BroadwayWorld Interviews
Backstage with Richard Ridge: It's Chers Everywhere! Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond Talk All Things THE CHER SHOW!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 08, 2019 When in comes to portraying one of pop culture's biggest superstars of all time, it takes not one... not two... but three Broadway powerhouses to bring her to life onstage. Cher is on Broadway this season, played at three stages of her life by the incomparable Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond. Below, watch as Richard Ridge checks in with all three leading ladies as they chat about becoming the Star, Lady and Babe, wearing her iconic clothes, and what they've already learned fro... (more...) 
Debut of the Month: Once Upon a December Debut - ANASTASIA's Cody Simpson
by Caryn Robbins - December 27, 2018 In our December Debut of the Month, Australian singer-songwriter Cody Simpson speaks to BroadwayWorld about making the transition from arena rock concert to the lights of Broadway in ANASTASIA!... (more...) 
BWW Interview: Damien Atkins on Aliens, UFOs, and His Examination of Extraterrestrial Encounters for WE ARE NOT ALONE
by Isabella Perrone - January 09, 2019 It's been four years since Damien Atkins's WE ARE NOT ALONE first premiered, but the play is finally making its Toronto homecoming at the Streetcar Crowsnest Theatre in a production directed by Chris Abraham and Christian Barry, and backed by Crow's Theatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, and 2b theatre company.... (more...) 
Monica Dolan Talks ALL ABOUT EVE
by Rona Kelly - January 23, 2019, UK / West End With rehearsals for All About Eve underway, Monica Dolan shares her excitement for taking on a similar role of direct address (playing both Karen and a narrator). She also gives an insight into working with Ivo van Hove, and adapting the classic 1950's film for the stage.... (more...) 
Shikhandi Fame actor MAHNAZ DAMANIA on why LGBTQ representation is important
by Zofeen Maqsood - January 23, 2019, India Some recent stories on screen and off have successfully cast transgender actors, I hope that we continue this search -- Mahnaz Damania... (more...) 
Heartwarming interview with a legendary duo: Seela Sella and Esko Roine, starring in Love Letters at Tampere's theatre
by Rosanna Liuski - January 23, 2019, Finland Love Letters will have its premiere on 29.1. at the Tampere's theatre. I had the honor to meet the charismatic acting duo Seela Sella and Esko Roine! How was the theatre school of 1950-60s different from the theatre academy of nowadays, can anyone become a fairly good actor like Grotowski claims and... (more...) 
Graham Main talks Big Burns Supper
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2019, Scotland BWW catches up with producer Graham Main to talk about the 2019 Big Burns Supper festival.... (more...) 
Ioanna Katsarou and HERCULES: IN SEARCH OF A HERO at Abrons Art Center
by Marina Kennedy - January 22, 2019, Off-Broadway Eclipses Group Theater New York (EGTNY) will be staging the world premiere of 'Hercules: In Search of a Hero.' This new show is conceived and directed by Ioanna Katsarou, translated by Demetri Bonaros, with original compositions by Costas Baltazanis. It will be performed at the Abrons Art Center fr... (more...) 
Rodel Salazar of IF/THEN at Stagecrafters Wants You to Wonder 'What If?'
by Stefani Chudnow - January 22, 2019, Detroit Royal Oak's very own Stagecrafters is bringing one of Broadway's recent musicals, If/Then, to Metro Detroit starting January 25th at the Baldwin Theatre. If/Then, originally starring Broadway superstar Idina Menzel as Elizabeth, is a very human story that pretty much anyone can relate to. Elizabeth,... (more...) 
Director/Choreographer Devanand Janki and LITTLE GIRL BLUE-THE NINA SIMONE MUSICAL at George Street Playhouse
by Marina Kennedy - January 22, 2019, New Jersey The world premiere of 'Little Girl Blue - The Nina Simone Musical' is a new show that explores the life of American icon Nina Simone. It will kick off 2019 at George Street Playhouse. This production takes the stage under the vision of DirectorChoreographer Devanand Janki. We had the pleasure of in... (more...) 
Hiba Tawaji Talks NOTRE DAME DE PARIS
by Debbie Gilpin - January 22, 2019, UK / West End On the eve of the return of Notre Dame de Paris to London - this time in its original French - I'm looking back to my time behind the scenes during its last few days in Paris. There I spoke to Hiba Tawaji (Esmeralda), who talked about the more challenging aspects of performing, as well as her passio... (more...) 
Dominic Torres of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - January 22, 2019, Omaha Dominic Torres who plays Christopher in the show says: 'I think people should come and see the show. It's truly, truly very inspiring. The moral of the story is that the diagnosis does not describe you. Even if you are on the autism spectrum, or whatever other spectrums there are, you are still a pe... (more...) 
