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Interview: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's Maeve Moynihan Shares her Journey to Becoming Scout in the National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023


In BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview, Maeve Moynihan discusses her journey and excitement of starring in the national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird. Read on to learn more about her experience and role as Scout....

Video: Courtney Reed Is the New Sparkling Diamond of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - September 25, 2023


There's a new sparkling diamond at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre! Just last month, Moulin Rouge! welcomed Broadway favorite Courtney Reed. In this video, watch as she chats more about the role, the fans, and so much more!...

Interview: Noah Pyzik Shares Why PURLIE VICTORIOUS is 'Church, Group Therapy, Community & Family'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2023


Get an inside look at Noah Pyzik's Broadway debut in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch. Discover his thoughts on landing the role and what audiences can expect from this hilarious and relevant show....

Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - September 23, 2023


In this video, watch as we catch up with star of the To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour, Richard Thomas! He chats about the importance of this story, why it still resonates with audiences, and so much more! ...

Interview: Gordon Greenberg's DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Brings a New Perspective to the Iconic Vampire Tale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2023


Dive into an exclusive interview with Gordon Greenberg as he shares insights into the reimagining of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, currently playing Off-Broadway. Discover the origins of the show, and learn how Greenberg is bringing this hyper-theatrical production to life....

Video: Excellence in Theatre Education Award Winner Jason Zembuch Young Reflects on How the Arts Can Change Lives
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - September 13, 2023


In this video, watch as 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Award winner Jason Zembuch Young reflects on the honor he received at the 76th Annual Tony Awards!...

Interview: Bubba Weiler on How SWING STATE is 'Taking the Temperature of America Right Now'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2023


BroadwayWorld interviewed Bubba Weiler to discuss the excitement of bringing the world premiere of 'Swing State' to New York audiences....

Interview: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Katie Rose Clarke Talks Audition Story, Reuniting With the Cast & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2023


Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along is coming to Broadway this fall. Read BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview with Katie Rose Clarke, and learn behind the scenes stories about the production....

Interview: How Joe Iconis Is Bringing Hunter S. Thompson's Story to the Stage in a World Premiere Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 08, 2023


In BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview, Joe Iconis shares insights into The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, from his personal connection to Hunter S. Thompson's work to the themes explored in the show, giving audiences a deeper understanding of this exciting new production....

Interview: Jewelle Blackman Reflects on Her Six-Year Journey With HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 02, 2023


In this interview, Jewelle Blackman discusses her six-year journey in the hit musical Hadestown. Discover how Blackman embraced different characters and perspectives, and the impact the show has had on her life....

Video: Casey Cott Looks Back on His Spectacular Debut in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - September 01, 2023


In this video, watch as we chat with Moulin Rouge's new star Casey Cott about making his Broadway debut, what its like starring in such a spectacular (pun intended) musical, and so much more!...

Video: Michael Urie, Hannah Cruz & Dan Brown Break Down the Secrets of THE DA VINCI CODE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 30, 2023


Thrills and chills have arrived a bit early this season in Ogunquit, Maine. That's because the ultimate thriller, Dan Brown's bestselling mystery novel The Da Vinci Code, is being presented for the first time onstage in the US at Ogunquit Playhouse. In this video, watch as Dan Brown, Michael Urie an...

Video: Eva Noblezada Talks HADESTOWN Exit, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 29, 2023


Eva Noblezada is trading in dirt for glitz this fall. The longtime star of Hadestown recently left the underworld for her next project- the world premiere of The Great Gatsby musical, which begins next month at Paper Mill Playhouse. In this video, she chats more with her pal, Richard Ridge, about he...

Interview: THE COTTAGE's Dana Steingold Talks Her Character 'Dierdre', Working With Jason Alexander & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 16, 2023


In an exclusive interview, Dana Steingold opens up about her role in the Broadway comedy 'The Cottage' and what it was like working with the director and cast....

