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Evan Jonigkeit Takes Flight in THE SNOW GEESE
by Naomi Serviss - November 01, 2013


Jonigkeit plays the optimist in a family on the edge of a slide down the social ladder on the eve of America's entry into World War I....

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Cherry Jones
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 27, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured stage, scr...

BWW Exclusive Interview: Louise Pitre talks MAMMA MIA! Reunion to Benefit Fife House
by Kelly Cameron - October 22, 2013


Production of MAMMA MIA reunite for a one-night only benefit in support of FIFE HOUSE. They are a not for profit organization that seeks to provide secure and affordable supportive housing and support services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The event will feature none other than Louise Pitre i...

BWW Interviews: Carrie Manolakos and Carrie Cimma Talk LIZZIE Album
by David Clarke - October 20, 2013


October 2013 has been an exciting month for the rock musical LIZZIE. The first large production of the musical was mounted by Theater Under the Stars' newest venture TUTS Undergound, a theatre series promising no revivals, no dead authors, and no boundaries. Likewise, on October 8, 2013, LIZZIE's th...

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- WICKED 10th Anniversary Special with Leading Ladies Lindsay Mendez & Alli Mauzey!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 19, 2013


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special i...

BWW Interviews: Joanna Gleason Talks Cabaret Debut at 54 Below
by Rosie Hertzman - October 09, 2013


Joanna Gleason is perhaps most well known for her Tony Award winning portrayal of the Baker's Wife in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved Into The Woods. Good news! Ms. Gleason will be back on stage later this month in her NYC cabaret debut at 54 Below. Though busy preparing for the show, sh...

Marcia Gay Harden Plans Broadway Return; Talks TROPHY WIFE & More with Co-Star Michaela Watkins
by Tyler Peterson - October 01, 2013


The Tony-winning actress, who was last seen in Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE in 2009, and her 'TROPHY' co-star Michaela Watkins, recently spoke with BroadwayWorld - and Harden confirmed that 'there's a couple' of projects that might just bring her back to the stage in the near future....

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Michael Urie
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 22, 2013


The most recent conversation featured stage, screen and television star Michael Urie, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge, and you can check it out below!...

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - BIG FISH's Ryan Andes
by Caryn Robbins - September 19, 2013


BIG FISH's Ryan Andes spoke exclusively to BWW about dancing on stilts, family traditions and why he counts himself 'one of the luckiest people' he knows....

BWW Interviews: Broadway's Sweetheart, Jessica Grové, Comes Home to Celebrate CCT's 50th Birthday
by Christina Mancuso - September 16, 2013


BroadwayWorld caught up witih Jessica Grove who will be coming home to Ohio to celebrate Columbus Children's Theatre's 50th Birthday on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Jessica is one of the featured alumni who will be performing along with Josh Radnor, Michael Milligan, Jake Borelli and more, including ...

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Sonya Tayeh Talks THE LAST GOODBYE & More!
by Barnett Serchuk - September 06, 2013


Sonya Tayeh, an undeniable force in the dance world, recently received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography for her work on Fox's 6-time Emmy-winning show, 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Sonya creates strong, jarring, aggressive and powerful choreography with an underlying sense of angst, ...

BWW Interviews: Glory|Struck Productions' BARE: An Inside Look
by Ellen Dostal - September 03, 2013


Thirteen years after bare, the pop opera, began its journey, bare, the rock musical, returns to Los Angeles. The glory|struck production is set to open at the Hayworth Theatre September 6 (with a preview performance on September 5)....

BWW Interviews: Joseph Graves Talks REVEL'S WORLD OF SHAKESPEARE, AVENUE Q and More
by Samantha Cheng - August 25, 2013


Joseph Graves is a western theatre actor and director who has been living in China since 2002. He is the Artistic Director of PKU Institute of World Theatre and Film, playwright and actor of RAVEL'S WORLD OF SHAKESPEARE, and director of the upcoming musical AVENUE Q. BroadwayWorld China recently cha...

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Sebastian Arcelus
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 24, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured ...

BWW Interviews: Mary-Mitchell Campbell on ASTEP - A BIG FISH in Broadway's Charity Works Pond
by Marakay Rogers - August 22, 2013


The noted musical director, currently taking on BIG FISH, also takes on the issues of children, poverty, and education with her arts organization, ASTEP...

BWW Interviews: 'Ten Minutes' with CINDERELLA Dance Captain Kirstin Tucker
by Amanda DeLalla - August 14, 2013


Many performers find themselves drawn to the art after seeing a performance of a specific piece. And the influence of that piece forever changes their direction of life. Kirstin Tucker is no exception. After seeing a production of Swan Lake on television, she told her parents that she knew what she ...

