BroadwayWorld Interviews Backstage with Richard Ridge: She's Queen of the Kings! Catching Up with Brooklyn-Bound Heather Headley
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 13, 2018 She has already protected the Pride Lands, ruled Nubia, controlled center stage, and dominated the Juke Joint. What's next for Broadway's favorite beltress?... (more...)  BWW Interview: Krista Monson of VIVID at Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin - Dynamite comes in small packages
by Mark Janicello - September 16, 2018 After the record-breaking run of THE ONE, if Krista Monson was worried about fulfilling the Friedrichstadt-Palast's or audience's expectations with her new show VIVID, she hid her nerves extremely well. She is a petite woman, blessed with a very winning smile, an enormous amount of energy, and a calm, nurturing aura that fills every centimeter of this cavernous theater. As the saying goes 'Dynamite comes in small packages.'... (more...)  BWW Interview: Betty Buckley Joins the Parade Taking HELLO, DOLLY! on Tour
by Julie Musbach - September 26, 2018 Betty Buckley is the latest in the string of megawatt stars leading the stunning revival of Hello, Dolly! The show is preparing to launch its national tour, bringing the charms of meddling Mrs. Levi to audiences across the country. Buckley took a moment to chat with BroadwayWorld about the upcoming journey and what it all means to her.... (more...)  Paul Rodriguez Transitions Easily From Playing Comedy Clubs to Playing God
by Gil Kaan - October 16, 2018 Stand-up comedy stalwart Paul Rodriguez will be taking on the role of God in the revival of Bruce Jay Friedman's cult-classic STEAMBATH opening October 20, 2018 at the Odyssey Theatre. I had the chance to illicit a few serious answers from this funny man amongst his very comical responses.... (more...)  Gideon Lombard's Journey With Award-Winning DIE REUK VAN APPELS
by Lindsay Kruger - October 16, 2018, South Africa Since its 2017 debut at the KNKK festival, DIE REUK VAN APPELS returns to the Fugard with almost 20 awards and nominations under its belt. Hailed as a 'must-see' piece of theater, leading man Gideon Lombard chats about the play's great success and his journey with this critically-acclaimed productio... (more...)  Todrick Hall of CHICAGO at Fisher Theatre says It's a Must-See Musical that People Should Experience Live!
by Katie Laban - October 15, 2018, South Africa Get ready for that razzle-dazzle Detroit, you are in for a special treat - Chicago is back in the Motor City from October 16th through the 21st at the Fisher Theatre! It is the story of Roxie Hart, housewife and nightclub dancer, who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to wa... (more...)  Donny Riedel of CLUE at The Ringwald Theatre says It's a Fast-Paced, Hilarious Show that Hits All the Senses!
by Katie Laban - October 15, 2018, Detroit Whodunit? The Ringwald. In the fall. With the candlestick. Clue, the 1985 cult classic comedy, is currently running through November 5th at the theatre in Ferndale. Jonathan Lynn, director and screenwriter of beloved comedy, personally created this stage adaption with additional material by Hunter F... (more...)  BOLLYWOOD STAR MINISSHA LAMBA On Her Theatre Debut
by Zofeen Maqsood - October 15, 2018, India Big boss was tough. It takes a huge amount of mental strength to be in a reality show like that -- Minissha Lamba... (more...)  Counter Tenor Ray Chenez Performs BROADRAY
by Martin Ganeider - October 15, 2018, Austria There are always some to say, they have seen everything, there are no new ideas, fresh faces or spectacular voices any more. They might be wrong in so many ways. Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, to mention only one, is a new musical phenomenon playing to sold out houses every night.... (more...)  Candice Bernstein and Matt Newman Discuss Dark Comedy GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Lindsay Kruger - October 15, 2018, South Africa In its South African debut, Candice Bernstein and Matt Newman star in the hilariously haunting GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Alexander Bar next month. In this interview they give us a glimpse into their journey with their complex characters of Kayleen and Doug, and how GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES... (more...)  The Legendary Lorna Luft on Her Return to Feinstein's'/54 Below and the Importance of Gratitude
by Courtney Savoia - October 15, 2018, Cabaret Legendary television, stage and film actress and singer Lorna Luft returns to Feinstein's/54 Below this October with a brand new show, To "L" and Back! The evenings are an opportunity to say thank you and celebrate all of the goodness that life has to offer. Join Luft, during National Breast Cancer... (more...)  Andy Coxon Talks THE DISTANCE YOU HAVE COME
by Fiona Scott - October 15, 2018, UK / West End Andy Coxon has been seen in Yank! A WWII Love Story, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical and Hair. He is currently part of the cast of Scott Alan's song cycle The Distance You Have Come. Andy speaks to BroadwayWorld about the show.... (more...)  Actor Jeff Lima Talks CHICAGO FIRE and Preparing for Roles
by Brooke Yunis - October 14, 2018, TV Jeff Lima, who plays Leon Cruz on CHICAGO FIRE, discusses how he got into acting, his process for preparing for roles, and diversity in the industry.... (more...)  Master Mixologist: Gabriel Rieben of MONTCLAIR SOCIAL CLUB in Montclair NJ
by Marina Kennedy - October 14, 2018, Food + Wine Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Gabriel Rieben of Montclair Social Club in Montclair, New Jersey for our 'Master Mixologist' feature.... (more...)  Six Degrees of Gavin Creel on the road to the Venetian Room in San Francisco.