Trevor Ashley Talks LIZA'S BACK!, Diva Lessons, and Why Liza Would've Made a Killer Norma Desmond
by Troy Frisby - January 21, 2019, Omaha Trevor Ashley knows a thing or two about divas.The Australian performer has channeled Dame Shirley Bassey in DIAMONDS ARE FOR TREVOR, run the gamut from Cher to Dusty Springfield in I'M EVERY WOMAN, and starred in not one but two loving send-ups of the legendary Liza Minnelli. Now, the second of tho... (more...) 
Isabella Rossellini Exploring LINKs, PORNO & a Masters
by Gil Kaan - January 20, 2019, Los Angeles Actress/filmmaker/author/philanthropist/model Isabella Rossellini will be bringing her latest theatrical event LINK LINK CIRCUS to The Broad Stage for a quick, three-performance run starting January 25, 2019. With decades of successfully gracing screens, cinematic and television; Ms. Rossellini make... (more...) 
Matt DeAngelis as Earl in WAITRESS on Tour
by Kathy Strain - January 19, 2019, Austin WAITRESS has been touring North America for a short time but already audiences are falling in love with this amazing musical that has music by Sara Bareillas. The story is one of hope that comes from despair and joy that comes from sorrow. As WAITRESS finds its way to Austin, Texas and Bass Concert ... (more...) 
Andy Huntington Jones Talks THE BOOK OF MORMON
by Katricia Lang - January 18, 2019, Houston THE BOOK OF MORMON appears on the Hobby Center stage through January 20, 2019. Andy Huntington Jones (Elder McKinley) talks about the good intentions behind the raunchy, yet incisive, jokes found in the musical.... (more...) 
Tony-Award Winning Costume Designer William Ivey Long Talks BEETLEJUICE, Design Process, and More
by Lauren Van Hemert - January 18, 2019, Houston North Carolina's own William Ivey Long has been busy designing the costumes for two of this season's most anticipated musicals: TOOTSIE and BEETLEJUICE. When I visited him in his Tribeca studio last summer, he talked to me about his design process, the many BEETLEJUICE jackets, and his North Carolin... (more...) 
Mel Weyn of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Aronoff Center
by Anne Simendinger - January 18, 2019, Cincinnati I got the chance to chat with Mel Weyn - who plays Tzeitel, Tevye's eldest daughter- about all things "Fiddler", previous tours, and her training in the interview below. ... (more...) 
MISS SAIGON'S Red Concepción Says this Grittier Version of the Show is Resonating with American Audiences
by Lauren Van Hemert - January 18, 2019, Raleigh Red Concepcion grew up listening to show tunes. In fact, he remembers listening to cast albums like MISS SAIGON from the age of five. Fast forward 20 plus years and Concepcion found himself playing the role of The Engineer on the UK tour. He says although he knew the music by heart, he had no ide... (more...) 
Sharia Benn of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF at Open Stage Of Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - January 18, 2019, Central Pennsylvania ... (more...) 
Industry Minds Talk Mental Health In The Arts
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 18, 2019, UK / West End BroadwayWorld caught up with Scarlett Maltman and Cathy Read to chat about their podcast Industry Minds and why they feel that we need a stronger focus on mental health in the arts.BroadwayWorld caught up with Scarlett and Cathy Read to chat about their podcast Industry Minds and why they feel that ... (more...) 
Long-Time Partners JW Walker & Pamela Gaye Walker Enjoying EMPTY-NESTing & Working Together
by Gil Kaan - January 17, 2019, Los Angeles The couple behind (and front and center of) THE EMPTY NESTERS, JW Walker and Pamela Gaye Walker certainly validate the adage 'A couple that works together, stays together.' With a working and personal relationship spanning decades, JW and Pam take time from their respective day jobs, (he producing a... (more...) 
Kristine Landon-Smith Talks Tamasha Theatre and THE ORCHESTRA
by Gary Naylor - January 17, 2019, Los Angeles Kristine Landon-Smith talks about directing her revival of Jean Anouilh's The Orchestra and about her unique life in theatre.... (more...) 
LINDA VISTA's Ian Barford Muses on Tracy Letts & Steppenwolf
by Gil Kaan - January 16, 2019, Los Angeles A re-occurring staple of Tracy Letts' plays, Ian Barford heads the cast of LINDA VISTA, already in previews at the Mark Taper Forum. Ian allocated some of his down time between shows to answer a few of my queries.... (more...) 