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- ONCE's New 'Guy' & 'Girl'- Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 11, 2013


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special i...

BWW Interviews: Homegrown Houston Talent Sadie Sink Talks ANNIE
by David Clarke - August 04, 2013


The first requirement of any girl that steps into the role of Annie is that they have to be totally adorable. With a kind demeanor and sweet charm, former Houston-area actress Sadie Sink has no problems in that domain. This morning, I got to chat with the 11-year-old starlet who is now sharing the r...

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Winner Andrea Martin- Part 2!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 04, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured ...

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Winner Andrea Martin- Part 1!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - July 27, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured ...

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Linda Eder on Her 7/22 Town Hall Show, Her Long Journey in JEKYLL & HYDE & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - July 17, 2013


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special i...

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Mitchell on Winning His Tony for KISS ME KATE, Starring in LA MANCHA, WOMEN ON THE VERGE & More - Part 2!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - July 07, 2013


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In this second p...

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Brian Stokes Mitchell on His 7/8 Town Hall Show, SPIDER WOMAN, RAGTIME & More - Part 1!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - July 05, 2013


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special i...

BWW Interviews - Andy Blankenbuehler Talks Tonight's PBS ANNIE Special; Plus Next Projects FLY and ONLY GOLD!
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2013


Andy Blankenbuehler spoke exclusively to BWW about the new PBS documentary - ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, From Script to Stage, which follows the cast and creative team of the 2012 Broadway revival as they prepared for the production of the iconic musical number 'It's the Hard-Knock Life.'...

Playwright Daniel Pearle on A KID LIKE JAKE at LCT3, the 'Fearless' Carla Gugino, & Theater's Role in Political Discussions
by Tyler Peterson - June 25, 2013


BroadwayWorld was fortunate enough to get the chance to chat with Pearle last week - check out what he had to say on the creative process, his admiration for Gugino, and what role he thinks theater should play in social and political discussions below!...

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee Billy Porter- Part 2
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 07, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee Billy Porter- Part 1
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 05, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee Keith Carradine!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 03, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...

OLD HATS' David Shiner Tickles Audiences
by Naomi Serviss - May 17, 2013


'We're just two guys being absolutely ridiculous and having a wonderful time doing it,' says David Shiner....

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Vincent D'Onofrio!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 05, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee David Hyde Pierce!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 04, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Heather Tepe of 'Matilda'
by Adrienne Onofri - April 29, 2013


Heather has grown up on Broadway, going from Baby June to Little Who to Ballet Girl to a partly adult role now....

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Jim Parsons!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - April 27, 2013


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...

BWW Interviews: Debut of Month - PIPPIN's Erik Altemus
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2013


Erik Altemus is making his Broadway debut as 'Lewis' in the current revival of PIPPIN, returning to the stage for the first time in 40 years. The talented actor revealed to BWW why making his Broadway debut at this point in his career was exactly 'the way it was meant to happen.'...

Sierra Boggess Talks Personal Influences, Upcoming Projects and Her LESSONS IN LOVE Concert!
by BWW Special Coverage - April 16, 2013


Boggess recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about the upcoming concert, her biggest influences, upcoming projects, and more!...

BWW Interviews: The Circus Performers of PIPPIN, Part 2 - Viktoria Grimmy
by Marakay Rogers - April 12, 2013


The fifth generation circus performer talks about PIPPIN, family tradition, and what makes a proper circus...

BWW Interviews: The Circus Performers Of PIPPIN, Part I - Orion Griffiths
by Marakay Rogers - April 04, 2013


The veteran English circus performer (and Sardine) reflecs on growing up in the circus and running away to join the theatre...

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - VANYA AND SONIA's Shalita Grant
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2013


Shalita Grant makes her Broadway debut as the inimical, yet well-meaning psychic maid Cassandra in Christopher Durang's newest romp Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike now playing at the Golden Theatre....

BWW Interviews: Rachel Bay Jones, PIPPIN's Catherine, On Being Unconventional
by Marakay Rogers - March 29, 2013


The Broadway veteran talks Catherine, Anna, and her other roles -- on stage and in life...

BWW Interviews: Janet Dacal Talks IN THE HEIGHTS in Miami, the February Reunion Concert & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - March 27, 2013


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Broadway actress Janet Dacal flew out to Florida to star last-minute in Actors' Playhouse's production of In the Heights after the lead Sarah Amengual was taken ill....



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