Video: How ALADDIN Has Made Michael James Scott's Broadway Wishes Come True
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 15, 2023


As Disney's Aladdin continues its 9th year on Broadway, the show has truly had a friend in Michael James Scott along the way. In this video, watch as he chats more with Richard Ridge about the joys of playing one of Broadway's most beloved characters.  ...

Interview: Tony Winner Matthew López Hopes to Bring Joy Through RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE
by Michael Major - August 07, 2023


Red, White & Royal Blue marks the feature film co-writing and directing debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance). We sat down with López to discuss how he related to the project, why its meant to be a 'rom-com fairytale' and isn't meant to address larger political issue...

Interview: Meet the Magic Man Behind EL MAGO POP on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - August 03, 2023


Do you believe in magic? You sure will if you head to the Ethel Barrymore Theatre this month. That's because Antonio Díaz, the highest grossing European illusionist in the world, is getting ready to make his highly anticipated Broadway debut with a special version of his wildly successful, eponymous...

Video: Arielle Jacobs Knows That Audiences Need HERE LIES LOVE Now More Than Ever
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - August 02, 2023


In this video, was as Here Lies Love's Arielle Jacobs chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about the challenges of playing such a well known person, how she relies on the audience every night, and so much more!...

Interview: How Sara Bareilles Is Rallying to Preserve Rockwood Music Hall
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023


Sara Bareilles is playing a second set of sold-out shows tonight to help save Rockwood Music Hall, the Manhattan music venue that helped launch her career, along with others including Lady Gaga, Mumford & Sons, and many more. BroadwayWorld caught up with Bareilles to discuss how she and others are s...

Interview: 'It's the Most Magical World to Be a Part of': James Howard on His Seven Years With HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the West End
by Kat Mokrynski - July 29, 2023


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now celebrating its seventh anniversary in the West End and James Howard, who plays Draco Malfoy, has been with the production since the very beginning. BroadwayWorld spoke with James about his near seven-year-long journey with the hit show since it opened in Lon...

Interview: Alexis Michelle Might Just Be the Ultimate Theatre Queen of RuPaul's Drag Race
by Nicole Rosky - July 28, 2023


RuPaul's Drag Race star Alexis Michelle checked in with BroadwayWorld to chat more about her background in theatre, current Broadway inspirations, and more!...

Interview: Award-Winning Playwright Sandy Rustin Makes Broadway Debut with THE COTTAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2023


Award-winning playwright Sandy Rustin discusses her lifelong dream of making her Broadway debut with The Cottage, a laugh-out-loud comedy featuring an incredible cast. Find out her inspiration behind the play and how it feels to be one of the most-produced playwrights of the season....

Interview: Chris Arnone Talks PREJUDICE & PRIDE, a Gender Bent Musical Adaptation of Jane Austen's Novel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2023


Get to know the talented cast of Prejudice & Pride and hear from Chris Arnone about his experience and the exploration of gender in this unique adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel. Discover how the characters and themes are brought to life in this captivating folk musical at 59E59 Theaters....

Interview: Alex Moffat Opens Up About His Broadway Debut in THE COTTAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 24, 2023


Get an inside look at SNL star Alex Moffat's Broadway debut in The Cottage. Don't miss this exclusive interview!...

Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Opens Up About Making the City Sing
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - July 21, 2023


Wanna be a part of it? It's your lucky day, because the cast of one of Broadway's hottest shows, the 9-time Tony-nominated New York, New York, just got personal with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. in this video,  Anna Uzele, Emily Skinner, Janet Dacal,  Ben Davis, Oliver Prose and Angel Sigala chat ...

Video: Karen Ziemba Is Having Such Doubts at Theatre Aspen
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - July 20, 2023


In this video, watch as Broadway favorite Karen Ziemba opens up about her latest role in Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning Doubt at Theatre Aspen....

Interview: Mary Rose Lloyd Talks New Victory Dance 10th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Mary Rose Lloyd as she discusses the 10th Anniversary Season of New Victory Dance, a program that celebrates the artistry and diversity of NYC dance....

