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The Iconic Dr. Ruth Discusses BECOMING DR. RUTH, the Secret to a Long and Happy Life & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2021


Dr. Ruth and her incredible life are at the center of Mark St. Germain's play Becoming Dr. Ruth, which opens tonight at The Museum of Jewish Heritage. BroadwayWorld spoke with Dr. Ruth about how it feels to watch her story be told on stage, her personal history and where her zest for life comes from...

Uzo Aduba on Taking on the Tough as Nails 'Clyde' at the Hayes Theater
by Steve Schonberg - December 15, 2021


Drizzle on some optimism and you've got yourself a darn satisfying sandwich. Or, really, a taste of life that may be in reach. It all depends on how you view life at Clyde's, now on Broadway, where sandwiches become a symbol of hope-where each deli meat and leafy green represents the potential for t...

VIDEO: Meghan Picerno Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 11, 2021


Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Richard Ridge is keeping up with all of their latest projects on Backstage Live, bringing you in-depth interviews weekly. Below, watch as he chats with The Phantom of the Opera's new...

Tovah Feldshuh Talks Starring in BECOMING DR. RUTH Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 04, 2021


Six-time Tony- and Emmy-nominated Tovah Feldshuh's remarkable resume reads like a who's who of history's most iconic Jewish women- Golda Meir, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and now Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Tovah is now bringing her tour-de-force performance as the famed sex therapist in Mark St. Germain's 'Becom...

VIDEO: Jose Llana Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 03, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite Jose Llana, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for Seth's Concert Series, airing Sunday, December 5 at 8pm ET....

VIDEO: Jennifer Diamond Previews Her New Solo Show- LET ME BE ME
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 03, 2021


Jennifer Diamond in 'Let Me Be Me' plays The Green Room 42 (570 10th Ave) on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:00. Ahead of the show, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is catching up with Jennifer to find out how the show came to be and to catch a special sneak peek of 'Edge of Glory/Hold On'....

Bartlett Sher Talks MY FAIR LADY at the London Coliseum
by Fiona Scott - November 19, 2021


Bartlett Sher is a multi-award-winning director of productions including The Light in the Piazza and the recent revival of The King & I. Sher’s Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center production of My Fair Lady will transfer to the London Coliseum for a limited summer engagement in May 2022. We spoke with...

VIDEO: Bob Mackie Talks His Legendary Career and New Book on Backstage Live with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 17, 2021


The Art of Bob Mackie is the first-ever comprehensive and fully authorized book showcasing Mackie's work, from his early days as a sketch artist for the legendary Edith Head at Paramount to his current, cutting-edge costumes for pop stars and line of accessible, wearable clothing for QVC. In additio...

Nana Mensah Talks NOLLYWOOD DREAMS, QUEEN OF GLORY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2021


BroadwayWorld spoke with Nana Mensah, who is currently starring in Jocelyn Bioh's Off-Broadway play Nollywood Dreams. Her film Queen of Glory, which she wrote, stars in, and directed, is wracking up awards at every festival it's shown at, including the Tribeca Film Festival, Champs-Élysées Film Fest...

VIDEO: Steven Levenson Talks TICK, TICK...BOOM! Movie on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 14, 2021


After over three decades since its inception and two since its premiere off-Broadway, tick, tick...BOOM! has finally found its way to the big screen. The autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson arrives in movie theaters today, November 12, ahead of its release next week on Netflix. One of the th...

TICK, TICK... BOOM! Executive Music Producer Bill Sherman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2021


Bill Sherman is a powerhouse composer, producer, arranger, and orchestrator, known for his work on stage, on television, and in film. BroadwayWorld spoke with Sherman about his work as the Executive Music Producer of the upcoming film adaptation of tick, tick... BOOM!....

VIDEO: Meet the 13 Year-Old Star of TREVOR, Holden Hagelberger, on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 06, 2021


'I'm so excited. And I'm still pinching myself every day trying to figure out if this is actually happening or if it's all just a dream!' It's not just a dream for 13 year-old Holden William Hagelberger, who this fall, makes his New York stage debut as the titular character in Trevor: The Musical....

VIDEO: Krysta Rodriguez Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 05, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for Seth's Concert Series, airing Sunday, November 7 at 8pm ET....

Back On Broadway: 12 Year Old Actor Richard Phillips Talks Starring in the Broadway Revival of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2021


BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Richard Phillips, one of the youngest actors on Broadway right now, starring in Caroline, or Change....

Solea Pfeiffer Talks An ALMOST FAMOUS Broadway Run, Her Upcoming Solo Concert With Audible & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2021


Solea Pfeiffer spoke with BroadwayWorld about putting together her upcoming solo concert with Audible, the experience of working with Tyler Perry on A Jazzman's Blues, whether audiences can expect to see her in a Broadway run of Almost Famous, and more! ...

VIDEO: New 42 President & CEO Russell Granet Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 25, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with the President & CEO of New 42, Russell Granet, who has led the organization through the COVID crisis and now through the re-opening of their theater and rehearsal studios this fall. ...

Lea Salonga Discusses Her DREAM AGAIN 2022 UK Tour
by Fiona Scott - October 25, 2021


West End, Broadway and Disney legend, Lea Salonga, has just announced she will be returning to UK venues for a tour in 2022. Salonga spoke with BroadwayWorld about the pandemic, being cast in Pretty Little Liars and returning to performing....

