...
Ross Golan To Bring THE WRONG MAN Solo Show To The UK In 2020
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2019 BMI Songwriter of the Year, Ross Golan, will be bringing a solo performance of his concept album turned musical, The Wrong Man, to The Other Palace Studio, February 20....
BWW Review: WORLD STAGES: LA CLEMENZA DI TITO at The Kennedy Center
by Rachael F. Goldberg - February 14, 2020 Overall, 'La Clemenza di Tito' is an interesting take on the beloved Mozart piece, though it feels very rough as a production, and the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater may not be the ideal venue for this staging. But with a fabulous cast, team of dancers, and orchestra, it still makes for an enjo...
The Winners Are In for the 2020 Lucille Lortel Awards- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - May 03, 2020 Mario Cantone will host this year's Lucille Lortel Awards, which are being presented as a virtual broadcast and benefit for The Actors Fund on Sunday, May 3, at 7pm. The online event will bring together theatre performers, industry veterans, and fans worldwide in a celebration of Off-Broadway....
TINA, Audra McDonald, Joshua Henry, LaChanze, Arienne Warren and More Nominated for 2020 Antonyo Awards
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2020 Broadway Black, the multimedia organization highlighting the achievements of Black theatre artists, has announced the inaugural Antonyo Awards, a celebration of the Black Broadway and Off-Broadway community....
BWW Interview: Scott Galina Talks MCC Theater's Virtual MISCAST20 Featuring Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2020 MCC Theater's Miscast gala celebration is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the theater world, featuring Broadway's biggest stars belting out songs from roles in which they would ordinarily never be cast....
Skylight Theatre Offers FLAPPING & FLYING
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2020 Starring JoBeth Williams and Joe Spano, the new short play Flapping & Flying premiere's live online Thursday, September 3rd. ...
VIDEO: TINA, A STRANGE LOOP, Audra McDonald, LaChanze and More Take Home 2020 Antonyo Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - June 19, 2020 Broadway Black, the multimedia organization highlighting the achievements of Black theatre artists, will present the inaugural Antonyo Awards, a celebration of the Black Broadway and Off-Broadway community.... |