by Robert Sokol - October 13, 2018, San Francisco BroadwayWorld-San Francisco Senior Editor Robert Sokol takes Creel on a trip down memory lane to revisit his Main Stem alter egos in advance of his debut at Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel as part of producer Marilyn Levinson's fifteenth anniversary season of Bay Area Cabaret in San Francisco.... (more...)  Theatre Life with Edwaard Liang
by Elliot Lanes - October 12, 2018, Washington, DC As fall finally starts to arrive here in DC, the Kennedy Center's dance season kicks into high gear bringing you dance companies from all over the country and the world.... (more...)  Genny Lis Padilla & David Guzman of North Carolina Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Jeffrey Kare - October 12, 2018, Raleigh From October 16th-21st, North Carolina Theatre will be opening their 2018-19 season with a production of Lin-Manuel Miranda & Quiara Alegria Hudes' 2008 award-winning musical, In the Heights, at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. I was recently able to get in touch with two of the cast members, Genny ... (more...)  One of the Greatest Names of Brazilian Musical Theater Saulo Vasconcelos Launches the Auto-Biography POR TRAS DAS MASCARAS (Behind The Masks)
by Claudio Erlichman - October 12, 2018, Brazil Celebrating 20 years of his career and a life full of stories, the actor, singer and voice actor Saulo Vasconcelos, one of the biggest names in Brazilian musical theater, launches his biography 'Behind the Masks' in October.... (more...)  Brady Coyle-Smith of THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Proud Mary Theatre Company
by Neil Shurley - October 11, 2018, South Carolina 'Hate causes us to say and do things we normally wouldn't. This hate isn't limited just to the gay community, which is why I think this play speaks to audiences of all gender, orientation, identity, race, etc.'... (more...)  Kimberly Hickman on A CHRISTMAS CAROL and the Nebraska Theatre Caravan
by Christine Swerczek - October 11, 2018, Omaha Kimberly Faith Hickman is the Artistic Director of the Omaha Community Playhouse, which has a long and impressive history dating back to the 1920s. The Playhouse is not only a community theatre, it is the originator of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, a professional touring company most well known for ... (more...)  DEAR EVAN HANSEN Becomes a Book, and Before Their Promotional Stop in Salt Lake City, Its Creators Discuss the Adaptation Process
by Blair Howell - October 11, 2018, Omaha DEAR EVAN HANSEN: THE NOVEL launches a book tour, with an event in Salt Lake City. 'We know the passionate love people in Salt Lake City have for musical theater,' said composer Justin Paul.... (more...)  Temple Theatre's Cast and Director of GHOST Talk Love, Character Relationships, and the Challenges of Bringing a Beloved Movie to the Stage
by Lauren Van Hemert - October 11, 2018, Raleigh The movie 'Ghost' opened in the summer of 1990. Twenty years later, it inspired a Broadway musical. While the movie was the highest grossing film of 1990, the Broadway version, which featured a large cast and a multitude of special effects, did not share the same box office success. 'On the Broad... (more...)  Chef Spotlight: Adin Langille of BOWL & BLADE in NYC
by Marina Kennedy - October 11, 2018, Food + Wine Broadwayworld.com interviewed Adin Langille about his culinary career and Bowl & Blade for our 'Chef Spotlight.'... (more...)  Aaron McDaniel and CHARLEYS AUNT at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by Marina Kennedy - October 11, 2018, New Jersey The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present 'Charley's Aunt' the hilarious 19th century comedy of manners by Brandon Thomas. Directed by Joe Discher, performances begin on 1024. Broadwayworld.com interviewed Aaron McDaniel who will play Jack Chesney in the show.... (more...)  PART TWO - SUPERNATURAL HISTORIAN & AUTHOR MASON WINFIELD
by Mark C. Lloyd - October 11, 2018, Buffalo PART TWO - SUPERNATURAL HISTORIAN & AUTHOR MASON WINFIELD... (more...)  PART ONE - SUPERNATURAL HISTORIAN & AUTHOR MASON WINFIELD
by Mark C. Lloyd - October 11, 2018, Buffalo PART ONE - SUPERNATURAL HISTORIAN & AUTHOR MASON WINFIELD... (more...)  Elf Lyons Talks MEDUSA at Nuffield Southampton Theatres
by Jo Fisher - October 11, 2018, Buffalo Performer and comedian Elf Lyons and a team of creatives have brought Medusa back to life in just three weeks.... (more...)  Kerry Ellis Discusses Her New Charity Single
by Fiona Scott - October 11, 2018, UK / West End First Lady of the West End, Kerry Ellis, has teamed up with 1000 West End Stage summer school students for a special recording of 'A Million Dreams' from the hit film, The Greatest Showman, which is now available on iTunes.... (more...)  VIDEO: Gina Rodriguez Stars in the Trailer for MISS BALA
