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Exclusive: Eddie Izzard Opens Up About a Life in the Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - February 03, 2023


Eddie Izzard is back onstage the winter, playing 19 characters in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. In this video, Eddie joins BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for an in-depth chat about bringing the story to life, and how important theatre has been to her career traject...

Interview: Joe Grifasi & Patrice Johnson Chevannes on the Many Facets of Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the stars of Samuel Beckett's Endgame at Irish Repertory Theatre, Joe Grifasi and Patrice Johnson Chevannes!...

Interview: Jason Moore on Directing SHOTGUN WEDDING With Jennifer Lopez & Jennifer Coolidge
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023


While Jason Moore has directed Broadway productions like Shrek the Musical and The Cher Show, Prime Video's Shotgun Wedding is his biggest project so far. BroadwayWorld sat down with Moore to discuss how his Broadway experiences contributed to the new film, what it was like on set, and the ideas he ...

Video: Stephanie J. Block Unpacks Norma Desmond
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - January 28, 2023


Norma's back! And it's as if she never said goodbye. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is getting ready to present Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Sunset Boulevard. Watch this video as Stephanie J. Block tells us all about her take on Norma Desmond....

Interview: Anthony Rapp Talks WITHOUT YOU Off-Broadway Premiere, RENT's Long-Lasting Impact & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Anthony Rapp as he discusses the Off-Broadway premiere of his one-person show Without You at New World Stages, Rent's long-lasting impact, and much more....

Interview: Mandy Patinkin Talks BEING ALIVE Concert Tour, Becoming a TikTok Star, If He'd Return to Broadway & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 11, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony and Emmy Award winning icon of stage and screen, Mandy Patinkin, as he discusses his upcoming concerts, his TikTok stardom and more!...

Interview: Antigone Meets the Wild West in Annie Saunders and Becca Wolff's OUR COUNTRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Annie Saunders and Becca Wolf, co-creators of the immersive theatrical work, Our Country, set to be presented at The Public Theater's Under The Radar Festival in January....

Interview: How Ellen Kane Made MATILDA Dance on the Big Screen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Ellen Kane, the choreographer for the movie adaptation of Matilda the Musical on Netflix!...

Video: Matthew Warchus & Dennis Kelly Reflect on the Legacy of MATILDA
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 24, 2022


Matilda soon arrives on Netflix and BroadwayWorld is catching up with creators Matthew Warchus and Dennis Kelly in this video....

Interview: Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Amy Rice on Documenting Broadway's Return In BROADWAY RISING
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022


Jessr Tyler Ferguson and Amy Rice have documented the return of Broadway through the documentary Broadway Rising. BroadwayWorld sat down with Rice and Ferguson to discuss how the documentary originall came about, the current state of Broadway, and what they hope people take away from the film....

Video: Amber Iman is Telling Her Story with Audible Originals
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 22, 2022


Now available to stream from Audible Originals is An Evening with Amber Iman, featuring... Amber Iman! In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge chats with Amber about the exciting new project....

Video: How Tim Minchin Made MATILDA's New Song
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 21, 2022


Matilda arrives on Netflix in just days and BroadwayWorld is catching up with composer Tim Minchin to chat about the process in this video....

Interview: Michael Feinstein Talks Playing the Iconic Café Carlyle Stage This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with five-time Grammy nominee and two-time Emmy nominee Michael Feinstein, as he talks about his holiday concert run at Cafe Carlyle, through December 31st!...

Video: Kerry Butler Doesn't Want to Say Goodbye to BEETLEJUICE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 19, 2022


Beetlejuice is entering its final weeks of performances and one of its stars, the wonderful Kerry Butler, is chatting with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about its journey in this video!...

Interview: Kyle Dean Massey & Taylor Frey Talk Starring in A CHRISTMAS TO TREASURE Together
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022


Broadway couple Kyle Dean Massey and Taylor Frey are getting into the holiday spirit by starring in their first film together, Lifetime's A Christmas to Treasure. BroadwayWorld caught up with the pair to discuss filming the movie together, stereotypes about gay couples in holiday films, and more....

Video: Derek McLane & Eila Mell Open Up About Their New Book, 'Designing Broadway'
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 16, 2022


In this video, watch as Tony Award-winning designer Derek McLane and co-writer Eila Mell discuss their new book, Designing Broadway. The book is a richly illustrated and information-packed celebration of Broadway set design....

Interview: BEETLEJUICE National Tour's Isabella Esler Talks Starring as Lydia, Her Audition Process & Favorite Show Moment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Isabella Esler, who is currently starring as Lydia Deetz in the National Tour of Beetlejuice! The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical will haunt 27 cities across North America....

Interview: Antonio Cipriano on Making Original NATIONAL TREASURE Fans 'Proud' With New Series
by Michael Major - December 13, 2022


After being seen on Broadway in Jagged Little Pill, Antonio Cipriano will next be seen in National Treasure: Edge of History on Disney+. BroadwayWorld sat down with Cipriano to discuss what National Treasure fans can expect from the series, what his days on set were like, and if his own fans can any...

Interview: Joshua Henry Reveals How He Prepared to Play Gaston in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - December 13, 2022


Tony nominee and Into the Woods star Joshua Henry will be playing Gaston alonside stars like H.E.R., Josh Groban, Shania Twain, David Alan Grier, Martin Short, Rita Moreno, Jon Jon Briones, and more. BroadwayWorld caught up with Henry to discuss what to expect from the special, singing 'Agony' on se...

Interview: Is Tony Nominee Bryce Pinkham the Broadway King of Murder Shows?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham, who is currently starring alongside Audra McDonald in the Broadway premiere of Adrienne Kennedy's Ohio State Murders....