Back On Broadway: Miguel Cervantes Talks Leading the Broadway Return of HAMILTON in the Show's Title Role
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2021


BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Miguel Cervantes, leading the Broadway return of Hamilton in the show's title role....

THE LION KING's Kyle Banks Talks Diabetes Diagnosis, Building a School for LGBTQ Children of Color & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2021


Kyle Banks, who could be seen in the touring and Broadway casts of The Lion King and more, is not only a talented performer, but a changemaker and philanthropist at the helm of multiple forward-thinking organizations. Taking this Broadway season off, Banks has put his focus on his other greatest pas...

Back On Broadway: Jawan M. Jackson Talks Returning to AIN'T TOO PROUD, Working With New Cast Members & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 15, 2021


BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Jawan M. Jackson, returning to his role as Melvin Franklin in Ain't Too Proud! ...

VIDEO: Alan Menken Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 15, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with musical legend Alan Menken who will soon appear at the Ridgefield Playhouse with A Whole New World of Alan Menken on November 6, 2021....

VIDEO: Meet the Cast of the BEAUTIFUL National Tour on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 13, 2021


The North American tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical Beautiful- The Carole King Musical, which has played 1,586 performances in 160 cities over 204 weeks to nearly 2.7 million patrons, is getting ready to hit the road again. Ahead of the reopening, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge s...

VIDEO: Jon Rua Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 10, 2021


Today Richard chats with Broadway favorite Jon Rua, who has kept hard at work over the past year and a half creating incredible dance content for the world to enjoy. You can check out his work on his Youtube channel, or watch his RUA POP UP series, his work with Phish at Madison Square Garden, and C...

VIDEO: Justin Guarini Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 09, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite Justin Guarini, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for Seth's Concert Series, airing Sunday, October 10 at 8pm ET. ...

Back On Broadway: Luba Mason Talks Playing the Drums, Conor McPherson & More About GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2021


BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Luba Mason, returning to her role as Mrs. Burke in Girl From the North Country....

VIDEO: Hangin' on 45th Street with the Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 24, 2021


Broadway is about to feel the love again- the freestyle love, that is. Starting October 7, Freestyle Love Supreme, the beloved improvised musical comedy extravaganza, returns to its home at the Booth Theatre. And when it resumes performances, the show will officially be a Special Tony Award winner!...

Back On Broadway: Colin Bates Talks Joining GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, His Favorite Moment in the Show & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2021


BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Colin Bates, stepping into the role of Gene in the Broadway company of Girl From the North Country! ...

VIDEO: Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton & Reed Birney Talk MASS on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 23, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with stage and screen favorites Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton and Reed Birney, who star in Mass- in theaters this October....

VIDEO: Fran Kranz Talks MASS on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 22, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with Broadway veteran Fran Kranz, who is making his film directorial and screenwriting debut with Mass- in theaters this October....

Andréa Burns Talks THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - September 17, 2021


Interview with Andréa Burns on her role in the world premiere musical THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA and working with the director and choreographer Graciela Daniele at The Old Globe through October 17th....

Back On Broadway: Paulo Szot Talks CHICAGO's Return to the Stage, Details About Opening Night, His Co-Stars & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2021


BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Paulo Szot, returning to the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago!...

Tom MacRae Talks Adapting EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE for Stage and Screen
by E.H. Reiter - September 15, 2021


Interview with Tom MacRae the writer of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE for stage and screen which premieres on Friday, September 17th on Amazon Prime Video. Writer Tom MacRae talks about what it was like to cr...

Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear Talk BRIDGERTON Concept Album, Their Hopes for a BRIDGERTON Stage Musical & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 14, 2021


Barlow & Bear have just released their highly-anticipated concept album, The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. BroadwayWorld spoke with Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear about the process of creating The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical concept album, what's next for The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical and more!...

VIDEO: Eureka! Talks WOMEN BEHIND BARS on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 12, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with star of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Eureka!, who is now starring in Women Behind Bars, now available to stream on www.broadwayhd.com....

VIDEO: Jonathan Wysocki, Nico Greetham & Nick Pugliese Talk DRAMARAMA on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 11, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with Jonathan Wysocki, Nico Greetham and Nick Pugliese about DRAMARAMA- the coming-of-age comedy and love letter to theatre geeks, which  is now available to by or rent!...

Back on Broadway: Mili Diaz Talks WICKED's Return to the Stage, Preparing for her Broadway Debut as Nessarose & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2021


Featuring interviews with cast and creative team members of Broadway's returning shows, Back on Broadway will highlight how members of Broadway shows are preparing for live performances, what they've learned from the last year and half, what is most exciting to them about Broadway's long-awaited ret...

VIDEO: BURNING MAN's Max Crumm and Tally Sessions Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 26, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with Max Crumm and Tally Sessions, who star in Burning Man: The Musical- a new musical comedy, available on Broadway on Demand beginning on August 27th....

VIDEO: Joshua Henry Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 25, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with Joshua Henry, who will bring Broadway to the Hamptons tomorrow, August 26, with Broadway Out East....

BWW Review: CINDERELLA, Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 19, 2021


Theatre has endured a truly torrid time during the pandemic, with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella delayed for a year and last month’s opening night called off at the last minute. However, the much-hyped show is now here and this irreverent take on the traditional fairytale is a joyful spectacle....

VIDEO: Brandon Victor Dixon Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 11, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Brandon Victor Dixon, who will bring Broadway to the Hamptons tomorrow, August 12, with Broadway Out East....



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