by Stage Tube - October 16, 2018, TV Sony Pictures Entertainment has released the trailer for 'Miss Bala' starring Gina Rodriguez.... (more...)  VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals Of SCHOOL OF ROCK in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018, TV In the video below, go inside rehearsals for the Australian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway and West End smash hit rock musical, School of Rock - playing at Her Majesty's, Melbourne from October 31, 2018... (more...)  VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Peak of CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA
by Stage Tube - October 16, 2018, TV Take a peek inside the world of Sabrina Spellman. It'll be a scary good time! In this behind-the-scenes piece, the cast of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina discuss the upcoming series, and Sabrina's journey as half-witch, half mortal. Watch the video below!... (more...)  VIDEO: Watch Eminem Perform 'Venom' from the Empire State Building
by Stage Tube - October 16, 2018, TV 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' headed back to Brooklyn for a week of shows staring last night. Kimmel's first musical guest was Eminem, who performed his title track from the Marvel film 'Venom' on top of the Empire State Building. Watch the performance below!... (more...)  VIDEO: Becky Gulsvig Performs 'Me And The Sky' From COME FROM AWAY and Chats With Real Life Captain Beverley Bass
by Stage Tube - October 16, 2018, TV The national tour of Come From Away opened last week at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Becky Gulsvig, who plays Captain Beverley Bass, among others, recently performed the song 'Me and the Sky' on K5 News. Following the performance, she joined the real-life Beverley Bass to talk more about the s... (more...)  VIDEO: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Mario Lopez, and More Broadway Stars Urge People to Vote With 'Enough Already' Music Video
by Stage Tube - October 16, 2018, Broadway A music video has been released, featuring many Broadway favorites, urging people to get out and vote. Mario Lopez and Daphne Rubin-Vega lead the performers lending their voices to the song, called Enough Already.... (more...)  VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for JONATHAN Starring Ansel Elgort
by Stage Tube - October 15, 2018, TV Manis Film has released the first trailer for 'Jonathan,' starring Ansel Elgort. Watch the trailer below!... (more...)  BWW TV: See What's New With Hal Prince's Revamped EVITA in Sydney, Starring Tina Arena!
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 15, 2018, TV Australian icon, singer, songwriter and musical theatre star Tina Arena stars in the role of Eva Peron in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA in Sydney. EVITA, one of the most celebrated classical musicals of all time, in a new Australian production playing at the Joan Sutherland Theatre at th... (more...)  VIDEO: Behind The Scenes with Jackie Sibblies Drury and Sarah Benson of FAIRVIEW at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018, San Francisco Go behind the scenes of Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of Fairview in the video below with the playwright and director as rhey reveal their thoughts on this unpredictable and critically acclaimed play.... (more...)  VIDEO: Meet The Cast Of ROCK OF AGES 10th Anniversary Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018, Central New York Leading the cast are Anthony Nuccio as 'Drew Boley,' Katie LaMark as 'Sherrie Christian,' John-Michael Breen as 'Lonny,' Sam Harvey as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Ryan M. Hunt as 'Dennis,' Chris Renalds as 'Franz,' Kristina Walz as 'Regina,' Kenya Hamilton as 'Justice,' and Andrew Tebo as 'Hertz.' The tour will ... (more...)  VIDEO: WCSU Theatre Arts Department Presents UNCLE VANYA
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018, Connecticut Anton Chekhov's classic 1898 play, 'Uncle Vanya' comes to the stage at Western Connecticut State University this month. Presented by the university's Department of Theatre Arts, the show runs through October 21st. It takes place in the Studio Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the u... (more...)  VIDEO: Choreography Unlocked: Nurturing New Voices at Alvin Ailey
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018, Dance The Nurturing New Voices panel was a discussion on how arts institutions can nurture new voices. Moderated by Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle with participants including Thelma Golden (Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem), Rennie Harris (Founder of Rennie Harris Purem... (more...)  VIDEO: Heartbeat Opera's Halloween Drag Extravaganza Opens Season At Roulette
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018, Opera HEARTBEAT OPERA-the daring young company whose unconventional orchestrations and stagings of classic operas have been called 'a radical endeavor' by The New Yorker and 'pioneering' by The New York Times-launches its fifth season with its Annual Halloween Drag Extravaganza, this year titled DRAGUS MA... (more...)  VIDEO: On This Day, October 15- Happy Birthday, Gavin Lee!
