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BWW Exclusive Interview: Happy 90th Carol Channing!
The year 1921 was a busy one.
InDepth InterView: Idina Menzel Talks GLEE, WICKED, RENT, TV Special & More
Today, we have perhaps the biggest Broadway star of the modern era, having appeared in the three most iconic theatre-related enterprises in entertainment in each of the last three decades, having lead roles in the original casts of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1996 rock musical RENT, a…
BWW Interviews: Toronto's 'John Wilkes Booth' (Paul McQuillan) Talks ASSASSINS
The critically acclaimed and hugely successful Toronto production of ASSASSINS just announced a two week extension with performances until February 13th, 2011.
BWW Interviews: Sergio Trujillo - Broadway's Quadruple Threat Talks JERSEY BOYS, 'NORMAL,' WHITE NOISE
Given the odds, for one to have been involved with a singular Broadway success would be impressive.
SOUND OFF SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Lance Horne Talks New Album, Upcoming Concerts & PROMETHEUS BOUND
Composer, conductor, arranger and all-around music man Lance Horne is a very busy musician these days: this week's GENIUS OF AUTISM benefit and the upcoming American Songbook Series of shows in New York; the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas spectacular playing twice-nightly to sold-out crowds called…
BWW Interviews: Rod Beattie talks Wingfield: Lost and Found
Canadian favourite Rod Beattie returns to Toronto as stockbroker-turned-farmer Walt Wingfield in the 7th installment of the popular Wingfield franchise - Wingfield: Lost and Found.
BWW Interviews: Tracy Michailidis talks PARADE
Jason Robert Brown's PARADE is getting its' Canadian Premiere this month in Toronto courtesy of Acting Up Stage and Studio 180 Mark.
BWW Interviews: Michael Therriault Talks PARADE
The Canadian Premiere of PARADE is currently playing at The Berkeley Street Theatre, and Micheal Therriault (who plays the lead role) took a few minutes to speak to BWW about the show and about his own love of musical theatre.
SOUND OFF Special Interview: Tom Kitt Talks NEXT TO NORMAL (Stage and Screen), BRING IT ON & More
Today we are talking to the composer of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, Tom Kitt, about his influences - from Sondheim to Schwartz to Finn to Elton John to some of his own contemporaries - and working with Green Day on AMERICAN IDIOT and his own eponymous band, to the…
BWW Interviews: SUTTON FOSTER - From 'Millie' to 'Sweeney'
Arguably one of Broadway's most beloved, sought-after talents, Tony Award winner Sutton Foster is returning to Southern California this week to make her Orange County Performing Arts Center debut for a series of intimate concerts.
BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 3: Raul Esparza Talks LEAP OF FAITH & More
In a conversation encapsulating everything from Albee and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF to Aristophanes and Virginia Woolf herself - and even a little Stephen King - this concluding portion of this exclusive interview with this remarkably gifted actor ends with a look ahead to LEAP OF FAITH.
BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 2: Raul Esparza Talks NORMAL HEART, EVITA, Future Roles & The Art of Acting
Here is the second part of our three-part discussion, in which Esparza and I analyze his roles and performances in plays, as well as a thorough discussion of the art of acting - and, additionally, a chat about roles he would like to play in the future, both near and far.
BWW Interviews: Bruce Dow and Sean Cullen Talk Sharing Pseudolus
The acclaimed Stratford Festival production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum has its Toronto debut this weekend! Mirvish Productions is mounting a month long production of the Sondheim classic, with Bruce Dow and Sean Cullen alternating the lead role of Pseudolus.
BWW Exclusive InDepth InterView Part 1: Raul Esparza Talks ROCKY HORROR, TABOO & More
In this exclusive interview with BroadwayWorld, Raul Esparza takes a comprehensive look back at his spectacular rise to fame from this time ten years ago in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway, his first New York stage role, to now, with career-defining reviews for the out-of-town tryout of the new…
InDepth InterView: Alice Ripley on NEXT TO NORMAL Tour & A Career Retrospective
Over the course of our ninety minute conversation earlier this week, Tony-winning Broadway star Alice Ripley was kind enough to open up about her role in the phenomenon of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, which is now kicking off a US Tour beginning in Los Angeles, as well as…
BWW Interviews: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks Pops, 'JAM,' RAGTIME and More!
Brian Stokes Mitchell talks about this weekend's holiday concert at Carnegie Hall, Women on the Verge and the role he wants to play again.
BWW Interviews: Christmas at Carnegie Hall with Steven Reineke
It's Christmas at Carnegie Hall, and this year there are three very special performances being conducted by Steven Reineke with the New York Pops.
Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.
BWW Interviews: Michael Urie Talks AMADEUS & ANGELS
Michael Urie, best known for his charming portrayal of Marc St.
GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Timothy J. Alex of 'Elf'
The new Christmas musical has special meaning for Timothy, who's in his second show this year directed by Casey Nicholaw.
BWW Interviews: Maestro Keith Lockhart of the Boston Pops
When one thinks of the Boston Pops, recollections of a grand orchestral sound come to mind, along with memories of brilliant conducting by Maestro Keith Lockhart, incredibly fine arrangements and a long list of Broadway guest stars.
SOUND OFF Interview: Walter Chase of Straight No Chaser
With over twelve million hits on YouTube for their 'Twelve Days of Christmas' alone, the all-male a capella group Straight No Chaser has become something of a global phenomenon following their humble collegiate debut in 1996.
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BWW Interviews: Two Touring Rockettes Talk Radio City Spectacular
Jingle Bells start ringing and you know the time has come to celebrate Christmas when the words Radio City hit the airwaves.
InDepth InterView: Denis O'Hare Talks ELLING, TRUE BLOOD, THE EAGLE, ANDREW JACKSON & More
Today, we are talking to the versatile and multi-talented Tony-winning actor who has recently found television superstardom following his turn as the Russell Edgington, King of the Tennessee Vampires, on HBO's hit series TRUE BLOOD, but he has also proven himself to be equally at home on the big…
BWW Interviews: Cabaret Goddess Sharron Matthews Talks CD Release
Sharron Matthews embarked upon her World Domination Tour earlier this year and BWW has been following her every step of the way, from Toronto, to NYC and then on to Scotland.
FLASH FRIDAY SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Chita Rivera
Today, we are presenting a special interview edition of FLASH FRIDAY with a two-time Tony-winning legend famous for her star-making turn in the original cast of WEST SIDE STORY under the direction of Jerome Robbins through to her heralded performances in the original casts of a trio of thrilling…
BWW Interviews: Marty Thomas of Handel's Messiah Rocks!
BWW Interviews: Marty Thomas, "The Baritone" in Handel's Messiah Rocks! at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, November 21 at 7:00 PM.
BWW Exclusive: Sondheim's 80th Birthday at Carnegie Hall - Steven Reineke
2010 has been quite the year for lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, who celebrated his 80th Birthday, saw two of his shows on Broadway and even had a Broadway theatre named after him.
BWW Exclusive: Sondheim's 80th Birthday at Carnegie Hall - Christiane Noll
2010 has been quite the year for lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, who celebrated his 80th Birthday, saw two of his shows on Broadway and even had a Broadway theatre named after him.
Legend Leslie Uggams Talks Uptown Downtown and Her Career
Actress/singer par excellence Leslie Uggams brings her acclaimed one-woman show Uptown Downtown to the Pasadena Playhouse opening November 19.
BWW Interviews: Jackie Hoffman Talks Turning 5-0
Actor and comedian Jackie Hoffman is currently starring as Grandma Addams in The Addams Family, and later this month, Hoffman will be bringing her all-new solo show, 'Jackie Five-Oh!: A Celebration of Jackie Hoffman's First 50th Birthday,' to Joe's Pub.
BWW Interviews: Voice-Box's Juliet Palmer talks Female Aggression and Theatre
Voice-Box is a unique new show that is part of Harbourfront's World Stage Series.
SOUND OFF Special Interview: Lea Salonga
I recently had the opportunity to lead the original Tony-winning star of MISS SAIGON - as well as the voice of the animated heroines of Disney classics ALADDIN and MULAN - in a look back at her astounding career, covering everything from MISS SAIGON to her new forthcoming original musical…
BWW Special Feature: 99 and Under the Radar; Having the Nerve...
Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City.
BWW Interviews: BILLY's Emily Skinner
On October 2, Emily Skinner joined the Broadway company of Billy Elliot as the beloved Mrs.
BWW Interviews: Side by Side by Sondheim's Shawn Wright
Shawn Wright recently wrapped two years in Toronto's JERSEY BOYS and is currently in London Ontario celebrating the genius of Stephen Sondheim in SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM on stage until Nov 6th 2010 at The Grand.
SOUND OFF Special Interview: David Campbell
Today we are talking to one of the brightest stars in all of Oz - Australia, that is - the dashing leading man and internationally renowned solo recording artist David Campbell! In this enthusiastic and ingratiating interview, Campbell talks about his life on the stage - having starred in SUNSET…