Interview: Ali Stroker on Feeling 'Free' Doing Voiceover Work in BIG NATE
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023


Ali Stroker is inspiring the next generation by voicing the role of Amy in the new season of Big Nate. Stroker discusses how she feels that she can be 'free' while voicing a character like Amy, how disabilities make everything better, and returning to the stage in Rent. Plus, watch an exclusive vide...

Video: Wendell Pierce Unpacks an Epic Career on Stage and Screen
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - July 06, 2023


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Wendell Pierce chats about his extensive career on and off stage....

Interview: Tony Winner Lauren Patten is Getting Ready to Rock at Sony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 05, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award winner Lauren Patten as she discusses her upcoming concert at Sony Hall....

Interview: Andrew Barth Feldman on How His NO HARD FEELINGS Character Relates to DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023


Andrew Barth Feldman is taking over the big screen this summer, starring in No Hard Feelings alongside Jennifer Lawrence. BroadwayWorld sat down with Feldman to discuss his transition from stage to screen, working with Lawrence and the star-studded cast of the new film, and how this character relate...

Video: Millicent Simmonds Opens Up About Her Spooktacular Broadway Debut
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - June 26, 2023


There's a serious case of stage fright happening this summer at the Lyceum Theatre... and it's not afflicting the actors onstage. Audiences at Broadway's Grey House are getting chills and thrills served to them eight times a week and one of the culprits is Millicent Simmonds. In this video, watch as...

Interview: Richard Hollman Talks BACK AND FORTH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 26, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Richard Hollman as he discusses his play Back and Forth, which is performed in Central Park!...

Interview: How Idina Menzel Is Giving Back This Pride Month
by Michael Major - June 24, 2023


Idina Menzel is getting 'Dramatic' with her new album! BroadwayWorld sat down with Menzel to discuss giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community through the new album, feeling less apologetic with her music, and her upcoming 'unconventional' musical, Redwood....

Interview: Laura Benanti on the 'Joy' of Filming a 'Raunchy Comedy' Like NO HARD FEELINGS
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023


Laura Benanti is hitting the big screen in one of this summer's raunchiest comedies, No Hard Feelings. BroadwayWorld caught up with Benanti to discuss what drew her to the film and her 'full circle' moment with Feldman. Plus, the Tony winner teases the upcoming season of The Gilded Age and her Sondh...

Interview: John Kevin Jones is Celebrating Walt Whitman as an LGBTQ+ Icon with WHITMAN IN LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with John Kevin Jones, as he discusses celebrating pride month at the Merchant’s House Museum with Whitman in Love - Live Oak, with Moss & Other Poems....

Interview: Chris Lanceley and Henry Shields on Playing Chris Bean on Both Sides of the Pond in the GOES WRONG World
by Kat Mokrynski - June 15, 2023


BroadwayWorld UK spoke to Chris and Henry about what it is like to be playing the same role in two different shows in New York, only three blocks away from each other. We discussed how they have grown with the role, why Chris Bean may be the most tragic character in the Cornley Drama Society and the...

Interviews: On the Red Carpet of the WAITRESS Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival With Sara Bareilles, Joe Tippett & More
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023


BroadwayWorld caught up with the cast and creative team of Waitress on the red carpet of the film's premiere at Tribeca Film Festival. Find out what Bareilles, Charity Angél Dawson, Drew Gehling, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Joe Tippett, and more had to say at the opening night!...

Video: Mike Isaacson Shares Highlights of the MUNY's 105th Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - June 08, 2023


In this video, watch as as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge checks in with the MUNY's Mike Isaacson to chat about this season's lineup and discuss the legacy of this truly incredible theatre institution....

Video: How SOME LIKE IT HOT Became a 13-Time Tony-Nominated Hit
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - June 07, 2023


Watch this exclusive video interview with the whole Some Like It Hot team, including composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw, and stars NaTasha Yvette Williams, Kevin Del Aguila, Adrianna Hicks, Christian Borle, and J. Harrison Ghee....



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