by Alexa Criscitiello - October 15, 2018, Broadway On this day we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-nominee, Gavin Lee!... (more...)  VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Gives Melania Trump His Best Advice in Latest Political Parody
by Stage Tube - October 15, 2018, Broadway What's Randy Rainbow's advice for First Lady Melania Trump? Just be best! Find out in his latest political parody, which plays off of a popular Disney tune from Beauty and the Beast! ... (more...)  VIDEO: Watch Nick Adams, Lauren Elder & More in Rehearsals for Theatre Calgary's MARY AND MAX
by Stage Tube - October 15, 2018, Broadway Theatre Calgary is preparing to open Mary and Max - A New Musical, the second world premiere of the 2018-19 season, with music and lyrics by Bobby Cronin, book by Crystal Skillman, directed by Theatre Calgary's Artistic Director Stafford Arima, choreography by Jenn Rapp, and orchestrations and music... (more...)  VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at Premieres' INNER VOICES
by Stage Tube - October 15, 2018, Broadway PREMIERES presents this season's INNER VOICES 2018, the biennial series of solo works featuring new teams of playwrights and composers. Get a sneak peek below!... (more...)  VIDEO: John Oliver Examines America's Morally Compromised Relationship with Saudi Arabia on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Stage Tube - October 15, 2018, TV Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncomfortably comfortable relationship with Saudi Arabia.... (more...)  BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Meets a Villain She Can't Punch in 'American Alien'
by Xandra Harbet - October 15, 2018, TV After a torturous summer break, Fall is here and with it — a new episode of Supergirl.... (more...)  VIDEO: Composer Scott Alan and Cast Talk THE DISTANCE YOU HAVE COME
by Stage Tube - October 15, 2018, UK / West End The Distance You Have Come follows the lives of six individuals who juggle the constant challenges of life, depression, heartache and love. Told through the music and lyrics of award-winning composer Scott Alan, this brand-new musical brings together a song cycle of his most acclaimed works for the ... (more...)  BWW TV: Watch the Rockettes High Kick Into Christmas as They Rehearse for All-New Finale!
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 14, 2018, Broadway Earlier this week, the Radio City Rockettes rehearsed the choreography from the brand-new finale scene, 'Christmas Lights,' for the 2018 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase. We're taking you inside the big rehearsal below!... (more...)  VIDEO: Alec Baldwin's Trump Faces Kanye West in the Oval Office on SNL
by Stage Tube - October 14, 2018, TV Saturday Night Live has had a plethora of political content to include in their most recent episodes of the hit sketch comedy show, and last night was no different.... (more...)  VIDEO: Bill Maher Urges Viewers to Steer Clear of Celebrity Presidential Candidates
by Stage Tube - October 13, 2018, TV Bill Maher had an important message for his viewers during last night's show: avoid the celebrity candidates for president.... (more...)  VIDEO: HEAD OVER HEELS Celebrates National Coming Out Day
by Stage Tube - October 12, 2018, Broadway The cast of Broadway's Head Over Heels is celebrating National Coming Out Day with some words of wisdom, hope. and pride. Check out the talented troupe below spreading the love for National Coming Out Day!... (more...)  BWW TV: Corbin Bleu Taps Into ANYTHING GOES at Arena Stage
by BroadwayWorld TV - October 12, 2018, Broadway Arena Stage presents Corbin Bleu (Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical; In the Heights; Disney Channel's High School Musical) as Billy Crocker and Soara-Joye Ross (Les Miserables, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess National Tour) as Reno Sweeney in Cole Porter's madcap seafaring musical, Anything G... (more...) |
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