Chita Rivera on Her Career & Concerts at Cadogan Hall
by Rona Kelly - January 16, 2019, UK / West End An icon of the theatre world, Chita Rivera comes to London next month to play Cadogan Hall for just two concerts. Talking to her about returning to her 'second home', Chita also shares what audiences can expect from the concerts, as well as her journey from having 'never seen a Broadway show' to bei... (more...) 
BWW Interview with the creative team of MAD WORLD, the immersive theatrical experience.
by Victoria Beal - January 15, 2019, Australia - Melbourne BWW Interview with the creative team of MAD WORLD, the immersive theatrical experience returning in 2019 for a limited season in Melbourne.... (more...) 
Taryn Carmona Captures Reggae for Children in BOB MARLEY'S THREE LITTLE BIRDS at Synchronicity Theatre
by David Muschell - January 15, 2019, Atlanta Many of us remember Bob Marley's introduction of reggae to the world, and his great success with this style of music. Since his passing in 1981, several of his children have had their own successes, including Cedella, his oldest child, who wrote a children's book , which has now become a stage musi... (more...) 
Ashley Lane of INSPECTING CAROL at The Village Players Of Birmingham Says You're Going to Laugh!
by Katie Laban - January 15, 2019, Detroit The Village Players of Birmingham are kicking off the new year with an uproarious and zany comedy, Inspecting Carol, opening this weekend, January 18th and running through February 3rd in Birmingham. Behind the scenes of a struggling theatre's annual slapdash production of A Christmas Carol, rehears... (more...) 
DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Dances All Night with MY FAIR LADY's Michael Williams!
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 23, 2019, Broadway In the episode below, Ben dance all night (AND begs for more) with choreography from My Fair Lady, with the help of Michael Williams. Can you keep up?... (more...) 
VIDEO: Michelle Monaghan & Common Star in the Trailer for SAINT JUDY
by Stage Tube - January 23, 2019, TV Blue Fox Entertainment has released the trailer for SAINT JUDY, directed by Sean Hanish and starring Michelle Monaghan and Common.... (more...) 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for HOT STREETS on Adult Swim
by Stage Tube - January 23, 2019, TV Adult Swim has released a sneak peek of the all-new trailer for season two of Hot Streets premiering Sunday, February 24th at Midnight ET/PT.... (more...) 
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for Ray Romano's Stand Up Special
by Stage Tube - January 23, 2019, TV Netflix has released the trailer for Ray Romano's returns to stand up. This is Romano's his first special in 23 years and it's titled “Ray Romano: Right Here, Around The Corner.” ... (more...) 
VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peak of Darren Criss Performing Mariah Carey's 'Heartbreaker' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Stage Tube - January 23, 2019, TV Lip Sync Battle is set to air a special Mariah Carey tribute episode featuring Darren Criss vs. Jermaine Dupri and special guest Mariah Carey. The highly anticipated Darren Criss vs. Jermaine Dupri lip sync battle premieres Thursday, January 24 at 9pm ET/PT on Paramount Network.... (more...) 
VIDEO: James Corden Plays Human Basketball with Stephen Curry
by Stage Tube - January 23, 2019, TV James Corden challenges 2-time MVP and 3-time NBA champion Stephen Curry to an unconventional shooting contest, where James is hoisted in the hair as the basketball hoop. How will the NBA's best shooter do against a moving target?... (more...) 
VIDEO: A Surprise Proposal Happens Onstage Following Performance of PRETTY WOMAN
by Stage Tube - January 23, 2019, Broadway Last night, following a performance of Pretty Woman, Andy Karl, who plays Edward Lewis, grabbed a microphone and announced that he had a surprise for the audience.... (more...) 
VIDEO: Watch Clips From MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at the Marriott Theatre
by Stage Tube - January 23, 2019, Chicago There's a whole lot of shakin' goin' on with the smash hit MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, running January 16 through March 16, 2019 with a press opening on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Inspired by a true story, this rockin' tribute is directed by James M... (more...) 
VIDEO: E! Shares New Clip From Tonight's DATING #NOFILTER
by Stage Tube - January 22, 2019, TV DATING #NOFILTER AIRS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AT 10:30P ON E!... (more...) 
VIDEO: Brandon Victor Dixon and Mario Talk to GMA DAY About Their Love of Performing and RENT LIVE
by Stage Tube - January 22, 2019, TV RENT LIVE stars Brandon Victor Dixon and Mario were guests on today's episode of 'GMA Day.' Dixon and Mario sat down with Michael Strahan and to talk about their love of performing, RENT, and more! ... (more...) 