Interview: Julianne Hough Talks Taking Risks, Getting Vulnerable & Having Fun With New Solo Show at the Paradise Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Emmy Award winner Julianne Hough as she discusses her solo show at the Paradise Club....

Interview: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Discusses Adapting THE WHALE Into a Film
by Michael Major - December 08, 2022


BroadwayWorld caught up with playwright Samuel D. Hunter after The Whale's highly-anticipated premiere to discuss how he adapted the play into a film, how it was rehearsed like a theatrical production, Brendan Fraser's acclaimed performance, and more....

Video: Common Opens Up About Making His Broadway Debut in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 03, 2022


Common chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about the new Broadway play, Between Riverside and Crazy in this extended interview....

Interview: Amanda Kloots Talks Returning to Acting In FIT FOR CHRISTMAS
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022


Amanda Kloots stars in Fit For Christmas, the new CBS original holiday film, which she also co-created and executive produces. BroadwayWorld caught up with Kloots to discuss how the tragic loss of her husband, Nick Cordero, inspired her to create the film, why fitness should be a part of the holiday...

Video: Randy Graff Looks Back on MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - December 01, 2022


In this video, watch as Broadway legend Randy Graff chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about bringing Mr. Saturday Night to the screen via BroadwayHD!...

Interview: The Multi-Talented Sis Discusses Her Brand-New Variety Show, Upcoming 54 Below Concert & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 29, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Broadway and TV actress and activist Sis. Sis discusses her brand-new variety show, Living For Sis, her experience in the national tour of Oklahoma!, representation on TV, what people can expect from her 54 Below show, and much more! ...

Interview: KT Tunstall on Touring, Making Unpopular Music and Bringing SAVING GRACE to the Stage
by Natalie O'Donoghue - November 24, 2022


BroadwayWorld catches up with KT Tunstall to chat about bringing Saving Grace to the stage at Riverside Studios....

Video: Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Open Up About Their New Album, Something Stupid
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 21, 2022


Patti Murin and Colin Donnell have just released their first joint album! Titled Something Stupid after the 1967 Carson and Gaile song, the album is available to purchase now. In this video, the couple checks in with Richard Ridge to talk all about putting it together!...

Video: THE COLLABORATION's Jeremy Pope & Paul Bettany Talk Warhol, Basquiat and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 20, 2022


What is the Collaboration all about? In this video, stars of the American premiere, Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope, chat with Richard Ridge about the exciting new play!...

Interview: Rupert Holmes Talks the Enduring Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in ALL THINGS EQUAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, as he discusses his new play All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg....

Video: Patrick Page Talks Playing Jacob Marley In SPIRITED on Apple TV+
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 16, 2022


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Patrick Page to discuss his performance as Jacob Marley in the new movie musical. Page discusses what it's like to have his first major role in a feature film, what audiences can expect from the new film, and more. Watch the new interview video now!...

Interview: CAMP SIEGFRIED's Lily McInerny Talks Transition From Screen to Stage in Her New York City Theater Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2022


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Lily McInerny, currently making her New York City theater debut in the New York premiere of Bess Wohl's Camp Siegfried at Second Stage....

Video: Audra McDonald and Kenny Leon Open Up About the Drama of OHIO STATE MURDERS
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 12, 2022


Watch this video, as Audra McDonald and Kenny Leon talk all about the new play Ohio State Murders, which will be the first show to play at the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre beginning Friday, November 11, 2022 and opening on Thursday, December 8, 2022 for a strictly limited engagement....

Interview: Elizabeth A. Davis on Why Her Journey With 1776 is Something She Will Never Take for Granted
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2022


BroadwayWorld spoke with Elizabeth A. Davis, currently starring as Thomas Jefferson in the new Broadway production of 1776, on how being pregnant has shaped her journey with the show, the support and love she's experienced from the company, and much more. Read the interview here!...

Interview: The Pentatonix Are Going 'Around The World' This Holiday Season
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022


Superstar a cappella group Pentatonix is gearing up for another holiday season, filled with a new holiday album, a Disney+ special, and North American tour dates! BroadwayWorld caught up with Pentatonix to discuss their new album, their favorite memories on tour, and what musical they think should g...

Interview: Tony Winner Robert Horn on His New Broadway-Bound Musical SHUCKED
by Tyler Hinton - October 29, 2022


Robert Horn won a Tony for TOOTSIE, adapted his own book of the musical 13 for its Netflix adaptation, and has written a number of television projects, including TEEN BEACH MOVIE and TEEN BEACH 2.  Generous and genuinely funny, he recently spoke with BroadwayWorld about his involvement in this new p...

Interview: Nina West is Sharing a Message of Kindness With New Children's Book THE YOU KIND OF YOU
by BWW Staff - October 25, 2022


Drag superstar Nina West is taking the world by storm. Her new children's book, THE YOU KIND OF KIND is out now! BroadwayWorld spoke with Nina West about the book, feeling the power of your own magic and kindness, and much more. Read the interview here!...

Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 24, 2022


The Lion King will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, November 13th. Julie Taymor sat down with Richard Ridge to discuss the show's impact and more. Check out the full interview in the video here!...

Interview: Mario Cantone Discusses Performing For Andrew Lloyd Webber on THE MASKED SINGER
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022


During The Masked Singer's Andrew Lloyd Webber night, mystery contestants sang songs from the composer's iconic catalogue. Maize, a Mae West-inspired ear of corn, was revealed to be Mario Cantone. BroadwayWorld caught up with Cantone to discuss preparing for his performance, the backstage process, a...

Interview: Douglas McGrath Discusses Expecting the Unexpected in One-Man Play EVERYTHING'S FINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2022


Oscar-nominated writer Douglas McGrath is bringing his autobiographical, one-man play Everything's Fine to the stage at the DR2 Theatre. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with McGrath here!...



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