VIDEO: Ashely Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey & More Channel Their Inner Boy Band in WICKED's Latest Out Of Oz Installment
by Stage Tube - January 22, 2019, Broadway What happens when boy band meets Broadway? In the latest installment of Out Of Oz, Ashely Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey, Jeff Heimbrock, Daniel Quadrino, and Jeremy Thompson perform 'What Is This Feeling?' with a twist!... (more...) 
VIDEO: The CW Shares CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND ' I Can Work With You' Scene
by Stage Tube - January 22, 2019, TV Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is new Fridays at 9/8c on The CW, and available next day on The CW App.... (more...) 
BWW TV: How Do You Measure a Song? RENT Company Picks Their Favorite Musical Moments!
by TV - Press Previews - January 22, 2019, Broadway From the iconic 'Seasons of Love' to the anthemic 'Finale B;' the energetic 'La Vie Boheme' to the tragic 'I'll Cover You (Reprise),' Rent is full of exceptional musical moments and FOX is bringing them to the small screen on January 27. Below, watch as the company tells us all about their very favo... (more...) 
BWW TV: SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Return for One Final Jam on Closing Night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 21, 2019, Broadway Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock - The Musical played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday evening, January 20, 2019 by welcoming back dozens of former young cast members to the Winter Garden Theatre stage for one last epic jam session.... (more...) 
VIDEO: Watch A New Trailer For Ahrens & Flaherty's MARIE: A New Musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019, Broadway BroadwayWorld has a first look at a new trailer for MARIE: A New Musical from Ahrens and Flaherty (Anastasia, Ragtime, Seussical) coming to Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre.... (more...) 
VIDEO: On This Day, January 21- Remembering Tony Winning Costume Designer Theoni V. Aldredge
by Alexa Criscitiello - January 21, 2019, Broadway On this day, we salute the life and art of Theoni V. Aldredge, the costume designer of the original stage version of 'La Cage aux Folles' and 'Annie' on Broadway who passed away on this day in 2011.... (more...) 
BWW TV Exclusive: Konversations with Keeme: A Chat with Lt. Roncinske
by Konversations with Keeme - January 21, 2019, Connecticut This week's Konversations with Keeme features Lieutenant Thomas Roncinske. He's a 29 year veteran of the Norwalk Police department and the Division Commander, directing a team of two sergeants, four investigators and eight School Resource Officers. He is responsible for the investigations of all se... (more...) 
BWW TV: Travel Back to the 60's with a Sneak Peek of MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION at Paper Mill Playhouse!
by TV - Press Previews - January 21, 2019, Connecticut Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby.... (more...) 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for AMERICAN GODS Season Two
by Stage Tube - January 21, 2019, TV The epic war of the gods begins when American Gods premieres March 10 on STARZ. ... (more...) 
VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Discusses His Broadway Dreams, RENT LIVE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Stage Tube - January 21, 2019, TV On Monday morning's episode of 'Live with Kelly and Ryan,' Jordan Fisher joins Kelly and Ryan to talk about the upcoming live production of RENT.... (more...) 
VIDEO: Zachary Levi Stars as SHAZAM! in New Trailer
by Stage Tube - January 21, 2019, TV David F. Sandberg (“Annabelle: Creation”) directs New Line Cinema's “Shazam!,” the origin story that stars Zachary Levi (TV's “Chuck”) as the titular DC Super Hero, along with Asher Angel (TV's “Andi Mack”) as Billy Batson, and Mark Strong (the “Kingsman” movies) in the role of Super-Villain Dr. Tha... (more...) 
VIDEO: 5SOS Reveal 'Lie To Me' Featuring Julia Michaels
by Stage Tube - January 21, 2019, Music 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) reveal a new version of album track, 'Lie to Me' with acclaimed singer/songwriter Julia Michaels - out now via Capitol Records.... (more...) 
VIDEO: CBS Sunday Morning Remembers Carol Channing
by Stage Tube - January 21, 2019, Broadway CBS Sunday Morning paid tribute to Channing yesterday during its program. The show aired clips from past interviews, as well as productions Channing was in, including Hello, Dolly!... (more...) 
VIDEO: Adam Lambert Performs NFL Parody of Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now'
by Stage Tube - January 21, 2019, Broadway On Sunday night, James Corden had a special NFL championship episode of 'The Late Late Show with James Corden.' Corden ended the episode with a rendition of Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' comprised of lyrics recapping the day's football games, with a special appearance from Adam Lambert.... (more...) 
VIDEO: Original SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Members Perform Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain'
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 20, 2019, Broadway In honor of the final performance of School of Rock today, Evie Dolan, Broadway's original bassist, and Toby Lee, the West End's original guitarist, collaborated on a performance of Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain.' The song was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road recording studio in London.... (more...) |
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